Dec 15, 2017

With Concession to Rubio on Child Credit, G.O.P. Is Set to Release Compromise Tax Plan - The New York Times

With Concession to Rubio on Child Credit, G.O.P. Is Set to Release Compromise Tax Plan - The New York Times: Republican lawmakers have agreed to expand the child care tax credit so that it benefits more low-income Americans, a move intended to win back the support of Senator Marco Rubio of Florida.

With Billions at Stake in Tax Debate, Lobbyists Played Hardball - The New York Times

With Billions at Stake in Tax Debate, Lobbyists Played Hardball - The New York Times: The rapid pace of the tax bill moving through Congress left lobbyists with little time and few lawmakers to press for changes in the $1.5 trillion overhaul.

Republican Tax Bill Faces New Uncertainty Ahead of Expected Vote - The New York Times

Republican Tax Bill Faces New Uncertainty Ahead of Expected Vote - The New York Times: As Republicans sprinted to get their bill across the finish line, they faced a new round of questions about whether they could generate enough support to pass the legislation.

Republicans finalize plan, expand benefits for working families in bid to win over Rubio - The Washington Post

Republicans finalize plan, expand benefits for working families in bid to win over Rubio - The Washington Post: His demands complicated Republicans’ effort to move the bill through the Senate with a narrow majority.

The Finance 202: Rubio’s last stand highlights tax bill’s corporate skew - The Washington Post

The Finance 202: Rubio’s last stand highlights tax bill’s corporate skew - The Washington Post: And some Wall Street titans are skeptical.

Dec 13, 2017

Commercializing Religion in China | The Epoch Times

Commercializing Religion in China | The Epoch Times

CPP-linked monastic leader tells Cambodia’s monks to vote for ruling party, National, Politics, Phnom Penh Post

CPP-linked monastic leader tells Cambodia’s monks to vote for ruling party, National, Politics, Phnom Penh Post: Cambodia’s top monastic leader, Supreme Patriarch Tep Vong, urged the nation’s monks yesterday to vote for the ruling Cambodian People’s Party, explaining that the outcome of the 2018 national election has been “arranged already”.
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Chinese choose 'Living Buddhas' to curb Dalai Lama influence - Times of India

Chinese choose 'Living Buddhas' to curb Dalai Lama influence - Times of India: In the 10 years since the Chinese government stepped into the business of choosing Living Buddhas in Tibetan Buddhism, the state administration for religious affairs (SARA) has approved and provided training to 60 ‘Living Buddhas’.

Athawale asks Dalits to renounce Hinduism, embrace Buddhism

Athawale asks Dalits to renounce Hinduism, embrace Buddhism: TheTribune: MUMBAI: Invoking Babasaheb Ambedkar, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday said he embraced Buddhism only after he was convinced that Dalits would not get justice in the Hindu religion and asked all members of the community to do so.

Ambedkar, Buddhism and Democracy - The Wire

Ambedkar, Buddhism and Democracy - The Wire

China's aid a matter of life and death for Laos | Asia Times

China's aid a matter of life and death for Laos | Asia Times

ASIA/TIMOR EST - Un Primo ministro musulmano in una nazione a maggioranza cattolica - Agenzia Fides

ASIA/TIMOR EST - Un Primo ministro musulmano in una nazione a maggioranza cattolica - Agenzia Fides: Agenzia Fides: Organo di informazione delle Pontificie Opere Missionarie dal 1927

Potret Kemiskinan Warga Perbatasan Indonesia - Timor Leste - Regional Liputan6.com

Potret Kemiskinan Warga Perbatasan Indonesia - Timor Leste - Regional Liputan6.com: Masih banyak warga yang buta huruf dan tinggal di gubuk tak layak huni.

Southeast Asia could be a leader in mobile internet usage next year - Business Insider

Southeast Asia could be a leader in mobile internet usage next year - Business Insider: The region's internet economy is estimated to hit $50 billion by the end of 2017, surpassing Google and Temasek’s expectations by 35%