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A senate is a deliberative assembly, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature. The name comes from the ancient Roman Senate, so-called as an assembly of the senior and therefore considered wiser and more experienced members of the society or ruling class.
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Mexico's ruling party suffers first senate resignationA Mexican lawmaker on Tuesday became the first senator to quit from the ruling National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, dealing another blow to the leftist..Reuters - Published | |
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What is Australia? And what have the the British (and the Romans) ever done for us? The Senate wants to knowSenators are asking fundamental questions about the identity of Australia - multicultural, home to the planet's oldest living civilisation, and with a parliamentary tradition straight out of England.The Age - Published | |
Four US Senators write to Pompeo seeking assessment on Kashmir and minority rightsClaiming to be âlongtime friends of India,â the Senators wrote: âMore than six months after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs government unilaterally revoked the autonomy of Jammu and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Italian Senate votes to lift Salviniâs immunity, paving way for trial over migrant detentionsItalian senators voted on Wednesday to lift immunity for far-right leader Matteo Salvini, opening the way for a potentially career-ending trial over accusations he illegally detained migrants at sea..France 24 - Published Also reported by •Reuters | |
Democrats make last ditch plea to allow witnessesHouse Democrats made a last minute plea to Senators on Friday to allow witnesses to testify as President Donald Trump appeared headed for all-but-certain impeachment acquittal. (Jan. 31) ÂUSATODAY.com - Published | âTake a deep breath,â McConnell privately urges senators.The majority leader urged his Republican colleagues not to rush to any conclusions after Boltonâs revelations.NYTimes.com - Published |
What to Watch in the Impeachment Trial on WednesdayWith an absent defendant and a tired chief justice, the Senate will begin formal arguments as House managers open their case that President Trump committed high crimes and misdemeanors.NYTimes.com - Published | Italy Senate panel says Salvini kidnapping probe should go aheadAn Italian Senate committee on Monday approved a court's request to pursue an investigation into far-right League leader Matteo Salvini, a move that could give rise to a trial for alleged kidnapping of..Reuters - Published |
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Brazil senate approves pension reform in first-round vote after savings hitBrazil's Senate on Wednesday approved a landmark pension reform bill in a first round of voting, in a relief for far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, although senators voted down an amendment in a move..Reuters - Published | AP Top Stories September 30 PHere's the latest for Monday September 30th: McConnell says Senate must take up impeachment if House approves; Rep. Collins resigns amid insider trading case; US citizen charged with spying for China;..USATODAY.com - Published |
Indigenous groups condemn cashless cards as Labor pushes for voluntary schemeIndigenous organisations have condemned federal Coalition plans to expand the use of cashless welfare cards at a Senate inquiry.SBS - Published | Plans to tighten character test wins Senate committee approval despite deportation concernsA parliamentary committee has recommended that a bill to widen the grounds for visa cancellation and refusal be passed in the Senate.SBS - Published |
Greens push for anti-corruption body to stamp out political scandalsThe Senate will debate a Greens Bill to establish a federal anti-corruption body on Monday.SBS - Published | How a Hitler bust was discovered under French SenateFor 75 years the French Senate has kept an embarrassing World War Two secret.BBC News - Published |
Pyne, Bishop phone in to Senate inquiry about post-politics jobsFormer government ministers Christopher Pyne and Julie Bishop have fronted a Senate inquiry via teleconference examining whether their post-politics jobs breach parliamentary rules.SBS - Published | Pyne, Bishop to face questions about post-politics jobs at Senate inquiryFormer government ministers Christopher Pyne and Julie Bishop will front a Senate inquiry examining whether their post-politics job breach parliamentary rules.SBS - Published |
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Italy Senate slows government crisis, frustrating Salvini's election pushThe Italian Senate on Tuesday postponed till next week further debate on an ongoing government crisis, frustrating a push by Matteo Salvini, leader of the far-right League party, for new elections.Reuters - Published | Italy senate delays no-confidence vote amid political crisisA rowdy Italian Senate on Tuesday rejected a call by far-right leader Matteo Salvini for a swift no-confidence vote, deciding instead that Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte would address the crisis on..France 24 - Published |
Foreign power was behind cyber attack on Czech ministry: SenateA foreign state staged the latest cyber attack targeting the Czech Foreign Ministry, the Senate's security committee said on Tuesday, though it did not identify the nation concerned or provide any..Reuters - Published | Italian Senate to set date for no-confidence vote as Salvini pushes for electionsThe Italian Senate will return Tuesday from its summer vacation to set a crucial date for a no-confidence vote that could spell the end of Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte's populist government.France 24 - Published |
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Setting of pension rates to be referred to Senate inquiryThe Greens will push for a Senate inquiry into how the pension is set, calling for the process to be independent after the government's cut to deeming rates.SBS - Published | Push for Senate inquiry into pension ratesThe Greens will push for a Senate inquiry into how the pension is set, calling for the process to be independent after the government's cut to deeming rates.SBS - Published |
