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New York Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- New York Times
Trump's Big Bill Is Now Law. What Was Learned?
To the Editor: Re 'Three Lessons From the Big, Awful Bill,' by Jason Furman (Opinion guest essay, July 7): I'm afraid that Professor Furman drew the wrong lessons from this bill. Its passage had nothing to do with the quality of ideas, experts or even economics. It was all about greed (for power and money) and fear (of President Trump). The legislators' constituents or the fate of the country meant nothing in the face of the Big, Awful Tyrant in the White House. Susan BodikerWashington To the Editor: Jason Furman is wrong to think that the way the Republicans brought us the worst piece of legislation in modern times holds a lesson for Democrats. It's easy to put together legislation that enriches the rich, brings cruelty to the vulnerable and is fiscally irresponsible. It's what Trump supporters do. It's much harder to craft legislation that helps bring about economic growth that can be widely shared among all Americans and do good for the world. The lesson here is more simple: Whatever debates Democrats are having between more centrist and progressive elements pales in comparison to the damage we do when we don't get out the vote to prevent Republicans from taking power. Richard DineSilver Spring, Md. To the Editor: Maybe there's only one lesson from President Trump's hugely horrific bill: Legislating works very differently when there is a large dose of authoritarianism in the body politic. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Washington Post
13-06-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Silver Spring home melds art and history, for $2.4 million
When Stanley Asrael bought his Silver Spring home in 1962, the Tudor-style house with a soaring 20-foot beamed ceiling in the living room, friezes carved into its plaster walls and arched doorways was, as his daughter Lynn Grodzki tries to say as charitably as she can, 'out of shape.' But Asrael took the Latin inscription carved above the front door to heart: 'Cedere Numquam,' or never give up. So Asrael, now 101, and his wife, Evelyn, went to work, removing heavy drapes and bookcases along an exterior living room wall to create space to add three massive atrium windows. They filled the home, built in 1923, with artwork, much of it now donated to museums, and eventually added a large, modern primary suite with his-and-her bathrooms. 'It's really one of a kind. My wife was the one with the vision, but along the way I became invested in it as well,' said Asrael, who now lives next door with Grodzki in a contemporary house built in 2016 by her architect husband, Tadeo Grodzki. When asked his favorite part of the house, Asrael replied, 'All of it.' That starts with the curving polished stainless-steel handrails along the steps leading uphill to the stone and stucco house. Asrael commissioned them from Chevy Chase artist Barton Rubenstein, whose sculptures can be seen around the Washington area, including at American University and Sidwell Friends School. Stainless-steel beams in the addition's bedroom echo the handrails. Floating glass shelves in the living room were designed by former Renwick Gallery curator Michael Monroe. The house can be accessed from steps leading up from the cul-de-sac or by a glass tube elevator, which Asrael installed, that goes from the garage to the first floor. Real estate agent Leigh Reed said the kitchen was not renovated so new owners could choose their own design. Ornate carvings surround the stone living room fireplace. They also cover the dining room's coffered ceiling, which includes the crest of the Order of the Garter, a British order that dates to medieval times. 'It's hard to know what the developer was thinking when he decided to put these elements in. He was crazy about British history,' Grodzki said. 'So I feel like that sometimes the house kind of has a sense of humor.' A narrow, curving stairway leads to the second floor, which houses three bedrooms in addition to the primary suite on the first floor. A long balcony at the top of the stairs overlooks the living room. One bedroom features a cozy built-in wooden bed original to the house underneath a window that overlooks the yard, which borders Sligo Creek Park. While wallpaper was stripped from most rooms before the house was put on the market, one bedroom still includes the pink wallpaper and matching curtains it contained when occupied by one of the Asrael children. Back downstairs, the living room opens to a terrace shaded by a Japanese maple tree. An additional patio is accessible from one of the two family rooms in the house, and a path into the woods leads to Sligo Creek Park. 'We hope whoever buys it would be somebody who would appreciate what the house is and how unique it is,' Grodzki said. 'It needs somebody who comes through who has an artistic mind. It does not look like many other houses, if any other house.' 302 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, Md.
Washington Post
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Students at Maryland high school to protest classmate's deportation
Dozens of students at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring — Maryland's largest high school by enrollment — are expected to walk out Thursday to show support for a classmate who they say was recently deported to Guatemala. The student was not detained on school grounds, according to a letter sent to Blair families from administrators ahead of the demonstration. Organizers of the protest say the student who was deported was a junior at Blair, though multiple people declined to share the student's name or specifics of the situation because of privacy concerns.
Associated Press
11-06-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Statement from the American Nurses Association on the Department of Health and Human Services' Restructuring of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices
ANA Urges Inclusion of Nurses and Healthcare Experts on ACIP to Restore Public Trust in Vaccines and Reinforce Evidence-Based Policy SILVER SPRING, Md., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Nurses Association (ANA) is concerned by the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) recent action to restructure the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP). While the intent may be to restore integrity and public trust in vaccine science, this sweeping action risks achieving the opposite. ANA acknowledges that the previous Administration took unprecedented action that prevented this Administration from selecting ACIP representatives through the normal application and nomination process. While we understand the impetus to establish leadership in the process, we are concerned that the complete removal of all ACIP members could further erode public confidence in both the process and vaccines themselves. Restoring trust in vaccines is critical to safeguard public health, ensuring all children reach adulthood, and enabling all Americans to live healthy, productive lives. Vaccines are foundational to public health. They protect individuals, families, and communities from preventable disease, and they remain a cornerstone of our national and global response to emerging health threats. The public must trust not only the science behind vaccines, but the processes by which decisions are made about their use. That trust is built through transparency, consistency, and representation of frontline perspectives. ANA urges HHS to ensure the nursing perspective is meaningfully represented as new ACIP members are selected. Nurses play a vital role in immunization efforts: they educate patients, advocate for accessible vaccination practices, and uphold immunization recommendations. Nurses are often the first line of defense against vaccine-preventable diseases and bring essential, evidence-based insight to any conversation on public health. As the most trusted profession in the United States, nurses understand their ethical obligation to advance evidence-based approaches and to provide the best available information for patients and the public. Their expertise, clinical experience, and leadership in both community and acute care settings make them indispensable voices in national vaccine policy discussions. ANA stands ready to support HHS in identifying qualified nurses to serve on ACIP and contribute to restoring public trust in immunization practices. ANA remains committed to engaging in this important dialogue and supporting efforts that center public health, science, and evidence-based practice. We look forward to continuing collaboration with HHS to ensure nurses—and the patients they serve—are represented in critical public health decisions. About the American Nurses Association As the oldest organization representing more than 5 million registered nurses, the American Nurses Association stands at the forefront of advancing nursing excellence. The association harnesses The Power of Nurses™ to champion the profession and drive transformation in healthcare. Through legislative and political advocacy, comprehensive educational services, and the profession's leading Code of Ethics and Scope and Standards, the association empowers nurses across every specialty and practice setting. The association is committed to ensuring healthy work environments, shaping pioneering policies, and cultivating partnerships that enhance both the nursing profession and the broader healthcare experience. MEDIA CONTACT: [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE American Nurses Enterprise
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Scooter battery catches fire in Silver Spring apartment, firefighters say
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () — A family was able to evacuate safely after a scooter caught fire in their Silver Spring apartment early Saturday morning. The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) was dispatched to an apartment complex at 3814 Bel Pre Rd. at around 3:55 a.m. Crews found a scooter on fire in a third-floor apartment unit. Man shot, killed in Prince George's County parking garage, police say Luckily, the large family living there was able to leave without being hurt, MCFRS noted. A family member told firefighters they heard a 'pop' and went to investigate, finding a scooter's battery had started to catch fire. Shortly after, the smoke alarm activated and they called first responders. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
