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Nicholas Confessore is an investigative reporter for the New York Times.
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To the Point
Trump, Tillerson and a fragile state of affairs There's no doubt that the President and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson have their differences on more than just foreign policy. The President publicly rebuked the Secretary for saying he's "talking" to North Korea. Tillerson has not denied he once called Trump a "moron." In the meantime, high-level jobs at the State Department have not been filled, and professional diplomats are reportedly leaving in droves. All this, as major decisions have to be made. Next week, the President faces a deadline on the Iran nuclear deal. What's in store for US foreign policy without their expertise? Are lobbyists who profit from their connections now more important than ever before?
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Money and Influence Meet in Republican Politics With Republican convention planners looking over their shoulders in case Hurricane Isaac requires a change in the schedule, the " parallel convention " goes on, with elected officials and Republican celebrities making the party scene for speeches to delegates who can schmooze with lobbyists on the dance floor. Ten corporations, including Microsoft, CITI, Walmart and America's Natural Gas sponsored an event last night.
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Money and Influence Meet in Republican Politics With Republican convention planners looking over their shoulders in case Hurricane Isaac requires a change in the schedule, the " parallel convention " goes on, with elected officials and Republican celebrities making the party scene for speeches to delegates who can schmooze with lobbyists on the dance floor. Ten corporations, including Microsoft, CITI, Walmart and America's Natural Gas sponsored an event last night.
To the Point
Obama Seeks Anew to Woo Wall Street Wall Street may not be popular with voters, especially Democrats, but it's a major force in American politics, and could be crucial to the re-election campaign of a president who's trying to make up with the financial industry he once referred to as "fat cats." Nicholas Confessore reports for the New York Times .
Which Way, L.A.?
Governors Make a Difference Governorships are on the ballot in 37 states next month — including Ohio , California , Texas , Florida and New York — states that could be crucial in the 2012 presidential election. The importance of these races is significant because of the influence governors can have, not just in their own states, but nationwide.
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Governors Make a Difference Governorships are on the ballot in 37 states next month — including Ohio , California , Texas , Florida and New York — states that could be crucial in the 2012 presidential election and could have an impact on national politics for years to come. Governors can shape debate on public policy; they could resist implementing healthcare reform. And, after this year's census, they'll participate in redrawing congressional district boundaries, which could matter a lot in 2012. We hear about unemployment and the economy, a party called "The Rent is 2 Damn High," an incumbent who can shoot coyotes and the most expensive campaign of its kind in American history.
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