Friday, 8 March 2019

Politics A.M.: Manafort’s ‘mind-boggling’ 47-month sentence prompts debate over judicial system’s ‘blatant inequities’

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Manafort's 'mind-boggling' 47-month sentence prompts debate over judicial system's 'blatant inequities'
Manafort's case was immediately perceived as a high-profile instance of the justice system's inequality.
The Fix · Analysis
Manafort just escaped a tough sentence, but his lies to prosecutors became more bizarre
Manafort agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. Apparently, he didn't actually do so.
 
Paul Manafort gets far less prison time, about 4 years, than sentencing guidelines call for
The former Trump campaign chairman sought mercy for a host of financial crimes in a Virginia case. The judge described the 19 1/2 to 24 years suggested by sentencing guidelines as "excessive."
 
The Washington Post asks court to unseal records in Manafort case
The motion in U.S. District Court cites First Amendment and "profound public interest in these proceedings."
 
Democrats torn over how aggressively to scrutinize Ivanka Trump, president's other children
Lawmakers are treading carefully when it comes to investigating Trump's family. Some want to avoid them altogether; others say they must be held accountable.
 
 
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House overwhelmingly passes broad measure condemning hate in response to Rep. Ilhan Omar's alleged anti-Semitic comments
Thursday's vote reflected Democratic leaders' concerns that the issue is overshadowing their legislative agenda, including the expected passage Friday of a sweeping election and ethics reform bill.
 
'This is a sham': Why did 23 Republicans vote against condemning hatred and bigotry?
Many criticized Democrats for not doing more to rebuke Rep. Ilhan Omar, while others complained that the resolution didn't mention Christians or white people.
 
House Democrats prepare to pass far-reaching elections and ethics reform bill
Stretching more than 500 pages, H.R. 1 is a legislative grab bag containing dozens of provisions favored by liberal advocacy groups, labor unions and other Democratic allies.
 
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Would 'every small dollar donated' be matched 6-to-1 under the House Democratic plan?
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) attacked H.R. 1, the centerpiece of House Democratic efforts to change election funding and practices.
 
 
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White House demands GOP support for Trump's wall plans, won't say how they'll affect military construction
The administration has not provided a list of affected projects.
 
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Power Up: What we need to know from The Trump Organization
And outrage over Paul Manafort's sentencing.
 
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The Trailer: Labor has high expectations for 2020 Democrats
In this edition: Unions face a tough 2020 choice, Democrats bail on Fox, and Kentucky gets redder.
 
Biden's tough talk on 1970s school desegregation plan could get new scrutiny in today's Democratic Party
The potential 2020 White House contender wins praise from civil rights activists, but a little-known interview shows the challenges of a long record.
 
 
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