Cheat Sheet - Why Is New Jersey So Corrupt?

February 13, 2014 GOODFELLAS 1. Why Is New Jersey So Corrupt? Senators, congressmen, county bosses, and mayors of almost every major city in New Jersey have been convicted of crimes, and if the worst comes to pass of recent scandals, Chris Christie may join them. Why does New Jersey seem like it's run by the Sopranos? Burt Ross knows. The former mayor of Fort Lee turned down a $500,000 mob bribe and explains what's wrong with the Garden State. Read it at The Daily Beast CABLE DRAMA 2. Comcast Snatches Up Time Warner Yes, so this is going to be greeeeat for consumers. Comcast Corp. has agreed to buy Time Warner Cable for roughly $45 billion. The deal, which is reportedly stock-for-stock, would combine the two largest cable providers in a market that is already perceived to be uncompetitive. Analysts expect Comcast's move will give it more leverage when bargaining with content providers. Read it at The Wall Street Journal ODD COUPLE 3. Rand Paul's New Wingman In one of oddest pairings in Washington, former Virginia attorney general and gubernatorial loser Ken Cuccinelli is getting a job with libertarian Rand Paul. Why, asks Michelle Cottle, is the senator choosing this washed-up lawyer of all people to sue Obama over the NSA? Read it at The Daily Beast LEMME BORROW THAT 4. Snowden Stole Password According to a new memo from the National Security Agency, Edward Snowden greatly expanded his access to secret documents by capturing the password of a coworker when the individual logged on to Snowden's computer terminal. And while it appears the employee was unaware of Snowden's intent, the person has resigned after his security clearance was stripped. Two others, a member of the military and a contractor, have been "implicated" by Snowden's actions and had their access revoked. Read it at NBC News O, CAPTAIN 5. Why We Worshiped Jeter (Even If He Sucks at Shortstop) Derek Jeter announced Wednesday this will be his last season in baseball. Robert Silverman writes this is a bummer for all baseball fans. Good numbers are part of his fame, but it's his endurance in a media environment that would have shredded the reputations of DiMaggio or Mantle that cements his legacy. Read it at The Daily Beast FINGER IN EYE Afghans Free Anti-U.S. Prisoners Over vehement protests from U.S. government. MINCING WORDS Davis Backs 20-Week Abortion Ban Despite famous filibuster. GOLD STAR Obamacare Hits Goal for First Time 1 million sign up in January. NEXT FRONT NRA: Leave Toy Guns Alone! Proposing law to prevent punishing children. O BEAUTIFUL U.S. Sweeps Slopestyle Medals Led by Joss Christensen. GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. Syrian Children Bear Brunt of War Displaced people, death, and destruction mar the Syrian landscape. But worse yet, the country's children continue to suffer as a second round of peace talks falter in Geneva. More Videos Famous Writers' Seduction Tips by Joni Rendon, Shannon McKenna Schmidt The Book India Hates by Tunku Varadarajan Curling: You Will Become Addicted by Brett Singer

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