MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's prime ministerial spokesman has warned that the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement will sack Treasury officials in a "mega-vendetta" if they fail to find the resources needed for welfare spending. Spokesman Rocco Casalino's comments, made in a leaked audio with an unidentified journalist, come as Italy's populist government draws up its first budget amid rising tension over funding. "If in the end they tell us 'ah we couldn't find the money' then we'll devote the whole of 2019 to getting rid of all these pieces of shit at the (Treasury)," Casalino said in the recording, in which he asks to be quoted as a parliamentary source. "A mega-vendetta is ready," he said. On Friday, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte met senior ministers to try to resolve the impasse over the budget between the ruling parties and Economy Minister Giovanni Tria, an academic who does not belong to either of the ruling parties and is resisting their plans to boost spending. The fiscal plan is … [Read more...] about Italy PM spokesman warns Treasury officials to find welfare funds or face sack
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After mocking Kavanaugh’s accuser on Twitter, Texas attorney general spokesman deletes account
By Andrea Zelinsky, Austin Bureau Updated 9:52 am CDT, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Marc Rylander, spokesperson for the Texas attorney general, (second from left) enters the courtroom where the federal lawsuit on transgender bathroom rules with other lawyers at Eldon B. Mahon U.S. Courthouse in Fort Worth on Aug. 12, 2016. His Twitter account, @marcrylander, disappeared just days after he shared messages trivializing sexual assault allegations against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Sept. 17, 2018. (Nathan Hunsinger/The Dallas Morning News) less Marc Rylander, spokesperson for the Texas attorney general, (second from left) enters the courtroom where the federal lawsuit on transgender bathroom rules with other lawyers at Eldon B. Mahon U.S. Courthouse ... more Photo: Nathan Hunsinger, The Dallas Morning News / Staff Photographer PHOTOS: What you should know Communications Director for the … [Read more...] about After mocking Kavanaugh’s accuser on Twitter, Texas attorney general spokesman deletes account
After mocking Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser on Twitter, Texas Attorney General’s spokesman deletes his account
By Andrea Zelinsky, Austin Bureau Published 9:25 am CDT, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Marc Rylander, spokesperson for the Texas attorney general, (second from left) enters the courtroom where the federal lawsuit on transgender bathroom rules with other lawyers at Eldon B. Mahon U.S. Courthouse in Fort Worth on Aug. 12, 2016. His Twitter account, @marcrylander, disappeared just days after he shared messages trivializing sexual assault allegations against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Sept. 17, 2018. (Nathan Hunsinger/The Dallas Morning News) less Marc Rylander, spokesperson for the Texas attorney general, (second from left) enters the courtroom where the federal lawsuit on transgender bathroom rules with other lawyers at Eldon B. Mahon U.S. Courthouse ... more Photo: Nathan Hunsinger, The Dallas Morning News / Staff Photographer … [Read more...] about After mocking Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser on Twitter, Texas Attorney General’s spokesman deletes his account
Johan Budi withdraws from Jokowi-Ma`ruf spokesman position
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Johan Budi Saptopribowo has resigned from his position as the spokesman for Jokowi-Ma`ruf Amin National Campaign Team in the presidential election 2019. "I have not (resigned) from the Presidential spokesman position, but as the spokesman for the pair`s National Campaign Team," Johan said here on Monday. The former spokesman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) stated that he would focus on his candidacy in the legislative election 2019. He stressed that he would also concentrate on his task as the presidential spokesman. The two positions, he noted, as a candidate in the legislative election and as a presidential spokesman, both require commitment of time and spirit. While as a spokesman for Jokowi-Ma`ruf Amin National Campaign Team, he would have to take part in all the activities of the team during the presidential campaign. "That would need a lot more time allocation; thus, I have to choose which one to focus on," he noted. He has been … [Read more...] about Johan Budi withdraws from Jokowi-Ma`ruf spokesman position
Ryan Parsell to replace Dave Rose as El Paso County’s chief spokesman
El Paso County’s lead spokesman will retire this fall, and a face long familiar in local politics has been appointed to replace him.Chief Public Information Officer Dave Rose, who’s held the position for a decade, will be succeeded by Ryan Parsell, a former spokesman for the county Clerk and Recorder’s Office and current deputy state treasurer.Parsell will start the new job at the beginning of next month, and Rose will continue to work for the county through Oct. 19 to help with the transition, according to a county news release issued Friday. “Ryan brings a broad range of experience in public communications, legislative and policy development and organizational management in private, public and non-profit sectors,” County Administrator Henry Yankowski said in a statement.Deputy County Administrator Nicola Sapp added in a statement that Parsell also has “a good understanding of the challenges facing large counties around the country as well as … [Read more...] about Ryan Parsell to replace Dave Rose as El Paso County’s chief spokesman