What We’re Reading
Date: 26 June 2015
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
Get recommendations from New York Times reporters and editors, highlighting interesting stories from around the web. In this installment, great reads from Steven Erlanger, John Schwartz and others.
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Morning Agenda: Humana Said to Pursue Deal to Sell Itself
Date: 26 June 2015
By DEALBOOK
Dealbook
Humana Said to Pursue Deal to Sell Itself | Prison Term Sought for Email Hacker | Greek Bailout Talks Go Down to the Wire | Calpers’s Private Equity Fees Under Scrutiny
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Obama Gains Vindication and Secures Legacy With Health Care Ruling
Date: 26 June 2015
By MICHAEL D. SHEAR
Michael
News Analysis; Supreme Court decision upholding key aspects of the Affordable Care Act vindicates costly political fight that began early in Pres Obama's tenure and cements crucial aspect of his domestic legacy; Obama's mood is indicated by comments in Rose Garden shortly after decision, in which he cheered decision and called for end to political acrimony over issue.
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Insurance Subsidies Remain, but So Do Health Law Questions
Date: 26 June 2015
By ROBERT PEAR, MARGOT SANGER-KATZ and REED ABELSON
Robert PEAR
Affordable Care Act, reaffirmed by Supreme Court, has transformed health care system in nation, giving treatment and coverage to millions of uninsured people, but it still faces strong political headwinds in many places and could still be volatile issue in 2016 elections; many questions about law's effects were not resolved by ruling, including whether it is making health care affordable for most people.
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Troubled Delta System Is California’s Water Battleground
Date: 26 June 2015
By ERICA GOODE
Erica GOODE
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, 720,000-acre system of islands and canals that is center of California's water system, is main battle zone in fourth year of severe drought; it faces demands from farmers and environmental groups, as debate grows stronger on apportioning limited water supply (Series: The Parched West).
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Jason Rezaian’s Life in Iranian Prison Is ‘Ever More Difficult’
Date: 26 June 2015
By RICK GLADSTONE
Rick GLADSTONE
Mary Rezaian says her son Jason, Washington Post reporter imprisoned in Iran for almost one year, is finding life in prison increasingly difficult, and she reports that he has only recently become aware of worldwide support for him.
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Tunisia Attack Kills at Least 39 at Beach Resort Hotel
Date: 27 June 2015
By FARAH SAMTI and CARLOTTA GALL
Farah SAMTI
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French Authorities Hold Suspect in Beheading and Explosion at Chemical Plant
Date: 27 June 2015
By AURELIEN BREEDEN and ALISSA J. RUBIN
Aurelien BREEDEN
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Roger Ailes Signs New Contract to Head Fox News and Stations
Date: 26 June 2015
By EMILY STEEL
Emily STEEL
Fox News Channel creator Roger Ailes signs new multiyear contact as chairman and chief executive of Fox News and Fox Business Network; will also remain as chairman of Fox Television Stations; deal follows conflict over his position at 21st Century Fox following announcement that Lachlan and James Murdoch would assume top posts at company; Ailes will now report directly to Rupert, Lachlan and James Murdoch.
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