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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago
U.S. Debt-Limit Brinksmanship Has Become a Political GameRepublicans and Democrats have long sparred over raising the debt ceiling.
But this time, the odds are growing that the U.S. could default. read more
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"The budget deficit for fiscal year 2020 to a record $3.8 trillion, or 18.7% GDP.[5] The CBO preliminary estimate for the fiscal year 2020 deficit is $3.1 trillion or 15.2% GDP"
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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago
For Schumer and Pelosi, the Challenge of a Career With No Margin for ErrorThe top two Democrats in Congress face a daunting pile of legislative
imperatives. With President Biden’s agenda hanging in the balance and few
votes to spare, can they get it done? read more
This is a familiar situation.
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Ian Welsh10 hours ago
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – September 26, 2021[image: Story 483770786]
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – September 26, 2021
by Tony Wikrent
*Strategic Political Economy*
“Rich People Are Leading the Anti-Vaccine Movement — and Experts Have a
Theory Why”
[Money, via Naked Capitalism Water Cooler 9-20-21]
From 2019, still germane: “Disease experts say the parents least likely to
vaccinate their kids live in some of the most affluent neighborhoods in the
country. They’re well-educated, and have exceptional access to healthcare.
And while some pockets of low-income communities of color are ‘under
vaccinated’ for religious or... read more
Tony Wikrent is a Socialist.
As such he is in favor of revolution.
Revolutions tend to be messy with the saviors rising to control.
"All animals are equal. Some are more equal than others."
George Orwell
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NYT > U.S. > Politics12 hours ago
For Schumer and Pelosi, the Challenge of a Career With No Margin for ErrorThe top two Democrats in Congress face a daunting pile of legislative
imperatives. With President Biden’s agenda hanging in the balance and few
votes to spare, can they get it done? read more
The 4.5 trillion dollar infrastructure plan will pass and be signed.
The filabuster will be modified to an event of llimited duration soon.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
U.S. Reaches Agreement to Release Huawei's Meng WanzhouChina reciprocated within hours, freeing two Canadians, a notable
resolution in a relationship that has been spiraling downward. read more
Trump's attempt to strong arm China is ended.
The Chinese attempt to strongarm the U.S. will continue for a few years.
We will teach drone warfare to the South China Sea.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Democrats’ Spending Fight Carries High Stakes for Their CandidatesFailure of moderates and progressives to reach a deal would fuel Republican
attacks on their competence — with consequences as soon as November in
Virginia, and in the midterms next year. read more
If the internal fight is not resolved there may be consequences.
It will be known in a few days.
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Ian Welsh1 day ago
Open Thread[image: Story 483243125]
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Live negotiation must come first.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
States Begin a Complex Booster Shot Rollout for Pfizer RecipientsHealth officials were preparing on Friday to start giving booster shots to
older and at-risk Americans, trying to make sense of new and broad
eligibility guidelines. read more
Show a card, get a booster.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Apologizes for Vote on Iron Dome FundingIn a letter to constituents, the New York congresswoman suggested she had
changed her “no” vote because she had been subjected to “hateful targeting”
for opposing the aid. read more
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
Rebuking Biden, Iran’s Chief Diplomat Demands More Sanctions ReliefThe foreign minister for Iran’s new hard-line government said it would
demand a higher price for limiting its nuclear program than it did in the
2015 deal. read more
Iran is negotiating.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
Ignoring Arizona Humiliation, ‘Stop the Steal’ Races ForwardAs a Republican review of 2020 votes in Arizona sputtered to a close,
Donald Trump and his allies signaled that their attack on the election, and
their drive to reshape future elections, were far from over. read more
Bridge Out
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
Biden Asks Those Not Yet Eligible for Boosters to Be PatientThe authorization for boosters applies to groups of people in the United
States fully vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine, but about 45 percent of
the country’s fully inoculated people received Moderna or Johnson & Johnson
doses. read more
Other boosters are coming.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
States Begin a Complex Booster Shot Rollout for Pfizer RecipientsHealth officials were preparing on Friday to start giving booster shots to
older and at-risk Americans, trying to make sense of new and broad
eligibility guidelines. read more
Show a card, get a booster.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
How Democrats Could Shrink Their $3.5 Trillion Budget BillHere are three options to shrink down the Democrats’ climate change and
social welfare bill as moderates demand less spending and smaller tax hikes
to pay for it. read more
Shrinkage is not necessary.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
Biden Promised to Follow the Science. But Sometimes, He Gets Ahead of the Experts.White House officials dismiss criticism that President Biden’s comment
Biden is a politician.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
Biden Promised to Follow the Science. But Sometimes, He Gets Ahead of the Experts.White House officials dismiss criticism that President Biden’s comments on
booster shots amount to undue pressure on public health experts. read more
Biden is a politician.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
Boosters for Moderna and J.&J. Recipients Not Up for Debate at C.D.C. PanelThe panel was not asked to judge whether people who received the Moderna
and Johnson & Johnson vaccines should receive Pfizer-BioNTech boosters. read more
The studies are not complete.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
Sherwood Boehlert, a G.O.P Moderate in the House, Dies at 84A champion of environmentalism who chided climate-change skeptics, he was
among the last of the relatively progressive Rockefeller Republicans. read more
2007 is a long time ago.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
House Democrats Plan Action on Infrastructure and Social Policy BillAn infrastructure vote had already been planned for Monday, and top
Democrats said they also intended to take up their larger social policy and
climate package. read more
The vote will happen in a very few days.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
C.I.A. Recalls Station Chief to Vienna Over Handling of Havana SyndromeFrustration is growing about the treatment of an increasing number of
intelligence officers and diplomats with symptoms of so-called Havana
syndrome. read more
An LED on a film badge would tell the tale.
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