Almanac May 10 2017 highlights and birthdays
Almanac for May 10, 2017 notes today as the 130th day of 2017 with a full moon. It lists notable birthdays including John Wilkes Booth Fred Astaire David O Selznick T Berry Brazelton Pat Summerall Bono and Kenan Thompson. It recalls Chamberlain and Churchill in 1940 and Bobby Orr’s 1970 Stanley Cup winner.
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Republicans repeal Obamacare may usher single payer in US health care
Eugene Robinson argues that a successful Obamacare repeal by Republicans could open the door to universal single payer. He notes a CBO estimate of 24 million loss in coverage and contends GOP defense is thin while public opinion trends show growing support for government-backed health coverage.
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Quandary for the U S Dealing with faith that condones lies
Cal Thomas critiques U S foreign policy as President Trump prepares to visit Saudi Arabia Israel and Rome arguing that Palestinian lies and Muslim teachings fuel conflict. He cites Abbas and Abbas's Holocaust denying claims and urges focus on actions over words to protect Israel.
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Yates testimony fuels questions on Flynn and White House
The Jan 26 meeting, Sally Yates and DOJ officials warned President Trump’s national security adviser Michael Flynn had lied to the vice president about contacts with Russia. McGahn asked why DOJ cared, delaying action while Flynn remained in sensitive briefings and Yates was fired after she refused a travel ban order.
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