Manchin hints at filibuster reform amid Senate gridlock
The Virginia Democrat suggests changing the filibuster to ease governance as bipartisan action wanes. He wields outsized influence, while Democrats seek a path to pass major bills without a 60 vote threshold. Critics say reform remains unlikely without a constitutional change.
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Newspaper Letters Policy Prompting Reader Feedback
The Gazette invites letters to the editor up to 250 words with editing for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include name full home address and telephone number for verification. Submissions by email to letters medina-gazette.com or by mail to 885 W. Liberty St Medina OH 44256.
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Digital services proved their worth during the pandemic
Noah Smith argues free online platforms from Google to Zoom boosted productivity and resilience through COVID-19. He outlines how remote work, online information, and e commerce mitigated disruption and may drive lasting efficiency gains, noting debates about unmeasured value and the need to reassess normal time biases.
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Biden Iran policy a work in progress and confirmations
Bloomberg Opinion columnist Eli Lake frames President Biden’s Iran policy as a balancing act. He notes the administration seeks talks to reenter the 2015 deal while authorizing strikes against Iran-backed groups and surveys nominees Colin Kahl and Wendy Sherman who advocate a strengthened but not simply restored agreement.
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