"Brazil wants to play an important role and collaborate with other countries in the use and dissemination of technology on biofuels and renewable sources of energy”, said on Wednesday (20) senator Serys Slhessarenko (PT-MT), in the beginning of G8+5 Climate Change Legislator’s Forum. In her speech, Slhessarenko defended biofuels as a way to reduce greenhouse gases emissions.
Garibaldi hopes that Cuba will march towards freedom and democracy
The president of the Senate, Garibaldi Alves (PMDB-RN), commented last Tuesday (19) on the resignation of Cuban leader Fidel Castro, saying that he expects Cuba to experience democracy and freedom in the upcoming years.
Suplicy takes his message of peace to Iraq
The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind, the answer is blowin’ in the wind. These pacifist verses written by Bob Dylan, already sang at the Plenary by senator Eduardo Suplicy (PT-SP), were recently heard in war-torn Iraq, where Suplicy spent 2 days.
Congress reaches agreement to change provisional measures
The Senate and the Chamber of Deputies will vote as soon as possible the proposal of constitutional amendment (PEC) destined to simplify the legislative procedure for provisional measures. Usually, provisional measures are not analyzed in due time, and end up stopping deliberation of all other bills in both Houses.
Public broadcasting is a constitutional demand, specialists agree in public hearing
Senator Jonas Pinheiro dies at 67
Senator Jonas Pinheiro (DEM-MT) died in Cuiaba (MT) last Tuesday (19), due to multiplan organ failure. A senator since 1995, he was known for his vast knowledge on agriculture. Jonas Pinheiro dedicated his mandate to defend the Brazilian investment in the rural side of the country.