Friday, April 28, 2017

@22:00, 4/28/17

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1
Opinion

Failing the ‘Mnuchin Test’

“There will be no absolute tax cut for the upper class,” Secretary Mnuchin said a few months ago. Trump’s plan violates that standard.

The proposed plan will not pass.

2
Magazine

Judge John Hodgman on the Deal to Eat a Spoonful of Dirt

Just get it over with. Your brother paid you a dollar to make a fool of yourself, and we all want to see it.

Yes, eat some dirt if the money is retained.

3
U.S.

Chicago Aviation Security Chief Is Fired Weeks After United Episode

He supervised the officers who removed Dr. David Dao from a United flight, but his termination arose from an unrelated sexual harassment allegation.

Another story.

4
World

Video: Waking Up on an Orangutan Island

A palm oil company known for turning orangutan habitat into plantation land has helped the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation purchase an island for this critically endangered species.

Guilt money.

5
U.S.

Jim DeMint Is Said to Be Out at Heritage Foundation

The anticipated shake-up comes at an inopportune time for the group, with several major pieces of conservative legislation on the agenda in Congress.

ObamaCare is a Heritage production.

6
U.S.

Doctor Linked to Senator Menendez’s Corruption Case Is Convicted of Fraud

The conviction of Dr. Salomon E. Melgen could pose significant ramifications for his federal corruption case with Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey.

The fix was not in.

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Opinion

James Comey’s Influence on the Election

A federal prosecutor and others pass judgment on the F.B.I. director.

James Comey is either incompetent or corrupt.
He will have one term.

8
U.S.

Congress at 100 Days: Frenetic Action but Few Accomplishments

Partisanship and a chaotic White House have combined to undermine the opportunity for Republicans to enact the legislation they have long desired.

The desired legislation is terrible.

9
U.S.

Trump Sounds Forceful Tone at Holocaust Remembrance: ‘Never Again’

The president appears to be trying to reset his relationship with the Jewish community after a series of controversies.

Easy words.

10
Technology

Tech Roundup: Things We’ve Learned About Travis Kalanick

The chief executive of Uber isn’t afraid of a fight or of taking risks. We’ve known that for a while. But did you hear about his gaming skills on the Wii?

Uber is unfair to labor.


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