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» Obama taps new chief nuclear regulator
The president tapped Stephen Burns to head the agency that oversees the nation’s nuclear power industry.
» Cities carve out exemptions to minimum wage for unionized business
The waivers are a good deal for the business and the union, but it’s not such a good deal for the workers.
» Obama seizes on federal judge’s dismissal of immigration case
U.S. District Court judge declined to rule on Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s suit challenging Obama’s unilateral immigration action.
» Timothy P. Carney: Americans have a duty to express unpopular opinions
The U.S. is becoming intolerant of expression that offends an angry minority or the elite sensibilities.
» Obama’s immigration and Cuba playbook
Obama’s administration “normalize” his executive actions with rhetoric to grow public support.
» Watchdog: The year in government transparency — More FOIA lawsuits as reform effort failed
2014, like so many years before, saw thousands of FOIA requests left to gather dust in government offices.
» De Blasio briefly united journos, then the usual left-right fight resumed
Journalists were briefly unified in criticism of Gotham’s most visible political leader.
» Op-Ed: Five values ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ can remind us of this Christmas
Maybe the film remains popular because its character reminds us of the best of our character.
» Editorial: Police reform, the third casualty in Brooklyn
Those who would tear down the rule of law, even for the worthiest cause, only discredit themselves.
» Republicans finally learned how to win in 2014. Can they repeat in 2016?
That’s the question the GOP is asking itself as it closes the book on 2014.
» Economic acceleration in 2014 fails to boost Obama’s approval
Despite the having the numbers on his side, the president will be just as unpopular as when the year began.
» Biden to attend funeral for slain NYPD officer
President Obama has yet to make an on-camera statement on the killing of the officers.
