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Tribal Communities Set to Receive Big New Infusion of Aid
Mark Walker and Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
President Biden’s $1.9 trillion relief package provides $31 billion for
tribal nations and Indigenous people to address longstanding problems like
poor health care.
The US owes the aboriginal tribes.
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North Korean Threat Forces Biden Into Balancing Act With China
Lara Jakes and Choe Sang-Hun, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Washington’s recent attempts to communicate with Pyongyang were rebuffed,
leaving American officials to appeal to countries in the region to help
pressure North Korea.
Harry Truman was wrong in the far east.
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How 535,000 Covid Deaths Spurred Political Awakenings Across America
Maggie Astor, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
Through Zoom trainings and virtual lobbying days, people who have lost
loved ones or their own health to the coronavirus are trying to influence
federal policy.
People dead unexpectedly gets attention.
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White House to Spend Billions to Increase Virus Testing and Ease Reopening
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
As coronavirus infection rates decline, fewer are getting tested for the
virus. The Biden administration wants to reverse that to ensure that
schools and workplaces can reopen safely.
Testing helps some. The problem is the delay between infectious and symptomatic.
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What to Know About the Amazon Unionization Vote
Karen Weise, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
The unionization effort, which began last summer, is the largest and most
viable organizing campaign among Amazon workers in the United States.
Amazon hires warehouse workers at minimum wage. There are no raises for senyority and a limited path to management.
Call it a dead end job at minimum wage. Minimum wage will not support a household.
Anything else would increase Amazon's costs.
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House Renews Landmark Domestic Violence Bill, but Obstacles Wait in Senate
Nicholas Fandos, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
The House vote was bipartisan, but many Republicans object to new gun
restrictions on domestic abusers that could complicate Senate passage.
Racism is the excuse for an armed class of masters.
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As Biden and Xi Begin a Careful Dance, a New American Policy Takes Shape
David E. Sanger and Michael Crowley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
Top administration officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts for
the first time on Thursday as the United States shifts to a more
competitive posture with Beijing.
War with China is not an option.
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The Intelligence on Russia Was Clear. It Was Not Always Presented That Way.
Julian E. Barnes, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
A newly declassified intelligence report made clear that government
agencies long knew of Russia’s work to aid Donald Trump, but he and allies
muddied the waters.
Trump lied about his relations with Russian inteligence.
He ordered others to lie.
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Many Iowans Are Uncomfortable With a New Voting Restriction, Poll Finds
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
A new survey by one of the country’s top pollsters hinted at discomfort
among voters in the state about new balloting restrictions.
The Republican party appears uncomfortable with the notion of long term minority status.
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Mayorkas Says ‘Undoubtedly Difficult’ Border Problems Are Being Handled
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the secretary of homeland security, sparred with
House Republicans on Wednesday over the surge of migrants — especially
children — at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Conditions in Mexico have deteriorated. The border again looks like hope.
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Biden Administration Faces Legal Fight Over State Aid Restrictions on Tax Cuts
Alan Rappeport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
The litigation came amid growing pushback from Republican lawmakers and
state officials to a provision in the relief package that the Treasury
Department said was constitutional.
The Republicans have a misplaced faith in taxcuts.
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New Report Warns of Rising Threat of Domestic Terrorism
Adam Goldman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
President Biden requested the intelligence community complete the
assessment shortly after taking office, and his administration has made
fighting domestic terrorism a priority.
Police are worried by organized opposition.
The opposition has been encouraged to organize.
New law is not required.
Better communication is necessary.
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Culture Wars Leave Biden Posts in Department of Health and Human Services Vacant
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Fights over President Biden’s nominees to lead the Department of Health and
Human Services have centered on transgender policies, abortion and
contraception coverage.
Abortion and gender politics are lost causes for the Republicans.
They must learn to move on or be moved.
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Proud Boys Leaders in Four States Are Charged in Capitol Riot
Adam Goldman and Alan Feuer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
Prosecutors accused prominent members of the far-right nationalist group of
conspiring together in connection with the Jan. 6 attack.
Leading a failed coup is known to be dangerous.
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Treasury Ramps Up Racial Equity Review as It Deploys Relief Funds
Alan Rappeport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
The review follows an executive order signed by President Biden requiring
federal agencies to pursue racial equity and to support underserved
communities in their policies and programming.
Biden has my support in his effort toward equity.
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U.S. Health Agency Jobs Go Unfilled
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
Fights over President Biden’s nominees to lead the Department of Health and
Human Services have centered on transgender policies, abortion and
contraception coverage.
of church
The separation of church and state must be maintained.
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Biden Says Withdrawing U.S. Forces From Afghanistan by May Deadline Is ‘Tough’
Eric Schmitt, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
The president’s comments come as a May 1 deadline negotiated by the Trump
administration is fast approaching.
The religious war in Afghanistan will continue.
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Cold War 2.0 Continues To Gather Pace Under Biden
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 23 hours ago
I wonder what would happen if other countries sanctioned US politicians
like the US does foreign ones? The United States punished 24 Chinese
officials on Wednesday for undermining Hong Kong’s democratic freedoms,
acting days before the first scheduled meeting of senior Chinese and
American diplomats since President Biden took office. Imagine sanctioning
all the politicians […]
Biden can learn.
Biden is learning.
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Top U.S. officials strike a critical tone toward China during a visit to Japan.
Lara Jakes, Motoko Rich and John Ismay, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The Japonese expect the strong language.
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Republican Attorneys General Press Biden Over Restrictions on State Aid in Stimulus Plan
Jim Tankersley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
In a letter, 21 officials asked the Treasury secretary, Janet L. Yellen, to
clarify how expansively her department would interpret a portion of the law.
The states that want to cut taxes are welcome to refuse the money.
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