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Biden to Pause New Solar Tariffs as White House Aims to Boost Adoption
Critics said the move would shortcut an investigation by the Commerce
Department, which has been considering whether to impose the tariffs as
part of a trade case against Chinese companies. read more
Solar pannels are needed to reduce the need for fossil carbon.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago
Proud Boys Charged With Sedition in Capitol AttackAn amended federal indictment charged five members of the far-right group,
including Enrique Tarrio, its former leader, with seditious conspiracy for
their roles in the Jan. 6 assault. read more
An easy charge to prove.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago
With Cornyn in the Room, Senate Gun Talks Focus on Narrow ChangesThe conservative Texan’s involvement in bipartisan talks means that an
agreement, if there is one, is likely to include incremental steps. read more
No progress is to be expected.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 hours ago
U.S. Warship Arrives in Stockholm for Military Exercises, and as a WarningFor Sweden and Finland, which want to join NATO, the U.S.S. Kearsarge is a
promise of the protection that membership in the alliance would bring
against President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. read more
The Kearsarge may encourage the populations.
It is just a target for the Russians.
Remember the Mainehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Maine_(1889)
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https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/05/us/politics/border-migrants-asylum.html
The southern border is seeing a historic spike in migrant crossings. Many
are coming in hope of asking for asylum, a right that has been unavailable
because of pandemic-related restrictions on immigration. A New York Times
photographer documented three ways that people cross the border into the
United States. read more
The would be immigrants at the southern border cross any way they can.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago
Pete Buttigieg Tests Positive for CoronavirusMr. Buttigieg, who a White House spokesman said was not considered a close
contact of President Biden, is at least the fifth cabinet secretary to test
positive in about the last month. read more
Pete Buttigieg has a life. He goes out in public.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago
The Potential Dark Side of a White-Hot Labor MarketThe strong job market may be about to take a turn for the worse. That could
come to haunt those who made choices based on today’s conditions. read more
Her problem is probably financial.
The kids will be back if things go badly.
Her staff will not be back.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics5 hours ago
Georgia Candidate Who Appeared to Get Few Votes Was Actually in 1st PlaceThe discrepancy in a race for a county-level board of commissioners seat
was blamed on a series of technical errors. read more
"Keep it simple silly"
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NYT > U.S. > Politics5 hours ago
A Pro-Herschel Walker Group Gave Out Gas Vouchers, Angering DemocratsThe group handed out $25 fuel vouchers and Walker campaign flyers to
motorists in line at a downtown Atlanta gas station. read more
Politics is not gentle.
Buying votes is not lawful.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics6 hours ago
High California Gas Prices Rattle Democrats Ahead of Midterms“I don’t hear anything about the other national issues we’re focusing on in
Washington,” a congressman said. A driver put it succinctly: “I’m really
unhappy.” read more
Blame the Russians.
The use of fossil carbon must end.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics13 hours ago
Supreme Court May Hear ‘800-Pound Gorilla’ of Election Law CasesNext week the justices will consider whether to resolve a long-simmering
rightsabout the power of state legislatures in federal elections. read more
Racists do not like The Civil Rights Act.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Rights_Act
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964
"Reconstruction" continues.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reconstruction_era
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NYT > U.S. > Politics18 hours ago
Biden Has ‘Only Bad Options’ for Bringing Down Oil PricesoilThe president’s trip to Saudi Arabia is unlikely to reduce oil and gasoline
prices, and it is not clear that anything else he might do would work,
either. read more
The retail price of fossil carbon is set by the cost of entering the competitive local market.
Demand is roughly regulated by price.
The political situation is mostly timing.
The use of fossil carbon must end.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics23 hours ago
In Races to Run Elections, Candidates Are Backed by Key 2020 DeniersThe origin story behind a slate of Republican candidates for secretary of
state features a QAnon figure and several promoters of 2020 conspiracies. read more
Some Republicans are determined to try again.
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Ian Welsh1 day ago
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – June 5, 2022[image: Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – June 5, 2022]
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – June 5, 2022
by Tony Wikrent
*Strategic Political Economy*
[Twitter, via Naked Capitalism 6-1-2022]
Fascinating what De Gaulle had to say on the profile of those who joined
the resistance during WW2.
When asked whether there was a link between wealth and collaboration, he
wholeheartedly agreed: "there were so few 'free French' was because so many
French were landlords"
[image: 🧵] pic.twitter.com/gqRU2ykSTO
— Arnaud Bertrand (@RnaudBertrand) May 30, 2022
“Those who had to choose between... read more
The noise will calm as elections near.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Barry Sussman, Washington Post Watergate Editor, Dies at 87He worked closely with the reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in
covering the break-in and the subsequent scandal that doomed Richard Nixon. read more
People grow old without help.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Fetterman’s Heart Issues Add Wild Card to Key Pennsylvania Senate RacePart of John Fetterman’s appeal as the Democratic Senate nominee has
stemmed from his brash sense of vitality. It’s not clear if his recent
stroke and absence from the trail will affect that. read more
I am not going to worry about Fetterman.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
Biden Evacuated From Beach Home After Plane Enters Restricted AirspaceA White House official said the incursion appeared to be an accident and
that there was no threat to the president or his family. read more
The secret service is paid to worry.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
Republicans Elevate Diverse Recruits in Bid to Win House MajorityThe G.O.P.’s plan to win back the House rests on candidates of color who
leaders hope can help broaden the party’s appeal. read more
The color of the candidate is less important than the party.
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Ian Welsh2 days ago
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Discussion must come first.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
Republicans Elevate Diverse Recruits in Bid to Win House MajorityThe G.O.P.’s plan to win back the House rests on candidates of color who
leaders hope can help broaden the party’s appeal. read more
The color of the candidate is less important than the party.
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