thedailycaller--2020-03-22--The EARN IT Act Is A Bipartisan Effort To Protect Children On The Internet, But Tech Experts Say It

The EARN IT Act Is A Bipartisan Effort To Protect Children On The Internet, But Tech Experts Say It Could ‘End The Internet As We Know It’

• GOP South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham ’ s EARN IT Act is a bipartisan effort to protect children online .
• But tech experts say the act would violate Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and could “ end the internet as we know it.
” • “ The EARN IT Act could actually make law enforcement ’ s job significantly harder by ending today ’ s close cooperation between law enforcement and tech companies , ” one expert The bipartisan EARN IT Act tackles the crucial issue of protecting children on the internet , but tech experts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 230 of the Communications Decency Act but also could “ end the internet as we know it.
” Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced the EARN IT Act on March 5 in collaboration with Democratic Sens .
Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut , Dianne Feinstein of California , Doug Jones of Alabama , Robert Casey of Pennsylvania , Shelden Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Dick Durbin of Illinois , as well as GOP Sens .
Joni Ernst of Iowa , Josh Hawley of Missouri and Kevin Cramer of North Dakota .
The act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Online Child Sexual Exploitation Prevention and seeks to develop “ recommended best practices that providers of interactive computer services may choose to implement to prevent , reduce , and respond to the online sexual exploitation of children.
” This includes enticement , grooming , sex trafficking , and child sexual abuse as well as the proliferation of online child sexual abuse material .
( RELATED : VICE Story Warns ‘ Life-Saving ’ Trans Surgeries Postponed Due To Deadly Coronavirus Could Have Consequences ) But tech experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we know it ” and seriously undermine encryption .
“ The EARN IT Act could actually make law enforcement ’ s job significantly harder by ending today ’ s close cooperation between law enforcement and tech companies , ” TechFreedom director of civil liberties Ashkhen Kazaryan told the DCNF .
Child protection advocates have expressed frustration that current laws allow companies to decide how to report Cyber Security Assessment and Management to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children , Kazaryan said .
“ But Congress consciously chose to make this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compelling companies to handle reports in specific ways risks converting them into ‘ government actors ’ for Fourth Amendment purposes , ” she said .
“ That would mean courts would have to issue a warrant before nominally private companies could ‘ search ’ private communications.
” Kazaryan said the EARN IT Act ’ s structure “ reflects a calculated attempt to circumvent the Fourth Amendment by dressing up what will effectively be legal mandates as mere ‘ best practices.
’ ” “ There ’ s good reason to think courts will see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ If they do , today ’ s largely effective system for policing CSAM will come crashing down overnight — and those convicted of generating , disseminating and consuming CSAM could walk free.
” Shoshanna Weissmann , senior manager of Digital Media and R Street Institute fellow , further maintains that the bill would undermine encryption by allowing the attorney general to force companies to compromise both the security of their products and the privacy of law-abiding users .
“ For nearly three decades , U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s use of encryption , ” she said , offering the example of Congress considering requiring tech companies to “ retain extensive logs of user activity ” in 2011 — an idea that she says was abandoned after backlash .
“ Courts have repeatedly blocked efforts to mandate age-verification online because it restricts anonymous speech .
But the EARN IT Act would give DOJ a short-cut , presenting Congress with de facto legal mandates that lawmakers would never pass on their own , ” she said .
“ This goes far , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s system of handling CSAM .
It would mean giving a blank check to law enforcement to ban strong encryption , require extensive data retention , age-gate users , and much , much more.
” Weissmann also said the EARN IT Act could be “ counterproductive to the overall goal of the bill as well as to maintaining a free and open internet.
” “ I ’ m not a fan of really any means this bill takes , ” she told the DCNF .
“ I would be open to seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aspects I ’ m sure I ’ ve failed to consider .
However , the structure of the bill is just not conducive to its goals.
” Weissmann ’ s concerns mainly center around infringements on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act , which says , “ No provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider.
” Section 230 encourages both content moderation and a free and open internet , Weissmann said .
( RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Activist Countersues Him For $ 5 Million ) “ The specific way in which this bill removes [ section ] 230 protections would likely discourage platforms from wanting users to be able to post at all , ” she added .
“ Furthermore , conditioning [ section ] 230 immunity on practices that are to be determined is an arbitrary and dangerous idea , ” she said .
“ Finally , the fact that the attorney general has ultimate say regarding who does and does not get immunity makes me worried it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favoritism wielded by the AG — current and future.
” So Why Are Senators Pushing It ?
Graham , the sponsor of the bill , did not respond to requests for comment from the DCNF regarding the EARN IT Act ’ s implications for Section 230 .
Kazaryan suggests “ techlash ” may be at the root of the senators ’ approval of the bill .
“ Tech companies aren ’ t the public ’ s sweethearts anymore , ” Kazaryan said .
“ Multiple scandals at different companies , a new political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tech ’ have led to a phenomenon known as ‘ techlash . '
” Weissmann said that while she believes the senators “ care and are of pure intention , ” some legislators don ’ t fully understand “ how vital [ section ] 230 is for a free and open internet.
” “ It ’ s not something that ought to be conditioned generally , let alone conditioned on practices that haven ’ t even been determined yet , ” she said .
Kazaryan added that protecting children is “ obviously good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During the EARN IT Act hearing the Senators all acknowledged the lack of funding and resources for investigating these horrific crimes , but for some reason EARN IT didn ’ t include any funding for law enforcement , ” she said .
“ This bill is a ploy to get more power into hands of the DOJ and it is heartbreaking to see that they are using children and their safety to get there while putting the children in jeopardy.
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GOP South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham’s EARN IT Act is a bipartisan effort to protect children online.
But tech experts say the act would violate Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and could “end the internet as we know it.”
“The EARN IT Act could actually make law enforcement’s job significantly harder by ending today’s close cooperation between law enforcement and tech companies,” one expert said.
The bipartisan EARN IT Act tackles the crucial issue of protecting children on the internet, but tech experts warn that it not only violates Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act but also could “end the internet as we know it.”
Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced the EARN IT Act on March 5 in collaboration with Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Dianne Feinstein of California, Doug Jones of Alabama, Robert Casey of Pennsylvania, Shelden Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Dick Durbin of Illinois, as well as GOP Sens. Joni Ernst of Iowa, Josh Hawley of Missouri and Kevin Cramer of North Dakota.
The EARN IT Act
The act promises to establish a National Commission on Online Child Sexual Exploitation Prevention and seeks to develop “recommended best practices that providers of interactive computer services may choose to implement to prevent, reduce, and respond to the online sexual exploitation of children.”
This includes enticement, grooming, sex trafficking, and child sexual abuse as well as the proliferation of online child sexual abuse material. (RELATED: VICE Story Warns ‘Life-Saving’ Trans Surgeries Postponed Due To Deadly Coronavirus Could Have Consequences)
But tech experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation that the bill would “end the internet as we know it” and seriously undermine encryption.
The EARN IT bill doesn’t have the word “encryption” in it—but it will give @TheJusticeDept the opportunity to ban encryption. https://t.co/9K4BTdFKRb — EFF (@EFF) March 12, 2020
“The EARN IT Act could actually make law enforcement’s job significantly harder by ending today’s close cooperation between law enforcement and tech companies,” TechFreedom director of civil liberties Ashkhen Kazaryan told the DCNF.
Child protection advocates have expressed frustration that current laws allow companies to decide how to report Cyber Security Assessment and Management to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Kazaryan said.
“But Congress consciously chose to make this system voluntary for a good reason: compelling companies to handle reports in specific ways risks converting them into ‘government actors’ for Fourth Amendment purposes,” she said. “That would mean courts would have to issue a warrant before nominally private companies could ‘search’ private communications.”
Kazaryan said the EARN IT Act’s structure “reflects a calculated attempt to circumvent the Fourth Amendment by dressing up what will effectively be legal mandates as mere ‘best practices.’”
“There’s good reason to think courts will see through this sham,” she added. “If they do, today’s largely effective system for policing CSAM will come crashing down overnight — and those convicted of generating, disseminating and consuming CSAM could walk free.”
Undermining Encryption?
Kazaryan further maintains that the bill would undermine encryption by allowing the attorney general to force companies to compromise both the security of their products and the privacy of law-abiding users.
“For nearly three decades, U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies have been trying to restrict the private sector’s use of encryption,” she said, offering the example of Congress considering requiring tech companies to “retain extensive logs of user activity” in 2011 — an idea that she says was abandoned after backlash.
“Courts have repeatedly blocked efforts to mandate age-verification online because it restricts anonymous speech. But the EARN IT Act would give DOJ a short-cut, presenting Congress with de facto legal mandates that lawmakers would never pass on their own,” she said.
“This goes far, far beyond addressing the shortcomings of today’s system of handling CSAM. It would mean giving a blank check to law enforcement to ban strong encryption, require extensive data retention, age-gate users, and much, much more.”
Shoshanna Weissmann, senior manager of Digital Media and R Street Institute fellow, warns that the EARN IT Act could be “counterproductive to the overall goal of the bill as well as to maintaining a free and open internet.”
“I’m not a fan of really any means this bill takes,” she told the DCNF. “I would be open to seeing it restructured, because there are always aspects I’m sure I’ve failed to consider. However, the structure of the bill is just not conducive to its goals.”
“Larger platforms such as Facebook would likely have to divert resources away from other goals, such as fighting abusive speech or even terrorism, toward the EARN IT Act’s best practices.” https://t.co/vJATaPFNd3 @dcexaminer @senatorshoshana @DaisySRivkin — R Street Institute (@RSI) March 11, 2020
Section 230
Weissmann’s concerns mainly center around infringements on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which says, “No provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider.”
Section 230 encourages both content moderation and a free and open internet, Weissmann said. (RELATED: Google Employee Who Allegedly Assaulted Pro-Life Activist Countersues Him For $5 Million)
“The specific way in which this bill removes [section] 230 protections would likely discourage platforms from wanting users to be able to post at all,” she added.
“Furthermore, conditioning [section] 230 immunity on practices that are to be determined is an arbitrary and dangerous idea,” she said. “Finally, the fact that the attorney general has ultimate say regarding who does and does not get immunity makes me worried it will become a tool for arbitrary power and favoritism wielded by the AG — current and future.”
So Why Are Senators Pushing It?
Graham, the sponsor of the bill, did not respond to requests for comment from the DCNF regarding the EARN IT Act’s implications for Section 230. Kazaryan suggests “techlash” may be at the root of the senators’ approval of the bill.
“Tech companies aren’t the public’s sweethearts anymore,” Kazaryan said. “Multiple scandals at different companies, a new political strategy of being tough on ‘Big Tech’ have led to a phenomenon known as ‘techlash.'”
Weissmann said that while she believes the senators “care and are of pure intention,” some legislators don’t fully understand “how vital [section] 230 is for a free and open internet.”
“It’s not something that ought to be conditioned generally, let alone conditioned on practices that haven’t even been determined yet,” she said.
Kazaryan added that protecting children is “obviously good” and should be supported.
“During the EARN IT Act hearing the Senators all acknowledged the lack of funding and resources for investigating these horrific crimes, but for some reason EARN IT didn’t include any funding for law enforcement,” she said.
“This bill is a ploy to get more power into hands of the DOJ and it is heartbreaking to see that they are using children and their safety to get there while putting the children in jeopardy.”
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thedailycaller--2020-03-22--Here’s How You Can Help Your Neighbors During The Coronavirus Pandemic

• Coronavirus death tolls and cases are rising across the globe .
• President Donald Trump has declared a State of Emergency and encouraged Americans to self isolate in order to prevent the spread of disease .
• Americans can help their neighbors in a variety of ways , including by looking out for the elderly , donating blood , checking in on friends and family , and more .
As both the death toll and cases of COVID19 increase across the globe , President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency and urged Americans to self isolate in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease .
Not everyone has the same ability to care for themselves during this crisis , however .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has warned that the elderly are particularly at risk for the coronavirus , and those who are hospitalized may not always receive the care that they need unless their neighbor steps up to the plate .
Americans can help their neighbor survive the coronavirus crisis in a variety of ways .
( RELATED : LIVE UPDATES : Here ’ s What Every State In America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Coronavirus ) Many Americans may be in extra need of food throughout the pandemic , particularly workers who are underpaid or out of work and their families .
Schools that regularly provide meals for low-income students have closed across the country , and while some of them are offering meals , Americans can aid their neighbors by donating to local food banks .
( RELATED : Lack Of Internet , Technology , Meals : Teachers Detail Pitfalls Of Remote Teaching During Coronavirus Crisis ) You can donate to your local food bank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation wide book bank that distributes 4.3 billion meals each year .
Food banks encourage you not to donate broken , dented , opened , or expired items , as well as items in glass packaging , foods that need containers , dairy , baby formula , perishables , or unlabeled packaged food .
The CDC has warned that older adults who are 65 years and older are at higher risk for severe illness from the coronavirus .
“ Older people are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 which may result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the CDC warns .
“ Fear and anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions.
” Family , friends , and neighbors can care for the elderly in their community by buying food for them and dropping it off at their homes .
This alleviates the necessity of the elderly going to a grocery store where they could be exposed to the coronavirus .
( RELATED : ‘ ESSENTIAL TRIPS ONLY ’ : DC Metro Announces Major Service Shutdowns ) Restaurants across the country are taking major losses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told to self isolate and avoid large gatherings .
This also negatively impacts restaurant workers and their families .
( RELATED : Pornography Website Targets McDonald ’ s Workers , Offers Opportunity To Earn $ 100K By Participating In Porn ) Many of these businesses are retooling and relying on take out services , delivery , and drive through transactions instead of sit down meals .
You can help your local restaurant by buying gift cards to use later on , and by buying or ordering takeout .
“ This is not like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in one particular area that passes quickly and we focus on rebuilding , ” Sean Kennedy of the National Restaurant Association told NPR .
“ This is a nationwide problem in which states and localities are just shutting down restaurant operations across the nation without a lot of warning and with tremendous impact for us and our workforce.
” Watching Children For Those Who Must Work Not everyone has the privilege of working from home , especially health care workers , which can be stressful for those who have children that need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
Neighbors can assist one another by reaching out to those who may need childcare and offering to watch their children .
( RELATED : ‘ I ’ ve Loved You 67 Years And Still Do ’ : Man Not Allowed To Visit Wife In Nursing Home Waits Outside Holding Sign On Anniversary ) While the CDC says that children “ do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than adults , ” children are more likely than adults to not show symptoms of the coronavirus even if they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do offer to care for them should take this into consideration .
The United States is facing a dire blood supply shortage , the New York Times reports , and though coronavirus treatment does not require blood transfusions , other medical procedures often do .
“ It ’ s an unprecedented situation , ” Dr. Pampee Young , who is a chief medical officer of biomedical services at the American Red Cross , told the Times .
“ We are already actively triaging units , determining which hospitals can and can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scenario could be a bleeding young patient who was in a car accident , and there ’ s no blood , ” Young added .
“ We ’ re not quite there yet , but that is the ultimate fear.
” Those who wish to donate blood can visit the American Association of Blood Banks locator , the Red Cross website , or call 1-800-RED-CROSS , among other options .
Checking In On Family And Friends The CDC has recommended self isolation as the best way to prevent illness , since there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the disease and coronavirus is spread from person-to-person .
But self isolating and the constant news about the pandemic can produce both fear and anxiety .
“ Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children , ” the CDC warns .
“ Coping with stress will make you , the people you care about , and your community stronger.
” Neighbors can bring one another solace and support by reaching out and checking in on one another during this period of isolation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ family who may be living alone during this time .
Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
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Coronavirus death tolls and cases are rising across the globe.
President Donald Trump has declared a State of Emergency and encouraged Americans to self isolate in order to prevent the spread of disease.
Americans can help their neighbors in a variety of ways, including by looking out for the elderly, donating blood, checking in on friends and family, and more.
As both the death toll and cases of COVID19 increase across the globe, President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency and urged Americans to self isolate in order to prevent the spread of the disease.
Not everyone has the same ability to care for themselves during this crisis, however. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that the elderly are particularly at risk for the coronavirus, and those who are hospitalized may not always receive the care that they need unless their neighbor steps up to the plate.
Americans can help their neighbor survive the coronavirus crisis in a variety of ways. (RELATED: LIVE UPDATES: Here’s What Every State In America Is Doing To Combat The Spread Of The Coronavirus)
Donating To Local Food Banks
Many Americans may be in extra need of food throughout the pandemic, particularly workers who are underpaid or out of work and their families.
Schools that regularly provide meals for low-income students have closed across the country, and while some of them are offering meals, Americans can aid their neighbors by donating to local food banks. (RELATED: Lack Of Internet, Technology, Meals: Teachers Detail Pitfalls Of Remote Teaching During Coronavirus Crisis)
You can donate to your local food bank through organizations like Feeding America, a nation wide book bank that distributes 4.3 billion meals each year. Food banks encourage you not to donate broken, dented, opened, or expired items, as well as items in glass packaging, foods that need containers, dairy, baby formula, perishables, or unlabeled packaged food.
Helping The Elderly Buy Food
The CDC has warned that older adults who are 65 years and older are at higher risk for severe illness from the coronavirus.
“Older people are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 which may result in increased stress during a crisis,” the CDC warns. “Fear and anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions.”
Family, friends, and neighbors can care for the elderly in their community by buying food for them and dropping it off at their homes. This alleviates the necessity of the elderly going to a grocery store where they could be exposed to the coronavirus. (RELATED: ‘ESSENTIAL TRIPS ONLY’: DC Metro Announces Major Service Shutdowns)
Buying Gift Certificates To Local Restaurants
Restaurants across the country are taking major losses due to the pandemic as Americans are told to self isolate and avoid large gatherings. This also negatively impacts restaurant workers and their families. (RELATED: Pornography Website Targets McDonald’s Workers, Offers Opportunity To Earn $100K By Participating In Porn)
Many of these businesses are retooling and relying on take out services, delivery, and drive through transactions instead of sit down meals. You can help your local restaurant by buying gift cards to use later on, and by buying or ordering takeout.
“This is not like a natural disaster that’s located in one particular area that passes quickly and we focus on rebuilding,” Sean Kennedy of the National Restaurant Association told NPR. “This is a nationwide problem in which states and localities are just shutting down restaurant operations across the nation without a lot of warning and with tremendous impact for us and our workforce.”
Watching Children For Those Who Must Work
Not everyone has the privilege of working from home, especially health care workers, which can be stressful for those who have children that need to be cared for and fed during the day.
Neighbors can assist one another by reaching out to those who may need childcare and offering to watch their children. (RELATED: ‘I’ve Loved You 67 Years And Still Do’: Man Not Allowed To Visit Wife In Nursing Home Waits Outside Holding Sign On Anniversary)
While the CDC says that children “do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than adults,” children are more likely than adults to not show symptoms of the coronavirus even if they are actually carrying the disease. Neighbors who do offer to care for them should take this into consideration.
Donating Blood
The United States is facing a dire blood supply shortage, the New York Times reports, and though coronavirus treatment does not require blood transfusions, other medical procedures often do.
“It’s an unprecedented situation,” Dr. Pampee Young, who is a chief medical officer of biomedical services at the American Red Cross, told the Times. “We are already actively triaging units, determining which hospitals can and can’t get blood.”
“The worst case scenario could be a bleeding young patient who was in a car accident, and there’s no blood,” Young added. “We’re not quite there yet, but that is the ultimate fear.”
Those who wish to donate blood can visit the American Association of Blood Banks locator, the Red Cross website, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS, among other options.
Checking In On Family And Friends
The CDC has recommended self isolation as the best way to prevent illness, since there is currently no vaccine to prevent the spread of the disease and coronavirus is spread from person-to-person. But self isolating and the constant news about the pandemic can produce both fear and anxiety.
“Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children,” the CDC warns. “Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.”
Neighbors can bring one another solace and support by reaching out and checking in on one another during this period of isolation. This is especially important for friends and family who may be living alone during this time.
I put together the ULTIMATE guide to getting together with your friends and family while you’re all isolated: How to get a Group Facetime / Hangout / Skype sesh set up, and ideas and how-tos for what to do – dinner party! happy hour! karaoke! game night! https://t.co/Gujv9UTbNm — Jessica Roy (@jessica_roy) March 19, 2020
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thedailycaller--2020-03-22--‘COMPLETE AND UTTER BULL****’: Abortion Supporters Furious After Ohio Shuts Down ‘Nonessential’ Abor

‘COMPLETE AND UTTER BULL****’: Abortion Supporters Furious After Ohio Shuts Down ‘Nonessential’ Abortion Providers

Abortion supporters lashed out after Ohio ordered abortion providers to shut down in light of the coronavirus .
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Friday sent letters to the Women ’ s Med Center in Dayton , Ohio and Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio ’ s Cincinnati Surgery Center ordering the abortion clinics to stop providing any services that require personal protective equipment , Ohio Attorney General spokeswoman Bethany McCorkle told CBS News Saturday .
The order applies to all nonsurgical procedures that use Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) , McCorkle told the Daily Caller News Foundation , adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ohio urology group Saturday .
PPE can include respirators , eye protection , hearing protection , protective clothing , gas masks , gloves , overalls , boots , and googles , according to the CDC .
“ You and your facility are ordered to immediately stop performing non-essential and elective surgical abortions .
Non-essential surgical abortions are those that can be delayed without undue risk to the current or future health of a patient , ” the letter said .
Yost ’ s letter added that if the facility did not “ immediately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in compliance with the [ health director ’ s ] order , ” the Department of Health would take appropriate measures .
Yost agrees with Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton that “ we can ’ t allow the politics of things to get in the way of what we need to do in a state of emergency , ” McCorkle told the DCNF .
Abortion supporters responded to the news with anger .
( RELATED : Massachusetts Bans ‘ Non-Essential ’ Procedures Like Colonoscopies , Knee Replacements , Allows Abortions ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abortion clinics in their state to shut down because they are non essential healthcare , ” tweeted writer Lizz Winstead .
“ This is creating ANOTHER HEALTHCARE CRISIS .
Needing an abortion is time sensitive and VERY ESSENTIAL to a person who needs one.
” Renee Bracey Sherman , an abortion writer who calls herself the “ Queen of All Abortions , ” tweeted that the order “ IS BULLSHIT .
COMPLETE AND UTTER BULLSHIT.
” “ Make no mistake : this isn ’ t about public health , ” tweeted writer Lauren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use of a global pandemic to end legal abortion in the state .
Abortion is essential care––period.
” “ This is an unprecedented time & people ’ s health & safety must be protected ; but the gov ’ t shouldn ’ t use this crisis as an excuse to target clinics & try to take away the ability of Ohioans to access abortion , which is time-sensitive , essential health care , ” the ACLU of Ohio tweeted .
The Huffington Post captioned the publication ’ s coverage of the news with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is using concerns about limited supplies of protective medical gear to prevent abortion access.
” “ GOP and the right wing zealots in Ohio are cravenly trying to use # COVIDー19 to shut abortion clinics across the state , ” National Abortion Rights Action League president Ilyse Hogue wrote in a tweet .
“ Even in a national crisis , they don ’ t stop their relentless assaults on women and pregnant people .
Abortion services are essential .
Clinics must stay open.
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Abortion supporters lashed out after Ohio ordered abortion providers to shut down in light of the coronavirus.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Friday sent letters to the Women’s Med Center in Dayton, Ohio and Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio’s Cincinnati Surgery Center ordering the abortion clinics to stop providing any services that require personal protective equipment, Ohio Attorney General spokeswoman Bethany McCorkle told CBS News Saturday.
The order applies to all nonsurgical procedures that use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), McCorkle told the Daily Caller News Foundation, adding that another letter was issued to an Ohio urology group Saturday.
PPE can include respirators, eye protection, hearing protection, protective clothing, gas masks, gloves, overalls, boots, and googles, according to the CDC.
“You and your facility are ordered to immediately stop performing non-essential and elective surgical abortions. Non-essential surgical abortions are those that can be delayed without undue risk to the current or future health of a patient,” the letter said.
Yost’s letter added that if the facility did not “immediately stop performing non-essential or elective surgical abortions in compliance with the [health director’s] order,” the Department of Health would take appropriate measures.
Yost agrees with Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton that “we can’t allow the politics of things to get in the way of what we need to do in a state of emergency,” McCorkle told the DCNF.
Abortion supporters responded to the news with anger. (RELATED: Massachusetts Bans ‘Non-Essential’ Procedures Like Colonoscopies, Knee Replacements, Allows Abortions)
“The state of Ohio has ordered abortion clinics in their state to shut down because they are non essential healthcare,” tweeted writer Lizz Winstead. “This is creating ANOTHER HEALTHCARE CRISIS. Needing an abortion is time sensitive and VERY ESSENTIAL to a person who needs one.”
Renee Bracey Sherman, an abortion writer who calls herself the “Queen of All Abortions,” tweeted that the order “IS BULLSHIT. COMPLETE AND UTTER BULLSHIT.”
THIS IS BULLSHIT. COMPLETE AND UTTER BULLSHIT. People cannot be forced to travel out of state or wait weeks, maybe months on end, to get an abortion DURING A PANDEMIC. The anti-abortion movement is using a public health crisis to essentially ban abortion.https://t.co/CyNEkLe0KO — Renee Bracey Sherman (@RBraceySherman) March 21, 2020
“Make no mistake: this isn’t about public health,” tweeted writer Lauren Rankin. “This is a despicable use of a global pandemic to end legal abortion in the state. Abortion is essential care––period.”
“This is an unprecedented time & people’s health & safety must be protected; but the gov’t shouldn’t use this crisis as an excuse to target clinics & try to take away the ability of Ohioans to access abortion, which is time-sensitive, essential health care,” the ACLU of Ohio tweeted.
The Huffington Post captioned the publication’s coverage of the news with the tweet, “The attorney general is using concerns about limited supplies of protective medical gear to prevent abortion access.”
“GOP and the right wing zealots in Ohio are cravenly trying to use #COVIDー19 to shut abortion clinics across the state,” National Abortion Rights Action League president Ilyse Hogue wrote in a tweet. “Even in a national crisis, they don’t stop their relentless assaults on women and pregnant people. Abortion services are essential. Clinics must stay open.”
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thedailycaller--2020-03-22--‘Gee, That’s Too Bad’: Trump Reacts To Romney’s Self-Quarantine During Press Conference

President Donald Trump reacted to learning about Republican Utah Sen. Mitt Romney ’ s self-quarantine with what a White House reporter perceived as sarcasm .
Romney announced the self-quarantine Sunday after learning that fellow GOP Sen. Rand Paul , with whom he has had contact , had become the first U.S. senator to test positive for the novel coronavirus .
“ On top of Senator Paul now four senators are in isolation and the rules say … ” the reporter began .
“ Who are they please ?
Who are they ?
” Trump asked .
“ Romney , Senator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scott , also , ” the reporter said with some help from the room .
“ Two of them were in contact … ” “ Romney is in isolation ?
” Trump asked abruptly after shifting to something else .
“ Gee , that ’ s too bad .
Go ahead.
” “ No , none whatsoever , ” Trump responded .
( RELATED : Sen. Thune Says Anyone In Contact With Sen. Paul Will Need To Consult Doctors ) The press conference continued with the president answering a question about senators possibly @ @ @

President Donald Trump reacted to learning about Republican Utah Sen. Mitt Romney’s self-quarantine with what a White House reporter perceived as sarcasm.
Romney announced the self-quarantine Sunday after learning that fellow GOP Sen. Rand Paul, with whom he has had contact, had become the first U.S. senator to test positive for the novel coronavirus.
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“On top of Senator Paul now four senators are in isolation and the rules say …” the reporter began.
“Who are they please? Who are they?” Trump asked.
“Romney, Senator Lee, Senator Gardner and Senator Rick Scott, also,” the reporter said with some help from the room. “Two of them were in contact …”
“Romney is in isolation?” Trump asked abruptly after shifting to something else. “Gee, that’s too bad. Go ahead.”
“Do I detect Sarcasm there, sir?” the reporter asked.
“No, none whatsoever,” Trump responded. (RELATED: Sen. Thune Says Anyone In Contact With Sen. Paul Will Need To Consult Doctors)
The press conference continued with the president answering a question about senators possibly voting remotely.


thedailycaller--2020-03-22--Senate Fails To Pass Cloture Vote On Coronavirus Stimulus Bill

The Senate on Sunday night failed to pass a procedural cloture vote on a phase-three coronavirus stimulus bill as there has been continued internal dispute between both parties .
The vote was 47-47 .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday that the bill would include $ 75 billion for hospitals and that two-thirds of all new money in the bill would go to states , however , this vote will likely end consideration of this bill .
McConnell also said , “ it ’ s just about time to take yes for an answer.
” Democrats have said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were reportedly pushing for expanded emergency leave provisions and more than three months of unemployment insurance .
Treasury Sec .
Steve Mnuchin , who has been negotiating with members of Congress on behalf of the White House , was spotted entering Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ’ s office , 20 minutes away from the cloture vote .
McConnell voted no , which was not planned .
He voted with the Democrats so he would have the option of recalling the vote , as Senate rules state .
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Senate and move to pass her own coronavirus package in the House , which could drag things out longer than many expected .
Pelosi ’ s legislation will be a $ 1.6 trillion emergency package , according to Politico .
The text for a phase-three Senate bill announced Friday would give $ 1,200 checks to every person , while couples would receive $ 2,400 .
That $ 1,200 check will go to Americans making less than $ 75,000 annually .
Each child will receive $ 500 .
The amount is reduced by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person earns over $ 75,000 .
Those making above $ 99,000 would not get any money .
The GOP ’ s bill also includes specific provisions for disabled veterans , low-income seniors , and individuals with no income tax liability with at least $ 2,500 in qualifying income , according to The Senate Finance Committee .
There will also be a much smaller benefit of $ 600 for millions without federal tax liability .
A task force reportedly gave the idea to Republicans during their caucus lunch .
Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Graham said he is “ willing to pay 75 percent of people ’ s income up to $ 80,000 to get us through , ” adding , “ this ought to be enough money to get us through the next six to eight weeks.
” The Senate passed a bill Wednesday to help provide money to businesses and citizens suffering from the deadly coronavirus pandemic .
The Senate overwhelmingly approved of the coronavirus aid package that provides paid sick leave , and expands unemployment assistance and resources for testing .
Ninety senators @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against it .
( RELATED : Senate Passes Coronavirus Aid Package ) The vote comes after the House of Representatives passed a reworked coronavirus bill Monday .
The House approved the plan via unanimous consent .
The House then sent the original coronavirus package plus a retooled version to the Senate .
The Senate then passed three separate bills which will now be sent to President Donald Trump .
( RELATED : House Passes Updated Coronavirus Bill ) McConnell said Tuesday he decided to vote on the House bills as soon as possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the upcoming Senate legislation .
He also added that the Senate will not leave until they pass the next coronavirus bill .
Trump signed an $ 8.3 billion funding bill Friday to help fight coronavirus .
That bill gives more than $ 3 billion for the research and development of vaccines .
There is also $ 800 million for research for treatments .
It also includes $ 2 billion for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) and $ 61 million to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( RELATED : Senate Passes Coronavirus Spending Bill ) Trump held a press conference at the end of February discussing how the U.S. will deal with the disease and put Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the task force .
( RELATED : President Trump Appoints Vice President Pence To Head Coronavirus Task Force )

The Senate on Sunday night failed to pass a procedural cloture vote on a phase-three coronavirus stimulus bill as there has been continued internal dispute between both parties.
The vote was 47-47. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday that the bill would include $75 billion for hospitals and that two-thirds of all new money in the bill would go to states, however, this vote will likely end consideration of this bill. McConnell also said, “it’s just about time to take yes for an answer.” Democrats have said the coronavirus bill lacks new SNAP funds and were reportedly pushing for expanded emergency leave provisions and more than three months of unemployment insurance.
Treasury Sec. Steve Mnuchin, who has been negotiating with members of Congress on behalf of the White House, was spotted entering Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s office, 20 minutes away from the cloture vote.
McConnell voted no, which was not planned. He voted with the Democrats so he would have the option of recalling the vote, as Senate rules state.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday said she will halt negotiations with the Senate and move to pass her own coronavirus package in the House, which could drag things out longer than many expected. Pelosi’s legislation will be a $1.6 trillion emergency package, according to Politico.
The text for a phase-three Senate bill announced Friday would give $1,200 checks to every person, while couples would receive $2,400. That $1,200 check will go to Americans making less than $75,000 annually. Each child will receive $500. The amount is reduced by $5 for every $100 a person earns over $75,000. Those making above $99,000 would not get any money.
The GOP’s bill also includes specific provisions for disabled veterans, low-income seniors, and individuals with no income tax liability with at least $2,500 in qualifying income, according to The Senate Finance Committee. There will also be a much smaller benefit of $600 for millions without federal tax liability.
A task force reportedly gave the idea to Republicans during their caucus lunch. Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham reportedly opposes direct payments. However, Graham said he is “willing to pay 75 percent of people’s income up to $80,000 to get us through,” adding, “this ought to be enough money to get us through the next six to eight weeks.”
The Senate passed a bill Wednesday to help provide money to businesses and citizens suffering from the deadly coronavirus pandemic. The Senate overwhelmingly approved of the coronavirus aid package that provides paid sick leave, and expands unemployment assistance and resources for testing. Ninety senators voted for the bill and eight voted against it. (RELATED: Senate Passes Coronavirus Aid Package)
The vote comes after the House of Representatives passed a reworked coronavirus bill Monday. The House approved the plan via unanimous consent. The House then sent the original coronavirus package plus a retooled version to the Senate. The Senate then passed three separate bills which will now be sent to President Donald Trump. (RELATED: House Passes Updated Coronavirus Bill)
McConnell said Tuesday he decided to vote on the House bills as soon as possible and not blend the House bills with the upcoming Senate legislation. He also added that the Senate will not leave until they pass the next coronavirus bill.
Trump signed an $8.3 billion funding bill Friday to help fight coronavirus. That bill gives more than $3 billion for the research and development of vaccines. There is also $800 million for research for treatments. It also includes $2 billion for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and $61 million to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to Yahoo Finance. (RELATED: Senate Passes Coronavirus Spending Bill)
Trump held a press conference at the end of February discussing how the U.S. will deal with the disease and put Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the task force. (RELATED: President Trump Appoints Vice President Pence To Head Coronavirus Task Force)
The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic March 11.


thedailycaller--2020-03-22--Meghan McCain To Tape ‘The View’ From Home After Announcing Pregnancy

Meghan McCain announced Sunday that she ’ s pregnant and that she will tape “ The View ” from home while coronavirus remains a threat .
McCain , who is married to The Federalist ’ s Ben Domenech , announced the news via Twitter .
McCain explained in a statement that her doctors had advised her to limit contact in order to protect her unborn child .
I consulted with my doctors and they advised me that for the safety of our baby and myself , I should be extra vigilant about limiting the amount of people we come in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll be joining the millions of Americans who are self-isolating as a precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19 .
As a result , I will be appearing on “ The View ” from home via satellite .
ABC , McCain said , had been very understanding in allowing her the freedom to work from home .
“ I am indebted to our producers and crew , ” she said , adding , “ I also want to acknowledge the heroes — the doctors , nurses , grocery and pharmacy workers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military — who are on the front lines in this fight.
” ( RELATED : ‘ Lead By Example !
’ : Meghan McCain Rips Into De Blasio For Gym Outing Amid Coronavirus Fears ) Concluding her statement with a call for others to stay safe and wash their hands , McCain said , “ I will continue to see you each morning on ‘ The View . '
” McCain joins cohosts Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg in the decision to self-isolate — but only Goldberg has continued to appear on the @ @ @ @

Meghan McCain announced Sunday that she’s pregnant and that she will tape “The View” from home while coronavirus remains a threat.
McCain, who is married to The Federalist’s Ben Domenech, announced the news via Twitter.
McCain explained in a statement that her doctors had advised her to limit contact in order to protect her unborn child.
I consulted with my doctors and they advised me that for the safety of our baby and myself, I should be extra vigilant about limiting the amount of people we come in contact with. Starting immediately, I’ll be joining the millions of Americans who are self-isolating as a precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As a result, I will be appearing on “The View” from home via satellite.
ABC, McCain said, had been very understanding in allowing her the freedom to work from home. “I am indebted to our producers and crew,” she said, adding, “I also want to acknowledge the heroes — the doctors, nurses, grocery and pharmacy workers, journalists, police officers, firemen and military — who are on the front lines in this fight.” (RELATED: ‘Lead By Example!’: Meghan McCain Rips Into De Blasio For Gym Outing Amid Coronavirus Fears)
Concluding her statement with a call for others to stay safe and wash their hands, McCain said, “I will continue to see you each morning on ‘The View.'”
McCain joins cohosts Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg in the decision to self-isolate — but only Goldberg has continued to appear on the show via satellite.


thedailycaller--2020-03-22--Trump Activates National Guard In New York, Washington And California — FEMA Clarifies ‘Not Martial

Trump Activates National Guard In New York, Washington And California — FEMA Clarifies ‘Not Martial Law’

President Donald Trump announced at Sunday ’ s White House coronavirus task force briefing that he has activated the National Guard to assist with the coronavirus effort in Washington , New York and California .
“ As we continue to marshal every resource at America ’ s disposal , ” the president noted , “ it is absolutely critical that Americans continue to follow the federal government ’ s guidelines.
” “ The National Guard , these are tremendous people , ” he told the gathered reporters in the White House ’ s Brady Briefing Room .
“ We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sign , and it ’ s been activated.
” ( RELATED : A Comprehensive Timeline Of The Novel Coronavirus ) The president added that the administration is “ dealing with other states , also , the states that have been hit the hardest , ” on potentially mobilizing the National Guard in those areas .
Trump additionally clarified that though the “ governors remain in command , ” the Federal Emergency Management Agency will “ be funding 100 percent of the cost of deploying National Guard units to carry out approved missions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ governors , locally , are going to be in command , and we ’ ll be following them , ” he added , after stating he had spoken with all three of the state governors about the decision on Sunday .
“ We hope they can do the job , and I think they will.
” FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor noted that Trump had approved states of emergency for New York and Washington and would do so for California in the near future .
Gaynor noted that the National Guard is “ under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not federalize National Guard members .
“ This is not martial law , ” he explained .
He further explained that the USS Mercy hospital ship would be immediately dispatched to Los Angeles and will be used to “ take pressure ” off of local hospitals .

President Donald Trump announced at Sunday’s White House coronavirus task force briefing that he has activated the National Guard to assist with the coronavirus effort in Washington, New York and California.
“As we continue to marshal every resource at America’s disposal,” the president noted, “it is absolutely critical that Americans continue to follow the federal government’s guidelines.”
“The National Guard, these are tremendous people,” he told the gathered reporters in the White House’s Brady Briefing Room. “We’ve signed what we’ve had to sign, and it’s been activated.” (RELATED: A Comprehensive Timeline Of The Novel Coronavirus)
The president added that the administration is “dealing with other states, also, the states that have been hit the hardest,” on potentially mobilizing the National Guard in those areas.
Trump additionally clarified that though the “governors remain in command,” the Federal Emergency Management Agency will “be funding 100 percent of the cost of deploying National Guard units to carry out approved missions to stop the virus.”
“The governors, locally, are going to be in command, and we’ll be following them,” he added, after stating he had spoken with all three of the state governors about the decision on Sunday. “We hope they can do the job, and I think they will.”
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FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor noted that Trump had approved states of emergency for New York and Washington and would do so for California in the near future.
Gaynor noted that the National Guard is “under Title 32 status,” which does not federalize National Guard members.
“This is not martial law,” he explained.
He further explained that the USS Mercy hospital ship would be immediately dispatched to Los Angeles and will be used to “take pressure” off of local hospitals.


thedailycaller--2020-03-22--Mitt Romney To Self-Quarantine After Rand Paul Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Republican Utah Sen. Mitt Romney on Sunday announced that he will self-quarantine after having contact with Sen. Rand Paul who tested positive for coronavirus and is taking caution by working from home .
Paul announced that he tested positive Sunday and was the first known United States senator to test positive .
Paul notably had part of his lung removed in the fall of 2019 .
The surgery followed an altercation with his Kentucky neighbor back in 2017 .
He suffered pneumonia as a result of the incident .
Romney joins a large number of members of Congress in both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced they are self-quarantining .
Many members of Congress have received tests for coronavirus .
President Donald Trump has also received a test for the virus , which came back negative .
Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday also announced that he tested negative for coronavirus .
( RELATED : Here Are All The Members Of Congress Who Have Self-Quarantined Due To Coronavirus ) Republican South Dakota Sen. John Thune on Sunday said that anyone who was in contact with Paul should immediately contact their health providers , as the disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : Sen. Thune Says Anyone In Contact With Sen. Paul Will Need To Consult Doctors ) The two senators introduced the bipartisan resolution “ to Maintain Senate ’ s Constitutional Responsibilities & Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies ” which would allow senators to vote remotely in emergencies .
On Tuesday alone , there were five members of Congress who announced they would self-quarantine .
Meanwhile , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday said she will halt negotiations with the Senate and move to pass her own coronavirus package in the House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than many expected .

Republican Utah Sen. Mitt Romney on Sunday announced that he will self-quarantine after having contact with Sen. Rand Paul who tested positive for coronavirus and is taking caution by working from home.
Senator Romney’s office issued the following statement: pic.twitter.com/tBSx03ZlTr — Senator Mitt Romney (@SenatorRomney) March 22, 2020
Paul announced that he tested positive Sunday and was the first known United States senator to test positive. Paul notably had part of his lung removed in the fall of 2019. The surgery followed an altercation with his Kentucky neighbor back in 2017. He suffered pneumonia as a result of the incident.
Romney joins a large number of members of Congress in both the House and the Senate who have announced they are self-quarantining. Many members of Congress have received tests for coronavirus.
President Donald Trump has also received a test for the virus, which came back negative. Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday also announced that he tested negative for coronavirus. (RELATED: Here Are All The Members Of Congress Who Have Self-Quarantined Due To Coronavirus)
Republican South Dakota Sen. John Thune on Sunday said that anyone who was in contact with Paul should immediately contact their health providers, as the disease continues to spread through Congress. (RELATED: Sen. Thune Says Anyone In Contact With Sen. Paul Will Need To Consult Doctors)
The two senators introduced the bipartisan resolution “to Maintain Senate’s Constitutional Responsibilities & Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies” which would allow senators to vote remotely in emergencies.
On Tuesday alone, there were five members of Congress who announced they would self-quarantine.
Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday said she will halt negotiations with the Senate and move to pass her own coronavirus package in the House, which could drag things out longer than many expected.


thedailycaller--2020-03-22--FACT CHECK: Viral Image Claims Hand Sanitizer Poses A Threat To Pets Because It Contains A Toxic Che

FACT CHECK: Viral Image Claims Hand Sanitizer Poses A Threat To Pets Because It Contains A Toxic Chemical Also Found In Antifreeze

An image shared on Facebook more than 500 times claims hand sanitizer poses a threat to pets because it contains a toxic compound also found in antifreeze .
“ Please share to make others aware , ” the post urges .
Ethylene glycol is not found in over-the-counter hand sanitizers .
It is safe to use hand sanitizers around pets .
Hand sanitizer has been flying off the shelves as consumers seek methods to protect themselves from the new coronavirus .
The image , posted March 18 , warns pet owners about hand sanitizer allegedly containing a toxic compound found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pet your dog or any other pet after using hand sanitizer , ” reads the post .
“ It contains ethanol glycol that ’ s also found in anti-freeze that ’ s toxic to them !
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They might lick the area you ’ ve touched them.
” The three most common active ingredients in hand sanitizers are ethyl alcohol , isopropyl alcohol and benzalkonium chloride .
Approximately 97 percent of over-the-counter hand sanitizers use one of those three ingredients , per the Food and Drug Administration .
Ethyl alcohol , the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the same ethanol found in beer and wine , according to USA Today .
( RELATED : Viral Image Claims Swiffer WetJet Cleaning Solution Is Poisonous For Pets ) The post appears to confuse that common hand sanitizer base with ethylene glycol , the antifreeze ingredient that is toxic to both humans and animals .
Ethylene glycol has a sweet taste that makes ingesting it attractive to pets , according to the VCA Hospitals website .
It is not used in hand sanitizer .
Savee Dalgo , a spokesperson for the American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Animals ( ASPCA ) , told the Daily Caller that it is safe for pet owners to use hand sanitizer .
The Pet Poison Hotline does note , however , that an animal that ingests large amounts of hand sanitizer may experience lethargy , vomiting and weak respiration , among other issues .
“ When using hand sanitizers , refrain from petting your dog or cat until your hands are completely dry , ” Dr. Tina Wismer , senior director of the ASPCA ’ s Animal Poison Control Center , advised in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it has evaporated it is safe to touch your pets .
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An image shared on Facebook more than 500 times claims hand sanitizer poses a threat to pets because it contains a toxic compound also found in antifreeze.
“Please share to make others aware,” the post urges.
Verdict: False
Ethylene glycol is not found in over-the-counter hand sanitizers. It is safe to use hand sanitizers around pets.
Fact Check:
Hand sanitizer has been flying off the shelves as consumers seek methods to protect themselves from the new coronavirus. The image, posted March 18, warns pet owners about hand sanitizer allegedly containing a toxic compound found in antifreeze.
“Please DO NOT pet your dog or any other pet after using hand sanitizer,” reads the post. “It contains ethanol glycol that’s also found in anti-freeze that’s toxic to them!! They might lick the area you’ve touched them.”
The three most common active ingredients in hand sanitizers are ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol and benzalkonium chloride. Approximately 97 percent of over-the-counter hand sanitizers use one of those three ingredients, per the Food and Drug Administration.
Ethyl alcohol, the most common of the three active ingredients, is the same ethanol found in beer and wine, according to USA Today. (RELATED: Viral Image Claims Swiffer WetJet Cleaning Solution Is Poisonous For Pets)
The post appears to confuse that common hand sanitizer base with ethylene glycol, the antifreeze ingredient that is toxic to both humans and animals. Ethylene glycol has a sweet taste that makes ingesting it attractive to pets, according to the VCA Hospitals website. It is not used in hand sanitizer.
Savee Dalgo, a spokesperson for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), told the Daily Caller that it is safe for pet owners to use hand sanitizer. The Pet Poison Hotline does note, however, that an animal that ingests large amounts of hand sanitizer may experience lethargy, vomiting and weak respiration, among other issues.
“When using hand sanitizers, refrain from petting your dog or cat until your hands are completely dry,” Dr. Tina Wismer, senior director of the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center, advised in a statement to the Caller. “Once it has evaporated it is safe to touch your pets.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-22--Sen. Mike Lee Will Self-Quarantine After Advice From Doctors

Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee announced Sunday that he will self-quarantine after receiving advice from health officials as a number of members of Congress have tested positive for coronavirus .
“ Upon learning that my colleague Sen. Paul tested positive for COVID-19 , I consulted the Attending Physician of the U.S. Congress Dr. Harding .
He advised me that because I have no symptoms or other risk factors , a COVID-19 test was not warranted , ” Lee said in a statement provided to the Daily Caller .
“ Given the timing , proximity , and duration of my exposure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to self-quarantine for 14 days , ” he added .
“ That means no traveling or voting .
But I will continue to make sure Utah ’ s voice is heard as we shape the federal response to the Coronavirus through phone , text , email and whatever other means are available.
” The news came hours after Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul announced that he tested positive for coronavirus .
Paul was the first known United States senator to test positive .
Paul notably had part of his lung removed in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an altercation with his Kentucky neighbor back in 2017 .
He suffered pneumonia as a result of the incident .
Lee might be joining a large number of members of Congress in both the House and the Senate who have announced they are self-quarantining .
Many members of Congress have received tests for coronavirus .
President Donald Trump has also received a test for the virus , which came back negative .
Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday also announced that he tested negative for coronavirus .
( RELATED : Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Have Self-Quarantined Due To Coronavirus ) Republican South Dakota Sen. John Thune on Sunday said that anyone who was in contact with Paul should immediately contact their health providers , as the disease continues to spread through Congress .
( RELATED : Sen. Thune Says Anyone In Contact With Sen. Paul Will Need To Consult Doctors ) The two senators introduced the bipartisan resolution “ to Maintain Senate ’ s Constitutional Responsibilities & Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies ” which would allow senators to vote remotely in emergencies .
On Tuesday alone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who announced they would self-quarantine .
Meanwhile , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday said she will halt negotiations with the Senate and move to pass her own coronavirus package in the House , which could drag things out longer than many expected .

Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee announced Sunday that he will self-quarantine after receiving advice from health officials as a number of members of Congress have tested positive for coronavirus.
“Upon learning that my colleague Sen. Paul tested positive for COVID-19, I consulted the Attending Physician of the U.S. Congress Dr. Harding. He advised me that because I have no symptoms or other risk factors, a COVID-19 test was not warranted,” Lee said in a statement provided to the Daily Caller.
“Given the timing, proximity, and duration of my exposure to Sen. Paul, he directed me to self-quarantine for 14 days,” he added. “That means no traveling or voting. But I will continue to make sure Utah’s voice is heard as we shape the federal response to the Coronavirus through phone, text, email and whatever other means are available.”
The news came hours after Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul announced that he tested positive for coronavirus. Paul was the first known United States senator to test positive. Paul notably had part of his lung removed in the fall of 2019. The surgery followed an altercation with his Kentucky neighbor back in 2017. He suffered pneumonia as a result of the incident.
Lee might be joining a large number of members of Congress in both the House and the Senate who have announced they are self-quarantining. Many members of Congress have received tests for coronavirus.
President Donald Trump has also received a test for the virus, which came back negative. Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday also announced that he tested negative for coronavirus. (RELATED: Here Are All The Members Of Congress Who Have Self-Quarantined Due To Coronavirus)


thedailycaller--2020-03-22--Vox Scrubs China Reference From Title Of Coronavirus Video

Liberal media outlet Vox removed a reference to China from the title of a video it published about the role that wildlife markets there play in the spread of infectious disease like coronavirus .
Vox ’ s video , which has more than 18 million views , was initially titled “ Why new diseases keep appearing in China.
” It is now titled : “ How wildlife trade is linked to coronavirus.
” Vox acknowledged the edit in a description of the video on YouTube .
“ Note the headline for this piece has been updated .
Previous headline : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” It is not exactly clear why Vox edited the headline .
The website did not immediately respond to a request for comment .
The Vox video , published March 6 , detailed how China ’ s communist system encouraged the growth of open wildlife markets , such as one in Wuhan , where the novel coronavirus is believed to have started in mid-November .
( RELATED : A Comprehensive Timeline Of The Novel Coronavirus ) Farmers at the markets sell a variety of wildlife , including birds , reptiles , bats and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long noted that China is a hotbed for potential viral outbreaks because of its high population density mixed with its wildlife markets .
The SARS pandemic of 2002-2004 is also believed to have originated at a wildlife market — known as a “ wet market ” — in China ’ s Guangdong province .
“ I think this is a dangerous practice where it happens , ” Dr. Michael Osterholm , a world-renowned epidemiologist said on the Joe Rogan podcast earlier this month .
“ That ’ s one of the challenges we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We know that this is going to happen .
It ’ s going to occur.
” The coronavirus that came out of Wuhan is believed to have originated in a bat before spreading to a person .
Some health experts have accused the Chinese government of lying about how widely coronavirus had spread within the country .
Chinese officials did not acknowledge to world health officials that an outbreak was underway until late December , more than five weeks after the outbreak began .
The World Health Organization adopted the Chinese government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Jan. 14 that there was no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission of coronavirus .
The virus has since spread around the globe , with nearly 330,000 cases of human-to-human transmission registered in the world ; 31,000 of those in the U.S .
The Chinese government ’ s role in allowing the spread of coronavirus has devolved into a debate over whether it is racist to use the terms “ Chinese coronavirus ” or “ Wuhan virus.
” President Donald Trump has sometimes called it the “ Chinese virus.
” Vox has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racism for noting the geographic origins of the virus .
“ Trump ’ s new fixation on using a racist name for the coronavirus is dangerous , ” reads a March 18 article at the site .
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Liberal media outlet Vox removed a reference to China from the title of a video it published about the role that wildlife markets there play in the spread of infectious disease like coronavirus.
Vox’s video, which has more than 18 million views, was initially titled “Why new diseases keep appearing in China.” It is now titled: “How wildlife trade is linked to coronavirus.”
Vox acknowledged the edit in a description of the video on YouTube.
“Note the headline for this piece has been updated. Previous headline: Why new diseases keep appearing in China.”
It is not exactly clear why Vox edited the headline. The website did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The Vox video, published March 6, detailed how China’s communist system encouraged the growth of open wildlife markets, such as one in Wuhan, where the novel coronavirus is believed to have started in mid-November. (RELATED: A Comprehensive Timeline Of The Novel Coronavirus)
Farmers at the markets sell a variety of wildlife, including birds, reptiles, bats and exotic animals.
WATCH:
Infectious disease experts have long noted that China is a hotbed for potential viral outbreaks because of its high population density mixed with its wildlife markets. The SARS pandemic of 2002-2004 is also believed to have originated at a wildlife market — known as a “wet market” — in China’s Guangdong province.
“I think this is a dangerous practice where it happens,” Dr. Michael Osterholm, a world-renowned epidemiologist said on the Joe Rogan podcast earlier this month.
“That’s one of the challenges we have China,” he continued. “We know that this is going to happen. It’s going to occur.”
The coronavirus that came out of Wuhan is believed to have originated in a bat before spreading to a person.
Some health experts have accused the Chinese government of lying about how widely coronavirus had spread within the country. Chinese officials did not acknowledge to world health officials that an outbreak was underway until late December, more than five weeks after the outbreak began.
The World Health Organization adopted the Chinese government’s slant on coronavirus, declaring on Jan. 14 that there was no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission of coronavirus.
The virus has since spread around the globe, with nearly 330,000 cases of human-to-human transmission registered in the world; 31,000 of those in the U.S.
The Chinese government’s role in allowing the spread of coronavirus has devolved into a debate over whether it is racist to use the terms “Chinese coronavirus” or “Wuhan virus.” President Donald Trump has sometimes called it the “Chinese virus.”
Vox has been among the liberal outlets accusing Trump of racism for noting the geographic origins of the virus.
“Trump’s new fixation on using a racist name for the coronavirus is dangerous,” reads a March 18 article at the site.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-22--Can The American Economy Take On The Coronavirus?

Ambassador Terry Miller with the Heritage Foundation spoke with the Daily Caller ’ s Stephanie Hamill about where America stands in the world when it comes to economic freedom and what the coronavirus could mean for 2020 .
According the Heritage Foundation ’ s annual Economic Freedom Index , America didn ’ t even place in the top 10 when it comes to economic freedom .
The results may surprise you , with Singapore placing in first and the U.S. trailing way behind in 17th place .
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“ The United States economic freedom has been declining for a while , part of that is because of these massive deficits that we have been running over the last decade or more , but this year in particular we saw a decline in trade freedom , ” Miller said .
The index covers 12 freedoms – from property rights to financial freedom – in 186 countries , according to Heritage .
As for how the coronavirus will impact economic freedom in 2020 , Miller says we ’ re already feeling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these measures that are being taken to distance people socially are going to have an impact on their economic freedom.
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Ambassador Terry Miller with the Heritage Foundation spoke with the Daily Caller’s Stephanie Hamill about where America stands in the world when it comes to economic freedom and what the coronavirus could mean for 2020.
According the Heritage Foundation’s annual Economic Freedom Index, America didn’t even place in the top 10 when it comes to economic freedom.
The results may surprise you, with Singapore placing in first and the U.S. trailing way behind in 17th place. (REALTED: EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Cassidy Explains What May Have Caused The Exploding Number Of COVID-19 Cases In Louisiana.)
“The United States economic freedom has been declining for a while, part of that is because of these massive deficits that we have been running over the last decade or more, but this year in particular we saw a decline in trade freedom,” Miller said.
The index covers 12 freedoms – from property rights to financial freedom – in 186 countries, according to Heritage.
As for how the coronavirus will impact economic freedom in 2020, Miller says we’re already feeling the effects.
“Obviously all of these measures that are being taken to distance people socially are going to have an impact on their economic freedom.”
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thedailycaller--2020-03-22--Sen. Thune Says Anyone In Contact With Sen. Paul Will Need To Consult Doctors

Republican South Dakota Sen. John Thune on Sunday said that anyone who was in contact with Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul , who tested positive for coronavirus , should immediately contact their health providers , as the disease continues to spread through Congress .
Thune told reporters that senators will “ consult with the attending physician about appropriate measures for those who have been in contact with the senator.
” Paul tested positive for coronavirus , his office announced Sunday afternoon .
He is the first known United States senator to test positive .
Paul notably had part of his lung @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The surgery followed an altercation with his Kentucky neighbor back in 2017 .
He suffered pneumonia as a result of the incident .
Paul had been in close quarters with other Senate Republicans this past week while negotiating the third phase of the White House ’ s coronavirus stimulus plan .
“ He is feeling fine and is in quarantine , ” his official account tweeted .
“ He is asymptomatic and was tested out of an abundance of caution due to his extensive travel and events .
He was not aware of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” ( RELATED : Trump Gives Ford , General Motors , Tesla ‘ The Go Ahead ’ To Mass Produce Coronavirus Ventilators ) Paul ’ s office “ began operating remotely , hence virtually no staff has had contact ” with the senator , Paul ’ s communications director Sergio Gor told the Daily Caller .
Gor said the senator is expected to return to the Senate after his quarantine period is over and will “ continue working for the people of Kentucky.
” Republican Ohio Sen .
Rob Portman and Democratic Illinois @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resolution that would allow senators to vote remotely during national emergencies .
( RELATED : Portman , Durbin Introduce Resolution To Allow Remote Voting For Senators During National Emergencies ) The two senators introduced the bipartisan resolution “ to Maintain Senate ’ s Constitutional Responsibilities & Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies ” which would allow senators to vote remotely , as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the U.S .
Meanwhile , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday said she will halt negotiations with the Senate and move to pass her own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could drag things out longer than many expected .

Republican South Dakota Sen. John Thune on Sunday said that anyone who was in contact with Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, who tested positive for coronavirus, should immediately contact their health providers, as the disease continues to spread through Congress.
Thune told reporters that senators will “consult with the attending physician about appropriate measures for those who have been in contact with the senator.”
Paul tested positive for coronavirus, his office announced Sunday afternoon. He is the first known United States senator to test positive. Paul notably had part of his lung removed in the fall of 2019. The surgery followed an altercation with his Kentucky neighbor back in 2017. He suffered pneumonia as a result of the incident.
Paul had been in close quarters with other Senate Republicans this past week while negotiating the third phase of the White House’s coronavirus stimulus plan.
I took a picture inside the Senate GOP lunch when the door was open Friday and saw Rand Paul seated next to other senators. He is visible in this photo. pic.twitter.com/4qwZo5YdBs — Manu Raju (@mkraju) March 22, 2020
“He is feeling fine and is in quarantine,” his official account tweeted. “He is asymptomatic and was tested out of an abundance of caution due to his extensive travel and events. He was not aware of any direct contact with any infected person.” (RELATED: Trump Gives Ford, General Motors, Tesla ‘The Go Ahead’ To Mass Produce Coronavirus Ventilators)
Paul’s office “began operating remotely, hence virtually no staff has had contact” with the senator, Paul’s communications director Sergio Gor told the Daily Caller. Gor said the senator is expected to return to the Senate after his quarantine period is over and will “continue working for the people of Kentucky.”
Republican Ohio Sen. Rob Portman and Democratic Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin on Thursday introduced a resolution that would allow senators to vote remotely during national emergencies. (RELATED: Portman, Durbin Introduce Resolution To Allow Remote Voting For Senators During National Emergencies)
The two senators introduced the bipartisan resolution “to Maintain Senate’s Constitutional Responsibilities & Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies” which would allow senators to vote remotely, as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the U.S.
Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday said she will halt negotiations with the Senate and move to pass her own coronavirus package in the House, which could drag things out longer than many expected.


thedailycaller--2020-03-22--2020 Summer Olympics Might Be Postponed, Canceling Them Is ‘Not On The Agenda’

The 2020 summer Olympics in Tokyo , Japan might not go off as planned because of coronavirus .
With the future of the games in doubt , the International Olympic Committee released a statement Sunday that all scenarios are looked at , and that includes postponing the games .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) However , canceling them is apparently not likely .
The statement said canning the games entirely is “ not on the agenda.
” The hits just keep coming with coronavirus .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost March Madness , the NHL , NBA , our movies and now the Olympics might be postponed .
I honestly don ’ t understand how the games being potentially canceled isn ’ t a very real option at this point .
I ’ m not cheering for it , but I ’ m also not sure how you can rule it out .
At this point nothing seems safe out of reach of coronavirus .
It ’ s tragic , but it ’ s also 100 % completely true .
Let ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hitch in Japan .
We desperately need something to keep us entertained .
I ’ m just not holding my breath .
Let us know what you think will happen in the comments .

The 2020 summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan might not go off as planned because of coronavirus.
With the future of the games in doubt, the International Olympic Committee released a statement Sunday that all scenarios are looked at, and that includes postponing the games. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
However, canceling them is apparently not likely. The statement said canning the games entirely is “not on the agenda.”
The hits just keep coming with coronavirus. It just doesn’t end. We lost March Madness, the NHL, NBA, our movies and now the Olympics might be postponed.
I honestly don’t understand how the games being potentially canceled isn’t a very real option at this point. I’m not cheering for it, but I’m also not sure how you can rule it out.
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At this point nothing seems safe out of reach of coronavirus. It’s tragic, but it’s also 100% completely true.
Let’s hope the Olympics go off without a hitch in Japan. We desperately need something to keep us entertained. I’m just not holding my breath.
Let us know what you think will happen in the comments.


thedailycaller--2020-03-22--FACT CHECK: Did Bill Gates Give A Waiter A $5 Tip Because He’s The ‘Son Of A Wood Cutter’?

A viral Instagram post claims Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates justified giving a $ 5 tip to a waiter by saying he ’ s the “ son of a wood cutter.
” There is no evidence the incident ever occurred .
Gates ’ father was a lawyer , not a woodcutter .
The viral post attempts to paint Gates , worth an estimated $ 96.3 billion , as ungenerous by recounting an alleged incident in which he only tipped a waiter $ 5 after dining at a restaurant .
One of his daughters , the post claims , had previously tipped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughter of the world ’ s richest man , but I am the son of a wood cutter , ” Gates supposedly said to justify his tip .
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There is , however , no evidence the alleged incident ever actually took place .
The post does not offer a source or give details about where it supposedly happened , and the Daily Caller found no credible reports of Gates giving a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gates grew up in an upper-middle class family .
His father is a retired Washington attorney , and his late mother worked as a teacher and served on several corporate boards , according to the biography on Gate ’ s blog .
He and his wife Melinda chair the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation , the world ’ s largest charitable organization , and have pledged to donate at least half of their vast wealth to philanthropic causes , according to Forbes .
To date , they have donated at least $ 35.8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the post ’ s claim of him being ungenerous even more dubious .
Variations of the story have been circulating online since at least 2012 , according to Snopes .

A viral Instagram post claims Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates justified giving a $5 tip to a waiter by saying he’s the “son of a wood cutter.”
Verdict: False
There is no evidence the incident ever occurred. Gates’ father was a lawyer, not a woodcutter.
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The viral post attempts to paint Gates, worth an estimated $96.3 billion, as ungenerous by recounting an alleged incident in which he only tipped a waiter $5 after dining at a restaurant. One of his daughters, the post claims, had previously tipped $500.
“She is the daughter of the world’s richest man, but I am the son of a wood cutter,” Gates supposedly said to justify his tip. (RELATED: Did Bill Gates Say, ‘I Choose A Lazy Person To Do A Hard Job’?)
There is, however, no evidence the alleged incident ever actually took place. The post does not offer a source or give details about where it supposedly happened, and the Daily Caller found no credible reports of Gates giving a $5 tip to a waiter.
Gates grew up in an upper-middle class family. His father is a retired Washington attorney, and his late mother worked as a teacher and served on several corporate boards, according to the biography on Gate’s blog.
He and his wife Melinda chair the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the world’s largest charitable organization, and have pledged to donate at least half of their vast wealth to philanthropic causes, according to Forbes. To date, they have donated at least $35.8 billion worth of Microsoft stock, making the post’s claim of him being ungenerous even more dubious.
Variations of the story have been circulating online since at least 2012, according to Snopes.


thedailycaller--2020-03-22--Israeli Defense Minister: Herd Immunity Could End Coronavirus Pandemic, But Must Isolate ‘Elderly Po

Israeli Defense Minister: Herd Immunity Could End Coronavirus Pandemic, But Must Isolate ‘Elderly Population’

Israeli Defense Minister Naftali Bennett laid out a plan to fight the coronavirus pandemic through a combination of herd immunity and isolating the most vulnerable .
“ The single most important insight of the entire coronavirus epidemic , ” Bennett said in a Ministry of Defense video posted Saturday , “ is to separate old people from younger people.
” “ The single most lethal combination is when a grandma hugs her grandson , ” he continued .
“ What we need over the next period of time is take care of grandma and grandpa , but from far away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you name it .
Bring them food , clean the box before you leave and then they take it into their house , but do not enter the house , do not hug them because you ’ re risking them.
” Bennett contended that the isolation would not last “ forever , ” but things would clear up “ gradually ” as the “ rest of the population ” contracts and becomes immune to the virus .
“ What will happen over the next few months gradually the rest of the population – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the population is going to get the coronavirus , ” the IDF minister said .
“ Most overwhelming majority of people that will get the coronavirus won ’ t even know it .
It will take three or four weeks .
They won ’ t know they have the virus , and by the end of those four weeks they ’ ll be immune.
” When “ 60 or 70 percent of the population ” is immune , Bennett argued , “ the epidemic is over and then grandma and grandpa can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carlson : Shutting Down Economy Poses ‘ Its Own Kind Of Public Health Risk ’ ) Last Saturday , Israel temporarily closed all non-essential stores and eateries in an effort to stop the virus ’ s spread .
The country had 677 coronavirus cases as of Friday .

Israeli Defense Minister Naftali Bennett laid out a plan to fight the coronavirus pandemic through a combination of herd immunity and isolating the most vulnerable.
“The single most important insight of the entire coronavirus epidemic,” Bennett said in a Ministry of Defense video posted Saturday, “is to separate old people from younger people.”
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“The single most lethal combination is when a grandma hugs her grandson,” he continued. “What we need over the next period of time is take care of grandma and grandpa, but from far away. Lots of Whatsapps and Skypes and you name it. Bring them food, clean the box before you leave and then they take it into their house, but do not enter the house, do not hug them because you’re risking them.”
Bennett contended that the isolation would not last “forever,” but things would clear up “gradually” as the “rest of the population” contracts and becomes immune to the virus.
“What will happen over the next few months gradually the rest of the population – want it or not, the rest of the population is going to get the coronavirus,” the IDF minister said. “Most overwhelming majority of people that will get the coronavirus won’t even know it. It will take three or four weeks. They won’t know they have the virus, and by the end of those four weeks they’ll be immune.”
When “60 or 70 percent of the population” is immune, Bennett argued, “the epidemic is over and then grandma and grandpa can come out.” (RELATED: Tucker Carlson: Shutting Down Economy Poses ‘Its Own Kind Of Public Health Risk’)
Last Saturday, Israel temporarily closed all non-essential stores and eateries in an effort to stop the virus’s spread. The country had 677 coronavirus cases as of Friday.


thedailycaller--2020-03-22--George W. Bush And Laura Send Sweet Tribute To ‘Old Friend’ Kenny Rogers

George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush shared a sweet tribute Sunday to their “ old friend ” and “ good man ” Kenny Rogers after learning of the singer ’ s death .
He was 81 .
“ You can ’ t make old friends , ” former President Bush wrote in a post on Instagram , along with a great picture of him with the late legendary country singer .
( RELATED : Here ’ s A Look Back At George H.W .
Bush ’ s Life In Pictures ) “ @ laurawbush and I will miss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We love Kenny Rogers and his music.
” ( RELATED : Barbara Bush Dies At Age 92 ) Bush continued , while remarking about the coronavirus outbreak , and suggested people should listen to the “ Gamblers ” music at this current time to be “ uplifted.
” “ There ’ s no better time than now to enjoy it and be uplifted by it , ” Bush explained .
As previously reported , the country music world was rocked when reports surfaced early Saturday morning that the “ Islands In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of natural causes Friday night .
“ The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81 , ” a tweet shared on the singer ’ s Twitter account read .
“ Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family.
” So many performers who worked with him reacted to news of his death on social media .
His long-time singing partner , Dolly Parton , shared a video on social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tearful tribute to her dear friend .

George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush shared a sweet tribute Sunday to their “old friend” and “good man” Kenny Rogers after learning of the singer’s death. He was 81.
“You can’t make old friends,” former President Bush wrote in a post on Instagram, along with a great picture of him with the late legendary country singer. (RELATED: Here’s A Look Back At George H.W. Bush’s Life In Pictures)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by George W. Bush (@georgewbush) on Mar 22, 2020 at 10:58am PDT
“@laurawbush and I will miss this good man,” he added. “We love Kenny Rogers and his music.”(RELATED: Barbara Bush Dies At Age 92)
Bush continued, while remarking about the coronavirus outbreak, and suggested people should listen to the “Gamblers” music at this current time to be “uplifted.”
“There’s no better time than now to enjoy it and be uplifted by it,” Bush explained.
As previously reported, the country music world was rocked when reports surfaced early Saturday morning that the “Islands In The Stream” hitmaker had passed away of natural causes Friday night.
The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81. Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family. https://t.co/adxAgiMW2s pic.twitter.com/nggWiiotMT — Kenny Rogers (@_KennyRogers) March 21, 2020
“The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81,” a tweet shared on the singer’s Twitter account read. “Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family.”
So many performers who worked with him reacted to news of his death on social media. His long-time singing partner, Dolly Parton, shared a video on social media as she said goodbye in a tearful tribute to her dear friend.


thedailycaller--2020-03-22--Speaker Pelosi Moves Forward With Her Own Coronavirus Package, Despite Current Senate Negotiations

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday said she will halt negotiations with the Senate and move to pass her own coronavirus package in the House , which could drag things out longer than many expected .
Pelosi ’ s legislation will be a $ 1.6 trillion emergency package , according to Politico .
However , the House was working throughout the weekend with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , who said Sunday that the Senate bill includes $ 75 billion for hospitals and that two-thirds of all new money in the bill will go to states .
McConnell also said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time to take yes for an answer.
” Meanwhile , Democrats have said the coronavirus bill lacks new SNAP funds and are reportedly pushing for expanded emergency leave provisions and more than three months of unemployment insurance .
( RELATED : McConnell Introduces Text For Phase Three Coronavirus Stimulus Bill ) Pelosi ’ s $ 1.6 trillion emergency package comes as Senate and House leaders could not lock down a deal Sunday for an expected vote .
“ From my standpoint , we ’ re apart , ” Pelosi told reporters as she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning to discuss the legislation .
( RELATED : McConnell Restructures Campaign Into Meals Effort For Kentuckians Affected By Coronavirus ) The text for a phase-three bill announced Friday would give $ 1,200 checks to every person , while couples would receive $ 2,400 .
That $ 1,200 check will go to Americans making less than $ 75,000 annually .
Each child will receive $ 500 .
The amount is reduced by $ 5 for every $ 100 a person earns over $ 75,000 .
Those making above $ 99,000 will not get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is still unclear what will be inside House Democrat ’ s package , as the Senate plans to have their procedural vote at 6 p.m .
ET .

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday she will halt negotiations with the Senate and move to pass her own coronavirus package in the House, which could drag things out longer than many expected.
Pelosi’s legislation will be a $1.6 trillion emergency package, according to Politico. However, the House was working throughout the weekend with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who said Sunday that the Senate bill includes $75 billion for hospitals and that two-thirds of all new money in the bill will go to states. McConnell also said, “it’s just about time to take yes for an answer.” (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: White House Officials Allege Speaker Pelosi Pushed To Include Hyde Amendment Loophole Into Coronavirus Stimulus Plan)
Meanwhile, Democrats have said the coronavirus bill lacks new SNAP funds and are reportedly pushing for expanded emergency leave provisions and more than three months of unemployment insurance. (RELATED: McConnell Introduces Text For Phase Three Coronavirus Stimulus Bill)
Pelosi’s $1.6 trillion emergency package comes as Senate and House leaders could not lock down a deal Sunday for an expected vote. “From my standpoint, we’re apart,” Pelosi told reporters as she went into McConnell’s office Sunday morning to discuss the legislation. (RELATED: McConnell Restructures Campaign Into Meals Effort For Kentuckians Affected By Coronavirus)
The text for a phase-three bill announced Friday would give $1,200 checks to every person, while couples would receive $2,400. That $1,200 check will go to Americans making less than $75,000 annually. Each child will receive $500. The amount is reduced by $5 for every $100 a person earns over $75,000. Those making above $99,000 will not get any money under the plan.
It is still unclear what will be inside House Democrats’ package, as the Senate plans to have their procedural vote at 6 p.m. ET. (RELATED: Trump Gives Ford, General Motors, Tesla ‘The Go Ahead’ To Mass Produce Coronavirus Ventilators)