The World Trade Organisation (WTO) gathers ministers in Geneva Sunday to tackle pressing issues including global food security threatened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, overfishing and equitable access to Covid vaccines.
likely that we see additional political violence if you are unable to swiftly condemn that. i ve had conversations with folks who have told me that there were only six capitol police officers on duty that day because they talked to a friend of theirs who talked to a friend of theirs. even when i say i was there, i saw it. i was in the house chamber. that was not the case. it is a very challenging environment when you have a lot of different groups. and this is true on both sides of the aisle. but when they are just caught up in an echo chamber where there is very little information being presented that contradicts whatever narrative they want to believe. republican congressman peter meijer from the great state of michigan, thank you so much for your time today, sir. we appreciate it. thank you. amid a border crisis, cnn gets a rare inside look at a texas operation launched to help ease problems, but some texas border officers say this is all political theater. stay with us.
All-virtual ABA Midyear Meeting offers multiple days of free events and programs
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ABA members from across the country are convening virtually this week for the 2021 ABA Midyear Meeting.
The annual event, which runs from Wednesday, Feb. 17, through Monday, Feb. 22, offers a full roster of special events, educational programs and networking opportunities. It also includes meetings of the Board of Governors, House of Delegates and other association entities.
The 597-member House of Delegates will consider and vote on about 30 proposed resolutions and amendments during its meeting Monday. The association’s official policymaking body is expected to discuss a number of issues, including judicial security, law student loans and safe and fair elections.
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