Friday, March 3, 2017

@20:00, 3/3/17

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1
Podcasts

‘The Daily’: Trump’s Earthquake of Unity

We analyze the president’s optimistic address to a joint sessions of Congress on Tuesday night.

Less than half.

2
Podcasts

‘The Daily’: It Started at a Dinner Party

What an event held years before Donald Trump announced his run for president tells us about the origins of his sweeping immigration plans.

Jeff Sessions does not have a life.

3
World

Salary of Australia Post’s Chief Draws Scrutiny of Executive Pay

The compensation package, worth $4.3 million, was at the level of a top-ranking executive at a publicly listed private company, experts said.

Pay the position less.
The postal system is also the internet and the telephone.
Monopolies should be regulated to control profits.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Post#Products_and_services

4
Podcasts

‘The Daily’: ‘Normal Things’ Between Sessions and Russia

What was Jeff Sessions, the new attorney general, doing meeting with the Russian ambassador two months before the election? We discuss on today’s show.

There are still cold warriors in Washington.
A new crop is coming along.
The administrations extra diplomatic relations are exposed.


U.S.

Senate Will Weigh In on H. R. McMaster’s Appointment

Because General McMaster is on active duty and the Senate votes on any major change in assignment for general officers, it will take up his appointment on Tuesday.

H.R. McMaster will be questioned.

6
Well

Frequent, Brisk Walks May Aid Those With Early Alzheimer’s

Some people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease showed improved physical abilities and slowed memory loss from a walking program.

Do what works.

7
Food

Video: Black Bean Soup

Black beans star in this simple and delicious vegetarian soup.

I can do that.

8
N.Y. / Region

The F.B.I. Questioned de Blasio. Hours Later, This Man Was Fired.

Mystery surrounds the firing of a senior manager at a New York City agency not long after the mayor met with the F.B.I.

There may or may not be a connection.

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U.S.

Majority Rule Means the Power to Stop, Not Just Start, an Investigation

Republicans have not budged from their opposition to a special bipartisan inquiry into Russian meddling in the election, and any links to President Trump or his aides.

The necessary majority will be found to start an investigation.

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U.S.

Video: Jeff Sessions’ Testimony on Russia Contacts

In this footage from his confirmation hearing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he “did not have communications with the Russians.” A Justice Department official more recently said Mr. Sessions had two conversations with Ambassador, Sergey I. Kislyak.

A stone wall and a lie.

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