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James Politi
@JamesPoliti
FT Washington bureau chief, previously Rome. Grateful marrow transplant recipient. @skirchy's husband, father of cute boy and girl. Romanista! All views my own
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    James Politi
    @JamesPoliti
    Mar 26, 2022
    “Be not afraid” - Biden starts with the words of Pope John Paul ll
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    James Politi
    @JamesPoliti
    Jun 27, 2022
    In CNN interview Harris also attacks the "hypocrisy" of those cheering the reversal of Roe v Wade while opposing policies that help young families and kids, like the child tax credit, child care subsidies, paid family leave, universal pre-K....
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    James Politi
    @JamesPoliti
    Oct 1, 2019
    Not just any cheese - Parmigiano Reggiano ! It producers are desperate to have it spared from US tariffs. Here's the backstory ft.com/content/2315c3…
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    CSPAN
    @cspan
    Oct 1, 2019
    Woman gives Secretary Pompeo cheese in Rome. Italian Prime Minister Conte has woman removed.
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    James Politi
    @JamesPoliti
    Nov 9, 2022
    “I found it interesting they waited until after the election to make that judgment"
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    James Politi
    @JamesPoliti
    Nov 9, 2022
    Biden suggests Russia waited until after the midterms to pull out of Kherson
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    James Politi
    @JamesPoliti
    Mar 7, 2021
    “This is a bill that reflects President Biden’s belief that the best way to get the economy back on track and get it growing is to invest in working people and middle class people,”- @WHCommsDir selling stimulus in the final stretch ft.com/content/fa459d… via @financialtimes
    Biden on brink of passing historic $1.9tn boost to US economy
    From ft.com
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    James Politi
    @JamesPoliti
    Dec 1, 2020
    Joe Biden says Elizabeth Warren recommended Wally Adeyemo for deputy treasury secretary and backing Yellen for treasury - Warren didn't get the top job but certainly shaped his picks strongly
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    James Politi
    @JamesPoliti
    Aug 27, 2019
    “He’s a 70-ish-year-old man but speaks like a 7-year-old kid. We just can’t listen to what he says now": China has learned how to handle Trump @annafifield
    A year into the trade war, China learns to ride out Trump’s turbulence
    From washingtonpost.com
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    James Politi
    @JamesPoliti
    Apr 26, 2021
    Biden administration officials defend cap gains tax increase, telling @FT it only affects a 0.3 % "sliver" of filers and much of that income is based on rent-seeking, so won't harm innovation ft.com/content/1ad9b5… via @financialtimes
    White House says capital gains tax rise will hit only richest 0.3%
    From ft.com
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    James Politi
    @JamesPoliti
    Jan 27, 2021
    Jay Powell says it is "appropriate" for there to be discussions on a new fiscal package. "We’re a long way from a full recovery"
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    James Politi
    @JamesPoliti
    May 26, 2023
    Democratic Senator announces new investment in his state by LG and Hyundai as Biden's IRA subsidies kick in
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    Jon Ossoff
    @ossoff
    May 26, 2023
    BREAKING: Following my April trade mission to South Korea, tonight I am announcing LG Energy Solutions and Hyundai will build a $4.3B, 3,000-job EV battery plant in Georgia.
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    James Politi
    @JamesPoliti
    Mar 23, 2022
    "Biden has a deep sense of the hinge moment we are in. I think he understands the need to get it right for future generations" - @ChrisMurphyCT told me. Biden arrives in Brussels at 9pm local time, big day at Nato/G7/EU tomorrow - then on to Poland.
    Biden heads for Europe with mission to maintain west’s unity in response to Russia
    From ft.com
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    James Politi
    @JamesPoliti
    Mar 29, 2022
    "We have seen the Russians begin to draw away from Kyiv. But we have little confidence at this stage that it marks some significant shift or a meaningful retreat," a US official told us.
    Russia says it will ‘dramatically reduce’ military activity around Kyiv
    From ft.com
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    James Politi
    @JamesPoliti
    Jan 19, 2021
    So thrilled and grateful to take over as Washington bureau chief for the FT !! We have such a talented team of superb reporters and wonderful colleagues that I love working with ! Thanks to @khalafroula and @SpiegelPeter for your confidence in me and @Dimi for showing me the way!
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    FT Press Office
    @FTPressOffice
    Jan 19, 2021
    Congratulations to @JamesPoliti for being named @FT DC bureau chief! Read more here: on.ft.com/3oYKq8b
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    James Politi
    @JamesPoliti
    Jun 25, 2018
    Some personal news : I'm thrilled to say I'll soon be moving back to Washington, joining @Dimi and the great @FT team in DC in August as world trade editor. Will be sad to leave Rome after a wonderful 4 years, but very excited about the new adventure!