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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago
For G.O.P., Infrastructure Bill Is a Chance to Inch Away From TrumpThe former president’s efforts to bring down the bipartisan deal fell
mostly on deaf ears among Republicans, signaling his waning influence on
Capitol Hill. Can it last? read more
I do not read minds. The bill passed that vote.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago
Former Acting Attorney General Testifies About Trump’s Efforts to Subvert ElectionThe testimony highlights the former president’s desire to batter the
Justice Department into advancing his personal agenda. read more
Trump lost to Biden.
Trump tried to "fix" the election after the fact.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics4 hours ago
Hundreds of Thousands of Bikers Expected in Sturgis Despite Delta VariantThe annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally began on Friday, just as the infectious
Delta variant is producing a surge in cases nationwide. read more
They did not learn.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics5 hours ago
As Democrats Seethed, White House Struggled to Contain Eviction FalloutThe president was surprised by the reaction to the White House’s decision
to ask Congress to extend an eviction ban, leading to a 36-hour scramble to
keep people in their homes. read more
The votes were not there.
It takes months to bring a case to the Supreme court.
Better analysis is called for.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics11 hours ago
As Democrats Seethed, White House Struggled to Contain Eviction FalloutPresident Biden was surprised by the furious reaction to the White House’s
decision to ask Congress to extend an eviction ban, leading to a 36-hour
scramble to keep people in their homes. read more
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NYT > U.S. > Politics13 hours ago
As Infrastructure Bill Nears Key Vote, Deficit Takes Back SeatMany Republicans are disregarding the deficit impact for the sprawling
infrastructure bill, but intend to change course for looming battles on
social spending and the debt ceiling. read more
There are no winners in a national default.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics13 hours ago
Infrastructure Bill Would Add $256 Billion to Deficit, Analysis FindsDespite the Congressional Budget Office’s estimate that nearly half of the
legislation would not be paid for, senators were racing to move ahead with
it. read more
Taxes will go up.
The burden should fall on the wealthy.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics20 hours ago
Trump’s Repeating Donation Tactics Led to Millions in Refunds Into 2021Donald Trump and the Republican Party returned $12.8 million to donors in
the first half of the year, a sign that their aggressive fund-raising
tactics ensnared many unwitting contributors. read more
Trump habitually cheated.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Conor Lamb Enters 2022 Pennsylvania Senate RaceDemocrats sense their best chance to expand their slim hold on the Senate.
Republican contenders are outdoing one another courting the
“Super-MAGA-Trumpy” right wing. read more
I wish him luck. He will need it.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
U.S.-China Trade Talks Should Resume, U.S. Business Groups SayA letter from influential industry organizations asked the White House to
resume negotiations on tariffs and other measures that stalled during a
bruising trade war. read more
The diplomats must do their work.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Democrats Eye Budget to Force Policy Changes, Testing Bounds of the RulesParty leaders plan to include top priorities like immigration and labor
policies in their budget plan in a bid to get them past Republican
opposition. read more
The Democrats must keep their nerve.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Biden Administration Is Still Struggling to Care for Migrant ChildrenConditions at shelters housing unaccompanied minors apprehended at the
border have improved since early spring but are still drawing harsh
criticism. read more
The Republicans are not making things easy.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Biden Administration Extends Student Loan Repayment PauseThe Education Department said that it would be the “final extension” of the
moratorium. read more
Let the pause extend as long as it is needed.
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Ian Welsh1 day ago
Open Thread[image: Story 462970998]
For topics unrelated to recent threads. (No Covid, in particular.) Do not
bring your fights from other threads here, either.
Play nicer folks. This is just a comments section, what you say in it
changes nothing large, but how you act to other commenters matters because
they are people.
I’d rather not bring back pre-approval comments moderation; among other
things often you’ll have to wait 12+ hours for comment approval or
dismissal. Sometimes longer.
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn
read more
Live negotiation comes first.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Senate Plans Votes on Infrastructure Over the WeekendA final vote on a bipartisan infrastructure bill could come as early as
Saturday afternoon, or senators could consider changes, pushing the debate
into next week. read more
The bipartisan bill will pass in a few days.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
An Obstacle to Amtrak Expansion That Money Won’t SolveAmtrak and freight rail companies have long clashed over the use of
railroad tracks, a dispute that is now playing out along the Gulf Coast,
where the agency is seeking to restore service. read more
Build more tracks.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Push to Return 116,000 Native American Remains Is Long-AwaitedChanges to U.S. regulations would seek to eliminate red tape that has
delayed the return of burial remains and sacred objects held by museums and
other institutions. read more
Make replicas as necessary.
Give the originals back.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
How Biden’s E.V. Plan Could Help Tesla and Squeeze ToyotaA push to increase sales of electric vehicles favors companies that already
have all-electric cars on the market and could penalize those that don’t. read more
Tesla is selling everything they can make.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
Novavax Says U.S. Will Pause Funding for Production of Its VaccineThe Maryland company, which has a $1.75 billion federal contract to develop
and produce a coronavirus vaccine, said it needed to address the concerns
of federal regulators. read more
Novavax must deliver vaccine to get paid.
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Ian Welsh2 days ago
The Covid Idiot Shuffle[image: Story 462447593]
This is from the province of Ontario, in Canada where I live.
Wednesday, August 4th : . (Ontario Covid-19 Rt)
GLOBAL
Success is the only measure that counts.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
@12:00, 8/8
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57 minutes ago
Karen Hastie Williams, Barrier-Breaking Lawyer, Dies at 76She was the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court clerk and went on
to break countless other glass ceilings, while helping others do the same. read more
She will be missed.
Everyone dies.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics6 hours ago
After Trumka’s Death, A.F.L.-C.I.O. Faces a CrossroadsFor years, influencing political outcomes has been the priority. Some are
calling for more emphasis on basic organizing. read more
Organizing and winning must be the mission.
How is always the question.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics11 hours ago
For G.O.P., Infrastructure Bill Is a Chance to Inch Away From TrumpThe former president’s efforts to bring down the bipartisan deal fell
mostly on deaf ears among Republicans, signaling his waning influence on
Capitol Hill. Can it last? read more
Do the proper thing.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics14 hours ago
Former Acting Attorney General Testifies About Trump’s Efforts to Subvert ElectionThe testimony highlights the former president’s desire to batter the
Justice Department into advancing his personal agenda. read more
The world needs to know.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics15 hours ago
Hundreds of Thousands of Bikers Expected in Sturgis Despite Delta VariantThe annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally began on Friday, just as the infectious
Delta variant is producing a surge in cases nationwide. read more
They did not learn.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics16 hours ago
As Democrats Seethed, White House Struggled to Contain Eviction FalloutThe president was surprised by the reaction to the White House’s decision
to ask Congress to extend an eviction ban, leading to a 36-hour scramble to
keep people in their homes. read more
Why were the votes not there?
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NYT > U.S. > Politics22 hours ago
As Democrats Seethed, White House Struggled to Contain Eviction FalloutPresident Biden was surprised by the furious reaction to the White House’s
decision to ask Congress to extend an eviction ban, leading to a 36-hour
scramble to keep people in their homes. read more
Why were the votes not there?
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
As Infrastructure Bill Nears Key Vote, Deficit Takes Back SeatMany Republicans are disregarding the deficit impact for the sprawling
infrastructure bill, but intend to change course for looming battles on
social spending and the debt ceiling. read more
Final passage this week.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Trump’s Repeating Donation Tactics Led to Millions in Refunds Into 2021Donald Trump and the Republican Party returned $12.8 million to donors in
the first half of the year, a sign that their aggressive fund-raising
tactics ensnared many unwitting contributors. read more
Prosecute the Trump campaign.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Conor Lamb Enters 2022 Pennsylvania Senate RaceDemocrats sense their best chance to expand their slim hold on the Senate.
Republican contenders are outdoing one another courting the
“Super-MAGA-Trumpy” right wing. read more
He will need luck.
11
NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
U.S.-China Trade Talks Should Resume, U.S. Business Groups SayA letter from influential industry organizations asked the White House to
resume negotiations on tariffs and other measures that stalled during a
bruising trade war. read more
Let the diplomats work.
12
NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Democrats Eye Budget to Force Policy Changes, Testing Bounds of the RulesParty leaders plan to include top priorities like immigration and labor
policies in their budget plan in a bid to get them past Republican
opposition. read more
The Democrats win if they hold their nerve,
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Biden Administration Is Still Struggling to Care for Migrant ChildrenConditions at shelters housing unaccompanied minors apprehended at the
border have improved since early spring but are still drawing harsh
criticism. read more
The Republicans are not helping.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Biden Administration Extends Student Loan Repayment PauseThe Education Department said that it would be the “final extension” of the
moratorium. read more
Extend it as long as it makes sense
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Ian Welsh1 day ago
Open Thread[image: Story 462970998]
For topics unrelated to recent threads. (No Covid, in particular.) Do not
bring your fights from other threads here, either.
Play nicer folks. This is just a comments section, what you say in it
changes nothing large, but how you act to other commenters matters because
they are people.
I’d rather not bring back pre-approval comments moderation; among other
things often you’ll have to wait 12+ hours for comment approval or
dismissal. Sometimes longer.
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn
read more
Live negotiations come first.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Senate Plans Votes on Infrastructure Over the WeekendA final vote on a bipartisan infrastructure bill could come as early as
Saturday afternoon, or senators could consider changes, pushing the debate
into next week. read more
The final passage should happen this week.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
An Obstacle to Amtrak Expansion That Money Won’t SolveAmtrak and freight rail companies have long clashed over the use of
railroad tracks, a dispute that is now playing out along the Gulf Coast,
where the agency is seeking to restore service. read more
Build more tracks.
18
NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Push to Return 116,000 Native American Remains Is Long-AwaitedChanges to U.S. regulations would seek to eliminate red tape that has
delayed the return of burial remains and sacred objects held by museums and
other institutions. read more
Replicas for show. Originals to the native americans.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
How Biden’s E.V. Plan Could Help Tesla and Squeeze ToyotaA push to increase sales of electric vehicles favors companies that already
have all-electric cars on the market and could penalize those that don’t. read more
Tesla is selling all they can make.
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Ian Welsh2 days ago
The Covid Idiot Shuffle[image: Story 462447593]
This is from the province of Ontario, in Canada where I live.
Wednesday, August 4th : . (Ontario Covid-19 Rt)
GLOBAL and ONTARIO REGIONAL R VALUES (Below)
CANADA – PROVINCES
R Values (p. 2)
Vaccination Tracker (p. 2)
ONTARIO REGIONAL BREAKDOWN
Risk Assessment (p. 3)
Age Breakdown (p. 4)
…1/4 pic.twitter.com/AeWVXL6T8S
— Ryan Imgrund (@imgrund) August 4, 2021
I’m going to enlarge and show the first graph properly:
Now what you’re going to notice is that Rt never went below about 80—that
is 80 new cases per 100 Covid cases. Also, the general trend is UP. So... read more
Canada has no excuse.
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