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(Eagle News)—Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Sunday, Aug. 26, said he was “deeply saddened” by the passing of US Senator John McCain, a “true friend of the Philippines and the Filipino people.” “As Chair of the Armed Services Committee of the United States Senate, Senator McCain was among those who valued not just the shared history between our two countries but also the importance of our strategic partnership,” he said. Lorenzana noted that McCain “never […]
by Olivia Hampton Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — John McCain, a war hero and towering figure in American politics, known for reaching across the aisle in an increasingly divided nation, died Saturday following a battle with brain cancer. He was 81. The senator’s passing marked the end of a storied, 35-year political career that brought the independent-minded Republican within reach of the White House as his party’s presidential nominee. “It’s been […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US Senator John McCain will miss a key vote on the Republican tax bill, further narrowing the already-thin margin of support for the controversial measure, US media reported Sunday. The legislation, which will slash corporate taxes as well as cutting those for individuals, has been criticized as primarily benefiting the wealthy. The measure is President Donald Trump’s last shot at a major legislative accomplishment in his first year in office. […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Veteran United States Senator John McCain will return to the chamber Tuesday after a brain cancer diagnosis for a key vote to launch a process to repeal and replace Obamacare, his office announced. “Senator McCain looks forward to returning to the United States Senate tomorrow to continue working on important legislation, including health care reform, the National Defense Authorization Act and new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea,” a […]
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (Reuters) – A United States Senate delegation headed by Senator John McCain met Pakistan’s army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday (July 2). The army’s media wing said in a press release that the officials and delegates discussed the regional security situation including Afghanistan and security cooperation between Pakistan and the US. McCain has said there could be “no peace” in Afghanistan or the rest of the region without Pakistan’s cooperation, as […]
