Clinton framed trade pact with Japan offers limited market access
The framework agreement announced in Tokyo signals modest openings in insurance, flat glass, and procurement, with increased bidding openness for foreign suppliers. It aims to curb government interference by avoiding numeric targets while preserving face on both sides. The deal is seen as a pragmatic step toward freer trade, though critics call it weak and caution about overpromising.
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Tokyo
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Bartleby Man Refuses Training Claiming Religion
A New York City housing department accountant refuses mandatory sexual harassment prevention training claiming religious beliefs guide his behavior. Enrique Oppenheimer, a Pentecostal, cites his faith to oppose attending the course, facing potential insubordination charges and possible termination. He argues his life follows his religious code, not government dictates.
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Bartleby the Scrivener
Wall Street
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New York City
Department of Housing Preservation and Development
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Ray Kerrison
The
New York Post
Imner
Cross
Enrique
Nat Hentoff
Paying a for a title Paying a for a title
Calvin Trillin discusses the fantasy of being adopted by a German noble to gain a title. He notes experts say impecunious aristocrats can legally adopt unrelated people under a loophole, but questions the cost and plausibility. He jokes editors would demand sensational openings.
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Guardian
England
Katz
International Herald Tribune
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Schnitzel
Johnny
Prince Ian von Katz
International Monetary Fund
Adtanen
Calvin Trillin
High court backs supportable opinion in libel case
The Supreme Court upheld the defendable standard for libel criticism in Molden vs New York Times Co. The Times won summary judgment on appeal, then an enlarged panel reversed to reinstate it, preserving protection for book reviews and sports columns. Abner Mikva, newly appointed president’s counsel, was the lone judge correct in both rulings.
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Gerald Eskenazi
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Check cashing firm labeled loan sharks in military context
Johnson and colleagues are described as loan sharks for cashing personal checks from service members. His firm defends a 20 percent fee, arguing it helps servicemen avoid lines at banks by holding checks until payday. Marines and a government commission question the practices and high effective interest, noting many checks bounce and labeling the loans as costly credit.
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Marine Corps
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Ted Araujo
Craig Chamberlain
Haut
Paul O'Connor
Capitol Press Association
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