The presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and M.I.T. came under fire after dodging questions about their policies.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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Retail Group Retracts Startling Claim About ‘Organized’ Shoplifting
The National Retail Federation had said that nearly half of the industry’s $94.5 billion in missing merchandise in 2021 was the result of organized theft. It was likely closer to 5 percent.
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Conundrum of Covering Trump Lands at Univision’s Doorstep
When the U.S.’s largest Spanish-language network ran a friendly interview with the former president, Democrats cried foul. Executives say they’re seeking more balance.
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‘What the Heck?’ CNN’s Debate Plans Leave New Hampshire Officials Confused.
The news network said it would host a Republican primary debate in New Hampshire at Saint Anselm College. That was news to Saint Anselm.
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Why Lobbyists Are Still Fighting Congress on Money Laundering
A law to require disclosure of corporate ownership takes effect Jan. 1. Small businesses and banks say it would be too burdensome and are turning to lobbying and the courts to delay or block it.
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White House Delays a Decision on Banning Menthol Cigarettes
The proposal has elicited mounting opposition from tobacco companies, Black activists worried about police enforcement and small businesses, as President Biden moves into an election year.
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Big Donors Rally Around Nikki Haley
The former governor of South Carolina is winning support from some Democrats and business-minded conservatives as the G.O.P. candidate who can beat Donald Trump.
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Justices Seem Skeptical of Challenge to Trump-Era Tax Provision
The Supreme Court’s liberal wing and more moderate conservatives seemed to be searching for a way toward a limited ruling on a tax law that affects foreign profits of American companies.