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The Most Fundamental Test of Intellectual And Ethical Integrity
Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 2 minutes ago
… is whether or not someone will argue against their interest. If you are
rich, do you ever argue for high taxes, perhaps? If you are a home owner,
do you argue for policies which even the field with renting? If you have a
job doing something harmful, do you argue that job shouldn’t exist […]
yes
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Philly Fed Mfg "Continued to Grow" in April
Calculated Risk at Calculated Risk - 42 minutes ago
From the Philly Fed: April 2019 Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey
*Regional manufacturing activity continued to grow in Apri*l, according to
results from this month’s Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. Although
the survey’s indicators for general activity and shipments fell from their
readings last month, the indicators for new orders, employment, and the
workweek improved. The survey’s indexes for future activity and employment
continued to moderate, but the surveyed firms remained generally optimistic
about growth over the next six months.
*The index for current manufactu... more »
A blink of hope.
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Read Barr’s News Conference Remarks Ahead of the Mueller Report Release
NYT > Politics - 44 minutes ago
Attorney General William P. Barr addressed journalists on Thursday ahead of
the release the report by the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III.
All spin in a dead voice.
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Who Is William Barr? He Decides What the Public Can See in Mueller’s Report
EILEEN SULLIVAN at NYT > Politics - 1 hour ago
The attorney general has decided what parts of Mr. Mueller’s report the
public will be allowed to read. Here are five things to know about him.
He is a creature of the administration.
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Full Video: Barr Speaks to Reporters Before Releasing Mueller Report
NYT > Politics - 1 hour ago
Attorney General William P. Barr held a news conference before the report
by the special counsel was made available to the public.
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Retail Sales increased 1.6% in March
Calculated Risk at Calculated Risk - 2 hours ago
On a monthly basis, retail sales decreased 0.2 percent from February to
March (seasonally adjusted), and sales were up 3.6 percent from March 2018.
From the Census Bureau report:
Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for March 2019,
adjusted for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences,
but not for price changes, were $514.1 billion, an *increase of 1.6 percent
from the previous month*, and 3.6 percent above March 2018. … The January
2019 to February 2019 percent change was unrevised from down 0.2 percent.
[image: Retail Sales] *Click on graph f... more »
Spring hopes.
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Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims decreased to 192,000
Calculated Risk at Calculated Risk - 2 hours ago
The DOL reported:
In the week ending April 13, the advance figure for *seasonally adjusted
initial claims was 192,000*, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's
revised level. This is the *lowest level for initial claims since September
6, 1969* when it was 182,000. The previous week's level was revised up by
1,000 from 196,000 to 197,000. The 4-week moving average was 201,250, a
decrease of 6,000 from the previous week's revised average. This is the
lowest level for this average since November 1, 1969 when it was 200,500.
The previous week's average was revised up by 250 from 2... more »
The fix is in.
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Mueller Report Live Updates: Barr Delivers Vigorous Defense of Trump
PETER BAKER at NYT > Politics - 2 hours ago
The redacted report by the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, covers
his investigation into Russian election interference, any ties to the Trump
campaign and possible presidential obstruction.
Zombies are not vigorous.
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When Will the Mueller Report Come Out? Why the Redactions? And More
SHARON LaFRANIERE at NYT > Politics - 2 hours ago
The highly anticipated report will tell us a lot about Russia’s 2016
election interference, any contacts between Moscow and the Trump campaign
and possible presidential obstruction.
"Teach the controversy"
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The Mueller Report: What to Watch For Today
THE NEW YORK TIMES at NYT > Politics - 4 hours ago
It’s finally happening: The findings of the investigation by special
counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, will be made public.
Thinking while reading is hard work.
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We Asked the 2020 Democrats About Climate Change (Yes, All of Them). Here Are Their Ideas.
LISA FRIEDMAN and MAGGIE ASTOR at NYT > Politics - 4 hours ago
The New York Times sent a climate policy survey to the 18 declared
candidates. They all want to stick to the Paris Agreement. Beyond that,
they diverge.
Attention spans vary.
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How 18 Democratic Candidates Responded to a Climate Policy Survey
THE NEW YORK TIMES at NYT > Politics - 4 hours ago
Here are the full answers from all of the declared Democratic presidential
candidates.
Life is short.
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What to Watch Ahead of Mueller Report Release
THE NEW YORK TIMES at NYT > Politics - 6 hours ago
The findings of the investigation by special counsel, Robert S. Mueller
III, will be made public on Thursday.
Late.
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On Politics: Mueller Report to Be Released Today
NYT > Politics - 9 hours ago
After almost two years of subpoenas, indictments and search warrants, the
special counsel’s report — partially redacted — will be made public.
A past event.
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HUD Moves to Limit Public Housing Aid for Undocumented Immigrants
ANNIE KARNI and MICHAEL D. SHEAR at NYT > Politics - 11 hours ago
The rule would require expanded use of a verification system meant to
confirm a person’s immigration and citizenship status and determine whether
people are eligible for benefits.
More cruelty.
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New U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela Aim to Choke Off Government’s Finances
CLIFFORD KRAUSS at NYT > Politics - 11 hours ago
The Trump administration cut off the central bank’s access to United States
currency and limited its ability to conduct international financial
transactions.
Assination might work.
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Assination might work.
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Terry McAuliffe Will Not Run for President
JONATHAN MARTIN at NYT > Politics - 13 hours ago
The former Virginia governor concluded that his moderate profile would have
limited appeal when Democrats appear to be choosing between younger,
progressive contenders and veteran politicians.
Depression speaks.
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Depression speaks.
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Thursday: Retail Sales, Unemployment Claims, Philly Fed Mfg
Calculated Risk at Calculated Risk - 14 hours ago
Thursday:
• At 8:30 AM: The *initial weekly unemployment claims* report will be
released. The consensus is for 206 thousand initial claims, up from 196
thousand the previous week.
• At 8:30 AM: *Retail sales* for March is scheduled to be released. The
consensus is for 0.8% increase in retail sales.
• At 8:30 AM: the *Philly Fed manufacturing survey* for April. The
consensus is for a reading of 10.2, down from 13.7.
Tunnel vision?
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Tunnel vision?
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2020 Democrats Seek Voters in an Unusual Spot: Fox News
MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM and SYDNEY EMBER at NYT > Politics - 15 hours ago
A network known for conservative commentary and staunch loyalty to the
president is drawing Democratic candidates eager for a big platform with
access to Trump voters.
yes
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yes
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White House and Justice Dept. Officials Discussed Mueller Report Before Release
MARK MAZZETTI, MAGGIE HABERMAN, NICHOLAS FANDOS and KATIE BENNER at NYT > Politics - 17 hours ago
Some of President Trump’s advisers are concerned about whether he will
retaliate against them if the report reveals them as sources of damaging
details.
Declair victory.
Declair victory.
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