thedailycaller--2020-11-22--Here Are The Pro-Union Labor Laws Joe Biden Has Promised To Pass As President

• During his campaign , President-elect Joe Biden promised to create “ millions ” of new union jobs , vowed to sign the pro-union Protecting the Right to Organize Act and received the endorsement of numerous labor unions .
• “ His campaign platform laid out an aggressively pro-union policy agenda from top to bottom , ” Maxford Nelsen , the director of labor policy at the Freedom Foundation , told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
• A Biden administration will likely implement policies that facilitate labor organizing , shorten union elections and reverse key President Donald Trump administration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden campaigned on a series of labor policies , which would dramatically cut back on state right-to-work laws and potentially empower fading labor unions , experts said .
President-elect Joe Biden officially announced his candidacy for president at a local International Brotherhood of Teamsters ( IBT ) union hall in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , in April 2019 .
In his year and a half of campaigning , Biden laid out his vision for “ strengthening worker organizing , ” said he would sign the pro-union Protecting the Right to Organize ( PRO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions ” of new union jobs and visited numerous union headquarters .
“ Joe Biden , on the campaign trail , made it very clear that he was a significant supporter of labor unions , ” Maxford Nelsen , the director of labor policy at the Freedom Foundation , told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
“ His campaign platform laid out an aggressively pro-union policy agenda from top to bottom.
” In addition to IBT ’ s endorsement , Biden received endorsements from many of the most prominent U.S. unions including the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Teachers , the Service Employees International Union ( SEIU ) and the American Federation of State , County and Municipal Employees ( AFSCME ) .
The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations ( AFL-CIO ) , a federation of 55 unions and 12.5 million total members , endorsed Biden in May .
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka called Biden a “ lifelong supporter of workers ” in the federation ’ s endorsement message .
( RELATED : ‘ Pro-Labor , Pro-Worker Administration ’ : Labor Leaders Expect Union Resurgence Under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s going to be the most pro-worker president we ’ ve ever seen , and I absolutely believe him , ” Trumka recently told NBC News .
Employers should expect the Biden administration to implement policies , which facilitate labor organizing , shorten union elections and reverse key National Labor Relations Board ( NLRB ) decisions made under the Trump administration , according to The National Law Review .
Under Biden , federal law could also begin to classify many freelancers as employees opening these workers up to unionization .
Union @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with just 10.3 % of workers belonging to unions in 2019 , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics .
Biden has blamed income inequality on declining union membership .
Signing the PRO Act into law , which would overhaul several aspects of existing labor law in the U.S. , would likely be the most substantial labor action Biden could take , according to The Wall Street Journal .
The legislation was introduced by Democratic leaders in May 2019 and passed in the House mainly along party lines in February , but hasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republican-controlled Senate .
“ The PRO Act is not just something Biden has endorsed , ” Grover Norquist , president of Americans for Tax Reform , told the DCNF .
“ The PRO Act is the bill that the labor unions say that they have to have and that Nancy Pelosi made everybody vote on.
” The legislation is a compilation of various policy changes that labor unions support , which would make it easier for unions to organize private-sector employees and minimize employees ’ choice in unionization , according to Nelson .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sends Rare Warning To Two Major Labor Unions ) The U.S. Chamber of Commerce called the legislation a “ litany ” of every failed labor policy in the last 30 years .
“ One of the most concerning components would be a federal ban on state-passed right-to-work laws , ” Nelson said .
Right-to-work legislation guarantees citizens the ability to choose whether they ’ d like to join or not join a labor union , according to the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation .
This type of legislation is fiercely opposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rights away from working people .
Such laws exist in 27 states , according to the National Conference of State Legislatures .
Nine of those states have adopted amendments , which enshrine right-to-work in their constitution .
“ Under the PRO Act , all of those state laws would be overruled and unions in all 50 states could require private-sector employees to pay dues and fees or be fired , ” Nelson said .
( RELATED : UAW Abandons Federal Lawsuit Seeking To Overturn Michigan Union Law ) “ That is immensely concerning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economic competitiveness grounds , ” he added .
The Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 , which created the NLRB and allowed workers to avoid unionization , specifically did not require workers to unionize as a condition of employment .
By signing the PRO Act , Biden would abolish laws in more than half of states and force workers to join unions and pay dues , according to the WSJ .
The PRO Act would also implement the “ ABC ” test , a series of conditions defining an employee , according to Nelson .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an “ ABC ” test when Democratic Gov .
Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 5 into law in 2019 , but that test has faced legal challenges and voters passed a proposition on Nov. 3 to exempt app-based gig workers from it .
Uber , Lyft , Doordash and other app-based companies spent hundreds of millions of dollars on the effort to pass the proposition .
The proposition exempted the companies from Assembly Bill 5 , but would not exempt them from the PRO Act .
The test would lead to more workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to unionization and union coercion , according to the WSJ .
“ Unions have , for many years now , waged a war against independent contractors , ” Nelson told the DCNF .
“ Unions ’ preferred model of employment is for everybody to be in a traditional nine-to-five , 40-hour a week job punching and punching out.
” “ That ’ s the environment that is most conducive to union organizing , ” he added .
( RELATED : Auto Worker Files Charges Against UAW , Says Union Kept Taking Dues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ example of how labor unions have benefited from reclassifying independent contractors as freelancers , the Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS ) issued a final rule that prohibited states from making Medicaid payments to third parties such as unions .
The rule was put into place because hundreds of thousands of home care workers , mainly in California , had been unionized and thus portions of their paycheck , which comes from Medicaid , were being directed to unions as a dues fee .
Five states , led by California , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the bargaining power of home care workers had been hampered , according to Ballotpedia News .
The U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California blocked the rule on Tuesday , siding with the states involved in the lawsuit .
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said the ruling was a “ victory for our state and for the collective bargaining rights of homecare workers.
” Becerra has reportedly been floated to potentially head the Department of Justice under Biden , according to Politico .
Home care workers being unionized amounts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million per year in dues for unions like the SEIU , according to Nelson .
The PRO Act would also alter the way in which union elections are conducted .
The current process would be changed to make it easier for employees to petition to form a union and to disallow employers from forcing workers to attend “ anti-union ” meetings , according to the Economic Policy Institute .
However , the bill would promote a system of card-check organizing , according to the Competitive Enterprise Institute .
Card-checking would mean employees are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secret ballot , allowing union representatives to identify who opposed or favored unionization .
Nelson and Norquist both said this system would allow union leaders to intimidate workers into voting in favor of unionization .
( RELATED : AFL-CIO Mired In Internal Power Struggle As Union Leaders Battle Over Who To Endorse For Labor Secretary ) “ Under card-check , a union will approach employees one-on-one and try to pressure , coerce and see whatever is necessary to get employees to sign union-authorization cards , ” Nelson said .
“ And if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the employees in a workplace to sign cards , the union will then submit those cards to the National Labor Relations Board and be certified without any election being conducted.
” In 2018 , the Supreme Court ruled in Janus v. AFSCME that public sector workers nationwide can not be forced to pay union dues as a condition of employment , according to a Liberty Justice Center report .
Since the decision , union membership has declined slightly and unions have seen revenue drop from lost dues , a Manhattan Institute study showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Supreme Court is a blatant slap in the face for educators , nurses , firefighters , police officers and all public servants who make our communities strong and safe , ” former president of the National Education Association Lily Eskelsen García said in a statement following the ruling .
García was joined by several other union leaders who decried the decision .
The decision was celebrated by those who thought workers had previously been forced into joining unions and paying dues .
( RELATED : California ’ s Proposition 22 Is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ History .
The Result Could Affect A Biden Presidency ) “ Now that public-sector unions can no longer extract union fees from workers who want nothing to do with them , public unions will have to work harder to provide services that will prompt workers to join their ranks , ” a Heritage Foundation report said .
While the Supreme Court decision is the law of the land and can not be countered by legislation or executive action , there are several ways a Biden administration could curb Janus v. AFSCME .
First @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being litigated related to questions arising from the 2018 ruling , according to Nelson .
Biden could begin appointing judges to federal courts who are sympathetic to unions , but this would hinge on Democrats winning both of Georgia ’ s January special elections .
Another way Biden could attempt to counter the effects of Janus v. AFSCME would be by signing the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act .
Democrats introduced the legislation , which was endorsed by the AFL-CIO and AFSCME , hours after the Supreme Court ’ s decision .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for public sector bargaining rights , according to the Economic Policy Institute .
It would force states , which don ’ t mandate collective bargaining , to follow the national standard .
“ The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act would set a federal mandate and minimum standards or regulations for how public sector collective bargaining is to take place , ” Nelson said .
“ The effect would be to increase the pool of potential union members in the public sector quite dramatically.
” He continued : “ So if Janus means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay union dues , one way to offset the loss of members is to increase the pool of people that you can solicit membership from.
” ( RELATED : ‘ Shocking Level Of Greed ’ : Top NY Union Leader , 10 Others , Charged In Fraud And Bribery Scheme ) And Norquist said : “ You could certainly not enforce Janus as federal law and leave it up to the states and I don ’ t think Illinois spends a lot of time checking to see if it ’ s being abused.
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During his campaign, President-elect Joe Biden promised to create “millions” of new union jobs, vowed to sign the pro-union Protecting the Right to Organize Act and received the endorsement of numerous labor unions.
“His campaign platform laid out an aggressively pro-union policy agenda from top to bottom,” Maxford Nelsen, the director of labor policy at the Freedom Foundation, told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
A Biden administration will likely implement policies that facilitate labor organizing, shorten union elections and reverse key President Donald Trump administration National Labor Relations Board decisions.
President-elect Joe Biden campaigned on a series of labor policies, which would dramatically cut back on state right-to-work laws and potentially empower fading labor unions, experts said.
President-elect Joe Biden officially announced his candidacy for president at a local International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) union hall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in April 2019. In his year and a half of campaigning, Biden laid out his vision for “strengthening worker organizing,” said he would sign the pro-union Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, promised to create “millions” of new union jobs and visited numerous union headquarters.
“Joe Biden, on the campaign trail, made it very clear that he was a significant supporter of labor unions,” Maxford Nelsen, the director of labor policy at the Freedom Foundation, told the Daily Caller News Foundation. “His campaign platform laid out an aggressively pro-union policy agenda from top to bottom.”
In addition to IBT’s endorsement, Biden received endorsements from many of the most prominent U.S. unions including the National Education Association, the American Federation of Teachers, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), a federation of 55 unions and 12.5 million total members, endorsed Biden in May.
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka called Biden a “lifelong supporter of workers” in the federation’s endorsement message. (RELATED: ‘Pro-Labor, Pro-Worker Administration’: Labor Leaders Expect Union Resurgence Under A Biden Presidency)
“He said he’s going to be the most pro-worker president we’ve ever seen, and I absolutely believe him,” Trumka recently told NBC News.
Employers should expect the Biden administration to implement policies, which facilitate labor organizing, shorten union elections and reverse key National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decisions made under the Trump administration, according to The National Law Review. Under Biden, federal law could also begin to classify many freelancers as employees opening these workers up to unionization.
Union membership has been steadily declining for decades with just 10.3% of workers belonging to unions in 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Biden has blamed income inequality on declining union membership.
The PRO Act
Signing the PRO Act into law, which would overhaul several aspects of existing labor law in the U.S., would likely be the most substantial labor action Biden could take, according to The Wall Street Journal. The legislation was introduced by Democratic leaders in May 2019 and passed in the House mainly along party lines in February, but hasn’t received a vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
“The PRO Act is not just something Biden has endorsed,” Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, told the DCNF. “The PRO Act is the bill that the labor unions say that they have to have and that Nancy Pelosi made everybody vote on.”
The legislation is a compilation of various policy changes that labor unions support, which would make it easier for unions to organize private-sector employees and minimize employees’ choice in unionization, according to Nelsen. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Trump Administration Sends Rare Warning To Two Major Labor Unions)
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce called the legislation a “litany” of every failed labor policy in the last 30 years.
“One of the most concerning components would be a federal ban on state-passed right-to-work laws,” Nelsen said.
For years, President Trump and Republicans have waged a war on America’s labor unions. It will end on my watch. I’ll sign the PRO Act — making it easier for workers to organize and collectively bargain — and be the strongest labor president workers have ever had. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) September 7, 2020
Right-to-work legislation guarantees citizens the ability to choose whether they’d like to join or not join a labor union, according to the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. This type of legislation is fiercely opposed by unions, which they say take rights away from working people.
Such laws exist in 27 states, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Nine of those states have adopted amendments, which enshrine right-to-work in their constitution.
“Under the PRO Act, all of those state laws would be overruled and unions in all 50 states could require private-sector employees to pay dues and fees or be fired,” Nelsen said. (RELATED: UAW Abandons Federal Lawsuit Seeking To Overturn Michigan Union Law)
“That is immensely concerning, both on individual liberty grounds and economic competitiveness grounds,” he added.
The Taft-Hartley Act of 1947, which created the NLRB and allowed workers to avoid unionization, specifically did not require workers to unionize as a condition of employment. By signing the PRO Act, Biden would abolish laws in more than half of states and force workers to join unions and pay dues, according to the WSJ.
The PRO Act would also implement the “ABC” test, a series of conditions defining an employee, according to Nelsen. California became the first state to enact an “ABC” test when Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 5 into law in 2019, but that test has faced legal challenges and voters passed a proposition on Nov. 3 to exempt app-based gig workers from it.
Uber, Lyft, Doordash and other app-based companies spent hundreds of millions of dollars on the effort to pass the proposition. The proposition exempted the companies from Assembly Bill 5, but would not exempt them from the PRO Act.
The test would lead to more workers being classified as employees, opening them up to unionization and union coercion, according to the WSJ.
“Unions have, for many years now, waged a war against independent contractors,” Nelsen told the DCNF. “Unions’ preferred model of employment is for everybody to be in a traditional nine-to-five, 40-hour a week job punching and punching out.”
“That’s the environment that is most conducive to union organizing,” he added. (RELATED: Auto Worker Files Charges Against UAW, Says Union Kept Taking Dues After She Quit Membership)
In an example of how labor unions have benefited from reclassifying independent contractors as freelancers, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule that prohibited states from making Medicaid payments to third parties such as unions. The rule was put into place because hundreds of thousands of home care workers, mainly in California, had been unionized and thus portions of their paycheck, which comes from Medicaid, were being directed to unions as a dues fee.
Five states, led by California, sued HHS over the rule, arguing that the bargaining power of home care workers had been hampered, according to Ballotpedia News. The U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California blocked the rule on Tuesday, siding with the states involved in the lawsuit.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said the ruling was a “victory for our state and for the collective bargaining rights of homecare workers.” Becerra has reportedly been floated to potentially head the Department of Justice under Biden, according to Politico.
Home care workers being unionized amounts to a revenue stream of about $150 million per year in dues for unions like the SEIU, according to Nelsen.
#BREAKING: We secured a victory in our lawsuit defending Medicaid In-Home Supportive Services workers! When the President attacks unionized healthcare workers, he puts the care of hundreds of thousands of vulnerable Californians at risk. https://t.co/QjPsQttZI2 — Xavier Becerra (@AGBecerra) November 17, 2020
The PRO Act would also alter the way in which union elections are conducted. The current process would be changed to make it easier for employees to petition to form a union and to disallow employers from forcing workers to attend “anti-union” meetings, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
However, the bill would promote a system of card-check organizing, according to the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Card-checking would mean employees are not provided the opportunity to cast a secret ballot, allowing union representatives to identify who opposed or favored unionization.
Nelsen and Norquist both said this system would allow union leaders to intimidate workers into voting in favor of unionization. (RELATED: AFL-CIO Mired In Internal Power Struggle As Union Leaders Battle Over Who To Endorse For Labor Secretary)
“Under card-check, a union will approach employees one-on-one and try to pressure, coerce and see whatever is necessary to get employees to sign union-authorization cards,” Nelsen said. “And if they can get 50% plus one of the employees in a workplace to sign cards, the union will then submit those cards to the National Labor Relations Board and be certified without any election being conducted.”
Janus v. AFSCME
In 2018, the Supreme Court ruled in Janus v. AFSCME that public sector workers nationwide cannot be forced to pay union dues as a condition of employment, according to a Liberty Justice Center report. Since the decision, union membership has declined slightly and unions have seen revenue drop from lost dues, a Manhattan Institute study showed.
“Today’s radical decision by the Supreme Court is a blatant slap in the face for educators, nurses, firefighters, police officers and all public servants who make our communities strong and safe,” former president of the National Education Association Lily Eskelsen García said in a statement following the ruling.
García was joined by several other union leaders who decried the decision. The decision was celebrated by those who thought workers had previously been forced into joining unions and paying dues. (RELATED: California’s Proposition 22 Is The Most Expensive Ballot Measure In State History. The Result Could Affect A Biden Presidency)
“Now that public-sector unions can no longer extract union fees from workers who want nothing to do with them, public unions will have to work harder to provide services that will prompt workers to join their ranks,” a Heritage Foundation report said.
While the Supreme Court decision is the law of the land and cannot be countered by legislation or executive action, there are several ways a Biden administration could curb Janus v. AFSCME.
First, there are cases that are actively being litigated related to questions arising from the 2018 ruling, according to Nelsen. Biden could begin appointing judges to federal courts who are sympathetic to unions, but this would hinge on Democrats winning both of Georgia’s January special elections.
Another way Biden could attempt to counter the effects of Janus v. AFSCME would be by signing the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act. Democrats introduced the legislation, which was endorsed by the AFL-CIO and AFSCME, hours after the Supreme Court’s decision.
The bill would set a national standard for public sector bargaining rights, according to the Economic Policy Institute. It would force states, which don’t mandate collective bargaining, to follow the national standard.
“The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act would set a federal mandate and minimum standards or regulations for how public sector collective bargaining is to take place,” Nelsen said. “The effect would be to increase the pool of potential union members in the public sector quite dramatically.”
He continued: “So if Janus means that not all public employees have to pay union dues, one way to offset the loss of members is to increase the pool of people that you can solicit membership from.” (RELATED: ‘Shocking Level Of Greed’: Top NY Union Leader, 10 Others, Charged In Fraud And Bribery Scheme)
And Norquist said: “You could certainly not enforce Janus as federal law and leave it up to the states and I don’t think Illinois spends a lot of time checking to see if it’s being abused.”
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thedailycaller--2020-11-22--New York Democratic Leaders Caught Maskless At Private Party Despite COVID Restrictions

“ This is a particularly trying time and there were shortcomings that I regret , ” Scissura said in a @ @ @ @ @ New York Daily News , emphasizing that the party was not his idea .
“ @ @ @ @ @ of my friends to throw me a surprise party , but we all must follow @ @ @ @ @ get past this pandemic.
” Scissura also said that guests had their temperatures taken before @ @ @ @ @ that everyone was given a mask , the Daily News reported .
( RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ Nationwide Mask Mandate , Seen Maskless In Public ) Lewis-Martin said the party took place @ @ @ @ @ few days after Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo issued coronavirus restrictions mandating that @ @ @ @ @ than 10 people .

“This is a particularly trying time and there were shortcomings that I regret,” Scissura said in a statement, according to the New York Daily News, emphasizing that the party was not his idea. “I greatly appreciate the gesture of my friends to throw me a surprise party, but we all must follow strict protocols so we can get past this pandemic.”
Scissura also said that guests had their temperatures taken before they entered the party and that everyone was given a mask, the Daily News reported. (RELATED: Feinstein, Who Pushed For Nationwide Mask Mandate, Seen Maskless In Public)
Lewis-Martin said the party took place last Saturday — only a few days after Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued coronavirus restrictions mandating that private groups be no larger than 10 people.


thedailycaller--2020-11-21--Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel Calls For Michigan To Delay Certification Of

Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel Calls For Michigan To Delay Certification Of Its Election Results

Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel called for Michigan ’ s Board of State Canvassers to delay certifying the state ’ s election results Saturday .
In a letter cosigned by Michigan GOP Chairwoman Laura Cox , McDaniel , a Michigan native , called on the board to delay the certification by 14 days in order to allow for a complete audit and investigation to address “ numerical anomalies and credible reports of procedural irregularities.
” “ To simply gloss over these irregularities now without a thorough audit would only foster feelings of distrust among Michigan ’ s electorate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Trump ’ s Allegations Of Fraud Are Not Supported By His Own Lawsuits ) Specifically , Republicans have objected over what they say could be an incorrect vote count due to the influx of mail-in ballots .
McDaniel has also criticized Republican poll watchers ’ ability to clearly observe ballots being tallied .
“ Part of being able to observe is actually seeing the ballots , she said on Nov. 7 , according to NPR .
The letter is Republicans ’ latest attempt to halt the certification of Michigan ’ s results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Donald Trump by over 150,000 votes .
Trump failed to convince Michigan lawmakers to appoint electors in his favor or otherwise change the state ’ s results after they said that they would abide by the state ’ s certification laws .
Trump ’ s legal team filed a lawsuit alleging evidence of voter fraud in the state only to have drawn on data from Minnesota .
His team also withdrew its federal lawsuit in the state earlier this week .
( RELATED : GOP Wayne County Canvassers Who Changed Votes To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Them Back ) Michigan , one of multiple states where the Trump campaign has filed legal challenges , is set to certify its results on Monday , according to ClickOn Detroit .
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Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel called for Michigan’s Board of State Canvassers to delay certifying the state’s election results Saturday.
In a letter cosigned by Michigan GOP Chairwoman Laura Cox, McDaniel, a Michigan native, called on the board to delay the certification by 14 days in order to allow for a complete audit and investigation to address “numerical anomalies and credible reports of procedural irregularities.”
“To simply gloss over these irregularities now without a thorough audit would only foster feelings of distrust among Michigan’s electorate,” the letter says. (RELATED: Trump’s Allegations Of Fraud Are Not Supported By His Own Lawsuits)
The irregularities we have seen in Michigan cannot simply be ignored away or brushed under the rug. They must be confronted and thoroughly examined. @MIGOPChair and I are demanding a full and transparent audit in Wayne County! — Ronna McDaniel (@GOPChairwoman) November 21, 2020
Specifically, Republicans have objected over what they say could be an incorrect vote count due to the influx of mail-in ballots. McDaniel has also criticized Republican poll watchers’ ability to clearly observe ballots being tallied.
“Part of being able to observe is actually seeing the ballots, she said on Nov. 7, according to NPR.
The letter is Republicans’ latest attempt to halt the certification of Michigan’s results, which show President-elect Joe Biden beating President Donald Trump by over 150,000 votes. Trump failed to convince Michigan lawmakers to appoint electors in his favor or otherwise change the state’s results after they said that they would abide by the state’s certification laws.
Trump’s legal team filed a lawsuit alleging evidence of voter fraud in the state only to have drawn on data from Minnesota. His team also withdrew its federal lawsuit in the state earlier this week. (RELATED: GOP Wayne County Canvassers Who Changed Votes To Certify The Election Now Want To Change Them Back)
Michigan, one of multiple states where the Trump campaign has filed legal challenges, is set to certify its results on Monday, according to ClickOn Detroit.
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thedailycaller--2020-11-21--Mask Mandate Successfully ‘Mitigated’ Coronavirus Transmission In Kansas, CDC Study Finds

Kansas counties that didn ’ t enforce Gov .
Laura Kelly ’ s July mask mandate saw their average weekly coronavirus caseloads double , a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study released Friday found .
Twenty-four Kansas counties complied with Kelly ’ s July 2 mask mandate executive order , while 81 opted out , according to the CDC study .
New coronavirus cases decreased by 6 % in the counties that enforced it compared to a 100 % increase in counties that didn ’ t .
“ Rates in mandated counties declined markedly after July 3 , compared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the CDC said in the report .
“ Kansas counties that had mask mandates in place appear to have mitigated the transmission of COVID-19 , whereas counties that did not have mask mandates continued to experience increases in cases.
” “ Masks are an important intervention for mitigating the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 , ” the report added .
( RELATED : REPORT : Tennessee Mayor Says He Won ’ t Mandate Masks Until Ordered To By The Holy Spirit ) Kelly ’ s executive order required all residents and visitors to wear a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , riding public transportation and outdoors within six feet of others .
It also mandated businesses to require masks to be worn in their stores .
On Wednesday , Kelly , a Democrat , issued another mask mandate in response to the state ’ s recent coronavirus spike , according to NBC affiliate KSHB-TV .
Like the governor ’ s July order , the new mandate allows for counties to opt out because of legislation passed by the Kansas legislature in June that limits her executive power .
“ Remember that we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll get through it , ” Kelly said Wednesday , KSHB reported .
The CDC study compared coronavirus incidence in Kansas between June 1 and July 2 with incidence between July 3 and August 23 .
A Denmark study released Wednesday and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine concluded that masks did not reduce coronavirus infection rate by more than 50 % .
However , the study has been criticized for relying on data produced by volunteers who admitted they didn ’ t follow the rules of the study , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus cases and deaths per million have been increasing rapidly nationwide for several weeks , according to The COVID Tracking Project .
On Tuesday , the U.S. reported 1,862 new coronavirus-related deaths and 192,805 new cases while 82,178 Americans remained hospitalized from the virus .
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Kansas counties that didn’t enforce Gov. Laura Kelly’s July mask mandate saw their average weekly coronavirus caseloads double, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study released Friday found.
Twenty-four Kansas counties complied with Kelly’s July 2 mask mandate executive order, while 81 opted out, according to the CDC study. New coronavirus cases decreased by 6% in the counties that enforced it compared to a 100% increase in counties that didn’t.
“Rates in mandated counties declined markedly after July 3, compared with those in nonmandated counties,” the CDC said in the report. “Kansas counties that had mask mandates in place appear to have mitigated the transmission of COVID-19, whereas counties that did not have mask mandates continued to experience increases in cases.”
“Masks are an important intervention for mitigating the transmission of SARS-CoV-2,” the report added. (RELATED: REPORT: Tennessee Mayor Says He Won’t Mandate Masks Until Ordered To By The Holy Spirit)
Kelly’s executive order required all residents and visitors to wear a mask when indoors, in a hospital, riding public transportation and outdoors within six feet of others. It also mandated businesses to require masks to be worn in their stores.
On Wednesday, Kelly, a Democrat, issued another mask mandate in response to the state’s recent coronavirus spike, according to NBC affiliate KSHB-TV. Like the governor’s July order, the new mandate allows for counties to opt out because of legislation passed by the Kansas legislature in June that limits her executive power.
“Remember that we are all in this together and together we’ll get through it,” Kelly said Wednesday, KSHB reported.
The CDC study compared coronavirus incidence in Kansas between June 1 and July 2 with incidence between July 3 and August 23.
A Denmark study released Wednesday and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine concluded that masks did not reduce coronavirus infection rate by more than 50%. However, the study has been criticized for relying on data produced by volunteers who admitted they didn’t follow the rules of the study, according to The Los Angeles Times.
Average coronavirus cases and deaths per million have been increasing rapidly nationwide for several weeks, according to The COVID Tracking Project. On Tuesday, the U.S. reported 1,862 new coronavirus-related deaths and 192,805 new cases while 82,178 Americans remained hospitalized from the virus.
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thedailycaller--2020-11-21--Mark Meadows Says He Won’t Run For Senate In 2022

White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said he won ’ t run for Senate in 2022 , the Raleigh News & Observer reported Friday .
Republican North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr has said he ’ s not seeking a fourth term , leaving the Senate seat open , the Raleigh News & Observer reported .
“ I love the people of North Carolina .
But I not only have no plans , I have no intentions to run for the Senate in 2022 , ” Meadows said over the phone , according to the Raleigh News & Observer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people talk about running for that seat , if indeed Sen. Burr retires , ” Meadows continued .
“ My conversations have included some of the sitting House members as well as Lara Trump , and , to my knowledge , no one ’ s made a definitive decision on whether to toss their hat in the ring or not.
” “ But in terms of my hat , it won ’ t be in the ring , ” Meadows said .
Lara Trump , the president ’ s daughter-in-law , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” a run for the Senate seat , a person who discussed the plans with Trump told Fox News .
The North Carolinian was a campaign adviser to President Donald Trump .
( RELATED : Lara Trump Reportedly Thinking About 2022 Senate Run ) The source said Lara Trump , who is married to Eric Trump , is well-established in North Carolina and should “ automatically be considered formidable , ” according to Fox News .
The source also said Lara Trump is a “ household name ” and is “ well-known among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave her the responsibility of winning North Carolina in 2016 and in 2020 — she did it both times , ” the source said .
“ Were she to run , she should be considered an immediate front runner , ” the source told Fox News .
The White House didn ’ t immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation ’ s request for comment .
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White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said he won’t run for Senate in 2022, the Raleigh News & Observer reported Friday.
Republican North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr has said he’s not seeking a fourth term, leaving the Senate seat open, the Raleigh News & Observer reported.
“I love the people of North Carolina. But I not only have no plans, I have no intentions to run for the Senate in 2022,” Meadows said over the phone, according to the Raleigh News & Observer.
A day after @anniekarni reported on Lara Trump possibly running for NCSEN, Meadows is out as a possible contender for the Burr seat https://t.co/9GVW2h4BGt — Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) November 20, 2020
“I’ve had a number of people talk about running for that seat, if indeed Sen. Burr retires,” Meadows continued. “My conversations have included some of the sitting House members as well as Lara Trump, and, to my knowledge, no one’s made a definitive decision on whether to toss their hat in the ring or not.”
“But in terms of my hat, it won’t be in the ring,” Meadows said.
Lara Trump, the president’s daughter-in-law, said she’s “interested and exploring” a run for the Senate seat, a person who discussed the plans with Trump told Fox News. The North Carolinian was a campaign adviser to President Donald Trump. (RELATED: Lara Trump Reportedly Thinking About 2022 Senate Run)
The source said Lara Trump, who is married to Eric Trump, is well-established in North Carolina and should “automatically be considered formidable,” according to Fox News. The source also said Lara Trump is a “household name” and is “well-known among the Republican Party.”
“The president gave her the responsibility of winning North Carolina in 2016 and in 2020 — she did it both times,” the source said.
“Were she to run, she should be considered an immediate front runner,” the source told Fox News.
The White House didn’t immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-11-21--CCW Weekend: A Quick Word About Pants And Concealed Carry

It ’ s close to the holiday season and the Black Friday sales , so let ’ s talk about a common item you might snag for a discount : pants .
Specifically , pants and how they relate to concealed carry .
If you ’ re absolutely new to carrying a gun , you might be easily fooled into thinking you have to go out and get a new wardrobe by 5.11 Tactical .
You don ’ t .
The thing is there ’ s no great secret to getting pants that work for concealed carry .
There just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a great many pairs of pants that are marketed for it .
While some may have some features that are beneficial , the reality is that they ’ re just cargo pants and fools and their money are easily parted .
The point here is that you can honestly get perfectly fine pants for concealed carry at your local “ Mart ” or big-box department store or online without issue and without having to pay what the “ tactical pants ” companies want you to .
Though some of them make some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do you really need as far as concealed carry goes ?
Basically you need enough room in the waistband to insert an IWB holster .
That ’ s it .
So long as you have that , you ’ re golden .
The old saw is to go one pant size up with any pair of pants that has a normal or relaxed fit .
Some people find that isn ’ t even always necessary .
My experience is that it depends a lot on what kind of pants you ’ re buying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from .
With most jeans you probably don ’ t need to go one size up unless you ’ re wearing skinny jeans .
I don ’ t know why anyone ( male or female ) would bother , but I digress .
Your mileage , of course , may vary .
Point being , you just need some room in the waistband .
If you can wear the pants without a belt , that ’ s too tight .
There should still be a little room , a little give , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well ; too tight and it will camber the gun outward .
So just get some pants with a roomy fit .
However , let ’ s get a little more granular for the newbies .
Are there any beneficial features to look for ?
There are a few , and cargo pockets are not among them , unless you actually want them for your own purposes .
If you find a relatively flat-packing IFAK kit that you want to tote with you as part of your EDC , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are best kept on the belt rather than in a pocket .
Run some reload drills on the clock the next time you ’ re at the range , and you ’ ll see for yourself .
An elastic or adjustable waistband is a beneficial feature for concealed carry , and/or stretch panels built into the pants at certain key points such as the waistband itself .
For outdoor/active pants , having stretch panels in the crotch gusset is a definite bonus , but not necessarily needed for everyday wear for those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re on your feet a lot at work , it ’ s a huge benefit .
If cargo pocket you must – hashtag dad life – there are plenty of pants that have them .
While the large , bloused cargo pockets with flaps seem to offer ample storage , the truth is that they bump into things and snag quite easily .
My experience has been any pleats in the cargo pockets will snag to the point of popping stitches in a matter of months .
Look for simple zippered side pockets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ space , the lower profile makes a big difference in terms of going about your day .
They ’ re also much lower-profile in appearance , which may or may not matter to you .
As to the companies that make tactical and concealed carry pants go… Proceed with the knowledge that they do not use uniform measurements between them nor between individual models of pant , but then again this is true for basically all clothing and all clothing companies .
It ’ s kind of like buying shoes or boots ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same last for every model .
That pair of typical work or outdoor boots may have plenty of room in the toe box , but you may have to order EE width for packer boots .
Make sure to read the comments and reviews ; you should get an idea of what runs small and what runs roomy .
In my experience , most of the tactical pants companies ’ sizes tend to run pretty small , so I tend to order a size or two up .
You may have that same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s all up to you .
But what if you ’ re going to pocket carry ?
First off , you probably shouldn ’ t .
It ’ s the dumbest way to carry a gun .
However , some people are just going to no matter what , so we might as well acknowledge a few things .
Get a pocket holster .
Period .
A loaded gun that isn ’ t carried in a holster isn ’ t safe .
Now , for pocket carry you need roomy front pockets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other pocket is absolutely moronic .
Access is awkward or you wind up sitting on your gun , which is laughably bad .
You should be able to reach into the pocket all the way up to your wrist .
The old adage was for the pocket to go all the way to your watch , with plenty of lateral room , so the gun and pocket holster can fit .
While this is certainly a lot of unnecessary blather , the idea here is to not let the sheer volume of options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need something that you don ’ t .
Click here to get your 1911 Pistol Shopping Guide .
Click here to get The Complete Concealed Carry Training Guide Sam Hoober is a Contributing Editor to AlienGearHolsters.com , a subsidiary of Hayden , ID , based Tedder Industries , where he writes about gun accessories , gun safety , open and concealed carry tips .
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By Sam Hoober, Alien Gear Holsters
It’s close to the holiday season and the Black Friday sales, so let’s talk about a common item you might snag for a discount: pants. Specifically, pants and how they relate to concealed carry.
If you’re absolutely new to carrying a gun, you might be easily fooled into thinking you have to go out and get a new wardrobe by 5.11 Tactical. You don’t.
The thing is there’s no great secret to getting pants that work for concealed carry. There just isn’t.
However, there are a great many pairs of pants that are marketed for it. While some may have some features that are beneficial, the reality is that they’re just cargo pants and fools and their money are easily parted.
The point here is that you can honestly get perfectly fine pants for concealed carry at your local “Mart” or big-box department store or online without issue and without having to pay what the “tactical pants” companies want you to. Though some of them make some good stuff.
Okay, so what do you really need as far as concealed carry goes?
Basically you need enough room in the waistband to insert an IWB holster. That’s it. So long as you have that, you’re golden.
The old saw is to go one pant size up with any pair of pants that has a normal or relaxed fit. Some people find that isn’t even always necessary.
My experience is that it depends a lot on what kind of pants you’re buying and who you’re buying it from. With most jeans you probably don’t need to go one size up unless you’re wearing skinny jeans. I don’t know why anyone (male or female) would bother, but I digress.
Your mileage, of course, may vary. Point being, you just need some room in the waistband. If you can wear the pants without a belt, that’s too tight.
There should still be a little room, a little give, when the holster and gun are tucked in as well; too tight and it will camber the gun outward. So just get some pants with a roomy fit.
That’s it, really.
However, let’s get a little more granular for the newbies.
Are there any beneficial features to look for?
There are a few, and cargo pockets are not among them, unless you actually want them for your own purposes. If you find a relatively flat-packing IFAK kit that you want to tote with you as part of your EDC, it’s a natural storage location.
Spare magazines are best kept on the belt rather than in a pocket. Run some reload drills on the clock the next time you’re at the range, and you’ll see for yourself.
An elastic or adjustable waistband is a beneficial feature for concealed carry, and/or stretch panels built into the pants at certain key points such as the waistband itself.
For outdoor/active pants, having stretch panels in the crotch gusset is a definite bonus, but not necessarily needed for everyday wear for those who work desk jobs. If you’re on your feet a lot at work, it’s a huge benefit.
If cargo pocket you must – hashtag dad life – there are plenty of pants that have them.
While the large, bloused cargo pockets with flaps seem to offer ample storage, the truth is that they bump into things and snag quite easily. My experience has been any pleats in the cargo pockets will snag to the point of popping stitches in a matter of months.
Look for simple zippered side pockets. While there’s less storage space, the lower profile makes a big difference in terms of going about your day. They’re also much lower-profile in appearance, which may or may not matter to you.
As to the companies that make tactical and concealed carry pants go…
Proceed with the knowledge that they do not use uniform measurements between them nor between individual models of pant, but then again this is true for basically all clothing and all clothing companies.
It’s kind of like buying shoes or boots; not every shoe or bootmaker uses the same last for every model. That pair of typical work or outdoor boots may have plenty of room in the toe box, but you may have to order EE width for packer boots.
Make sure to read the comments and reviews; you should get an idea of what runs small and what runs roomy. In my experience, most of the tactical pants companies’ sizes tend to run pretty small, so I tend to order a size or two up.
You may have that same experience, you may not; it’s all up to you.
But what if you’re going to pocket carry?
First off, you probably shouldn’t. It’s the dumbest way to carry a gun. However, some people are just going to no matter what, so we might as well acknowledge a few things.
Get a pocket holster. Period. A loaded gun that isn’t carried in a holster isn’t safe.
Now, for pocket carry you need roomy front pockets, because putting a gun in any other pocket is absolutely moronic. Access is awkward or you wind up sitting on your gun, which is laughably bad.
You should be able to reach into the pocket all the way up to your wrist. The old adage was for the pocket to go all the way to your watch, with plenty of lateral room, so the gun and pocket holster can fit.
While this is certainly a lot of unnecessary blather, the idea here is to not let the sheer volume of options on the market convince you that you need something that you don’t.
Click here to get your 1911 Pistol Shopping Guide.
Click here to get The Complete Concealed Carry Training Guide
Sam Hoober is a Contributing Editor to AlienGearHolsters.com, a subsidiary of Hayden, ID, based Tedder Industries, where he writes about gun accessories, gun safety, open and concealed carry tips. Click here to visit aliengearholsters.com.


thedailycaller--2020-11-21--Franklin Graham Cites ‘Hatred … Toward Christians’ For Atheists Getting Christmas Shoebox Program Ca

Franklin Graham Cites ‘Hatred … Toward Christians’ For Atheists Getting Christmas Shoebox Program Canceled In Kansas School

Rev .
Franklin Graham on Friday cited “ hatred … towards Christians ” as one of the reasons a Kansas school caved to pressure from an atheist group to cancel the annual Operation Christmas Child shoebox program .
Graham said the decision reflects an increasing hostility towards Christians from some in America .
“ People have asked me , what will it take to bring this country together ?
I don ’ t think our country will ever come together , ” he told Fox News ’ “ The Ingraham Angle.
” “ I think we ’ re so divided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get worse and the hatred that we see from many in the public square toward Christians is incredible , ” he said .
( RELATED : Franklin Graham Claims He Was Banned From Facebook ) The noted faith leader and son of evangelist Billy Graham said the Samaritan ’ s Purse program , where people are invited to fill a festive shoe box with daily essentials and toys to be provided to needy children around the world , has been successful for 27 years and has processed almost 200 million shoe boxes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kansas , agreed to cancel the shoeboxes earlier this month after receiving a letter from the Freedom from Religion Foundation that objected to the Christian focus of the charity .
Instead of attacking the foundation , Graham thanked people for packing shoe boxes .
“ First of all , I want to say thank you to the kids ; I want to say thank you to everybody who ’ s ever packed a shoebox .
I want people to know that there at Liberty Middle School , you can send your shoe boxes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ll still take them : even though your school doesn ’ t want to participate — you can participate , ” he said .
“ I want every child that gets a box to know that God loves them and that He cares for them.
” Graham said the charity makes no attempt to conceal its beliefs .
“ We don ’ t hide the fact that we ’ re Christians .
It ’ s on our website .
We ’ re up front about our position and our faith … @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s son .
I believe that He came at Christmas.
” ( RELATED : Atheists Clash With Franklin Graham Over Praying Football Coach ) Host Laura Ingraham asked Graham if he “ shared … concerns ” with another pastor who said America is in a “ moral free fall ” because of the prevalence of abortion , transgender sexuality and pornography .
“ I think we are on a moral free fall in this country .
The only hope for our country I believe is God .
For that to happen we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in repentance , turning from our sins and putting our faith and trust in his son , Jesus Christ .
I think if we do that , then God will hear our prayers and He will heal this country.
” Graham has been supportive of President Donald Trump and called some of the opposition to his leadership as “ almost demonic ” in origin .
In its letter to the school , the Freedom from Religion Foundation wrote : “ Organizing a donation drive that for all intents and purposes employs school staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violates basic constitutional principles .
It is inappropriate for public school teachers to use their authority to encourage students to donate to religious groups .
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Rev. Franklin Graham on Friday cited “hatred … towards Christians” as one of the reasons a Kansas school caved to pressure from an atheist group to cancel the annual Operation Christmas Child shoebox program.
Graham said the decision reflects an increasing hostility towards Christians from some in America. “People have asked me, what will it take to bring this country together? I don’t think our country will ever come together,” he told Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle.”
“I think we’re so divided now and it’s going to get worse and the hatred that we see from many in the public square toward Christians is incredible,” he said. (RELATED: Franklin Graham Claims He Was Banned From Facebook)
The noted faith leader and son of evangelist Billy Graham said the Samaritan’s Purse program, where people are invited to fill a festive shoe box with daily essentials and toys to be provided to needy children around the world, has been successful for 27 years and has processed almost 200 million shoe boxes.
Liberty Middle School, in Pratt, Kansas, agreed to cancel the shoeboxes earlier this month after receiving a letter from the Freedom from Religion Foundation that objected to the Christian focus of the charity.
Instead of attacking the foundation, Graham thanked people for packing shoe boxes.
“First of all, I want to say thank you to the kids; I want to say thank you to everybody who’s ever packed a shoebox. I want people to know that there at Liberty Middle School, you can send your shoe boxes directly to Samaritan’s Purse and we’ll still take them: even though your school doesn’t want to participate — you can participate,” he said.
“I want every child that gets a box to know that God loves them and that He cares for them.”
Graham said the charity makes no attempt to conceal its beliefs. “We don’t hide the fact that we’re Christians. It’s on our website. We’re up front about our position and our faith … I believe that Jesus Christ is God’s son. I believe that He came at Christmas.” (RELATED: Atheists Clash With Franklin Graham Over Praying Football Coach)
Host Laura Ingraham asked Graham if he “shared … concerns” with another pastor who said America is in a “moral free fall” because of the prevalence of abortion, transgender sexuality and pornography.
“I think we are on a moral free fall in this country. The only hope for our country I believe is God. For that to happen we’ve got to come to him in repentance, turning from our sins and putting our faith and trust in his son, Jesus Christ. I think if we do that, then God will hear our prayers and He will heal this country.”
Graham has been supportive of President Donald Trump and called some of the opposition to his leadership as “almost demonic” in origin.
In its letter to the school, the Freedom from Religion Foundation wrote: “Organizing a donation drive that for all intents and purposes employs school staff and resources to convert people to Christianity violates basic constitutional principles. It is inappropriate for public school teachers to use their authority to encourage students to donate to religious groups.”


thedailycaller--2020-11-21--Ben Carson Announces ‘I Do Believe I Am Out Of The Woods’ In COVID-19 Battle

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson announced Friday on Facebook that he thinks he ’ s “ out of the woods ” in his fight against COVID-19 .
“ Thank you everyone for your support and prayers as Candy [ Carson ] and I battled COVID-19 , ” Carson wrote .
Carson said he was “ extremely sick ” and initially had “ dramatic improvement ” after being treated with Oleander 4X .
“ However , I have several co-morbidities and after a brief period when I only experienced minor discomfort , the symptoms accelerated and I became desperately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : Ben Carson Tests Positive For Coronavirus ) “ President Trump was following my condition and cleared me for the monoclonal antibody therapy that he had previously received , which I am convinced saved my life , ” Carson said , according to his Facebook post .
“ President Trump , the fabulous White House medical team , and the phenomenal doctors at Walter Reed have been paying very close attention to my health and I do believe I am out of the woods at this point , ” Carson continued , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am hopeful that we can stop playing politics with medicine and instead combine our efforts and goodwill for the good of all people , ” Carson wrote in his Friday Facebook post .
“ While I am blessed to have the best medical care in the world ( and I am convinced it saved my life ) , we must prioritize getting comparable treatments and care to everyone as soon as possible.
” “ There are a number of promising treatments that need to be tested , approved , and distributed ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economy can be re-opened and we can all return to a semblance of normalcy , ” Carson continued .
Carson said people should realize there are many legal steps needed before vaccines are ready for the public .
Carson warned that “ trying to cause alarm by saying dangerous shortcuts were taken only serves to stoke fear.
” The Department of Housing and Urban Development didn ’ t immediately respond to a request for comment .
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Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson announced Friday on Facebook that he thinks he’s “out of the woods” in his fight against COVID-19.
“Thank you everyone for your support and prayers as Candy [Carson] and I battled COVID-19,” Carson wrote. Carson said he was “extremely sick” and initially had “dramatic improvement” after being treated with Oleander 4X.
“However, I have several co-morbidities and after a brief period when I only experienced minor discomfort, the symptoms accelerated and I became desperately ill,” Carson said. (RELATED: Ben Carson Tests Positive For Coronavirus)
“President Trump was following my condition and cleared me for the monoclonal antibody therapy that he had previously received, which I am convinced saved my life,” Carson said, according to his Facebook post.
“President Trump, the fabulous White House medical team, and the phenomenal doctors at Walter Reed have been paying very close attention to my health and I do believe I am out of the woods at this point,” Carson continued, according to his Facebook post.
Ben Carson says he was ‘desperately ill’ from Covid but is now ‘out of the woods’https://t.co/67yKVHQB4p — Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) November 20, 2020
Carson tested positive for coronavirus in early November.
“I am hopeful that we can stop playing politics with medicine and instead combine our efforts and goodwill for the good of all people,” Carson wrote in his Friday Facebook post. “While I am blessed to have the best medical care in the world (and I am convinced it saved my life), we must prioritize getting comparable treatments and care to everyone as soon as possible.”
“There are a number of promising treatments that need to be tested, approved, and distributed (sooner rather than later) so that the economy can be re-opened and we can all return to a semblance of normalcy,” Carson continued.
Carson said people should realize there are many legal steps needed before vaccines are ready for the public. Carson warned that “trying to cause alarm by saying dangerous shortcuts were taken only serves to stoke fear.”
The Department of Housing and Urban Development didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-11-21--New York City Cop Pummeled By Mob, Police Say

A New York City Police Department officer on Friday was ambushed by a mob of men while jogging during his dinner break , police say .
The officer , whose name has not been released , was wearing civilian clothes when between six and nine men attacked him , according to the New York Post .
The officer was hospitalized and is in stable condition , an NYPD spokesperso told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
The officer suffered injuries to his throat , head , knees and shoulders , but remained conscious when officers arrived , the spokesman said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the suspects during the beating , but was unsuccessful and the group fled on foot , the NYPD said .
There have been several instances of group assaults in the area , according to the New York Post .
( RELATED : Retired NYPD Officer Knocked To The Ground , Punched In The Head Repeatedly , Video Shows ) Arrests have not been made and the investigation is ongoing , according to the NYPD .
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A New York City Police Department officer on Friday was ambushed by a mob of men while jogging during his dinner break, police say.
The officer, whose name has not been released, was wearing civilian clothes when between six and nine men attacked him, according to the New York Post. The officer was hospitalized and is in stable condition, an NYPD spokesperso told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
An NYPD officer was hospitalized early Saturday after he was beat up by a gang of men as he jogged in civilian clothes during his dinner break in Long Island City.https://t.co/wG8GhYI8gb — James A. Gagliano (@JamesAGagliano) November 21, 2020
The officer suffered injuries to his throat, head, knees and shoulders, but remained conscious when officers arrived, the spokesman said.
The officer attempted to grab one of the suspects during the beating, but was unsuccessful and the group fled on foot, the NYPD said.
There have been several instances of group assaults in the area, according to the New York Post. (RELATED: Retired NYPD Officer Knocked To The Ground, Punched In The Head Repeatedly, Video Shows)
Arrests have not been made and the investigation is ongoing, according to the NYPD.
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thedailycaller--2020-11-21--Report: Apple Is Lobbying To Soften Bill That Fights Forced Labor In China

Apple , the $ 2 trillion tech company , has lobbied Congress to soften the language in a bill aimed at preventing American companies from relying on forced labor in China for its products , according to a report from The Washington Post .
Two congressional staffers told The Post that lobbyists with the firm Fierce Government Relations have sought to water down the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act .
The bill , which passed the House by a vote of 403-6 in September , aims to ensure that American apparel and tech companies are not relying on forced labor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Xinjiang province .
The Chinese government is suspected of holding more than 1 million Uighurs in detention camps in Xinjiang , which is a heavy producer of cotton products and computer parts .
The Post ’ s congressional sources , who are not named , said several other companies in addition to Apple are trying to soften the language in the bill .
The House staffers did not tell the Post how Apple is seeking to curtail the bill , only that its lobbyists oppose the language of the bill in its current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ congressional filings last month that Apple paid the firm $ 90,000 in the third quarter of this year to lobby Congress on multiple issues , including the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act .
( RELATED : US Freezes Imports Of Goods Made In Xinjiang Region ) In September , U.S. Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) issued “ Withhold Release Orders ” against four companies and one manufacturing plant in Xinjiang because they were suspected of using forced labor .
CBP alleged that the Chinese government has engaged in “ systemic human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other ethnic and religious minorities ” through the use of forced labor camps .
Apple spokesman Josh Rosenstock told The Post that the company “ is dedicated to ensuring that everyone in our supply chain is treated with dignity and respect.
” “ We abhor forced labor and support the goals of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act .
We share the committee ’ s goal of eradicating forced labor and strengthening U.S. law , and we will continue working with them to achieve that , ” Rosenstock told The Post .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation into its supply chain this year and found no evidence that forced labor was used to manufacture Apple products .
Fierce Government Relations is also lobbying Congress on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act for the National Retail Federation , the largest retail trade group in the world .
The consortium paid Fierce $ 30,000 last quarter , according to Fierce ’ s disclosure to Congress .
Nike , the footwear and apparel maker , is also lobbying Congress on the bill .
Lobbyists for the American Apparel & Footwear Association , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ International , and American Foundry Society have also disclosed to Congress that they are lobbying on the issue .
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Apple, the $2 trillion tech company, has lobbied Congress to soften the language in a bill aimed at preventing American companies from relying on forced labor in China for its products, according to a report from The Washington Post.
Two congressional staffers told The Post that lobbyists with the firm Fierce Government Relations have sought to water down the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
The bill, which passed the House by a vote of 403-6 in September, aims to ensure that American apparel and tech companies are not relying on forced labor of Muslim Uyghurs in China’s Xinjiang province.
The Chinese government is suspected of holding more than 1 million Uighurs in detention camps in Xinjiang, which is a heavy producer of cotton products and computer parts.
The Post’s congressional sources, who are not named, said several other companies in addition to Apple are trying to soften the language in the bill.
The House staffers did not tell the Post how Apple is seeking to curtail the bill, only that its lobbyists oppose the language of the bill in its current form.
Fierce Government Relations disclosed in congressional filings last month that Apple paid the firm $90,000 in the third quarter of this year to lobby Congress on multiple issues, including the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. (RELATED: US Freezes Imports Of Goods Made In Xinjiang Region)
In September, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued “Withhold Release Orders” against four companies and one manufacturing plant in Xinjiang because they were suspected of using forced labor.
CBP alleged that the Chinese government has engaged in “systemic human rights abuses against the Uyghur people and other ethnic and religious minorities” through the use of forced labor camps.
Apple spokesman Josh Rosenstock told The Post that the company “is dedicated to ensuring that everyone in our supply chain is treated with dignity and respect.”
“We abhor forced labor and support the goals of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. We share the committee’s goal of eradicating forced labor and strengthening U.S. law, and we will continue working with them to achieve that,” Rosenstock told The Post.
He also said that Apple conducted an internal investigation into its supply chain this year and found no evidence that forced labor was used to manufacture Apple products.
Fierce Government Relations is also lobbying Congress on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act for the National Retail Federation, the largest retail trade group in the world.
The consortium paid Fierce $30,000 last quarter, according to Fierce’s disclosure to Congress.
Nike, the footwear and apparel maker, is also lobbying Congress on the bill. Lobbyists for the American Apparel & Footwear Association, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Plumbing Manufacturers International, and American Foundry Society have also disclosed to Congress that they are lobbying on the issue.
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thedailycaller--2020-11-21--Start Your Weekend With The Best Moments From ‘Red Dawn’

It ’ s Saturday in America , and we have a great way for everyone to start off their weekend .
There ’ s no better way to get fired up this fine Saturday morning than with the best moments from “ Red Dawn.
” ( RELATED : Watching ‘ Band Of Brothers ‘ Never Gets Old .
Here ’ s Why It ’ s Such A Great Series ) Of course , we ’ re talking about the original 1984 film starring Charlie Sheen and Patrick Swayze .
The iconic film centers on a group of young men and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mountains after a communist invasion of America .
It ’ s pretty much the dream scenario for every 13-year-old boy who ’ s ever live in America .
Having said that , let ’ s dive in and enjoy some of the best moments from the legendary film .
I remember where I was the first time I saw “ Red Dawn.
” I was sitting in a hotel room with my mom while traveling .
I was a super young kid .
I mean , I had to have been about five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the first movies I ever remember , and I thought it was the coolest thing ever .
I spent the next several years shooting soda cans with a Ruger 10/22 pretending they were communist invaders .
So , if you have a little free time this weekend , do more than just watch the best moments and fire up the entire 1984 classic .
It ’ s one of the best movies ever made , and that point isn ’ t up for debate .
It ’ s just a fact .

It’s Saturday in America, and we have a great way for everyone to start off their weekend.
There’s no better way to get fired up this fine Saturday morning than with the best moments from “Red Dawn.” (RELATED: Watching ‘Band Of Brothers‘ Never Gets Old. Here’s Why It’s Such A Great Series)
Of course, we’re talking about the original 1984 film starring Charlie Sheen and Patrick Swayze. The iconic film centers on a group of young men and women waging guerrilla warfare from the Rocky Mountains after a communist invasion of America.
It’s pretty much the dream scenario for every 13-year-old boy who’s ever live in America. Having said that, let’s dive in and enjoy some of the best moments from the legendary film.
I remember where I was the first time I saw “Red Dawn.” I was sitting in a hotel room with my mom while traveling.
I was a super young kid. I mean, I had to have been about five or six. It’s one of the first movies I ever remember, and I thought it was the coolest thing ever.
I spent the next several years shooting soda cans with a Ruger 10/22 pretending they were communist invaders.
So, if you have a little free time this weekend, do more than just watch the best moments and fire up the entire 1984 classic. It’s one of the best movies ever made, and that point isn’t up for debate. It’s just a fact.


thedailycaller--2020-11-21--It’s Another Great Saturday Of College Football In America

Ladies and gentlemen , we made it to another Saturday of college football in America .
Despite the fact that several games have been canceled and postponed because of coronavirus , we still made it to a Saturday of college football games .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) It ’ s important to remember in life that sometimes you ’ re going to get knocked in the chin .
That ’ s just part of life .
That ’ s just part about being a man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being an adult .
What you don ’ t do when you get knocked in the teeth is sit around and sulk .
You get up , dust yourself off and get back to work .
Yes , there are a bunch of games canceled thanks to our good friend coronavirus .
However , we can ’ t sit around and sweat it .
We have to put a smile on our face , enjoy the games we do have and crack a few beers along the way .
Hell , we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 .
Ohio State plays Indiana and Wisconsin plays Northwestern .
Both of those games are going to amp my pulse up , and I know I won ’ t be the only one who feels that way .
So , understand we ’ re in a rough patch right now in the sport , but we still have plenty to be happy about .
Crack a beer , enjoy the day and let ’ s have ourselves a hell of a Saturday !

Ladies and gentlemen, we made it to another Saturday of college football in America.
Despite the fact that several games have been canceled and postponed because of coronavirus, we still made it to a Saturday of college football games. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
It’s important to remember in life that sometimes you’re going to get knocked in the chin. That’s just part of life.
That’s just part about being a man. That’s just part about being an adult. What you don’t do when you get knocked in the teeth is sit around and sulk.
You get up, dust yourself off and get back to work. Yes, there are a bunch of games canceled thanks to our good friend coronavirus.
However, we can’t sit around and sweat it. We have to put a smile on our face, enjoy the games we do have and crack a few beers along the way.
Hell, we have two powerhouse games today in the Big 10. Ohio State plays Indiana and Wisconsin plays Northwestern. Both of those games are going to amp my pulse up, and I know I won’t be the only one who feels that way.
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So, understand we’re in a rough patch right now in the sport, but we still have plenty to be happy about. Crack a beer, enjoy the day and let’s have ourselves a hell of a Saturday!


thedailycaller--2020-11-21--The Seahawks Beating The Cardinals Gets Solid TV Ratings

The Seattle Seahawks beating the Arizona Cardinals got big TV ratings .
According to ShowBuzzDaily.com , the “ Thursday Night Football ” matchup between Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray peaked with an average of 10.164 million viewers on Fox .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Wilson and company took care of business to earn a 28-21 win .
These ratings are very strong for the NFL and Fox , and it ’ s not hard to see why so many people were interested in tuning in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cardinals featured two of the best gunslingers in the NFL .
There ’ s nothing that gets the blood pumping like a great quarterback matchup , especially one that includes Russell Wilson .
That man isn ’ t just a football player .
He ’ s a freak of nature and people love watching him play .
There ’ s no doubt about that at all .
While I was worried about NFL ratings earlier in the season , it ’ s pretty clear the big names and big games are still drawing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great news for everyone involved .

The Seattle Seahawks beating the Arizona Cardinals got big TV ratings.
According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, the “Thursday Night Football” matchup between Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray peaked with an average of 10.164 million viewers on Fox. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Wilson and company took care of business to earn a 28-21 win.
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These ratings are very strong for the NFL and Fox, and it’s not hard to see why so many people were interested in tuning in.
The game between the Seahawks and Cardinals featured two of the best gunslingers in the NFL.
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There’s nothing that gets the blood pumping like a great quarterback matchup, especially one that includes Russell Wilson.
That man isn’t just a football player. He’s a freak of nature and people love watching him play. There’s no doubt about that at all.
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While I was worried about NFL ratings earlier in the season, it’s pretty clear the big names and big games are still drawing plenty of viewers. That’s great news for everyone involved.


thedailycaller--2020-11-21--Clemson Vs. Florida State Postponed

Clemson Vs. Florida State Postponed

The ACC announced early Saturday morning that the game between the Tigers and Seminoles has been postponed because of “ both teams ’ medical personnel were unable to mutually agree on moving forward with the game.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The ACC didn ’ t state how many players specifically might be impacted by coronavirus .
I ’ d encourage everyone to read the entire statement from the ACC .
It doesn ’ t make much sense , and goes out of its way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I honestly have no idea what is going on right now , but this is one hell of a bomb to start the weekend .
I ’ m sitting here in shock .
Trevor Lawrence also doesn ’ t seem very happy .
We ’ ll see if the game ends up being played , but Clemson needs to play as many games as possible .
With a loss on the resume from Notre Dame , the Tigers don ’ t have any margin for errors .
Keep checking back for more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .

Clemson won’t play Florida State as scheduled Saturday.
The ACC announced early Saturday morning that the game between the Tigers and Seminoles has been postponed because of “both teams’ medical personnel were unable to mutually agree on moving forward with the game.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The ACC didn’t state how many players specifically might be impacted by coronavirus.
I’d encourage everyone to read the entire statement from the ACC. It doesn’t make much sense, and goes out of its way to provide as little details as possible.
I honestly have no idea what is going on right now, but this is one hell of a bomb to start the weekend. I’m sitting here in shock.
Trevor Lawrence also doesn’t seem very happy.
Man, we were ready to play. — Trevor Lawrence (@Trevorlawrencee) November 21, 2020
We’ll see if the game ends up being played, but Clemson needs to play as many games as possible. With a loss on the resume from Notre Dame, the Tigers don’t have any margin for errors.
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Keep checking back for more updates on the situation as we have them.


thedailycaller--2020-11-23--Get Early Access To Black Friday Deals With This Classic Turntable, Now Just $65!

Whether you ’ re listening to classic rock tunes or bangers that were released this year , playing them on a turntable just sounds better .
But , if pulling out your parents ’ old dusty record player isn ’ t all that appealing , this Altec Lansing ALT-500 Turntable lets you stream your favorite music the old-fashioned way without a single cobweb in sight .
A perfect combination of vintage and modern , this state-of-the-art turntable lets you experience streaming music in that classic way you love .
Simply connect the device to your playlists via Bluetooth , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whether you choose to listen by connecting the player to another device , or to your home sound system via RCA outputs , one swift move puts all your songs right at your fingertips .
You can even connect it to an exterior Bluetooth speaker to get things really bumping .
Unlike the old-school record players , this turntable does more than just spin .
The device also features two built-in stereo speakers , auto-stop , a stylus cartridge for record playing , a DC 12V transformer , a 45RPM adaptor , L/R @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jack , and music playback .
This way , you can choose to play records or stream your digital playlists whenever the mood strikes .
Whether you ’ re looking for the perfect gift for someone that “ has everything ” , or you ’ re looking for an excuse to upgrade the way you listen to your favorite tunes , the Altec Lansing ALT-500 Turntable is always a home-run .
The reviews speak for themselves !
“ It ’ s a great gadget for the price .
It ’ s portable .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the option to plug into a system .
Pretty cool.
” – Jacob S. “ This has been a very good intro record player .
Really enjoying playing our old collection .
Bluetooth makes streaming easy and even has a built-in speaker for a more mono experience , but that is good too ; brings us back to the old days .
Great quality for the price .
Would recommend this to anyone looking for a basic player.
” – Greg J .
Act fast !
Get a pre-Black Friday price on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for $ 65 bucks !
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Whether you’re listening to classic rock tunes or bangers that were released this year, playing them on a turntable just sounds better. But, if pulling out your parents’ old dusty record player isn’t all that appealing, this Altec Lansing ALT-500 Turntable lets you stream your favorite music the old-fashioned way without a single cobweb in sight.
A perfect combination of vintage and modern, this state-of-the-art turntable lets you experience streaming music in that classic way you love. Simply connect the device to your playlists via Bluetooth, and you’re ready to go. Whether you choose to listen by connecting the player to another device, or to your home sound system via RCA outputs, one swift move puts all your songs right at your fingertips. You can even connect it to an exterior Bluetooth speaker to get things really bumping.
Unlike the old-school record players, this turntable does more than just spin. The device also features two built-in stereo speakers, auto-stop, a stylus cartridge for record playing, a DC 12V transformer, a 45RPM adaptor, L/R RCA output jacks, a DC-in power jack, and music playback. This way, you can choose to play records or stream your digital playlists whenever the mood strikes.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone that “has everything”, or you’re looking for an excuse to upgrade the way you listen to your favorite tunes, the Altec Lansing ALT-500 Turntable is always a home-run. The reviews speak for themselves!
“It’s a great gadget for the price. It’s portable. No need for speakers, but has the option to plug into a system. Pretty cool.” – Jacob S.
“Great product. easy to use.” – Eugene L “This has been a very good intro record player. Really enjoying playing our old collection. Bluetooth makes streaming easy and even has a built-in speaker for a more mono experience, but that is good too; brings us back to the old days. Great quality for the price. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a basic player.” – Greg J. Act fast! Get a pre-Black Friday price on the Altec Lansing ALT-500 Turntable, on sale for $65 bucks! Prices subject to change.
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thedailycaller--2020-11-23--Beijing-Controlled News Outlet Paid US Newspapers Millions To Publish Propaganda This Year

An English-language newspaper controlled by the Chinese Communist Party ’ s propaganda department paid U.S. media companies nearly $ 2 million for printing and advertising expenses over the past six months , even amid heightened scrutiny over Beijing ’ s disinformation efforts in the West .
China Daily paid The Wall Street Journal more than $ 85,000 and the Los Angeles Times $ 340,000 for advertising campaigns between May and October 2020 , according to a disclosure that the propaganda mill filed this week with the Justice Department under the Foreign Agents Registration Act ( FARA ) .
China Daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , The Financial Times , a U.K.-based newspaper , $ 223,710 , and $ 132,046 to the Canadian outlet Globe & Mail for advertising campaigns , according to the filing .
The Beijing-based outlet paid several newspaper companies a total of $ 1,154,666 for printing costs , including $ 110,000 to the Los Angeles Times , $ 92,000 to The Houston Chronicle and $ 76,000 to The Boston Globe .
( RELATED : China Watch : LA Times Publishes Paid Chinese Propaganda ) Overall , China Daily spent more than $ 4.4 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration expenses over the past six months , according to the FARA filing .
China Daily , which is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party ’ s State Council Information Office , its propaganda agency , has for years paid newspapers and magazines in the U.S. and other Western countries to publish advertorials designed to look like legitimate news articles .
China Daily paid The Washington Post more than $ 4.6 million from late 2016 through October 2019 , according to a FARA disclosure China Daily filed in June .
The Journal received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through April 2020 , according to the disclosure .
So far in 2020 , The Journal has received $ 461,489 in advertising revenue from China Daily .
China Daily ’ s inserts , which are entitled “ China Watch , ” have typically offered a pro-Beijing spin regarding the Chinese economy , Chinese culture or China ’ s geopolitical views .
The Journal , which maintains a website of its sponsored China Daily content , includes numerous articles first published by China Daily touting Beijing ’ s handling of the coronavirus pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Apple CEO : China Getting Outbreak Under Control ” is the title of one article on the Journal ’ s site .
Several articles are critical of U.S. officials who have accused the Chinese government of misleading the West about the pandemic , and allowing the virus to spread globally .
“ Trump ’ s China Remark Rebuked ” and “ US Spin On Virus ’ Name Condemned ” are the headlines of two articles on the Journal ’ s site .
The Journal has not published any articles on its sponsored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s FARA filing does not list any payments to the newspaper since the month ending June 30 , 2020 .
Some American newspapers have cut ties with China Daily in response to the criticism of the pay-for-print arrangements .
The Washington Free Beacon reported in August that The New York Times quietly scrubbed its website of advertorials it had published as part of a deal it had with China Daily .
In February , the State Department designated China Daily and four other Beijing-controlled news outlets to be “ foreign missions , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ embassies because of their close ties to the Chinese government .
The Wall Street Journal did not respond to a request for comment about its relationship with China Daily .
The Los Angeles Times also did not respond to a request for comment .
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An English-language newspaper controlled by the Chinese Communist Party’s propaganda department paid U.S. media companies nearly $2 million for printing and advertising expenses over the past six months, even amid heightened scrutiny over Beijing’s disinformation efforts in the West.
China Daily paid The Wall Street Journal more than $85,000 and the Los Angeles Times $340,000 for advertising campaigns between May and October 2020, according to a disclosure that the propaganda mill filed this week with the Justice Department under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
China Daily also paid Foreign Policy magazine $100,000, The Financial Times, a U.K.-based newspaper, $223,710, and $132,046 to the Canadian outlet Globe & Mail for advertising campaigns, according to the filing.
The Beijing-based outlet paid several newspaper companies a total of $1,154,666 for printing costs, including $110,000 to the Los Angeles Times, $92,000 to The Houston Chronicle and $76,000 to The Boston Globe. (RELATED: China Watch: LA Times Publishes Paid Chinese Propaganda)
Overall, China Daily spent more than $4.4 million on printing, distribution, advertising and administration expenses over the past six months, according to the FARA filing.
China Daily, which is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party’s State Council Information Office, its propaganda agency, has for years paid newspapers and magazines in the U.S. and other Western countries to publish advertorials designed to look like legitimate news articles.
China Daily paid The Washington Post more than $4.6 million from late 2016 through October 2019, according to a FARA disclosure China Daily filed in June.
The Journal received $6 million for advertorials from 2016 through April 2020, according to the disclosure.
So far in 2020, The Journal has received $461,489 in advertising revenue from China Daily.
China Daily’s inserts, which are entitled “China Watch,” have typically offered a pro-Beijing spin regarding the Chinese economy, Chinese culture or China’s geopolitical views.
The Journal, which maintains a website of its sponsored China Daily content, includes numerous articles first published by China Daily touting Beijing’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, which originated in Wuhan last year.
“Apple CEO: China Getting Outbreak Under Control” is the title of one article on the Journal’s site.
Several articles are critical of U.S. officials who have accused the Chinese government of misleading the West about the pandemic, and allowing the virus to spread globally.
“Trump’s China Remark Rebuked” and “US Spin On Virus’ Name Condemned” are the headlines of two articles on the Journal’s site.
The Journal has not published any articles on its sponsored page since July. China Daily’s FARA filing does not list any payments to the newspaper since the month ending June 30, 2020.
Some American newspapers have cut ties with China Daily in response to the criticism of the pay-for-print arrangements. The Washington Free Beacon reported in August that The New York Times quietly scrubbed its website of advertorials it had published as part of a deal it had with China Daily.
In February, the State Department designated China Daily and four other Beijing-controlled news outlets to be “foreign missions,” which treats them the same as foreign embassies because of their close ties to the Chinese government.
The Wall Street Journal did not respond to a request for comment about its relationship with China Daily. The Los Angeles Times also did not respond to a request for comment.
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