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Apr 19 2020
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Perspectives: Re-opening the Economy During Coronavirus
As President Donald Trump and governors around the country begin to take steps to lift lockdown restrictions and re-open the nation's economy during the COVID-19 outbreak, debate in the media and in Washington has raged around the timeline and pros and cons of the process. Experts and officials in favor of a speedy re-opening, including Trump himself, have stressed the negative economic impact
Bloomberg Wall Street Journal (Opinion) Washington PostDec 07 2021
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Perspectives: Florida's COVID-19 Situation
A low rate of new COVID-19 cases, the governor's pandemic-era policies and the Omicron variant have thrust Florida's COVID-19 situation into the spotlight once again.
Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is known for supporting looser COVID-19 regulations and standing against government-enforced vaccine and mask mandates. As of Tuesday, the average number of new COVID-19 cases each day in Florida
The Guardian Newsweek The Daily WireMar 13 2022
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White House Enlists TikTok Influencers To Combat Russian Disinformation
The White House gathered around 30 TikTok influencers on a Zoom call Thursday afternoon to discuss key information about Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
The meeting was moderated by White House press secretary Jen Psaki and National Security Council staffers. Influencers were briefed on how the war in Ukraine is unfolding, the U.S. and NATO's strategic goals and
Forbes Washington Post New York Post (News)Dec 17 2021
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CDC Endorses 'Test to Stay' School COVID-19 Strategy
On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed a “test to stay” policy allowing close contacts of students with COVID-19 to continue in-person schooling if they test negative.
The CDC released two studies showing the effectiveness of the strategy, which some schools across the country had already implemented. Instead of quarantining unvaccinated students who
NPR (Online News) Washington Post New York Post (News)Jan 30 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Impeachment: Arguments For and Against Removing the President
House impeachment managers and President Donald Trump's defense team each concluded opening arguments before the Senate over the past week, setting the stage for a final questioning period Thursday before starting debates on calling witnesses and documents.
Democrats and many on the political left argue that Trump must be removed from office, citing recent revelations from former NSA
Henry A. BrechterMay 09 2023
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What Will 2023 Bring for Homeowners and Potential Homebuyers?
Amid low inventory and rising interest rates, some are painting a bleak picture for potential homebuyers in 2023. But some surveys suggest buyers remain optimistic.
Skeptical Outlook: "New listings are down more than 20% from a year ago as homeowners hang onto low mortgage rates," tweeted Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather on May 1. "Homeowners are quiet quitting the housing
Fortune Business Insider Fox BusinessMay 10 2022
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After Roe v Wade Leak, Some Wonder if Gay Marriage and Contraception are Next
Since the leak of the Supreme Court’s draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, some in politics and the media have questioned whether other court precedents could come under threat.
Justice Samuel Alito did not directly challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark same-sex marriage case, in his leaked draft opinion. However, he did use it to critique the concept of unenumerated rights,
Reason The Guardian Christian Science MonitorJul 24 2021
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Michigan House Repeals Emergency Powers Law Used By Gov. Whitmer To Fight COVID-19
Michigan legislators have repealed the Emergency Powers of Governor Act of 1945, which allowed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to quickly enforce health and safety restrictions early on in the COVID-19 pandemic. Four Democrats joined the Republican-led state House in a 60-48 vote on Wednesday, declaring the law unconstitutional. The broad powers allowed governors to declare an emergency to “protect life
Detroit Free Press Associated Press New York Post (News)Jun 23 2020
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Fauci Testifies Before House Committee on Trump Admin Virus Response
Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Tuesday regarding the Trump administration's response to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Among other topics, Fauci speculated about the earliest possible time frame in which a vaccine could become available, saying that between late 2020 and early 2021 is possible.
CNN Digital Associated Press Washington TimesSep 05 2023
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First Lady Jill Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19, President Biden Tests Negative
On Monday evening, First Lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19. President Joe Biden has tested negative.
Key Details: Jill Biden, at age 72, is double-vaccinated and twice boosted, according to her communications director. The last time she tested positive was in August 2022, and the president, who is 80, last tested positive in July 2022. The president is scheduled to leave for
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