Democrats Propose Plan to Sidestep Anti-Tax Pledge
Date: 17 July 2012
By JONATHAN WEISMAN
Jonathan WEISMAN
Replaying Tuesday, July 17, 2012
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17th of July 2012 News
News as it appeared on the front page of the New York Times on July 17, 2012
Bank of America Settles Suit for $375 Million
Date: 18 July 2012
By REUTERS
Bank of America agrees to pay $375 million to settle a lawsuit brought by Syncora Guarantee over toxic mortgage-backed securities at the center of the 2008 financial crisis; Syncora sued Bank of America to recover losses on securities transactions made by Countrywide Financial, which Bank of America bought in 2008.
Left Fielders Give Yanks No Reason To Tinker
Date: 17 July 2012
By DAVID WALDSTEIIN
David WALDSTEIIN
Andruw Jones and Raul Ibanez have made the case that the Yankees don't need to shop for a new left fielder.
Plan to Close University of Missouri Press Stirs Anger
Date: 18 July 2012
By JOHN ELIGON
John ELIGON
Backlash over University of Missouri's decision to close its publishing house raises questions about the institution’s priorities, and fuels an escalating national debate over the necessity of academic presses and their future in the digital world; Missouri's press printed prized academic titles over more than 50 years.
Mets Drop Fifth Straight as Bullpen Fails Twice
Date: 18 July 2012
By ANDREW KEH
Andrew KEH
Washington Nationals defeat New York Mets, 5-4, in 10 innings.
In Return, Sabathia Erases the Jays and Any Concerns
Date: 18 July 2012
By DAVID WALDSTEIN
David WALDSTEIN
New York Yankees defeat Toronto Blue Jays, 6-1.
Toe-to-Toe at the Edge of the Comedy Club Stage
Date: 17 July 2012
By JASON ZINOMAN
Jason ZINOMAN
Mauritius Bars Ex-Associates of Arms Dealer
Date: 18 July 2012
By ANDREW ROTH
Andrew ROTH
Government of Mauritius blocks two former business associates of Viktor Bout, the convicted Russian arms dealer now in federal prison in the United States, from setting up an aviation company that could have been used for smuggling guns.
Shift in Welfare Policy Draws G.O.P. Protests
Date: 18 July 2012
By REBECCA BERG
Rebecca BERG
Move by the Obama administration to give states more latitude in running federal welfare-to-work programs sets off a firestorm among Republicans, who say it is a power grab that undercuts the work requirements set forth in the 1996 overhaul of welfare policy.
Russia: 4 Are Jailed as Tolerance for Flood Volunteers Wears Thin
Date: 18 July 2012
By ELLEN BARRY
Ellen BARRY
Authorities in the southern city of Krymsk, Russia, the site of catastrophic flooding, have sentenced four young men who claim to be volunteer rescue workers to 15 days in custody on charges of hooliganism, after they interrupted a public meeting to argue that the government was hiding the true death toll.
Democrats Propose Plan to Sidestep Anti-Tax Pledge
Date: 17 July 2012
By JONATHAN WEISMAN
Bank of America Settles Suit for $375 Million
Date: 18 July 2012
By REUTERS
Bank of America agrees to pay $375 million to settle a lawsuit brought by Syncora Guarantee over toxic mortgage-backed securities at the center of the 2008 financial crisis; Syncora sued Bank of America to recover losses on securities transactions made by Countrywide Financial, which Bank of America bought in 2008.
Left Fielders Give Yanks No Reason To Tinker
Date: 17 July 2012
By DAVID WALDSTEIIN
Andruw Jones and Raul Ibanez have made the case that the Yankees don't need to shop for a new left fielder.
Plan to Close University of Missouri Press Stirs Anger
Date: 18 July 2012
By JOHN ELIGON
Backlash over University of Missouri's decision to close its publishing house raises questions about the institution’s priorities, and fuels an escalating national debate over the necessity of academic presses and their future in the digital world; Missouri's press printed prized academic titles over more than 50 years.
Mets Drop Fifth Straight as Bullpen Fails Twice
Date: 18 July 2012
By ANDREW KEH
Washington Nationals defeat New York Mets, 5-4, in 10 innings.
In Return, Sabathia Erases the Jays and Any Concerns
Date: 18 July 2012
By DAVID WALDSTEIN
New York Yankees defeat Toronto Blue Jays, 6-1.
Mauritius Bars Ex-Associates of Arms Dealer
Date: 18 July 2012
By ANDREW ROTH
Government of Mauritius blocks two former business associates of Viktor Bout, the convicted Russian arms dealer now in federal prison in the United States, from setting up an aviation company that could have been used for smuggling guns.
Shift in Welfare Policy Draws G.O.P. Protests
Date: 18 July 2012
By REBECCA BERG
Move by the Obama administration to give states more latitude in running federal welfare-to-work programs sets off a firestorm among Republicans, who say it is a power grab that undercuts the work requirements set forth in the 1996 overhaul of welfare policy.
Russia: 4 Are Jailed as Tolerance for Flood Volunteers Wears Thin
Date: 18 July 2012
By ELLEN BARRY
Authorities in the southern city of Krymsk, Russia, the site of catastrophic flooding, have sentenced four young men who claim to be volunteer rescue workers to 15 days in custody on charges of hooliganism, after they interrupted a public meeting to argue that the government was hiding the true death toll.