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The U.S.’s Slow Start to Coronavirus Testing: A Timeline
Abby Goodnough and Michael D. Shear at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Technical flaws, regulatory hurdles and failures of leadership impeded
early screening in the United States, allowing the pandemic to spread.
I was not aware of the early test failure.
The FDC delay was inexcusable.
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I was not aware of the early test failure.
The FDC delay was inexcusable.
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The Lost Month: How a Failure to Test Blinded the U.S. to Covid-19
Michael D. Shear, Abby Goodnough, Sheila Kaplan, Sheri Fink, Katie Thomas and Noah Weiland at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Aggressive screening might have helped contain the coronavirus in the
United States. But technical flaws, regulatory hurdles and lapses in
leadership let it spread undetected for weeks.
This reads as executive failure.
It starts at the top.
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This reads as executive failure.
It starts at the top.
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Cuomo Postpones New York’s Primary Election to June 23 Because of Coronavirus
Stephanie Saul at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
New York became the 11th state to move its primary in an attempt to limit
the risk of spreading the virus.
Mail-in is out. The state board of elections distrusts the local officials ability
To deal with the volume of mail.
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Mail-in is out. The state board of elections distrusts the local officials ability
To deal with the volume of mail.
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Trump Sees Off Naval Hospital Ship in Virginia, Going Against Travel Warnings
Annie Karni at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
President Trump expressed support for New York even as he announced he was
considering a quarantine for the tristate region.
"“You have the unwavering support of the entire nation, the entire government and the entire American people,” Mr. Trump said, even as he weighed whether to close off the region in a move that Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York immediately described as unworkable while questioning whether it was even legally enforceable."
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"“You have the unwavering support of the entire nation, the entire government and the entire American people,” Mr. Trump said, even as he weighed whether to close off the region in a move that Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York immediately described as unworkable while questioning whether it was even legally enforceable."
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Tom Coburn, the ‘Dr. No’ of Congress, Is Dead at 72
Robert D. McFadden at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
His prolific use of a bill-blocking measure earned him his nickname, but he
also won grudging respect on Capitol Hill as a political maverick.
The facts must not be ignored.
Tom Coburn was far from stupid.
He repeatedly failed to learn.
I am sorry that he lost the opportunity to learn.
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The facts must not be ignored.
Tom Coburn was far from stupid.
He repeatedly failed to learn.
I am sorry that he lost the opportunity to learn.
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Coronavirus May Add Billions to the Nation’s Health Care Bill
Reed Abelson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Insurance premiums could spike as much as 40 percent next year, a new
analysis warns, as employers and insurers confront the projected tens of
billions of dollars in additional costs of treating coronavirus patients.
Some form of single payer will be required before the U.S. is done with
covid-19.
Bankruptcy is waiting for everyone.
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Some form of single payer will be required before the U.S. is done with
covid-19.
Bankruptcy is waiting for everyone.
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‘We are Trying to Protect Our Own’: The Towns Keeping Part-Timers Out
Dionne Searcey at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
Defenders of property rights find something else they want to defend: Their
own communities.
Quarentine has limited effectiveness.
Wuhan China continued to eat.
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Quarentine has limited effectiveness.
Wuhan China continued to eat.
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As Virus Spreads, China and Russia See Openings for Disinformation
Julian E. Barnes, Matthew Rosenberg and Edward Wong at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
The two powers amplify discredited conspiracy theories and sow division as
they look to undermine the United States.
A great firewall of the U.S. is neither desirable or possible.
Look to trusted sources and fact check when possible.
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A great firewall of the U.S. is neither desirable or possible.
Look to trusted sources and fact check when possible.
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Grappling With the Impact of Coronavirus: This Week in the 2020 Race
Matt Stevens and Maggie Astor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
Joe Biden tries to break through, Bernie Sanders signals he’s staying in
and another Super Tuesday (of sorts) emerges.
I will vote in the Democratic primary.
The presidential election will happen on schedule.
There will be a Democratic convention.
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I will vote in the Democratic primary.
The presidential election will happen on schedule.
There will be a Democratic convention.
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Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, Civil Rights Leader and King Aide, Dies at 98
Douglas Martin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
Mr. Lowery helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and
gave the benediction at President Barack Obama’s inauguration.
The cause of social and political equality does not die with those who lead the project.
Let us not be discouraged by their absence.
The years come and go. The need sometimes is reduced.
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The cause of social and political equality does not die with those who lead the project.
Let us not be discouraged by their absence.
The years come and go. The need sometimes is reduced.
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Open Thread & March 28th US Covid Numbers Update
Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 15 hours ago
As usual, use this for topics unrelated to recent posts. Since the blog has
been all Covid, all the time this last week, this is a good place to
discuss other issues. The results of the work I do, like this article, are
free, but food isn’t, so if you value my work, please DONATE […]
The numbers are growing faster.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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The numbers are growing faster.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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U.S. Cuts Health Care Aid to Yemen Despite Worries About Coronavirus
Michael LaForgia at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
The Trump administration cited interference by Houthi rebels. But
humanitarian groups and some Democrats asked for a delay because of the
pandemic.
"The Trump administration on Friday cut off tens of millions of dollars for health care programs and other aid in Yemen, rejecting pleas by humanitarian groups and some members of Congress to delay the decision as the coronavirus spreads across the Middle East."
Clarity counts.
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"The Trump administration on Friday cut off tens of millions of dollars for health care programs and other aid in Yemen, rejecting pleas by humanitarian groups and some members of Congress to delay the decision as the coronavirus spreads across the Middle East."
Clarity counts.
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Coronavirus Fact Check: Analyzing the Patterns in Trump's Falsehoods
Linda Qiu at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
For months, the president has downplayed the severity of the pandemic,
overstated the impact of his policies and potential treatments, blamed
others and tried to rewrite the history of his response.
Donald J. Trump is a stranger to the facts.
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Donald J. Trump is a stranger to the facts.
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For Dr. Deborah Birx, Urging Calm Has Come With Heavy Criticism
Noah Weiland and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
The White House’s coronavirus response coordinator drew criticism for
comments she made about ventilator shortages, and for gushing praise of
President Trump.
"Critics of Mr. Trump accused her of squandering the credibility she had developed as a health official in Democratic and Republican administrations."
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"Critics of Mr. Trump accused her of squandering the credibility she had developed as a health official in Democratic and Republican administrations."
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House Departs Without Vote to Extend Expired F.B.I. Spy Tools
Charlie Savage at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
The operational effect may be limited because the surveillance laws remain
in effect for existing investigations.
I would like to curb the national police force.
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I would like to curb the national police force.
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John Sears, Strategist for Nixon and Reagan, Dies at 79
Katharine Q. Seelye at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
Some thought he was “Deep Throat,” the secret source who helped The
Washington Post unravel Watergate. He was not.
I have never been able to vote for a Republican.
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I have never been able to vote for a Republican.
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For Farmers, Stimulus Bill Means Subsidies Continue to Flow
Eric Lipton and Sharon LaFraniere at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
The bill allots as much as $23.5 billion in assistance to farmers, a key
constituency of President Trump’s, in the middle of an election year.
Bankrupting farmers is not a good idea.
People starving in the streets is also not a good idea.
The economy is a complicated system.
Bankrupting farmers is not a good idea.
People starving in the streets is also not a good idea.
The economy is a complicated system.
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Thomas Massie, House’s ‘Mr. No,’ Tries to Force Vote on Coronavirus Aid Bill
Catie Edmondson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
The Kentucky libertarian’s tactics failed, but not before forcing lawmakers
back to the Capitol for passage of the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus
package, infuriating them and President Trump.
A failed effort.
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A failed effort.
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‘Your Health or the Right to Vote’: A Battle in Wisconsin as Its Primary Nears
Nick Corasaniti and Stephanie Saul at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
As many states postpone primaries amid the coronavirus outbreak, Wisconsin
is plowing ahead with plans to vote on April 7. Now the governor wants to
send everyone an absentee ballot — in under two weeks.
It will be a project. Failure is not an option.
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It will be a project. Failure is not an option.
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Pentagon Order to Plan for Escalation in Iraq Meets Warning From Top Commander
Mark Mazzetti and Eric Schmitt at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
A secret Pentagon directive orders planning to try to destroy a militia
group backed by Iran, but America’s top general in Iraq cautions of the
risks.Iraq must do the operation if it is to happen.
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