WORLD NEWS DIGEST:
News from the US MISSION TO THE UN:
Explanation of Vote and Responses at the Adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2303 on Burundi
Explanation of Position at the Adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2302 on the UN Mission in South Sudan
Statement on the Adoption of the General Assembly resolution on the Least Developed Countries Midterm Review
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Peacebuilding in Africa
FROM THE US STATE DEPT:
Five Things You Should Know Ahead of Singapore Prime Minister Lee’s Visit
Religious Extremism in Africa
Quote: " The United States abhors the use of any ideology to justify violence or to violate universal rights. It simultaneously rejects claims that specific religions are the cause of terrorism. As President Obama has said repeatedly, “we are not at war with Islam. We are at war with people who have perverted Islam.”
Concerns Regarding Nicaraguan Democracy and Elections
U.S. Department of State Hosts Seventh Annual EducationUSA Forum on Internationalizing U.S. Colleges and Universities
From the UN NEWS CENTER:
Some 25,000 people displaced by military attacks in western Aleppo – UNICEF
Some 60,000 fled South Sudan's recent violence, bringing exodus to 900,000 since 2013 – UN
South Sudan: UN Mission condemns ‘unspeakable acts’ of abuse, sexual violence
In wake of renowned lawyer’s murder, UN experts urge Kenya to put an end to police impunity
In other world news headlines....
Rescuers say toxic gas dropped on Syrian town where Russian helicopter shot down (REU)
Iran’s Top Leader Distances Himself from Nuclear Pact, Which He Once Supported ---NEW YORK TIMES
Editorial Note: IRAN!? Going back on a deal? Really? That is nothing new, they always break deals.
Has the U.S. Given Up on Beating ISIS?---THE DAILY BEAST
Editorial Comment: As long we have a administration that thinks Islam is a "peaceful" religion ISIL will continue to show the true nature of the religion, you can base all this in history since it's founding.
NATIONAL DIGEST
THE WHITE HOUSE: Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Lee of Singapore at Arrival Ceremony
THE WHITE HOUSE: Remarks by the President at 95th National Convention for Disabled American Veterans
THE WHITE HOUSE: FACT SHEET: A Record of Serving Our Veterans
DEPT. OF DEFENSE: Carter, Singapore’s Prime Minister Discuss Mutual Security Interests
DOJ: Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch, Justice Department Officials to Participate in National Night Out Events in Detroit to Promote Community-Police Partnerships
FDA: Statement from Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., Director, FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
US TREASURY DEPT: Statement by Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy Karen Dynan For The Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee of The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
US TREASURY DEPT: Treasury Announces Marketable Borrowing Estimates
USDA: Getting a Summer Staple to Market at Peak Maturity
US DEPT. OF INTERIOR: Secretary Jewell, Mayor Jean Stothert to Make Major Youth Initiative Announcement to Benefit Omaha
In other national headlines....
GOP congressman: I’m voting for Clinton---Yahoo news
Editorial Note: I think many people will be looking for other options this presidential election, given the two choices in hand.
Donald Trump tries to clarify Ukraine comments---yahoo news
Vice President Joe Biden Says He Won’t Rule Out Running for Office Again--TIME
NOTE PAD:
Today's video clip discussion regarding the marine rate review...pt1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQZDVBh0kGc
JOIN IN ON THE DEBATE @ our FB group page
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FROM THE PDN ARTICLE: Port of Port Angeles Commissioners considering new marina rates
Quote from the article: " The commissioners also discussed the possibility of an additional subsidy for commercial vessels."
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20160802/NEWS/160809994/port-of-port-angeles-commissioners-considering-new-marina-rates
Question: I think it is a good idea to provide subsidies to commercial fishermen to pay B&O taxes. Commercial fishing trade needs all the breaks it can get. What's your opinion?
DAILY DEVOTIONAL:
Is It Unloving to Spank Our Children?
Modern psychologists often advise parents not to spank their children. We are told that intelligent parents should reason with their children; but if we spank them, they may think we do not love them. What does the Bible say?---Gospel Way
