[inaudible conversations] the committee will come to order. Good morning, and welcome to our witnesses, several of whom have traveled the considerable distances to be here today for this important hearing on paid family and medical leave. Before we move to our scheduled committee business, i want to take a moment to acknowledge the recent tragic passing of pamela moomau, a valued member staff of the staff of the joint committee on taxation for over 28 years. A reminder, again, of the considerable talent that exists sometimes outside of the glare of publicity. Pamela began her career at the joint committee on taxation in may of 1991, and over the years applied her skill on many legislative issues, both large and small. Her colleagues on the joint committee on taxation have said that pam was tireless in her dedication to the work of the joint committee, and that she readily accepted projects that were analytically difficult and often data deficient. She was in her office cheerfully worki
The west says its illegitimate in yemen 18 soldiers have been killed during overnight fighting between the army and Al Qaedalinked fighters. It happened in the city of alhudiara. It happened as a deal was being produced. Omar al saleh is in the capital. What can you tell us about the fighting between alqaeda and yemen Security Forces in al hudaydah . Yes, well, im having trouble hearing you, but let me start with an update with regards to the death toll. It has changed slightly. We confirm at least 20 yemeni soldiers were killed in the clashes that took place on saturday in the western province, its a mountainous area, and the fighters launched attacks on a number of position, including security and check points. 20 soldiers killed, three kidnapped, and the number of vehicles were set on fire. Also the fighters withdrew to a nearby mountains now, omar, in the meantime, in the capital sanaa a political deal has been made. Are we about to see the houthis withdraw from the capital . Well,
The Council of the University of Ghana has approved the well-deserved promotion of Dr. Benedicta Yayra Fosu-Mensah to the prestigious rank of Associate Professor in Environmental Assessment.
Patriot Front messages have only accounted for 1.45% of vandalism cases in the city this year as police seek to determine who is behind the criminal mischief.