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Friday, Apr 19

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At wife’s rally, Ajit Pawar’s ‘vote-for-funds’ jibe triggers Maharashtra row

MUMBAI: Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has found himself embroiled in controversy due to remarks he made during the Lok Sabha election campaign late on Wednesday, in support of his wife, Sunetra Pawar He warned that he…

Thursday, Apr 18

23

Fund Ukraine? Go fight there, US congresswoman says

www.rt.com

Any member of Congress who votes for the $60 billion aid bill needs to enlist in Kiev’s military, Marjorie Taylor Greene has proposed Read Full Article at RT.com

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House could finally vote on Ukraine, Israel aid bills

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Speaker Mike Johnson may get a House vote on a set of foreign aid bills that would finally allocate additional funds for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on potential Republican…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Ready to give funds, but press EVM button in our favour: Ajit Pawar

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Pune: Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday said he was ready to sanction funds liberally for development, provided people showed the same generosity while voting for the ruling Mahayuti alliance. The Nationalist…

Tuesday, Apr 16

18

Labour Group on Cornwall Council vote to continue with big hole in the ground in Truro

The Labour Group on Cornwall Council have today voted against plans to provide additional funds for the Pydar development in Truro.

Thursday, Apr 11

09

One dozen startups from across the U.S. compete for crucial cash prize at the Startup Expo April 13; public invited to vote

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As anyone who's watched an episode of "Shark Tank" -- or any number of similar series -- knows, the concept of budding entrepreneurs vying for the advice and investment funds of seasoned business owners is an extremely appealing one.

Tuesday, Apr 9

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Disney Board Election Tally Shows James Gorman Leading All Vote-Getters

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The Walt Disney Co. has released the official vote totals from its April 3 annual shareholder meeting, the event that featured the culmination of a proxy fight waged by Nelson Peltz. The effort by Peltz’s Trian Fund Management to secure…

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Singapore Recreation Club members question legitimacy of vote to approve S$16.6 million renovation

Members of the Singapore Recreation Club voted to pay S$3,000 each to fund the club's facelift. But some members are now considering legal action to overturn the vote.

Thursday, Apr 4

23

MidCap Financial Investment Corporation, Apollo Senior Floating Rate Fund Inc. and Apollo Tactical Income Fund Inc. Announce

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MFIC Board Unanimously Recommends That Stockholders Vote "FOR" the MFIC Share Issuance Proposal

Wednesday, Apr 3

Despite KC Mayor Quinton Lucas Insisting That the Chiefs Aren’t Going Anywhere, Texas’ Mayor Eric Johnson Looks to Take Advantage of Failed Vote

The citizens of Jackson County made their intentions clear in the stadium tax vote this Tuesday. The rejection of the proposed extension of the 3/8 cent sales tax spells an uncertain future for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City…

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Disney Shareholders Block Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management Takeover

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Disney’s shareholders may have just saved the company! The latest shareholder vote has decided against bringing Nelson Peltz onto the Board of Directors. It’s been an interesting week for Disney fans. Recently, a proxy war around the…

Disney prevails in high-stakes board vote

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Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday won enough shareholder votes to retain its slate of a dozen board members and stave off challenges from hedge funds Trian Fund Management and Blackwells Capital.

Disney Wins Board Vote Against Trian Fund Management, Blackwells Capital

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The preliminary results follow a months-long proxy campaign by the activist investors

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Wisconsin voters pass ballot measure barring private funds for election administration

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A ballot measure in Wisconsin that bars the use of private funds in administering elections was projected to pass on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ. The ballot measure received 54 percent support, according to DDHQ, with 98 percent…

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Chiefs stadium vote, explained: Missouri residents reject tax to fund Arrowhead renovations, Royals ballpark

Residents of Jackson Count resoundingly voted against a tax that would help fund a new Kansas City baseball park and renovations at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Disney Has Enough Votes to Defeat Activist Investor Nelson Peltz’s Board Candidates: Report

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Disney had won enough of the shareholder votes cast for its 12 board candidates as of Tuesday evening to successfully defeat an aggressive, months-long proxy fight waged by Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners hedge fund, Reuters reported, citing…

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Vanguard holds executive vote on Mr. Peltz

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Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger speaks at the grand opening ceremony of the Zootopia-themed attraction at Shanghai Disney Resort on December 19, 2023 in Shanghai, China. Visual China Group | Getty Images disney's Its largest shareholder,…

Tuesday, Apr 2

17

Toronto & York Region Labour Council: "No More Cuts, Fund Our Schools" Rally

www.benzinga.com

Coming together under the "Fund Our Schools" banner, the rally organized by the Toronto & York Region Labour Council coincides with the vote on the 2024-2025 school budget at the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) headquarters at 5050…

Monday, Apr 1

15

'Don't vote Labour out of anger' urges Jeremy Hunt

www.express.co.uk

The Chancellor has requested voters to stick with the Conservatives so he can deliver the growth the country needs to fund the NHS and pensions.

Sunday, Mar 31

18

Lawler 'confident' House will vote on Ukraine aid after recess

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Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said Sunday that he’s “confident” that the House will vote on aid for Ukraine after the Easter recess ends, pointing to private conversations with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Johnson has so far refused calls to…