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J.D. Vance thinks the Hunter Biden case justifies his blanket hold on Justice Department nominees. Whether the senator realizes this or not, that's absurd.

David firestone is the president of the george w bush foundation. i asked president of the george w bush foundation. iasked him president of the george w bush foundation. i asked him what the agenda would be in china. i think its likely that the secretary will meet the foreign minister and probably mr one year, often described as the top diplomat and one rank above the foreign minister, and i think its very possible that the secretary will also see xi jinping, that would not be present for that ...

Kathleen Sebelius, the Health and Human Services secretary, took a lot of grief this morning from Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee who were outraged that some people’s individual insurance policies had been “cancelled” because of health care reform. Some of the rants bordered on the comical. Cory Gardner, Republican of Colorado, brandished…

On the government for health care and basic nutrition. thats the focus of a piece from "the new york times" editorial board member, david firestone. he notes that the bill that speaker kevin mccarthy muscled through the house last month would impose tough, new work requirements on medicaid, food stamps and welfare for needy families. he goes on to write, its not that theres some crisis or scandal gripping those federal programs. republicans are making these demands simply because the debt ceilin...

Readers offer suggestions on U.S. policy. Also: The debt negotiations; Senator Dianne Feinstein; urban exodus; aid workers in Sudan.

In his debt ceiling crisis, Kevin McCarthy has prioritized an unnecessary policy goal with a poor track record, and which has drawn bipartisan criticisms.

The House speaker demands work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP benefits.

The Huntington held its annual Spotlight Gala on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the Cyclorama at the BCA (539 Tremont St). Over 400 attendees gathered to celebrate honorees as well as the achievement of this transformational season. The Gala supports The Huntington's artistic, education, and community initiatives and this year set an all-time record with $1.67 million raised.

Readers discuss whether the network should have provided the forum to the ex-president. Also: George Santos; “Anxious Nation”; informal connections.

Irksome as they may be, there are existing loopholes allowing politicians to raise money for personal expenses, like fancy clothes. But George Santos didn't take advantage...