Wednesday, April 7, 2021

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U.S. Bet Big on Covid Vaccine Manufacturer Even as Problems Mounted
Chris Hamby, Sharon LaFraniere and Sheryl Gay Stolberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The Baltimore plant that recently had to scrap up to 15 million ruined doses had flouted rules and downplayed errors, according to internal audits, ex-employees and clients. Other doses had to be scrapped last year.
 
 The Trump administration needed only to look effective.
There was no benefit to being effective.

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Alcee Hastings, Who Represented Florida, Dies at 84
Maggie Astor, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The former civil rights lawyer and federal judge served in Congress for nearly three decades.
 
Another campaigner for justice has died.
His work continues.
There have been events while the public has been distracted. 

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Fears of White People Losing Out Permeate Capitol Rioters’ Towns, Study Finds
Alan Feuer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Counties with the most significant declines in the non-Hispanic white population were the most likely to produce insurrectionists.
Only Zero Covid Worked And Everyone Knows It
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 2 hours ago
Vietnam has a population of 96 million and 34 Covid Deaths. America has a population of 328 million and 550,000 Covid Deaths. Australia has a population of 25 million, and 909 deaths. The UK has a population of 67 million people and 127,000 deaths. South Korea has a population of 52 million, and […]
In Title IX Overhaul, Biden Administration to Seek Public Input
Katie Rogers, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The Department of Education will hold a public hearing for students, educators, and other stakeholders to share “important insights” on sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination.
Biden Plan Spurs Fight Over What ‘Infrastructure’ Really Means
Jim Tankersley and Jeanna Smialek, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Republicans say the White House is tucking liberal social programs into legislation that should be focused on roads and bridges. Administration officials say their approach invests in the future.
San Francisco and Other Cities Test Universal Basic Income for Artists
Zachary Small, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
Through pilot programs, cities are giving checks to artists in hopes of allowing them to focus on their creative output instead of having a second job.
How Georgia's New Law Risks Making Election Subversion Easier
Nate Cohn, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
A reminder from a January phone call that the reform bill by congressional Democrats may not have the proper protections.
Gayle Smith, who helped lead the U.S. response to Ebola, will run Biden’s vaccine diplomacy.
Lara Jakes, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
Ms. Smith will try to corral wealthier nations into distributing Covid-19 vaccines more evenly around the globe.
G.O.P. Governor of Arkansas Vetoes Anti-Transgender Bill
Maggie Astor, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
The bill, which could still be enacted if state legislators override the governor’s veto, would make it illegal for transgender minors to receive gender-affirming medication or surgery.
Democrats Win Crucial Tool to Enact Biden’s Plans, Including Infrastructure
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
A ruling from the parliamentarian appears to clear the way for Democrats to bypass Republicans and fast-track at least one more fiscal package through the Senate on a majority vote.
Biden and Democrats Detail Plans to Raise Taxes on Multinational Firms
Jim Tankersley and Alan Rappeport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. would support a global minimum tax, while top Democrats unveiled their own plan to raise taxes on multinational firms.
What’s Driving the Surge at the Southern Border?
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
Blaming the increase in arrivals on current immigration policy only papers over harder truths, experts say.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas, a Republican, vetoed an anti-transgender bill.
Maggie Astor, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
The bill, which could still be enacted if state legislators override the governor’s veto, would make it illegal for transgender minors to receive gender-affirming medication or surgery.
After a Times Investigation, Trump Says Fund-Raising Was 'Done Legally'
Shane Goldmacher, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
The Times reported that many donors had unwittingly become repeat contributors to Donald J. Trump’s campaign because of prechecked boxes in digital donation forms.
More Than Half of Republicans in New Poll Blame Capitol Attack on "Left-Wing" Rioters
Glenn Thrush, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
The survey is a vivid illustration of the effectiveness of misinformation efforts, echoed by right-wing social media.
Biden Thanks Immigrants for 'Choosing Us' Amid Surge at the Border
Glenn Thrush, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
His statement comes at a time of increased pressure at the border and growing criticism from Republicans.
Aide to Matt Gaetz Says He Was Questioned by the F.B.I.
Nicholas Fandos and Kalyn Wolfe, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
Nathan Nelson told reporters he had no knowledge of wrongdoing by Mr. Gaetz and called the allegations an attempt to discredit a “vocal conservative.”
Here’s what we know about the man behind Friday’s attack on Capitol Hill.
Nicholas Fandos, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Giulia McDonnell Nieto del Rio and Aishvarya Kavi, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
 
 
 
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