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Opinion
New Jersey Towns’ Efforts to Shirk Housing Obligations
A court says wealthy communities will be held accountable for meeting responsibilities they have escaped through years of legal sleight of hand.
"The
town governments that appeared last year before the court argued that
they should not be held responsible for affordable housing that had not
been built during the years of obstruction. This complaint seemed to infuriate the
justices, who ruled unanimously that no credible reading of the court’s
past rulings would support such an outcome, and that the towns were
still “constitutionally obligated” to provide a fair share of the
affordable housing need.
The
latest ruling could easily allow development of tens of thousands of
new homes for low- and moderate-income families. But given how the towns
have behaved so far, the court would be wise to keep a close eye on
what they do."2
U.S.
Claims of Corrupt Immigration Contractors Go Unexamined, Investigators Say
Investigators say they have been denied the authority to look into dozens of cases. And they have warned of national security implications.Yes.
"“The root cause is a failure of leadership to address the issue,” said Mr. Roth, whose independent office investigates cases that are referred to it, but only a small fraction of the overall number. “If they are right about not having the authority to investigate contractors, then they should seek a statutory fix.”"
All legislation has been blocked or heavily impeded by the Republican congress.
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The Upshot
Peak Millennial? Cities Can’t Assume a Continued Boost From the Young
Over the next few years, demographic research shows, the growth in demand for urban living could stall.The boom may have stalled for a decade.
I doubt it has.
Apartment rents have exceeded starting salaries
College enrollments have not fallen.
The price of cars has not fallen.
Commute times are not slower.
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U.S.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Appeal From Texas on Voter ID Case
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. issued an unusual statement explaining that the court remains free to consider the case after further proceedings in the lower courts.The electorate is not done with the attempt to limit the franchise.
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Travel
In Michigan, a Fight Over the Future of a Fabled Trout River
A fish farm in the city of Grayling has prompted debate (and a legal challenge) about its impact on the Au Sable, a stream revered by anglers.It matters.
The federal regulations are explicit.
The answer is no.
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Opinion
Why the C.D.C.’s Power to Quarantine Should Worry Us
The administration of Donald J. Trump has even more authority to detain people than the Obama administration had during the Ebola crisis.It is late to worry.
There must be good law.
There will be no court test of these laws until a victim of them develops standing to sue.
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N.Y. / Region
Once a Leading Foe of Tobacco, New York Lags Under de Blasio
The mayor has championed some public health initiatives, notably on mental health, but a series of proposals to further tighten tobacco use has languished.I am not going to worry about Mayor de Blasio.
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World
For France’s Left, a Time of Crisis
The governing Socialists are deeply unpopular and given little chance in the coming presidential election, as European voters abandon the left.The laboring class will have to starve for a few years.
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U.S.
Storm That Roared Through the South Sweeps Into the Northeast
Fueled by two low-pressure systems, the storm is expected to reach its peak overnight, with heavy wind gusts.New York city was on the warm side of the storm.
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U.S.
Tornado Kills 4 People in Hattiesburg, Miss.
Scores of homes were also flattened when the storm ripped through the Southern Mississippi city in the darkness of early morning, officials said.The Deep South could use some help if they will accept it.
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Health
Are New Drugs for Hepatitis C Safe? A Report Raises Concerns
Drugs approved in recent years that can cure hepatitis C may have severe side effects, including liver failure, a new report suggests."“We don’t want people to ignore it and lead to risks to patients,” he said. “We don’t want people to overreact and not treat patients who should be treated. A lot of doctors are unclear about it, and if doctors are unclear, patients are, too.”"
Hepatitis C will kill.
The drugs can kill if misused.
Better instruction in when and how to use the drugs is required.
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