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The national emergency continues.
1
Terry Lenzner, Sleuth With a Wide-Ranging Career, Dies at 80
He prosecuted civil rights violators, investigated the Nixon administration
during the Watergate scandal and had brushes with scandal himself.
Terry Lenzner was an hero and an exemplar.
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/exemplar
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Navy Secretary Orders Deeper Inquiry Into Virus-Stricken Ship
The investigation delays a decision on whether to reinstate the captain of
the aircraft carrier Roosevelt, Brett E. Crozier, who has assumed the role
of an unlikely hero.
Brett E. Crozier probably will not regain his command.
That would damn Donald Trump.
3
On Politics: Another Split-Screen Endorsement
An ex-nominee backs a presumptive one, and a third-party bid looms: This is
your morning tip sheet.
Hillary had no choice.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Smiley
4
Federal Reserve Discusses Crisis, and Powell Will Meet Press
Monetary policy has taken a back seat as the central bank has begun lending
programs to prop up markets reeling from the pandemic.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/29/business/stock-market-coronavirus.html
It is the Federal Reserve Bank.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Reserve_Bank
5
Does Andrew Yang Want to Be New York’s Post-Coronavirus Mayor?
The ex-presidential candidate has boosted his profile, giving money to
Bronx residents and starting a podcast and an antidiscrimination campaign.
I can't know.
He is not trusted.
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Why The Left Keeps Losing And What They Must Do To Win
In 2018 I wrote an article, Seven Rules For Running A Real Left Wing
Government. The article was based on an ur-fact that wasn’t made explicit
in the piece: Centrists and right wingers don’t consider left wing
government legitimate. When I wrote about the 7 rules, it was in reaction
to the turn of the […]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Smiley
The situation is war.
"All is fair in love and war".
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Justin Amash Moves Toward a Third-Party Bid for President
Mr. Amash, an independent congressman from Michigan who left the Republican
Party last year, said he was exploring running as a Libertarian, adding new
volatility to the race.
Libertarians insist on states rights.
States rights caused the civil war.
Justin Amash is welcome to split the Republican party.
8
Mfume to Return to Congress, Succeeding Elijah Cummings
He first held the seat from 1987 to 1996 until he left to serve as
president of the N.A.A.C.P. and was replaced by Mr. Cummings, who died in
October.
The Black constituency votes for safety.
Experience says they must.
9
Trump Administration’s Message on Reopening Continues to Be Contradictory
The president said the coronavirus wouldn’t come back while Dr. Anthony
Fauci said it would be “a bad fall” and the attorney general threatened to
sue states for enforcing restrictions.
If Trump does not reopen the economy he is out.
10
Pence Tours Mayo Clinic and Flouts Its Rule That All Visitors Wear a Mask
The vice president, who leads the White House’s coronavirus task force,
said that masks were meant to prevent the spread of the virus and that he
was tested regularly and does not have it.
His faith does not protect anyone.
11
Digital Ad Strategy Shows Impact on Voters’ Views of Trump
Here’s a deeper look at how the Barometer team at Acronym is testing the
impact of its Facebook ads.
This fascinating story is not well reported.
NARAL Pro-Choice America is being heard above the noise.
12
Treasury Vows to Recoup Virus Relief Aid Claimed by Big Companies
The Treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, said the administration would audit
any company that received more than $2 million.
Corporate relief is a public relations disaster.
Pay generous unemployment while the lock down lasts.
This means major payments to the states.
The states are responsible for unemployment insurance.
13
Senate Republicans to Push Ahead on Judges Over Democratic Objections
The Judiciary Committee is poised to consider the nomination of a McConnell
protégé to an influential appeals court, while Democrats say the focus
should be on the pandemic.
These are probably the last months of Republican judicial power.
14
What We Know About the Shooting Death of Ahmaud Arbery
Mr. Arbery, a 25-year-old black man, was chased by armed white residents of
a South Georgia neighborhood. He was shot dead during a confrontation.
Lynching is not a proud tradition.
Only the rope is missing.
15
May Congress Sue the Executive Branch? Court Hears Cases on Subpoena and Border Wall
A federal appeals court took up two cases testing whether the House can
challenge a president in court.
The courts exist to resolve disputes.
Congress in all its several parts has the right to sue the executive.
The right of impeachment enforces the right to sue.
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16
DeVos Decides Against Special Education Waivers During the Pandemic
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has informed Congress that she will not
seek to grant waivers from special education requirements under federal law.
Education is paused by the states.
Special education is included in the pause.
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Under Pressure, House Leaders Scrap Plans for Speedy Return to the Capitol
With no legislative work scheduled, some rank-and-file lawmakers protested
and the Capitol physician warned that a return to Washington carried health
risks.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quorum
18
Watch Live: Hillary Clinton Endorses Joe Biden for President
The announcement by the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee follows ones
from Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren as the party tries
to show its unity.
Hillary Clinton has no choice.
19
Former Aides to Bernie Sanders Form a Super PAC to Support Joe Biden
Mr. Sanders’s 2016 campaign manager and another architect of the 2016 bid
are joining together in an effort to rally progressive support for the
former vice president ahead of the November election.
Sanders has no choice.
20
April 28th US Covid Data
Our benefactor writes: A couple more days in this direction, and we may
actually have progress. The current doubling rate would get us to 2 million
cases and 120 thousand deaths by the end of May. Hopefully, that does not
happen. The results of the work I do, like this article, are free, but food
[…]
https://www.ianwelsh.net/april-30th-us-covid-data/
The mortality rate is up at 5.9%.
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