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NYT > U.S. > Politics53 minutes ago
Budget Plan Offers Fix for Medicaid Coverage Gap, for Now
The $1.85 trillion social policy bill would provide free private health insurance for more than two million adults locked out of coverage, but only for four years. read more
 
Manchin will not have it.
 
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Pfizer Pediatric Vaccination Program to Be ‘at Full Strength’ Next Week, White House Says
“We are planning on some vaccinations towards the end of this week,” said Jeffrey D. Zients, a top White House official, adding that the government will deliver a total of 15 million doses “across the next week or so.” read more
 
 It is happening. 

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Here's What The Texas Abortion Law Prohibits
Abortions are now illegal in Texas after “cardiac activity” is detectable, usually at around six weeks of pregnancy. read more
 
S B 8 attempts to prohibit abortion.
 
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Even as Biden Pushes Clean Energy, He Seeks More Oil Production
President Biden acknowledged “it seems like an irony” that he is asking energy-rich nations to boost oil production as he implores the world to tackle climate change. read more
 
Energy is a trap at this point.
The country runs on oil and must change to electricity without stopping.
 
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Desperate for Housing Options, Communities Turn to Ballot Initiatives
Cities and counties will vote on measures, like tax increases and curbs on Airbnb, aimed at creating more affordable housing. read more
 
Commuting is out of reach.
 
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Regulators Ask Congress to Create New Rules for Cryptocurrencies
A Treasury Department report says stablecoin issuers should operate like banks to avoid destabilizing runs that could erode financial stability. read more
 
Cryptocurrencies are deflationary.
They will remain outside of the monetary system.
 

Supreme Court Hints That It May Allow Challenge to Texas Abortion Law
In two arguments on Monday, the justices considered challenges from abortion providers and the Biden administration to a law that bans abortions after about six weeks. read more
 
S B 8 will not be allowed.
 
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Supreme Court Hints That It May Allow Challenge to Texas Abortion Law
In two arguments on Monday, the justices considered challenges from abortion providers and the Biden administration to a law that bans abortions after about six weeks. read more
 
S B 8 will not be allowed.
 

As Youngkin Tries to Finesse Trump, McAuliffe Conjures His Comeback
Barnstorming Virginia, the candidates for governor hammered away at their core arguments. For the Republican: parents’ involvement in schools. For the Democrat: Trump redux. read more
 

Manchin Refuses to Endorse Safety Net Bill, Dampening Hopes of a Quick Vote
The Democratic senator, a crucial swing vote, demanded more time to evaluate the economic and fiscal ramifications of the $1.85 trillion plan, frustrating plans for a House vote this week. read more
 

Book Review: 'Both/And,' by Huma Abedin
“Both/And” may not be the most introspective memoir, but it gives readers a front-row view of heartache and humiliation. read more
 
Huma Abedin does not do political target well.
 
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How New York Elections Will Shape the Future of the Democratic Party
A series of Election Day contests may serve as a barometer of how far left Democratic voters in New York State want their party to go. read more
 
The New York Democratic party may be learning.
It is not crazy like its opposition.
 
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Will Justice Brett Kavanaugh Change His Position on Abortion?
Justice Kavanaugh has consistently supported abortion restrictions, but occasionally stakes out more moderate positions than his colleagues. read more
 
Brett Kavanaugh will not change his position on abortion.
 
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What is Ex Parte Young?
The 1908 case held that state officials could be sued in federal court to prevent them from enforcing unconstitutional laws. read more
 
SB 8 dodges the Ex Parte Young precedent.
 
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Who is Judd Stone II? Texas Solicitor General Makes Supreme Court Debut
Stone is a former
 
Judd Stone is skillfully defending SB 8.
 
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Who is Marc Hearron? Attorney for Abortion Providers, Has Deep Texas Ties
Mr. Hearron has worked on pro bono cases involving reproductive rights and L.G.B.T.Q. rights. read more
 

Why is it So Hard to Challenge the Texas Abortion Law?
The structure of the law, which delegates enforcement authority to millions of people, means there is no obvious person whom its opponents can sue. read more
 
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7 Takeaways From Huma Abedin's Book
In her new memoir, “Both/And,” Hillary Clinton’s longtime aide opens up about her ex-husband, the 2016 election and more. read more
 
Anthony Weiner was abusive.
 
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Struggling at Home, Biden Is Buoyed by G20 Trip Abroad
A trip to Rome invigorated a president whose poll numbers are slumping at home, but who projected confidence in his foreign and domestic agenda. read more
 
Biden enjoys being a star.
 
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Why a Pilot Is Under Investigation for Saying ‘Let’s Go Brandon’
His remarks went viral after he repeated the chant, which is understood to be code for swearing at President Biden, during a Southwest Airlines flight. read more
 
Puns usually are easier to parse.
 
 
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