thedailycaller--2020-03-20--Pennsylvania Governor Orders All ‘Non-Life Sustaining’ Businesses to Close Due To Coronavirus

All “ non-life sustaining ” businesses have been ordered to close their physical locations in Pennsylvania as the number of coronavirus cases in the state continues to climb , Gov .
Tom Wolf announced on Thursday .
Businesses must close their doors by 8.pm .
tonight .
If they do not , owners could be fined , lose their business license , or even be jailed .
Enforcement actions will be taken starting at 12:01 a.m. Saturday .
( RELATED : Similar To WWII , Companies Are Repurposing To Fight The Coronavirus ) The only businesses that can stay open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manufacturers , medical care facilities , medical products suppliers and banks , as well as retailers that sell food , gas , automotive parts , and building materials .
Restaurants and beer distributors can also remain open for takeout .
“ To protect the health and safety of all Pennsylvanians , we need to take more aggressive mitigation actions , ” Wolf said in a statement .
“ This virus is an invisible danger that could be present everywhere .
We need to act with the strength we use against any other severe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced that there have been 196 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Keystone State since Wolf announced the first case on Wednesday .
“ Our notable increase in cases over the last few days and our first death in Pennsylvania indicate we need everyone to take COVID-19 seriously .
Pennsylvanians have a very important job right now : stay calm , stay home and stay safe .
We have seen case counts continue to increase and the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to stay home , ” Pennsylvania Health @ @ @ @ @ @

All “non-life sustaining” businesses have been ordered to close their physical locations in Pennsylvania as the number of coronavirus cases in the state continues to climb, Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Thursday.
Today I’m taking decisive action to stop the spread of #COVID19 by ordering all non-life-sustaining businesses to close by 8 p.m. Enforcement actions against businesses that don’t close will begin Saturday and could include citations, fines & license suspensions. pic.twitter.com/WSd5weA93b — Governor Tom Wolf (@GovernorTomWolf) March 19, 2020
Businesses must close their doors by 8.pm. tonight. If they do not, owners could be fined, lose their business license, or even be jailed. Enforcement actions will be taken starting at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. (RELATED: Similar To WWII, Companies Are Repurposing To Fight The Coronavirus)
The only businesses that can stay open are farms and their suppliers, food manufacturers, medical care facilities, medical products suppliers and banks, as well as retailers that sell food, gas, automotive parts, and building materials. Restaurants and beer distributors can also remain open for takeout.
“To protect the health and safety of all Pennsylvanians, we need to take more aggressive mitigation actions,” Wolf said in a statement. “This virus is an invisible danger that could be present everywhere. We need to act with the strength we use against any other severe threat.”
The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced that there have been 196 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Keystone State since Wolf announced the first case on Wednesday.
“Our notable increase in cases over the last few days and our first death in Pennsylvania indicate we need everyone to take COVID-19 seriously. Pennsylvanians have a very important job right now: stay calm, stay home and stay safe. We have seen case counts continue to increase and the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to stay home,” Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said.


thedailycaller--2020-03-20--Latest Harris Poll Has Some Good News For President Trump On Coronavirus Response

The latest Harris Poll contained some good news for President Donald Trump amid the federal government ’ s response to the coronavirus pandemic .
Conducted using a nationally representative sample of 2,050 Americans over two waves , March 14-15 and March 17-18 , the poll provided some quick feedback on how the public ’ s perception can change overnight even as the government shifts its response to a crisis in which the news seemingly changes by the hour .
Overall , both waves showed around 60 % of Americans “ satisfied ” with how the federal government has handled the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president ’ s performance , 56 % of the second wave approve of the way Trump has handled the COVID-19 crisis , with 44 % disapproving .
This is up five percentage points from the first wave , conducted only two days before .
Meanwhile , Trump ’ s overall approval jumped four percentage points between waves , from 49 % to 53 % .
On another note , the perception of whether the federal government ’ s economic relief thus far has been sufficient decreased from 47 % to 42 % from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signed the “ Families First Coronavirus Response Act ” into law Wednesday night .
( RELATED : Brit Hume Describes A Coronavirus Scenario That Could Be ‘ Quite Good News ’ For President Trump ) Harshly criticized at first , the president ’ s performance during the coronavirus crisis has been praised by some unlikely sources of late , including CNN anchor Dana Bash and Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar .

The latest Harris Poll contained some good news for President Donald Trump amid the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Conducted using a nationally representative sample of 2,050 Americans over two waves, March 14-15 and March 17-18, the poll provided some quick feedback on how the public’s perception can change overnight even as the government shifts its response to a crisis in which the news seemingly changes by the hour.
Overall, both waves showed around 60% of Americans “satisfied” with how the federal government has handled the coronavirus crisis so far.
Of the president’s performance, 56% of the second wave approve of the way Trump has handled the COVID-19 crisis, with 44% disapproving. This is up five percentage points from the first wave, conducted only two days before. Meanwhile, Trump’s overall approval jumped four percentage points between waves, from 49% to 53%.
On another note, the perception of whether the federal government’s economic relief thus far has been sufficient decreased from 47% to 42% from wave 1 to wave 2. Trump signed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” into law Wednesday night. (RELATED: Brit Hume Describes A Coronavirus Scenario That Could Be ‘Quite Good News’ For President Trump)
Harshly criticized at first, the president’s performance during the coronavirus crisis has been praised by some unlikely sources of late, including CNN anchor Dana Bash and Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar.


thedailycaller--2020-03-20--Washington Hospitals Are Facing A Space And Supply Scarcity In The Fight Against Coronavirus

Washington State has been at the forefront of the fight against the coronavirus since January .
The first confirmed case of the coronavirus in the U.S. was in the state , which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Jan. 20 .
As of Thursday , over 17,000 people have been tested in Washington , and 1,187 have tested positive , the Washington State Department of Health reports .
The death toll was at 66 as of Thursday , the highest in the country .
Washington , and more specifically , Seattle , has emerged as America ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deficits in resources the country is currently facing , as local , state , and federal governments have gone into overdrive to find solutions to the shortages of critical materials like face masks and testing .
President Donald Trump has even invoked a Korean War era law called the Defense Production Act to fill the gaps in medical supplies by harnessing by requiring corporations to accept and prioritize contracts for materials necessary to aid national defense , CNN reported .
“ I view it — in a sense as a wartime president , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : McConnell Introduces Text For Phase Three Coronavirus Stimulus Bill ) If this is war , Washington state ’ s doctors are on the frontline .
The Navy has even sent its two hospital ships , which can be used to treat non-coronavirus patients , to allow Seattle-area hospitals to focus on the pandemic , Wired reported .
King County , where Seattle is located , is creating field hospitals at multiple locations for additional isolation and quarantine sites , the Seattle Times reported .
“ Hospitals in Washington State are preparing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients suffering from COVID-19 , ” Tim Pfarr , a representative of the Washington State Hospital Association told the Daily Caller .
‘ Hospitals are preparing for this by canceling non-urgent surgeries to preserve hospital beds , ” he said .
Pfarr notes that social distancing measures are being implemented to reduce the spread of the virus in hopes of lessening the suddenness of a potential influx of patients .
“ The good news is we are hearing of patients who were hospitalized with COVID-19 recovering enough to be discharged to finish their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Issaquah Motel in the County is being retooled as a makeshift hospital to host people in recovery so beds in local hospitals and medical facilities could free up , according to the Seattle Times .
People without complications can recover at home so precious space at hospitals can be assigned to more critical cases .
Space has become a scarcity in Washington .
But the biggest concern is still personal protective equipment for hospital staff , who have reported reusing face masks after spraying or wiping them down with sanitizer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospitals , the New York Times reported .
Typically , masks should be replaced after each use , but there aren ’ t enough in stock at many hospitals for doctors and nurses to be able to use more than one or two per day .
“ What we are much more concerned about at this moment is the lack of personal protective equipment for our health care teams who need to stay safe while they are caring for patients who may have COVID-19 , ” Pfarr said .
“ Some hospitals are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left .
This includes masks , face shields and gowns.
” A pathologist and longtime professor at the University of Washington died Wednesday after contracting coronavirus at age 78 , the Associated Press reported .
An emergency room doctor at EverGreen Health , where dozens of coronavirus patients are being treated , also contracted the virus despite wearing protective gear , according to the Seattle Times .
Pfarr says that hospitals are trying to get as many supplies as possible from the Strategic National Stockpile .
The stockpile is a repository of antibiotics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and other medical equipment stored in warehouses that are strategically located around the country , NPR reported .
The stockpile was created in 1999 to prepare for extraordinary and unprecedented national threats , and can fill gaps in supply chains or respond to sudden surges in demand , former homeland security official Tara O ’ Toole told NPR .
“ We are working with state and federal officials to get as many supplies as possible from the Strategic National Stockpile and explore other alternatives , ” Pfarr said .
“ These supplies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our health care workers .
”

Washington State has been at the forefront of the fight against the coronavirus since January. The first confirmed case of the coronavirus in the U.S. was in the state, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Jan. 20. As of Thursday, over 17,000 people have been tested in Washington, and 1,187 have tested positive, the Washington State Department of Health reports. The death toll was at 66 as of Thursday, the highest in the country.
Washington, and more specifically, Seattle, has emerged as America’s coronavirus laboratory, highlighting the challenges and deficits in resources the country is currently facing, as local, state, and federal governments have gone into overdrive to find solutions to the shortages of critical materials like face masks and testing.
President Donald Trump has even invoked a Korean War era law called the Defense Production Act to fill the gaps in medical supplies by harnessing by requiring corporations to accept and prioritize contracts for materials necessary to aid national defense, CNN reported. “I view it — in a sense as a wartime president,” Trump said Wednesday. (RELATED: McConnell Introduces Text For Phase Three Coronavirus Stimulus Bill)
If this is war, Washington state’s doctors are on the frontline. The Navy has even sent its two hospital ships, which can be used to treat non-coronavirus patients, to allow Seattle-area hospitals to focus on the pandemic, Wired reported. King County, where Seattle is located, is creating field hospitals at multiple locations for additional isolation and quarantine sites, the Seattle Times reported.
“Hospitals in Washington State are preparing to care for a potentially large number of patients suffering from COVID-19,” Tim Pfarr, a representative of the Washington State Hospital Association told the Daily Caller. ‘Hospitals are preparing for this by canceling non-urgent surgeries to preserve hospital beds,” he said.
Pfarr notes that social distancing measures are being implemented to reduce the spread of the virus in hopes of lessening the suddenness of a potential influx of patients.
“The good news is we are hearing of patients who were hospitalized with COVID-19 recovering enough to be discharged to finish their recovery at home,” he said. The Issaquah Motel in the County is being retooled as a makeshift hospital to host people in recovery so beds in local hospitals and medical facilities could free up, according to the Seattle Times. People without complications can recover at home so precious space at hospitals can be assigned to more critical cases. Space has become a scarcity in Washington.
But the biggest concern is still personal protective equipment for hospital staff, who have reported reusing face masks after spraying or wiping them down with sanitizer, supplies of which are dwindling in some hospitals, the New York Times reported. Typically, masks should be replaced after each use, but there aren’t enough in stock at many hospitals for doctors and nurses to be able to use more than one or two per day.
“What we are much more concerned about at this moment is the lack of personal protective equipment for our health care teams who need to stay safe while they are caring for patients who may have COVID-19,” Pfarr said. “Some hospitals are down to having just days of supplies left. This includes masks, face shields and gowns.”
A pathologist and longtime professor at the University of Washington died Wednesday after contracting coronavirus at age 78, the Associated Press reported. An emergency room doctor at EverGreen Health, where dozens of coronavirus patients are being treated, also contracted the virus despite wearing protective gear, according to the Seattle Times.
Pfarr says that hospitals are trying to get as many supplies as possible from the Strategic National Stockpile. The stockpile is a repository of antibiotics, vaccines, protective gear, ventilators, and other medical equipment stored in warehouses that are strategically located around the country, NPR reported. The stockpile was created in 1999 to prepare for extraordinary and unprecedented national threats, and can fill gaps in supply chains or respond to sudden surges in demand, former homeland security official Tara O’Toole told NPR.
“We are working with state and federal officials to get as many supplies as possible from the Strategic National Stockpile and explore other alternatives,” Pfarr said. “These supplies are crucial when it comes to protecting our health care workers.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-19--BREAKING: Its Now Impossible To Legally Buy A Handgun In DC

Washington , D.C. ’ s only federally licensed gun dealer dealer Charles Sykes is no longer accepting firearms for transfers , meaning residents can ’ t legally buy new handguns in D.C. , he told the Daily Caller Thursday .
Sykes has been allowed to facilitate the transfer of handguns in Washington , D.C. since 2008 , and he is the only person in the district allowed to do so .
D.C. residents can ’ t buy handguns in the district , but could purchase a handgun in another state and have it shipped to Sykes .
The licensed firearms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paperwork for officials to approve .
“ I ’ m not accepting any firearms for transfers until further notice , ” Sykes confirmed to the Daily Caller , adding that he does not sell guns .
This announcement means that there is no legal way for a resident of Washington , D.C. to buy a new handgun , because Sykes was the only person permitted to facilitate transfers .
If Sykes has a person ’ s firearm already , he will facilitate the transfer , but is not accepting any new guns for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to purchase it [ handgun ] , there ’ s no way to do it , ” according to Sykes , who confirmed that D.C. residents can ’ t buy new guns and have them sent here since his decision .
Sykes ’ s choice is not because of the novel coronavirus that has spread across America , he told the Daily Caller .
This move does come at a time when gun stores around the country are reportedly seeing upticks in gun and ammo purchases because of the virus .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Skyrocket On Black Friday )

Washington, D.C.’s only federally licensed gun dealer dealer Charles Sykes is no longer accepting firearms for transfers, meaning residents can’t legally buy new handguns in D.C., he told the Daily Caller Thursday.
Sykes has been allowed to facilitate the transfer of handguns in Washington, D.C. since 2008, and he is the only person in the district allowed to do so. D.C. residents can’t buy handguns in the district, but could purchase a handgun in another state and have it shipped to Sykes. The licensed firearms dealer would receive the weapon and prepare paperwork for officials to approve.
“I’m not accepting any firearms for transfers until further notice,” Sykes confirmed to the Daily Caller, adding that he does not sell guns.
This announcement means that there is no legal way for a resident of Washington, D.C. to buy a new handgun, because Sykes was the only person permitted to facilitate transfers. If Sykes has a person’s firearm already, he will facilitate the transfer, but is not accepting any new guns for the time being.
“If you have to purchase it [handgun], there’s no way to do it,” according to Sykes, who confirmed that D.C. residents can’t buy new guns and have them sent here since his decision.
Sykes’s choice is not because of the novel coronavirus that has spread across America, he told the Daily Caller. This move does come at a time when gun stores around the country are reportedly seeing upticks in gun and ammo purchases because of the virus. (RELATED: Background Checks, Gun Sales Skyrocket On Black Friday)


thedailycaller--2020-03-20--EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Cassidy Explains What May Have Caused The Exploding Number Of COVID-19 Cases In Loui

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Cassidy Explains What May Have Caused The Exploding Number Of COVID-19 Cases In Louisiana

Is Mardi Gras to blame for the exploding numbers of COVID-19 in Louisiana ?
We asked Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy , M.D.
, about this and more on the coronavirus pandemic .
According to reports the number of people testing positive for coronavirus jumped to 400 , while the state ’ s death toll hit 10 .
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“ We just had a million people come from around the world for a wonderful Mardi Gras but quite likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it and that gives you the best case example as to why social distancing can work , ” said Cassidy .
Cassidy also reacted to the news of two of his colleagues testing positive for coronavirus and the soon to be voted on stimulus package .
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We asked Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., about this and more on the coronavirus pandemic.
According to reports the number of people testing positive for coronavirus jumped to 400, while the state’s death toll hit 10. (RELATED: ‘They Took Away Our Free Will’: NYC Restaurant Owner Speaks Out After Forced Coronavirus Closures.)
“We just had a million people come from around the world for a wonderful Mardi Gras but quite likely someone brought it and some one spread it and that gives you the best case example as to why social distancing can work,” said Cassidy.
Cassidy also reacted to the news of two of his colleagues testing positive for coronavirus and the soon to be voted on stimulus package.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-20--GOP Congressman: Reports Of Senators Dumping Stock ‘Infuriating’

Republican Indiana Rep. Jim Banks said Friday that reports of GOP senators dumping stocks ahead of the coronavirus market crash are “ infuriating.
” GOP Sens .
Richard Burr of North Carolina and Kelly Loeffler of Georgia both sold off stocks before the pandemic crashed the market , and after senators in both parties had received private briefings on the virus .
Loeffler said she doesn ’ t control her stock portfolio and didn ’ t find out about the sell-off until two weeks after the fact .
Burr said his decision to sell was based off of public information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dumping stock before the market crashed is likely to harm public trust in Congress .
( RELATED : Media Rhetoric On ‘ Wuhan Virus ’ Echoes Chinese Propaganda ) “ I ’ ve spent the past week learning of the serious sacrifices my constituents in northeast Indiana have had to make because of this disaster .
It ’ s infuriating to think that any colleague of mine might have benefited while so many are suffering—and understandably—it makes it harder for Hoosiers to trust Congress , ” Banks said in a statement released to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If there ’ s credible evidence that any elected official used insider information for their own financial gain , then they need to be investigated by the ethics committee , immediately , ” Banks added .
Republican Georgia Rep. Doug Collins , who is challenger Loeffler in this year ’ s Senate primary , was even more critical of Loeffler .
“ People are losing their jobs , their businesses , their retirements , and even their lives and Kelly Loeffler is profiting off their pain ?
I ’ m sickened just thinking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter .
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Republican Indiana Rep. Jim Banks said Friday that reports of GOP senators dumping stocks ahead of the coronavirus market crash are “infuriating.”
GOP Sens. Richard Burr of North Carolina and Kelly Loeffler of Georgia both sold off stocks before the pandemic crashed the market, and after senators in both parties had received private briefings on the virus.
Loeffler said she doesn’t control her stock portfolio and didn’t find out about the sell-off until two weeks after the fact. Burr said his decision to sell was based off of public information.
Banks said Friday that the senators dumping stock before the market crashed is likely to harm public trust in Congress. (RELATED: Media Rhetoric On ‘Wuhan Virus’ Echoes Chinese Propaganda)
“I’ve spent the past week learning of the serious sacrifices my constituents in northeast Indiana have had to make because of this disaster. It’s infuriating to think that any colleague of mine might have benefited while so many are suffering—and understandably—it makes it harder for Hoosiers to trust Congress,” Banks said in a statement released to the Daily Caller News Foundation.
“If there’s credible evidence that any elected official used insider information for their own financial gain, then they need to be investigated by the ethics committee, immediately,” Banks added.
Republican Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, who is challenging Loeffler in this year’s Senate primary, was even more critical of Loeffler.
“People are losing their jobs, their businesses, their retirements, and even their lives and Kelly Loeffler is profiting off their pain? I’m sickened just thinking about it,” Collins wrote on Twitter.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-20--Vice President Mike Pence’s Office Announces One Of His Staffers Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The Vice President ’ s office announced Friday evening that one if its staffers had tested positive for coronavirus .
“ This evening we were notified that a member of the Office of the Vice President tested positive for the Coronavirus , ” Katie Miller , press secretary for Vice President Mike Pence said in a statement .
“ Neither President Trump nor Vice President Pence had close contact with the individual .
Further contact tracing is being conducted in accordance with CDC guidelines.
” ( RELATED : Ivanka Trump Returns To Work At WH After Coronavirus Test Comes Back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following interactions with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his staff in Florida in recent days .
One of the President Bolsonaro ’ s staffers tested positive for coronavirus following his return to Brazil .
Bolsonaro was tested twice , with the initial result coming back positive and the second , more thorough test coming back negative .
Earlier this week , Pence told reporters that he had not been tested , but was receiving regular temperature checks from the White House physician ’ s office .
He said he would be tested should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President ’ s office told Daily Caller that Pence will not be tested despite the announcement , as he wasn ’ t in “ close contact ” with the staffer in question .
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The Vice President’s office announced Friday evening that one if its staffers had tested positive for coronavirus.
“This evening we were notified that a member of the Office of the Vice President tested positive for the Coronavirus,” Katie Miller, press secretary for Vice President Mike Pence said in a statement. “Neither President Trump nor Vice President Pence had close contact with the individual. Further contact tracing is being conducted in accordance with CDC guidelines.” (RELATED: Ivanka Trump Returns To Work At WH After Coronavirus Test Comes Back Negative)
President Donald Trump tested negative following interactions with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his staff in Florida in recent days. One of the President Bolsonaro’s staffers tested positive for coronavirus following his return to Brazil. Bolsonaro was tested twice, with the initial result coming back positive and the second, more thorough test coming back negative.
Earlier this week, Pence told reporters that he had not been tested, but was receiving regular temperature checks from the White House physician’s office. He said he would be tested should professionals instruct him to. The Vice President’s office told Daily Caller that Pence will not be tested despite the announcement, as he wasn’t in “close contact” with the staffer in question. (RELATED: Gov. Cuomo: 100 Percent Of Non-Essential Workers In New York Must Stay Home)
This is a developing story and will be updated with additional information as it becomes available


thedailycaller--2020-03-20--Outgoing MGM CEO Nabbed A $32 Million Exit Package One Month Before Seeking Federal Bailout

• MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren agreed to a $ 32 million exit deal after announcing in mid-February his resignation pending appointment of his successor .
• On Tuesday , Murren met with President Donald Trump in the White House seeking a $ 150 billion bailout for the hospitality industry .
• During Tuesday ’ s meeting , Murren announced that 70,000 MGM workers would be furloughed due to the crisis .
• Then on Wednesday , Murren purchased thousands of MGM shares .
Since then , MGM ’ s stock price has increased by nearly 28 % .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past two months for outgoing MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren .
Murren announced in mid-February his resignation from MGM pending the appointment of his successor .
The outgoing CEO will receive a $ 32 million exit package to be paid out over the course of the next two years .
On Tuesday , a little more than a month agreeing to the generous exit package , Murren and other leaders of the hospitality industry met with President Donald Trump seeking $ 150 billion in federal bailout funds to keep the hotel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During the meeting , Murren announced that MGM was going to close all its resorts in Las Vegas and furlough 70,000 employees .
The hospitality industry has been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus crisis .
Industry union groups estimate upwards of 90 % of the industry ’ s workers could lose their job during the crisis as governors across the countries are ordering non-essential services to be shut down .
( RELATED : Hospitality Union Says Up To 90 % Of Its Workers Will Lose Their Jobs ) Industry leaders are seeking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep workers employed through the crisis and $ 50 billion to service debt , The Wall Street Journal reported .
“ We have made the decision around the country to close all our resorts , ” Murren said to Trump at the White House meeting Tuesday .
“ And tomorrow night , we will close all of the resorts in Las Vegas .
That ’ s 70,000 people we are now putting on a furlough .
I want to retain those employees .
I want to bring them back as soon as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers and seeking a federal bailout , the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Murren , along with and 16 other MGM board members and executives , purchased thousands of shares in the company , which has seen its stock price drop from $ 33 in mid-February to just $ 7.14 on Wednesday .
Murren personally acquired 6,000 MGM shares on Wednesday after having sold $ 22 million of his holdings in the company in late February when its stock price started to tumble .
It appears Murren and his fellow executives made their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stock has already increased by nearly 28 % since the markets closed on Wednesday .
Murren and his wife , Heather Murren , have hosted multiple fundraisers for former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s 2020 campaign .
MGM did not immediately return a request for comment asking if there were any plans to modify Murren ’ s generous exit package in light of the furloughs and Murren ’ s stock acquisition on Wednesday .
Murren ’ s exit package allows him to retain his $ 2 million annual salary for 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bonus at the end of the year , according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal , The exit package also includes $ 7 million in equity awards for Murren , along with a $ 12 million severance payment .
In addition , MGM will provide Mullen $ 575,000 a month in 2021 in return for consulting services .
The downside for Murren : he ’ ll have to adhere to a non-compete clause set to expire at the end of 2022 .
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MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren agreed to a $32 million exit deal after announcing in mid-February his resignation pending appointment of his successor.
On Tuesday, Murren met with President Donald Trump in the White House seeking a $150 billion bailout for the hospitality industry.
During Tuesday’s meeting, Murren announced that 70,000 MGM workers would be furloughed due to the crisis.
Then on Wednesday, Murren purchased thousands of MGM shares. Since then, MGM’s stock price has increased by nearly 28%.
It’s been a wild ride the past two months for outgoing MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren.
Murren announced in mid-February his resignation from MGM pending the appointment of his successor. The outgoing CEO will receive a $32 million exit package to be paid out over the course of the next two years.
On Tuesday, a little more than a month agreeing to the generous exit package, Murren and other leaders of the hospitality industry met with President Donald Trump seeking $150 billion in federal bailout funds to keep the hotel industry afloat amid the coronavirus crisis. During the meeting, Murren announced that MGM was going to close all its resorts in Las Vegas and furlough 70,000 employees.
The hospitality industry has been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus crisis. Industry union groups estimate upwards of 90% of the industry’s workers could lose their job during the crisis as governors across the countries are ordering non-essential services to be shut down. (RELATED: Hospitality Union Says Up To 90% Of Its Workers Will Lose Their Jobs)
Industry leaders are seeking from the White House $100 billion to keep workers employed through the crisis and $50 billion to service debt, The Wall Street Journal reported.
“We have made the decision around the country to close all our resorts,” Murren said to Trump at the White House meeting Tuesday. “And tomorrow night, we will close all of the resorts in Las Vegas. That’s 70,000 people we are now putting on a furlough. I want to retain those employees. I want to bring them back as soon as possible.”
The day after furloughing its workers and seeking a federal bailout, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Murren, along with and 16 other MGM board members and executives, purchased thousands of shares in the company, which has seen its stock price drop from $33 in mid-February to just $7.14 on Wednesday.
Murren personally acquired 6,000 MGM shares on Wednesday after having sold $22 million of his holdings in the company in late February when its stock price started to tumble.
It appears Murren and his fellow executives made their purchases at the right time. MGM stock has already increased by nearly 28% since the markets closed on Wednesday.
Murren and his wife, Heather Murren, have hosted multiple fundraisers for former Vice President Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign.
MGM did not immediately return a request for comment asking if there were any plans to modify Murren’s generous exit package in light of the furloughs and Murren’s stock acquisition on Wednesday.
Murren’s exit package allows him to retain his $2 million annual salary for 2020, along with a $4 million cash bonus at the end of the year, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal,
The exit package also includes $7 million in equity awards for Murren, along with a $12 million severance payment.
In addition, MGM will provide Mullen $575,000 a month in 2021 in return for consulting services.
The downside for Murren: he’ll have to adhere to a non-compete clause set to expire at the end of 2022.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-20--Bloomberg Bails On Pledge To Employ Campaign Staffers Throughout Election

• Michael Bloomberg went back on his plan to create an independent expenditure effort .
• Bloomberg also donated millions of dollars to the Democratic Party and took advantage of a provision in federal campaign law allowing federal candidates to give an unlimited amount of money to national parties .
• Bloomberg said the move allows the Democratic Party to campaign and create infrastructure without Bloomberg ’ s group cluttering up the party ’ s efforts with competing narratives .
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg made a move Friday that could likely cause many of the people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bid lose their jobs amid a shrinking economy .
Bloomberg donated the $ 18 million to the Democratic Party after previously promising to create an independent expenditure campaign ahead of the election that would have kept staff employed throughout November .
Many of his former employees must find other forms of employment .
“ He ’ s chopping his employees in a pandemic , ” one staffer in Florida , who asked to remain anonymous because they signed a nondisclosure agreement with the Bloomberg campaign , told BuzzFeed .
“ My life is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homeless.
” Other staffers shared stories .
“ It ’ s fucking scary , ” another staffer , who also spoke anonymously to BuzzFeed , said of the thought getting dropped from their insurance during a worldwide pandemic .
He said the campaign staffers were “ completely blindsided.
” Some staffers can reapply for different jobs on Democratic campaigns , albeit under different pay grades .
Bloomberg ’ s campaign reportedly paid staffers exceptionally well during the billionaire ’ s short-lived White House bid .
Bloomberg paid his campaign state press secretaries $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s state political directors were making $ 12,000 a month , the New York Post reported in January as the former Republican-turned-Democrat ramped up his campaign .
Every staffer received a MacBook Pro and an iPhone 11 , the report notes , citing anonymous sources .
“ We ’ ve put together an amazingly strong team that every day is getting closer to beating Donald Trump , and we are happy to pay staff well to do that , ” Loeser told the New York Post in January .
Bloomberg explained his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we considered creating our own independent entity to support the nominee and hold the President accountable , this race is too important to have many competing groups with good intentions but that are not coordinated and united in strategy and execution , ” the campaign wrote in a memo Friday to Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez .
Bloomberg became a big money man during his short presidential run , dumping more than $ 234 million into TV , radio and digital ads in the Super Tuesday states .
He suspended his campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tossed his unbridled support behind Biden , who throttled his Democratic opponents .
Biden fleshed out big wins in Minnesota , Alabama , Oklahoma and Tennessee , while Bloomberg managed to scrape together a win in American Samoa .
Bloomberg spent roughly $ 500 million on ads leading up to Super Tuesday , plastering advertisements on Facebook and in the media ecosphere .
The major digital push was all for naught , as it turns out .
The DNC took Bloomberg ’ s cash infusion in stride .
( RELATED : REPORT : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Campaign , Covertly Canvassing For Sanders ) “ Our country is in crisis , and a change in presidential leadership is more important now than ever to protect our families , our communities and our economy , ” Perez said in a statement .
“ With this transfer from the Bloomberg campaign , Mayor Bloomberg and his team are making good on their commitment to beating Donald Trump.
” Federal rules allow individuals to donate $ 355,000 per year under normal conditions , but Bloomberg is taking advantage of a provision in campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an unlimited amount of cash to party committees .
The Federal Election Commission lacks a quorum so the agency will not be able to provide guidance on the legality .
Bloomberg ’ s campaign has not provided a statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation .
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Michael Bloomberg went back on his plan to create an independent expenditure effort.
Bloomberg also donated millions of dollars to the Democratic Party and took advantage of a provision in federal campaign law allowing federal candidates to give an unlimited amount of money to national parties.
Bloomberg said the move allows the Democratic Party to campaign and create infrastructure without Bloomberg’s group cluttering up the party’s efforts with competing narratives.
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg made a move Friday that could likely cause many of the people who worked on the billionaire’s presidential bid lose their jobs amid a shrinking economy.
Bloomberg donated the $18 million to the Democratic Party after previously promising to create an independent expenditure campaign ahead of the election that would have kept staff employed throughout November. Many of his former employees must find other forms of employment.
“He’s chopping his employees in a pandemic,” one staffer in Florida, who asked to remain anonymous because they signed a nondisclosure agreement with the Bloomberg campaign, told BuzzFeed. “My life is now uprooted and I’m effectively homeless.” Other staffers shared stories.
“It’s fucking scary,” another staffer, who also spoke anonymously to BuzzFeed, said of the thought getting dropped from their insurance during a worldwide pandemic.
He said the campaign staffers were “completely blindsided.” Some staffers can reapply for different jobs on Democratic campaigns, albeit under different pay grades.
Bloomberg’s campaign reportedly paid staffers exceptionally well during the billionaire’s short-lived White House bid.
Bloomberg paid his campaign state press secretaries $10,000 a month, while his team’s state political directors were making $12,000 a month, the New York Post reported in January as the former Republican-turned-Democrat ramped up his campaign. Every staffer received a MacBook Pro and an iPhone 11, the report notes, citing anonymous sources.
Stu Loeser, a Bloomberg spokesman, defended the lavish salaries and luxuries.
“We’ve put together an amazingly strong team that every day is getting closer to beating Donald Trump, and we are happy to pay staff well to do that,” Loeser told the New York Post in January.
Bloomberg explained his reasoning behind the move.
“While we considered creating our own independent entity to support the nominee and hold the President accountable, this race is too important to have many competing groups with good intentions but that are not coordinated and united in strategy and execution,” the campaign wrote in a memo Friday to Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez.
Bloomberg became a big money man during his short presidential run, dumping more than $234 million into TV, radio and digital ads in the Super Tuesday states. He suspended his campaign March 4 after a poor showing and tossed his unbridled support behind Biden, who throttled his Democratic opponents.
Biden fleshed out big wins in Minnesota, Alabama, Oklahoma and Tennessee, while Bloomberg managed to scrape together a win in American Samoa. Bloomberg spent roughly $500 million on ads leading up to Super Tuesday, plastering advertisements on Facebook and in the media ecosphere. The major digital push was all for naught, as it turns out.
The DNC took Bloomberg’s cash infusion in stride. (RELATED: REPORT: Bloomberg Staffers Brag About Ripping Off His Campaign, Covertly Canvassing For Sanders)
“Our country is in crisis, and a change in presidential leadership is more important now than ever to protect our families, our communities and our economy,” Perez said in a statement. “With this transfer from the Bloomberg campaign, Mayor Bloomberg and his team are making good on their commitment to beating Donald Trump.”
Federal rules allow individuals to donate $355,000 per year under normal conditions, but Bloomberg is taking advantage of a provision in campaign finance law allowing federal candidates to provide an unlimited amount of cash to party committees. The Federal Election Commission lacks a quorum so the agency will not be able to provide guidance on the legality.
Bloomberg’s campaign has not provided a statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-20--Former ‘Bachelor’ Colton Underwood Reveals He Tested Positive For Coronavirus

Former “ Bachelor ” Colton Underwood announced Friday he has tested positive for coronavirus .
Underwood , 28 , made the announcement in a video shared to his Instagram .
“ I tested positive and I have been following all of the social distancing rules since last week , ” he captioned the video .
Underwood said he started experiencing symptoms of coronavirus a few days ago and received his test results Friday .
He encouraged his followers to stay home and self quarantine .
The former professional football player explained how he has been feeling during the video in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rapidly spreading virus doesn ’ t just affect the elderly .
( RELATED : Former ‘ Bachelorette ’ Ali Fedotowsky Says It ‘ Hurts To Breathe ’ As She Awaits Coronavirus Results ) “ I ’ m 28 , I consider myself pretty healthy , I work out regularly , I eat healthy , and I became symptomatic a few days ago , ” he said .
“ It ’ s been kicking my ass — just to put it very bluntly.
” “ The reason I am sharing this is not to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopefully encourage you guys to stay home , ” he added .
Underwood shared that the illness has made it difficult to go up a flight of stairs or even to the bathroom due to how “ exhausted ” he feels .
There are now more than 16,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United States , according to a Friday report of the New York Times .
At least 214 patients have died from the illness , the outlet reported .

Former “Bachelor” Colton Underwood announced Friday he has tested positive for coronavirus.
Underwood, 28, made the announcement in a video shared to his Instagram.
“I tested positive and I have been following all of the social distancing rules since last week,” he captioned the video.
Underwood said he started experiencing symptoms of coronavirus a few days ago and received his test results Friday. He encouraged his followers to stay home and self quarantine.
The former professional football player explained how he has been feeling during the video in an attempt to help people understand the rapidly spreading virus doesn’t just affect the elderly. (RELATED: Former ‘Bachelorette’ Ali Fedotowsky Says It ‘Hurts To Breathe’ As She Awaits Coronavirus Results)
“I’m 28, I consider myself pretty healthy, I work out regularly, I eat healthy, and I became symptomatic a few days ago,” he said. “It’s been kicking my ass — just to put it very bluntly.”
“The reason I am sharing this is not to cause fear or panic, but to hopefully encourage you guys to stay home,” he added.
Underwood shared that the illness has made it difficult to go up a flight of stairs or even to the bathroom due to how “exhausted” he feels.
There are now more than 16,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United States, according to a Friday report of the New York Times. At least 214 patients have died from the illness, the outlet reported.


thedailycaller--2020-03-20--MEISTER: President Trump Has Implemented The Ideal Response To Coronavirus

Editor ’ s note : We endeavor to bring you the top voices on current events representing a range of perspectives .
Below is a column arguing that the Trump administration has done a great job containing the coronavirus .
You can find a counterpoint here , where Reason Foundation researcher Spence Purnell and Reason Foundation ’ s vice president for public policy Adrian Moore argue that the Trump administration botched its efforts to contain the virus earl on and its plans for a stimulus will only cause further damage .
President Trump has implemented a well-balanced response to coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s exposure to the disease while preventing mass hysteria from crippling the nation ’ s economy .
By the time the world learned of the novel coronavirus outbreak in China , it was already too late to contain the virus .
Between the virus ’ s lengthy incubation period and the low likelihood of an infected person displaying serious symptoms , the cat was out of the bag before anyone even knew there was a cat or a bag .
In all likelihood , some Americans may have already brought the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it before anyone was aware of the potential for transmission .
That ’ s the bad news .
The good news is that it ’ s almost equally certain that the worst fears about coronavirus are overblown — which also means that the most extreme measures that have been considered , such as nationwide lockdowns , are not just unnecessary , but counterproductive .
Mass quarantines of the sort that China and Italy have imposed require severe restrictions on individual liberty , in addition to causing widespread economic pain and emotional distress .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that such steps are actually necessary .
While the outbreak seems to be losing steam in China , South Korea is experiencing the same encouraging results despite the fact that it took far less drastic action than China .
Dr. Amesh Adalja , a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security , contends that America is past the point of being able to contain and eradicate coronavirus , explaining that once so-called “ community transmission ” begins , the best approach is to allocate public health resources toward mitigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ display significant symptoms , making testing widely available , expediting vaccine development , and educating the public on ways to limit their risk of infection so that we can “ flatten the curve ” and avoid over-burdening our healthcare system .
That ’ s exactly what the Trump administration has done .
After taking immediate steps to limit travel from China and then other countries with coronavirus outbreaks , the president turned his attention to devising a strategy for dealing with the possibility that the disease had become effectively endemic , such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and devising effective treatments for those who have already contracted coronavirus .
His decision to expedite testing of potential treatments , such as the promising antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine , could even prove decisive in our battle against this disease .
The drug could be taken prophylactically or as treatment .
Meanwhile , Vice President Mike Pence and Dr. Anthony Fauci , director of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases , are engaging in an all-out media blitz to ensure that Americans have access to the most up-to-date information regarding what scientists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people can do to keep themselves safe and healthy .
Just as importantly , the president is doing everything in his power to mitigate the economic consequences of coronavirus .
In addition to projecting calm in his public statements , President Trump is putting together an economic stimulus package to insulate our strong and growing economy from ramifications related to external factors , such as supply disruptions from China .
Crucially , the administration ’ s plan to send substantial checks to all Americans will ensure that nobody slips through the cracks during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there will be no forgotten Americans .
It ’ s easy for the average person to overreact to the emergence of a completely new strain of a virus , but it ’ s important for political leaders to keep things in the proper perspective .
An encouraging analogy is the H1N1 swine flu that emerged in 2009 .
Swine flu was quickly declared a pandemic , but the WHO revoked that designation in 2010 .
The strain continues to circulate to this day , but is now accepted as just another variation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerning than any other .
Coronavirus is likely to follow the same trajectory , and President Trump ’ s carefully calibrated response to the outbreak has put the United States in an excellent position to mitigate the danger posed by coronavirus without enduring unnecessary economic pain or infringements on the individual liberties we hold so dear .
Bravo , Mr. President , and thank you .
Jason D. Meister is a political strategist and an advisory board member of Donald J. Trump for President Inc. Mr. Meister regularly appears on Fox News , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , One America News , and other media channels .

Editor’s note: We endeavor to bring you the top voices on current events representing a range of perspectives. Below is a column arguing that the Trump administration has done a great job containing the coronavirus. You can find a counterpoint here, where Reason Foundation researcher Spence Purnell and Reason Foundation’s vice president for public policy Adrian Moore argue that the Trump administration botched its efforts to contain the virus early on and its plans for a stimulus will only cause further damage.
President Trump has implemented a well-balanced response to coronavirus, taking reasonable steps to limit America’s exposure to the disease while preventing mass hysteria from crippling the nation’s economy.
By the time the world learned of the novel coronavirus outbreak in China, it was already too late to contain the virus. Between the virus’s lengthy incubation period and the low likelihood of an infected person displaying serious symptoms, the cat was out of the bag before anyone even knew there was a cat or a bag. In all likelihood, some Americans had already brought the virus back from China and started unknowingly spreading it before anyone was aware of the potential for transmission.
That’s the bad news. The good news is that it’s almost equally certain that the worst fears about coronavirus are overblown — which also means that the most extreme measures that have been considered, such as nationwide lockdowns, are not just unnecessary, but counterproductive.
Mass quarantines of the sort that China and Italy have imposed require severe restrictions on individual liberty and are prone to causing widespread economic pain and emotional distress. But there’s no real evidence that such steps are actually necessary. While the outbreak seems to be losing steam in China, South Korea is experiencing the same encouraging results despite the fact that it took far less drastic action than China.
Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security, contends that America is past the point of being able to contain and eradicate coronavirus, explaining that once so-called “community transmission” begins the best approach is to allocate public health resources toward mitigation — preparing hospitals to treat those who display significant symptoms, making testing widely available, expediting vaccine development and educating the public on ways to limit their risk of infection so that we can “flatten the curve” and avoid over-burdening our healthcare system.
That’s exactly what the Trump administration has done. After taking immediate steps to limit travel from China and then other countries with coronavirus outbreaks, the president turned his attention to devising a strategy for dealing with the possibility that the disease had become effectively endemic, such as devoting additional resources toward developing a vaccine and devising effective treatments for those who have already contracted coronavirus. His decision to expedite testing of potential treatments, such as the promising antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine, could even prove decisive in our battle against this disease. The drug could be taken prophylactically or as treatment.
Meanwhile, Vice President Mike Pence and Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, are engaging in an all-out media blitz to ensure that Americans have access to the most up-to-date information regarding what scientists have learned about the virus and what people can do to keep themselves safe and healthy.
Just as importantly, the president is doing everything in his power to mitigate the economic consequences of coronavirus. In addition to projecting calm in his public statements, President Trump is putting together an economic stimulus package to insulate our strong and growing economy from ramifications related to external factors, such as supply disruptions from China.
Crucially, the administration’s plan to send substantial checks to all Americans will ensure that nobody slips through the cracks during this trying time. Under President Trump, there will be no forgotten Americans.
It’s easy for the average person to overreact to the emergence of a completely new strain of a virus, but it’s important for political leaders to keep things in the proper perspective.
An encouraging analogy is the H1N1 swine flu that emerged in 2009. Swine flu was quickly declared a pandemic, but the WHO revoked that designation in 2010. The strain continues to circulate to this day, but it is now accepted as just another variation of the seasonal flu that is no more concerning than any other.
Coronavirus is likely to follow the same trajectory, and President Trump’s carefully calibrated response to the outbreak has put the United States in an excellent position to mitigate the danger posed by coronavirus without enduring unnecessary economic pain or infringements on the individual liberties we hold so dear.
Bravo, Mr. President, and thank you.
Jason D. Meister is a political strategist and an advisory board member of Donald J. Trump for President Inc. Mr. Meister regularly appears on Fox News, Fox Business, BBC, WSJ Live, One America News, and other media channels.


thedailycaller--2020-03-20--PURNELL And MOORE: The Federal Government Botched Initial Coronavirus Response — Bailouts Will Make

PURNELL And MOORE: The Federal Government Botched Initial Coronavirus Response — Bailouts Will Make It Worse

There have been some large failures in the Trump administration ’ s response to the coronavirus pandemic thus far .
Rather than preparing the American public and getting ahead of COVID-19 , it is clear that the president aimed to downplay the threat .
“ We have it totally under control , ” President Trump told CNBC on Jan. 22 .
“ It ’ s one person coming in from China , and we have it under control .
It ’ s going to be just fine.
” As recently as Feb. 26 , President Trump was promising the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Because of all we ’ ve done , the risk to the American people remains very low .
… When you have 15 people , and the 15 within a couple of days is going to be down to close to zero .
That ’ s a pretty good job we ’ ve done , ” Trump said .
There are now over 10,000 coronavirus cases in the United States .
One of the Trump administration ’ s biggest failings was its slow , limited approach to testing , which included @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expertise and allowing them to test for the virus .
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ’ s ( CDC ’ s ) own test failed , private labs weren ’ t allowed to test .
When the CDC and Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) finally removed the red tape and freed up the private sector on Feb. 29 , testing in the US was devastatingly behind .
Many have noted South Korea has largely prevented the spread of the coronavirus without shutting down business or travel .
Citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largely continued with business as usual .
South Korea , unlike the Trump administration , chose to focus on testing anyone who needs to be tested .
They responded rapidly , worked with the private sector and rapidly implemented an extensive testing approach while the US chose to undermine that capability .
Now South Korea is applying social distancing to those who test positive and those in contact with vulnerable populations without many of the woes the US is facing .
Going forward , the primary question is about public health — how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are also massive economic concerns as government-mandated shutdowns , social distancing requirements and public fear combine to tank a broad range of economic activities from airline travel to eating out to going to the gym .
Unemployment numbers are rising rapidly and are expected to skyrocket in the coming weeks .
The enormous pressure politicians feel “ to do something ” often tramples over sober consideration , and it ’ s easy to focus only on the short-run .
The president and Congress are putting forth $ 1 trillion stimulus spending proposals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarters of economic contraction .
The economic downturn is likely to be devastating in the short-term , but if the testing improves and cities like Seattle and New York City are able to flatten the curve , it may very well be a slowdown of relatively short duration , perhaps about 60-90 days .
The pandemic created an unexpected economic shock , but some shock always happens .
Every economic boom eventually has a downturn .
Coming out of a 10-year period of continued economic and stock market growth it is reasonable to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ practices , most businesses to have set aside a few months of operating cash to get them through a short-term crisis .
Whether a run of bad business comes from a pandemic or another outside event , private businesses should not be operating under the premise that in a downturn , or even a crisis , they ’ ll quickly be bailed out by the federal government .
But since bailouts are how the federal government responded to the last recession , naturally many industries and businesses assumed that ’ s the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepare for a downturn , the taxpayers will bail you out and pay the bill .
The same Republican Party that bemoaned bailouts is now writing $ 1 trillion stimulus bills .
President Trump should be wary of adding to his coronavirus missteps by singling out industries or businesses for massive bailouts .
Yes , the airline , restaurant and hotel industries are being hit hard .
So are gig economy workers at Uber and Lyft , along with all the hourly employees at sports arenas , theme parks , concert venues , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centers and so on .
As a result , a direct cash payment to Americans may be the least bad “ do something ” choice .
It would do more to help people , and perhaps even stimulate the economy , than corporate loans and bailouts .
Famous free-market economist Milton Friedman helped popularize the idea of “ helicopter drops ” of cash in the form of direct payment to Americans in times of emergency .
There is a mountain of solid economic research showing no form of economic stimulus creates net gains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tone on coronavirus and trying to correct course , he could at least claim direct cash payments might help Americans who are being economically harmed through little fault of their own , rather than bailing out big companies that had , and squandered , every opportunity to prepare for this eventuality .
Spence Purnell is a policy analyst at Reason Foundation and Dr. Adrian Moore , Ph.D. , is vice president of policy at Reason Foundation .

“We have it totally under control,” President Trump told CNBC on Jan. 22. “It’s one person coming in from China, and we have it under control. It’s going to be just fine.”
As recently as Feb. 26, President Trump was promising the number of COVID-19 cases would soon hit zero. “Because of all we’ve done, the risk to the American people remains very low. … When you have 15 people, and the 15 within a couple of days is going to be down to close to zero. That’s a pretty good job we’ve done,” Trump said.
There are now over 10,000 coronavirus cases in the United States.
One of the Trump administration’s biggest failings was its slow, limited approach to testing, which included not tapping the private sector’s expertise and allowing them to test for the virus. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) own test failed, private labs weren’t allowed to test. When the CDC and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finally removed the red tape and freed up the private sector on Feb. 29, testing in the US was devastatingly behind.
Many have noted South Korea has largely prevented the spread of the coronavirus without shutting down business or travel. Citizens, workers and the domestic economy have largely continued with business as usual. South Korea, unlike the Trump administration, chose to focus on testing anyone who needs to be tested. They responded rapidly, worked with the private sector and rapidly implemented an extensive testing approach while the US chose to undermine that capability. Now South Korea is applying social distancing to those who test positive and those in contact with vulnerable populations without many of the woes the US is facing.
Going forward, the primary question is about public health — how do we minimize lives lost? But there are also massive economic concerns as government-mandated shutdowns, social distancing requirements and public fear combine to tank a broad range of economic activities from airline travel to eating out to going to the gym.
Unemployment numbers are rising rapidly and are expected to skyrocket in the coming weeks. The enormous pressure politicians feel “to do something” often tramples over sober consideration, and it’s easy to focus only on the short-run. The president and Congress are putting forth $1 trillion stimulus spending proposals.
Recessions are signaled by two consecutive quarters of economic contraction. The economic downturn is likely to be devastating in the short-term, but if the testing improves and cities like Seattle and New York City are able to flatten the curve, it may very well be a slowdown of relatively short duration, perhaps about 60-90 days.
The pandemic created an unexpected economic shock, but some shock always happens. Every economic boom eventually has a downturn. Coming out of a 10-year period of continued economic and stock market growth it is reasonable to expect, per prudent financial management accounting practices, most businesses to have set aside a few months of operating cash to get them through a short-term crisis.
Whether a run of bad business comes from a pandemic or another outside event, private businesses should not be operating under the premise that in a downturn, or even a crisis, they’ll quickly be bailed out by the federal government. But since bailouts are how the federal government responded to the last recession, naturally many industries and businesses assumed that’s the new normal. No need to save or prepare for a downturn, the taxpayers will bail you out and pay the bill.
The same Republican Party that bemoaned bailouts is now writing $1 trillion stimulus bills. President Trump should be wary of adding to his coronavirus missteps by singling out industries or businesses for massive bailouts.
Yes, the airline, restaurant and hotel industries are being hit hard. So are gig economy workers at Uber and Lyft, along with all the hourly employees at sports arenas, theme parks, concert venues, movie theaters, bowling alleys, fitness centers and so on. As a result, a direct cash payment to Americans may be the least bad “do something” choice. It would do more to help people, and perhaps even stimulate the economy, than corporate loans and bailouts.
Famous free-market economist Milton Friedman helped popularize the idea of “helicopter drops” of cash in the form of direct payment to Americans in times of emergency. There is a mountain of solid economic research showing no form of economic stimulus creates net gains. But with Trump having changed his tone on coronavirus and trying to correct course, he could at least claim direct cash payments might help Americans who are being economically harmed through little fault of their own, rather than bailing out big companies that had, and squandered, every opportunity to prepare for this eventuality.
Spence Purnell is a policy analyst at Reason Foundation and Dr. Adrian Moore, Ph.D., is vice president of policy at Reason Foundation.


thedailycaller--2020-03-20--California Animal Shelter ‘Floored’ By Response After Putting Out Emergency Call For Foster Homes Am

California Animal Shelter ‘Floored’ By Response After Putting Out Emergency Call For Foster Homes Amid Coronavirus

A call went out from an animal shelter in California ’ s Central Valley for emergency foster homes for their pets and officials said they ’ ve been “ floored ” by the response amid the coronavirus .
“ We rely on the public to adopt , ” Nick Cullen , director of Kern County Animal Services told the Californian in a piece published Wednesday .
“ When we don ’ t have that avenue we ’ re left with no option to get animals out of the shelter.
” ( RELATED : REPORT : Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not healthy to have an animal sit in a cage for 30 days , ” he added .
( RELATED : Pearl Jam Postpones North American Tour Over Growing Coronavirus Concerns ) According to the shelter ’ s Facebook post on Thursday , more than 100 pets had been put in temporary homes with the use of a drive-thru pickup event put in place earlier this week in response to stopping the spread of COVID-19 .
“ It has been a busy few days , we want to thank everyone who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the FB post read .
“ We have sent 104 animals to foster including a pig .
We will post pets still in need this evening , stay tuned for puppers in need.
” “ What we ’ ve seen from the community is like nothing we ’ ve seen before , ” Cullen explained .
“ We ’ re floored with the response.
” “ We ’ re going to do this as long as we need it , ” he added .
However , after Governor Gavin Newsom issued an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the entire state of CA , the shelter said they have had to stop the drive-thru operations , despite the fact they still have animals in need of homes during the pandemic .
“ Hi All , we will be cancelling tomorrow ’ s foster pickups due to the Governor ’ s shelter in place recommendations for all California residents , ” another post on FB read .
“ Animal Services staff will care for each pet in our shelters and keep everyone posted on their progress .
”

A call went out from an animal shelter in California’s Central Valley for emergency foster homes for their pets and officials said they’ve been “floored” by the response amid the coronavirus.
“We rely on the public to adopt,” Nick Cullen, director of Kern County Animal Services told the Californian in a piece published Wednesday. “When we don’t have that avenue we’re left with no option to get animals out of the shelter.” (RELATED: REPORT: Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears)
“It’s not healthy to have an animal sit in a cage for 30 days,” he added. (RELATED: Pearl Jam Postpones North American Tour Over Growing Coronavirus Concerns)
According to the shelter’s Facebook post on Thursday, more than 100 pets had been put in temporary homes with the use of a drive-thru pickup event put in place earlier this week in response to stopping the spread of COVID-19.
“It has been a busy few days, we want to thank everyone who has taken a foster pet home,” the FB post read. “We have sent 104 animals to foster including a pig. We will post pets still in need this evening, stay tuned for puppers in need.”
“What we’ve seen from the community is like nothing we’ve seen before,”Cullen explained. “We’re floored with the response.”
“We’re going to do this as long as we need it,” he added.
However, after Governor Gavin Newsom issued an emergency “shelter in place” for the entire state of CA, the shelter said they have had to stop the drive-thru operations, despite the fact they still have animals in need of homes during the pandemic.
“Hi All, we will be cancelling tomorrow’s foster pickups due to the Governor’s shelter in place recommendations for all California residents,” another post on FB read. “Animal Services staff will care for each pet in our shelters and keep everyone posted on their progress.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-20--The 21-Foot Rule: What Does It Really Mean?

In 1983 , Dennis Tueller , a police officer , published an article discussing the need to defend against an attacker armed with a knife or blunt weapon .
Through his tests and studies he determined that a person would be in danger if the attacker came at him from 21′ or less .
In short , the attacker could get to his victim before the victim was able to draw and accurately fire his handgun .
While this study was done to educate police officers , it obviously is just as important to the armed citizen .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Tueller ’ s study have led to some confusion .
And it is confusion that just might get the armed citizen in trouble .
Suppose that you are forced to shoot an attacker in self-defense .
Suppose further that your attacker was armed with a knife and , during your court proceedings you refer to the “ 21-Foot Rule ” as your justification for using deadly force .
Suppose that the prosecutor produces an investigating officer who testifies that the actual distance between you and the attacker was 28 feet .
Hopefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overcome this discrepancy and still convince the court that it was reasonable for you to be in fear for your life .
But it has created doubt that just might sway the jury against you .
The simple fact is that 21′ is an arbitrary distance that may , or may not , relate to your particular situation .
To begin with , few people can point to the ground and accurately point out what 21′ looks like .
Secondly , while the Tueller studies are extremely sound , there are a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distance .
One consideration is the physical condition of your attacker .
Obviously , a young man in good condition can cover the ground a whole faster than an old , fat man .
How fast the attacker is moving has a great bearing on how quickly he can get within striking distance of his victim .
Another consideration is the condition of the terrain .
A person can travel across a smooth floor or paved parking lot much faster than he can across rocky ground covered with other obstacles .
The condition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ question .
Are you in good shape or packing too much weight ?
Have the years begun to slow you down ?
Are you carrying your defensive handgun openly or is it concealed in deep cover ?
Can your draw and hit in one second , or does it take more like 2.5 seconds ?
Were you able to step behind cover or were you caught out in the open ?
All of these factors affect how quickly you can respond to this deadly threat , and all of these factors affect how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you .
If I were going to rely on this premise in the wake of a defensive shooting during police questioning or courtroom testimony , I would never refer to the matter as “ The 21-Foot Rule.
” I would call it “ The Tueller Study.
” I would explain that I was concerned with a distance of approximately 21′ because I never had the opportunity to actually measure the ground between me and my attacker .
I used deadly force because I honestly believed that the bad guy was close enough to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or serious bodily injury .
For further information and study on this matter and some training drills , I refer you to an excellent article in our sister publication , Shooting Illustrated .
My friend and colleague Richard Mann has an excellent article on the matter entitled , “ The 21-Foot Rule : Why Is It Important ?
” Just remember that it is “ The Tueller Study ” and the distance is approximately 21′ .
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By Jim Wilson, American Rifleman
In 1983, Dennis Tueller, a police officer, published an article discussing the need to defend against an attacker armed with a knife or blunt weapon. Through his tests and studies he determined that a person would be in danger if the attacker came at him from 21′ or less.
In short, the attacker could get to his victim before the victim was able to draw and accurately fire his handgun. While this study was done to educate police officers, it obviously is just as important to the armed citizen. However, through the passing years, various interpretations of Tueller’s study have led to some confusion. And it is confusion that just might get the armed citizen in trouble.
Suppose that you are forced to shoot an attacker in self-defense. Suppose further that your attacker was armed with a knife and, during your court proceedings you refer to the “21-Foot Rule” as your justification for using deadly force. Suppose that the prosecutor produces an investigating officer who testifies that the actual distance between you and the attacker was 28 feet.
Hopefully, your attorney would be able to overcome this discrepancy and still convince the court that it was reasonable for you to be in fear for your life. But it has created doubt that just might sway the jury against you.
The simple fact is that 21′ is an arbitrary distance that may, or may not, relate to your particular situation. To begin with, few people can point to the ground and accurately point out what 21′ looks like. Secondly, while the Tueller studies are extremely sound, there are a lot of factors that make it an arbitrary distance.
One consideration is the physical condition of your attacker. Obviously, a young man in good condition can cover the ground a whole faster than an old, fat man. How fast the attacker is moving has a great bearing on how quickly he can get within striking distance of his victim.
Another consideration is the condition of the terrain. A person can travel across a smooth floor or paved parking lot much faster than he can across rocky ground covered with other obstacles.
The condition of the victim also factors into this question. Are you in good shape or packing too much weight? Have the years begun to slow you down? Are you carrying your defensive handgun openly or is it concealed in deep cover? Can your draw and hit in one second, or does it take more like 2.5 seconds? Were you able to step behind cover or were you caught out in the open? All of these factors affect how quickly you can respond to this deadly threat, and all of these factors affect how Tueller’s conclusion will relate to you.
If I were going to rely on this premise in the wake of a defensive shooting during police questioning or courtroom testimony, I would never refer to the matter as “The 21-Foot Rule.” I would call it “The Tueller Study.” I would explain that I was concerned with a distance of approximately 21′ because I never had the opportunity to actually measure the ground between me and my attacker. I used deadly force because I honestly believed that the bad guy was close enough to place me in fear for my life or serious bodily injury.
For further information and study on this matter and some training drills, I refer you to an excellent article in our sister publication, Shooting Illustrated. My friend and colleague Richard Mann has an excellent article on the matter entitled, “The 21-Foot Rule: Why Is It Important?” Just remember that it is “The Tueller Study” and the distance is approximately 21′.
Thanks to American Rifleman for this post. Click here to visit AmericanRifleman.org.
Better yet: Click here to get Rifleman’s newsletter delivered to your inbox. Click here to follow Rifleman on Facebook.


thedailycaller--2020-03-20--FACT CHECK: Did A Kansas City Hospital Say Drinking Alcohol May Reduce The Risk Of Contracting Coron

FACT CHECK: Did A Kansas City Hospital Say Drinking Alcohol May Reduce The Risk Of Contracting Coronavirus?

An image shared on Facebook more than 1,600 times allegedly shows a letter from Saint Luke ’ s Hospital in Kansas City , Missouri , saying that alcohol consumption may reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 .
“ Well ain ’ t that some good news , ” reads the post .
The letter is fabricated .
Alcohol does not reduce one ’ s risk of getting the new coronavirus .
Posts about supposed prevention methods have circulated widely on social media as the number of global coronavirus cases continues to rise .
This particular post credits a Missouri hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk of getting COVID-19 , the disease caused by the new coronavirus .
“ After extensive research , our findings show that consuming alcoholic beverages may help reduce the risk of infection by the novel coronavirus : COVID-19 , ” reads the letter .
“ Tequila is the most recommended for drinking , cleaning and sanitizing.
” There is , however , no record of Saint Luke ’ s Hospital issuing a press release or sending correspondence to this effect .
A spokeswoman for the Missouri-based hospital system told the Daily Caller that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information circulating is definitely a fake letter , ” Lindsey Stich said in an email .
“ Vodka and tequila have no impact on the coronavirus.
” ( RELATED : Do Blood Donors Automatically Get Tested For Coronavirus ? )
Indeed , a World Health Organization ( WHO ) infographic explicitly states that drinking alcohol does not prevent or protect people from the new coronavirus .
At least 44 Iranians died from alcohol poisoning after consuming bootleg alcohol in an effort to treat the virus , according to USA Today .
The hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Facebook , saying that they follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) guidelines when it comes to mitigating transmission of COVID-19 .
The CDC recommends frequent hand-washing , avoiding touching the eyes , nose and mouth and social distancing , among other measures .
There is currently no specific treatment or vaccine available for the virus , according to the WHO .
A previous iteration of the letter recommended vodka for consumption and making hand sanitizer , according to Agence France-Presse .

An image shared on Facebook more than 1,600 times allegedly shows a letter from Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, saying that alcohol consumption may reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19.
“Well ain’t that some good news,” reads the post.
Verdict: False
The letter is fabricated. Alcohol does not reduce one’s risk of getting the new coronavirus.
Fact Check:
Posts about supposed prevention methods have circulated widely on social media as the number of global coronavirus cases continues to rise. This particular post credits a Missouri hospital with saying alcohol consumption can reduce the risk of getting COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
“After extensive research, our findings show that consuming alcoholic beverages may help reduce the risk of infection by the novel coronavirus: COVID-19,” reads the letter. “Tequila is the most recommended for drinking, cleaning and sanitizing.”
There is, however, no record of Saint Luke’s Hospital issuing a press release or sending correspondence to this effect. A spokeswoman for the Missouri-based hospital system told the Daily Caller that the letter is fake.
“The information circulating is definitely a fake letter,” Lindsey Stich said in an email. “Vodka and tequila have no impact on the coronavirus.” (RELATED: Do Blood Donors Automatically Get Tested For Coronavirus?)
Indeed, a World Health Organization (WHO) infographic explicitly states that drinking alcohol does not prevent or protect people from the new coronavirus. At least 44 Iranians died from alcohol poisoning after consuming bootleg alcohol in an effort to treat the virus, according to USA Today.
The hospital also addressed the contents of the letter on Facebook, saying that they follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines when it comes to mitigating transmission of COVID-19.
The CDC recommends frequent hand-washing, avoiding touching the eyes, nose and mouth and social distancing, among other measures. There is currently no specific treatment or vaccine available for the virus, according to the WHO.
A previous iteration of the letter recommended vodka for consumption and making hand sanitizer, according to Agence France-Presse.


thedailycaller--2020-03-20--Ilhan Omar Is Demanding A Freeze On Deportations

Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is leading the call for a complete freeze on immigration enforcement measures across the country , citing the coronavirus pandemic as the reason .
Omar and a group of 14 other Democratic congressmen issued a letter on Friday to acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf , demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) suspend all deportations , freeze in-person immigration court proceedings , and provide a plan for the possible event of a COVID-19 outbreak in immigrant detention facilities .
Their letter came after ICE announced it was scaling back its enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would begin focusing on individuals who pose “ public safety risks.
” The Democratic lawmakers argued that the coronavirus outbreak gave reason for the U.S. government to cease immigration enforcement activities .
“ Immigration detention facilities , even before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic , have been breeding grounds for illness , ” the Democrats wrote .
“ For detainees who are immunocompromised or otherwise susceptible to the worst consequences of contracting COVID-19 , holding them in detention may be literally a matter of life and death.
” The lawmakers also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who carry coronavirus .
“ Deporting people who may have been exposed to coronavirus to either countries that have few or no cases or to countries with weak health care infrastructure is an unacceptable risk to take , ” they continued .
“ Many countries , including the United States , are implementing strict border controls during this pandemic , and we should make no exception for ICE Air and deportations.
” ( RELATED : Ilhan Omar Continues To Dump Big Bucks Into Alleged Boyfriend ’ s Firm ) The Democratic lawmakers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ freeze on deportation proceedings .
It ’ s not immediately clear if aliens accused or convicted of heinous crimes , such as rape or murder , are an exemption to their request .
Omar has long been a vocal opponent of ICE .
The Minnesota congresswoman has called for the agency to be abolished , and she has also gone so far as to say the entire Department of Homeland Security should be defunded and that the U.S. government should stop detaining illegal aliens altogether .
Omar herself is reportedly under investigation by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , neither the agency nor the FBI has commented on the matter .
The letter on Friday was also signed by Reps. Rashida Tlaib , Joseph P. Kennedy , Raúl M. Grijalva , Barbara Lee , David E. Price , Scott Peters , Hank Johnson , Jr. , Mark Takano , Judy Chu , Tony Cárdenas , Jan Schakowsky , Debbie Dingell , Eleanor Holmes Norton , and Mark Pocan .
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Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is leading the call for a complete freeze on immigration enforcement measures across the country, citing the coronavirus pandemic as the reason.
Omar and a group of 14 other Democratic congressmen issued a letter on Friday to acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf, demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) suspend all deportations, freeze in-person immigration court proceedings, and provide a plan for the possible event of a COVID-19 outbreak in immigrant detention facilities.
Their letter came after ICE announced it was scaling back its enforcement efforts. The agency on Wednesday said it would begin focusing on individuals who pose “public safety risks.”
The Democratic lawmakers argued that the coronavirus outbreak gave reason for the U.S. government to cease immigration enforcement activities.
“Immigration detention facilities, even before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have been breeding grounds for illness,” the Democrats wrote. “For detainees who are immunocompromised or otherwise susceptible to the worst consequences of contracting COVID-19, holding them in detention may be literally a matter of life and death.”
The lawmakers also cited concerns about possibly deporting illegal aliens who carry coronavirus.
“Deporting people who may have been exposed to coronavirus to either countries that have few or no cases or to countries with weak health care infrastructure is an unacceptable risk to take,” they continued. “Many countries, including the United States, are implementing strict border controls during this pandemic, and we should make no exception for ICE Air and deportations.” (RELATED: Ilhan Omar Continues To Dump Big Bucks Into Alleged Boyfriend’s Firm)
The Democratic lawmakers, however, are asking for a complete freeze on deportation proceedings. It’s not immediately clear if aliens accused or convicted of heinous crimes, such as rape or murder, are an exemption to their request.
Omar has long been a vocal opponent of ICE. The Minnesota congresswoman has called for the agency to be abolished, and she has also gone so far as to say the entire Department of Homeland Security should be defunded and that the U.S. government should stop detaining illegal aliens altogether.
Omar herself is reportedly under investigation by ICE for alleged marriage fraud. However, neither the agency nor the FBI has commented on the matter.
The letter on Friday was also signed by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Joseph P. Kennedy, Raúl M. Grijalva, Barbara Lee, David E. Price, Scott Peters, Hank Johnson, Jr., Mark Takano, Judy Chu, Tony Cárdenas, Jan Schakowsky, Debbie Dingell, Eleanor Holmes Norton, and Mark Pocan.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-20--Walmart To Hire 150 Thousand Workers And Pay $550 Million In Cash Bonuses To Hourly Workers Amid Cor

Walmart To Hire 150 Thousand Workers And Pay $550 Million In Cash Bonuses To Hourly Workers Amid Coronavirus Shopping Surge

Walmart Inc. announced it would hire 150,000 temporary workers and pay special cash bonuses totaling $ 550 million to its hourly workers in its effort to manage a shopping surge caused by the coronavirus pandemic , the Wall Street Journal reported .
American consumers have stocked up on food and other household items in the last few weeks in anticipation of self-isolation and state or city-wide shutdowns , and Walmart stores have struggled to keep their 1.5 million stores stocked while also fulfilling online orders , according to the Wall Street Journal .
The company said it would pay a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers , a $ 150 bonus to park-timers , and it would also accelerate first-quarter bonuses on top of hiring 150,000 workers through the end of May in its stores and fulfillment centers .
The jobs will be temporary at first but could lead to permanent roles .
“ We know millions of Americans who are usually employed at this time are temporarily out of work , and at the same time we ’ re currently seeing strong demand in our stores , ” Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon said in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for people who see Walmart as a chance to earn some extra money and perform a vital service to their community.
” The announcement came Thursday , a day after Walmart said it was cutting store hours for the second time in less than a week because of the coronavirus spread , USA Today reported .
The company also added a time for seniors to shop in an effort to allow them priority access to essential household items that could be cleared off of shelves by other shoppers later in the day .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 2-an-hour at stores and distribution centers through May 2 and also said it would give special bonuses to 20,000 hourly department managers ranging from $ 250 to $ 1,500 apiece and provide paid leave of up to 30 days for older and pregnant workers in response to the shopping surge , according to the WSJ .
In an effort to keep up with demand , Amazon also announced plans to hire 100,000 new employees , the company announced Monday .
( RELATED : Amazon To Hire 100,000 New Workers Because Of Coronavirus @

Walmart Inc. announced it would hire 150,000 temporary workers and pay special cash bonuses totaling $550 million to its hourly workers in its effort to manage a shopping surge caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Wall Street Journal reported.
American consumers have stocked up on food and other household items in the last few weeks in anticipation of self-isolation and state or city-wide shutdowns, and Walmart stores have struggled to keep their 1.5 million stores stocked while also fulfilling online orders, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The company said it would pay a $300 cash bonus to full-time hourly workers, a $150 bonus to park-timers, and it would also accelerate first-quarter bonuses on top of hiring 150,000 workers through the end of May in its stores and fulfillment centers. The jobs will be temporary at first but could lead to permanent roles.
“We know millions of Americans who are usually employed at this time are temporarily out of work, and at the same time we’re currently seeing strong demand in our stores,” Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon said in a statement. “We’re looking for people who see Walmart as a chance to earn some extra money and perform a vital service to their community.”
The announcement came Thursday, a day after Walmart said it was cutting store hours for the second time in less than a week because of the coronavirus spread, USA Today reported. The company also added a time for seniors to shop in an effort to allow them priority access to essential household items that could be cleared off of shelves by other shoppers later in the day.
Target has increased its minimum wage by $2-an-hour at stores and distribution centers through May 2 and also said it would give special bonuses to 20,000 hourly department managers ranging from $250 to $1,500 apiece and provide paid leave of up to 30 days for older and pregnant workers in response to the shopping surge, according to the WSJ.
In an effort to keep up with demand, Amazon also announced plans to hire 100,000 new employees, the company announced Monday. (RELATED: Amazon To Hire 100,000 New Workers Because Of Coronavirus)


thedailycaller--2020-03-20--Italy Announces 627 More Coronavirus Deaths

Italian officials announced 627 coronavirus deaths Friday , the largest day-to-day rise in its number of deaths .
Italy recorded 627 coronavirus induced deaths in one day , Civil Protection Chief Angelo Borrelli announced Friday according to The Associated Press .
News of the death toll came in the 24 hours after Italy surpassed China with the highest number of coronavirus related deaths .
Four-thousand , thirty-two people have died from the virus , the AP reported .
Most of these victims had pre-existing health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes .
( RELATED : Italy Reports Biggest One-Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said 47,021 Italians are infected with COVID19 , a rise of 5,986 cases since Thursday .
Authorities have said that the disease could peak in a matter of days , but Borelli said Friday that “ We ’ ll never know when the peaks will be ” in advance , according to the AP .
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Italian officials announced 627 coronavirus deaths Friday, the largest day-to-day rise in its number of deaths.
Italy recorded 627 coronavirus induced deaths in one day, Civil Protection Chief Angelo Borrelli announced Friday according to The Associated Press. News of the death toll came in the 24 hours after Italy surpassed China with the highest number of coronavirus related deaths.
Italy announces 627 more coronavirus deaths, the biggest day-to-day increase in the country’s epidemic. https://t.co/LU8Linlr6y — The Associated Press (@AP) March 20, 2020
Four-thousand, thirty-two people have died from the virus, the AP reported. Most of these victims had pre-existing health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. (RELATED: Italy Reports Biggest One-Day Increase In Cases, Deaths)
Borelli said 47,021 Italians are infected with COVID19, a rise of 5,986 cases since Thursday.
Authorities have said that the disease could peak in a matter of days, but Borelli said Friday that “We’ll never know when the peaks will be” in advance, according to the AP.
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