But fast-tracking some refugees comes at the expense of others.
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Fast tracking my quest to become a better person was hell.
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There are several examples of how fast-tracking vaccines can backfire.
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Now, they're fast-tracking the process with an injection of cash.
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U.S. health officials are fast-tracking work on a coronavirus vaccine.
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The fast-tracking of cases through the courts was also recommended.
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"They are really fast tracking our SRG4 ATO (security cert)," she wrote.
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The fast-tracking of the legislation has weighed on the Turkish lira.
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President Bill Clinton signed a law fast-tracking deportations, and between 2001
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Moreover, fast-tracking asylum applications will have dire consequences for asylum applicants.
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The fast-growing global trend of corporate venture is fast-tracking new symbioses.
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Fast-tracking young stars might provide more diverse faces as well as youthful ones.
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BRIAN SULLIVAN: So it could be continued deregulation, continued fast tracking of these permits.
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Xumo is fast-tracking a kids channel that it aims to launch by May.
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The G.O.P. congressional leadership is fast-tracking Reaganomic "solutions" — privatize, deregulate, reduce taxes, etc.
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In response, Ecuador's legislature is fast-tracking work on a personal data protection bill.
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Beijing is fast-tracking more infrastructure projects but prices for some construction materials remain lackluster.
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Beijing is fast-tracking more infrastructure projects but prices for some construction materials remain lacklustre.
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Beijing is fast-tracking more infrastructure projects but prices for some construction materials remain lackluster.
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But this one is fast-tracking the human trial aspect of the clinical testing program.
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Fast-tracking bills is quicker but leaves the government vulnerable to potential no confidence votes.
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Beijing is fast-tracking more infrastructure projects, which is pushing up prices of construction materials.
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Moss is fronting a new fragrance, Hill's fast-tracking her way to supermodel stardom and more!
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Since late last year its planning agency has been fast-tracking approvals for new infrastructure projects.
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Fast-tracking the younger generation would help the party to tackle its problem with younger voters.
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But Trump revived the pipeline earlier this year, signing an executive order fast tracking its reconsideration.
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On Friday, Trump said the Obama government was fast-tracking applications for citizenship for electoral gain.
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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull had backed the fast-tracking of official recognition for the Australians&apos bravery.
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Right ahead of the vote, MEPs heard brief statements in favor and against fast tracking the proposal.
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Since 1992, drugs that treat serious illnesses have had the option of fast-tracking their FDA approval.
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The Administration's fast-tracking of these transfers puts American lives at risk and jeopardizes our national security.
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It has been fast-tracking infrastructure spending and Li last week announced plans for massive tax cuts.
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The result: Tokyo's dream of fast-tracking a revival of its arms export industry is left in disarray.
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The queen we love to hate, or who we really just love, is fast-tracking her own death.
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The fast tracking of FDA drug approval is a concern for many disabled advocates I've recently spoken to.
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Although Gottlieb is on the record for fast-tracking generics, he's also been on GSK's payroll for years.
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In the House, Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi came out Tuesday against fast-tracking the waiver, as did Rep.
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In May, the Sunset Coalition and Brentwood Residents Coalition sued to stop the fast-tracking of the project.
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"Kris was fast-tracking through the ranks quicker than any other Forward Observer at Fort Stewart," Acheson said.
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The Jaguars have dropped eight consecutive games, fast-tracking Coach Gus Bradley to a 14-47 career record.
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But as you might suspect, fast-tracking a connection is not as simple as a one-eyed stare-down.
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The government has ratcheted up fiscal stimulus to support growth, including fast-tracking infrastructure projects, cutting taxes for companies.
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Indeed, demand is such that Beijing is rolling out new policies like simplifying and fast-tracking new drug approvals.
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Needless to say, when uptight patrons object to his fast tracking, DiBiase wastes no time making threats of violence.
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Terrence Murphy, a Hudson Valley Republican, accused the Corps of fast-tracking the proposals with insufficient public notice and participation.
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Opponents criticized Temer for making policy concessions and fast-tracking pork barrel spending to win votes to ensure his survival.
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Kennedy said he is blocking a fast-tracking of the bill because he needs time to read and digest it.
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The software has connected India's northeastern states with anti-trafficking units in Bangladesh and Myanmar, fast-tracking cross-border investigations.
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"Every program is considered on merit in regard to fast-tracking," a Network Ten spokesperson told Mashable Australia via email.
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Fast-tracking passengers through security is all well and good, but in reality saves precious little time for additional work.
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Republicans are fast-tracking Kavanaugh's confirmation because they want to take advantage of their political leverage before it's too late.
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But if you dare to swipe up for a Super Like, you could be fast-tracking yourself to eternal singledom.
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In addition, the group wants the agency to stop classifying neonicotinoids as "reduced risk" pesticides and fast-tracking their registrations.
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European lawmakers have rejected the fast-tracking of a piece of legislation that critics say would significantly damage internet freedom.
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They include sending asylum-seekers to Guatemala to seek protection there and fast-tracking the deportation of Mexican asylum seekers.
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While regulators have been fast-tracking construction projects, most of the gain appeared due to higher mining and oil production.
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The parliament's speaker, however, said he did not include the bill for fast-tracking alongside other government anti-crisis measures.
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The Catalan Parliament has been fast-tracking legislation amid walkouts by unionist lawmakers and objections from the assembly's own lawyers.
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The government is now fast-tracking a review of its laws, which could see hate speech made a criminal offence.
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Fast-tracking bills, however, leaves the government vulnerable to a potential censure motion in parliament, where it has limited support.
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But fast-tracking its R&D program could give Iran something it has never had, and much sooner than expected.
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Fast-tracking was developed by the FDA to support accelerated approval for promising treatments, especially for serious and life-threatening conditions.
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Also, the bill includes a requirement that the pills submitted for fast-tracking only be available to women 18 and older.
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Those priorities included the fast-tracking of cases for children and families who were apprehended while crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Clear, which offers similar biometric fast-tracking for participating airports, says it will let baseball fans link their Clear and MLB.
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While the video paints almost an entire room with NFL football action, Microsoft is not fast-tracking HoloLens for consumer consumption.
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It seems like they should be doing proper trials and papers and such first, but the show is fast-tracking things?
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The 26-year-old committed to fast-tracking his retirement after reading Jacob Lund Fisker's "Early Retirement Extreme " at age 22.
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Environmental groups have questioned whether the government has followed proper procedures in fast-tracking projects located in a highly seismic area.
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" In his speech, Trump blamed "government misconduct" for fast-tracking wind projects that "kill more than 22016 million birds a year.
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The state has tried to improve the system in the Bronx, adding judges, opening more courtrooms and fast-tracking aging cases.
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House Republicans are fast-tracking the legislation and it is expected see its fourth and final House committee hearing on Wednesday.
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Plant breeders are fast-tracking genetic improvements in food crops to keep pace with global warming and a growing human population.
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I asked Dr. Saward what's actually involved in fast-tracking something as sensitive and safety-focused as approval for new therapeutics.
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U.S. health officials are fast-tracking work on a coronavirus vaccine, hoping to start human trials within the next three months.
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People seek out these treatments for various reasons, including fast-tracking hangover recovery, warding off a cold and getting more energy.
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She said they were fast-tracking O-negative donors and trying to schedule donors for the days ahead and into next week.
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A way of fast-tracking H-1B visas in America is to be suspended for at least six months from April 3rd.
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The Labor government in Queensland is fast-tracking a law that would fine protesters who use locking devices to prevent their removal.
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In the early years of the Obama administration, the government wisely reined in the Bush-era fast-tracking of oil shale development.
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Instead of fast-tracking on-site visits, the EPA attacked the journalists for "cherry-picking facts," without actually refuting the story itself.
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Medical schools in the UK have been asked to consider fast-tracking their senior medical students -- and America should do the same.
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Normally, this process could take years, but the Federal Drug Administration may be able to speed it up by fast-tracking approvals.
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A better approach to addressing "Not in My Backyard" communities, which exclude affordable housing developments, is fast-tracking the most affordable projects.
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Gottlieb told CNBC in September he's considering fast-tracking the process for e-cigarettes with features proven to keep kids from using them.
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"Instead of fast-tracking skyscraper jails, the city should be investing in communities and divesting from the carceral system," Jonathan Ben-Menachem wrote.
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One big problem is that the refugee process is so slow that it is literally fast-tracking people from one line to another.
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In addition to fast-tracking fixes to housing, all branches of the military are introducing a housing bill of rights for service members.
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After fast-tracking the process, the university chancellor, Jeffrey Vitter, has asked to change the name, which the state College Board is considering.
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Grijalva said officials appear to be fast-tracking wall construction to score political points rather than heeding serious requests from Tohono O'odham leaders.
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Last year, Kaine was one of just a dozen Democratic senators to vote for fast-tracking the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal.
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The fast-tracking of nominees is frustrating Democrats, who want to use the hearings to press Trump's team on a host of issues.
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China has been drawing down on its frozen pork inventories as well as fast-tracking trade deals to raise the level of imports.
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So why is President Xi Jinping fast-tracking OBOR projects amid an economic slowdown at home and a crackdown on other overseas acquisitions?
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I&aposm urging a no vote on the budget, that&aposs the only way to stop the fast tracking of this sin tax code.
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That comes as Beijing recently took policy measures — such as fast-tracking infrastructure projects and cutting taxes and banks' reserve requirements — to boost growth.
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Fast-tracking is no guarantee that a drug will be approved, but it does give a drug the opportunity to hit the market sooner.
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On Tuesday, Australia ordered an investigation into allegations immigration officials gave casino operator Crown Resorts preferential treatment by fast-tracking visas for Chinese gamblers.
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The Labor government in Queensland is fast-tracking a law to add new fines for protesters who use locking devices to prevent their removal.
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On Facebook, wildlife traffickers can speedily connect with buyers across the globe, fast-tracking illegal, unregulated deals from within the semiprivate world of groups.
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Coral Vita is working on a special method of fast-tracking coral growth and simultaneously selecting for organisms resistant to bleaching and other threats.
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"This should happen before you accelerate any other financial goals," like fast-tracking your student loan repayment or saving for a house, suggests LearnVest.
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Fast-tracking your student debt payoff with extra payments is a common strategy, but as the suit showcases, it's one that can easily go awry.
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They are members of the Friends of Ocean Action, a group of more than 50 leaders who are fast-tracking solutions for a healthy ocean.
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House Republicans are once again fast-tracking consideration of their ObamaCare replacement bill without knowing the full impact of the legislation they'll vote on Thursday.
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Xumo, owned by Comcast, has also been fast-tracking channel launch for kids and "comfort" viewers, while putting news front and center in its platform.
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How a new Barclays data-science team is fast-tracking research and finding the most useful stats to measure the economic impact of the coronavirus
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Fast-tracking and Green-lighting Pipelines Trump launched his presidency with a crusade to "unleash" fossil fuels and dismantle the environmental legacy of his predecessor.
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Last week Israel's government approved a revised deal with the companies aimed at fast-tracking development of Leviathan, which has been mostly earmarked for exports.
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His department issued an emergency rule in February fast-tracking the use of warfarin-laced bait, sold under the brand name Kaput Feral Hog Bait.
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"The government is fast-tracking this because consumers are getting annoyed with dropped calls and slow internet connections," Andanar said in a radio interview on Sunday.
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In late August, a very similar agreement was brokered by Senate leadership that also included what was, effectively, a blanket fast-tracking of 15 federal judges.
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Between the EPA actions and other executive orders fast-tracking two contentious pipeline projects, Democrats and environmentalists are bracing for bigger attacks on Obama's climate legacy.
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Many proponents of fast-tracking have argued that it holds foreign policy benefits, especially for allies in Eastern Europe that are dependent on gas from Russia.
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Channel Ten has a good record of fast-tracking popular shows, airing series such as Homeland and Under The Dome just hours after the U.S. screening.
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But in the event GOP leaders convince enough of their members to endorse the bill, they'll have the option of fast-tracking a vote through Friday.
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The National Institutes of Health has been fast-tracking work with biotech company Moderna to develop a vaccine using the genetic sequence of the new coronavirus.
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Most notably, the budget unlocks the reconciliation process allowing the fast-tracking of both tax reform and deficit reduction with only 2628 votes in the Senate.
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The second goal would be fast-tracking women in certain industries — technology, media and public office — where men traditional make up the majority of the workforce.
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Four Republicans voted against fast-tracking the process Thursday night, all of whom plan to vote against the underlying healthcare plan: Amash, Massie, Jones and Rep.
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Some points... Companies have been "fast-tracking" their efforts to get projects permitted — and hence exempt — in case the measure passes, which has led to a surge.
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And this week, the company announced it will be fast-tracking the retirement of its two remaining coal-burning power plants, which are in Minnesota, by 2030.
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In the meantime, Ecuador's National Assembly is fast-tracking emergency tax-raising measures that are supposed to raise $1 billion over the next year, according to Watson.
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Fixed-asset investment growth quickened to 2351 percent in the January-October period, according to the NBS data, which suggests Chinese policymakers are fast-tracking infrastructure projects.
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A JR Tokai spokesman said fast-tracking the project by the full eight years would be tough given the need to assess environmental impacts and other challenges.
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Policymakers have been fast-tracking road and rail projects, cutting import tariffs and urging banks to keep lending to cash-strapped private companies to rekindle domestic demand.
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Xerox chairwoman Ursula Burns credits a disagreement with a company executive — who must, himself, have been a proponent of Dalio's communication style — with fast-tracking her career.
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It has also capped its production at 400 million tonnes and is fast-tracking power plant developments to use more domestic coal, said Suhala at the ICMA.
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And by December, the Union of European Football Associations was announcing that it was fast-tracking the system to be used in the Champions League knockout round.
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U.S. health officials are fast-tracking work on a coronavirus vaccine, hoping to start an early-stage trial within the next three months, the Trump administration said.
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For these couples, fast-tracking their divorce to an agreement by the end of the year could save them a lot of money in the long run.
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Plus, the lack of clutter and distraction of competitors can do wonders in terms of fast-tracking your readiness for entry into more competitive markets in the future.
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He is a founding faculty of the new USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience, which is dedicated to fast-tracking detection and cures for diseases through quantitative sciences.
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They say the time frame is "aggressive" and the department didn't provide adequate justification for fast-tracking a process that could have huge impacts on wholesale electricity markets.
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U.S. health officials, in collaboration with drugmakers, are fast-tracking work on a potential vaccine for the virus, hoping to start human trials in five to six weeks.
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Instead of fast-tracking a divisive referendum, Mr. Ortuzar's "way" is to first establish a consensus among Basque parties and institutions about the kind of autonomy they want.
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The labor ministry said it was "encouraging" the private sector, fast-tracking various projects involving substantial investments, and increasing public spending on various state-run employment-generation programs.
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U.S. health officials are fast-tracking work on a coronavirus vaccine, hoping to start an early-stage trial within the next three months, the Trump administration said Tuesday.
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In August, Democrats struck an agreement with Republicans that included the fast-tracking of 15 Trump-nominated judges, so vulnerable red-state lawmakers could return home and campaign.
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In the past, Walmart had a one-size-fits-all approach to its supply chain, he says, but now it is fast-tracking certain perishable and quick-selling goods.
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Shortly after the August election, IPOA said it was fast-tracking investigations of all deaths and injuries for which the police were alleged by rights groups to be responsible.
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Benioff said it is "crystal clear" that the company is "fast tracking" to a revenue run rate of $20 billion, which he'd like to hit by fiscal year 2022.
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The French government is hoping to attract as much business leaving London as possible by fast-tracking the registering of firms and extending tax benefits expatriates can qualify for.
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Republican lawmakers in Kentucky wasted no time after returning to work this week fast-tracking anti-abortion legislation that would restrict women's access to the procedure in the state.
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Faced with the deadliest outbreak in the world, Italy is fast-tracking young doctors fresh out of medical school to the frontline, Valentina Di Donato and Sheena McKenzie report.
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The pharmaceutical industry, in collaboration with U.S. health officials, are fast-tracking work on a coronavirus vaccine, hoping to start an early-stage trial as early as next month.
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WHO has been working closely with the National Institutes of Health, which has been fast-tracking work with biotech company Moderna to develop a vaccine to prevent COVID-19.
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The Trump administration said last week that the U.S. government was fast-tracking work on a coronavirus vaccine, with a view to begin phase one trials within three months.
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From Coinage: See Where 6 Stars Were Before They Were Famous "I wanted to take it slowly, but we've been fast-tracking it and having a great time," she said.
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AP Photo/Ng Han GuanWhile the US is making slow but steady progress toward an autonomous future, China is fast-tracking plans to get self-driving vehicles on the road.
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GENEVA, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that $56 million is needed to combat the Zika virus through June, including fast-tracking vaccines and diagnostics.
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Beijing began fast-tracking approvals last year as part of its push for more infrastructure spending, though analysts had cautioned it would take time for the effects to be felt.
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Mayor Gray is just taking it one step further, fast-tracking plans to take down monuments that commemorate a group of rebels who literally fought to keep slavery in America.
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The current SOL does include some IT jobs but more tightly defines those roles considered to be in shortage — and therefore to qualify for relative fast tracking through the immigration system.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. federal board managing Puerto Rico's finances will consider fast-tracking four energy projects that would invest a combined $5403 billion in the island's decimated power grid.
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The more pessimistic forecasts come after a spate of downgrades by industry experts and criticism that the fast-tracking of new emissions rules in China have been poorly managed, hitting sales.
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After Watergate, lawmakers pursued a so-called "good government" agenda, fast-tracking ethics bill and bulking up existing laws in an effort to restore the public's trust in its elected leaders.
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SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia has ordered an investigation into allegations immigration officials gave casino operator Crown Resorts preferential treatment by fast-tracking visas for Chinese gamblers, the attorney general said on Tuesday.
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In the meantime, they are fast tracking clinical trials on drugs that show promise in treating the virus, telling people to stay indoors, keep their distance and wash their hands often.
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Facing the weakest economic growth since the global financial crisis, Chinese policymakers are fast-tracking big infrastructure projects, pushing banks to increase lending, and cutting taxes to ease strains on businesses.
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"Bernie has always understood that fast-tracking these disastrous trade deals would pave the way for more lost jobs, more lost factories and more pain for the middle class," Gunnels said.
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The problem is, the party also needs to turn out voters who believe Democrats will stand up to Trump — and fast-tracking judges is not the message those voters want to hear.
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"The Modi government is likely to react by fast-tracking hydro-power projects in Indian-administered-Kashmir, that could in turn impact water flows downstream into Pakistan and trigger new water disputes. "
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But the case for such collaboration has been spurred on by the 2014-15 Ebola outbreak, where an African regulatory forum for vaccines played a leading role in fast-tracking clinical trials.
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States and cities should then be forced to compete on a first come, first serve basis for this finite pool of capital, which would ensure fast-tracking of the most important projects.
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Foxing is about to embark on a ten-day run in the UK with Pianos Become the Teeth, before fast-tracking back home and getting on the road again the following week.
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The crush of asylum seekers has overwhelmed detention centers, so immigration authorities are renting space inside existing jails, fast-tracking the deportations and releasing as many migrants as possible to make room.
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Free streaming-TV services like Pluto TV and Xumo are fast-tracking channel launches and leaning into news, education, and "lean-back" programming, to attract viewers who have more time at home.
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Ryan said the WHO has been working closely with the National Institutes of Health, which has been fast-tracking work with biotech company Moderna to develop a vaccine to prevent COVID-19.
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The issue is also fixed in the iOS 13.3 update that went into beta testing this week, but it's great to see that Apple is fast-tracking a fix to all customers.
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The current Senate budget only has $1 billion set aside for mandatory cuts from the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and that's intended to pave the way for fast-tracking arctic drilling.
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It took her 230 months to pay off the first $290,000 she owed, but the second time around, she committed to fast-tracking the process and paying it off in three months.
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Some of those proposals include fast-tracking applications of businesses seeking to generate their own electricity, bringing in temporary generators and connecting renewable energy projects to the grid sooner than initially planned.
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Dagha, who spoke to Reuters shortly before being transferred to the Commerce Ministry, said Beijing was fast-tracking loan approvals and pushing its banks and insurance firms to speed up due diligence work.
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Within a week of taking office, Trump signed executive orders facilitating the construction of a wall on the Mexican border, fast-tracking and expanding deportations and stripping sanctuary cities of federal grant money.
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Policymakers have pledged to step up support for the cooling economy this year, following a raft of measures in 2018 including fast tracking infrastructure projects and cuts in banks' reserve requirements and taxes.
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Production is set to begin in 2017, with Legendary fast-tracking the usual process according to Variety, almost definitely in the hopes of catching the Pokémon Go hype wave before (if?) it dissipates.
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Facing the weakest economic growth since the global financial crisis, Chinese policymakers are fast-tracking big road and rail projects, pushing banks to increase lending, and cutting taxes to ease strains on businesses.
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Or, in the case of green-tinged Hawaiian beaches, lava can erupt through ocean water in steamy, explosive events, breaking the lava into smaller pieces and fast-tracking the separation process, said Stovall.
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He added that Mexico is open to fast-tracking the creation of labor expert panels that are needed in case of dispute, before any dispute happens rather than after a suit is filed.
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And they did it while trading veterans like Eric Staal and stockpiling picks and prospects, sticking to the rebuild plan even as the results on the ice probably tempted them towards fast-tracking.
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She wrote that the group would focus on dismantling barriers to women's professional advancement; fast-tracking women in sectors such as technology, media and politics; and pressuring companies and organizations to change policies.
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"A number of producers - notably Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Russia - aggressively ramped up output in the run-up to the deal, fast-tracking projects, expanding drilling programmes and deploying spare capacity," BMI said.
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U.S. health officials are fast-tracking work on a coronavirus vaccine, hoping to start an early-stage trial within the next two and a half months, the Trump administration said earlier this month.
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Its chief executive, John Cryan, who took on that role less than one year ago, has embarked on an overhaul, replacing top management, fast-tracking the settlement of legal action and cutting costs.
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Bloys said Wednesday that the network has learned its lesson after fast-tracking its mess of a second season and is giving Pizzolatto and Milch all the time they need to get things right.
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Przydacz said a Kremlin decree fast-tracking Russian passports for those living in Donbass, a region in eastern Ukraine where a separatist conflict continues, was another recent step showing Russia's increasing escalation in aggression.
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"Our member-companies are fast-tracking efforts to comply with the order, including the revegetation of mined-out and inactive mine areas," Rocky Dimaculangan, the Chamber of Mines' vice president for communications, told Reuters.
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The government is fast-tracking substantial infrastructure investment projects worth over $32 billion, the statement added, including $7.5 billion from Gulf allies, $10 billion from government holding companies and $15 billion from private investors.
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The Army is fast-tracking an emerging program to engineer a longer-range artillery cannon able to out range enemy ground forces by hitting targets at more than twice the distance of existing artillery.
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And the collapsed New York deal gave birth to proposed legislation that would stop state and local governments from fast-tracking expansion with little or no debate, even leaning on NDAs along the way.
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China is facing its weakest economic growth since the global financial crisis and policymakers are fast-tracking road and rail projects, pushing banks to increase lending, and cutting taxes to ease strains on businesses.
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The reports also alleged an Asian crime syndicate laundered money through the Melbourne-based company's casinos, and that the company received preferential treatment from immigration officials which resulted in fast-tracking Chinese gamblers' visas.
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Despite the temporary pause on this policy change following the immediate destruction caused by Hurricane Matthew, DHS plans to resume fast-tracking the deportation of Haitians as soon as country conditions improve, however slightly.
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They called it a "massive drafting error" that carried "devastating consequences" for the economy in a joint statement — and said they would oppose fast-tracking the mammoth economic legislation unless their concerns were addressed.
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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, companies are shifting gears dramatically when it comes to hiring, with two major trends emerging: businesses are either implementing immediate hiring freezes or fast-tracking key C-level roles.
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A group of Republican senators are warning they will oppose fast-tracking a mammoth coronavirus stimulus package as they push for changes to a "drafting error" related to the bill's bolstered unemployment benefits. Sens.
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Rolling 28500 appropriations bills together in one massive package and fast-tracking it to the President's desk is concerning, as it doesn't allow for necessary close scrutiny of how taxpayer dollars are being spent.
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EASE REGULATIONS Some of those proposals include fast-tracking applications of businesses seeking to generate their own electricity, bringing in temporary generators and connecting renewable energy projects to the grid sooner than initially planned.
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He was made the subject of an ethics complaint in 2013 when he pressed Mayorkas to take a "fresh look" at fast-tracking visas for an EB-5 project connected to his lawyer son.
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Not only is the tension electric as Annalise asks for Olivia's help in fast-tracking her passion project case to the Supreme Court, but there's years of unspoken dark history sitting between these two women.
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The tribal members and environmentalists agreed to seize on the U.S. Army Corps' "fast-tracking" of permits for the pipeline in late July, which they argued was illegal and a violation of tribal rights, 350.
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Then last year, one of these researchers, Stanford's Tony Wyss-Coray, launched Alkahest, and initiated human trials, fast-tracking past FDA approval (since blood and plasma transfusions are already accepted and largely safe medical practices).
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Among the proposed changes: strict new deadlines on completing assessments; fast-tracking projects that require minimal federal funding or involvement; and removing requirements for agencies to consider "cumulative impact" of projects, including climate change. 4.
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Former President Barack Obama tried to do it by fast-tracking some deportations and by starting a media campaign in Central America to warn people about the dangers of the journey to the United States.
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The European Central Bank, the euro zone's banking supervisor, has had many inquiries from British-based banks wanting to come under its watch, prompting it to look at fast-tracking license applications, according to the sources.
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The government-funded but civilian-run Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) is fast-tracking investigations of all deaths and injuries attributed to the police following the elections, its head, Macharia Njeru, told Reuters in an interview.
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It turns out that China is fast-tracking plans to get self-driving vehicles on the road, with a new Intel Labs startup taking on the task, along with the existing efforts of Baidu and Yutong.
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We're supposed to believe that these carriers are fast-tracking towards 5G, connecting all the devices in our lives, and reaching ever-soaring speeds, and yet their networks can't handle giving everyone high-definition video. Great.
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Since Social Security spending has no impact on the federal budget, Senate rules would prohibit consideration of cuts to the program as part of the reconciliation process that allows fast-tracking of spending and revenue legislation.
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When the Chicago-based couple committed to fast-tracking their debt repayment, they decided to live off of Meg's $40,000 teaching salary and direct David's $62,000 school administrator salary exclusively towards paying down the student loans.
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In typical Trump fashion, the proposal privileges wealth, fast-tracking individual applicants who can provide evidence of annual incomes 250 percent above the federal poverty line, which for a family of four is about $63,000 annually.
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The administration is also turning to other programs for fast-tracking deportations along the border, and Guatemala has given the Trump administration permission to deport asylum seekers to Guatemala, even if they are from northern Mexico.
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The Food and Drug Administration is considering fast-tracking the review process for e-cigarettes that include features that make the products less likely to be used by kids, Commissioner Scott Gottlieb told CNBC on Thursday.
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Still, the Trump administration has wasted no time in fast-tracking a bigger and costlier wall (2,000 miles' worth), in what could amount to the largest and most costly infrastructure project since the Works Progress Administration.
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About a third of the 31,000 public institutions in Kenya have titles to their land, according to research by Shule Yangu, a fact that forced the Ministry of Education to start fast-tracking school titling in December.
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WHAT TO KNOW ON THE HEALTHCARE VOTE -- SHOOT FIRST, AIM ... WELL, LATER: House Republicans are once again fast-tracking consideration of their ObamaCare replacement bill without knowing the full impact of the legislation they'll vote on today.
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In light of the trade dispute, China's policymakers have already pledged to step up support this year, following a raft of measures in 2018 including fast tracking infrastructure projects and cuts in banks' reserve requirements and taxes.
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After fast-tracking through college and working with tech giants like Apple and YouTube, Morin could have easily chosen to climb the Google career ladder, but she was ready to take a big chance on her own.
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Considering all the obstacles that modern news and programming industries face, the courts should be fast tracking FCC rule changes that help keep the doors open for more traditional media outlets that rely upon a paid subscription.
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In the wake of the trade dispute, China's policymakers have already pledged to step up support this year, following a raft of measures in 2018 including fast tracking infrastructure projects and cuts in banks' reserve requirements and taxes.
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Regulators have been fast tracking infrastructure approvals to lift investment growth from record lows, but analysts say funding remains a concern and the moves may not put a floor under economic growth until the middle of next year.
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They weren't able to visit him, for what he now recognizes as legitimate financial reasons, and it led to a breakdown in communication that resulted in him being homeless, fast-tracking his drug use and return to prison.
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Rather, Wilson had used her time at the podium to thank her colleagues for fast-tracking a naming bill she had sponsored, which proposed naming the completed building after two FBI agents killed in the line of duty.
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But Katrin Hugendubel, advocacy director for the European unit of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA), cautioned fast-tracking applications could end up hurting the most vulnerable groups of asylum seekers – including LGBT individuals.
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Attorney General Bill Barr told the Fraternal Order of Police conference in New Orleans Monday the Trump administration will push for legislation fast-tracking the death penalty in cases of mass shootings or the killing of police officers.
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"I think everyone has been surprised at the Bangladeshi government," said Karim Elguindi, a senior World Food Program official in Cox's Bazar, noting that it was "fast-tracking everything", had offered police support and helped with customs delays.
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The head of the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) told Reuters in mid-August it was fast-tracking investigations of all deaths and injuries for which the police were alleged by rights groups to be responsible following the Aug.
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Earlier this year, progressive activists slammed Schumer after he approved the fast-tracking of two sets of Trump's judicial nominees in August and October — moves he made in order to allow red-state Democrats to go home and campaign.
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Policymakers have been fast-tracking infrastructure projects and cutting import tariffs to rekindle domestic demand, but the moves will take time to kick in and many analysts say the economy will not stabilize until the middle of this year.
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"Taking steps to improve business confidence even further, achieving higher economic growth, fast-tracking the (state-owned firms') reform agenda, and ultimately restoring the country's investment grade credit rating, remains a top priority," the Treasury said in a statement.
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The Governor is fast-tracking his proposal by asking the state's Air Quality Control Commission to adopt the California standards by an administrative rulemaking process at its August 16 meeting and to make the new rules final by Dec.
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Greg Abbot has instituted policies that allow for the fast-tracking of out-of-state medical professionals, allowed for the allotment of medical supplies from a national stockpile, and waived trucking laws to more easily allow for food deliveries.
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The fast-tracking was crucial, not only for trying to save lives amid the 2014 outbreak but also to take advantage of an unprecedented number of people infected with or exposed to the virus who could participate in trials.
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The Russian reached the semi-finals of her first event back on the tour in Stuttgart but was surprisingly denied a wild card for the French Open with organizers uneasy about fast-tracking her into a tournament she has won twice.
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"This should happen before you accelerate any other financial goals, like paying more than the minimum owed on your credit cards, fast-tracking your student loan repayment or saving for the down payment on your future dream home," suggests LearnVest.
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"Fast-tracking these matters through the Special Tribunal will enable the SIU to recover monies and/or assets lost by state institutions through irregular and corrupt means," the presidency said, adding that this will ensure that guilty parties are held accountable.
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Fast-tracking disaster workers also ensures that each worker is thoroughly vetted and cleared to work in the country, and protects them against potential abuses by employers, like those some undocumented workers faced after Katrina when employers refused to pay them.
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New Clark is still in its infancy, but officials say Duterte is fast-tracking the project as the Philippines, one of Asia's fastest-growing economies in 2017, seeks to boost spending on infrastructure to create jobs and attract more foreign firms.
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" Asked for a comment on Cramer's remarks, a Bed Bath & Beyond spokesman said the company is "making bold and broad-based changes to modernize our business, fast-tracking efforts to better serve our customers and deliver long-term, sustainable growth.
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Washington (CNN)A second House committee approved the Republican Party's Obamacare repeal bill Thursday, as President Donald Trump flexed his deal-making skills to build momentum behind the legislation amid growing concern among prominent GOP figures that fast-tracking the measure could backfire.
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The world leaders at the 2016 High Level Meeting on Ending AIDS this week have another historic opportunity -- this time to pass a political declaration that translates our vision for fast-tracking the end of AIDS into a road map for concerted action.
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Bucking the trend, Crown Resorts dropped 1.9% to its lowest since June 24 after the attorney general ordered an investigation into allegations immigration officials gave the casino operator preferential treatment by fast-tracking visas for Chinese gamblers, the attorney general said on Tuesday.
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"From the start this administration has failed to demonstrate what kind of national security threat or 'emergency' from Iran warranted fast-tracking this sale of arms," said Senate Foreign Relations Committee ranking member Bob MenendezRobert (Bob) MenendezPelosi warns Mnuchin to stop 'illegal' .
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For the first six months of 2018, whiskey exports grew 28 percent compared to the same period in 2017, partly helped by companies like Jack Daniels maker Brown-Forman Corp, fast-tracking shipments overseas, especially to Europe, before the tariffs kicked in.
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This isn't the only mRNA-based potential COVID-19 vaccine in development: Earlier this week, Moderna announced that they'd already begun human clinical trials of their own coronavirus immunotherapy, after fast-tracking its development in partnership with the National Institutes of Health.
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China is fast-tracking approval for innovative drugs at home in a bid to offer more and cheaper options to patients, as many in the rapidly aging country struggle to find alternatives to costly treatments sold by multinational pharmaceutical firms for chronic diseases.
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China is fast-tracking approval for innovative drugs at home in a bid to offer more and cheaper options to patients, as many in the rapidly aging country struggle to find alternatives to costly treatments sold by multinational pharmaceutical firms for chronic diseases.
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In a Thanksgiving note to staff on Friday, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) acting director William Pendley said he was thankful for the agency's achievements, including changes to the environmental review process that allows for fast-tracking of major projects on public lands.
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"They (the government) are to blame for our largest city being poisoned and rather than taking meaningful action, they are fast tracking new coal mines," said Chloe Rafferty, an organiser for the Uni Students for Climate Change group, which is holding the march.
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In practice, a senator looking to prevent a vote only has to announce — or quietly make it known — that he or she will not consent to fast-tracking a nominee, forcing leadership to burn multiple days to bring up the matter. Sen.
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She identifies three key priorities she and Pivotal Ventures will focus on: dismantling barriers to professional advancement, "fast-tracking" women in fields that have a big societal impact (think tech, media, and political office), and increasing pressure on companies and organizations to enact reform.
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The DHS report published last week, which was provided to the House and Senate judiciary committees, is the latest sign that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) — DHS's largest federal law enforcement agency — is fast-tracking the implementation of the program at the country's largest airports.
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I often wonder if Dan would be alive today if we had invested in Irving's success instead of fast-tracking his failure by continuously ignoring his drug and alcohol issues — fueled by early childhood trauma — as he cycled in and out of the prison system.
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Under previous kings, Riyadh was indeed keen to reach out to Tehran despite provocative Iranian actions, including fast-tracking its nuclear program just as King Abdullah courted Presidents Akbar Rafsanjani and Mohammad Khatami, and plotting to assassinate a Saudi ambassador in the United States.
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Free streaming-TV services like Pluto TV and Xumo are fast-tracking channel launches and doubling down on increasingly popular categories like news, education, and "lean-back" programming, in the hopes that the industry-wide surge in streaming will be a boon for them.
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"It is much more punitive than what we have worked under in the past and we believe it will result in flight attendants working sick, fast tracking them to termination," said Lori Bassani, president of American Airlines' flight attendants union, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants.
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WELLINGTON, June 27 (Reuters) - New Zealand's government said on Wednesday it will propose new steps, such as fast-tracking visa procedures, to draw in more overseas workers to build houses, in its latest attempt to address labour shortages blamed in part for a chronic housing crunch.
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Late last week, president Joko Widodo of Indonesia told the AP that he's fast-tracking a decade-in-the-making plan for a giant seawall around Jakarta, a city that's sinking as much as 8 inches a year in places—and as seas rise, no less.
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"It seems like a good deal given the value of the slots and the strategic importance of fast-tracking a low-cost carrier, multi-brand strategy and preventing a competitor from making a move in its home market," said CAPA Centre for Aviation Chief Analyst Brendan Sobie.
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Fast-tracking trade got an endorsement from Donald TrumpDonald John TrumpPossible GOP challenger says Trump doesn't doesn't deserve reelection, but would vote for him over Democrat O'Rourke: Trump driving global, U.S. economy into recession Manchin: Trump has 'golden opportunity' on gun reforms MORE's Commerce secretary nominee.
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"The case for the death penalty is the moral part of it," said Kent Scheidegger, the legal director of the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation, an organization in Sacramento that favors the death penalty and supported a ballot initiative in 2016 in which voters approved fast-tracking executions.
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William Pendley, the acting director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), said in a Thanksgiving note to staff on Friday that he was thankful for the agency's achievements, including changes to the environmental review process that allows for fast-tracking of major projects on public lands.
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The Trump administration is fast-tracking the judicial career of federal district court judge A. Marvin Quattlebaum Jr. The White House announced this week it's nominating the former trial lawyer from South Carolina to be a judge on the Richmond, Va.-based federal court of appeals.
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In particular, Capital Economics and others noted that infrastructure investment has not improved as much as hoped after the government began fast-tracking road and rail projects last year, raising the risk of a milder-than-expected bounce in construction when work resumes in warmer weather.
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Clinton was by no means the first president to deport immigrants, but IIRAIRA expanded the crimes that made immigrants — even those with green cards and visas — eligible for deportation, while also fast-tracking the deportations of migrants who were apprehended within 100 miles of the border.
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It doesn't have a full plan just yet, but Gates says the organization will have three main priorities: removing barriers to women's professional advancement; fast-tracking women in sectors like tech, media, and government; and "mobilizing shareholders" into pressuring companies to make reforms in support of gender equality.
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In the hopes of fast-tracking technical research into the museum's 22 computer-based works—and using them as case studies to establish best practices for the field—the Guggenheim has just secured funding for a two-year fellowship dedicated to the Conserving Computer-Based Art (CCBA) initiative.
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Natasha zooms in on Metail, a virtual fitting room startup, and its tribulations with the immigration authorities and the damage those action are having on the broader ecosystem: The January 31 decision letter, which TechCrunch has reviewed, shows how the Home Office is fast-tracking anti-immigrant outcomes.
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But states and cities, unaccustomed to dealing with the complex logistical and oversight issues of administering programs geared at fast-tracking billions in capital projects, are now finding themselves overwhelmed by the demands, even though such challenges have been well-documented since the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
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We still don't know how much some of Cuomo's flashy proposals will cost, but it seems fair to ask why that money isn't being spent on fast-tracking CBTC, or funding the second phase of the Second Avenue Subway, or finishing East Side Access before we're all dead and buried.
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On Thursday, European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans said the EU is "a long way from being satisfied" with Turkish efforts, especially after offering $3.26 billion in aid and political concessions — like an easing of visa restrictions and the fast-tracking of its EU membership process — only two months ago.
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Villamar's office has sent a letter to the secretary of Maryland's Department of Human Services asking for a litany of things that could help parents reunite with their kids quicker, including dropping nonessential service requirements, fast-tracking cases close to reunification, and continuing visitations in some form throughout the crisis.
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" She writes that her funds will focus on three key priorities, including tearing down the barriers women face advancing professionally, fast-tracking women into industries and professional sectors where they are typically outnumbered, and "mobilizing shareholders, consumers, and employees to amplify external pressure on companies and organizations in need of reform.
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With brisk, fluid concision, the film jumps to countries fast-tracking solar energy production: Germany and China, which is "now the leading country in terms of how fast they are implementing sustainable technology at really large scale," according to Peggy Liu, chairwoman of the nonprofit Joint U.S.-China Collaboration on Clean Energy.
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Active Protection Systems As part of this broad effort to accelerate Abrams technological advancement into future decades, the Army is fast-tracking an emerging technology for Abrams tanks designed to give combat vehicles an opportunity to identify, track and destroy approaching enemy rocket-propelled grenades in a matter of milliseconds, service officials said.
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Lucas applauded the new rules for eliminating the fast-tracking of most cases involving unaccompanied minors, but expressed concern over the fact that the policy singles out perhaps the most vulnerable group of kids: Ones who arrive at the border alone, with no parent or guardian available to care for them in the United States.
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Test use cases so far include banks using the conversation engine for brand loyalty management to run customer satisfaction surveys that can turnaround negative feedback by fast-tracking a response to a bad rating — by providing (human) customer support agents with an automated categorization of the complaint so they can follow up more quickly.
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While a slowing economy and the trade war with the United States were initially held responsible for slides in sales since April, most of the blame is now being laid on the poorly managed fast-tracking of new rules by the 15 cities and provinces, which account for more than 26% of sales in the world's largest auto market.
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A slowing economy and China's trade war with the United States have been blamed for the year-long slide in auto sales, but more recently, much of the blame has been laid on the fast-tracking of new vehicle emission rules by 15 cities and provinces, which account for over 60% of car sales in China.
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They have also been swayed by his administration's policies, including fast-tracking infrastructure projects, among them a mass rapid transit system, the sprucing-up of a city of more than 10 million people with a small army of street sweepers and the institution of a "smart card" program to subsidize health care and education for the poor.
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"The main takeaway from this unified agenda, as demonstrated by the further delay in the EPA's lead in drinking water rule, is that the Administration continues to stall critical regulations that protect consumers, children, and hardworking families while fast-tracking deregulation that benefits corporate special interests," Amit Narang, a regulatory policy advocate at Public Citizen's Congress Watch, said.
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The bottom line: Even as the U.S. seeks to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, the U.S. can still help Central America and the Caribbean meet their own climate targets by fast-tracking LNG exports, training regulators on tariff design and system integration and using its vote in multilateral development banks to provide the region with credit support and financing.
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While a slowing economy and the trade war with the United States were initially held responsible for slides in sales since April, most of the blame is now being laid on the poorly managed fast-tracking of new rules by the 15 cities and provinces, which account for more than 60% of sales in the world's largest auto market.
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"For preserving strategic supremacy in this field the United States is accelerating creation of its space forces, which are already in the process of operative preparations," Putin said, adding that the world's leading countries are fast-tracking the development of modern military space systems and dual purpose satellites and that Russia needed to do the same.
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In the Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellPelosi, Schumer press for gun screenings as Trump inches away The malware election: Returning to paper ballots only way to prevent hacking First House Republican backs bill banning assault weapons MORE (R-Ky.) is now fast-tracking a vote on the resolution in hopes that it will divide Democrats and unite his own party.
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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday is fast tracking a challenge to President TrumpDonald John TrumpFacebook releases audit on conservative bias claims Harry Reid: 'Decriminalizing border crossings is not something that should be at the top of the list' Recessions happen when presidents overlook key problems MORE's use of military funds for the construction of a border wall.
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With mounting federal initiatives to hold more and more migrants in custody, officials at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which oversees long-term detention centers for migrants, are looking for additional space that can be rented inside existing jails, as well as fast-tracking the deportations of current detainees and releasing as many migrants as possible into the country to make room for newcomers.
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Streaming TV services are leaning into news and information, as well as 'lean-back' programming to stand outTo capture the attention of viewers who are spending more time at home, Pluto and Xumo have been fast-tracking channel launches and leaning into the kinds of programming that audiences seem to be drawn to right now, like news, education, and "lean-back" content.
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Bernie Sanders has proposed, the presidential hopeful envisions fast-tracking a series of bills and executive actions during her first 100 days in office that would expand Obamacare coverage, create a public health insurance option with no premiums to cover low-income families and children under 18, and to allow Americans over 50 to enroll in a beefed-up Medicare program.
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Rand PaulRandal (Rand) Howard PaulGraham promises ObamaCare repeal if Trump, Republicans win in 2020 Conservatives buck Trump over worries of 'socialist' drug pricing Rand Paul to 'limit' August activities due to health MORE (R-Ky.) had single-handedly prevented leaders of his own party from fast-tracking a deal on budget caps to protest the enormous deficit spending contained in the agreement.
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A judge in Washington, D.C., on Thursday said he is fast-tracking to trial the legal fight over whether to temporarily block a congressional subpoena issued for President TrumpDonald John TrumpFacebook releases audit on conservative bias claims Harry Reid: 'Decriminalizing border crossings is not something that should be at the top of the list' Recessions happen when presidents overlook key problems MORE's financial records.
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellThe Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Airbnb - Senate overcomes hurdles, passes massive coronavirus bill Legal immigrants at risk of losing status during coronavirus pandemic Senate unanimously passes T coronavirus stimulus package MORE (R-Ky.) on Thursday defended Senate Republicans fast-tracking the third leg of the coronavirus stimulus package without input from Democrats, saying that urgency is key.
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Opinion Columnist Last week, after Senate Republicans voted unanimously to approve their leader Mitch McConnell's rules for President Trump's impeachment trial — fast-tracking the process and putting up barriers to the production of evidence and witnesses, Representative Jerry Nadler of New York, one of seven impeachment managers, despaired over the strong chance that voters would not get a fair, comprehensive hearing of the case against the president.
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We urge leaders from around the globe to be actively engaged in the High Level Meeting and help secure a global compact that commits to: fast-tracking and front-loading investments over the next five years, setting ambitious but doable global prevention and treatment targets that keep us on track, and leaving no one behind by ensuring that human rights remain at the center of the AIDS response, especially among marginalized populations in challenging settings.
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China, however, should get out of the bind it created for itself by fast-tracking the decline of its excessive and unsustainable trade surpluses with the U.S. Washington, for its part, must realize that it is dealing with a decades-old structural problem — a legacy of negligent U.S. administrations and China's determined rush to catch up with the rest of the world and lift hundreds of millions of its people from abject poverty.
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The immediate trends: Hiring freezes and fast-tracking key executive rolesIn the short term, businesses are reacting to the pandemic by shifting gears dramatically, with two clear camps emerging — companies either implementing immediate hiring freezes or escalating hiring for key leadership roles, according to Claire Telling, the CEO of the marketing, media, and communications executive search firm Grace Blue Partnership whose clients include Amazon, Coca-Cola, Ford, The New York Times, Ford, Spotify, and Lego.
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For more about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting media, see our coverage on BI Prime:Free streaming-TV services like Pluto TV and Xumo see the opportunity to become a daily habit and are fast-tracking channel launches and leaning into news: A recent spike in streaming-video viewership, driven by people who are staying home to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, could take these businesses to the next level.
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This stands in stark contrast to the process leading up to the passage of the Affordable Care Act, which included over 100 congressional hearings.. The A.H.C.A.'s fast-tracking is not driven by necessity, but rather by the concern that a more transparent legislative process would lay bare the reality that the bill, if passed, would cause millions of Americans to lose their health insurance and drive up costs for millions of others.
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C.) and Ben SasseBenjamin (Ben) Eric SasseSenate rejects GOP attempt to change unemployment benefits in coronavirus stimulus bill GOP senators strike deal to allow stimulus to pass Wednesday night Overnight Health Care — Presented by PCMA — Last-minute complaints threaten T coronavirus aid deal | What's in the package | Pelosi scrambles to secure quick passage | Expanded testing shows signs of strain MORE (R-Neb.) warned in a statement that they would oppose fast-tracking the bill over the provision unless they could get an amendment vote.
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Several senators have expressed reservations about the House version of the bill, which withdraws federal support for Planned Parenthood and rolls back the Medicaid expansion accomplished by the A.C.A.. Despite the lack of consensus within the party, Senator Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, on Wednesday began the process of fast-tracking the bill under Rule 14, which enables the Senate to bypass the committee process and instead move the bill on to the Senate calendar for a vote as soon as it is ready.
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Pramila JayapalPramila JayapalProgressives press Democrats to rethink Israel policy Democratic lawmakers call on Judiciary Committee to advance 'revenge porn' law GOP lawmaker head-butts MoveOn camera MORE (D-Wash.) and Madeleine DeanMadeleine DeanDemocratic lawmakers call on Judiciary Committee to advance 'revenge porn' law Democrats press Nadler to hold Lewandowski in contempt 3D-printable guns will require us to rethink our approach on gun safety MORE (D-Pa.), a subcommittee member, among its authors, focuses on Hill's resignation to justify the push for fast-tracking federal legislation on revenge porn.
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Leaked memo reveals Knotel CEO's playbook for burying news about jobs cuts at the flex-office startupGrubhub and JPMorgan have teamed up to let delivery drivers instantly access earnings, and cash-outs are surgingHow a new Barclays data-science team is fast-tracking research to measure the economic impact of the coronavirusFirms like Zillow and SoftBank-backed Opendoor are halting their capital-intensive home-flipping businessesA UBS exec lays out the benefits and pain points of all-electronic trading Private equity firms and their portfolio companies need to adapt fast to the coronavirus.
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Or-, well, so look, Liam Fox has done an outstanding job, I mean, I think he's-, he's-, he's a very, very good Trade Minister for the UK, and-, and these are tough times, you know, clearly, there's a lot of turbulence that's happening in the UK. Australia will always be a good friend to the UK, we share so much, we have similar values, we've got terrific opportunities on the trade front, and, you know, I was pleased with Liam to be the very first country with whom we launched a bilateral agreement to, you know, commence fast tracking an FTA.
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Senators engaged in a furious fight over the rules as they started President TrumpDonald John TrumpMnuchin knocks Greta Thunberg's activism: Study economics and then 'come back' to us The Hill's Morning Report - House prosecutes Trump as 'lawless,' 'corrupt' What to watch for on Day 2628 of Senate impeachment trial MORE's impeachment trial on Tuesday, with Democrats earning a small victory when Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellThe Hill's Morning Report - House prosecutes Trump as 'lawless,' 'corrupt' Tensions between McConnell and Schumer run high as trial gains momentum No. 28503 GOP leader eyes Wednesday of next week for possible votes on witnesses MORE (R-Ky.) backed down from fast-tracking the proceeding.
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