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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 hours ago
U.S. Lifts Travel Ban for Vaccinated ForeignersThe change ends more than 18 months of restrictions that left families
separated from loved ones and cost the global travel industry hundreds of
billions of dollars. read more
Vaccines are a new thing to border policy makers.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 hours ago
Why Republicans Won in a New York County Where Democrats Outnumber ThemVoters readily ousted Democrats in Nassau County on Long Island, electing
A century ago the Democratic party ran Nassau county.
They had chosen not to be subject to the Tamminy machine.
They were considered corrupt by the resident elite.
The defence industries broke the Democratic hold on power.
Organizations persist though names change.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics15 hours ago
As U.S. Travel Changes Near, Global Travelers Eagerly Await ReunionsOn Monday, travelers from many other countries who are fully vaccinated
against the coronavirus will be allowed to enter the United States. read more
The City of New York is an international hub.
It is good to have spokes.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics16 hours ago
Republicans, Basking in Tuesday’s Victories, Diverge on What Comes NextThe Republican victory is the defeat of "Build Back Better".
There will be no restart of the U.S. economy.
Billions will die.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago
Young Marines in Kabul Were Left to Run Final Days of EvacuationThe young Marines in Kabul were left to determine who was evacuated from
Afghanistan and who was left behind. The cost was high. read more
Afghanistan was abandoned because the Pentagon could not induce religious conversion.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago
House Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, Putting Social Policy Bill on HoldProgressives who had threatened to sink the measure agreed to support it
after extracting a promise from moderates that they would ultimately back
the social safety net and climate bill. read more
The Leadership may have performed a miracle.
The Republicans oppose new federal investment in people.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago
Biden Celebrates Infrastructure Win, Even if Harder Victory Is Ahead“Finally! Infrastructure week!” the president declared with a broad smile. read more
There is always time for a celebration.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago
In Infrastructure Votes, 19 Members Broke With Their PartyThe defectors who crossed partisan lines in Congress include 13 Republicans
who supported the bill and the six liberal members of “The Squad,” who
opposed it. read more
Infrastructure is good but it is not enough.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago
How a $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Survived an Intraparty BrawlSpeaker Nancy Pelosi agreed to a deal proposed by the Congressional Black
Caucus, mobilizing one faction of Democratic lawmakers to win over two
others. read more
There is no purity in politics.
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Ian Welsh17 hours ago
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – November 7, 2021[image: Story 502508323]
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – November 7, 2021
by Tony Wikrent
*Strategic Political Economy*
Billionaires Are Not Morally Qualified To Shape Human Civilization
Caitlin Johnstone [via Naked Capitalism 11-1-2021]
Human civilization is being engineered in myriad ways by an unfathomably
wealthy class who are so emotionally and psychologically stunted that they
refuse to end world hunger despite having the ability to easily do so.
The United Nations has estimated that world hunger could be ended for an
additional expenditure of $30 billion a year, wit... read more
Tony Wikrent is a purist and suffers from tunnel perception.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago
Biden Administration Is ‘Prepared to Defend’ Vaccine Rules, Surgeon General SaidThe administration last week set Jan. 4 as the deadline for companies with
100 or more employees to mandate Covid vaccinations or implement weekly
testing of workers. read more
Vaccination is properly required.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
F.B.I. Searches James O’Keefe’s Home in Ashley Biden Diary Theft InquiryAuthorities carried out a court-ordered search at the New York apartment of
the Project Veritas founder two days after searching the homes of his
associates. read more
All Trump loyalists do not work at Homeland Security.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Foreman Says Military Jury Was Disgusted by C.I.A. TortureA Navy captain whose letter recommended clemency for a Qaeda terrorist
drafted the damning two-page document in 20 minutes. read more
The Marine Corps remembers the long campaign in the Philippines. 1903 - 1913
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
F.B.I. Searches James O’Keefe’s Home in Ashley Biden Diary Theft InquiryAuthorities carried out a court-ordered search at the New York apartment of
the Project Veritas founder two days after searching the homes of his
associates. read more
Somebody knows an answer. There may be more than one person.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
This Is Where the States Want Billions in Infrastructure Funding SpentThe plan finally approved on Friday will address transportation, water,
broadband, energy and public safety needs that have been building for
years, sometimes decades. read more
This is a real estate subsidy with a bit of window dressing.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
The Congressional Black Caucus Was Key to the Infrastructure VoteSpeaker Nancy Pelosi sent the chairwoman of the caucus, Representative
Joyce Beatty of Ohio, to announce a key deal, understanding that the
lawmaker had more influence at that point than she did. read more
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Out of patience with the Democratic party.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
2,000 Pages and Pronto! Budget Scorekeepers Are Under PressureLawmakers want detailed estimates on the effects of the big Democratic
bill, but that can take longer than they think, slowing the process. read more
The social bill is no longer under reconciliation.
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Ian Welsh2 days ago
Open Thread[image: Story 501909582]
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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. > Politics2 days ago
Trump Justice Dept. Official Defies Request by Jan. 6 PanelJeffrey Clark, who aided in the former president’s efforts to overturn the
election, appeared before the committee but would not answer substantive
questions. read more
Jeffrey Clark is in contempt of congress.
The revolution and the Terror have ceased to be a joke.
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