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porate tax rate instead of the 28 percent rate he proposed, Biden said he was "open to compromising, yes." But the New York Times (5/5, Tankersley, Karni, 20.6M) says Biden "defended with gusto his EFTA00135928 plans to increase taxes on high earners and the wealthy." Biden told reporters, "We're no

a For Corruption. • Colombian Police Lead Forceful Crackdown On Protests. • Afghan Militants Kill Four Pakistani Soldiers In Ambush. • In Ukraine, Blinken To Offer Support Against Russia, Pressure On Graft Issues. • Spanish Voters Favor "Right-Wing Leader" In Regional Elections. • Tories, Scottish Nat

artment of Energy', with testimony from Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm; 1:00 PM • Secretary of State Blinken in Ukraine - Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Ukraine, to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Foreign Minister Kuleba Dmytro, other officials, and representatives of Ukrainian civil society

rted, advocacy groups have logged nearly 3,000 reports of racism and discrimination against Asian Americans." The New York Times (1/26, Tankersley, Karni, 20.6M) says the orders "are incremental pieces of Mr. Biden's broader push for racial equity - an initiative that is expected to be a centerpiece

rge. • Chicago Schools Stop In-Person Classes Wednesday. • Portland Mayor Uses Pepper Spray On Man Who Harassed Him About Masks. • Senate Confirms Blinken As Secretary Of State On 78-22 Vote. • Harris Swears In Yellen As Treasury Secretary. • During Confirmation Hearing, Raimondo Vows To Be Tough On C

eoing me." Senate Confirms Blinken As Secretary Of State On 78-22 Vote. The AP (1/26, Lee) reports the Senate on Tuesday in a 78-22 vote "confirmed Antony Blinken as America's top diplomat, tasked with carrying out President Joe Biden's commitment to reverse the Trump administration's 'America First' doctrine

rt." He continued, "We're just thankful for what's going on and we just want the George Floyd Policing Act to be passed." The New York Times (5/25, Karni, 20.6M) reports that after the meeting, Floyd's family "said the president was still committed to passing a police reform bill, even as he missed h

With Palestinian Authority, Rebuild Gaza. NBC Nightly NewsVi (5/25, story 8, 1:45, Holt, 5.16M) reported, "In the Middle East, Secretary of State Blinken met with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, trying to make sure an Egyptian brokered cease-fire holds." NBC (Mitchell) added, that Blinken is "pledgin

ly when we agree." CNBC (5/25, Macias, 7.34M) reports on its website that the summit's confirmation came "less than a week after Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov held cautious face-to-face talks in Iceland. That meeting was the highest-level in-person talks yet between W

id Biden has "a clear message - the era of 'America First' is over, and we're ready to work with our allies again," while the New York Times (11/24, Karni, Astor, 18.61M) says Biden argued that together his cabinet "would reinstate the United States as a global leader countering terrorism, extremism, t

its alliances in the Asia-Pacific region after four turbulent years under President Donald Trump." Biden "said his selection for Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, would rebuild morale and trust in the U.S. State Department." Biden also "stressed the diplomatic experience of his team." Reuters adds, "In addit

rebuild morale and trust in the U.S. State Department." Biden also "stressed the diplomatic experience of his team." Reuters adds, "In addition to Blinken, Biden's team includes Jake Sullivan as national security adviser and Linda Thomas-Greenfield as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations." Reuters (1

porate tax rate instead of the 28 percent rate he proposed, Biden said he was "open to compromising, yes." But the New York Times (5/5, Tankersley, Karni, 20.6M) says Biden "defended with gusto his plans to increase taxes on high earners and the wealthy." Biden told reporters, "We're not going to dep

a For Corruption. • Colombian Police Lead Forceful Crackdown On Protests. • Afghan Militants Kill Four Pakistani Soldiers In Ambush. • In Ukraine, Blinken To Offer Support Against Russia, Pressure On Graft Issues. • Spanish Voters Favor "Right-Wing Leader" In Regional Elections. • Tories, Scottish Nat

partment of Energy, with testimony from Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm; 1:00 PM • Secretary of State Blinken in Ukraine - Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Ukraine, to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Foreign Minister Kuleba Dmytro, other officials, and representatives of Ukrainian civil society