Conspiracy emerges to push Julian Assange into British and US hands

From WSWS:

Julian Assange is in escalating danger. Moves are afoot to force Assange out of Ecuador’s London embassy, where he sought political asylum close to six years ago and has been forced to live as an effective prisoner. If he is taken into custody by British authorities, he faces being handed over to the US government, which has long sought to place him on trial on espionage charges that potentially carry the death sentence. Read the Full Report Guardian opinion writer James Ball was blunt. The WikiLeaks’ founder, Ball asserted, “should hold his hands up and leave the embassy.” The Guardian’s lead article declared: “If he walks out of the embassy, he can expect arrest and could spend up to a year in prison for breaking his bail conditions. The US might then seek to extradite him. He would contest any attempt, and might win, but would face a long, uncomfortable spell behind bars while his case is decided.” We urge workers and young people everywhere to come to Assange’s defence and demand his immediate freedom. Help spread expose what is happening! Share this article as widely as possible on social media! The Socialist Equality Party (UK) and IYSSE are holding public meetings against War, Internet censorship and the persecution of Julian Assange, beginning May 17 in Glasgow, May 19 in Bradford, and May 20 in London, followed by meetings in Manchester, Sheffield, Oxford, Liverpool, Cambridge and Dublin, Ireland. The Socialist Equality Party in Australia is holding a meeting in Brisbane, Queensland, on May 20, following meetings in Sydney, Melbourne and Newcastle. Sincerely, The World Socialist Web Site The massacre in Gaza and imperialist war policy    The defense by the imperialist powers of Israel’s murder of over 60 Palestinian demonstrators Monday makes clear that they have adopted the mass killing of unarmed civilians as a legitimate policy tool. Other recent articles: Mass murder in Gaza Unarmed youth shot down in Detroit suburb as US police killings continue Two Senate Democrats assure Haspel’s confirmation as CIA director Share Tweet Forward World Socialist Web Site | wsws.org Articles: Copyright © 2017 wsws.org, All rights reserved.

Isakson Statement on Nomination of Robert Wilkie to be VA Secretary

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Isakson Statement on Nomination of Robert Wilkie to be VA Secretary

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, today responded to President Donald J. Trump’s announcement that he plans to nominate Robert Wilkie to be secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Wilkie has served as acting secretary of the department since March 28, 2018. He was previously serving as the Pentagon’s undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

“As acting secretary of the VA, I’ve enjoyed my time getting to know Robert Wilkie and working alongside him to advance community care legislation through Congress,” said Isakson.“I congratulate Undersecretary Wilkie on his nomination and look forward to learning more about his long-term views for the VA, including how he plans to implement the VA MISSION Actwhen it becomes law, as we work through the confirmation process.

Next week, the Senate is voting on the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act, called the VA MISSION Act for short. The VA MISSION Act builds on legislation previously introduced by Isakson to consolidate and improve VA community care programs. The legislation also includes provisions to improve VA’s ability to hire high-quality healthcare professionals, expand VA caregiver benefits to veterans of all eras and establish a process to evaluate and reform VA’s existing facilities to best serve veterans.

The legislation passed the U.S. House on May 16 by a vote of 347-70.

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The Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs is chaired by U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., in the 115th Congress. Isakson is a veteran himself – having served in the Georgia Air National Guard from 1966-1972 – and has been a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs since he joined the Senate in 2005. Isakson’s home state of Georgia is home to more than a dozen military installations representing each branch of the armed services as well as more than 750,000 veterans.

$21 Trillion! Blowing the Whistle on the Largest Theft Ever

From David DeGraw:

$21 Trillion! Blowing the Whistle on the Largest Theft Ever ~ Lee Camp on #PentagonAudit A hilarious 3-minute video on the Department of Defense Inspector General's reporting...  (Watch Video) You can also watch it on Facebook here.   This pic sums up why I've always preferred collaborating w/ comedians... I'm looking forward to "Truth & Laughter" at tonight's show w/ Lee Camp & Jimmy Dore... 8pm, El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. They have another show in LA tomorrow, check future dates here.   If you haven't read yesterday's explosive report yet, here it is...   121 Bombs A Day - World War News Roundup: Analysis of Battlefield Operations #1 An in-depth look into the multi-trillion-dollar U.S. taxpayer-funded War Racket. This is our first Analysis of Global Battlefield Operations, as the “War on Terror” escalates… [Read More] Please note: the site may take awhile to load, we have been under constant attack.   It is becoming too time consuming and expensive to fight off the attacks and keep the website up and running. I'm looking for other ways to publish my reporting, still have a ton of evidence / info to get through & publish. If you have any suggestions, send them by replying to this email.   If you appreciate the work, please subscribe or make a one-time donation. Every dollar helps keep me reporting... Enjoy your weekend, ~ David Posting regularly to these algo-suppressed social accounts: Facebook ~*~Instagram ~*~ Twitter