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1 hour ago
Investors Fret as Biden Takes Aim at a 100-Year-Old Tax LoopholeThe administration wants to rein in a tax deferral on gains from the sale
of real estate. Opponents worry that the move would stifle investment. read more
Houses are one of the few things that pay.
Tax where the money is.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago
Texas Democrats Begin Voter Registration Push as G.O.P. Eyes Limits
With Republicans moving to pass new voting restrictions in the state,
Democrats are starting a major statewide registration program focused on
racially diverse communities. read more
A rational response to Texas Republicans.
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Ian Welsh3 hours ago
Huge Western Wildfire Season Far Beyond California
So, this is the drought map for 2020: Here’s the drought map for this year:
Yeah. Expect wildfires all through this region and beyond. You should
prepare NOW if you live in these areas (check for Mexican or Canadian maps
if you live in those countries.) Remember, you buy NOW because if you wait
everything […] read more
Ian Welsh is unusually nervous.
A first thing is look about you and think fire.
A watered lawn will not burn.
Street trees are far enough that they will not ignite the house.
A house in the woods needs attention
Emergency supplies are a good idea but do not go overboard.
Suburbs are nearly fireproof.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics5 hours ago
Biden Administration Moves to Unkink Supply Chain BottlenecksA swath of recommendations calls for more investments, new supply chains
and less reliance on other countries for crucial goods. read more
U.S. industry has been unwilling to pay for flexability.
This has left it painted into a corner with old products
and costly food.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics5 hours ago
Democrats’ Improbable New F.E.C. Strategy: More Deadlock Than EverHere is the inside story of how Democrats, after a decade of defeats at the
nation’s top campaign watchdog, are trying to enforce election laws in part
by losing on purpose in federal court. read more
The Democrats on the F.E.C. have found a way to get the job done.
I applaud them.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics7 hours ago
What to Know About Virginia's Democratic PrimariesFormer Gov. Terry McAuliffe is seeking his old job, and Democrats will
square off in races for lieutenant governor and attorney general. read more
Virginia will send Democrats to the general election.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics10 hours ago
In Guatemala, Harris Tells Undocumented to Stay Away From U.S. BorderIn her first foreign trip as vice president, Kamala Harris promoted
economic development and anti-corruption efforts, trying to stem the
northward flow of migrants. read more
The U.S. has not yet repaired its immigration system.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics12 hours ago
U.S. Seizes Share of Ransom From Hackers in Colonial Pipeline AttackInvestigators traced 75 Bitcoins worth more than $4 million through nearly
two dozen cryptocurrency accounts. read more
Bitcoin has lost much of its appeal.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics13 hours ago
Kamala Harris dio un mensaje claro en Guatemala: ‘no vengan’En su primer viaje al exterior como vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos,
Harris promovió el desarrollo económico y los esfuerzos anticorrupción en
un intento por frenar el flujo migratorio hacia el norte.
The border is not yet repaired.
The Republicans are still in control.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics14 hours ago
Democrats Rethink Strategy as Filibuster DashedPresident Biden and his party searched for a way forward on their ambitious
agenda after one of their own, Joe Manchin III, closed the door on ending
the filibuster. read more
NYT > U.S. > Politics14 hours ago
Joe Manchine III stands in the "School House Door"
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Dreams of Ending the Filibuster Dashed, Democrats Rethink StrategyPresident Biden and his party searched for a way forward on their ambitious
agenda after one of their own, Joe Manchin III, closed the door on ending
the filibuster. read more
Republican senators can be bought for the right coin.
It would be worth it.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics15 hours ago
How Joe Manchin Survives as a Democrat in West VirginiaMr. Manchin stands in the way of the Biden administration’s expansive
agenda. But in his home state, progressive Democrats with far-reaching
policy goals are not his base — and he knows it. read more
Joe Manchin III is a last Dixicrat.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics16 hours ago
Manchin’s Bipartisan Ultimatum Becomes a Democratic Stumbling BlockSenator Joe Manchin’s push to have the parties work together has become a
major obstacle for Democratic legislation on voting rights and other issues. read more
The South shall not rise again.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics16 hours ago
Vermont Governor Phil Scott Agrees to Expand Voting RightsGov. Phil Scott signed a bill on Monday requiring that all registered
voters receive mail-in ballots. His decision contrasted with Republican-led
efforts to restrict voting rights in several states. read more
Vermont is doing the right thing.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago
Justice Dept. Recovers Most of Colonial Pipeline RansomColonial had paid a ransom worth roughly 75 Bitcoin — or nearly $5 million
— to the hacking group DarkSide after the cybercriminals used ransomware in
May. read more
The F.B.I. can be competent if it is properly instructed.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics18 hours ago
Justice Dept. Recovers Most of Colonial Pipeline RansomColonial had paid a ransom worth roughly 75 Bitcoin — or nearly $5 million
— to the hacking group DarkSide after the cybercriminals used ransomware in
May. read more
The F.B.I. is part of the justice department.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics18 hours ago
FEMA Disaster Aid Often Widens Racial DisparitiesThe federal government often gives less help to Black disaster survivors
than their white neighbors. That’s a challenge for President Biden, who has
vowed to fight both inequality and climate change. read more
George W. Bush
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush
Loyal to Texas and the Republican party.
He hid his racism better than Trump.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics20 hours ago
Arizona’s election review poses risks for Republicans and Democracy.NYT > U.S. > Politics20 hours ago
Republicans Win Two Texas Mayoral Races, Including One in McAllen, Which is 85 Percent HispanicTexas Republicans, who performed well with Hispanic voters in the 2020
election, showed further strength by winning the races in Democratic
counties. read more
Selling works.
Now deliver,
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NYT > U.S. > Politics21 hours ago
Supreme Court Rules Against Immigrants Seeking Green CardsThe justices said immigrants with “temporary protected status” who entered
the country without authorization may not apply for lawful permanent
residency. read more
With Refugee policy as it was this group is very small if it exists at all.
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