QUOTATION OF THE DAY
"If God didn’t mean for this greatness to exist, why did he give us Gretzky and Jordan?"
MAYER SCHILLER, a Hasidic rabbi who is recognized as the progenitor of New York’s yeshiva floor hockey scene and regards striving at sports as a complement to studying sacred texts and worshiping God.
JANUARY 03, 2017
（０）Donald Trump, Bureaucracy Apprentice By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
Mr. Trump is already making big mistakes by underestimating his new employees, federal workers. トランプ氏は連邦職員について理解していない
（０’ ）Is Trump’s Tariff Plan Constitutional? By REBECCA M. KYSAR
He wants to use an executive order, but only the House has the power to create duties on imports. トランプ関税計画は議会の権限に及ぶので合憲ではないのでは？
（１）With No Warning, House Republicans Vote to Gut Independent Ethics Office
The move by emboldened Republicans on the eve of a new Congress would strip（取り除く） power and independence from an investigative body and give lawmakers control over ethics inquiries.
（２）After Obama, Some Health Reforms May Prove Lasting
A transformation of the delivery of health care may be an enduring legacy for the president, even as Republicans plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
（３）Inside Trump Defense Secretary Pick’s Efforts to Halt Torture
James N. Mattis, a retired general, has long been an outspoken critic of torture. His handling of the death of a prisoner that occurred on his watch during the Iraq war reflects his views.
（４）Ailing（苦しめる） Vermont Town Pins Hopes on Mideast Refugees
Some residents of Rutland, Vt., see the expected arrival of 100 refugees as an economic boon, while others are not as optimistic.
（５）Raids（急襲） of Illegal Immigrants Bring Harsh Memories, and Strong Fears
Under George W. Bush, hundreds of raids at home and work netted（もたらす） undocumented immigrants. Now President-elect Donald J. Trump has vowed to deport millions of such immigrants.
（６）Hall（本部） of Fame Voters Soften Stance on Stars of Steroids Era
Some say it is hypocritical to continue rejecting former stars like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens when nonplaying figures from that era have gotten in.
（７）As Scandal Roils（混乱させる） South Korea, Fingers Point to Mixing of Politics and Business
Outrage over President Park Geun-hye’s actions has turned to broader concerns over the power of the presidency and its relationship with conglomerates.
（８）Nixon Tried to Spoil Johnson’s Vietnam Peace Talks in ’68, Notes Show
Richard M. Nixon feared that progress toward ending the war would hurt his chances for the presidency.
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2754, Referendum and Recall
These two processes can create new laws, and remove elected officials from power.
What is recall?
a. The process of removing a state from the U.S.
b. The process of creating a new law
c. The process of removing elected officials from office
d. The process of removing an amendment from the state constitution
Terrific! Choice c is correct.
