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House and Senate Democrats Propose Bill to Expand the Supreme Court
Carl Hulse, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The legislation would expand the Supreme Court from 9 members to 13, trying
to spur momentum for the first change in the makeup of the court in 150
years.
The Trump Republicans acted in an arbitrary and political manner.
I do not fault the Democrats for an attempt at correction.
I will not be further offended if the attempt fails.
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Biden Takes On Sagging Safety Net With Plan to Fix Long-Term Care
Eduardo Porter, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The proposal to spend $400 billion over eight years faces political
challenges and a funding system not designed for the burden it has come to
bear.
Long term care is concomitant with long life.
Governent attaches both to infrastructure.
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Senate Acts on Bill to Fight Hate Crimes Against Asian-Americans
Catie Edmondson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Democrats’ push to quickly pass the legislation comes amid a sharp increase
in reports of attacks targeting Asian-Americans.
The U.S. congress should not make a special case of Asian-Americans.
It implies there are other classes deserving of hate.
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Capitol Police Inspector General to Testify Before House Panel
Luke Broadwater, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
Michael A. Bolton, the Capitol Police’s inspector general, will testify
before a House committee on Thursday.
As he should.
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Biden Administration to Impose Tough Sanctions on Russia
Julian E. Barnes, David E. Sanger and Lara Jakes, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
Administration officials were determined to draft a response that would
impose real costs on Moscow, as many previous rounds of sanctions have been
shrugged off.
This looks like collective punishment.
It looks lazy.
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How the U.S. Plans to Fight From Afar After Troops Exit Afghanistan
Eric Schmitt and Helene Cooper, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Drones, long-range bombers and spy networks will be used in an effort to
prevent Afghanistan from re-emerging as a terrorist base to threaten the
United States.
It makes withdrawal look like a lazy lie.
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Scott Stringer Has Trained to Be Mayor for Decades. Will Voters Be Persuaded?
Katie Glueck, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
Scott Stringer’s deep experience in New York City politics has yet to
translate into momentum in the mayor’s race. Could an endorsement from the
Working Families Party help?
I do not need to choose
At this point I do not know enough to begin to choose.
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Intelligence Chiefs Warn of Russian Troops Near Ukraine and Other Threats
Julian E. Barnes, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
Officials said that China’s push for global power posed a threat to the
United States, and they dwelled on climate change, domestic extremism and
more.
Report would be a better choice of words.
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Voters Like Biden's Infrastructure Plan; Taxes Are an Issue
Jim Tankersley, Ben Casselman and Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
A Times poll shows large majorities back spending on roads, ports,
broadband and more. But Republicans aim to make corporate tax increases the
issue.
There is no reason not to debt finance infrastructure.
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NATO Is Expected to Confirm Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal
Steven Erlanger, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
The alliance’s mantra has always been “in together and out together,” so
with the U.S. leaving, the pullout did not come as a surprise.
The U.S. appears not to know the definition of withdrawal.
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Biden, Setting Afghanistan Withdrawal, Says ‘It Is Time to End the Forever War’
David E. Sanger and Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
The president said the main objective of ensuring that Afghanistan would
not be a launching pad for terrorism had been achieved and that it was time
for American troops to come home.
The U.S.military appears to disagree.
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House Panel Advances Bill to Study Reparations in Historic Vote
Nicholas Fandos, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
The legislation, which would create a panel to consider reparations for
slavery, is being considered as President Biden works to address racial
inequity.
The question of who gets howmuch will rankle everyone if an attempt is made.
Equality before the law and governments is the best that can be done.
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Shades of 2016: Republicans Stay Silent on Trump, Hoping He Fades Away
Maggie Haberman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Just like when Donald J. Trump was a candidate in 2016, rival Republicans
are trying to avoid becoming the target of his attacks or directly
confronting him, while hoping someone else will.
Trump should be convicted and sentenced.
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Biden’s Choice for Civil Rights Post Has Worked to Defend Voting Rights
Katie Benner, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Kristen Clarke, the nominee for a top Justice Department role, vowed at her
confirmation hearing to use legal tools to ensure ballot access.
That is a good qualification.
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What the Fight for D.C. Statehood Means
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
Democrats embark on a new long-shot mission to give 700,000 Americans
voting representation in Congress.
The District of Columbia is intentionally not a state.
The power of the national capitol could not be given to any of the several states.
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U.S. Is Expected to Approve Some Arms Sales to U.A.E. and Saudis
Michael Crowley and Edward Wong, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
The Biden administration is close to completing a review of Trump-era
weapons sales to the two Gulf Arab states. Democrats in Congress oppose the
deals.
Meeting contracts is important.
The Trump Republicans never understood diplomacy.
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How Carolyn Maloney Has Become the New Target of NY's Ascendant Left
Katie Glueck, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
Justice Democrats, a left-wing group that fueled the rise of Representative
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is backing Rana Abdelhamid’s primary bid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ236CwhlPw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxAh7wunhHM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az75TZuy5aE
Katie Glueck is having visions.
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Nearly Half of Republicans Say They Don’t Want a Covid-19 Vaccine
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
Over half of American adults have now received at least one shot, but
resistance to vaccination among Republicans remains strong, two new polls
found.
The death rate for Covid-19 is only about one percent.
Republican enthusiasts are about thirty percent of the U.S. population.
Biological warfare costs too much.
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Shades of 2016: Republicans Stay Silent on Trump, Hoping He Fades Away
Maggie Haberman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
Just like when Donald J. Trump was a candidate in 2016, rival Republicans
are trying to avoid becoming the target of his attacks or directly
confronting him, while hoping someone else will.
That did not work in 2016.
Trump should go to prison.
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How the Capitol Riot Suspects Are Challenging the Charges
Alan Feuer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
Defense lawyers have complained that some charges do not apply to what
unfolded on Jan. 6, and one argues it will be impossible to get a fair
trial in Washington.
Many of these rioters posted confessions on the internet.
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