3/31/19, 18:05

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Old when attention allowed me to look twice.  Broken arm. Sprained ankle.

 
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Who Is Lucy Flores, the Woman Accusing Joe Biden of Kissing Her?

MATT STEVENS and SYDNEY EMBER at NYT > Politics - 54 minutes ago

Ms. Flores, 39, is a former Nevada state assemblywoman who lost campaigns to become the state’s lieutenant governor and to represent the Fourth District in Congress.

Fox does not care.
 

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Russia’s Military Mission Creep Advances to a New Front: Africa

ERIC SCHMITT at NYT > Politics - 54 minutes ago

In an influence campaign that is worrying the Pentagon, Russia’s weapons sales, military training programs and security agreements are growing across Africa.

Trump is not open handed.

The generals want money.

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A Jewish Councilman Said ‘Palestine Does Not Exist.’ Now He May Be Punished.

JEFFERY C. MAYS at NYT > Politics - 54 minutes ago

Mayor Bill de Blasio said the New York City councilman, Kalman Yeger, should lose his committee seat if he does not apologize.

Kalman Yeager is probably correct.

A two state solution requires a viable Palestine.
 

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Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – March 31, 2019

Tony Wikrent at Ian Welsh - 4 hours ago

Strategic Political Economy The Green New Deal and the case against incremental climate policy [Vox, via Naked Capitalism 3-29-19] The most puzzling critiques have come not from Republicans, but from the center left, broadly speaking. They urge policies to reduce greenhouse gases that are perfectly commensurate with the GND framework … but present them as […]

Scary picture.

life expectancy is reduced.
 

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Joe Biden Says He Did Not Act Inappropriately with Lucy Flores

MATT STEVENS and SYDNEY EMBER at NYT > Politics - 4 hours ago

The former vice president, accused by Ms. Flores, a Nevada Democrat, of kissing and touching her, did acknowledge ‘expressions of affection’ on campaign trail.

Fox knows different.

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Michael Avenatti’s Biggest Case Yet: His Own

REBECCA R. RUIZ, NELLIE BOWLES and KEVIN DRAPER at NYT > Politics - 4 hours ago

The celebrity lawyer and Trump foil faces federal extortion and financial fraud charges. He seems to be trying the case in the court of public opinion.

He might win there.
Guilty.

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Trump Administration Defends Plan to Close the Border, Telling Democrats, ‘We Told You So’

KATIE ROGERS at NYT > Politics - 4 hours ago

The president and his aides have become emboldened as border crossings surge.

Trump is a sadist.  Trump is an imperialist.

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March 2019: Unofficial Problem Bank list declined to 72 Institutions, Q1 2019 Transition Matrix

Calculated Risk at Calculated Risk - 9 hours ago

Note: Surferdude808 compiles an *unofficial* list of Problem Banks compiled only from public sources. Here is the unofficial problem bank list for March 2019. Here are the monthly changes and a few comments from surferdude808: Update on the Unofficial Problem Bank List for March 2019. During the month, the list dropped by four to 72 institutions after four removals. Assets decreased by $1.2 billion to $51.6 billion. A year ago, the list held 98 institutions with assets of $19.9 billion. This month, actions have been terminated against Crown Bank, Elizabeth, NJ ($505 million); Conn... more » 

C R wants a building boom.

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Elizabeth Warren Loses Finance Director as She Struggles in 2020 Race

ASTEAD W. HERNDON and JONATHAN MARTIN at NYT > Politics - 10 hours ago

Money is a problem for the Democratic senator, who is likely to be substantially out-raised in the first quarter. And she’s not the fresh candidate anymore. But much time remains.

Warren scolds.
She is correct.

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Georgia Is Latest State to Pass Fetal Heartbeat Bill as Part of Growing Trend

SARAH MERVOSH at NYT > Politics - 21 hours ago

The American Civil Liberties Union vowed to sue if the bill is signed into law. The courts have blocked similar efforts in other states.

Any court but this one would strike these down.
Women own themselves.

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Trump’s Order to Open Arctic Waters to Oil Drilling Was Unlawful, Federal Judge Finds

CORAL DAVENPORT at NYT > Politics - 23 hours ago

The decision has broad implications for Mr. Trump’s effort to push drilling across the American coastline and on public lands.

Oops.

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Trump’s Order to Open Arctic Waters to Drilling Was Unlawful, Federal Judge Finds

CORAL DAVENPORT at NYT > Politics - 1 day ago

The decision has broad implications for Mr. Trump’s effort to push drilling across the American coastline and on public lands.

good.

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Joe Biden Says He Did Not Act Inappropriately with Lucy Flores

MATT STEVENS and SYDNEY EMBER at NYT > Politics - 1 day ago

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Beto O’Rourke, Praising Immigration, Kicks Off Presidential Campaign in El Paso

STEPHANIE SAUL at NYT > Politics - 1 day ago

Mr. O’Rourke officially launched his campaign near the border with Mexico. His downtown rally came amid extraordinary discord over immigration.

Noise.

15

Matt Gaetz Is a Congressman Liberals Love to Loathe. It’s All Part of the Plan.

GLENN THRUSH at NYT > Politics - 1 day ago

Mr. Gaetz came to Washington as the son of the Florida Senate president, with a reputation for deal making. His incendiary antics have put that rap behind him

I do not like Florida.

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D.E.A. Secretly Collected Bulk Records of Money-Counter Purchases

CHARLIE SAVAGE at NYT > Politics - 1 day ago

A redaction error in an inspector general report brought to light another bulk-collection program ended in the aftermath of Edward Snowden’s leaks.

Drugs are a cash business.

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Schedule for Week of March 31, 2019

Calculated Risk at Calculated Risk - 1 day ago

The key reports scheduled for this week are the March employment report, February Retail Sales, March Auto Sales, and the ISM Manufacturing survey. Also, the Q1 quarterly Reis surveys for office and malls will be released this week. *----- Monday, Apr 1st -----* [image: Retail Sales]8:30 AM: *Retail sales* for February is scheduled to be released. The consensus is for a 0.3% increase in retail sales. This graph shows the year-over-year change in retail sales and food service (ex-gasoline) since 1993. Retail and Food service sales, ex-gasoline, increased by 2.9% on a YoY basis in De... more » 

CR is watching.

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2020 Democrats Love Small Donors. But Some Really Love Big Donors, Too.

SHANE GOLDMACHER and JONATHAN MARTIN at NYT > Politics - 1 day ago

Several 2020 presidential candidates are focused on attracting small donors to prove grass-roots appeal, but are also privately courting major donors whose money helps pay campaign bills.

big money is easier.

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News Analysis: The Rapture and the Real World: Mike Pompeo Blends Beliefs and Policy

EDWARD WONG at NYT > Politics - 1 day ago

America’s top diplomat stands out in the Trump administration for brazenly inserting his evangelical Christian beliefs into discussions of foreign policy.

Separation of church and state is essential.

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On Politics: The Biggest Stories of the Week

ISABELLA GRULLÓN PAZ at NYT > Politics - 1 day ago

It’s been a busy week in American politics. Here are some of the stories you might have missed.

Pay attention.

 

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