Sunday, December 25, 2016

@23:42, 12/24/16

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U.S.

Growth of U.S. Population Is at Slowest Pace Since 1937

Census data reveal where people in America are moving (Utah), and where they are not (the Northeast).

Half the population is poor.

2
U.S.

Trump Picks G.O.P. Veterans for White House Posts

Sean Spicer, Kellyanne Conway and several other newly named advisers will serve as Mr. Trump’s connections to the establishment in Washington.

I need to know who is who.

Know the enemy.

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N.Y. / Region

Cuomo’s Proposal for an Executive-Branch Prosecutor Is Called a ‘Scheme’

Amid haggling over raising lawmakers’ pay, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York has proposed a new prosecutor, controlled by him, to investigate state spending.

The governor needs a staff.

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U.S.

Trump Seeks Path for Mexico Barrier. But Will It Be a ‘Big, Beautiful Wall’?

His transition team has asked border officials for advice on where a barrier can be built, though the plan may involve fencing, a Texas congressman says.

All Trump's proposed progreams should be fought.


U.S.

Arizona Agrees to Stop Using Drug Tied to Botched Executions

The sedative known as midazolam has been at the center of botched executions in several states, including a 2014 lethal-injection death in Arizona that took nearly two hours.

Executions are the problem.

Hang the victims.  The process is quick and cheap.
Let us not pretend that judicial killing is humane.

6
Opinion

Was Barack Obama Bad for Democrats?

His political legacy includes the losses his party suffered during his two terms.

President Obama did his job effectively.
Democrats did not capitalize on those accomplishments.

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U.S.

Kellyanne Conway, ‘Trump Whisperer,’ Will Be Counselor to President

Ms. Conway, who often vouched for Donald Trump during periods of scandal or controversy, will become the highest-ranking woman in his White House.

She does not please me.

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N.Y. / Region

Where Trash Makes a Stop in Brooklyn, Neighbors Want It Gone

Ambitious plans to change the way the city handles trash most likely will do little to help those living near a North Brooklyn transfer station.

"Who will bell the cat?"

9
Automobiles

2017 Infiniti QX30 AWD

This small crossover borrows heavily from its German business partner, but the flourishes are signature Infiniti.

It is not my idea of a car this year.

10
Opinion

The Tragic Death of Zymere Perkins

Readers discuss an editorial about the death of the 6-year-old in New York City.

Children should not be killed.


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