|
1
Here’s How the Senate Pared Back Biden’s Stimulus Plan
Thomas Kaplan, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The $1.9 trillion package passed by the Senate on Saturday largely
resembled the one that President Biden proposed. But several notable
changes would affect Americans’ personal finances.
The Republican senate wants more to suffer.
2
Divided Senate Passes Biden’s Pandemic Aid Plan
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The chamber approved the package after a grueling marathon of amendment
votes and last-ditch negotiations. The measure must now clear the House a
second time.
The Republican senate wants more to suffer.
3
A Governor in Isolation: How Andrew Cuomo Lost His Grip on New York
Katie Glueck, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
Amid calls for his resignation, the governor is relying on a shrinking
circle of advisers to help him navigate the biggest crises of his political
life.
"What pokes up gets hammered down."
Japanese elementary education
4
Democrats Agree to Trim Unemployment Aid to Keep Stimulus Bill on Track
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
Bowing to moderates who said the jobless aid was too generous, Democrats
dropped their bid to raise a weekly federal unemployment benefit to $400
from $300.
DeSantis Is Ascendant and Cuomo Is Faltering
Lisa Lerer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
For both men, their political fortunes and the tests imposed by their
parties seem disconnected from the central question of this moment: How did
they govern through a challenging year?
Lisa Lerer, I hope, is mistaking the situation.
6
In Georgia, Republicans Take Aim at Role of Black Churches in Elections
Nick Corasaniti and Jim Rutenberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
New proposals by the G.O.P.-controlled Legislature have targeted Sunday
voting, part of a raft of measures that could reduce the impact of Black
voters in the state.
Attacks on the black churches are attacks on all churches.
Separation of church and state is essential.
7
Democrats Want a Stronger Edge in the Senate. Ohio Could Be Crucial.
Jonathan Martin, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
The retirement of a moderate Republican senator and conservative infighting
have raised Democratic ambitions in the state, a longtime political
bellwether that is increasingly tilting red.
Ohio wants blue collar jobs.
None are to be had but for coolie wages.
8
Open Thread
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 18 hours ago
Use comments to discuss topics unrelated to recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
9
Federico Klein Arrested in Storming of Capitol
Michael Crowley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
Federico Klein was an outspoken religious conservative with a “perfectly
suburban” background before the F.B.I. arrested him for assaulting Capitol
Police.
He appears to have done those things he ought not to have done.
10
FBI Finds Contact Between Proud Boys Member and Trump Associate Before Capitol Riot
Katie Benner, Alan Feuer and Adam Goldman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
A leader of the far-right group separately said he had been in touch with
Roger Stone, but an official said it was not the same contact investigators
found through electronic communications records.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Material_witness
11
F.B.I. Finds Contact Between Proud Boys Member and Trump Associate Before Riot
Katie Benner, Alan Feuer and Adam Goldman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
A leader of the far-right group separately said he had been in touch with
Roger Stone, but an official said it was not the same contact investigators
found through electronic communications records.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Material_witness
12
What’s in a Vote-a-Rama?
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
Senate Democrats are racing to pass President Biden’s $1.9 trillion
stimulus bill. That doesn’t mean things are moving fast.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/06/us/politics/biden-stimulus-plan.html
13
Representative Eric Swalwell Sues Trump Over Capitol Riot
Nicholas Fandos, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The suit by Representative Eric Swalwell accuses Donald J. Trump of
inciting the Jan. 6 attack and conspiring to prevent Congress from
formalizing President Biden’s victory.
The suit may succeed.
It will be appealed.
14
Biden Seeks Update for a Much-Stretched Law That Authorizes the War on Terrorism
Charlie Savage, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The legal basis for the war against Al Qaeda and its successors is aging
and frayed, but how to replace it has long bedeviled lawmakers.
"The Biden administration is committed to working with Congress “to
ensure that the authorizations for the use of military force currently
on the books are replaced with a narrow and specific framework that will
ensure we can protect Americans from terrorist threats while ending the
forever wars,” Mr. Biden’s press secretary, Jen Psaki, said in a
statement."
The U.S. should not engage in religious wars.
15
Taking on a New Role, Susan Rice is Asserting Herself
Annie Karni, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
After serving as United Nations ambassador and national security adviser in
the Obama administration, she has unexpectedly ended up helping oversee
domestic policy in the Biden White House.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Rice
16
Can Biden Keep Coal Country From Becoming a ‘Ghost Town’?
Will Wright, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
For nearly 60 years, presidents have promised to lift up Appalachia, but
many communities remain on the brink.
Biden should not save "coal country".
17
What Drives Latino Men to Republicans?
Jennifer Medina, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Several voters said values like individual responsibility and providing for
one’s family, and a desire for lower taxes and financial stability, led
them to reject a party embraced by their parents.
These latino men need to read and think more. The Cuban refugees in Florida have other reasons to prefer Republicans.
18
When Amazon Raises Its Minimum Wage, Local Companies Follow Suit
Ben Casselman and Jim Tankersley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
New research suggests that when big companies increase wages, they drive up
pay in the places where they operate — without a notable loss in jobs.
Raising wages at the dominant employer leads to competition for labor.
19
Private Insurance Wins in Democrats’ First Try at Expanding Health Coverage
Sarah Kliff, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
‘Medicare for all’ and the public option were hot topics during primary
season, but the politics of passing those “gets tricky really fast.”
I do not expect much more change in health care until the next federal budget.
20
British Law Highlights Parental Leave for Lawmakers
Anna Schaverien, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Britain approved a measure allowing senior government ministers to take
maternity leave without penalty. But some countries make no provisions for
lawmakers who are new parents.
An unexpected rational action.
||
No comments:
Post a Comment