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Jan 11 2021
Perspectives Blog
It's Time to Think About a Third Party
From the CenterThis viewpoint is from a writer rated Center.
As Democrats and Republicans retreat toward their respective ideological end zones, frustrated voters have often wondered about the possibility of a third party emerging that could target that vast, yet largely unseen political center. It seems logical that a competitive political marketplace would welcome another
Dan SchnurApr 13 2020
Headline Roundup
How the US is Moving to Re-open the Economy
Debate persists over re-opening the U.S. economy, as the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to keep people out of work and hurt the country's financial sector. White House coronavirus task force leader Dr. Anthony Fauci has speculated, based on current data, that the economy may be able to start re-opening in May.
Left-rated media voices generally expressed skepticism and concern
Vox The Hill TownhallNov 10 2020
Headline Roundup
Pfizer Says Early Data Signals COVID-19 Vaccine Is Effective
Healthcare firm Pfizer says that early data from its COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine experiments suggests the shots may be up to 90% effective in preventing the virus.
The reported results indicate that the company is on track to file an emergency use application with U.S regulators later this month.
Newsmax (News) NPR (Online News) CNN DigitalApr 29 2020
Headline Roundup
NYC Mayor Criticized for Calling Large Jewish Funeral "Unacceptable"
New York City mayor and former 2020 presidential candidate Bill de Blasio (D) has been criticized from throughout the spectrum for his reaction to a large funeral held for a rabbi in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on Tuesday. De Blasio castigated the congregation of over 2,500 mourners via Twitter for purportedly violating COVID-19 coronavirus social distancing guidelines.
Many on both sides
New York Times (News) Associated Press The FederalistDec 16 2020
Headline Roundup
US Congress Close to Deal on COVID-19 Relief Bill
Congressional leaders say they are close to agreeing on a COVID-19 coronavirus relief bill that would include direct stimulus payments.
The agreement, which has a price tag of nearly $900 billion, would likely leave out state and local funding and business liability protection from coronavirus-related lawsuits.
Politico New York Post (News) The HillMay 21 2020
Perspectives Blog
Why Trump Can Win Re-Election — And Why He Can’t
Argument 1: "Donald Trump is the most unpopular president in modern history. The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent collapse of the nation’s economy will clearly doom his chances for re-election. There’s no possible way he can win in November."
Argument 2: "Donald Trump has the most loyal and motivated base of support of any president in modern history. The
Dan SchnurDec 10 2020
Headline Roundup
Jobless Claims Rise to 853,000 Amid Resurgence of COVID-19
The number of Americans applying for first-time unemployment aid climbed last week to 853,000, as companies continued laying off employees and COVID-19 coronavirus cases rose.
Before the coronavirus paralyzed the economy in March, weekly jobless claims typically numbered about 225,000.
Wall Street Journal (News) Breitbart News BloombergMar 08 2023
Headline Roundup
Will Biden’s Tax Bill Solve the Debt Crisis and Fund Medicare?
The Biden Administration unveiled a new tax proposal Tuesday aimed at reducing the national deficit by $2 trillion over the next decade and funding Medicare programs into the 2050s. The key points of the proposed legislation are a tax increase from 3.8% to 5% on those earning more than $400,000 per year and increasing Medicare’s ability to negotiate prescription drug prices.
Biden’s
Wall Street Journal (Opinion) The Hill New York Times (Opinion)Nov 08 2023
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Five Candidates Take Stage in Third Republican Primary Debate
The third Republican primary debate was held on Wednesday night in Florida. The Republican candidates, minus former president and GOP frontrunner Donald Trump, sparred over China, energy, opioids, and more.
Details: The stage shrank from the previous debate following former Vice President Mike Pence’s decision to suspend his campaign late last month. With Trump opting not to participate
NBC News Digital Reuters Washington ExaminerSep 10 2020
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Senate Democrats Block Republican COVID-19 Relief Bill
Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-backed COVID-19 coronavirus relief bill on Thursday, perpetuating the partisan relief package stalemate. The proposal, titled "Delivering Immediate Relief to America’s Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act", included additional unemployment benefits, education funding and liability protections for businesses and health care facilities. The roughly $
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