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Alec Baldwin can pursue a defamation claim against a man he says lied about being punched in the face during their widely-publicized dustup over a Manhattan parking spot.
In November 2018, Wojciech Cieszkowski allegedly stole a space Baldwin s wife had been saving, they got into an argument and Baldwin was arrested after the man told police the actor punched him in the jaw. Baldwin denies hitting him, and took a plea deal that required participating in an anger management program.
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Elizabeth Warren recently introduced a wealth tax on the top 0.05% of American households.
The measure could bring in billions in tax revenue, but faces questions over whether it s constitutional.
Insider talked to 7 law professors about these concerns, including 5 who signed a letter in its support.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has made it clear: She wants to tax the ultrawealthy.
It s a measure that a majority of Americans support, and could bring in billions in tax revenue, but beyond the political will to make it law it faces several legal obstacles. Besides implementation concerns, it might not be allowed under the Constitution.
Critics say Elizabeth Warren s wealth tax plan breaks the law. They re wrong, according to multiple law professors. insider@insider.com (Juliana Kaplan)
Elizabeth Warren recently introduced a wealth tax on the top 0.05% of American households.
The measure could bring in billions in tax revenue, but faces questions over whether it s constitutional.
Insider talked to 7 law professors about these concerns, including 5 who signed a letter in its support.
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It s a measure that a majority of Americans support, and could bring in billions in tax revenue, but beyond the political will to make it law it faces several legal obstacles. Besides implementation concerns, it might not be allowed under the Constitution.
Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris announced the appointments of additional policy staff who will serve with the White House COVID Response Team, Domestic Climate Policy Office, Domestic Policy Council, and National Economic Council. These qualified, impressive, and dedicated individuals reflect the diversity and strength of America and will play critical roles advancing the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to tackling the crises we face and building back our country better.
Biographies of the appointees are listed below in alphabetical order and by White House office:
COVID Response Team
Charles Anderson, Director of Economic Policy and Budget for the COVID-19 Response Team