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N.Y. / Region
Council Bill Could Make Campaign Fraud Easier in New York, Critics Say
The Manhattan district attorney is among those sharply criticizing proposals that would alter the city’s campaign finance system.Another bad idea.
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Health
Older Adults Are Still Skipping Vaccinations
People once vigilant about immunizing their children aren’t nearly as careful about protecting themselves as they age.I will get the shots.
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Real Estate
Homes That Sold for $450,000 and Under
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.Interesting.
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U.S.
Jury Appears One Vote Short of Convicting Ex-Police Officer in Walter Scott’s Death
“I cannot in good conscience consider a guilty verdict,” one juror wrote the judge in the trial of Michael T. Slager. Deliberations are to resume Monday.The jury will continue to deliberate.
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Technology
Zenefits Chief Quitting and Is Said to Consider Trump Transition Team
David O. Sacks, who was charged with turning the embattled start-up around, is said to be possibly joining Donald J. Trump’s transition team.Selling vaporware is not a sustainable business.
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World
Hunting ‘Turr’ in Newfoundland’s Frigid Waters
The annual hunt of turr, a migratory seabird, dates back to the days when Newfoundlanders needed to supplement meager winter diets, and it continues despite conservation efforts.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shipping_News
I am glad to hear the cod are recovering.
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U.S.
Federal Officials to Explore Different Route for Dakota Pipeline
The Department of the Army said that it would not approve permits for construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline beneath a dammed section of the Missouri River.It looks like a win for the Native Americans.
Reversal is easy.
The encampment should continue.
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The Upshot
Donald Trump Is Betting That Policy Expertise Doesn’t Matter
Steve Mnuchin at Treasury will be another test case on how important policy expertise actually is to govern effectively.The Republican contention has been government is the problem.
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U.S.
Trump and Clinton Aides Clash During Election Forum
“I would rather lose than win the way you guys did,” Hillary Clinton’s director of communications told Donald J. Trump’s campaign manager during a raucous debate at Harvard.The Democrats are not happy with the result.
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U.S.
Trump Backers Go to Court to Block Vote Recounts in 3 States
Supporters of the president-elect in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan are ramping up efforts to stop the election recounts in their tracks.My cynicism says that there irregularities to be found.
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