Wednesday, March 10, 2021

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Move Over, Nerds. It’s the Politicians’ Economy Now.
Neil Irwin, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Leaders of both parties have become willing to act directly to extract the nation from economic crisis, taking that role back from the central bank.
 
It has always been the politicians economy 
The Federal Reserve Bank is a political entity.
 
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Amazon in Alabama: How Biden’s Solidarity Emboldened a Liberal Push for Power
Astead W. Herndon, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The president’s support for the rights of unionizing Amazon workers delighted political organizers in Alabama who are hoping to build long-term Democratic momentum in a reliably red state.
 
Unions are necessary in the face of corporations.
 
3
Biden’s Dogs Moved After a ‘Biting Incident’
Katie Rogers, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
The dogs joined the Bidens at the White House shortly after the Bidens relocated to Washington. Since then, they have been allowed to roam unleashed on the White House grounds
 
The pack was suddenly much bigger.
 
4
Sanctions Are Reimposed on Israeli Billionaire Granted Relief Under Trump
Eric Lipton, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
The Biden administration moved to reverse an action that had benefited Dan Gertler, who has been accused of corruption over mining deals in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
 
Trump's corruption was not simple.
 
5
Biden’s Pick for Justice Dept. No. 3, Vanita Gupta, Wins Backing of Law Enforcement
Katie Benner, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
The nominee, Vanita Gupta, had served as the department’s top civil rights official during the Obama administration. Some Republicans have already signaled that they will oppose her.
 
Always do what works in a hostile enviroment.
 
6
Man Threatened to Lynch 2 Congressmen, U.S. Says
Neil Vigdor, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
A judge on Monday ordered Kenneth R. Hubert of Missouri held in jail, saying his words rose to the level of posing danger.
 
Kenneth R. Hubert should hire skilled legal help.
 
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Biden’s two German shepherds are moved to Delaware after a ‘biting incident’ at the White House.
Katie Rogers, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
 
Dog relations is not a required course for Whitehouse guards.
 
8
President Biden Faces Challenge From Surge of Migrants at the Border
Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
The president’s promise of a more humane policy is being tested as more unaccompanied children seek to enter the United States from Mexico.
 
These are small numbers compared to the nominal 350,000,000 citozens of the U.S.
In traditional fashion treat the parents miserably and send the children to school in english and math.
Treat science as candy for the mind.
 
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Biden Faces Challenge From Surge of Migrants at the Border
Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
The president’s promise of a more humane policy is being tested as more unaccompanied children seek to enter the United States from Mexico.
 
These are small numbers compared to the nominal 350,000,000 citozens of the U.S.
In traditional fashion treat the parents miserably and send the children to school in english and math.
Treat science as candy for the mind.
 
10
U.S. Lawmakers Suggest 25 Movies About Latinos to the Film Registry
Christina Morales, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
By diversifying the films added to the national registry, members of Congress hope that more opportunities will open up for Latinos in Hollywood.
 
There is more published than librarians can comprehend.
Help is welcome.
 
11
Covid-19 Relief Bill Fulfills Biden’s Promise to Expand Obamacare, for Two Years
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
With its expanded subsidies for health plans under the Affordable Care Act, the coronavirus relief bill makes insurance more affordable, and puts health care on the ballot in 2022.
 
More progress will be made toward single payer with the next  reconciliation budget bill.

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Pandemic Relief Bill Fulfills Biden’s Promise to Expand Obamacare, for Two Years
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
With its expanded subsidies for health plans under the Affordable Care Act, the coronavirus relief bill makes insurance more affordable, and puts health care on the ballot in 2022.
 
More progress will be made toward single payer with the next  reconciliation budget bill.
 
13
Biden Gives Venezuelans Reprieve to Remain in U.S. Trump Had Rejected
Lara Jakes and Anatoly Kurmanaev, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans can temporarily continue to live and work in the United States as the administration considers its next steps in the effort to force out Venezuela’s president.
 
Venezuela has the right to choose its government.
These are refugees and deserving of shelter. 

14
President Biden Will Revisit Trump Rules on Campus Sexual Assault
Katie Rogers and Erica L. Green, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
The Biden administration will examine regulations by Betsy DeVos that gave the force of law to rules that granted more due-process rights to students accused of sexual assault.
 
I do not trust Betsy DeVos and her policies.
 
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Biden Will Revisit Trump Rules on Campus Sexual Assault
Katie Rogers and Erica L. Green, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
The Biden administration will examine regulations by Betsy DeVos that gave the force of law to rules that granted more due-process rights to students accused of sexual assault.
 
 I do not trust Betsy DeVos and her policies.
 
16
In Biden, Labor Leaders See a President Who ‘Is Not Playing’
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
He has put organized labor at the heart of his plan to rebuild the economy, signaling a break with previous administrations of both parties.
 
The fiduciary rule combines with corporate management to form an invariably hostile environment.
 
17
Roy Blunt of Missouri, No. 4 Senate Republican, Plans to Retire
Nicholas Fandos, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
Mr. Blunt, a fixture of Republican leadership in Congress who had been known for his ability to work with both parties, said he would not seek re-election in 2022.
 
The Trump Republicans did not learn.
 
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After a briefing by a task force investigating Capitol security, House members urge swift action.
Emily Cochrane and Luke Broadwater, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
 
This is still panic.  
The capitol must not become an armed camp.
The result would ultimately be revolution followed by continued political instability.
 
19
Biden Cancels Visit to Vaccine Maker After Times Report on Its Tactics
Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Chris Hamby, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
The White House scrapped a trip to a vaccine plant in Baltimore run by Emergent BioSolutions after a New York Times investigation into the company.
 
Emergent BioSolutions will be a growing scandal in the weeks to come.
 
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Biden Signs Executive Order to Advance Gender Equity
Alisha Haridasani Gupta, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
On International Women’s Day, the president established a Gender Policy Council that reports directly to him and that requires the participation of almost every cabinet secretary.
 
The Times will want another Columnist and another member of the editorial board.
 

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