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Republicans are developing a clever plan to shoot themselves in the foot

2 years 3 months ago
I must be missing something here. The Washington Post reports that Republicans are getting ready to pass a bill that mandates precisely how the Treasury Department handles a breach of the debt ceiling. In particular, it would specify which bills have to be paid and which can be blown off. The must-pay bills are likely ...continue reading "Republicans are developing a clever plan to shoot themselves in the foot"
Kevin Drum

Luka Doncic’s Trademark Dispute With His Mother Settles

2 years 3 months ago
Over the summer, we discussed what looked to be a fascinating trademark dispute between NBA superstar Luka Doncic and his mother, Mirjam Poterbin. As a quick summary, Doncic consented to have trademarks referring to him registered to his mother, as he’d become a star overseas at age 13. That itself isn’t all that odd. But […]
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Pittsburgh police tell city council to pound sand

2 years 3 months ago
There's a truly remarkable story unfolding in Pittsburgh right now. About a year ago the city council passed a bill instructing police to stop pulling over drivers for eight specific minor offenses: Expired tags within 60 days Technical violation of temporary permit display Loose license plate Single broken light Stickers on windshield or hanging from ...continue reading "Pittsburgh police tell city council to pound sand"
Kevin Drum