AFN
NEWS ON THE HOUR
Thursday, April 12, 2018
1)
From ABC News, I’m Richard Cantu. Defense
Secretary James Mattis says the U.S.
is still evaluating intelligence on the suspected chemical attack in Syria as
the U.S. considers a military strike on the Assad Regime. President Trump warns
Russia, Syria’s benefactor, to get ready for missile attack. As for what the
U.S. and allies might hit, “There’re all suggestions, perhaps it could hit
commanding control centers inside Syria, perhaps even the warehouses which are thought
to store some of their chemicals. That’s what French President Emmanuel Macron said, and the French
might do.” ABC James Longman in
Beirut.
2)
House Speaker Paul Ryan announced he
would not seek reelection in the fall, says he wants to spend more time with
his family. White House reaction from spokeswoman Sarah Sanders; “We certainly hope that Republicans will continue to
remain in the House, especially those that support the President’s agenda.” But
that may be problematical. “This is a big, big impact all up and down. The
ticket donors are worried about this, and I think the unmistakable signal was
that Paul Ryan is worried about keeping a majority. ABC News political director
Rick Klein. In announcing he would
not seek reelection, Ryan also said he would accomplish what he came to
Washington to do. No.1; “The major reform of our tax code for the first time in
36 years, which has already been a huge success for this country.”
3)
New nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office now projects that tax cuts will add
nearly $2 trillion to the deficit over the next decade. Outgoing Tennessee
Senator Bob Corker says voting for could
be one of the worst votes he’s ever made. “This Congress and this
Administration likely will go down as one of the most fiscally irresponsible administrations
and congresses that we’ve had.”
4)
Another high ranking departure from the Trump White House; Nadia Schadlow resigning as Deputy National Security Adviser, the latest
high-level staffer to leave since John
Bolton took over as National Security Adviser.
5) Down day on Wall
Street: the Dow lost 218 points. The NASDAQ closed down by 25. You are
listening to ABC News.
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I
am Steven Greenberg talking about
your next job. A national survey of college students reveals the (quote) “Crisis
of Confidence” regarding their readiness to start their careers. The Gallup survey of 32,000 students at 43
colleges should be a wake-up call for colleges and parents. Among the findings
are that only 1/3 of students believe they graduate with the skills and the
knowledge to be successful in finding a job. Just half believe that their major
will lead to a good position. The findings also point some solutions. Students
who have had three career focused experiences at their college are much more
confident about their ability to land a good job. They are; 1) speak often with
faculties or staff about their career option, 2) have at least one college
official initiated conversation with them about their career, and 3) believe
that their school is committed to helping their students find rewarding jobs.
The bottom line is that students are feeling insecure about their career, but colleges
can and should provide the help these students desperately need. For Your Next
Job. I’m Steven Greenberg.
