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US lenders SVB, Signature Bank execs set to testify before the Senate this
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Federal regulators were first called to answer questions about the bank collapses from the Senate Banking Committee and House Financial Services Committee in March, according to CNN Business.
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H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act introduced in US Senate
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act will reduce fraud and abuse in the US immigration system, provide protections for American workers and visa holders, and require more transparency in the recruitment of foreign workers, the US Senate Committee on the Judiciary said in a statement.
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New evidence firmly revives Wuhan lab origin theory: Report
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Based on the analysis of the publicly available information, it appears reasonable to conclude that the COVID-19 pandemic was, more likely than not, the result of a research-related incident. New information, made publicly available and independently verifiable, could change this assessment,
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US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations chairperson condemns Pakistan PM
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 24 (ANI): Expressing disappointment over Pakistan's announcements of bilateral agreements with Russia amid invasion of Ukraine, Chairperson of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Robert Menendez, supported by six congressmen, condemned Prime Minister Imran Kha
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Lawmakers in US propose bipartisan probe of origins of coronavirus
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 7 (ANI): A proposal is being circulated by the two senior members of the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions to create a 12-member commission of private citizens with broad authority to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 and how the US
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Senate Committee approves Eric Garcetti's nomination as US Ambassador to I
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [ US], January 13 (ANI): The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday (local time) confirmed the nomination of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to be U.S. ambassador to India. However, the nomination needs to be confirmed by a majority of the US Senate and the vote is yet
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India vital strategic partner, plays role in maintaining free, open Indo-P
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 15 (ANI): India is a vital strategic partner for the United States and it plays a greater role in helping maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific, said Bob Menendez, Chairman US Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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Agreements of IPPs under CPEC cannot be renegotiated under CPEC, Pak govt
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 30 (ANI): The Pakistani government told the Senate Standing Committee on Power that the agreement of the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) cannot be renegotiated, just like other IPPs, as the Chinese companies could
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US Defence officials questioned by Senate committee over troop withdrawal
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], September 29 (ANI): Top United States Defence officials were questioned by US Senate Armed Services Committee over President Joe Biden administration's handling of the chaotic withdrawal of the country's troops from Afghanistan, leaving the coutnry to be captured by Talib
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US Senate Committee approves bill countering China threat
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], April 22 (ANI): The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday (local time) passed sweeping legislation to push back on China on a number of issues, including human rights and its gross economic practices.
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US Senate Committee to vote on bill banning Tik Tok
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [United States], July 16 (ANI): A United States Senate committee is likely to vote on a bill next week from Republican Senator Josh Hawley that would ban federal employees from using the social media app TikTok on government-issued devices.
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US Congress introduces resolutions marking 25 years of ties with Vietnam
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], July 11 (VNA/ANI): Two resolutions were recently introduced by subcommittee leaders of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs to mark the 25th anniversary of Vietnam-US diplomatic ties (July 12).
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