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Facing Pressure, Biden Administration Scrambles to Shelter Migrant Children
Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Catie Edmondson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 39 minutes ago
The White House also revived an Obama-era policy that allows Central
American children to apply for admission to the U.S. from their home
country.
Imigration along the southern border is pointed toward rationality.
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Congress Clears $1.9 Trillion Aid Bill, Sending It to Biden
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 45 minutes ago
The sweeping legislation had no support from Republican lawmakers, who
called it bloated and unaffordable. It will deliver emergency aid and
broader assistance to low- and middle-income Americans.
Help is on the way.
3
What Does $1.9 Trillion Buy?
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
President Biden’s much-anticipated stimulus bill is on the verge of
becoming law. Here is what’s actually in it.
Almost enough for all the entitled.
4
New Stimulus Package Brings Big Benefits to the Middle Class
Alan Rappeport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Be it child care or health care, an array of tax changes and subsidies
makes the $1.9 trillion relief legislation more than a lifeline for the
poor.
The economy will restart when immunity is general.
5
Blinken Will Meet Chinese Officials After Asia Tour Next Week
Michael Crowley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
In his first foreign trip, the secretary of state will visit Japan and
South Korea before the first in-person diplomatic encounter between the
United States and China in several months.
The U.S. economy is dependent on world trade.
It cannot "go it alone".
6
Biden Plans Messaging Blitz to Sell Economic Aid Plan
Jim Tankersley and Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Drawing on a lesson from early in the Obama administration, the White House
wants to tell voters how the legislation will help them and keep
Republicans from defining it on their terms.
The stockmarket is not the economy.
The consumer market seems to be in deflation.
The cure for deflation is money at the bottom of the economy.
This must be sold to the public. It is not the story they know.
7
U.S. Allows Indoor Visits in Nursing Homes. Here’s What to Know.
Noah Weiland, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The recommendations are the first revision to the federal government’s
nursing home guidance since September.
Rationnality returns.
8
Marcia Fudge, Biden’s Pick to Lead HUD, Is Confirmed by Senate
Glenn Thrush, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Ms. Fudge faces as tough a task as any cabinet secretary: rebuilding a
neglected agency central to the fight against racial inequity and poverty.
Biden's team found an expert.
9
Police Unions Won Power Using His Playbook. Now He’s Negotiating the Backlash.
Michael H. Keller and Kim Barker, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
As officer perks and protections draw new scrutiny, an architect of
longtime police bargaining tactics says unions are at risk of losing it all.
The police must understand they are not an army of occupation or a garrison.
They are answerable to the local civillian authority and opperate within the local law.
10
Walter LaFeber, Historian Who Dissected Diplomacy, Dies at 87
Sam Roberts, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
Challenging convention from all political perspectives, he mesmerized his
students at Cornell, many of whom went on to hold foreign policy posts or
professorships.
The state department was troubled by Trump.
11
Senate Confirms Biden’s Pick to Lead E.P.A.
Lisa Friedman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
Michael S. Regan has said he intends to act aggressively in carrying out
the president’s agenda of fighting climate change.
Slowing climate change must not be neglected.
12
Inflation Fear Lurks, Even as Officials Say Not to Worry
Nelson D. Schwartz and Jeanna Smialek, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
Prices have yet to show much movement, but the prospect of an unbridled
economy’s surging back from the pandemic has unsettled the markets.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperinflation_in_the_Weimar_Republic
This is remembered.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinrich_Br%C3%BCning
Is forgotten.
The goal of 2% inflation is a good thing.
13
Merrick Garland Is Confirmed as Attorney General
Katie Benner, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
The federal judge will take over a Justice Department battered during the
Trump administration and confronting the threat from domestic extremism.
The need to fight revolt is a dangerous condition.
The Justice department is not the best place for the fight.
It would be better done through education.
14
Iowa Journalist Who Was Arrested at Protest Is Found Not Guilty
Katie Robertson and Rachel Abrams, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
In a rare case, Andrea Sahouri, a Des Moines Register reporter, was
prosecuted after covering a protest against racism and police violence in
May.
The court system has done its job.
15
Obamacare’s About to Get a Lot More Affordable. These Maps Show How.
Kevin Quealy and Margot Sanger-Katz, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
For this year and next, the stimulus bill boosts subsidies for nearly all
those buying their own coverage, making insurance free for more people and
giving higher-income people discounts for the first time.
A real benefit.
16
Biden Got the Vaccine Rollout Humming, With Trump’s Help
Sharon LaFraniere, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Trump administration officials grumble that they laid the groundwork for
surging vaccinations, but some hard work in the trenches has helped pick up
the pace of production.
Help from the Trump crowd is Gas Light.
17
Oath Keepers Founder Is Said to Be Investigated in Capitol Riot
Alan Feuer, Adam Goldman and Katie Benner, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
The inquiry is in its early stages, an official cautioned, but prosecutors
have begun laying out evidence in court papers.
Stewart Rhodes has not been sufficiently devious.
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Iowa Journalist Who Was Arrested at Protest Is Found Not Guilty
Katie Robertson and Rachel Abrams, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
In a rare case, Andrea Sahouri, a Des Moines Register reporter, was
prosecuted after she was arrested while covering a protest against racism
and police violence last May.
A pleasing result.
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When You’ll Get A More Equal Society
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 10 hours ago
So, it seems that the salaries of junior bankers are being cut so that
senior bankers can have bigger bonuses. At UBS, the average bonus for
senior bankers is 2.1 million. Niiiiice Unless you’re a junior banker. Or a
customer. A given means of production, combined with a resource base, will
throw off some amount […]
Regulation works when it is used.
20
Court Dismisses Trump Campaign’s Defamation Suit Against New York Times
Marc Tracy, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
A New York State judge ruled that the opinion essay at the center of the
suit was constitutionally protected speech.
The Court ruled correctly.
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Marcia Fudge, Biden’s Pick to Lead HUD, Is Confirmed by Senate
Glenn Thrush, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 33 minutes ago
Ms. Fudge faces as tough a task as any cabinet secretary: rebuilding a
neglected agency central to the fight against racial inequity and poverty.
She has a position of power.
2
Congress Clears $1.9 Trillion Aid Bill, Sending It to Biden
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 41 minutes ago
The sweeping legislation had no support from Republican lawmakers, who
called it bloated and unaffordable. It will deliver emergency aid and
broader assistance to low- and middle-income Americans.
Help is on the way.
3
What Does $1.9 Trillion Buy?
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 44 minutes ago
President Biden’s much-anticipated stimulus bill is on the verge of
becoming law. Here is what’s actually in it.
Hope.
4
Biden Plans Messaging Blitz to Sell Economic Aid Plan
Jim Tankersley and Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 49 minutes ago
Drawing on a lesson from early in the Obama administration, the White House
wants to tell voters how the legislation will help them and keep
Republicans from defining it on their terms.
Voters will need to know.
5
Blinken Will Meet Chinese Officials After Asia Tour Next Week
Michael Crowley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 53 minutes ago
In his first foreign trip, the secretary of state will visit Japan and
South Korea before the first in-person diplomatic encounter between the
United States and China in several months.
China will need to behave itself.
6
Police Unions Won Power Using His Playbook. Now He’s Negotiating the Backlash.
Michael H. Keller and Kim Barker, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 56 minutes ago
As officer perks and protections draw new scrutiny, an architect of
longtime police bargaining tactics says unions are at risk of losing it all.
The police are not an army of occupation.
7
Walter LaFeber, Historian Who Dissected Diplomacy, Dies at 87
Sam Roberts, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Challenging convention from all political perspectives, he mesmerized his
students at Cornell, many of whom went on to hold foreign policy posts or
professorships.
Many people die at about that age.
Walter LaFeber should not have hurried.
8
Senate Confirms Biden’s Pick to Lead E.P.A.
Lisa Friedman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Michael S. Regan has said he intends to act aggressively in carrying out
the president’s agenda of fighting climate change.
She will need to do the whole job.
9
New Stimulus Package Brings Big Benefits to the Middle Class
Alan Rappeport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Be it child care or health care, an array of tax changes and subsidies
makes the $1.9 trillion relief legislation more than a lifeline for the
poor.
The rescue package is almost big enough.
10
Inflation Fear Lurks, Even as Officials Say Not to Worry
Nelson D. Schwartz and Jeanna Smialek, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Prices have yet to show much movement, but the prospect of an unbridled
economy’s surging back from the pandemic has unsettled the markets.
Remember Bruning.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinrich_Br%C3%BCning
11
Merrick Garland Is Confirmed as Attorney General
Katie Benner, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The federal judge will take over a Justice Department battered during the
Trump administration and confronting the threat from domestic extremism.
Garland will do the job well.
12
Iowa Journalist Who Was Arrested at Protest Is Found Not Guilty
Katie Robertson and Rachel Abrams, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
In a rare case, Andrea Sahouri, a Des Moines Register reporter, was
prosecuted after covering a protest against racism and police violence in
May.
She was not guilty.
13
Obamacare’s About to Get a Lot More Affordable. These Maps Show How.
Kevin Quealy and Margot Sanger-Katz, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
For this year and next, the stimulus bill boosts subsidies for nearly all
those buying their own coverage, making insurance free for more people and
giving higher-income people discounts for the first time.
There will not be much change at the bottom.
14
Biden Got the Vaccine Rollout Humming, With Trump’s Help
Sharon LaFraniere, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Trump administration officials grumble that they laid the groundwork for
surging vaccinations, but some hard work in the trenches has helped pick up
the pace of production.
Any apparent help from the Trump faction is Gas Light.
15
Oath Keepers Founder Is Said to Be Investigated in Capitol Riot
Alan Feuer, Adam Goldman and Katie Benner, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The inquiry is in its early stages, an official cautioned, but prosecutors
have begun laying out evidence in court papers.
Stewart Rhodes is guilty.
16
Iowa Journalist Who Was Arrested at Protest Is Found Not Guilty
Katie Robertson and Rachel Abrams, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
In a rare case, Andrea Sahouri, a Des Moines Register reporter, was
prosecuted after she was arrested while covering a protest against racism
and police violence last May.
Andrea Sahouri is a journalist.
"Black lives matter" is a statement of fact.
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When You’ll Get A More Equal Society
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 8 hours ago
So, it seems that the salaries of junior bankers are being cut so that
senior bankers can have bigger bonuses. At UBS, the average bonus for
senior bankers is 2.1 million. Niiiiice Unless you’re a junior banker. Or a
customer. A given means of production, combined with a resource base, will
throw off some amount […]
Self interest is not dominant in court.
Enforce the law.
18
House Passes Labor Rights Expansion, but Senate Chances Are Slim
Nicholas Fandos, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
The House approved the most significant enhancement of labor rights since
the New Deal, but the measure appeared headed for a Senate filibuster amid
widespread Republican opposition.
Some arms will be twisted.
19
Court Dismisses Trump Campaign’s Defamation Suit Against New York Times
Marc Tracy, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
A New York State judge ruled that the opinion essay at the center of the
suit was constitutionally protected speech.
Another fiction collapses.
20
Biden Nominees Vow to Avoid Politicizing Justice Dept.
Katie Benner, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
The president’s picks for the department’s No. 2 and 3 spots pledged to
restore independence to law enforcement.
If they are unsatisfactory they can be replaced.
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