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CAG flags shortcomings in social security pension distribution

CAG report finds shortcomings in disbursement of social security pensions in Kerala, especially DTH mode via PACS. Report notes lack of automated beneficiary-wise acknowledgement, irregular transfer of funds to deceased, disbursement to ineligible persons & IT system not effective.

The Hindu

Cabinet decides to have uniform software for primary agriculture credit societies in Kerala

Kerala Cabinet decides to implement uniform software in all PACS, appoints TCS as implementing agency. SEBC benefits retained for Christian Nadar communities, except SIUC. Parkavakulam, Dasa, Chakkala Nair, Pandithar communities added to OBC list. NMR faculty post created at Associate Professor level in School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University.

The Hindu

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy stresses need for improving the functioning of DCMS in Andhra Pradesh

We need to support the farming community and women’s self-help groups by extending them loans at low interest rates and handholding them in their activities, says Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy

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Trump's political action committee wants a $60 million refund on paying his legal fees – 3 key things to know about PACs

Save America, one of former President Donald Trump’s political organizations, is seeking a US$60 million refund from Make America Great Again, Inc., another Trump political organization that is less strictly regulated by federal rules.

The Conversation

Odisha launches interest free crop loan up to Rs. 1 lakh

Odisha Cabinet approves Rs. 5700 crore for interest-free crop loans up to Rs. 1 lakh & 2% interest for loans above Rs. 1 lakh-Rs. 3 lakh. 32.43 lakh small & marginal farmers to avail 0% interest rate. Rs. 250 crore allocated for construction of 10,000 VSS buildings in 4 yrs.

The Hindu

Miami Mayor Suarez says committees backing his presidential bid raised more than $13 million

MIAMI — Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced that his presidential campaign and political committees supporting him have raised $13.6 million, though his campaign did not offer a specific breakdown, and a newly released finance report show he raised almost $1 million in direct contributions.

Miami Herald

Agri & allied sector contribution to GDP can further rise by strengthening marketing; FPOs are key: Amit Shah

Coop. Min. Shah urges FPOs, PACS to work in hybrid model to enhance GDP, create jobs. FPOs can link to PACs to provide services to members, share info, marketing & profit. Modi govt. has increased budget, MSP & strengthened procurement ops. to boost farmers' income.

The Hindu

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Mac Engel: Heading to Omaha, TCU’s Kirk Saarloos has moved out of his predecessor’s shadow

FORT WORTH, Texas — As the mob of young men celebrated their trip to the College World Series in front of 9,000 people on Saturday night, the whole party scene at TCU’s Lupton Stadium felt inevitable.

Tribune News Service

World's largest grain storage plan: Centre to implement pilot project in 10 districts, UTs

In order to ensure time-bound and uniform implementation of the "World's Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector" the Ministry of Cooperation will implement a pilot project in at least 10 selected districts of different states and Union Territories in the country, an official statement said on Wednesday. Read further…

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PAC money to electoral count objectors fell 10%

WASHINGTON — Donations from corporate and trade association PACs declined in the 2022 cycle by 10% to Republicans who voted against certifying the 2020 election for President Joe Biden, according to an analysis of campaign reports by Accountable.us.

Tribune News Service

Vows to reject corporate PAC money on the rise for incoming Congress

WASHINGTON — In the 118th Congress, a growing contingent of lawmakers is telling corporate PACs: We don’t want your cash.

Tribune News Service

The biggest losers in the US midterm elections? Republican mega-donors

Donors like Peter Thiel poured millions into candidates that no amount of money could sell to voters while Mehmet Oz self-funded a failed run

The Guardian - US

Four big companies pour money into Washington's elections

SEATTLE — While Washingtonians have been casting ballots and making their voices heard in Tuesday's midterm elections, some of Washington's top corporations have put their money where their interests lie.

Tribune News Service

Amazon, other PACs resume donations to electoral objectors

WASHINGTON — After suspending donations to Republicans who voted against certifying the 2020 presidential election, a collection of PACs, including those of Amazon and Caterpillar, restarted contributions ahead of midterm elections in which the GOP is favored to win House control.

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Amazon, other PACs resume donations to electoral objectors - Roll Call

Nearly 20 corporate and trade PACs restarted donations to lawmakers who voted against certifying the presidential election since September.

Chicago Sun-Times

Avalanche of mail hitting Illinois voters, but funding behind partisan ‘newspapers’ not disclosed

The publishers of controversial newspapers with heavy political messaging targeting Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker are able to avoid disclosure requirements covering campaign committees.

Tribune News Service

Zeldin campaign under scrutiny over potential unlawful coordination with super PACS

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Democrats are taking aim at Lee Zeldin following reports that election officials are probing whether the Republican’s gubernatorial campaign unlawfully coordinated with conservative super PACs.

Tribune News Service

Lobbyists pony up in race for Ways and Means GOP leader

WASHINGTON — The three Republicans vying for their party’s top spot on the House Ways and Means panel in the next Congress have raised nearly $4.1 million combined this cycle from K Street lobbyists and their companies’ affiliated PACs, a CQ Roll Call analysis found.

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Lobbyists pony up in race for Ways and Means GOP leader - Roll Call

Three Republicans seeking the party's top Ways and Means Committee spot next year raised $4.1 million from lobbyists and their firms' PACs.

USAFacts

What role do political action committees have in elections?

Spending by political action committees increased more than eight-fold from 2008 to 2020.

Salon

AIPAC funnels GOP money into Dem races

Despite claiming bipartisan interest, the United Democracy Project hasn't spent money on a single Republican race

The Hindu

Cabinet approves digitisation of 63,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies

Computerisation will bring transparency and link all credit societies to a common accounting system

Roll Call

Crypto-linked super PACs boost spending on primary races - Roll Call

Super PACs connected to the crypto industry are flexing their muscles in this year's primary campaigns as lawmakers consider regulations.

Tribune News Service

Ethical questions cloud Zinke’s ‘SEAL PAC’

WASHINGTON In a TV ad released in January, a half-dozen black-and-white photos appear one after another, showing U.S. military personnel in uniform, hard at work defending America. They are old photos of servicemembers who have since become politicians.

Roll Call

Ethical questions cloud Zinke's SEAL PAC - Roll Call

Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's PAC says it supports conservative veterans but doesn't always follow through.

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