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N.Y. / Region

Improvisations on Small Plates

By FRAN SCHUMER | Mar 28th 2014

Appetites of all sizes can find bold dishes, reasons to linger and a lively beat at Mompou Tapas Wine Bar and Lounge in Newark.

Restaurants 

Tapas, dim sum and sushi.  I like them all.

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U.S.

A Push in Laredo to Raze Abandoned Houses Used in Drug Deals

By JULIÁN AGUILAR | Mar 29th 2014

The Border Patrol and the Texas National Guard are working with the city of Laredo to demolish structures there that have been identified as stash houses for drug runners.

Drug Abuse and Traffic; Demolition; Real Estate and Housing (Residential) 

The process could easily be abused.

Texas should be cautious.

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N.Y. / Region

While in Albany, Lawmakers Squeeze Their Stipends

By SUSANNE CRAIG and THOMAS KAPLAN | Mar 26th 2014

Some New York legislators, now negotiating the state budget, have been accused of taking advantage of their per diem to pad their paychecks and fund extracurricular activities.

State Legislatures; Hotels and Travel Lodgings; Wages and Salaries; Budgets and Budgeting 

The legislators are not in it for the money.

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World

U.N. Official Denounces Syria on Aid Access

By SOMINI SENGUPTA | Mar 28th 2014 

Syria is having an anarchy.

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