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New U.S. Sanctions Seek to Block Venezuelan Oil Shipments to Cuba
The sanctions, senior administration officials said, could force a
“recalibration” of Venezuela’s relationship with Cuba, which has been
defending the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuela will have to find another sour oil refiner.
Venezuela is a sovereign nation.
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New U.S. Sanctions Seek to Block Venezuelan Oil Shipments to Cuba
The sanctions, senior administration officials said, could force a
“recalibration” of Venezuela’s relationship with Cuba, which has been
defending the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
Piracy?
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Barr Orders Investigations of Discrimination at F.B.I. and B ureau of Prisons
The attorney general sought to allay concerns among members of a Justice
Department group that advocates on behalf of gay, lesbian and transgender
employees.
Barr will have a problem when he finds discrimination.
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Education Department Has Stalled on Debt Relief for Defrauded Students
The Education Department failed to approve a single application for student
loan relief in the second half of last year, according to new data, defying
court orders.
Contempt of court.
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BEA: March Vehicles Sales at 17.5 Million SAAR
The BEA released their estimate of March vehicle sales. The BEA estimated
sales of 17.48 million SAAR in March 2019 (Seasonally Adjusted Annual
Rate), up 5.7% from the February sales rate, and up 1.4% from March 2018.
With the strong sales in March, 2019 is averaging 16.9 million (average of
seasonally adjusted rate), just behind sales last year (17.0 million
average through Q1).
[image: Annual Vehicle Sales]
*Click on graph for larger image.*
This graph shows annual light vehicle sales since 1976. Source: BEA.
Sales for 2018 were the fourth best ever, and the 2019 sales rate is l... more »
forward guessing.
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Trump Lawyer Asserts President’s Right to Keep Tax Returns Private
The lawyer’s argument foreshadows a likely and far-reaching legal fight
over President Trump’s tax returns that could wind up in the Supreme Court.
Wrong but there will be a delay.
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In New York, 2020 Democrats Offer a Range of Views on Racial Justice
The candidates addressed the annual conference of the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, an essential event for Democrats seeking higher office.
Some Democrats are worse than others.
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BEA: March Vehicles Sales at 17.5 Million SAAR
The BEA released their estimate of March vehicle sales. The BEA estimated
sales of 17.48 million SAAR in March 2019 (Seasonally Adjusted Annual
Rate), up 5.7% from the February sales rate, and up 1.4% from March 2018.
With the strong sales in March, 2019 is averaging 16.9 million (average of
seasonally adjusted rate), just behind sales last year (17.0 million
average through Q1).
[image: Annual Vehicle Sales]
*Click on graph for larger image.*
This graph shows annual light vehicle sales since 1976. Source: BEA.
Sales for 2018 were the fourth best ever, and the 2019 sales rate is l... more »
Guess.
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Trump Lawyer Asserts President’s Right to Keep Tax Returns Private
The lawyer’s argument foreshadows a likely and far-reaching legal fight
over President Trump’s tax returns that could wind up in the Supreme Court.
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In New York, 2020 Democrats Offer a Range of Views on Racial Justice
The candidates addressed the annual conference of the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, an essential event for Democrats seeking higher office.||
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