truepundit--2020-03-25--Pelosi’s coronavirus stimulus includes return of ‘Obamaphones,’ other unrelated items, GOP says

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced her own emergency coronavirus stimulus bill on Monday , leading furious Republicans to argue that much of the proposal contained a progressive wishlist seemingly unrelated to the crisis — including several provisions that amount to a resurrection of the notorious “ Obamaphone ” program , GOP officials said .
The bill proposed by Pelosi , D-Calif. , additionally seeks to eliminate debt held by the U.S .
Postal Service , require same-day voter registration , pay off $ 10,000 in student debt per person , mandate that airlines reduce their overall carbon emissions by 50 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agencies to explain to Congress how they are increasing their usage of “ minority banks.
” And , the legislation would provide for the automatic extension of nonimmigrant visas and restrict colleges from providing information about citizenship status .
It would also allocate $ 35 million to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts .
“ People are dying and all Nancy Pelosi and Democrats can focus on is ripping off the American taxpayer to help pay for their liberal wish list of government handouts , ” National Republican Congressional Committee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a statement .
“ As long as the White House keeps the checkbook open , Democrats will keep taking things , ” a senior Senate GOP leadership source told Fox News late Monday .
The NRCC went on to accuse Pelosi of cramming the bill “ full of unrelated liberal goodies , including a return of the ‘ Obamaphone . '
” Pelosi , the NRCC pointed out , wants $ 1 billion “ to build on program expanded by President Obama that provides discounted phone service for low-income consumers.
” That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Section 301 of Pelosi ’ s bill , which allocates $ 1 billion and calls for federal authorities to immediately expand the “ emergency lifeline broadband benefit ” for every household that contains at least one “ qualifying low-income consumer.
” The bill refers to the Code of Federal Regulations ( CFR ) to define the broadband benefit .
Title 47 , Section 8.1 ( b ) of the CFR defines “ broadband internet access service ” as including cell phones , saying it is any “ mass-market retail service by wire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transmit data to and receive data from all or substantially all internet endpoints , including any capabilities that are incidental to and enable the operation of the communications service.
” A comprehensive 2017 report from the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office ( GAO ) found that that the “ Obamaphone ” program , which gave cell phones to poor people under the broadband benefit , stashed $ 9 billion in private bank accounts and was “ rife with fraud , ” the Washington Times reported at the time .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced her own emergency coronavirus stimulus bill on Monday, leading furious Republicans to argue that much of the proposal contained a progressive wishlist seemingly unrelated to the crisis — including several provisions that amount to a resurrection of the notorious “Obamaphone” program, GOP officials said.
The bill proposed by Pelosi, D-Calif., additionally seeks to eliminate debt held by the U.S. Postal Service, require same-day voter registration, pay off $10,000 in student debt per person, mandate that airlines reduce their overall carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2050, and force federal agencies to explain to Congress how they are increasing their usage of “minority banks.”
And, the legislation would provide for the automatic extension of nonimmigrant visas and restrict colleges from providing information about citizenship status. It would also allocate $35 million to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
“People are dying and all Nancy Pelosi and Democrats can focus on is ripping off the American taxpayer to help pay for their liberal wish list of government handouts,” National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) spokesman Michael McAdams said in a statement.
“As long as the White House keeps the checkbook open, Democrats will keep taking things,” a senior Senate GOP leadership source told Fox News late Monday.
The NRCC went on to accuse Pelosi of cramming the bill “full of unrelated liberal goodies, including a return of the ‘Obamaphone.'” Pelosi, the NRCC pointed out, wants $1 billion “to build on program expanded by President Obama that provides discounted phone service for low-income consumers.”
That was an apparent reference to Title III, Section 301 of Pelosi’s bill, which allocates $1 billion and calls for federal authorities to immediately expand the “emergency lifeline broadband benefit” for every household that contains at least one “qualifying low-income consumer.” The bill refers to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to define the broadband benefit.
Title 47, Section 8.1(b) of the CFR defines “broadband internet access service” as including cell phones, saying it is any “mass-market retail service by wire or radio that provides the capability to transmit data to and receive data from all or substantially all internet endpoints, including any capabilities that are incidental to and enable the operation of the communications service.”
A comprehensive 2017 report from the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that that the “Obamaphone” program, which gave cell phones to poor people under the broadband benefit, stashed $9 billion in private bank accounts and was “rife with fraud,” the Washington Times reported at the time. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-25--If It Saves Even One Life, It’s Totally Worth It?

As deaths from the Xi Flu mount in the U.S. , the media keeps announcing them as if it ’ s absolutely the end of the world .
I have no idea what we ’ ll be up to by the time this article goes up , but I ’ d guess probably around 500 or a little under .
And sure , it ’ s easy to get panicked by that .
Five hundred is a lot of dead people .
If you tell people on social media that yeah , it ’ s a big number , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – as the number of annual flu deaths in the U.S. , you ’ re going to get called a monster , asked what if this person were your spouse , your mother or your child , and told that all these measures , and destroying our economy , are completely worth it , if we ‘ save even one life.
’ But the problem is that you can ’ t save that one life .
Not forever .
But , you ’ ll say , what if it were your grandmother ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone under lockdown and extreme emergency measures and destroy the economy to save your grandmother ?
My personal grandmother , if she were still alive , and they told me I ’ d need to kill all of you in batch lots to keep her alive – and get to have tea with her – one more day ?
Let ’ s just say I ’ d prefer not to be tempted .
However , that doesn ’ t make it a good idea .
Because by sacrificing our wealth , we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other grandmothers in the future .
Absent in the barrage the media is blasting at people is that part of the reason for the triage – known as letting people die – in Italy is the lack of money for the medical system .
Now , part of this is because it ’ s government-run , part is because the Italian economy has been sinking for several years .
Which means that by destroying the economy we ’ re condemning a lot of grandmas to death .
( And that ’ s without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . )
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As deaths from the Xi Flu mount in the U.S., the media keeps announcing them as if it’s absolutely the end of the world. I have no idea what we’ll be up to by the time this article goes up, but I’d guess probably around 500 or a little under.
And sure, it’s easy to get panicked by that. Five hundred is a lot of dead people.
If you tell people on social media that yeah, it’s a big number, but not as much – not by far – as the number of annual flu deaths in the U.S., you’re going to get called a monster, asked what if this person were your spouse, your mother or your child, and told that all these measures, and destroying our economy, are completely worth it, if we ‘save even one life.’
But the problem is that you can’t save that one life. Not forever.
(…)
But, you’ll say, what if it were your grandmother? Isn’t it justified to put everyone under lockdown and extreme emergency measures and destroy the economy to save your grandmother?
My personal grandmother, if she were still alive, and they told me I’d need to kill all of you in batch lots to keep her alive – and get to have tea with her – one more day? Let’s just say I’d prefer not to be tempted.
However, that doesn’t make it a good idea.
Why not?
Because by sacrificing our wealth, we’re sacrificing our ability to care for other grandmothers in the future. Absent in the barrage the media is blasting at people is that part of the reason for the triage – known as letting people die – in Italy is the lack of money for the medical system. Now, part of this is because it’s government-run, part is because the Italian economy has been sinking for several years.
Which means that by destroying the economy we’re condemning a lot of grandmas to death. (And that’s without taking into account how poverty increases illness.) – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-25--Harvard, Boasting $40 Billion Endowment, Lays Off Dining Hall Workers Due to Coronavirus

Harvard University , which has the largest endowment of any school in the country , is cutting its subcontracted dining hall workers without pay as it shuts down in response to the coronavirus pandemic .
The move is drawing criticism from employment rights advocates on and off campus who point to the university ’ s $ 40.9 billion endowment as evidence that the school is hardly in financial straits .
They also claim the decision violates Harvard ’ s wage equality policy , which requires the university to compensate dining hall contract workers in a fashion comparable to the school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed campus dining halls and other facilities earlier this month when it transitioned its courses online due to the outbreak .
The university agreed to provide 30 days of paid leave and benefits to direct employees who were laid off , including full-time food service workers , a university spokesman told the Washington Free Beacon .
University president Lawrence Bacow and his wife tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday .
Bacow said he and his wife were tested Monday after experiencing symptoms Sunday and received results within 24 hours .
Meanwhile , Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to seven days for test results .
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Harvard University, which has the largest endowment of any school in the country, is cutting its subcontracted dining hall workers without pay as it shuts down in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The move is drawing criticism from employment rights advocates on and off campus who point to the university’s $40.9 billion endowment as evidence that the school is hardly in financial straits. They also claim the decision violates Harvard’s wage equality policy, which requires the university to compensate dining hall contract workers in a fashion comparable to the school’s directly hired employees.
Harvard closed campus dining halls and other facilities earlier this month when it transitioned its courses online due to the outbreak. The university agreed to provide 30 days of paid leave and benefits to direct employees who were laid off, including full-time food service workers, a university spokesman told the Washington Free Beacon.
University president Lawrence Bacow and his wife tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday. Bacow said he and his wife were tested Monday after experiencing symptoms Sunday and received results within 24 hours. Meanwhile, Americans across the country have reported waiting five to seven days for test results. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-25--WATCH: Ted Cruz UNLOADS on Democrats for using coronavirus bill to push far-left agenda

Sen. Ted Cruz ( R-Texas ) excoriated Democrats from the Senate floor Monday for using the coronavirus relief bill to @ @ @ @ @ In the end , Cruz said responding to the COVID-19 crisis will “ require adults @ @ @ @ @ ” and urged both Democrats and Republicans to not engage in political gamesmanship .
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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) excoriated Democrats from the Senate floor Monday for using the coronavirus relief bill to push their far-left agenda.
In the end, Cruz said responding to the COVID-19 crisis will “require adults to step up and lead” and urged both Democrats and Republicans to not engage in political gamesmanship. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-25--Pelosi Slips Amnesty for DACA Illegal Aliens into Latest Coronavirus Plan

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) has slipped into her coronavirus plan a quasi-amnesty for hundreds of thousands of @ @ @ @ @ President Obama ’ s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) program .
On @ @ @ @ @ revised version of House Democrats ’ plan in the midst of the coronavirus crisis , @ @ @ @ @ automatic visa extension for all foreign workers Slipped into the plan is an amnesty for @ @ @ @ @ DACA illegal aliens who currently reside in the United States , many of whom take @ @ @ @ @ would otherwise be filled by America ’ s working class .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has slipped into her coronavirus plan a quasi-amnesty for hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens enrolled in former President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
On Tuesday, Pelosi released another revised version of House Democrats’ plan in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, which includes:
A nationwide mandate for ballot harvesting
$300 million for foreign refugees abroad
An automatic visa extension for all foreign workers
An expansion of foreign-language ballots
Same-day voter registration for the 2020 presidential election
Slipped into the plan is an amnesty for the nearly 700,000 to 800,000 DACA illegal aliens who currently reside in the United States, many of whom take blue-collar and entry-level jobs that would otherwise be filled by America’s working class. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-25--‘I don’t care! I don’t care!’ — Nancy Pelosi snaps at CNN’s Dana Bash over Trump tweets (VIDEO)

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) snapped at CNN ’ s Dana Bash over a question about the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ ’ s tweets .
Pelosi was addressing negotiations on a coronavirus stimulus deal when she @ @ @ @ @ asking her to respond to a statement from the president ’ s Twitter account .
@ @ @ @ @ and more importantly what is your message to the president about the timeframe here and @ @ @ @ @ the economy or healthcare ?
” asked Bash .
“ Well there doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ there .
Our economy will thrive when our people are well , and able to @ @ @ @ @ groups , and collaborate on the enthusiasms that they have in their entrepreneurial spirit or @ @ @ @ @ thrive , and our children can go back to school , ” Pelosi answered .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) snapped at CNN’s Dana Bash over a question about the coronavirus lockdown from President Donald Trump’s tweets.
Pelosi was addressing negotiations on a coronavirus stimulus deal when she got irritated at Bash for asking her to respond to a statement from the president’s Twitter account.
“What the President is suggesting…that light at the end of the tunnel, could be a train coming at us if people are out and about.” House Speaker Pelosi responds to the President suggesting he’d like to reopen the economy, adding “I don’t want to waste any energy on his tweets” pic.twitter.com/HPJWzIvpqk — CNN (@CNN) March 24, 2020
“Where do you stand and more importantly what is your message to the president about the timeframe here and what should lead here, the economy or healthcare?” asked Bash.
“Well there doesn’t have to be a contradiction there. Our economy will thrive when our people are well, and able to go back to work in groups, and collaborate on the enthusiasms that they have in their entrepreneurial spirit or in the workplace that they thrive, and our children can go back to school,” Pelosi answered. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-25--White House, Senate strike deal on historic $2T coronavirus relief bill, but House support remains u

White House, Senate strike deal on historic $2T coronavirus relief bill, but House support remains uncertain

White House and Senate leaders reached a historic deal shortly after midnight Wednesday on a massive $ 2 trillion coronavirus relief package for workers and businesses , although support in the House of Representatives remained uncertain as one member openly criticized the plan .
The bipartisan breakthrough in the Senate capped days of heated negotiations that had nearly been derailed by last-minute demands from House Democrats .
“ Ladies and gentleman , we are done , ” White House legislative affairs director Eric Ueland announced as he left the office of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , R-Ky. , near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Ueland told reporters that “ much of the work on bill text has been completed , and I ’ m hopeful over the next few hours we ’ ll finish what ’ s left and we will circulate it early in the morning.
” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer , D-N.Y. , said the bill amounts to “ unemployment compensation on steroids , ” and that every American who is laid off will have their missed salary remunerated .
That provision will enable companies to stay afloat and immediately bring back those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
The unprecedented economic rescue package would give direct payments to most Americans , expand unemployment benefits and provide a $ 367 billion program for small businesses to keep making payroll while workers are forced to stay home .
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White House and Senate leaders reached a historic deal shortly after midnight Wednesday on a massive $2 trillion coronavirus relief package for workers and businesses, although support in the House of Representatives remained uncertain as one member openly criticized the plan.
The bipartisan breakthrough in the Senate capped days of heated negotiations that had nearly been derailed by last-minute demands from House Democrats.
“Ladies and gentleman, we are done,” White House legislative affairs director Eric Ueland announced as he left the office of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., near midnight. “We have a deal.”
Ueland told reporters that “much of the work on bill text has been completed, and I’m hopeful over the next few hours we’ll finish what’s left and we will circulate it early in the morning.”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said the bill amounts to “unemployment compensation on steroids,” and that every American who is laid off will have their missed salary remunerated. That provision will enable companies to stay afloat and immediately bring back those employees when things are safe, Schumer said.
The unprecedented economic rescue package would give direct payments to most Americans, expand unemployment benefits and provide a $367 billion program for small businesses to keep making payroll while workers are forced to stay home. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-25--WATCH: Cruz Highlights How Many Americans Have Died Today While Democrats Block Spending Bill

Sen. Ted Cruz ( R-TX ) unloaded on Senate Democrats on Monday for continuing to play partisan games in trying to reach an agreement for a massive stimulus bill to provide relief to American families and the economy .
It had looked like the two sides were going to come to an agreement on Sunday to move the proposed $ 1.8 trillion stimulus bill along in the process until Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ruined talks .
“ It was one party — the Democratic Party saying to this chamber and the American people , ‘ Hell no .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and discuss it , ’ ” Cruz said on the Senate floor .
“ At a time of crisis , at a time when people are dying , that ’ s wrong .
That ’ s shameful.
” He added , “ When we awakened this morning following the Democrats ’ obstruction , worldwide , there were 372,563 reported cases of the coronavirus .
In the hours since then , just today , there have been an additional 23,352 cases reported today .
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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) unloaded on Senate Democrats on Monday for continuing to play partisan games in trying to reach an agreement for a massive stimulus bill to provide relief to American families and the economy.
It had looked like the two sides were going to come to an agreement on Sunday to move the proposed $1.8 trillion stimulus bill along in the process until Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ruined talks.
Just today, while Democrats obstructed efforts to deliver more relief to the American people,
There were at least 6,484 new cases in the US.
There were at least 102 deaths in the US.
There was another death in TX. Our nation does not have time for Dems’ petty partisan games. pic.twitter.com/8RWLfErK5H — Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) March 24, 2020
“It was one party — the Democratic Party saying to this chamber and the American people, ‘Hell no. We won’t even take this up and discuss it,’” Cruz said on the Senate floor. “At a time of crisis, at a time when people are dying, that’s wrong. That’s shameful.”
He added, “When we awakened this morning following the Democrats’ obstruction, worldwide, there were 372,563 reported cases of the coronavirus. In the hours since then, just today, there have been an additional 23,352 cases reported today. While the Democrats are blocking the bill 23,000 new cases today.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-25--Dr. Anthony Fauci Shuts Down Media: Trump Hasn’t Overridden Me, ‘Not Helpful’ to Pit Us Against Each

Dr. Anthony Fauci Shuts Down Media: Trump Hasn’t Overridden Me, ‘Not Helpful’ to Pit Us Against Each Other

Dr. Anthony Fauci slammed the media for spinning a narrative that he was butting heads with President Trump over the country ’ s coronavirus response , calling it “ really unfortunate ” and “ not helpful ” that there are stories “ pitting ” him against the president .
“ I would wish that that would stop , because we have a much bigger problem here than trying to point out differences , ” Fauci told WMAL ’ s Mornings on the Mall on Tuesday .
“ Really , fundamentally at the core , when you look at things , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nation ’ s leading expert on infectious diseases and member of the White House ’ s coronavirus task force , also praised Trump for his incorporation of advice from the task force into crafting the administration ’ s response .
“ The president has listened to what I have said and to what the other people on the task force have said , when I have made recommendations he has taken them , he ’ s never countered or overridden me , the idea of just pitting one against the other is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I wish that would stop and we ’ d look ahead at the challenge we have to pull together to get over this thing.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci slammed the media for spinning a narrative that he was butting heads with President Trump over the country’s coronavirus response, calling it “really unfortunate” and “not helpful” that there are stories “pitting” him against the president.
“I would wish that that would stop, because we have a much bigger problem here than trying to point out differences,” Fauci told WMAL’s Mornings on the Mall on Tuesday. “Really, fundamentally at the core, when you look at things, there are not differences.”
Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases and member of the White House’s coronavirus task force, also praised Trump for his incorporation of advice from the task force into crafting the administration’s response.
“The president has listened to what I have said and to what the other people on the task force have said, when I have made recommendations he has taken them, he’s never countered or overridden me, the idea of just pitting one against the other is just not helpful,” Fauci stated. “I wish that would stop and we’d look ahead at the challenge we have to pull together to get over this thing.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-25--Trump Approval Rating Returns to Highest Point of Presidency

President Donald Trump ’ s approval rating has returned to the high-water mark of his presidency , according to a @ @ @ @ @ percent of Americans approve of the job the president is doing , an increase of @ @ @ @ @ this month .
The poll also found 60 percent of Americans approving of Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ crisis and 38 percent disapproving .
The 49 percent mark represents the highest number Trump @ @ @ @ @ reached during his time in office .
In late January , after the impeachment trial @ @ @ @ @ same number before declining gradually over the course of February and March .
While his @ @ @ @ @ along party lines , a significantly larger share of Democratic respondents approve of Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ crisis than they approve of his job performance overall .
Twenty-seven percent of Democratic respondents @ @ @ @ @ the situation , while just 13 percent approve of his overall performance .
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating has returned to the high-water mark of his presidency, according to a new Gallup poll.
Forty-nine percent of Americans approve of the job the president is doing, an increase of 5 percentage points from earlier this month. The poll also found 60 percent of Americans approving of Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis and 38 percent disapproving.
The 49 percent mark represents the highest number Trump’s approval rating has reached during his time in office. In late January, after the impeachment trial ended, he reached the same number before declining gradually over the course of February and March.
While his overall approval rating is divided along party lines, a significantly larger share of Democratic respondents approve of Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis than they approve of his job performance overall. Twenty-seven percent of Democratic respondents approve of his handling of the situation, while just 13 percent approve of his overall performance. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-25--Dan Crenshaw Posts Info ‘Everyone In America’ Should Read About Why Democrats Killed Emergency Relie

Dan Crenshaw Posts Info ‘Everyone In America’ Should Read About Why Democrats Killed Emergency Relief Package

Former Navy SEAL Rep. Dan Crenshaw ( R-TX ) is calling on Americans to hold the Democrats “ accountable ” for having “ torpedoed ” a bipartisan COVID-19 emergency bill that provides funds to small businesses to help cover payroll and rent and other coronavirus-related expenses , expands unemployment benefits , and quickly puts cash in struggling Americans ’ pockets .
The real reason House Speaker Nancy Pelosi intervened in the eleventh hour to derail the Senate ’ s emergency bill , Crenshaw suggested , was to push her own bill containing a series of non-crisis-related Democratic wishlist items , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collective bargaining powers for unions .
The political stunt , he said , will not be forgotten .
“ Democrats torpedoed a bipartisan emergency bill that : -Provides payroll & rent for small business -Credit to businesses across America to keep them afloat – Cash in American ’ s pockets – unemployment benefits , ” the popular Texas Republican wrote in the first of a series of tweets starting Sunday ( posts below ) .
“ They have no good reasons .
Just partisanship .
Call your reps NOW.
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Former Navy SEAL Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) is calling on Americans to hold the Democrats “accountable” for having “torpedoed” a bipartisan COVID-19 emergency bill that provides funds to small businesses to help cover payroll and rent and other coronavirus-related expenses, expands unemployment benefits, and quickly puts cash in struggling Americans’ pockets.
The real reason House Speaker Nancy Pelosi intervened in the eleventh hour to derail the Senate’s emergency bill, Crenshaw suggested, was to push her own bill containing a series of non-crisis-related Democratic wishlist items, included some Green New Deal policies and collective bargaining powers for unions. The political stunt, he said, will not be forgotten.
Do Dems want a recession? A depression? How can they justify this? This bill is critical for the livelihood of millions. Our country will be devastated without immediate help. Dems can lie all they want about “helping workers” but now they are destroying their lives. — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) March 23, 2020
I am not one to make hyperbolic statements. But what Senate Democrats have done is truly awful. This bill was negotiated in good faith. Been monitoring its progress all week. It can save our economy. And they killed it. Out of spite and bitterness. Hold Dems accountable. — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) March 23, 2020
We will not forget this. More businesses are closing tomorrow while you peddle this lie. You literally stopped a good bill because it *didn’t have enough red tape*. You hate American businesses so much that you would sacrifice our economy out of pure contempt. #wewillnotforget https://t.co/mhDXytxZh8 — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) March 23, 2020
Here is the text on the $500B portion of the bill: Direct Lending Limitations: executive total compensation may not exceed $425,000; prohibition of stock buybacks during the duration of the loan; borrowers must maintain existing payroll as of March 13. Dems are lying. — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) March 23, 2020
EVERYONE in America, Democrat and Republican, MUST read this thread. This is what Pelosi killed the rescue package for. “Corporate diversity requirement,” “Airline carbon emissions,” and the list goes on. Hold these people accountable. They are holding America hostage. https://t.co/gJ5pyN1NFG — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) March 23, 2020
“Democrats torpedoed a bipartisan emergency bill that: -Provides payroll & rent for small business -Credit to businesses across America to keep them afloat – Cash in American’s pockets – unemployment benefits,” the popular Texas Republican wrote in the first of a series of tweets starting Sunday (posts below). “They have no good reasons. Just partisanship. Call your reps NOW.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--VIDEO: Mystery as NYPD SWAT Anti-Terror Team Protects Empty Construction Site Near CNN, Confronts Re

VIDEO: Mystery as NYPD SWAT Anti-Terror Team Protects Empty Construction Site Near CNN, Confronts Reporter Who Asks Why

A small SWAT squad of NYPD officers were protecting a vacant construction site on Tuesday , one block away from @ @ @ @ @ City and close to the Jacob Javits Convention Center , while NYPD presence in the @ @ @ @ @ been scarce , according to several sources .
Jason Goodman of CrowdSource the Truth captured @ @ @ @ @ of the NYPD ’ s Strategic Response Group who were staked out in front of @ @ @ @ @ under construction .
Police said they were at the site as a “ deterence ” @ @ @ @ @ reasons .
“ But there ’ s no one in the building , ” Goodman @ @ @ @ @ And you can ’ t find a cop in the rest of the city.
” @ @ @ @ @ ?
This story is developing .
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A small SWAT squad of NYPD officers were protecting a vacant construction site on Tuesday, one block away from CNN headquarters in New York City and close to the Jacob Javits Convention Center, while NYPD presence in the rest of the city has been scarce, according to several sources.
Jason Goodman of CrowdSource the Truth captured a short confrontation with officers of the NYPD’s Strategic Response Group who were staked out in front of a commerical property that is under construction. Police said they were at the site as a “deterence” and for “counter-terrorism” reasons.
“But there’s no one in the building,” Goodman told True Pundit. “And you can’t find a cop in the rest of the city.”
What is going on here? This story is developing.
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truepundit--2020-03-24--China’s President Xi writes Virus thank you note to Bill Gates

Chinese President Xi Jinping has written a letter expressing thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the organisation @ @ @ @ @ and support tackling a deadly virus epidemic , state media said Saturday .
The outbreak @ @ @ @ @ has claimed 2,345 lives in mainland China and infected more than 76,000 people , with @ @ @ @ @ countries .
Earlier this month the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation committed up to $ @ @ @ @ @ response to the outbreak .
“ I deeply appreciate the act of generosity of the @ @ @ @ @ and your letter of solidarity to the Chinese people at such an important moment , @ @ @ @ @ letter , according to official news agency Xinhua .
China is at a “ critical @ @ @ @ @ against the outbreak , he said .
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has written a letter expressing thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the organisation’s “generosity” and support tackling a deadly virus epidemic, state media said Saturday.
The outbreak of the new COVID-19 strain has claimed 2,345 lives in mainland China and infected more than 76,000 people, with cases in more than 25 countries.
Earlier this month the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation committed up to $100 million for the global response to the outbreak.
“I deeply appreciate the act of generosity of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and your letter of solidarity to the Chinese people at such an important moment,” Xi wrote in the letter, according to official news agency Xinhua.
China is at a “critical moment” in the fight against the outbreak, he said. READ MORE:
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Homeland Security Sells Fear: Terrorists may Attack During COVID-19 pandemic, But We Have NO INTEL O

Homeland Security Sells Fear: Terrorists may Attack During COVID-19 pandemic, But We Have NO INTEL On Any Attacks

A Department of Homeland Security memo sent to law enforcement officials around the country warns that violent extremists could seek @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 pandemic by carrying out attacks against the U.S. “ Violent extremists probably are seeking @ @ @ @ @ with the spread of COVID-19 to incite violence , intimidate targets and promote their ideologies @ @ @ @ @ efforts will intensify in the coming months , ” according to the intelligence bulletin , @ @ @ @ @ s Counterterrorism Mission Center and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office .
At this time @ @ @ @ @ “ no information indicating any active plotting is underway , ” but that it has @ @ @ @ @ both foreign and domestic , looking to spread misinformation about the coronavirus .
The memo @ @ @ @ @ Monday , comes after assurances from FBI Director Chris Wray in a video message that @ @ @ @ @ vigilant in monitoring threats to the U.S. as the virus spreads .
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A Department of Homeland Security memo sent to law enforcement officials around the country warns that violent extremists could seek to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic by carrying out attacks against the U.S.
“Violent extremists probably are seeking to exploit public fears associated with the spread of COVID-19 to incite violence, intimidate targets and promote their ideologies, and we assess these efforts will intensify in the coming months,” according to the intelligence bulletin, compiled by the agency’s Counterterrorism Mission Center and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office.
At this time, DHS said it has “no information indicating any active plotting is underway,” but that it has observed certain extremist groups, both foreign and domestic, looking to spread misinformation about the coronavirus.
The memo, which was circulated on Monday, comes after assurances from FBI Director Chris Wray in a video message that agents would be even more vigilant in monitoring threats to the U.S. as the virus spreads. READ MORE:


truepundit--2020-03-24--Iranian Officials Stole More Than $1 Billion in Humanitarian Coronavirus Funds, Pompeo Says

Iranian regime officials stole more than $ 1 billion in humanitarian funds meant to be used to help the country ’ s people fight the spread of coronavirus , according to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo .
European countries intended for more than $ 1 billion cash for medical supplies to go to the Iranian people , who have been ravaged by the virus .
But American officials say regime leaders instead pocketed the money and are now using it to protect themselves from the virus as it spreads throughout the population .
This includes hoarding medical supplies that were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regional reports have showed that before and since the virus began spreading , Iranian leaders stole funds purposed directly to support the ailing Iranian people .
Iran has been among the hardest hit by the virus , and its government ’ s response has drawn international criticism , especially from the Trump administration .
Secretary of State Pompeo accused Iran of mass corruption as the regime continues to spread propaganda , including accusations that the United States manufactured the coronavirus and is using its tough global sanctions campaign to prevent Iran from accessing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday issued a series of new allegations about Tehran ’ s mishandling of the coronavirus outbreak .
“ Supreme leader Khamenei ’ s fabrications regarding the Wuhan virus are dangerous and they put Iranians and people around the world at greater risk , ” Pompeo said .
“ Facts matter.
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Iranian regime officials stole more than $1 billion in humanitarian funds meant to be used to help the country’s people fight the spread of coronavirus, according to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
European countries intended for more than $1 billion cash for medical supplies to go to the Iranian people, who have been ravaged by the virus. But American officials say regime leaders instead pocketed the money and are now using it to protect themselves from the virus as it spreads throughout the population. This includes hoarding medical supplies that were meant to aid Iranian citizens.
Multiple regional reports have showed that before and since the virus began spreading, Iranian leaders stole funds purposed directly to support the ailing Iranian people.
Iran has been among the hardest hit by the virus, and its government’s response has drawn international criticism, especially from the Trump administration. Secretary of State Pompeo accused Iran of mass corruption as the regime continues to spread propaganda, including accusations that the United States manufactured the coronavirus and is using its tough global sanctions campaign to prevent Iran from accessing medicine and humanitarian aid.
Pompeo on Monday issued a series of new allegations about Tehran’s mishandling of the coronavirus outbreak. “Supreme leader [Ali] Khamenei’s fabrications regarding the Wuhan virus are dangerous and they put Iranians and people around the world at greater risk,” Pompeo said. “Facts matter.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Trump Suggests Things May Change After 15-Day Period Ends

President Donald Trump signaled he may pivot in a new direction after the White House ’ s 15-day period of @ @ @ @ @ , in an all caps-lock tweet blasted out at 11:50 p.m. EST on Sunday night @ @ @ @ @ not let the cure be worse than the problem itself.
” “ AT THE END @ @ @ @ @ , WE WILL MAKE A DECISION AS TO WHICH WAY WE WANT TO GO !
@ @ @ @ @ as an indication the president may urge businesses to re-open or Americans to get back @ @ @ @ @ dire warning from health experts that such a move would significantly increase the spread of @ @ @ @ @ Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

President Donald Trump signaled he may pivot in a new direction after the White House’s 15-day period of coronavirus response ends.
Trump, in an all caps-lock tweet blasted out at 11:50 p.m. EST on Sunday night, said America “cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself.”
“AT THE END OF THE 15 DAY PERIOD, WE WILL MAKE A DECISION AS TO WHICH WAY WE WANT TO GO!”
Many took the tweet as an indication the president may urge businesses to re-open or Americans to get back to work, despite the dire warning from health experts that such a move would significantly increase the spread of coronavirus. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Doctor in Italy says he and other physicians are no longer permitted to put coronavirus patients who

Doctor in Italy says he and other physicians are no longer permitted to put coronavirus patients who are over 60 on ventilators

An Israeli doctor in Italy said that he and other physicians have been directed to avoid giving over-60 patients ventilator @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 outbreak .
According to the the Jerusalem Post , Dr. Gai Peleg said that @ @ @ @ @ , do not allow such treatments to patients over 60 .
Italy has seen at @ @ @ @ @ and over 5,476 people in Italy have died as a result .
There were 3,405 @ @ @ @ @ The Post reported , “ Peleg said that , from what he sees and hears @ @ @ @ @ instructions are not to offer access to artificial respiratory machines to patients over 60 as @ @ @ @ @ number.
” Friday saw the distressing scene of an Italian hospital in Bergamo , which @ @ @ @ @ patients .
The video , which was first shared by Sky News , showed hospital @ @ @ @ @ to gravely ill patients .
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An Israeli doctor in Italy said that he and other physicians have been directed to avoid giving over-60 patients ventilator treatment in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
According to the the Jerusalem Post, Dr. Gai Peleg said that instructions in Parma, Italy, do not allow such treatments to patients over 60.
Italy has seen at least 59,138 COVID-19 cases, and over 5,476 people in Italy have died as a result. There were 3,405 deaths as of Thursday.
The Post reported, “Peleg said that, from what he sees and hears in the hospital, the instructions are not to offer access to artificial respiratory machines to patients over 60 as such machines are limited in number.”
Friday saw the distressing scene of an Italian hospital in Bergamo, which was packed full of COVID-19 patients. The video, which was first shared by Sky News, showed hospital staff furiously working to tend to gravely ill patients. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Trump: ‘We Cannot Let The Cure Be Worse Than The Problem Itself’

As Americans enter their second full week of self-isolation over the coronavirus , President Trump declared that “ we can not let the cure be worse than the problem itself.
” On March 16 , Trump called on Americans to self-isolate in a set of guidelines titled “ 15 Days To Slow The Spread.
” The guidelines called on people to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people for the next 15 days , avoid “ eating or drinking in bars , restaurants , and food courts , ” and cut back on social visits .
But millions of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ empty shelves .
Businesses across the country — large and small — have been hit hard and the stock market has plunged to their worst losses in decades .
In a late-night post Sunday on Twitter , Trump said that after the 15-day period ends , the nation will need to reassess the approach to COVID-19 .
“ WE CAN NOT LET THE CURE BE WORSE THAN THE PROBLEM ITSELF .
AT THE END OF THE 15 DAY PERIOD , WE WILL MAKE A DECISION AS TO WHICH WAY WE WANT TO GO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

As Americans enter their second full week of self-isolation over the coronavirus, President Trump declared that “we cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself.”
On March 16, Trump called on Americans to self-isolate in a set of guidelines titled “15 Days To Slow The Spread.” The guidelines called on people to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people for the next 15 days, avoid “eating or drinking in bars, restaurants, and food courts,” and cut back on social visits.
But millions of people are now self-quarantining and many stores have empty shelves. Businesses across the country — large and small — have been hit hard and the stock market has plunged to their worst losses in decades.
In a late-night post Sunday on Twitter, Trump said that after the 15-day period ends, the nation will need to reassess the approach to COVID-19.
“WE CANNOT LET THE CURE BE WORSE THAN THE PROBLEM ITSELF. AT THE END OF THE 15 DAY PERIOD, WE WILL MAKE A DECISION AS TO WHICH WAY WE WANT TO GO!” Trump wrote. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--NY Times changes story’s headline 3 times to shield Dems from blame after blocking coronavirus relie

NY Times changes story’s headline 3 times to shield Dems from blame after blocking coronavirus relief bill

Within the span of an hour on Sunday night , the New York Times changed the headline on its coverage @ @ @ @ @ bill three times with each iteration shifting blame away from Senate Democrats .
As TheBlaze @ @ @ @ @ a critical $ 2 trillion coronavirus economic relief package on Sunday , a move that @ @ @ @ @ arguing it was a “ slush fund ” to wealthy corporations .
President Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ measure would send a signal that would help stabilize the stock market and U.S. economy @ @ @ @ @ economic analysts estimate unemployment levels could hit up to an unprecedented 30 % in April-June @ @ @ @ @ % , figures not seen since the Great Depression .
Following a deluge of criticism @ @ @ @ @ New York Times appears to have modified the story ’ s headline a fourth time @ @ @ @ @ “ As State Pleas Mount , Trump Outlines Some Federal Action ; Senate Democrats Block @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Within the span of an hour on Sunday night, the New York Times changed the headline on its coverage of the stalled coronavirus relief bill three times with each iteration shifting blame away from Senate Democrats.
As TheBlaze reported, the Democrats blocked a critical $2 trillion coronavirus economic relief package on Sunday, a move that sent futures markets plummeting, arguing it was a “slush fund” to wealthy corporations. President Donald Trump and congressional leaders hoped the measure would send a signal that would help stabilize the stock market and U.S. economy amid fears of recession as economic analysts estimate unemployment levels could hit up to an unprecedented 30% in April-June with GDP contracting by 50%, figures not seen since the Great Depression.
Following a deluge of criticism from conservative leaders, the New York Times appears to have modified the story’s headline a fourth time as of Sunday morning to “As State Pleas Mount, Trump Outlines Some Federal Action; Senate Democrats Block Stimulus Package.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Arizona man steals dozens of coronavirus testing kits from health clinic

A man stole dozens of coronavirus testing kits from an Arizona health clinic Friday while posing as a delivery driver @ @ @ @ @ man entered the El Rio Health Center in Tucson just before 8 p.m. as employees @ @ @ @ @ , Tucson police said .
He took 29 of the highly sought-after COVID-19 test kits @ @ @ @ @ reddish Dodge Charger or similar-style car .
Health center employees noticed the unused kits were @ @ @ @ @ police said .
Surveillance images show the suspect , who police say is described as @ @ @ @ @ 30s with a large build .
He appears to have a full , dark-colored beard @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

A man stole dozens of coronavirus testing kits from an Arizona health clinic Friday while posing as a delivery driver, authorities said.
The man entered the El Rio Health Center in Tucson just before 8 p.m. as employees were getting ready to close, Tucson police said. He took 29 of the highly sought-after COVID-19 test kits and drove off in a reddish Dodge Charger or similar-style car.
STOLEN COVID-19 TEST KITS. The pictured suspect stole 29 unused test kits from the El Rio Health Clinic. Anyone w/information about this suspect is asked to call 88-CRIME. You can remain anonymous. Please see link for additional details/photos -> https://t.co/BqJntwqEcv pic.twitter.com/449RKh7d3M — Tucson Police Dept (@Tucson_Police) March 22, 2020
Health center employees noticed the unused kits were missing the following morning, police said.
Surveillance images show the suspect, who police say is described as a Hispanic male in his 30s with a large build. He appears to have a full, dark-colored beard with some graying. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Bloomberg Exploits Campaign Finance Loophole to Funnel $18 Million to DNC

Michael Bloomberg announced he will transfer $ 18 million from his failed presidential campaign to the Democratic National Committee—a move experts say exploits a loophole in campaign finance laws .
Individual donations to the DNC are capped at $ 35,500 , and donations to its convention , legal proceedings , and building funds are capped at $ 106,500 each .
But Bloomberg , by pouring nearly a billion dollars of his own fortune into his presidential efforts , found a way to bypass those restrictions .
The massive contribution to the DNC will not flow directly from Bloomberg himself but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can make unlimited transfers to other committees .
Experts are assailing the move , which they say allows Bloomberg to bypass individual donor limits .
“ Incredible .
Candidates may transfer leftover campaign funds to the party , but I don ’ t believe that loophole has ever been exploited in this way and to this degree , ” said Brendan Fischer , program director at the Campaign Legal Center .
“ It guarantees that Bloomberg will retain enormous influence over the Democratic Party.
” Lee Goodman , former chairman of the Federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer as a “ legal two-step.
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Michael Bloomberg announced he will transfer $18 million from his failed presidential campaign to the Democratic National Committee—a move experts say exploits a loophole in campaign finance laws.
Individual donations to the DNC are capped at $35,500, and donations to its convention, legal proceedings, and building funds are capped at $106,500 each. But Bloomberg, by pouring nearly a billion dollars of his own fortune into his presidential efforts, found a way to bypass those restrictions. The massive contribution to the DNC will not flow directly from Bloomberg himself but from his largely self-funded campaign. Campaigns can make unlimited transfers to other committees.
Experts are assailing the move, which they say allows Bloomberg to bypass individual donor limits. “Incredible. Candidates may transfer leftover campaign funds to the party, but I don’t believe that loophole has ever been exploited in this way and to this degree,” said Brendan Fischer, program director at the Campaign Legal Center. “It guarantees that Bloomberg will retain enormous influence over the Democratic Party.”
Lee Goodman, former chairman of the Federal Election Commission, referred to the multimillion-dollar transfer as a “legal two-step.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--CNN Reporter “This is About as Pissed Off as I’ve Ever Seen McConnell”

The Senate Dems are playing games with American lives .
CNN reporter Phil Mattingly took to Twitter where he shared @ @ @ @ @ Majority Leader right after the bill was blocked by Senate Democrats .
McConnell then took @ @ @ @ @ aired his anger at Democrats who would rather play politics than help struggling American families @ @ @ @ @ another vote was coming and they better fall in line .
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The Senate Dems are playing games with American lives.
CNN reporter Phil Mattingly took to Twitter where he shared his observation about the Senate Majority Leader right after the bill was blocked by Senate Democrats.
This is about as pissed off as I’ve seen McConnell on the floor. — Phil Mattingly (@Phil_Mattingly) March 22, 2020
McConnell then took to the floor where he aired his anger at Democrats who would rather play politics than help struggling American families. McConnell warned Dems that another vote was coming and they better fall in line. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Coronavirus Victim, 52, Said Good-Bye To Family, Prepared to Die; Says Hydroxychloroquine Saved His

Coronavirus Victim, 52, Said Good-Bye To Family, Prepared to Die; Says Hydroxychloroquine Saved His Life

A 52-year-old man who contracted the coronavirus and said he spent days in the ICU unable to breathe said good-bye to his wife and children on Friday night as he prepared to die .
Then a friend sent Rio Giardinieri news of the drug hydroxychloroquine working on coronavirus patients , prompting Giardinieri to contact an infectious disease doctor who warned him it was still incompletely tested , but acceded to his request and prescribed it for him .
According to Giardinieri , the next morning he felt normal .
Dr. Anthony Fauci , the government ’ s top infectious disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about hydroxychloroquine just yet , saying , “ Many things you hear out there are what I call anecdotal reports .
They may be true , but they ’ re anecdotal… If you really want to definitively know if something works , you have to do the kind of trial that you get the good information with.
” As Fox 10 Phoenix reports , Giardinieri is the “ vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world.
” Giardinieri told the station he had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pain , headache , cough , and tiredness , and was sleeping roughly 15 hours a day instead of his usual five hours .
Giardinieri said his doctors did not want to see him ; he said he traveled to Joe DiMaggio Children ’ s Hospital in Hollywood , Florida , where he nearly passed out before he was diagnosed with pneumonia and coronavirus .
He stated he spent a week in the ICU where he still had trouble breathing .
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A 52-year-old man who contracted the coronavirus and said he spent days in the ICU unable to breathe said good-bye to his wife and children on Friday night as he prepared to die. Then a friend sent Rio Giardinieri news of the drug hydroxychloroquine working on coronavirus patients, prompting Giardinieri to contact an infectious disease doctor who warned him it was still incompletely tested, but acceded to his request and prescribed it for him.
According to Giardinieri, the next morning he felt normal.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious disease expert, has warned about assuming anything about hydroxychloroquine just yet, saying, “Many things you hear out there are what I call anecdotal reports. They may be true, but they’re anecdotal… If you really want to definitively know if something works, you have to do the kind of trial that you get the good information with.”
As Fox 10 Phoenix reports, Giardinieri is the “vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world.” Giardinieri told the station he had a fever for five days, terrible back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness, and was sleeping roughly 15 hours a day instead of his usual five hours.
Giardinieri said his doctors did not want to see him; he said he traveled to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, where he nearly passed out before he was diagnosed with pneumonia and coronavirus. He stated he spent a week in the ICU where he still had trouble breathing. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Report: Democrats Push Pork for Planned Parenthood in Coronavirus Package

The Hill reported Sunday that one of the reasons bipartisan support for a massive coronavirus stimulus package has fallen apart @ @ @ @ @ because Democrats want the bill to prop up Planned Parenthood .
According to the Hill @ @ @ @ @ that the small business provision was drafted to exclude non-profits who receive Medicaid from being @ @ @ @ @ assistance offered under the bill .
That , according to the aide , would impact @ @ @ @ @ health centers , rape crisis centers and disability service providers .
Planned Parenthood is identified @ @ @ @ @ a small business .
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) said Sunday she will @ @ @ @ @ own emergency relief package and ended hopes for an immediate vote in the Senate to @ @ @ @ @ in the midst of the crisis caused by the virus that originated in China .
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The Hill reported Sunday that one of the reasons bipartisan support for a massive coronavirus stimulus package has fallen apart is, once again, because Democrats want the bill to prop up Planned Parenthood.
According to the Hill: A Democratic aide said that the small business provision was drafted to exclude non-profits who receive Medicaid from being eligible for Small Business Administration assistance offered under the bill. That, according to the aide, would impact Planned Parenthood but also community health centers, rape crisis centers and disability service providers.
Planned Parenthood is identified as a nonprofit, not a small business.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said Sunday she will be moving ahead with her own emergency relief package and ended hopes for an immediate vote in the Senate to further assistance for the nation in the midst of the crisis caused by the virus that originated in China. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Actor Michael Rapaport Calls Melania Trump a ‘Dumb FKC’ and a ‘Dumb Animal’

Actor Michael Rapaport viciously attacked First Lady Melania Trump on Sunday , calling her a “ dumb animal , ” in response to her coronavirus PSA in which Mrs. Trump suggested safety tips and said “ while many of us are apart , we are all in this together.
” Look at this DUMB FKC !
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She thinks this is SEXXXY TIME ?
Dumb FKC !
You dumb animal @ FLOTUS , Michael Rapaport said in his rant posted to Twitter on Sunday .
“ MAGA !
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Look at what you ’ ve done !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump appeared in a public service announcement in an effort to inform the public about the coronavirus , encouraging America that together we will get through these tough times and adding that “ this is not how we ’ ll live forever.
” “ Today I want to speak with you about coronavirus and what it means for you and your family , ” the first lady says in the one-minute video .
“ While changes need to be made now , this is not how we ’ ll live forever .
Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will return to work , we will gather at the places of worship , concerts , and sporting events again.
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Actor Michael Rapaport viciously attacked First Lady Melania Trump on Sunday, calling her a “dumb animal,” in response to her coronavirus PSA in which Mrs. Trump suggested safety tips and said “while many of us are apart, we are all in this together.”
Look at this DUMB FKC!!! She thinks this is SEXXXY TIME? Dumb FKC! You dumb animal @FLOTUS, Michael Rapaport said in his rant posted to Twitter on Sunday.
“MAGA!!!! Look at what you’ve done!!!” he said.
Mrs. Trump appeared in a public service announcement in an effort to inform the public about the coronavirus, encouraging America that together we will get through these tough times and adding that “this is not how we’ll live forever.”
“Today I want to speak with you about coronavirus and what it means for you and your family,” the first lady says in the one-minute video. “While changes need to be made now, this is not how we’ll live forever. Our children will return to school, people will return to work, we will gather at the places of worship, concerts, and sporting events again.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Dem Sen Warns Colleagues Not to Delay Coronavirus Stimulus With Partisan ‘Bickering’ (VIDEO)

Sen. Chris Coons ( D. , Del . )
said Senate Democrats need to “ quit the bickering ” and @ @ @ @ @ stimulus package , one day after joining fellow Democrats to block a $ 1.8 trillion @ @ @ @ @ parties need to put down the partisan tools , quit the bickering , come to @ @ @ @ @ will support our country in this pandemic crisis , ” Coons said Monday morning on @ @ @ @ @ stand with the Democratic caucus on our values and our priorities in this bill .
@ @ @ @ @ the day there ’ s a lot of pressure on us to get this done @ @ @ @ @ comments come after Senate Democrats torpedoed a Republican aid package late Sunday night , claiming @ @ @ @ @ money towards helping corporations .
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Sen. Chris Coons (D., Del.) said Senate Democrats need to “quit the bickering” and focus on passing a coronavirus stimulus package, one day after joining fellow Democrats to block a $1.8 trillion stimulus bill.
“Both parties need to put down the partisan tools, quit the bickering, come to an agreement on things that will support our country in this pandemic crisis,” Coons said Monday morning on MSNBC. “I frankly stand with the Democratic caucus on our values and our priorities in this bill. But at the end of the day there’s a lot of pressure on us to get this done today.”
Coons’s comments come after Senate Democrats torpedoed a Republican aid package late Sunday night, claiming the package put too much money towards helping corporations. Coons joined 46 colleagues in voting against advancing the legislation. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--“Holy Shit, This Is Not The Flu”: Medical Worker Describes Terrifying Lung Failure From COVID-19… Ev

“Holy Shit, This Is Not The Flu”: Medical Worker Describes Terrifying Lung Failure From COVID-19… Even In Young Patients

As of Friday , Louisiana was reporting 479 confirmed cases of COVID-19 , one of the highest numbers in the country .
Ten people had died .
The majority of cases are in New Orleans , which now has one confirmed case for every 1,000 residents .
New Orleans had held Mardi Gras celebrations just two weeks before its first patient , with more than a million revelers on its streets .
I spoke to a respiratory therapist there , whose job is to ensure that patients are breathing well .
He works in a medium-sized city hospital ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ withholding his name and employer , as he fears retaliation . )
Before the virus came to New Orleans , his days were pretty relaxed , nebulizing patients with asthma , adjusting oxygen tubes that run through the nose or , in the most severe cases , setting up and managing ventilators .
His patients were usually older , with chronic health conditions and bad lungs Since last week , he ’ s been running ventilators for the sickest COVID-19 patients .
Many are relatively young , in their 40s and 50s , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ preexisting conditions in their charts .
He is overwhelmed , stunned by the manifestation of the infection , both its speed and intensity .
The ICU where he works has essentially become a coronavirus unit .
He estimates that his hospital has admitted dozens of confirmed or presumptive coronavirus patients .
About a third have ended up on ventilators .
His hospital had not prepared for this volume before the virus first appeared .
One physician had tried to raise alarms , asking about negative pressure rooms and ventilators .
Most staff concluded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought the media was overhyping it , ” the respiratory therapist told me .
“ In retrospect , he was right to be concerned.
” He spoke to me by phone on Thursday about why , exactly , he has been so alarmed .
His account has been condensed and edited for clarity .
“ Reading about it in the news , I knew it was going to be bad , but we deal with the flu every year so I was thinking : Well , it ’ s probably not that much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients with COVID-19 completely changed my perspective , and it ’ s a lot more frightening.
” “ It first struck me how different it was when I saw my first coronavirus patient go bad .
I was like , Holy shit , this is not the flu .
Watching this relatively young guy , gasping for air , pink frothy secretions coming out of his tube and out of his mouth .
The ventilator should have been doing the work of breathing but he was still gasping for air , moving his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We had to restrain him .
With all the coronavirus patients , we ’ ve had to restrain them .
They really hyperventilate , really struggle to breathe .
When you ’ re in that mindstate of struggling to breathe and delirious with fever , you don ’ t know when someone is trying to help you , so you ’ ll try to rip the breathing tube out because you feel it is choking you , but you are drowning .
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As of Friday, Louisiana was reporting 479 confirmed cases of COVID-19, one of the highest numbers in the country. Ten people had died. The majority of cases are in New Orleans, which now has one confirmed case for every 1,000 residents. New Orleans had held Mardi Gras celebrations just two weeks before its first patient, with more than a million revelers on its streets.
I spoke to a respiratory therapist there, whose job is to ensure that patients are breathing well. He works in a medium-sized city hospital’s intensive care unit. (We are withholding his name and employer, as he fears retaliation.) Before the virus came to New Orleans, his days were pretty relaxed, nebulizing patients with asthma, adjusting oxygen tubes that run through the nose or, in the most severe cases, setting up and managing ventilators. His patients were usually older, with chronic health conditions and bad lungs
Since last week, he’s been running ventilators for the sickest COVID-19 patients. Many are relatively young, in their 40s and 50s, and have minimal, if any, preexisting conditions in their charts. He is overwhelmed, stunned by the manifestation of the infection, both its speed and intensity. The ICU where he works has essentially become a coronavirus unit. He estimates that his hospital has admitted dozens of confirmed or presumptive coronavirus patients. About a third have ended up on ventilators.
His hospital had not prepared for this volume before the virus first appeared. One physician had tried to raise alarms, asking about negative pressure rooms and ventilators. Most staff concluded that he was overreacting. “They thought the media was overhyping it,” the respiratory therapist told me. “In retrospect, he was right to be concerned.”
He spoke to me by phone on Thursday about why, exactly, he has been so alarmed. His account has been condensed and edited for clarity.
“Reading about it in the news, I knew it was going to be bad, but we deal with the flu every year so I was thinking: Well, it’s probably not that much worse than the flu. But seeing patients with COVID-19 completely changed my perspective, and it’s a lot more frightening.”
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“It first struck me how different it was when I saw my first coronavirus patient go bad. I was like, Holy shit, this is not the flu. Watching this relatively young guy, gasping for air, pink frothy secretions coming out of his tube and out of his mouth. The ventilator should have been doing the work of breathing but he was still gasping for air, moving his mouth, moving his body, struggling. We had to restrain him. With all the coronavirus patients, we’ve had to restrain them. They really hyperventilate, really struggle to breathe. When you’re in that mindstate of struggling to breathe and delirious with fever, you don’t know when someone is trying to help you, so you’ll try to rip the breathing tube out because you feel it is choking you, but you are drowning. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Mitt Romney: ‘Nothing In The Senate Has Shocked Me’ Until Democrats Voted Down Coronavirus Relief

Sen. Mitt Romney ( R-UT ) , who is under quarantine for possible exposure to coronavirus , expressed deep anger at Senate Democrats who voted down a coronavirus relief package after working on the bipartisan bill all weekend .
“ Nothing in the Senate has shocked me , until today , ” Romney wrote on Twitter .
“ Standing in the way of a critically needed rescue package is irresponsible and reckless .
Dems say not enough money to states : nearly $ 200 billion isn ’ t chump change .
Hospitals get at least $ 75 billion.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Democrats ’ primary objections to the Senate package stemmed from a complete lack of economic understanding .
“ As for funds for companies , ” Romney said , referencing a so-called “ slush fund ” within the bill designed to provide further relief to coroporations and entities suffering six months after any coronavirus lockdown is lifeted , “ it ’ s to keep entities that employ millions of Americans from folding—it ’ s to save jobs .
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Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT), who is under quarantine for possible exposure to coronavirus, expressed deep anger at Senate Democrats who voted down a coronavirus relief package after working on the bipartisan bill all weekend.
“Nothing in the Senate has shocked me, until today,” Romney wrote on Twitter. “Standing in the way of a critically needed rescue package is irresponsible and reckless. Dems say not enough money to states: nearly $200 billion isn’t chump change. Hospitals get at least $75 billion.”
The Utah senator then went on to suggest that Democrats’ primary objections to the Senate package stemmed from a complete lack of economic understanding.
“As for funds for companies,” Romney said, referencing a so-called “slush fund” within the bill designed to provide further relief to coroporations and entities suffering six months after any coronavirus lockdown is lifeted, “it’s to keep entities that employ millions of Americans from folding—it’s to save jobs. Keep this up a little longer and we will go from social distancing to social destruction.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Mark Levin on House Dems’ coronavirus plan: ‘People are sick and dying and Pelosi is playing games’

“ Life , Liberty & Levin ” host Mark Levin accused House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif. , of “ @ @ @ @ @ her radical agenda , ” after she announced Sunday that Democrats would be introducing their @ @ @ @ @ the ongoing economic collapse amid the coronavirus — all while the Republican-controlled Senate considered its @ @ @ @ @ .
Pelosi ’ s poisonous politics feeds the Wuhan virus .
She ’ s exploiting @ @ @ @ @ radical agenda .
She must be exposed and condemned for the diabolical huckster that she @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter , referencing the city in China where the virus originated .
“ 2 @ @ @ @ @ dying and Pelosi is playing games .
Apparently the TRILLIONS the Republicans want to spend @ @ @ @ @ ” he added .
“ Sickening.
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“Life, Liberty & Levin” host Mark Levin accused House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., of “exploiting this crisis to advance her radical agenda,” after she announced Sunday that Democrats would be introducing their own stimulus bill to address the ongoing economic collapse amid the coronavirus — all while the Republican-controlled Senate considered its own legislation.
2. People are sick and dying and Pelosi is playing games. Apparently the TRILLIONS the Republicans want to spend isn’t enough. Sickening.https://t.co/Z0UGiDDMm2 — Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) March 22, 2020
“1. Pelosi’s poisonous politics feeds the Wuhan virus. She’s exploiting this crisis to advance her radical agenda. She must be exposed and condemned for the diabolical huckster that she is,” Levin wrote on Twitter, referencing the city in China where the virus originated.
“2. People are sick and dying and Pelosi is playing games. Apparently the TRILLIONS the Republicans want to spend isn’t enough,” he added. “Sickening.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Report: Obama Admin Depleted Stockpile of N95 Masks, Never Restored

President Donald Trump may be right to claim that he “ inherited ” a system that was not ready to fight a pandemic , according to a report that the Obama administration depleted the nation ’ s stock of N95 masks and never restored it .
The Washington Examiner , citing Bloomberg News and the Los Angeles Times , reported Monday that the Obama administration used millions of N95 masks in the fight against the H1N1 virus in 2009 , but did not replace them : The national shortage of N95 respirator masks can be traced back to 2009 after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Obama administration was advised to replenish a national stockpile but did not , according to reports from Bloomberg News and the Los Angeles Times .
A federally backed task force and a safety equipment organization both recommended to the Obama administration that the stockpile be replenished of the 100 million masks used after the H1N1 outbreak , according to the Los Angeles Times .
Charles Johnson , president of the International Safety Equipment Association , said that advice was never heeded .
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President Donald Trump may be right to claim that he “inherited” a system that was not ready to fight a pandemic, according to a report that the Obama administration depleted the nation’s stock of N95 masks and never restored it.
The Washington Examiner, citing Bloomberg News and the Los Angeles Times, reported Monday that the Obama administration used millions of N95 masks in the fight against the H1N1 virus in 2009, but did not replace them:
The national shortage of N95 respirator masks can be traced back to 2009 after the H1N1 swine flu pandemic, when the Obama administration was advised to replenish a national stockpile but did not, according to reports from Bloomberg News and the Los Angeles Times.
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A federally backed task force and a safety equipment organization both recommended to the Obama administration that the stockpile be replenished of the 100 million masks used after the H1N1 outbreak, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Charles Johnson, president of the International Safety Equipment Association, said that advice was never heeded. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Sanders Skips Coronavirus Stimulus Vote for Virtual Town Hall With AOC, Ilhan Omar

Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I. , Vt. ) missed Sunday ’ s vote on a coronavirus economic stimulus package to do a virtual town hall about the pandemic .
Sanders skipped the vote to speak from his home in Vermont with supporters and far-left “ Squad ” congresswomen Ilhan Omar ( D. , Minn. ) , Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D. , N.Y. ) , and Rashida Tlaib ( D. , Mich. ) .
The vote was four days after Sanders snapped at a reporter that he was “ dealing with a f—ing global crisis ” after being asked about his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats in attendance voted against the $ 1.8 trillion bill on Sunday , keeping it short of the 60 votes needed for advancement .
Democrats said the bill lacked oversight for the $ 500 billion allocated to large corporations selected by the U.S. Treasury Department .
It would have been 48 “ nays ” if Sanders had attended .
He slammed the bill as “ vulgar ” and said Congress should not give handouts to corporations with no strings attached .
“ It is hard for me to believe that , in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have a Senate Republican bill that will give the Trump administration a blank check to hand out corporate welfare to virtually any corporation in America without conditions as to how they can protect workers in this country , ” he said .
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) missed Sunday’s vote on a coronavirus economic stimulus package to do a virtual town hall about the pandemic.
Sanders skipped the vote to speak from his home in Vermont with supporters and far-left “Squad” congresswomen Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.), and Rashida Tlaib (D., Mich.). The vote was four days after Sanders snapped at a reporter that he was “dealing with a f—ing global crisis” after being asked about his struggling presidential campaign.
All 47 Senate Democrats in attendance voted against the $1.8 trillion bill on Sunday, keeping it short of the 60 votes needed for advancement. Democrats said the bill lacked oversight for the $500 billion allocated to large corporations selected by the U.S. Treasury Department.
It would have been 48 “nays” if Sanders had attended. He slammed the bill as “vulgar” and said Congress should not give handouts to corporations with no strings attached.
“It is hard for me to believe that, in the midst of this terrible crisis, that we have a Senate Republican bill that will give the Trump administration a blank check to hand out corporate welfare to virtually any corporation in America without conditions as to how they can protect workers in this country,” he said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--SHOCK: Dem Stock Coronavirus Package With Green New Deal Handouts, Post Office Bailout, Union Cash

The Democrats , led by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) , pulled an eleventh hour political move Sunday night , voting to pull a massive coronavirus recovery package after spending days negotiating with Republicans and top administration officials , in order to produce their own hastily constructed stimulus bill packed with handouts to Democratic constituencies .
The move angered Americans who are desperate to find some solace in social and economic quarantine and incensed Senate Republicans who spent days at the bargaining table with prominent Democrats , like Sen. Chuck Schumer ( D-NY ) and Sen. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the impression they were hammering out a mutually acceptable , bipartisan stimulus package that could get money to individual Americans quickly while preserving some funds for businesses that could suffer long-term financial harm .
Pelosi , who had been on recess , sheltering in her home district , returned to Washington , D.C. , Sunday night and upended the process , ordering Senate Democrats to restrict voting , kill the bill , and make way for a second stimulus package , which will hit the House floor at 2pm EST Monday .
Early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a piece of legislation packed with handouts , bailouts , and cash offerings to the Democrats ’ top constituencies , as well as provisions demanding enforcement of the Green New Deal , easing voting restrictions , and strengthening union allies .
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The Democrats, led by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), pulled an eleventh hour political move Sunday night, voting to pull a massive coronavirus recovery package after spending days negotiating with Republicans and top administration officials, in order to produce their own hastily constructed stimulus bill packed with handouts to Democratic constituencies.
The move angered Americans who are desperate to find some solace in social and economic quarantine and incensed Senate Republicans who spent days at the bargaining table with prominent Democrats, like Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), under the impression they were hammering out a mutually acceptable, bipartisan stimulus package that could get money to individual Americans quickly while preserving some funds for businesses that could suffer long-term financial harm.
It also bails out the postal service. pic.twitter.com/cy9GYoK7zj — Rachel Bovard (@rachelbovard) March 23, 2020
Ah, yes, requiring early voting will save us all from #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/Gwg4Tcyjx5 — Rachel Bovard (@rachelbovard) March 23, 2020
We can agree or disagree about the value of collective bargaining for federal employees but can we all agree that it doesn’t belong in a relief bill DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE WITH #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/bswhj4dMeG — Rachel Bovard (@rachelbovard) March 23, 2020
You know what families who can’t work and are struggling to make rent really care about? Being able to look up greenhouse gas emissions from the flights they can’t afford to book. pic.twitter.com/klGOhE8uOM — Rachel Bovard (@rachelbovard) March 23, 2020
I mean. Again. Worthy goal? Perhaps. We can debate it. But why are we establishing all these new programs when what we really need is to PASS A BILL TO HELP PEOPLE WHO CANNOT WORK. pic.twitter.com/Awv3Thjc8h — Rachel Bovard (@rachelbovard) March 23, 2020
Annnnd….in case you thought we were done with the woke-scolding, you were wrong. Families can’t pay their mortgages and there aren’t enough ventilators, but you know what we will have? Corporate budgets dedicated to diversity & inclusion initiatives! pic.twitter.com/tBuO3hrBfB — Rachel Bovard (@rachelbovard) March 23, 2020
Pelosi, who had been on recess, sheltering in her home district, returned to Washington, D.C., Sunday night and upended the process, ordering Senate Democrats to restrict voting, kill the bill, and make way for a second stimulus package, which will hit the House floor at 2pm EST Monday.
Early reports on the Democrats’ bill show a piece of legislation packed with handouts, bailouts, and cash offerings to the Democrats’ top constituencies, as well as provisions demanding enforcement of the Green New Deal, easing voting restrictions, and strengthening union allies. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Mitch McConnell: Democrats ‘Embarrassed’ that Pelosi, Schumer Blocked Coronavirus Relief Bill

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) said on the Senate floor on Monday that some Democrats are “ @ @ @ @ @ Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ( D-NY ) blocked @ @ @ @ @ .
McConnell spoke on the Senate floor after Democrats blocked a bipartisan package that would @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus outbreak .
Four swing state Senate Democrats — Sens .
Jeanne Shaheen ( @ @ @ @ @ ( D-AL ) , Tina Smith ( D-MN ) , and Gary Peters ( D-MI @ @ @ @ @ bipartisan package to provide Americans relief .
The Senate Republican leader said that some Democrats @ @ @ @ @ were embarrassed by Pelosi and Schumer ’ s political stunt .
McConnell said Democrats “ @ @ @ @ @ He added , “ In fact , I ’ ve heard from some who are @ @ @ @ @ is not some juicy political opportunity.
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said on the Senate floor on Monday that some Democrats are “embarrassed” that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) blocked the bipartisan coronavirus relief package.
McConnell spoke on the Senate floor after Democrats blocked a bipartisan package that would alleviate the economic effects of the coronavirus outbreak. Four swing state Senate Democrats — Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Doug Jones (D-AL), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Gary Peters (D-MI) — voted against the bipartisan package to provide Americans relief.
The Senate Republican leader said that some Democrats told him in private they were embarrassed by Pelosi and Schumer’s political stunt.
McConnell said Democrats “ought to be embarrassed.” He added, “In fact, I’ve heard from some who are embarrassed, talking like this is not some juicy political opportunity.”
“This is a national emergency,” he added. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Collins Says Dems’ Coronavirus Response Is ‘Delay, Delay, Delay’: ‘We Don’t Have Another Day’ (VIDEO

Collins Says Dems’ Coronavirus Response Is ‘Delay, Delay, Delay’: ‘We Don’t Have Another Day’ (VIDEO)

As lawmakers aim to come together on a third coronavirus relief package , Sen. Susan Collins ( R-Maine ) says @ @ @ @ @ delay .
The Maine senator addressed her colleagues from the Senate floor on Monday , @ @ @ @ @ Democratic lawmakers for blocking action on the package proposed .
She accused them of “ @ @ @ @ @ I can not believe that the answer to this crisis as we move to address @ @ @ @ @ so severe , for the people of this country , that the answer from our @ @ @ @ @ of the aisle is delay , delay , delay , ” Collins said , adding @ @ @ @ @ urgency.
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As lawmakers aim to come together on a third coronavirus relief package, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) says there is no time for delay.
The Maine senator addressed her colleagues from the Senate floor on Monday, the day after she criticized Democratic lawmakers for blocking action on the package proposed. She accused them of “playing with fire.”
Sen. Susan Collins says she “cannot believe that the answer” to the coronavirus crisis from Senate Democrats “is delay, delay, delay. No sense of urgency.” “Never have I seen Republicans and Democrats fail to come together when confronted with a crisis.” https://t.co/qM4f9WeH4R pic.twitter.com/QgWue0UUXH — ABC News (@ABC) March 23, 2020
“I cannot believe that the answer to this crisis as we move to address the economic consequences that are so severe, for the people of this country, that the answer from our friends on the other side of the aisle is delay, delay, delay,” Collins said, adding, “No sense of urgency.”
“Never have I seen Republicans and Democrats fail to come together when confronted with a crisis.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Report: Nancy Pelosi had ‘wishlist’ of  unrelated demands for coronavirus bill, killing bipartisan a

Report: Nancy Pelosi had ‘wishlist’ of  unrelated demands for coronavirus bill, killing bipartisan agreement

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) is reportedly why Democrats suddenly opposed an emergency coronavirus relief bill that had @ @ @ @ @ .
According to Ben Williamson , the chief of staff for Rep. Mark Meadows ( @ @ @ @ @ to Washington , D.C. , on Sunday with a wish list of sudden demands , @ @ @ @ @ made by the Senate .
“ Senate spends all weekend negotiating a bipartisan deal .
@ @ @ @ @ in from California , whips out her unrelated ‘ wishlist , ’ and says no @ @ @ @ @ against proceeding on a bill they negotiated .
Jaw dropping , ” Williamson explained .
@ @ @ @ @ s Washington bureau chief , reported that Pelosi had a “ laundry list ” of @ @ @ @ @ items completely unrelated to COVID-19 relief , like election security funding , student loan debt @ @ @ @ @ host of other issues.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is reportedly why Democrats suddenly opposed an emergency coronavirus relief bill that had bipartisan support in the Senate.
According to Ben Williamson, the chief of staff for Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), Pelosi returned to Washington, D.C., on Sunday with a wish list of sudden demands, striking down the bipartisan agreement made by the Senate.
Senate spends all weekend negotiating a bipartisan deal. Agreement reached. Pelosi flies in from California, whips out her unrelated “wishlist,” and says no. Senate Democrats then vote against proceeding on a bill they negotiated. Jaw dropping. — Ben Williamson (@_WilliamsonBen) March 22, 2020
“Senate spends all weekend negotiating a bipartisan deal. Agreement reached. Pelosi flies in from California, whips out her unrelated ‘wishlist,’ and says no. Senate Democrats then vote against proceeding on a bill they negotiated. Jaw dropping,” Williamson explained.
John Bresnahan, Politico’s Washington bureau chief, reported that Pelosi had a “laundry list” of new demands, including many items completely unrelated to COVID-19 relief, like election security funding, student loan debt forgiveness, and a “host of other issues.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--WATCH: McConnell Explodes On Pelosi For Ruining Stimulus Bill That Protected Economy, Families

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) unloaded on the Democratic leadership on Sunday for killing a massive $ 1.8 trillion spending bill to protect the economy and American families from the fallout of the coronavirus , which originated in China .
McConnell noted that the Democratic leadership , specifically House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) , were the ones who killed the bill , which reportedly had strong bipartisan support .
The bill would have provided direct payments of $ 1,200 to millions of Americans and provided numerous other benefits .
“ The American people are watching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ m told the futures market is down 5 % .
I ’ m also told that that ’ s when trading stops .
So the notion that we have time to play games here with the American economy and the American people is utterly absurd.
” “ So I want to explain what just happened , ” McConnell continued .
“ Our good friends on the other side would not have been disadvantaged one bit if this vote had succeeded because it would have required potentially 30 more hours of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negotiations could go on as long as they would like.
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) unloaded on the Democratic leadership on Sunday for killing a massive $1.8 trillion spending bill to protect the economy and American families from the fallout of the coronavirus, which originated in China.
McConnell noted that the Democratic leadership, specifically House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), were the ones who killed the bill, which reportedly had strong bipartisan support. The bill would have provided direct payments of $1,200 to millions of Americans and provided numerous other benefits.
The American people expect us to act. If we fail, it will be because Senate Democrats are continuing to dither while the country expects bold, bipartisan action. pic.twitter.com/23pFHoDtCl — Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) March 23, 2020
“The American people are watching this spectacle,” McConnell said. “I’m told the futures market is down 5%. I’m also told that that’s when trading stops. So the notion that we have time to play games here with the American economy and the American people is utterly absurd.”
“So I want to explain what just happened,” McConnell continued. “Our good friends on the other side would not have been disadvantaged one bit if this vote had succeeded because it would have required potentially 30 more hours of discussion, during which these seemingly endless negotiations could go on as long as they would like.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--Democrats Block Coronavirus Bill That Provides Lifeline To Economy, Families

Democrats blocked a massive $ 1.8 trillion stimulus spending bill to protect the U.S. economy and provide relief to American families who are suffering as a result of the coronavirus outbreak .
“ The fate of a sweeping government rescue package to prop up an economy devastated by the coronavirus pandemic was in limbo on Sunday after Democrats blocked action in the Senate , ” The New York Times reported .
“ The 47-47 vote was a stunning setback for a package that was emerging as the largest economic stimulus measure in modern American history – now expected to cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times noted that the Democrats ’ decision to block the bill sent U.S. stock futures tumbling to the maximum limit on Sunday evening .
The Times further added that Republicans and Democrats had agreed that the plan was “ crucial ” to stopping economic fallout from the outbreak of the coronavirus as the bill would have sent $ 1,200 in direct payments to millions of Americans and would have provided lots of additional benefits .
Townhall political editor Guy Benson reported that Senate sources said that Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was responsible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to some Senate GOP sources .
They seem stunned and angry , ” Benson said .
“ I ’ m told there was lots of bipartisan input into the legislative outline & emerging specifics – including an agreement in principle on broad strokes .
Then Pelosi showed up and threw a partisan grenade.
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Democrats blocked a massive $1.8 trillion stimulus spending bill to protect the U.S. economy and provide relief to American families who are suffering as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
“The fate of a sweeping government rescue package to prop up an economy devastated by the coronavirus pandemic was in limbo on Sunday after Democrats blocked action in the Senate,” The New York Times reported. “The 47-47 vote was a stunning setback for a package that was emerging as the largest economic stimulus measure in modern American history – now expected to cost $1.8 trillion or more.”
The Times noted that the Democrats’ decision to block the bill sent U.S. stock futures tumbling to the maximum limit on Sunday evening. The Times further added that Republicans and Democrats had agreed that the plan was “crucial” to stopping economic fallout from the outbreak of the coronavirus as the bill would have sent $1,200 in direct payments to millions of Americans and would have provided lots of additional benefits.
Townhall political editor Guy Benson reported that Senate sources said that Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was responsible for tanking the bill.
“Talking to some Senate GOP sources. They seem stunned and angry,” Benson said. “I’m told there was lots of bipartisan input into the legislative outline & emerging specifics – including an agreement in principle on broad strokes. Then Pelosi showed up and threw a partisan grenade.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-24--EPIC VIDEO: Gov. Andrew Cuomo Smacks Down Own Brother Chris ‘Fredo’ Cuomo Live on CNN

Smackdowns don ’ t get any more sarcastic than this .
Poor Fredo .
He even tried to get his @ @ @ @ @ New York — to attack President Trump and failed .
Funny stiff , no matter @ @ @ @ @ your politics are on .
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Smackdowns don’t get any more sarcastic than this.
Poor Fredo. He even tried to get his brother — the governer of New York — to attack President Trump and failed. Funny stiff, no matter what side of the aisle your politics are on. (See clip below)
Chris Cuomo: “Thank you for coming back to the show” Andrew Cuomo: “Mom told me I had to” pic.twitter.com/2oXM9cLd0Q — ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) March 24, 2020
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