Close U.S. race shows need for ‘incremental’ approach to policy reform, says former diplomat

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BY PALAK MANGAT

November 6, 2020

A possible Biden administration should look to usher in “incremental” policy changes to strike a “therapeutic” tone as it looks to fulfil its promise to govern for all Americans, says one former U.S. diplomat. Sarah Gold...

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