Thursday, March 9, 2017

@18:15, 3/9/17

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Times Insider

Matters of Public Record: Rich Resource for Reporters

Reporters James Glanz and Agustin Armendariz explain why their front page story about cancer fraud allegations reminds us about the importance of public records.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/08/science/cancer-carlo-croce.html

Dr. Croce's work is suddenly in tatters. 
He will be lucky to save his tenure.

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Science

Years of Ethics Charges, but Star Cancer Researcher Gets a Pass

Dr. Carlo Croce was repeatedly cleared by Ohio State University, which reaped millions from his grants. Now, he faces new whistle-blower accusations.

As above.
Dr. Carlo Croce will be lucky to save his tenure.

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U.S.

Justice Dept. Declines to Back Claim Trump Is Not Under Investigation

Officials said the White House had not relied on any information from the Justice Department when it denied the existence of an investigation.

I have been told that it is impossible to logically prove a negative.
I will observe that the F.B.I. is always interested in who the Russian diplomats are talking to.  Conversations are between two people.  Russian counterparties have not been mentioned.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterparty

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Opinion

Falling Subway and Bus Ridership in New York

Readers cite the poor subway service on the weekend, and the crisis in city bus service.

We can hope it is temporary while new residents learn to use the system.

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Health

American Medical Association Opposes Republican Health Plan

The doctors’ group, which backed the Affordable Care Act, said it was concerned that too many people would lose health coverage under the House bill.

The A.M.A. has had another think.

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N.Y. / Region

A Mediterranean Escape on the Upper East Side

Korali, with its fresh seafood, Greek olive oil, airy décor and cheerful customer base, makes for the perfect ode to a taverna.
U.S.

E.P.A. Chief Says He Doubts Carbon Dioxide’s Role in Global Warming

The statement by Scott Pruitt, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, contradicts scientific consensus that carbon dioxide is heating the planet.
N.Y. / Region

Fighting for New York’s Homeless: What’s Fair?

Mayor Bill de Blasio proposes shelters in the neighborhoods that homeless people come from. Council members say they should be distributed across the city. Cue showdown.
N.Y. / Region

Amid de Blasio’s Modest Goals on Homelessness, State Proposal Gains Support

With Mayor Bill de Blasio saying New York City hoped to reduce its shelter population by 4 percent over five years, a Queens lawmaker says his idea for a rental assistance program could do more.
Opinion

Follow the Health Care Money

The Republican health care bill is, in no small measure, a tax cut for the wealthy.


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