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Bloomberg Once Linked 2008 Crisis to End of Redlining Bias in Home Loans
The billionaire drew condemnation for his newly surfaced comments on
redlining, in which banks discriminated against people of color seeking to
borrow money to afford homes.
Banks have a responsibility to their shareholders to be cautious.
2
House Votes to Extend Deadline to Ratify Equal Rights Amendment
The House voted largely along party lines to extend a 1982 deadline for
states to ratify the amendment, which mandates equality between the sexes.
But the vote was largely symbolic.
Pretty window dressing.
McConnell will not give it a vote.
3
Veterans Affairs, a Trump Signature Issue, Is Facing Turmoil Again
The mysterious firing of the department’s deputy secretary was the latest
incident to shake the agency as it embarks on ambitious changes to health
care.
Cheap medical care is an oxymoron.
4
In Bipartisan Bid to Restrain Trump, Senate Passes Iran War Powers Resolution
Some Republicans crossed party lines to join Democrats in voting to curtail
President Trump’s ability to wage war with Iran, weeks after a drone strike
killed a top Iranian general.
I am surprised.
Trump will not sign this bill.
5
‘Mass of Dead Energy’ vs. ‘Barking Clown’: Trump and Bloomberg Swap Insults
President Trump and the Democratic presidential hopeful Michael R.
Bloomberg exchanged sharp words on Twitter.
All true.
6
U.S. Faces Tough ‘Great Game’ Against China in Central Asia and Beyond
The Trump administration sees former Soviet republics in the heart of Asia
as critical battlegrounds in the struggle with China over global influence.
But American policies could fall short.
The Great Game requires common borders.
7
Hope Hicks to Return to the White House After a Nearly Two-Year Absence
President Trump’s former communications director will return as an aide to
Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law and senior adviser.
Trump does not learn.
8
Trump Fights Back After John Kelly Defends Vindman
President Trump had a busy morning on Twitter, also sharing accusations of
bias against a juror in the case of his friend Roger Stone.
There are facts and there is Faux.
They do not intersect.
9
Experiment Shows Conservatives More Willing to Share Wealth Than They Say
Across 60 nations, Trump supporters are outliers on their views on economic
inequality. But their actions suggest it’s not a core philosophical
difference.
The number of filthy rich in the U.S. is relatively small.
10
On Politics: Your Turn, Nevada
The candidates take a breath, and a top Iowa Democrat resigns. This is your
morning tip sheet.
Barr seems to be in trouble with Trump.
11
Do You Feel That You Don’t Fit in Politically? We Want to Hear From You
A national reporter is interested in doing more coverage of voters who feel
they don’t fit in politically.
I am not comfortable in foreign countries.
I am a progressive and vote with the Democratic party.
12
Biden Needs Black Voters to Lift His Campaign. But He Has Competition.
Joe Biden is looking ahead to South Carolina to resurrect his candidacy.
There are signs that it may be a bigger challenge after defeats in Iowa and
New Hampshire.
The black vote has begun to understand democratic power.
13
The Bloomberg Campaign Is a Waterfall of Cash
The billionaire has deployed his corporation in service of his presidential
bid, producing slick events and recruiting staff members with unusually
high pay and other perks.
I hope Michael Bloomberg is smarter than he is portrayed in the press.
14
The Nevada Caucuses Are Up Next. Will They Unfold Smoothly?
State party officials released new details about their plans on Thursday,
but after the chaos in Iowa, campaigns are worried that their months of
effort in Nevada could go to waste.
They will do well if they use traditional methods.
15
This Lawmaker Wants to Remove the Words ‘Illegal Alien’ From the Law
She’s not the only one. Across the country, politicians and immigration
activists are taking aim at the rhetoric etched into official documents.
Not a bad idea.
16
Experiment Shows Conservatives More Willing to Share Wealth Than They Say
Across 60 nations, Trump supporters are outliers on their views on economic
inequality. But their actions suggest it’s not a core philosophical
difference.
The statistical methods are poor at best.
17
Voting on Your Phone: New Elections App Ignites Security Debate
A start-up says it has developed a smartphone tool through which voters can
cast ballots anywhere. But researchers say the app is riddled with security
flaws.
It is just a bad idea.
Early voting and absentee ballots are enough of a bow to convenience.
18
Michael Bloomberg’s Campaign Suddenly Drops Memes Everywhere
A campaign of sponsored content for the candidate flourished suddenly on
Instagram. A new outfit, called Meme 2020, is behind it.
Getting the messages out are the games.
19
After Stone Case, Prosecutors Say They Fear Pressure From Trump
Katie Benner, Charlie Savage, Sharon LaFraniere and Ben Protess at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
The episode also brought to a head tensions in the U.S. attorney’s office
in Washington.
As a Post-Impeachment Trump Pushes the Limits, Republicans Say Little
Having expressed confidence that impeachment might chasten the president, senators are now watching as he purges perceived enemies and publicly pushes for a lenient sentence for a friend.Trump sees no limits.
He will be frustrated to his destruction.
Alternatively I will suffer.
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