Aさんの おぼえた日記 - 2017年2月16日(木)

QUOTATION OF THE DAY
"The government put sugar in our mouths and took it out before we could swallow. Once the Olympics ended, they turned their backs on us."
LUCIANA OLIVEIRA PIMENTEL, a social worker from Deodoro, a poor area of Rio de Janeiro. Many Olympic venues have been abandoned, less than six months after the Games ended.

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

（０）Editorial: Time to Investigate Trump’s Ties to Russia

（１）Trump, Meeting With Netanyahu, Backs Away From Palestinian State
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In talks with Israel’s prime minister, the president said the United States would no longer insist on a two-state solution for a peace accord.

（２）White House Plans to Have Trump Ally Review Intelligence Agencies
The review is being pushed by President Trump’s chief strategist, Stephen K. Bannon, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and would be led by Stephen A. Feinberg, a billionaire private equity executive.

（３）After Election, Trump’s Professed Love for Leaks Quickly Faded
President Trump once embraced the revealing of Hillary Clinton’s emails. But from the White House, he — like others before him — is calling for an end to government leaks.

（４）Andrew Puzder Withdraws From Consideration as Labor Secretary
Mr. Puzder, a prominent fast-food executive, faced doubts from several Republican senators amid attacks on his business record and personal life.

（５）White House Proposes New Rules to Steady Insurance Markets Under Health Law
As the Trump administration works to repeal the Affordable Care Act, it is moving to prevent a collapse of the public marketplaces in 2018.

（６）Legacy of Rio Olympics So Far Is Series of Unkept Promises
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Less than six months after the Games ended, many sites have been abandoned, despite government promises to leave “no white elephants（白いゾウ：不用品、やっかいな物、持て余し物）” behind.
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60-Second Civics: Episode 2797, Limitations to Free Speech 言論の自由の制限
The freedom of speech does have its limits, and many feel certain restrictions are necessary.
Laws are not considered to be violating the First Amendment if they ______.
a. allow a person to say whatever they want at any time
b. protect other important values and interests　他の重要な価値や利益
c. don't prevent someone from lying in court if they wish
d. allow a person to give a political speech during a church sermon
Bravo! Choice b is correct.