Saturday, April 1, 2017

@23:20, 3/31/17

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N.Y. / Region

Looking for a Lost Child on the Train

Getting caught up in a subway search.

Entertained through a delay
Now I am looking for resolution.

2
U.S.

Sean Spicer Repeats Trump’s Unproven Wiretapping Allegation

Senior government officials have repeatedly and forcefully rejected the claim, saying they have seen no evidence of direct surveillance by the Obama administration.

Sean Spicer has removed all doubt.

3
U.S.

Sean Spicer Misquotes Evelyn Farkas in Latest Defense of Trump’s Wiretapping Claim

President Trump’s press secretary misquoted a former Obama official as proof of the president’s spying accusation, and misled about Mr. Trump’s taxes.

Sean Spicer needs a better writer.

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N.Y. / Region

Ex-Christie Allies Face Sentencing for Roles in Bridge Scandal

Bridget Anne Kelly and Bill Baroni were convicted last year of conspiracy and wire fraud in the 2013 scheme to close access lanes to the George Washington Bridge.

These are the people convicted.

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The Learning Network

Questions for: ‘In Major Defeat for Trump, Push to Repeal Health Law Fails’

Why did House Republican leaders pull their proposed legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act?

Trump will yield no power.
Some found the bill gentle, some found it cruel.
There was no effective majority for the bill.

6
U.S.

U.S. Officials Chastise Judge Over Who Complained of Agents ‘Stalking’

In a letter to California’s chief judge, the attorney general and homeland security secretary defended the practice of making immigration arrests in courthouses.

The Trump administration is wrong.

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U.S.

Trump University Suit Settlement Approved by Judge

The approval of the settlement, assuming it stands, brings to a close a case that garnered outsize national attention during the presidential race.

Trump garnered a majority of electoral votes.
The Trump University scandal was not sufficiently loud.

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Magazine

Judge John Hodgman on Peanut Butter Straight From the Jar

A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. A spoonful of peanut butter makes you look sad in front of your work colleagues.

It is not my choice.
Toasted almonds work better for me.

9
Business Day

Justices Side With Free-Speech Challenge to Credit Card Fees

The justices ruled in favor of five New York businesses that wanted to inform their customers that they imposed a surcharge for the use of credit cards.

Things are worth what you pay for them.
People should know.

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Times Insider

What We’re Reading

Great reads around the web, from Michael Wines, Valeriya Safronova and others.

There is always more to know.


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