VA suspensions overturned by AG Lynch backlash over firing law
Veterans advocates blast Loretta Lynch for overturning a rapid firing provision aimed at dismissing VA executives for gross misconduct. The ruling blocks fast track terminations, citing constitutional limits on appeals, as lawmakers and veterans warn of continued protections for federal officials.
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Politics of addition not subtraction in 2016 race
Mark Shields argues that successful campaigns expand their coalitions by adding converts rather than purging dissenters. He highlights Trump’s failure to grasp this, cites Martinez’s GOP leadership and her critique of Trump's stance, and notes the danger of infighting within parties. Shields directs readers to creators.com for more columns.
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Diet changes to lower kidney stone risk
Dr Komaroff outlines dietary steps to prevent recurrence after a kidney stone. Hydration, calcium from foods, low oxalate foods, reduced sodium and animal protein, and weight management lower stone risk, with individual guidance based on stone composition.
Ryan denounces Trump racist comment in remarks
House Speaker Paul Ryan called Donald Trump s remark the textbook definition of a racist comment about an American born judge of Mexican heritage. He said he disavows the comments while noting policy differences and endorsing Trump as more likely to enact GOP priorities than Hillary Clinton.
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