Loretta Lynch Feels Like She’s Seen This Movie Before.

PG&E hasn’t run out of money.

So why is it planning to file for bankruptcy?

But Lynch thinks the main purpose of PG&E’s bankruptcy filing is to frighten state officials into supporting another investor-friendly bailout. A federal judge would oversee the bankruptcy process, but the PUC would need to approve any reorganization plan that involves raising electricity rates. The state Legislature wouldn’t have a direct role but could take steps to try to stabilize PG&E.

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5 things you can get on Darknet or darkweb

n June of this year, one of the arguments put forward by Loretta Lynch, the Attorney General of the United States, to defend a series of President Barack Obama's executive measures in favor of arms control was the fact that they are exchanged on the darkweb.

Mr Lynch said that these measures would help fight illegal sales on the part of the Internet that is not accessible to the "average consumer".

https://www.mediacritik.com/5-choses-que-vous-pouvez-obtenir-sur-le-darknet-ou-darkweb/

Six Nominations Sent to the Senate

James A. Crowell IV, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, vice Brian F. Holeman, retired.

Keith Krach, of California, to be an Under Secretary of State (Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment), vice Catherine Ann Novelli, resigned.

Keith Krach, of California, to be United States Alternate Governor of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, vice Robert D. Hormats, resigned.

Keith Krach, of California, to be United States Alternate Governor of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for a term of five years; United States Alternate Governor of the Inter-American Development Bank for a term of five years, vice Catherine Ann Novelli, resigned.

Jason Park, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, vice John McAdam Mott, retired.

Robert K. Scott, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Malawi.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/six-nominations-sent-senate-3/?utm_source=twitter

White House demands ‘large down payment on the wall’ as Schumer and McConnell try to reach shutdown deal

The White House pushed for a “large down payment” on President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall in exchange for a potential deal to reopen the government for three weeks.

This story is developing. Please check back for updates.

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