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The Senate: Still Great at Deliberating, but Less So at Legislating
Carl Hulse at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Today’s Senate, devoted almost only to confirming the president’s
nominations, is hardly a hotbed of legislative activity. Members of both
parties would like that to change.
Remove Mitch McConnell.
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Open Thread
Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 6 hours ago
As usual, feel free to use the comments to discuss topics unrelated to
recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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A Debate Recap, and a Debate Preview: This Week in the 2020 Race
Maggie Astor and Matt Stevens at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
Also this week, Kamala Harris releases a long-awaited plan, Elizabeth
Warren wants to expand Social Security, and President Trump has a new
Republican challenger.
Maybe.
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Biden and Warren Avoid Direct Conflict — But for How Long?
Alexander Burns and Katie Glueck at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
They have staked out diverging political paths, but have mostly refrained
from attacking each other. Now a more combative phase of the race seems
inevitable.
There ts no need to cower.
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Justice Dept. to Honor Team That Worked on Kavanaugh Confirmation Process
Katie Benner at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
The attorney general will award those who worked “to support the
nomination” of Brett M. Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, according to an
email reviewed by The New York Times.
"Let the dead past bury its dead."
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"Let the dead past bury its dead."
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Impeachment Inquiry or Just Plain Oversight? It Depends on Who You Ask
Nicholas Fandos at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Democrats say they have started a full impeachment investigation.
Republicans disagree. A judge may have the final word.
Ask them all.
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Ask them all.
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14 Million Watched Democrats Debate in Houston
Michael M. Grynbaum at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
The New York Times will join CNN in co-sponsoring next month’s debate in
Ohio, another sign of the paper’s expanded public profile.
The next president is worth seeing.
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The next president is worth seeing.
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With Markers and Straws, Trump’s Campaign Sells Defiance as a Lifestyle
Katie Rogers at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Trump-branded products celebrate the president’s urge to fight back.
Goody bags.
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Goody bags.
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Top Immigration Judge Departs Amid Broader Discontent Over Trump Policies
Katie Benner at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
The judge gave no reason for his departure, but it comes on the heels of a
shake-up among the top leaders of the immigration courts.
The administration is following a discredited precedent on immigration.
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The administration is following a discredited precedent on immigration.
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Liz Cheney, Tart-Tongued Fighter, Is Warring With Rand Paul Over Who’s Trumpier
Sheryl Gay Stolberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
Ms. Cheney, the No. 3 House Republican, has supplanted her father, Dick
Cheney, as the most combative Cheney in Washington. She usually attacks
Democrats, but not this time.
Internal dissension is a good thing for Republicans.
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Internal dissension is a good thing for Republicans.
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Interior Dept. Takes Next Step Toward Sale of Drilling Leases in Arctic Refuge
Henry Fountain at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
The Trump administration released a final environmental report on the plan
for oil and gas development in a pristine part of Alaska.
The arctic needs no further help. Its change is assured.
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The arctic needs no further help. Its change is assured.
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U.S. Appeals Court Reinstates Emoluments Case Against Trump
Sharon LaFraniere at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
A panel of federal judges in New York said a lower court had erred in
dismissing the suit and ordered that it be allowed to proceed.
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/50303/merlin-and-vivien
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from Merlin and Vivien
In Love, if Love be Love, if Love be ours,
Faith and unfaith can ne’er be equal powers:
Unfaith in aught is want of faith in all.
It is the little rift within the lute,
That by and by will make the music mute,
And ever widening slowly silence all.
The little rift within the lover’s lute,
Or little pitted speck in garner’d fruit,
That rotting inward slowly moulders all.
It is not worth the keeping: let it go:
But shall it? answer, darling, answer, no.
And trust me not at all or all in all.
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/50303/merlin-and-vivien
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The Times and CNN Will Host the Next Democratic Debate in Ohio
Maggie Astor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
The Democratic National Committee has announced that the next debate will
be held on Oct. 15, with a possible second night on Oct. 16.
"Forward in all directions"
WPKN
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"Forward in all directions"
WPKN
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Mystery Solved: Private-Equity-Backed Firms Are Behind Ad Blitz on ‘Surprise Billing’
Reed Abelson, Julie Creswell and Margot Sanger-Katz at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
Two doctor-staffing companies are pushing back against legislation that
could hit their bottom lines.
"Business as usuual"
"What the traffic will bear"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Gould
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"Business as usuual"
"What the traffic will bear"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Gould
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Andrew McCabe Asks Justice Dept. Whether Grand Jury Rejected Charges
Eileen Sullivan and Adam Goldman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The request was the latest development in the saga of Mr. McCabe, the
former deputy F.B.I. director and a frequent target of President Trump’s
who is now under criminal investigation.
Mr. McCabe has a wise lawyer.
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Mr. McCabe has a wise lawyer.
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Elizabeth Heng Ad, Targeting Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Draws a Backlash
Jennifer Medina at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
A Republican political action committee paid for the provocative
advertisement, which aired during the Democratic primary debate on Thursday
night.
The Republican party does not know its limits.
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The Republican party does not know its limits.
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Brief Notes On The Democratic Primaries
Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 1 day ago
The polling is all over the place, but generally Biden is in first place,
with Sanders or Warren in second. In early primary states it’s generally
Biden, but only slightly ahead of Sanders. The clear truth about Biden is
that he’s senile and gaffe prone. Even if you like his politics (which,
obviously, I don’t), […]
Warren is the better candidate.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_contract
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Warren is the better candidate.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_contract
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Debate Night: The ‘On Politics’ Breakdown
Lisa Lerer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The candidates not named Biden, Warren and Sanders sure needed a moment,
and they sure tried hard to get one.
Yes.
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Yes.
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Trade Tensions Ease as China Drops Some Pork and Soybean Tariffs
Alexandra Stevenson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Details were scant, but the move could help ease Chinese food prices and
comes as trade talks between the two countries are set to resume next month.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_War
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Military_Classics
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_War
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Military_Classics
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Salvadorans, Washington’s Builders, Face Expulsion Under Trump
Nelson D. Schwartz at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Tens of thousands of workers in and around the capital were here legally
because of adversity in their homeland. Now they are fighting to stay.
Administration policy is stupid.
Administration policy is stupid.
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