thedailycaller--2020-03-14--DARLING: President Trump’s Payroll Tax Cut Is The Best Stimulus In This Time Of Crisis

President Donald J. Trump ’ s push for a suspension of the payroll tax is timely and needed in this time of crisis .
Right-leaning economists agree that tax cuts are the best way to stimulate the economy , because it keeps more money in the hands of the citizenry and keeps government out of the business of picking winners and losers with bailouts and subsidies .
Congress would be smart to get a clean payroll tax cut bill to the president ’ s desk by the end of next week .
Tax cuts are on the table , yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relief .
This week , Trump proposed , according to Fox News , “ the idea of temporarily doing away with the payroll tax in order to give the U.S. economy a boost as it struggles amid fears over the coronavirus outbreak.
” It did not take long for partisan Democrats to condemn the Trump proposal .
The irony is not lost on the fact that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ) fell all over herself to praise a two-month extension of the payroll tax cut back in 2011 when she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clearly and , thanks to President Obama ’ s leadership , 160 million Americans will continue to receive their payroll tax cut – nearly $ 40 per paycheck in the pockets of the average family.
” The opposition is clearly partisan , yet there is a way for the Senate to put some pressure on the House to pass a bill .
One way is a parliamentary maneuver .
Under the Constitution , the House has the authority to originate tax bills .
Any tax cut bill that originates in the Senate would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House – a technical way of the House using the Constitution as authority to reject a Senate originated tax bill .
Yet if the Senate uses a House-passed tax bill , they could use that as a legislative vehicle to bounce back a tax cut bill to the House .
Right now on the Senate Calendar is a bill , H.R .
1957 , an act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service , and for other purposes .
The bill amends the tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bill to come back to the House and not get rejected as a Blue Slip .
Likely , there are other bills on the Senate Calendar that have passed the House and contain tax provisions for the Senate to use to send back the Trump payroll tax cut bill .
Another way is to just pass a tax bill and send it over to the House and let them Blue Slip the bill showing they are scared of the debate .
An added benefit is to force Senate Democrats to filibuster the bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Senate Democrats are resisting tax relief for workers .
All of the above referenced tactics would put pressure on House Democrats to move a bill .
They likely will not , yet it is a great way to show the fundamental difference between one party that wants to help people with economic problems as a result of the coronavirus and those who don ’ t – the Democrats .
Peter J. Ferrara , former White House Office of Policy Development under President Ronald Reagan and an associate deputy U.S. attorney general under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out to me that cutting the payroll tax will incentivize people working more .
That is an added benefit to a payroll tax suspension in the short term .
Other benefits are to target the benefits towards workers , rather than to use a stimulus as a means to transfer wealth to companies that are struggling .
The United States , and citizens of other nations , have a demand problem , because consumers are not spending money on travel , certain consumer goods and will possibly need more for health care .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deal with the economic harm caused by the coronavirus .
It is time for Republicans to step up their political game and force some votes on the president ’ s brilliant idea in the next two weeks when it will have maximum economic impact , and extreme political impact if the Democrats block tax relief .
Brian Darling is former Counsel and Sr. Communications Director for Sen. Rand Paul ( R-KY ) .

President Donald J. Trump’s push for a suspension of the payroll tax is timely and needed in this time of crisis. Right-leaning economists agree that tax cuts are the best way to stimulate the economy, because it keeps more money in the hands of the citizenry and keeps government out of the business of picking winners and losers with bailouts and subsidies. Congress would be smart to get a clean payroll tax cut bill to the president’s desk by the end of next week.
Tax cuts are on the table, yet Do Nothing Democrats are already resisting this relief. This week, Trump proposed, according to Fox News, “the idea of temporarily doing away with the payroll tax in order to give the U.S. economy a boost as it struggles amid fears over the coronavirus outbreak.” It did not take long for partisan Democrats to condemn the Trump proposal. The irony is not lost on the fact that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi) fell all over herself to praise a two-month extension of the payroll tax cut back in 2011 when she said, “The American people spoke out clearly and, thanks to President Obama’s leadership, 160 million Americans will continue to receive their payroll tax cut – nearly $40 per paycheck in the pockets of the average family.” The opposition is clearly partisan, yet there is a way for the Senate to put some pressure on the House to pass a bill.
One way is a parliamentary maneuver.
Under the Constitution, the House has the authority to originate tax bills. Any tax cut bill that originates in the Senate would be “Blue Slipped” by the House – a technical way of the House using the Constitution as authority to reject a Senate originated tax bill. Yet if the Senate uses a House-passed tax bill, they could use that as a legislative vehicle to bounce back a tax cut bill to the House. Right now on the Senate Calendar is a bill, H.R. 1957, an act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes. The bill amends the tax code and should qualify as a tax bill to come back to the House and not get rejected as a Blue Slip. Likely, there are other bills on the Senate Calendar that have passed the House and contain tax provisions for the Senate to use to send back the Trump payroll tax cut bill.
Another way is to just pass a tax bill and send it over to the House and let them Blue Slip the bill showing they are scared of the debate. An added benefit is to force Senate Democrats to filibuster the bill that will show the voters of America that Senate Democrats are resisting tax relief for workers.
All of the above referenced tactics would put pressure on House Democrats to move a bill. They likely will not, yet it is a great way to show the fundamental difference between one party that wants to help people with economic problems as a result of the coronavirus and those who don’t – the Democrats.
Peter J. Ferrara, former White House Office of Policy Development under President Ronald Reagan and an associate deputy U.S. attorney general under President George H.W. Bush, pointed out to me that cutting the payroll tax will incentivize people working more. That is an added benefit to a payroll tax suspension in the short term. Other benefits are to target the benefits towards workers, rather than to use a stimulus as a means to transfer wealth to companies that are struggling. The United States, and citizens of other nations, have a demand problem, because consumers are not spending money on travel, certain consumer goods and will possibly need more for health care.
Targeted tax relief is the best way to deal with the economic harm caused by the coronavirus. It is time for Republicans to step up their political game and force some votes on the president’s brilliant idea in the next two weeks when it will have maximum economic impact, and extreme political impact if the Democrats block tax relief.
Brian Darling is former Counsel and Sr. Communications Director for Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY).


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--‘Westworld’ Is Officially Back Sunday Night On HBO

Ladies and gentlemen , Sunday is the day “ Westworld ” finally returns on HBO for season three .
After well over a year of waiting , the hit HBO show with Ed Harris is back on our televisions tonight , and I couldn ’ t be more excited if I tried .
( RELATED : New ‘ Westworld ‘ Season 3 Trailer Gets Released , Ed Harris Returns As The Man In Black ) I ’ m a huge “ Westworld ” fan , and I have been ever since I saw the first episode several years back .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ dark , suspenseful , full of action , messed with our minds , and “ Westworld ” made us question everything through the first two seasons .
Now , we get more of that action tonight , and I ’ m ready to run through a concrete barrier .
It also couldn ’ t be arriving at a better time .
With March Madness and the entire sports world coming to a grinding halt , we need something to entertain us .
“ Westworld ” is about be the entertainment savior we desperately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Do I have any idea what will happen in season three ?
I literally don ’ t have a clue at all .
Absolutely zero .
Your guess is as good as mine .
In a basic sense , I expect Maeve and Dolores to be on a collision course and I expect the Man in Black to try to kill Dolores .
Outside of that , I have no idea what will occur in the new episodes .
Tune in tonight at 9:00 p.m. EST on HBO to watch it unfold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very fun time !
Let us know in the comments what you think will happen !

Ladies and gentlemen, Sunday is the day “Westworld” finally returns on HBO for season three.
After well over a year of waiting, the hit HBO show with Ed Harris is back on our televisions tonight, and I couldn’t be more excited if I tried. (RELATED: New ‘Westworld‘ Season 3 Trailer Gets Released, Ed Harris Returns As The Man In Black)
I’m a huge “Westworld” fan, and I have been ever since I saw the first episode several years back. I was hooked instantly.
It was dark, suspenseful, full of action, messed with our minds, and “Westworld” made us question everything through the first two seasons.
Now, we get more of that action tonight, and I’m ready to run through a concrete barrier.
It also couldn’t be arriving at a better time. With March Madness and the entire sports world coming to a grinding halt, we need something to entertain us.
“Westworld” is about be the entertainment savior we desperately need during these trying times of coronavirus.
Do I have any idea what will happen in season three? I literally don’t have a clue at all. Absolutely zero. Your guess is as good as mine.
In a basic sense, I expect Maeve and Dolores to be on a collision course and I expect the Man in Black to try to kill Dolores.
Outside of that, I have no idea what will occur in the new episodes.
Tune in tonight at 9:00 p.m. EST on HBO to watch it unfold. We’re in for a very fun time! Let us know in the comments what you think will happen!


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--Two New York Lawmakers Test Positive For Coronavirus

Two members of the New York State Assembly have tested positive for the coronavirus , New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday .
“ It has come to our attention that two of our Assembly colleagues , Helene Weinstein and Charles Barron , have been diagnosed with COVID-19 , ” said a statement , posted on Twitter Saturday .
“ It is important to note that both members have not been in Albany since early March for separate reasons .
Speaker Heastie has been in contact with both members , and we are taking swift action to address this situation.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and are undertaking an intensive cleaning of the Capital and the Legislative Office Building .
All legislators and staff that have come in contact with these members will be tested to ensure the safety of everyone .
Additionally , out of an abundance of caution we are closing the Capitol to visitors effective [ Sunday ] .
We are working hand in glove to contain and mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 in New York but we will continue to act aggressively to protect the public health .
Officials on Saturday reported New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus , the New York Times reported .
As of Saturday night , there were 613 confirmed coronavirus cases in New York , with the largest concentration in New York City .
( RELATED : President Trump Tests Negative For Coronavirus ) Gov .
Cuomo thanked the Trump administration during a Friday press conference for working with states to increase testing .
“ I want to thank the vice president , and especially the president , who facilitated this and moved quickly , ” Cuomo said .

Two members of the New York State Assembly have tested positive for the coronavirus, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday.
“It has come to our attention that two of our Assembly colleagues, Helene Weinstein and Charles Barron, have been diagnosed with COVID-19,” said a statement, posted on Twitter Saturday. “It is important to note that both members have not been in Albany since early March for separate reasons. Speaker Heastie has been in contact with both members, and we are taking swift action to address this situation.”
Unfortunately, our Assembly colleagues Helene Weinstein and Charles Barron have been diagnosed with COVID-19. I’m hoping they get well soon. Out of an abundance of caution the Capitol will be closed to visitors effective tomorrow pic.twitter.com/6GUU1dHbQn — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 15, 2020
We have spoken with the Senate and are undertaking an intensive cleaning of the Capital and the Legislative Office Building. All legislators and staff that have come in contact with these members will be tested to ensure the safety of everyone. Additionally, out of an abundance of caution we are closing the Capitol to visitors effective [Sunday]. We are working hand in glove to contain and mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 in New York but we will continue to act aggressively to protect the public health.
Officials on Saturday reported New York’s first two deaths linked to the coronavirus, the New York Times reported. As of Saturday night, there were 613 confirmed coronavirus cases in New York, with the largest concentration in New York City. (RELATED: President Trump Tests Negative For Coronavirus)
Gov. Cuomo thanked the Trump administration during a Friday press conference for working with states to increase testing.
“I want to thank the vice president, and especially the president, who facilitated this and moved quickly,” Cuomo said.


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--Devin Nunes: ‘Media And The Left’ Are ‘Putting The Country Into A Panic’ For ‘No Reason’

Republican California Rep. Devin Nunes accused the “ media and the left ” of “ putting the country into a panic ” over the coronavirus pandemic .
Appearing on Saturday night ’ s “ Watters World , ” Nunes drew from his own experience coming down with H1N1 to urge Americans to “ remain calm.
” “ A lot of people are panicking , ” Nunes told Fox News host Jesse Watters .
“ One guy sneezed .
Someone has a runny nose.
” The California congressman noted that most of this will be because of the oncoming Spring and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of allergies.
” Other than making sure those who are “ elderly with preexisting conditions of any kind , any underlying health concern ” are “ kept in isolation as best as possible ” and given medical care if their temperature rises , Nunes said that the “ main issue is for us in the United States is just to remain calm.
” Watters played a clip of former Vice President Joe Biden saying he wouldn ’ t “ go anywhere in confined places ” during the 2009 H1N1 epidemic , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who actually did come down with H1N1 , ” Nunes said .
“ I had it for about two weeks .
It was a pretty bad flu .
I know what it was like back then .
But I also remember that nobody was panicking .
I didn ’ t have to self-quarantine .
They told me to stay away from people .
They told me to keep my temperature down.
” “ What the media and the left are doing here is they ’ re putting the country into a panic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Nunes said .
“ I ’ m not saying that this isn ’ t a serious health concern .
We need to take it serious.
” ( RELATED : Supply Chain Expert Tells Tucker What Coming Shortages Americans Should Know About , And It ’ s Not Toilet Paper ) Nunes contended that the social distancing policies would likely work and get America “ though this fairly quickly.
” “ Now with that said , the more people that test , the more cases that we ’ re probably going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he warned .
“ But by and large , most people are going to get over this very , very quickly .
”

Republican California Rep. Devin Nunes accused the “media and the left” of “putting the country into a panic” over the coronavirus pandemic.
Appearing on Saturday night’s “Watters World,” Nunes drew from his own experience coming down with H1N1 to urge Americans to “remain calm.”
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“A lot of people are panicking,” Nunes told Fox News host Jesse Watters. “One guy sneezed. Someone has a runny nose.” The California congressman noted that most of this will be because of the oncoming Spring and the fact that people “have a lot of allergies.”
Other than making sure those who are “elderly with preexisting conditions of any kind, any underlying health concern” are “kept in isolation as best as possible” and given medical care if their temperature rises, Nunes said that the “main issue is for us in the United States is just to remain calm.”
Watters played a clip of former Vice President Joe Biden saying he wouldn’t “go anywhere in confined places” during the 2009 H1N1 epidemic, which killed 17,000.
“So as someone who actually did come down with H1N1,” Nunes said. “I had it for about two weeks. It was a pretty bad flu. I know what it was like back then. But I also remember that nobody was panicking. I didn’t have to self-quarantine. They told me to stay away from people. They told me to keep my temperature down.”
“What the media and the left are doing here is they’re putting the country into a panic, and it’s for no reason,” Nunes said. “I’m not saying that this isn’t a serious health concern. We need to take it serious.” (RELATED: Supply Chain Expert Tells Tucker What Coming Shortages Americans Should Know About, And It’s Not Toilet Paper)
Nunes contended that the social distancing policies would likely work and get America “though this fairly quickly.”
“Now with that said, the more people that test, the more cases that we’re probably going to have that will come back positive,” he warned. “But by and large, most people are going to get over this very, very quickly.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--Bernie’s Boasts About The ‘Youth Vote’ Don’t Add Up, Even In His Own State

Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders ’ plan to win the 2020 Democratic nomination — and the presidency — was to rally the youth vote .
So far , he has failed to deliver on that plan .
The focus on younger voters , who are notoriously unreliable on Election Day , was a shift from Sanders ’ 2016 strategy that was rooted primarily in class-based issues .
Sanders explained the move to the Los Angeles Times last December : If you want a large voter turnout , if we understand that there are tens of millions of people in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who ’ ve kind of given up on the political process , that young people — although we ’ re seeing some real gains there and we ’ re working really hard on this thing — young people , who are by and large progressive — my guess is roughly speaking for every three people under 30 who vote , two of them are going to vote progressive , okay , but many of them don ’ t vote — I think I am by far the strongest candidate to reach out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reflect Sanders ’ assertions that he was the proverbial Pied Piper who might finally bring young voters to the voting booths in the record numbers he had promised .
( RELATED : ‘ I Wouldn ’ t Put Anything Past Bernie And His Supporters ’ : Meghan McCain Says Bernie Will Not Go Quietly ) And Sanders has had no trouble filling parks and auditoriums with supporters — many of whom appear to fall in that younger age bracket .
But as the primaries and caucuses began in earnest and American voters headed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ votes , Sanders ’ promised coalition appeared to fall apart .
Sanders did well enough in Iowa and New Hampshire to hold on to his status as the presumptive “ one to beat , ” but even then the cracks in the foundation were beginning to show .
According to CNN exit-polling data compiled by the Brookings Institute , Sanders “ has not changed the Democratic electorate in a significant way , and in fact , has seen key setbacks in the precise groups he has said he would deliver on.
” Comparing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 primary in the first 12 states that voted , only one state — Iowa — saw an increase in younger voters .
In 2016 , for example , voters aged 17-29 made up 18 % of Democratic voters overall .
In 2020 , that number grew to 24 % .
But Iowa appeared to be a fluke , as all 11 of the other states compared — including Sanders ’ home state of Vermont — showed a drop off in younger voters .
And with few exceptions , Democrats in those states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden .
• New Hampshire dropped from 19 % ( 2016 ) to 13 % ( 2020 ) And that pattern appeared to hold in the second “ mini ” Super Tuesday as well : All three of those states also voted for Biden .
Sanders gave a press conference Wednesday announcing his plan to stay in the race and claiming ideological victory in the face of electoral shortfall .
Sanders surrogate and New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made the same claim to Fox News ’ Bret Baier , who asked how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was losing to Biden .
Ocasio-Cortez appeared to claim that the main reason for that was “ rampant voter suppression.
” But Sanders does not appear to be a fluke : a number of Ocasio-Cortez-backed progressive Democrats have failed to disrupt the status quo , losing in their respective primaries to more moderate candidates .

Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ plan to win the 2020 Democratic nomination — and the presidency — was to rally the youth vote. So far, he has failed to deliver on that plan.
The focus on younger voters, who are notoriously unreliable on Election Day, was a shift from Sanders’ 2016 strategy that was rooted primarily in class-based issues. Sanders explained the move to the Los Angeles Times last December:
If you want a large voter turnout, if we understand that there are tens of millions of people in this country who don’t vote, who’ve kind of given up on the political process, that young people — although we’re seeing some real gains there and we’re working really hard on this thing — young people, who are by and large progressive — my guess is roughly speaking for every three people under 30 who vote, two of them are going to vote progressive, okay, but many of them don’t vote — I think I am by far the strongest candidate to reach out to those people.
Early polling appeared to reflect Sanders’ assertions that he was the proverbial Pied Piper who might finally bring young voters to the voting booths in the record numbers he had promised. (RELATED: ‘I Wouldn’t Put Anything Past Bernie And His Supporters’: Meghan McCain Says Bernie Will Not Go Quietly)
Bernie Sanders has tied or led every public poll taken this month in Texas, the second-largest #SuperTuesday delegate prize. Progressive groups argue he’s uniquely capable of motivating the state’s large population of young and non-white voters.https://t.co/H2rFOBXwcz pic.twitter.com/jKffUdXRo8 — POLITICO (@politico) March 3, 2020
Bernie Sanders is three times more popular than Joe Biden among young black voters, poll shows https://t.co/lb5IXwsrX8 — Newsweek (@Newsweek) February 28, 2020
And Sanders has had no trouble filling parks and auditoriums with supporters — many of whom appear to fall in that younger age bracket.
Quite a few people here at the Bernie Sanders rally in Grant Park. #Chicago #twill pic.twitter.com/yQ4aofbAIf — Tyler LaRiviere (@TylerLaRiviere) March 7, 2020
But as the primaries and caucuses began in earnest and American voters headed to their polling places to cast their votes, Sanders’ promised coalition appeared to fall apart. Sanders did well enough in Iowa and New Hampshire to hold on to his status as the presumptive “one to beat,” but even then the cracks in the foundation were beginning to show.
According to CNN exit-polling data compiled by the Brookings Institute, Sanders “has not changed the Democratic electorate in a significant way, and in fact, has seen key setbacks in the precise groups he has said he would deliver on.”
Comparing data from the 2016 primary and the 2020 primary in the first 12 states that voted, only one state — Iowa — saw an increase in younger voters. In 2016, for example, voters aged 17-29 made up 18% of Democratic voters overall. In 2020, that number grew to 24%.
But Iowa appeared to be a fluke, as all 11 of the other states compared — including Sanders’ home state of Vermont — showed a drop off in younger voters. And with few exceptions, Democrats in those states voted overwhelmingly for former Vice President Joe Biden.
New Hampshire dropped from 19% (2016) to 13% (2020)
Nevada dropped from 18% (2016) to 17% (2020)
South Carolina dropped from 15% (2016) to 11% (2020)
Alabama dropped from 14% (2016) to 10% (2020)
Massachusetts dropped from 19% (2016) to 16% (2020)
North Carolina dropped from 18% (2016) to 14% (2020)
Oklahoma dropped from 12% (2016) to 10% (2020)
Tennessee dropped from 15% (2016) to 11% (2020)
Texas dropped from 20% (2016) to 15% (2020)
Vermont dropped from 15% (2016) to 11% (2020)
Virginia dropped from 16% (2016) to 13% (2020)
And that pattern appeared to hold in the second “mini” Super Tuesday as well:
Missouri dropped from 16% (2016) to 14% (2020)
Michigan dropped from 19% (2016) to 16% (2020)
Mississippi dropped from 15% (2016) to 13% (2020)
All three of those states also voted for Biden.
Bernie Sanders’s promise to build a new coalition has not come to fruition, and that failure has knocked him out of frontrunner status in the Democratic nomination contest, writes @JohnJHudak. https://t.co/CvHB6a1dIb — Brookings (@BrookingsInst) March 11, 2020
The key to the Bernie Revolution is getting a woefully unreliable group of voters to the poll…the young.
The truth is they didn’t show up yesterday (well, they did in Utah. Shout-out to Bernie Utah team)!
Will they show up for the next primaries? #utpol https://t.co/7k2mcXwrhQ — Jim Dabakis (@JimDabakis) March 4, 2020
Only 44% of adults 18-29 knew Bernie Sanders won Nevada, according to new @MorningConsult poll. Young voters may be engaged like never before, but the bar has been very low…and they still don’t vote at rates anywhere near their 65+ Boomer counterparts.https://t.co/U1oMyQ0thm — Noah Pransky (@noahpransky) February 24, 2020
Sanders gave a press conference Wednesday announcing his plan to stay in the race and claiming ideological victory in the face of electoral shortfall.
Sen. Sanders: “While our campaign has won the ideological debate, we are losing the debate over electability.”https://t.co/Qw4n414huS — MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 11, 2020
Sanders surrogate and New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made the same claim to Fox News’ Bret Baier, who asked how progressives could claim ideological victory when Sanders was losing to Biden.
Ocasio-Cortez appeared to claim that the main reason for that was “rampant voter suppression.”
AOC is asked by @BretBaier “how can you say the progressive position is prevailing nationwide when Joe Biden is winning so much?” She attributes the losses to voter suppression. pic.twitter.com/1YK5oo2SKO — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) March 12, 2020
But Sanders does not appear to be a fluke: a number of Ocasio-Cortez-backed progressive Democrats have failed to disrupt the status quo, losing in their respective primaries to more moderate candidates.


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--Maryland Democrats Advance Tax Hikes And Expensive Education Plan Despite Coronavirus Pandemic

Maryland Democrats advanced tax increases and a multi-billion dollar education bill Saturday as the public is barred from the statehouse and the legislative session is expected to end early due to the coronavirus .
The Maryland Senate gave preliminary approval Saturday to an education plan that would cost $ 4 billion annually to reform the state ’ s public school system .
To fund the plan , Democrats gave preliminary approval to tax increases on tobacco products and digital downloading , a move Republicans said is unpopular , as the economy is expected to struggle in the coming months of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m shocked that Democrats are moving forward with taxes , ” Maryland Senate Minority Leader J .
B. Jennings told the Daily Caller .
“ Now is not the time to pass tax increases.
” ( RELATED : Gov .
Larry Hogan Feuds With Maryland Democrats Over Baltimore ’ s Violent Crime ) The state legislature is reportedly considering ending its session early in response to the coronavirus .
Normally , the session is from January to April .
The legislature announced Thursday that there would be no public gatherings at the statehouse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerned citizens are unable to attend hearings .
“ We should be walking to the floor dealing with legislation about the coronavirus , ” Maryland Senate Minority Whip Steve Hershey told the Daily Caller .
“ Either bring the public in or go into recess.
” Hershey called it “ damaging ” for the Democratic-led legislature to push through such an expensive plan during a state of emergency .
He said the Senate is currently understaffed due to concerns over the coronavirus making it difficult to go over all the proposed amendments to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White House Adds United Kingdom To Expanded Coronavirus Travel Restrictions ) Members of the Democratic leadership in the Maryland Senate did not respond for comment .
Democrats have a veto-proof majority in the House of Delegates and Senate .
Marylanders gathered in Annapolis in early March to protest potential tax increases to fund the education plan .
The education plan , which was recommended by the Kirwan Commission , spends nearly $ 3 billion on raising teacher wages from the current mark of slightly under $ 70,000 to more than $ 90,000 by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for child services in poor communities and overall vocational training .
Five Maryland school districts ranked in the top 10 per-student spending in the country for fiscal year 2016 .
Baltimore city ’ s school system is currently the third highest funded per-student among the largest 100 districts in the nation despite ranking the third lowest in performance among the 21 largest systems .
Jennings said he ’ s “ split ” on the Senate Democrats ’ decision to push through the legislation prior to the potential suspension of the statehouse .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bill that are needed but that the timing of such a historically expensive education bill could further damage the economy .
“ They got the votes so they ’ re gon na do it , ” he told the Caller .
“ I can ’ t stop the train .
All I can do is steer it in the right direction.
” One aspect regarding the education proposal that Republican leadership expressed optimism in is the changes established in Senate committee hearings that altered the Maryland House of Delegates version of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changes included setting financial and performance based expectations to ensure future funding of the education reforms .
“ This is different than the House bill , ” Hershey told the Caller .
“ The most important issue was that we were fairly successful in making changes through the committee process.
” The third reading for the Kirwan plan is scheduled for Sunday and is expected to pass .
Hershey said the majority leadership had “ misplaced priorities ” when deciding to focus on the Kirwan recommendations in recent weeks rather than Gov .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that was largely rejected .
Gov .
Hogan released a statement Friday encouraging the legislature to focus on passing the budget , confirming his appointee for superintendent of the Maryland State Police , and passing emergency legislation to address the coronavirus .
( RELATED : House Passes Coronavirus Bill That Provides Free Testing , Sick Leave Benefits ) Peter Franchot , the Maryland Democratic Comptroller and leading 2022 candidate for governor , urged the legislature Thursday to avoid raising taxes due to the crippling economic impact of the coronavirus .
Maryland currently has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The state ’ s public schools are canceled for the next two weeks .

Maryland Democrats advanced tax increases and a multi-billion dollar education bill Saturday as the public is barred from the statehouse and the legislative session is ending early due to the coronavirus.
The Maryland Senate gave preliminary approval Saturday to an education plan that would cost $4 billion annually to reform the state’s public school system. To fund the plan, Democrats gave preliminary approval to tax increases on tobacco products and digital downloading, a move Republicans said is unpopular, as the economy is expected to struggle in the coming months of the coronavirus pandemic.
“I’m shocked that Democrats are moving forward with taxes,” Maryland Senate Minority Leader J. B. Jennings told the Daily Caller. “Now is not the time to pass tax increases.” (RELATED: Gov. Larry Hogan Feuds With Maryland Democrats Over Baltimore’s Violent Crime)
The state legislature announced Sunday that it will be ending its session Wednesday in response to the coronavirus. Normally, the session is from January to April. The legislature announced Thursday that there would be no public gatherings at the statehouse, meaning lobbyists, activists, and concerned citizens are unable to attend hearings.
“We should be walking to the floor dealing with legislation about the coronavirus,” Maryland Senate Minority Whip Steve Hershey told the Daily Caller. “Either bring the public in or go into recess.”
Hershey called it “damaging” for the Democratic-led legislature to push through such an expensive plan during a state of emergency. He said the Senate is currently understaffed due to concerns over the coronavirus making it difficult to go over all the proposed amendments to the education plan. (RELATED: White House Adds United Kingdom To Expanded Coronavirus Travel Restrictions)
Members of the Democratic leadership in the Maryland Senate did not respond for comment. Democrats have a veto-proof majority in the House of Delegates and Senate.
Marylanders gathered in Annapolis in early March to protest potential tax increases to fund the education plan.
The education plan, which was recommended by the Kirwan Commission, spends nearly $3 billion on raising teacher wages from the current mark of slightly under $70,000 to more than $90,000 by 2029. The proposal also increases funding for child services in poor communities and overall vocational training.
Five Maryland school districts ranked in the top 10 per-student spending in the country for fiscal year 2016. Baltimore city’s school system is currently the third highest funded per-student among the largest 100 districts in the nation despite ranking the third lowest in performance among the 21 largest systems.
Jennings said he’s “split” on the Senate Democrats’ decision to push through the legislation prior to the potential suspension of the statehouse. He said that there are some aspects of the bill that are needed but that the timing of such a historically expensive education bill could further damage the economy.
“They got the votes so they’re gonna do it,” he told the Caller. “I can’t stop the train. All I can do is steer it in the right direction.”
One aspect regarding the education proposal that Republican leadership expressed optimism in is the changes established in Senate committee hearings that altered the Maryland House of Delegates version of the bill that passed last week. These changes included setting financial and performance based expectations to ensure future funding of the education reforms.
“This is different than the House bill,” Hershey told the Caller. “The most important issue was that we were fairly successful in making changes through the committee process.”
The third reading for the Kirwan plan is scheduled for Sunday and is expected to pass.
Hershey said the majority leadership had “misplaced priorities” when deciding to focus on the Kirwan recommendations in recent weeks rather than Gov. Larry Hogan’s crime bill package that was largely rejected.
Gov. Hogan released a statement Friday encouraging the legislature to focus on passing the budget, confirming his appointee for superintendent of the Maryland State Police, and passing emergency legislation to address the coronavirus. (RELATED: House Passes Coronavirus Bill That Provides Free Testing, Sick Leave Benefits)
Peter Franchot, the Maryland Democratic Comptroller and leading 2022 candidate for governor, urged the legislature Thursday to avoid raising taxes due to the crippling economic impact of the coronavirus.
Maryland currently has 26 confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The state’s public schools are canceled for the next two weeks.


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--US Surgeon General Tells Media To Stop Sniping At Trump Over Coronavirus: ‘No More Bickering … Or Fi

US Surgeon General Tells Media To Stop Sniping At Trump Over Coronavirus: ‘No More Bickering … Or Finger Pointing’

U.S .
Surgeon General Jerome Adams chastised the media Saturday for constantly sniping at the Trump administration ’ s efforts to combat the coronavirus .
“ I want you all to understand — straight talk from the nation ’ s doctor — we really need you all to lean into and prioritize the health and safety of the American people , ” Adams told an afternoon White House press briefing .
“ No more bickering , no more partisanship , no more criticism or finger-pointing ; they ’ ll be plenty of time for that , but we all need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward , the health and safety of the American people are top priority.
” He advised reporters to write more stories about how people can access the health care they need instead of trying to undermine efforts to contain the pandemic .
( RELATED : Journalists Spread Fake News About Coronavirus And Trump … Again ) Adams said Friday was “ a very big , a very important day for our nation ’ s providers and for our nation ’ s patients in terms of the emergency declaration ” and with the House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Adams said it all means “ more people ” will have access to the medical attention they require .
He reiterated a message heard throughout the day by Vice President Mike Pence and others : “ this will get worse before it gets better but we are making progress to flatten the curve .
We are making progress … almost all people will recover , 98 , 99 % of the people will recover.
” Adams ’ comments come after persistent media criticism of Trump for his handling of the coronavirus outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ labeling the outbreak as a “ hoax ” after Trump spoke to supporters at a South Carolina rally last month .
In fact , he said the Democrats ’ “ politicization ” of the issue — saying he was doing nothing about the spreading disease — was the hoax .
( RELATED : Democratic Rep. Speier : Trump Putting ‘ Ardent Supporters At Risk ’ Of Coronavirus At Rallies ) After Trump ’ s speech to the nation last Wednesday night , CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta claimed that the president calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a word that “ smacked of xenophobia .
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U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams chastised the media Saturday for constantly sniping at the Trump administration’s efforts to combat the coronavirus.
“I want you all to understand — straight talk from the nation’s doctor — we really need you all to lean into and prioritize the health and safety of the American people,” Adams told an afternoon White House press briefing. “No more bickering, no more partisanship, no more criticism or finger-pointing; they’ll be plenty of time for that, but we all need to hit the reset button and lean forward, the health and safety of the American people are top priority.”
He advised reporters to write more stories about how people can access the health care they need instead of trying to undermine efforts to contain the pandemic. (RELATED: Journalists Spread Fake News About Coronavirus And Trump … Again)
Adams said Friday was “a very big, a very important day for our nation’s providers and for our nation’s patients in terms of the emergency declaration” and with the House of Representatives passing the bipartisan COVID-19 legislation. Adams said it all means “more people” will have access to the medical attention they require.
He reiterated a message heard throughout the day by Vice President Mike Pence and others: “this will get worse before it gets better but we are making progress to flatten the curve. We are making progress … almost all people will recover, 98, 99% of the people will recover.”
Adams’ comments come after persistent media criticism of Trump for his handling of the coronavirus outbreak. Politico first accused the president of labeling the outbreak as a “hoax” after Trump spoke to supporters at a South Carolina rally last month. In fact, he said the Democrats’ “politicization” of the issue — saying he was doing nothing about the spreading disease — was the hoax. (RELATED: Democratic Rep. Speier: Trump Putting ‘Ardent Supporters At Risk’ Of Coronavirus At Rallies)
After Trump’s speech to the nation last Wednesday night, CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta claimed that the president calling the Chinese coronavirus “foreign” was a word that “smacked of xenophobia.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--Georgia Postpones Presidential Primaries Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

Georgia election officials are postponing the state ’ s March 24 presidential primaries until May 19 in response to the coronavirus pandemic , the Associated Press reported .
Due to the risk that in-person voting creates for poll workers , who are often older , as well as the public , the statewide election will be postponed to the date that Georgia ’ s other 2020 primary elections are being held , election officials announced Saturday , according to the Associated Press .
Georgia officials ’ decision to postpone the state presidential primaries follows a similar decision from Louisiana , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 20 instead of April 4 , due to fears of spreading the coronavirus .
( RELATED : Louisiana Postpones Presidential Primary Amid Coronavirus Concerns ) “ Events are moving rapidly and my highest priority is protecting the health of our poll workers , and the community at large , ” Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said , according to the Associated Press .
The decision to postpone Georgia ’ s primary comes after Gov .
Brian Kemp signed a public health state of emergency beginning Saturday morning .
Georgia has 64 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largest increase over a 24 hour period to date , ” Kemp said in a televised address , according to the Marietta Daily Journal .
Raffensperger ’ s office made the decision to postpone the primary after consultation with the state Democratic and Republican parties , the Associated Press reported .

Georgia election officials are postponing the state’s March 24 presidential primaries until May 19 in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Associated Press reported.
Due to the risk that in-person voting creates for poll workers, who are often older, as well as the public, the statewide election will be postponed to the date that Georgia’s other 2020 primary elections are being held, election officials announced Saturday, according to the Associated Press.
Georgia officials’ decision to postpone the state presidential primaries follows a similar decision from Louisiana, which had its presidential primary postponed to June 20 instead of April 4, due to fears of spreading the coronavirus. (RELATED: Louisiana Postpones Presidential Primary Amid Coronavirus Concerns)
“Events are moving rapidly and my highest priority is protecting the health of our poll workers, and the community at large,” Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said, according to the Associated Press.
The decision to postpone Georgia’s primary comes after Gov. Brian Kemp signed a public health state of emergency beginning Saturday morning. Georgia has 64 cases of the coronavirus, the “largest increase over a 24 hour period to date,” Kemp said in a televised address, according to the Marietta Daily Journal.
Raffensperger’s office made the decision to postpone the primary after consultation with the state Democratic and Republican parties, the Associated Press reported.


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--President Trump Tests Negative For Coronavirus

President Donald Trump ’ s doctor announced Saturday that the commander-in-chief has tested negative for coronavirus .
The president said @ @ @ @ @ for the virus after saying Friday he would likely get tested .
Trump was in @ @ @ @ @ last weekend who tested positive for the virus , causing concern about the president potentially @ @ @ @ @ I also took the test last night , ” he said earlier Saturday .
“ @ @ @ @ @ on the press conference yesterday.
” ( RELATED : Ronna McDaniel Took Coronavirus Test After @ @ @ @ @ Is Awaiting Results ) The doctor also said President Trump “ remains symptom-free.
” Trump @ @ @ @ @ 15 , was to be observed as a National Day of Prayer as Americans face @ @ @ @ @ but instead of attending a crowded service himself , he has recommended a live stream @

President Donald Trump’s doctor announced Saturday that the commander-in-chief has tested negative for coronavirus.
The White House physician says after an “in-depth discussion” Trump took the coronavirus test and he’s negative. pic.twitter.com/lvm6lU8B7O — Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) March 14, 2020
From the White House: Trump coronavirus test negative. pic.twitter.com/meUi4ptUlr — Byron York (@ByronYork) March 14, 2020
The president said Saturday that he was tested for the virus after saying Friday he would likely get tested. Trump was in contact with a Brazilian official last weekend who tested positive for the virus, causing concern about the president potentially contracting the virus.
“I also took the test last night,” he said earlier Saturday. “I decided I should based on the press conference yesterday.” (RELATED: Ronna McDaniel Took Coronavirus Test After Coming Down With Fever, Is Awaiting Results)
The doctor also said President Trump “remains symptom-free.”
Trump announced that Sunday, March 15, was to be observed as a National Day of Prayer as Americans face the rapidly spreading virus — but instead of attending a crowded service himself, he has recommended a live stream.


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--Here’s What Every State In America Is Doing To Combat The Spread Of The Coronavirus

States across America are beginning to take various measures in an effort to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus .
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday and has implemented various travel restrictions aimed at limiting the spread within America .
Here ’ s what is closed down or restricted in every state across America amid the outbreak .
( RELATED : Here ’ s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus ) ALABAMA : All K-12 schools closed for two weeks ; state of emergency issued ALASKA : Public schools closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Juneau , Alaska closed to the public as well as all government buildings ; several public spaces shut down by the Municipality of Anchorage ( the Brett Ice Arena , borough libraries , swimming pools , municipal recreation centers , ice rinks , museum ) ; limited visiting allowed for Pioneer Homes , the state-run assisted living facilities CALIFORNIA : All bars , nightclubs , wineries , pubs ordered to close across the state ; restaurants can remain open but have to reduce capacity COLORADO : All ski resorts ordered to close ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of more than 250 people prohibited ; visitor restrictions implemented at nursing and rest homes ; 180-day requirement for public schools waived , although the state has not implemented a complete shutdown of schools DELAWARE : All public schools closed until March 27 ; state of emergency issued FLORIDA : All public schools closed until March 30 ; temporary ban on visitations at long-term care facilities for any person who recently traveled internationally , has been on cruise ships or has had contact with someone who has the virus GEORGIA : Public health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s offices suspended all “ but essential … functions ” for 30 days across the state ; no state enforced closures for bars , schools , restaurants ILLINOIS : All schools closed until March 30 ; all restaurants and bars closed for dining in for two weeks ; drive-ins , delivery and curbside service allowed to remain open INDIANA : No state enforced closures ; schools that do choose to close can do so for up to 20 days without having to make up missed time KENTUCKY : Public schools closed for at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public schools closed until April 13 ; emergency order issued that prohibits gatherings larger than 250 people MAINE : Gatherings of more than 250 people recommended to be postponed for at least 30 days MASSACHUSETTS : All schools ordered to close ; dining in for all restaurants closed , although they may offer take-out ; gatherings larger than 25 people prohibited beginning Tuesday MICHIGAN : All public and private schools closed until April 5 MINNESOTA : All K-12 schools to close beginning Wednesday until March 27 ; state of emergency issued MISSISSIPPI : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked to extend spring break for one week ; state allows the Mississippi State Board of Education to waive 180-day school requirement NEVADA : State of emergency ; some Las Vegas nightclubs , day clubs , spas , salons , and gyms closing NEW HAMPSHIRE : State of emergency ; all public schools to close through April 4 and transition to remote learning NEW JERSEY : State of emergency ; Hoboken enacts curfew from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. beginning March 16 ; Hoboken gyms , health clubs , day cares , movie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed , limited to take out ; statewide curfew under consideration NEW MEXICO : State of emergency ; public schools closed for three weeks effective March 16 NEW YORK : State of emergency ; Gov .
Andrew Cuomo asks bars and restaurants to voluntarily close down ; Metropolitan Museum of Art , the Museum of Modern Art , the Whitney Museum of American Art , the Guggenheim , the Metropolitan Opera , Carnegie Hall and the New York Philharmonic temporarily shut down ; Gov.Cuomo asks President Donald Trump for aid from Army Corps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expand hospital capacity .
NORTH CAROLINA : State of emergency ; public schools closed for at least two weeks ; Gov .
Roy Cooper issued executive order banning mass gatherings exceeding 100 people with exceptions for malls , grocery stores , restaurants , bars .
NORTH DAKOTA : State of emergency ; ND Department of Health advises nursing homes and long-term care facilities to bar visitors .
OHIO : All bars and restaurants closed beginning 9 p.m. March 15 , with exception of take-out services .
OKLAHOMA : State of emergency ; Oklahoma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 23 .
OREGON : State of emergency ; all schools closed starting March 16 until end of March ; Portland declares state of emergency ; Many Portland restaurants voluntarily close .
PENNSYLVANIA : Emergency disaster declaration ; all schools closed for two weeks beginning March 16 .
RHODE ISLAND : State of emergency ; public schools closed beginning March 16 ; Providence declares state of emergency and bans entertainment licenses for two weeks .
SOUTH CAROLINA : State of emergency ; all public schools closed through March ; visitation in state Department of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : : State of emergency ; public schools closed through March 20 , Gov .
Kristi Noem advises private schools to also close .
TENNESSEE : State of emergency ; East Tennessee schools to close beginning March 16 until the end of the week ; state employees trained and certified to work from home will begin remote work through March 31 ; state employees instructed to cease non-essential business travel ; state capitol closed to visitors .
TEXAS : State of emergency ; some schools throughout the state , including Houston-area schools , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; schools closed for two weeks beginning March 16 ; Summit County closes restaurants , bars , gyms , churches for 30 days .
VERMONT : State of emergency ; schools closed beginning March 18 until at least April 6 ; number of visitors at psychiatric and elderly care facilities restricted ; unemployment insurance for residents who are required to self-isolate or quarantine expanded ; non-essential travel for state employees suspended ; large “ non-essential ” mass gatherings exceeding 250 people banned .
VIRGINIA : State of emergency ; schools closed until March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; many Richmond restaurants voluntarily close .
This post will continue to be updated .

States across America are beginning to take various measures in an effort to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday and has implemented various travel restrictions aimed at limiting the outbreak in America. Here’s what is closed down or restricted in every state across America because of the virus. (RELATED: Here’s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus)
ALABAMA : All K-12 schools closed for two weeks; state of emergency issued; statewide stay-at-home order issued; non-essential businesses ordered to close
ALASKA: Public schools closed; State Capitol in Juneau, Alaska closed to the public as well as all government buildings; several public spaces shut down by the Municipality of Anchorage (the Brett Ice Arena, borough libraries, swimming pools, municipal recreation centers, ice rinks, museum); limited visiting allowed for Pioneer Homes, the state-run assisted living facilities; in-state ravel restricted; non-essential businesses to close; “social distancing” mandate issued
ARIZONA: All K-12 schools, including charter and private schools, are closed for the remainder of the school year; state-wide stay-at-home order issued; non-essential businesses ordered to close; stay-at-home order issued statewide
ARKANSAS : All schools suspended on-site lessons; no groups larger than 10
CALIFORNIA: All bars, nightclubs, wineries, pubs ordered to close across the state; restaurants can remain open but have to reduce capacity; “shelter in place” order issued statewide
COLORADO: All ski resorts ordered to close; state of emergency issued; all dine-in services at bars and restaurants stopped for 30 days, although take-out, drive-through and delivery services are allowed; gyms, theaters and businesses ordered to close; statewide stay-at-home order until April 11
CONNECTICUT: Visitor restrictions implemented at nursing and rest homes; 180-day requirement for public schools waived, although the state has not implemented a complete shutdown of schools; bars, restaurants, casinos, movie theaters, gyms to close at 8 p.m. Monday and remain closed until further notice; restaurants may stay open for delivery; no in-person events allowed at nonessential businesses and not-for-profit groups
DELAWARE: All public schools closed; state of emergency issued; stay-at-home order issued and non-essential businesses closed
FLORIDA: All public schools closed; temporary ban on visitations at long-term care facilities for any person who recently traveled internationally, has been on cruise ships or has had contact with someone who has the virus; bar and nightclubs to be closed for 30 days; beaches in Florida ordered to abide by Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines against groups of more than 10 people; “safer at home” order issued for Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach counties
GEORGIA: Public health emergency declared; court and clerk’s offices suspended all “but essential … functions” for 30 days across the state; no state enforced closures for bars, schools, restaurants
HAWAII: Stay-at-home order issued; gatherings larger than 10 prohibited; residents may only leave their home “for essential activities or to engage in the essential businesses and operations”
IDAHO: “Order to Self-Isolate” issued beginning March 25 for three weeks; Idaho National Guard mobilized
ILLINOIS: All schools closed until at least April 8; all restaurants and bars closed for dining in; drive-ins, delivery and curbside service allowed to remain open; stay-at-home order issued until at leave April 7; non-essential businesses ordered to close
INDIANA: Stay-at-home order issued until at least April 7
IOWA: No state enforced closures; informal guidance to stay at home has been issued but cannot be regulated by law enforcement
KANSAS: State of emergency declared; K-12 schools ordered to close for the remainder of the school year; stay-at-home order mandated until April 19
KENTUCKY: Public schools closed; all bars and restaurants ordered to close in-house dining; carry-out and delivery may continue; stay-at-home order issued; residents can only travel outside of the state for a few reasons, and if they do leave the state they will have to self-quarantine for 14 days
LOUISIANA: All K-12 public schools closed until April 30; statewide stay-at-home order for non-essential businesses and workers; non-essential businesses closed until at least April 30
MAINE: Gatherings of more than 10 people banned; most non-essential businesses ordered to close
MARYLAND: Public schools closed; all bars, restaurants, movies theaters and gyms to shut down beginning 5 p.m. Monday; all non-essential businesses ordered to close down beginning 5 p.m. March 23; restrictions ordering residents to stay at home have increased
MASSACHUSETTS: All schools ordered to close; all non-essential businesses ordered to close beginning Tuesday; stay at home advisory in place until April 7
MICHIGAN: All public and private schools closed; all bars, restaurants and other establishments ordered to temporarily shut down beginning 3 p.m. Monday; delivery and take-out may remain; “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order issued until April 13
MINNESOTA: All K-12 schools to close beginning Wednesday until March 27; state of emergency issued; grocery store workers classified as emergency workers, given free childcare; executive order issued ordering residents to remain in their homes and limit movements because of essential activity until April 10
MISSISSIPPI: State of emergency issued; schools districts asked to extend spring break for one week; state allows the Mississippi State Board of Education to waive 180-day school requirement; no mandate to stay at home
MISSOURI: State of emergency issued; no state enforced closures
MONTANA: State of emergency; Gov. Steve Bullock said plans forming for the state to start a gradual reopening after stay-at-home orders expire April 24; Montana National Guard conducting thermal screening at airports/rail stations; schools closed; non-essential businesses closed; anyone entering state required to self-quarantine for two weeks
NEBRASKA: State of emergency; schools closed for remainder of school year; 10-person gathering limit for child care centers, weddings, and funerals; salons, strip cubs, tattoo parlors closed
NEVADA: State of emergency; Las Vegas hotels, casinos, nightclubs, day clubs, spas, salons, gyms and other non-essential businesses closed; sporting and recreation venues close; limited number of customers inside grocery stores at once, employees must stand 6 feer away from customers, self-check stands that can’t be sanitized between customers closed; worship services limited to 10 people and must maintain 6 feet of distance; restaurants can only offer take-out and pickup orders; all K-12 schools to close through early April
NEW HAMPSHIRE: State of emergency; all non-essential businesses and services closed through May 4; stay-at-home order beginning March 27; all public schools to close for rest of the school year and transition to remote learning; gatherings limited to 50 people; dining-in eateries closed
NEW JERSEY: State of emergency; all gatherings prohibited; non-essential businesses closed; stay-at-home order for non-healthcare and non-food industry workers; schools closed; universities closed; restaurants and bars to close and only offer delivery and takeout; Hoboken enacts curfew from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. beginning March 16; statewide curfew between 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
NEW MEXICO: State of emergency; stay-at-home order until April 30; all non-essential businesses closed; public schools closed
NEW YORK: State of emergency; all non-essential businesses closed until May 15; 50-person gathering limited; stay-at-home order for all non-essential workers; March 16; ban on gatherings of all sized with $1,000 fine for social-distancing violations; National Guard deployed
NORTH CAROLINA: State of emergency; public schools closed; non-essential businesses closed; all bars and restaurants closed but offer delivery options; gatherings limited to 10 people or less
NORTH DAKOTA: State of emergency; schools closed until May 1; bars, restaurants, salons, tattoo and massage parlors closed; ND Department of Health advises nursing homes and long-term care facilities to bar visitors
OHIO: State of emergency; Gov. Mike DeWine said April 16 that the state will begin first phase of reopening May 1; shelter-in-place order, disobedience punishable by misdemeanor or civil court action; all non-essential businesses closed, with exception of take-out services; 10-person gathering limit with exemption for religious services; schools closed until possibly the end of the year
OKLAHOMA: State of emergency; Gov. Kevin Stitt said April 15 that plan is being developed to to reopen the state’s economy as early as April 30; “Safer at Home” order for adults over the age of 65 and other vulnerable residents until May 6; elective surgeries to resume April 24; non-essential businesses closed; gatherings limited to 10 people; schools closed
OREGON: State of emergency; stay-at-home order; bars and restaurants closed with exception for takeout and delivery; gatherings limited to 25 people; all schools closed starting March 16 until at least April 28
PENNSYLVANIA: Emergency disaster declaration; stay-at-home order until April 30; all non-essential businesses ordered closed throughout state; all schools closed for remainder of school year; officials suggest 10 person gathering limit; residents asked to wear masks when leaving home
RHODE ISLAND: State of emergency; stay-at-home orders until May 8; disobedience of stay-at-home orders punishable with fines; public schools closed beginning March 16; all non-essential businesses closed
SOUTH CAROLINA: State of emergency; stay-at-home orders until April 27; all public schools closed; non-essential businesses closed; dine-in restaurants closed with takeout and delivery options available
SOUTH DAKOTA: State of emergency; schools closed; non-essential personnel in state government to work from home
TENNESSEE: State of emergency; Gov. Bill Lee says state would begin reopening the economy in May; stay-at-home order until April 30; schools closed; non-essential businesses closed; gatherings limited to 10 people
TEXAS: State of emergency; non-essential businesses closed; schools closed; stay-at-home orders until April 30; restrictions on visitors to elderly care facilities, hospitals, prisons, and daycare centers; Texas National Guard activated March 17
UTAH: State of emergency; schools closed for remainder of year; recommended gathering limit is 10 people; some counties issue stay-at-home order including Salt Lake City; some counties close non-essential businesses
VERMONT: State of emergency; farmers markets will be able to operate with strict social distancing guidelines beginning May 1; schools closed; stay-at-home order until at least May 15; non-essential businesses closed; gatherings limited to 10 people
VIRGINIA: State of emergency; stay-at-home order until June 10; schools closed; gatherings limited to 10 people; non-essential businesses closed
WASHINGTON: State of emergency; stay-at-home orders until May 4; schools closed; non-essential businesses closed; National Guard deployed
WEST VIRGINIA: State of emergency; stay-at-home order; all public schools closed beginning March 16; non-essential businesses closed
WISCONSIN: State of emergency; stay-at-home order until May 26; golf courses can reopen upon order’s expiration; public libraries, arts and crafts stores may offer curbside pickup; essential businesses and non-essential travel prohibited; gatherings limited to 10 people; schools closed
WYOMING: State of emergency; schools closed; non-essential personal services including nail salons, hair salons and barber shops, cosmetology, electrology and esthetic services, massage parlors, and tattoo, body art and piercing shops closed
WASHINGTON, D.C.: State of emergency; stay-at-home order; schools closed; all non-essential businesses closed; gatherings limited to 10 people; all restaurants will become grab-and-go/takeout/delivery-only
PUERTO RICO: State of emergency; stay-at-home order; curfew beginning at 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.; non-essential businesses closed
This post will continue to be updated.


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--New York City Public Schools To Close

New York City Public Schools To Close

After significant pressure from groups concerned about the coronavirus spread in New York City , New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday that all public schools in the city will close , the New York Times reported .
The measure will affect the lives of 1.1 million children an over 1 million parents , and was undertaken to slow the spread of the coronavirus , the primary concern for local politicians , public health experts , parents and educators in recent days , according to the New York Times .
The New York City public school system is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools .
The closure will last until at least April 20 , but could last through the end of the school year or even the rest of 2020 , Mayor Bill DeBlasio said according to the New York Times .
( RELATED : Cuomo Paints Dire Picture Of Coronavirus In New York , Expects ‘ Wave ’ Of Patients To Flood Hospitals ) The closure is expected to significantly disrupt the parents of students , especially those who work at hospitals and care for the elderly , critical work that will be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of patients in need of care .
There is also little recourse for students who are homeless .
“ To say the least , this is a very troubling moment , a moment where I am just distraught at having to take this action .
But I became convinced over the course of today that there was no other choice , ” de Blasio said Sunday , according to the New York Post .
He added that the decision was “ something not in a million years I could have imagined ” having @ @ @

After significant pressure from groups concerned about the coronavirus spread in New York City, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday that all public schools in the city will close, the New York Times reported.
The measure will affect the lives of 1.1 million children an over 1 million parents, and was undertaken to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the primary concern for local politicians, public health experts, parents and educators in recent days, according to the New York Times.
Beginning tomorrow, students will not report to school buildings for instruction as we transition to Remote Learning and Regional Enrichment Centers. More information is available at https://t.co/a6osApfhy7. https://t.co/iJMja2nk03 — NYC Public Schools (@NYCSchools) March 15, 2020
The New York City public school system is the nation’s largest and includes 1,800 schools. The closure will last until at least April 20, but could last through the end of the school year or even the rest of 2020, Mayor Bill DeBlasio said according to the New York Times. (RELATED: Cuomo Paints Dire Picture Of Coronavirus In New York, Expects ‘Wave’ Of Patients To Flood Hospitals)
The closure is expected to significantly disrupt the parents of students, especially those who work at hospitals and care for the elderly, critical work that will be in high demand as hospitals face the deluge of patients in need of care. There is also little recourse for students who are homeless.
“To say the least, this is a very troubling moment, a moment where I am just distraught at having to take this action. But I became convinced over the course of today that there was no other choice,” de Blasio said Sunday, according to the New York Post. He added that the decision was “something not in a million years I could have imagined” having to do.


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--Pence: White House Will Announce Monday New ‘Recommendations For The Public’ On Social Distancing

Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday that the White House coronavirus task force will announce Monday “ broad recommendations for the public ” on how to behave to limit the spread of the coronavirus .
“ You ’ re gon na see some advanced updated guidelines tomorrow , ” said Dr. Anthony Fauci , the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a top health official on the White House coronavirus task force .
He signaled the guidance would resemble what is currently going on in several European countries : namely the closing of restaurants , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Donald Trump briefly addressed reporters at Sunday ’ s briefing , touching on his teleconference with grocery store executives and new Federal Reserve rate cuts , before leaving and allowing Vice President Mike Pence to lead the briefing .
The news comes on the heels of several states taking advanced measures to contain the spread of the virus .
Both Illinois and Ohio announced Sunday that all bars and restaurants will be closed for the foreseeable future .
California is allowing restaurants to remain open but all nightclubs , bars and wineries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social media showed people in many large cities not heeding the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on social distancing .
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo also called on Trump to mobilize the Army Corps of Engineers to help with the high number of patients flooding New York ’ s emergency rooms .
“ We are looking at a new war that nobody has seen before , ” he said Sunday .
“ We have never fought a virus before like this with this potential consequence.
” Fauci said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be prepared they ’ re going to have to hunker down significantly more than we as a country are doing.
” ( RELATED : Here ’ s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus ) “ I like to be criticized when I say ‘ oh , you ’ re being too overreactive.
’ That ’ s good for me , ” he added , signaling he was in favor of a federally mandated 2-week quarantine .
“ You know , I would prefer as much as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should really be overly aggressive and get criticized for overreacting .
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Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday that the White House coronavirus task force will announce Monday “broad recommendations for the public” on how to behave to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
“You’re gonna see some advanced updated guidelines tomorrow,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a top health official on the White House coronavirus task force. He signaled the guidance would resemble what is currently going on in several European countries: namely the closing of restaurants, bars, schools and the like.
President Donald Trump briefly addressed reporters at Sunday’s briefing, touching on his teleconference with grocery store executives and new Federal Reserve rate cuts, before leaving and allowing Vice President Mike Pence to lead the briefing.
The news comes on the heels of several states taking advanced measures to contain the spread of the virus. Both Illinois and Ohio announced Sunday that all bars and restaurants will be closed for the foreseeable future. California is allowing restaurants to remain open but all nightclubs, bars and wineries will close.
#BREAKING California Governor Gavin Newsom orders all bars, nightclubs, wineries, pubs, etc across the state to close. Restaurants to remain open, must reduce capacity. — Greta Wall (@GretaLWall) March 15, 2020
Video and images across social media showed people in many large cities not heeding the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on social distancing.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo also called on Trump to mobilize the Army Corps of Engineers to help with the high number of patients flooding New York’s emergency rooms.
“We are looking at a new war that nobody has seen before,” he said Sunday. “We have never fought a virus before like this with this potential consequence.”
Fauci said earlier Sunday morning that “Americans should be prepared they’re going to have to hunker down significantly more than we as a country are doing.” (RELATED: Here’s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus)
“I like to be criticized when I say ‘oh, you’re being too overreactive.’ That’s good for me,” he added, signaling he was in favor of a federally mandated 2-week quarantine. “You know, I would prefer as much as we possibly could. I think we should really be overly aggressive and get criticized for overreacting.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--MSNBC Analyst Accuses Fox News Of ‘Getting People Killed For Years’

MSNBC analyst Eric Boehlert claimed that Fox News has been responsible “ for getting people killed for years ” during a segment on “ AM Joy ” Sunday morning .
Boehlert ’ s claim came during the middle of a conversation about the novel coronavirus , which has continued to spread across the world .
Earlier in the hour , host Joy Reid pointed to a piece from the Washington Post ’ s Margaret Sullivan , who called on Fox News to “ tell the truth about coronavirus.
” “ Anyone waiting for Rupert Murdoch to do the right thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long time , after someone who has watched him for 20 years , ” Boehlert said .
“ Look , Fox News has been getting people killed for years , just look at the crusade against affordable health care , their crusade against expanding Medicaid .
This is not unusual for them .
It ’ s far more dire.
” WaPo ’ s piece specifically asked Murdoch , a media mogul who owns the corporation that owns Fox , to force the network to be honest .
Sullivan accused Fox News of being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more devoted to maintaining power than shedding light on the truth.
” The article also reads that Fox News is not taking the coronavirus threat seriously , a point that Boehlert expanded on .
“ But now the mind-meld of Fox News and Trump is potentially lethal as Trump plays down the seriousness of the coronavirus and , hearing nothing but applause from his favorite information source for doing so , sees little reason to change , ” according to Sullivan ’ s article .
The MSNBC analyst also claimed that Fox News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ just a conservative news organization.
” He added that the network is “ a cancer on this country.
” “ Their programming is to vilify , stir hatred and paranoia and if a pandemic is the backdrop , they ’ re gon na do it , ” according to Boehlert .
“ This is textbook brainwashing .
So , the problem is when people watch Fox News , the hardcore viewers , they don ’ t watch it with an a la carte menu.
” “ They don ’ t pick and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or maybe they ’ re not going to believe .
They ’ re all in .
They believe everything .
Even during a pandemic.
” ( RELATED : Disaster Capitalism In Full Swing As Kid Caught Selling Squirts Of Hand Sanitizer And Americans Go Berserk At Stores )

MSNBC analyst Eric Boehlert claimed that Fox News has been responsible “for getting people killed for years” during a segment on “AM Joy” Sunday morning.
Boehlert’s claim came during the middle of a conversation about the novel coronavirus, which has continued to spread across the world. Earlier in the hour, host Joy Reid pointed to a piece from the Washington Post’s Margaret Sullivan, who called on Fox News to “tell the truth about coronavirus.”
“Anyone waiting for Rupert Murdoch to do the right thing will be waiting a very, very long time, after someone who has watched him for 20 years,” Boehlert said. “Look, Fox News has been getting people killed for years, just look at the crusade against affordable health care, their crusade against expanding Medicaid. This is not unusual for them. It’s far more dire.”
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WaPo’s piece specifically asked Murdoch, a media mogul who owns the corporation that owns Fox, to force the network to be honest. Sullivan accused Fox News of being “a de facto state-run media monster more devoted to maintaining power than shedding light on the truth.”
The article also reads that Fox News is not taking the coronavirus threat seriously, a point that Boehlert expanded on.
“But now the mind-meld of Fox News and Trump is potentially lethal as Trump plays down the seriousness of the coronavirus and, hearing nothing but applause from his favorite information source for doing so, sees little reason to change,” according to Sullivan’s article.
The MSNBC analyst also claimed that Fox News brainwashes its viewers and is more than “just a conservative news organization.” He added that the network is “a cancer on this country.”
“Their programming is to vilify, stir hatred and paranoia and if a pandemic is the backdrop, they’re gonna do it,” according to Boehlert. “This is textbook brainwashing. So, the problem is when people watch Fox News, the hardcore viewers, they don’t watch it with an a la carte menu.”
“They don’t pick and choose which topics they think they believe or maybe they’re not going to believe. They’re all in. They believe everything. Even during a pandemic.” (RELATED: Disaster Capitalism In Full Swing As Kid Caught Selling Squirts Of Hand Sanitizer And Americans Go Berserk At Stores)


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--‘It Makes Me Very Happy’: Trump Praises Fed As Interest Rates Are Slashed To Near Zero

The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates to near zero on Sunday as part of a series of measures intended to combat the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
The central bank cut rates to 0 % to 0.25 % , the central bank announced in a statement .
The Fed will also purchase $ 700 billion worth of Treasury and mortgage-backed securities through quantitative easing , a measure previously used during the Great Recession to get money flowing back into the markets , The Washington Post reported .
President Donald Trump , who on Friday criticized the Fed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with other nations ’ central banks , hailed the bank ’ s move during a press conference Sunday .
“ It makes me very happy , ” Trump said .
“ I want to congratulate the Federal Reserve .
For starters , they ’ ve lowered the Fed rate from what it was , which was 1 % to 1.25 % , and it ’ s been lowered down to 0 % to 0.25 % .
” “ That ’ s a big difference .
It ’ s quite a bit , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really great for our country.
” ( RELATED : Here ’ s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus ) The Fed said in a statement Sunday it was prepared to “ use its full range of tools ” to support the economy amid the coronavirus-induced economic slump .
“ The coronavirus outbreak has harmed communities and disrupted economic activity in many countries , including the United States .
Global financial conditions have also been significantly affected , ” the Fed said .
The Fed said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place until the central bank is “ confident that the economy has weathered recent events and is on track to achieve its maximum employment and price stability goals.
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The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates to near zero on Sunday as part of a series of measures intended to combat the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The central bank cut rates to 0% to 0.25%, the central bank announced in a statement. The Fed will also purchase $700 billion worth of Treasury and mortgage-backed securities through quantitative easing, a measure previously used during the Great Recession to get money flowing back into the markets, The Washington Post reported.
President Donald Trump, who on Friday criticized the Fed for not lowering interest rates in line with other nations’ central banks, hailed the bank’s move during a press conference Sunday.
TRUMP on Fed lowering interest rates to zero: “It makes me very happy.” pic.twitter.com/5JK1UCtxEU — JM Rieger (@RiegerReport) March 15, 2020
“It makes me very happy,” Trump said. “I want to congratulate the Federal Reserve. For starters, they’ve lowered the Fed rate from what it was, which was 1% to 1.25%, and it’s been lowered down to 0% to 0.25%.”
“That’s a big difference. It’s quite a bit,” Trump said. “It’s really great for our country.” (RELATED: Here’s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus)
The Fed said in a statement Sunday it was prepared to “use its full range of tools” to support the economy amid the coronavirus-induced economic slump.
“The coronavirus outbreak has harmed communities and disrupted economic activity in many countries, including the United States. Global financial conditions have also been significantly affected,” the Fed said.
The Fed said the reduced interest rates are expected to stay in place until the central bank is “confident that the economy has weathered recent events and is on track to achieve its maximum employment and price stability goals.”
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thedailycaller--2020-03-15--All Bars And Restaurants In Ohio, Illinois To Close Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

The governors of Ohio and Illinois announced Sunday that they will sign orders closing all bars and restaurants in their states to curb the spread of coronavirus .
Ohio Gov .
Mike DeWine announced that his order will close all bars and restaurants in the state indefinitely starting at 9 p.m. Sunday .
Establishments will still be able to provide carry-out and delivery service to their customers , DeWine said .
“ What we can ’ t have is people congregating and seated , ” he said .
“ I ’ m aware that this will impact many , many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republican , tweeted .
“ Every day we delay , more people will die.
” Illinois Gov .
J.B. Pritzker , a Democrat , announced on Sunday that he will also be signing an order closing all bars and restaurants to dine-in customers in his state starting at the close of business Monday .
However , unlike DeWine ’ s , Pritzker ’ s order is set to expire on March 30 .
“ The time for persuasion and public appeals is over , ” Pritzker said .
“ The time for action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joke .
No one is immune to this , and you have an obligation to act in the best interests of all people of this state.
” Both Ohio and Illinois are scheduled to hold presidential primary elections Tuesday .
The top election officials in both states joined officials from Arizona and Florida , which also vote Tuesday , saying voters can “ safely and securely ” cast ballots since polling locations don ’ t produce the same level of exposure as other types of mass gatherings .
Pritzker said Sunday when announcing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not postpone Tuesday ’ s primary , saying “ democracy must continue.
” “ If we delayed the election , it is unclear when we might be able to hold another one , ” Pritzker said .
The restaurant and bar closures in Ohio and Illinois follow the closures of schools in at least 20 states due to coronavirus .
( RELATED : ‘ Only Essential Services Should Remain Open ’ : New York City Comptroller Calls For Total Shutdown ) Ohio may keep its schools closed for the remainder of the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ State of the Union ” on Sunday .
“ I have learned about talking to the experts , it ’ s not just one thing , [ we ] have to do a lot of different things and do them early , ” the Ohio governor said .
“ And that ’ s what we ’ re trying to do in Ohio.
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The governors of Ohio and Illinois announced Sunday that they will sign orders closing all bars and restaurants in their states to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced that his order will close all bars and restaurants in the state indefinitely starting at 9 p.m. Sunday. Establishments will still be able to provide carry-out and delivery service to their customers, DeWine said.
“What we can’t have is people congregating and seated,” he said.
Establishments can stay open for carry-out and delivery. What we can’t have is people congregating and seated. #COVID19 #COVID19OhioReady pic.twitter.com/3EaBWeeMdr — Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) March 15, 2020
“I’m aware that this will impact many, many good workers,” DeWine, a Republican, tweeted. “Every day we delay, more people will die.”
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, announced on Sunday that he will also be signing an order closing all bars and restaurants to dine-in customers in his state starting at the close of business Monday.
However, unlike DeWine’s, Pritzker’s order is set to expire on March 30.
“The time for persuasion and public appeals is over,” Pritzker said. “The time for action is here. This is not a joke. No one is immune to this, and you have an obligation to act in the best interests of all people of this state.”
Both Ohio and Illinois are scheduled to hold presidential primary elections Tuesday. The top election officials in both states joined officials from Arizona and Florida, which also vote Tuesday, saying voters can “safely and securely” cast ballots since polling locations don’t produce the same level of exposure as other types of mass gatherings.
Pritzker said Sunday when announcing his restaurant closure order that he will not postpone Tuesday’s primary, saying “democracy must continue.”
“If we delayed the election, it is unclear when we might be able to hold another one,” Pritzker said.
The restaurant and bar closures in Ohio and Illinois follow the closures of schools in at least 20 states due to coronavirus. (RELATED: ‘Only Essential Services Should Remain Open’: New York City Comptroller Calls For Total Shutdown)
Ohio may keep its schools closed for the remainder of the year, DeWine said on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday.
“I have learned about talking to the experts, it’s not just one thing, [we] have to do a lot of different things and do them early,” the Ohio governor said. “And that’s what we’re trying to do in Ohio.”
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thedailycaller--2020-03-15--Democrats’ Impeachment Lawyer Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Blames Trump For ‘Gaslighting’ America

Democratic impeachment lawyer Daniel Goldman announced Sunday that he ’ s tested positive for coronavirus — and immediately blamed President Donald Trump for “ gaslighting ” America .
Goldman explained his situation through a series of tweets , explaining the difficulty that he had experienced even getting access to a test and suggesting that the Trump administration was at fault for too slow a response in providing tests and spreading false information .
( RELATED : Devin Nunes Suggests Going Out To Restaurants — Health Experts Advise The Opposite Amid Coronavirus Fears ) Goldman immediately pivoted from sharing his news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of preparation with regard to testing — an issue which Dr. Anthony Fauci conceded during his congressional testimony was “ a failing.
” Goldman went on to accuse the Trump administration of keeping tests away from the public in order to “ keep numbers down , ” saying , “ it is impossible to reach any conclusion other than that the President is sacrificing the health of the American public for his own personal interests.
” The lack of testing , which Goldman blamed on Trump ’ s political motives , would lead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — with or without symptoms — who were then unknowingly passing it to vulnerable populations .
Goldman concluded with a call for Americans to take care of each other , adding , “ I may be the first you know who tested positive , but I won ’ t be the last .
Let ’ s take care of each other , listen to the experts and the cities , states and corporations who are taking the lead in the absence of the fed government , and get through this together .
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Democratic impeachment lawyer Daniel Goldman announced Sunday that he’s tested positive for coronavirus — and immediately blamed President Donald Trump for “gaslighting” America.
Goldman explained his situation through a series of tweets, explaining the difficulty that he had experienced even getting access to a test and suggesting that the Trump administration was at fault for too slow a response in providing tests and spreading false information. (RELATED: Devin Nunes Suggests Going Out To Restaurants — Health Experts Advise The Opposite Amid Coronavirus Fears)
FINAL UPDATE (thread): My #COVID19 test came back positive. I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of support. It means a lot to my family and me. I am almost back to 100%. I’m lucky enough not to fall in the vulnerable category and, for me, it was just like the flu. 1/ — Daniel Goldman (@danielsgoldman) March 15, 2020
Goldman immediately pivoted from sharing his news to criticizing the administration’s lack of preparation with regard to testing — an issue which Dr. Anthony Fauci conceded during his congressional testimony was “a failing.”
My difficulty in getting a test despite the exact symptoms and a neg flu test underscores how shockingly unprepared this administration is to deal with this pandemic. In fact, I was told that NYC hospitals STILL would not test my wife — with similar symptoms — unless admitted. 2/ — Daniel Goldman (@danielsgoldman) March 15, 2020
@realDonaldTrump can try to gaslight the American public by repeatedly saying that everyone who needs a test can get one, but that was not true one month ago (when it should have been the case) and it is not true today (when there is no excuse). 3/ — Daniel Goldman (@danielsgoldman) March 15, 2020
Goldman went on to accuse the Trump administration of keeping tests away from the public in order to “keep numbers down,” saying, “it is impossible to reach any conclusion other than that the President is sacrificing the health of the American public for his own personal interests.”
Given his stated desire to “keep numbers down” for his political benefit, it is impossible to reach any conclusion other than that the President is sacrificing the health of the American public for his own personal interests. 4/ — Daniel Goldman (@danielsgoldman) March 15, 2020
The lack of testing, which Goldman blamed on Trump’s political motives, would lead to more and more people carrying coronavirus — with or without symptoms — who were then unknowingly passing it to vulnerable populations.
The upshot of my experience is that there are almost certainly hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of people walking around the United States with #COVID19. I didn’t take no for an answer to get a test, but many people might. And they go home to transmit it unknowingly. 5/ — Daniel Goldman (@danielsgoldman) March 15, 2020
And because I did not knowingly come into contact with a “known positive”, docs said my family could go about their business. But we can’t know if people are positive if they can’t get a test! This is the administration’s great failing — the only way to stop this is to test. 6/ — Daniel Goldman (@danielsgoldman) March 15, 2020
Goldman concluded with a call for Americans to take care of each other, adding, “I may be the first you know who tested positive, but I won’t be the last. Let’s take care of each other, listen to the experts and the cities, states and corporations who are taking the lead in the absence of the fed government, and get through this together.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-15--ISIS To Terrorists: Stay Away From Coronavirus-Stricken Europe

ISIS is warning terrorists to avoid operations in Europe as the coronavirus continues to infect and kill people on the continent .
Though Europe has been a favorite location for the terrorist group to attack civilians in shootings and bombings , ISIS told its followers to “ stay away from the land of the epidemic ” in “ sharia directives ” that read like a travel alert from a legitimate government , the Sunday Times reported Sunday .
ISIS also provided the same hygienic advice that has become popular in nations combatting the coronavirus : thorough hand washing and covering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The sharia directive calls the coronavirus a “ plague ” that has been “ sent by God on whosoever He wills.
” ( RELATED : President Trump Appoints Vice President Trump To Head Coronavirus Task Force ) “ Illnesses do not strike by themselves but by the command and decree of God , ” the directive read .
ISIS also told followers who are already in Europe to stay put and not travel back to the Middle East .
The “ healthy should not enter the land of the epidemic and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” it said .
Terrorist-friendly Iran has also been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus .
Reports suggest that the mass graves dug to accommodate those who have died as result of the disease are large enough to be identified from space satellites .
( RELATED : President Trump Orders Near-Total Ban Of Travel From Europe To US In Coronavirus Address ) Almost 10 % of Iranian parliamentarians have been infected with the virus and members of the government have died from the disease .
Mohammad Mirmohammadi , an adviser of Iran ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the COVID-19 on Monday while Iran ’ s former ambassador to the Vatican was another fatality .
Last Wednesday , the World Health Organization made the call to officially label the coronavirus a pandemic .

ISIS is warning terrorists to avoid operations in Europe as the coronavirus continues to infect and kill people on the continent.
Though Europe has been a favorite location for the terrorist group to attack civilians in shootings and bombings, ISIS told its followers to “stay away from the land of the epidemic” in “sharia directives” that read like a travel alert from a legitimate government, the Sunday Times reported Sunday.
ISIS also provided the same hygienic advice that has become popular in nations combatting the coronavirus: thorough hand washing and covering of the mouth when sneezing or yawning. The sharia directive calls the coronavirus a “plague” that has been “sent by God on whosoever He wills.” (RELATED: President Trump Appoints Vice President Trump To Head Coronavirus Task Force)
“Illnesses do not strike by themselves but by the command and decree of God,” the directive read. ISIS also told followers who are already in Europe to stay put and not travel back to the Middle East.
The “healthy should not enter the land of the epidemic and the afflicted should not exit from it,” it said.
Terrorist-friendly Iran has also been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus. Reports suggest that the mass graves dug to accommodate those who have died as result of the disease are large enough to be identified from space satellites. (RELATED: President Trump Orders Near-Total Ban Of Travel From Europe To US In Coronavirus Address)
Almost 10% of Iranian parliamentarians have been infected with the virus and members of the government have died from the disease. Mohammad Mirmohammadi, an adviser of Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, died from the COVID-19 on Monday while Iran’s former ambassador to the Vatican was another fatality.
Last Wednesday, the World Health Organization made the call to officially label the coronavirus a pandemic.