#GOP seeks to play hardball on annual defense bill

#GOP seeks to play hardball on annual defense bill

GOP seeks to play hardball on annual defense bill Republicans are looking to play hardball with the annual defense authorization bill to combat what they are calling “woke” military policies, threatening to throw a wrench into efforts to pass the bill by the end of the year.   The GOP lawmakers want to insert language into the National Defense…

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#Letters to the Editor — Nov. 18, 2022

#Letters to the Editor — Nov. 18, 2022

“Letters to the Editor — Nov. 18, 2022” The Issue: Charles C.W. Cooke’s column comparing Gov. Ron DeSantis to Bill Clinton in 1992. Charles C.W. Cooke’s characterization of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a political doppelganger of former President Bill Clinton is quite apt (“He fits the bill,” PostScript, Nov. 13). Like Clinton, DeSantis has…

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#Hochul is keeping voters in the dark on key issues

#Hochul is keeping voters in the dark on key issues

“Hochul is keeping voters in the dark on key issues” Gov. Kathy Hochul, who calls herself a “Biden Democrat,” is using the Hidin’ Biden strategy (sans the basement): She’s not only ducking reporters; she’s also keeping critical info — like the state’s fiscal situation — under wraps. Voters can safely assume she’s burying bad budget…

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#Canada’s Best Universities by Operating Budget: Rankings 2023

#Canada’s Best Universities by Operating Budget: Rankings 2023

“Canada’s Best Universities by Operating Budget: Rankings 2023” This measure looks at the money available at each school for current expenses compared to the size of the student body These figures show university operating expenditures per full-time-equivalent student. Students are weighted according to their level of study—bachelor, master’s or doctorate—and their program of study.  …

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#Letters to the Editor — May 16, 2022

#Letters to the Editor — May 16, 2022

“Letters to the Editor — May 16, 2022” The Issue: Democratic proposals that would provide funding for out-of-state women to receive abortions. Spending $35 million of taxpayers’ money to aid abortion providers if Roe v. Wade is struck down is irresponsible (“Hochul’s Perverse Priority,” Editorial, May 12) But if Gov. Hochul insists on doing it,…

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#Letters to the Editor —May 2, 2022

#Letters to the Editor —May 2, 2022

“Letters to the Editor —May 2, 2022” The Issue: The MTA’s creation of a commission to advise on how to prevent fare evasion on mass transit. Brava, Nicole Gelinas (“Foul and Fare,” Post­Opinion, April 28). Finally, someone has spoken the truth about most of the MTA’s finance problems. Fare evasion has been around since the…

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