by Philip Rossetti | Apr 20, 2015 | Monitor
The islands of the Caribbean are threatened by their dependence on imported energy. Venezuela, which has dominated the control of energy in the region, is suffering as a result of low oil prices. This has created a vacuum in the region for who will provide energy, and...
by Philip Rossetti | Apr 16, 2015 | Monitor
Key Reads Lawmakers close in on fast-track trade deal Doug Palmer / Politico Senior lawmakers appeared to be close to reaching an agreement Wednesday night over a bipartisan trade promotion authority bill that has already ignited a fierce fight between President...
by Philip Rossetti | Apr 14, 2015 | Monitor
Link to Blog on Senate Budget Amendment: http://www.americansecurityproject.org/u-s-senators-recognize-threat-of-climate-change/ #climatechange is a national #security threat. Important to see @SenBennetCO agrees. Read more http://t.co/NyC5sULEJn...
by Philip Rossetti | Apr 14, 2015 | Monitor
On March 26th, the Senate voted on an amendment proposed by Senator Bennet to the budget, a non-binding resolution that sets spending priorities. It passed with 53 votes, including 6 Republicans (Senators Ayotte, Kirk, Collins, Graham, Murkowski, and Portman), and key...
by Philip Rossetti | Apr 9, 2015 | Monitor
Key Reads French network’s broadcasts hacked by group claiming IS ties Lori Hinnant / Associated Press Hackers claiming allegiance to the Islamic State group seized control of a global French television network, simultaneously blacking out 11 channels and taking over...