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Appeals Court Nominee Shaped DeVos’s Illegal Loan Forgiveness Effort
Steven J. Menashi, who could be confirmed Thursday, helped devise an
Education Department plan to use Social Security data to deny students debt
relief, an effort that a judge ruled violated privacy laws.
The Republican senate does not resist prejudice.
2
‘Does Anyone Know More About Litigation Than Trump?’ the President Once Asked. Probably Not.
President Trump faces perhaps more significant challenges with more
consequences to his presidency than any modern occupant of the Oval Office
has confronted at one time.
Trump has years of experience losing his fights.
Losing may be a persistant habit.
3
What the 2019 Election Means for 2020
Four lessons from Tuesday night.
Better news than was hoped for.
4
E.P.A. Watchdog, Citing ‘Open Defiance’ of Inquiries, Rebukes Top Agency Aide
The agency's inspector general assailed the official for refusing to
cooperate, calling his actions a “flagrant problem.”
"Change the law before changing policy" has been neglected.
5
Jeff Sessions Will Run to Reclaim Alabama Senate Seat
The former attorney general and four-term senator risks reigniting attacks
from President Trump, who could undermine his standing in the primary race.
He is a man of faith.
6
Visclosky, Longtime Indiana Democrat, to Retire as Centrists Exit Congress
Pete Visclosky, the longest-serving congressman from Indiana, was the
latest in a series of experienced legislators in both parties to leave
Congress.
The Republican war on government is claiming victims.
7
Tucson Rejects Sanctuary Status as Places Across U.S. Vote on Their Futures
The city has historically supported immigrants’ rights, but voters thought
Proposition 205 went too far. Here’s an overview of that and other notable
referendum results across the United States.
Money talks.
Racism has a constituency.
8
Bill Making Animal Cruelty a Federal Crime Headed to President Trump’s Desk
The Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that, if signed into law,
would make the torture of animals a federal felony punishable by fines and
up to seven years in prison.
Enforcement will be dificult.
9
Top Ukraine Diplomat Testified Giuliani Spearheaded Pressure for Investigations
The top American diplomat in Ukraine, who is to be the first witness in
public House impeachment hearings, told investigators it was Rudolph W.
Giuliani who instigated the Ukraine pressure campaign.
Giuliani is personally employed by Trump.
10
Stone Trial Links Trump More Closely to 2016 Effort to Obtain Stolen Emails
Newly revealed calls between President Trump and Roger Stone dovetailed
with key developments in the theft of Democratic emails, prosecutors said.
Republican operatives are responsible for multiple crimes.
11
Impeachment Inquiry Transcripts: Key Excerpts From William Taylor’s Testimony
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
House investigators released the interview transcript of a witness who
provided one of the most damning accounts about the actions at the heart of
the inquiry.
The recording of the phone call is not yet public.
12
The G.O.P.’s Election Day Problem in the Suburbs Is Getting Worse
In Virginia, Pennsylvania and Kentucky, many voters in historically
Republican suburbs supported Democratic candidates, in part because of
antipathy toward President Trump.
Yes.
13
Flint’s Children Suffer in Class After Years of Drinking the Lead-Poisoned Water
The city’s schools, stretched even before the lead crisis, are struggling
with demands for individualized education programs and behavioral
interventions for children with high lead exposure.
It looks probable Michigan must pay for individualized education.
14
The Equal Rights Amendment May Pass Now. It’s Only Been 96 Years.
Virginia, soon to be under Democratic control, will likely be the 38th
state to ratify the amendment. The Supreme Court could decide what happens
next.
The Republican party will continue to fight the ERA.
15
The Lore of ‘The Godfather’ Resurfaces at Roger Stone’s Trial
Few films or books have entered the American lexicon as deeply as this mob
chronicle, which is set to play a role at the Stone trial in Washington.
People need words for concepts.
They get them from writers.
16
Ayanna Pressley Endorses Elizabeth Warren for President
Ms. Pressley backed her home state senator, a longtime ally. “We find
ourselves in a fight for the soul of our nation, and I know Elizabeth can
win it,” she said.
No surprise.
17
Judge Voids Trump-Backed ‘Conscience Rule’ for Health Workers
The administration’s policy would have protected doctors and others who
refused to perform procedures on religious grounds.
Separation of church and state is the rule.
18
Early Problems as Trump’s Signature Veterans’ Health Plan Rolls Out
Officials administering the plan said they were unable to guarantee a
network large enough to accommodate all the veterans who may seek care.
Buying the rural veterans vote cheap.
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The Trump Impeachment Inquiry: Latest Updates
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
House Democrats on Wednesday released William B. Taylor Jr.’s interview
transcript and announced public hearings for the impeachment inquiry will
begin next week.
Crossed tees and dotted ies.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I
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Warren Has Her Plan. Buttigieg Suggests Another Way to Cut Health Prices.
A single-payer system can lower prices by setting them. But lots of
countries regulate prices and have private insurance, too.
Single payer is the way to proceed.
We can patch the A C A for a few years.
The health care industry must be brought under control.
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