activistpost--2020-04-21--Here’s Where All 50 States Stand On Reopening Their Economies

As the debate about when , where and how to reopen the American economy rages on , here ’ s where all 50 states stand on reopening their economies , now that the White House has released its ‘ guidelines ’ and delegated ultimate authority to the governors of each state .
Alabama Gov .
Kay Ivey ’ s stay at home order is set to expire on April 30 .
The state ’ s Lt. Gov .
Will Ainsworth is in charge of a task force to decide when to reopen the state ’ s economy .
The task @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on its findings later this week .
Ivey said April 14 she intends to work with other states and the Trump administration , but that “ what works in Alabama works in Alabama.
” When the economy starts to reopen , Ivey said during a press briefing it will be a slow process over time , “ segment by segment or region by region.
” Gov .
Mike Dunleavy has ordered residents to stay at home until at least April 21 .
Dunleavy has said that Alaskans will be allowed to schedule elective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that also applies to doctors visits for non-urgent needs .
Arkansas is one of a handful of states that never faced a stay at home order .
Gov .
Asa Hutchinson has closed schools for the rest of the academic term , while fitness centers , bars , restaurants and other public spaces have been closed ( though the media likes to treat these states as virtually free of any constraints ) .
Hutchinson told reporters on April 16 that he wants to bring back elective surgeries .
“ We want to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important health-care delivery that is important in our communities , ” he said .
Gov .
Gavin Newsom was the first governor in the nation to issue a stay-at-home order , which he did more than a month ago , on March 19 .
It had no set expiration date .
Last week , Newsom announced during a joint briefing with Western States that Cali had formed a pact with Oregon Governor Kate Brown and Washington Governor Jay Inslee , promising that “ health outcomes and science – not politics – will guide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Moving ahead to this week , Newsom outlined a framework for reopening the economy in California that he said was predicated on the state ’ s ability to do six things : expand testing to identify and isolate the infected , maintain vigilance to protect seniors and high risk individuals , meet future surges in hospital demand and continuing work on therapies and treatments , redrawing regulations to continue social distancing at businesses and schools and develop new enforcement mechanisms .
How long that might take is anybodies ’ guess .
Gov @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s stay-at-home order to April 26 ( it ends Sunday night ) .
Polis added on April 15 that the key information state officials needed to determine when parts of the economy can be reopened is likely to come within the next five days .
The governor warned that restrictions won ’ t all be lifted at the same time , and life will be different for some time .
“ The virus will be with us , ” Polis said .
“ We have to find a sustainable way that will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live with it.
” During an interview on “ Squawk Box ” Tuesday morning , Gov .
Lamont said that May 20 is a line in the sand : He has promised that schools and businesses likely won ’ t start to reopen before then .
“ The presidential guidelines were pretty responsible , ” Lamont said , adding that they gave the state “ a yellow light ” to start opening things up .
“ My instinct is we ’ re going to first focus on big manufacturing and outside construction – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way – before we move on to retail , and opening them up on a limited basis.
” See : 177 Different Ways to Generate Extra Income “ The things that come later are the things that Georgia opened up first…those things that have close personal contact…bars , barber shops…there I think we ’ re going to have to wait until we have a little more testing , and more masks , ” he said .
Gov .
John Carney issued a statewide stay-at-home order that will remain until May 15 or until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Delaware has joined a coalition of six Northeastern states to coordinate the reopening of the regional economy .
The governor said April 17 that even after the state reopens , social distancing , face coverings in public , washing hands , limited gatherings and vulnerable populations sheltering in place will remain .
Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended the state ’ s lockdown until May 15 .
Florida Gov .
Ron DeSantis issued a stay-at-home order for Floridians until April 30 and plans to announce plans for reopening next week .
He has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reopen , a controversial move that was widely criticized by the NYT and MSNBC , among others .
Southeast Florida , the epicenter of the state ’ s outbreak , might reopen more slowly than the rest of the state .
As we noted last night , Gov .
Brian Kemp , who issued a statewide shelter-in-place order until April 30 and set a public emergency for schools in the state until May 13 , announced plans for reopening the state by this time next week .
Gov .
David Ige issued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 .
He said last week that the state isn ’ t close to meeting the reopening criteria , and it ’ s not clear when that will happen .
Gov .
Brad Little amended his order April 15 to allow for some businesses and facilities to reopen for curbside pickup , drive-in and drive-thru service and for mailed or delivery services .
It is now effective through the end of the month .
As of now , the state ’ s “ order to self-isolate ” will expire on April 30 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are working and Idaho is “ truly seeing a flattening of the curve.
” Illinois Gov .
J.B. Pritzker issued a stay-at-home order in effect through the end of the month unless extended .
Pritzker said during a media briefing Monday that he believes the current state in Illinois has been enough to slowly start lifting shelter-in-place orders so that some industry workers can go back to work , although he hasn ’ t laid out a clear timeline .
Gov .
Eric Holcomb extended his state ’ s stay-at-home order through May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look into what “ the best way is to reopen sectors of the economy.
” He said he would work with the state hospital association to see when elective surgeries could resume .
The state is also part of that “ midwestern coalition ” we have mentioned .
Gov .
Kim Reynolds has not declared a stay-at-home order , though she did issue a “ State of Public Health Disaster Emergency ” on March 17 , which was tantamount to a closure order , forcing ‘ nonessential ’ businesses to close until the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formed a task force to look into how to reopen schools and the economy .
Reynolds on April 16 announced that residents of the state ’ s hottest hot spot won ’ t be allowed to congregate at least until next month .
Gov .
Laura Kelly has extended the closure order until May 3 , with the state ’ s “ peak ” expected by the end of April .
Gov .
Andy Beshear issued a “ Healthy at Home ” order March 25 with no end date .
Oddly , Kentucky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midwestern states working to reopen their economies together .
Gov .
John Bel Edwards extended the state ’ s stay-at-home order through April 30 .
Residents will soon be able to start getting non-emergency surgeries .
Gov .
Janet Mills issued a “ Stay Healthy at Home ” executive order through at least April 30 , and has extended a civil state of emergency until May 15 .
“ We are in the midst of one of the greatest public health crises this world has seen in more than a century , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This virus will continue to sicken people across our state ; our cases will only grow , and more people will die .
I say this to be direct , to be as honest with you as I can .
Because saving lives will depend on us.
” Gov .
Larry Hogan issued a statewide stay-at-home order on March 30 .
There is no current potential end date .
The governor said during his appearance on CNN Newsroom on April 13 that the state is discussing ways to safely reopen the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has issued an emergency order requiring all nonessential businesses to remain closed until May 4 .
Mass is also part of the northeastern coalition .
Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer has said she “ hopes ” to start reopening May 1 despite her state being one of the hardest hit outside New York .
Gov .
Tim Walz extended the state ’ s stay-at-home order through May 3 , while extending a peacetime emergency for an additional 30 days until May 13 .
Gov .
Tate Reeves has extended a shelter-in-place order to April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could reopen by offering services via drive-thru , delivery or ‘ outside ’ shopping .
Gov .
Mike Parson on April 16 extended the stay-at-home order through May 3 and pledged to work with businesses and health-care providers on the reopening plan .
“ Our reopening efforts will be careful , deliberate , and done in phases , ” he said .
Bullock ’ s stay at home order for the state will expire on Friday , and the governor has said that the federal guidelines will allow it to reopen “ sooner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ricketts issued the “ 21 Days to Stay Home and Stay Healthy ” campaign on April 10 , ordering all hair salons , tattoo parlors and strip clubs be closed through April 30 .
Nebraska is one of the states that has not issued a stay-at-home order .
When asked about how he ’ d make his decision to reopen the economy , Sisolak said “ positive testing is important but it ’ s not my number one parameter , ” adding that “ basis hospitalizations ” are seen as an important metric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued a stay-at-home order until May 4 , and told reporters that he ’ ll decide whether to extend it before it expires .
Gov .
Phil Murphy issued a stay-at-home order on March 21 that has no specific end date .
His state is part of the northeastern alliance .
Gov .
Michelle Lujan Grisham extended the state ’ s emergency order to April 30 , and said Thursday that her state is evaluating the federal guidelines but couldn ’ t risk putting “ the cart before the horse ” and are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gov Cuomo ’ s “ PAUSE ” order is currently set to keep schools and businesses closed until at least May 15 .
Gov .
Roy Cooper issued a stay-at-home order for the state effective until April 29 .
Gov .
Doug Burgum is one of the governors who never issued a stay at home order , and has said he would like to reopen by May 1 .
Mike DeWine has said he hopes to start reopening on May 1 .
Gov .
Kevin Stitt said April 15 that he is working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s economy , possibly as early as April 30 .
Gov .
Kate Brown issued an executive order directing Oregonians to stay at home that “ remains in effect until ended by the governor.
” Gov .
Tom Wolf issued stay-at-home orders across the state until April 30 .
It is part of the coalition of northeastern states .
Gov .
Gina Raimondo ’ s emergency order to keep the state closed is set to expire May 8 .
The state ’ s governor said earlier he would push to start reopening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has said he plans to start reopening businesses as soon as Monday .
Gov .
Greg Abbott ordered all Texans to stay home through April 30 .
Gov .
Gary Herbert extended the state ’ s “ Stay Safe , Stay Home ” directive through May 1 .
Schools will be closed for the remainder of the year .
Gov .
Phil Scott issued a “ Stay Home , Stay Safe ” order that has been extended until May 15 .
Scott on April 17 outlined a five-point plan to reopen the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus during a news conference .
Gov .
Jay Inslee extended Washignton ’ s stay-at-home order until May 4 , saying “ We are yet to see the full toll of this virus in our state and the modeling we ’ ve seen could be much worse if we don ’ t continue what we ’ re doing to slow the spread.
” “ That curve is the curve we ’ re looking for to be able to look at the possibility of backing things off and going forward .
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said on April 13 .
Gov .
Tony Evers ’ stay at home order will expire May 26 , making his one of the latest dates in the country , along with Connecticut and the states that haven ’ t set a date .
Wyoming doesn ’ t have a stay at home order , and has been relatively unscathed by the outbreak .
It was the last state to receive a federal disaster declaration .
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By Tyler Durden
As the debate about when, where and how to reopen the American economy rages on, here’s where all 50 states stand on reopening their economies, now that the White House has released its ‘guidelines’ and delegated ultimate authority to the governors of each state.
Here’s an (alphabetical) roundup of states’ plans:
Alabama
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s stay at home order is set to expire on April 30. The state’s Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is in charge of a task force to decide when to reopen the state’s economy. The task force is expected to deliver a report on its findings later this week.
Ivey said April 14 she intends to work with other states and the Trump administration, but that “what works in Alabama works in Alabama.”
When the economy starts to reopen, Ivey said during a press briefing it will be a slow process over time, “segment by segment or region by region.”
Alaska
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has ordered residents to stay at home until at least April 21. Dunleavy has said that Alaskans will be allowed to schedule elective surgeries on or after May 4; that also applies to doctors visits for non-urgent needs.
Arkansas
Arkansas is one of a handful of states that never faced a stay at home order. Gov. Asa Hutchinson has closed schools for the rest of the academic term, while fitness centers, bars, restaurants and other public spaces have been closed (though the media likes to treat these states as virtually free of any constraints).
Hutchinson told reporters on April 16 that he wants to bring back elective surgeries. “We want to get (hospitals) back to doing the important health-care delivery that is important in our communities,” he said.
California
Gov. Gavin Newsom was the first governor in the nation to issue a stay-at-home order, which he did more than a month ago, on March 19. It had no set expiration date.
Last week, Newsom announced during a joint briefing with Western States that Cali had formed a pact with Oregon Governor Kate Brown and Washington Governor Jay Inslee, promising that “health outcomes and science – not politics – will guide these decisions” to reopen the states.
Moving ahead to this week, Newsom outlined a framework for reopening the economy in California that he said was predicated on the state’s ability to do six things: expand testing to identify and isolate the infected, maintain vigilance to protect seniors and high risk individuals, meet future surges in hospital demand and continuing work on therapies and treatments, redrawing regulations to continue social distancing at businesses and schools and develop new enforcement mechanisms. How long that might take is anybodies’ guess.
Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis extended the state’s stay-at-home order to April 26 (it ends Sunday night).
Polis added on April 15 that the key information state officials needed to determine when parts of the economy can be reopened is likely to come within the next five days.
The governor warned that restrictions won’t all be lifted at the same time, and life will be different for some time. “The virus will be with us,” Polis said. “We have to find a sustainable way that will be adapted in real time to how we live with it.”
Connecticut
During an interview on “Squawk Box” Tuesday morning, Gov. Lamont said that May 20 is a line in the sand: He has promised that schools and businesses likely won’t start to reopen before then. “The presidential guidelines were pretty responsible,” Lamont said, adding that they gave the state “a yellow light” to start opening things up. “My instinct is we’re going to first focus on big manufacturing and outside construction – which Connecticut never closed down by the way – before we move on to retail, and opening them up on a limited basis.”
“The things that come later are the things that Georgia opened up first…those things that have close personal contact…bars, barber shops…there I think we’re going to have to wait until we have a little more testing, and more masks,” he said.
Delaware
Gov. John Carney issued a statewide stay-at-home order that will remain until May 15 or until the “public health threat is eliminated.”
Delaware has joined a coalition of six Northeastern states to coordinate the reopening of the regional economy.
The governor said April 17 that even after the state reopens, social distancing, face coverings in public, washing hands, limited gatherings and vulnerable populations sheltering in place will remain.
Washington DC
Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended the state’s lockdown until May 15.
Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a stay-at-home order for Floridians until April 30 and plans to announce plans for reopening next week. He has already allowed some beaches in the state to reopen, a controversial move that was widely criticized by the NYT and MSNBC, among others.
Southeast Florida, the epicenter of the state’s outbreak, might reopen more slowly than the rest of the state.
Georgia
As we noted last night, Gov. Brian Kemp, who issued a statewide shelter-in-place order until April 30 and set a public emergency for schools in the state until May 13, announced plans for reopening the state by this time next week.
Hawaii
Gov. David Ige issued a stay-at-home order until at least April 30. He said last week that the state isn’t close to meeting the reopening criteria, and it’s not clear when that will happen.
Idaho
Gov. Brad Little amended his order April 15 to allow for some businesses and facilities to reopen for curbside pickup, drive-in and drive-thru service and for mailed or delivery services. It is now effective through the end of the month. As of now, the state’s “order to self-isolate” will expire on April 30, unless extended.
Little says the measures are working and Idaho is “truly seeing a flattening of the curve.”
Illinois
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a stay-at-home order in effect through the end of the month unless extended.
Pritzker said during a media briefing Monday that he believes the current state in Illinois has been enough to slowly start lifting shelter-in-place orders so that some industry workers can go back to work, although he hasn’t laid out a clear timeline.
Indiana
Gov. Eric Holcomb extended his state’s stay-at-home order through May 1 to give it more time to look into what “the best way is to reopen sectors of the economy.”
He said he would work with the state hospital association to see when elective surgeries could resume. The state is also part of that “midwestern coalition” we have mentioned.
Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds has not declared a stay-at-home order, though she did issue a “State of Public Health Disaster Emergency” on March 17, which was tantamount to a closure order, forcing ‘nonessential’ businesses to close until the end of the month. She also formed a task force to look into how to reopen schools and the economy. Reynolds on April 16 announced that residents of the state’s hottest hot spot won’t be allowed to congregate at least until next month.
Kansas
Gov. Laura Kelly has extended the closure order until May 3, with the state’s “peak” expected by the end of April.
Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear issued a “Healthy at Home” order March 25 with no end date. Oddly, Kentucky is actually part of the coalition of midwestern states working to reopen their economies together.
Louisiana
Gov. John Bel Edwards extended the state’s stay-at-home order through April 30. Residents will soon be able to start getting non-emergency surgeries.
Maine
Gov. Janet Mills issued a “Stay Healthy at Home” executive order through at least April 30, and has extended a civil state of emergency until May 15.
“We are in the midst of one of the greatest public health crises this world has seen in more than a century,” Mills said in a news release. “This virus will continue to sicken people across our state; our cases will only grow, and more people will die. I say this to be direct, to be as honest with you as I can. Because saving lives will depend on us.”
Maryland
Gov. Larry Hogan issued a statewide stay-at-home order on March 30. There is no current potential end date.
The governor said during his appearance on CNN Newsroom on April 13 that the state is discussing ways to safely reopen the state with health officials.
Massachusetts
Governor Charlie Baker has issued an emergency order requiring all nonessential businesses to remain closed until May 4. Mass is also part of the northeastern coalition.
Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has said she “hopes” to start reopening May 1 despite her state being one of the hardest hit outside New York.
Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz extended the state’s stay-at-home order through May 3, while extending a peacetime emergency for an additional 30 days until May 13.
Mississippi
Gov. Tate Reeves has extended a shelter-in-place order to April 27, but said some non-essential businesses could reopen by offering services via drive-thru, delivery or ‘outside’ shopping.
Missouri
Gov. Mike Parson on April 16 extended the stay-at-home order through May 3 and pledged to work with businesses and health-care providers on the reopening plan.
“Our reopening efforts will be careful, deliberate, and done in phases,” he said.
Montana
Bullock’s stay at home order for the state will expire on Friday, and the governor has said that the federal guidelines will allow it to reopen “sooner rather than later.”
Nebraska
Gov. Pete Ricketts issued the “21 Days to Stay Home and Stay Healthy” campaign on April 10, ordering all hair salons, tattoo parlors and strip clubs be closed through April 30. Nebraska is one of the states that has not issued a stay-at-home order.
Nevada
Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a stay-at-home order that expires April 30.
When asked about how he’d make his decision to reopen the economy, Sisolak said “positive testing is important but it’s not my number one parameter,” adding that “basis hospitalizations” are seen as an important metric for him.
New Hampshire
Gov. Chris Sununu issued a stay-at-home order until May 4, and told reporters that he’ll decide whether to extend it before it expires.
New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy issued a stay-at-home order on March 21 that has no specific end date. His state is part of the northeastern alliance.
New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham extended the state’s emergency order to April 30, and said Thursday that her state is evaluating the federal guidelines but couldn’t risk putting “the cart before the horse” and are still working on developing a plan.
New York
Gov Cuomo’s “PAUSE” order is currently set to keep schools and businesses closed until at least May 15.
North Carolina
Gov. Roy Cooper issued a stay-at-home order for the state effective until April 29.
North Dakota
Gov. Doug Burgum is one of the governors who never issued a stay at home order, and has said he would like to reopen by May 1.
Ohio
Mike DeWine has said he hopes to start reopening on May 1.
Oklahoma
Gov. Kevin Stitt said April 15 that he is working on a plan to reopen the state’s economy, possibly as early as April 30.
Oregon
Gov. Kate Brown issued an executive order directing Oregonians to stay at home that “remains in effect until ended by the governor.”
Pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Wolf issued stay-at-home orders across the state until April 30. It is part of the coalition of northeastern states.
Rhode Island
Gov. Gina Raimondo’s emergency order to keep the state closed is set to expire May 8.
South Carolina
The state’s governor said earlier he would push to start reopening by next Tuesday.
South Dakota
Gov. Kirsti Noem hasn’t issued a stay at home order.
Tennessee
Gov Bill Lee has said he plans to start reopening businesses as soon as Monday.
Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered all Texans to stay home through April 30.
Utah
Gov. Gary Herbert extended the state’s “Stay Safe, Stay Home” directive through May 1. Schools will be closed for the remainder of the year.
Vermont
Gov. Phil Scott issued a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order that has been extended until May 15.
Scott on April 17 outlined a five-point plan to reopen the state while continuing to fight the spread of the coronavirus during a news conference.
Virginia
Gov. Ralph Northam issued a stay-at-home order effective until June 10.
Washington
Gov. Jay Inslee extended Washignton’s stay-at-home order until May 4, saying “We are yet to see the full toll of this virus in our state and the modeling we’ve seen could be much worse if we don’t continue what we’re doing to slow the spread.”
West Virginia
Gov. Jim Justice issued a stay-at-home order until further notice.
“That curve is the curve we’re looking for to be able to look at the possibility of backing things off and going forward. We’re not there yet,” Justice said on April 13.
Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers’ stay at home order will expire May 26, making his one of the latest dates in the country, along with Connecticut and the states that haven’t set a date.
Wyoming
Wyoming doesn’t have a stay at home order, and has been relatively unscathed by the outbreak. It was the last state to receive a federal disaster declaration.
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activistpost--2020-04-21--OOKLA 5G Interactive Map Provides Locations of Communities Being Fried for Faster Internet

People and their pets have been getting sick where 5G has been turned on ( see 1 .
2 , 3 , 4 ) .
Few have even signed up for it where it ’ s been installed .
That still hasn ’ t stopped deployment .
In fact , proponents are using the pandemic as an excuse to speed up installation .
How sick is that ?
Thanks to OOKLA for providing this map so at least people have the opportunity to find out what hit them ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ) and/or their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracks 5G rollouts in cities across the globe .
Updated weekly from verified public sources and Ookla data , you can follow operators ’ newest 5G networks on @ Ookla5GMap .
https : //www.speedtest.net/ookla-5g-map ?
Worldwide opposition to 5G continues to grow because of the catastrophic risks it poses to biological health ( see 1 , 2 , 3 .
4 .
5 ) , cybersecurity ( see 1 , 2 ) , environmental health ( see 1 , 2 .
3 .
4 ) , privacy ( see 1 .
2 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
3 ) and humanity as we know it ( see 1 , 2 .
3 ) .
Although many cities and countries have already banned 5G and/or issued moratoriums against installation , the “ Race for 5G ” continues in the U.S. and elsewhere .
The second Global 5G Protest is being held this weekend .
Consider yourself on the guest list .
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By B.N. Frank
People and their pets have been getting sick where 5G has been turned on since 2018 (see 1. 2, 3, 4). Few have even signed up for it where it’s been installed. That still hasn’t stopped deployment. In fact, proponents are using the pandemic as an excuse to speed up installation. How sick is that?
Thanks to OOKLA for providing this map so at least people have the opportunity to find out what hit them (see 1, 2, 3, 4) and/or their pets.
The interactive Ookla 5G Map tracks 5G rollouts in cities across the globe. Updated weekly from verified public sources and Ookla data, you can follow operators’ newest 5G networks on @Ookla5GMap.
https://www.speedtest.net/ookla-5g-map?
Worldwide opposition to 5G continues to grow because of the catastrophic risks it poses to biological health (see 1, 2, 3. 4. 5), cybersecurity (see 1, 2), environmental health (see 1, 2. 3. 4), privacy (see 1. 2), safety (see 1, 2. 3) and humanity as we know it (see 1, 2. 3).
Although many cities and countries have already banned 5G and/or issued moratoriums against installation, the “Race for 5G” continues in the U.S. and elsewhere.
The second Global 5G Protest is being held this weekend. Consider yourself on the guest list.

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activistpost--2020-04-21--Even the Pentagon Couldn’t Stop the FCC From Approving Unsafe 5G Network

The Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) continues to ignore opposition to 5G from many highly respected and credible sources including the Department of Defense ( see 1 .
2 , 3 ) .
The FCC ’ s decision to allow Ligado to move forward comes despite strong pushback from the Defense Department , which repeatedly has asked the commission to reject Ligado ’ s license modification request .
DoD contends that the Ligado ’ s proposed network would still interfere with GPS , complicating civil and military applications of the position , navigation and timing network .
Congressional defense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in support of DoD ’ s position .
“ Ligado ’ s planned usage will likely harm military capabilities , particularly for the U.S. Space Force , and have major impact on the national economy , ” wrote Sens .
Jim Inhofe ( R-Okla. ) and Jack Reed ( D-R.I. ) , chairman and ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee ; and Rep. Mac Thornberry ( R-Texas ) , ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee .
Lawmakers warned it could cost taxpayers billions of dollars to replace current GPS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Read more about the FCC ’ s recent decision here .
5G opposition in the U.S. and worldwide continues to grow because of risks to biological health ( see 1 , 2 , 3 .
4 .
5 ) , cybersecurity ( see 1 , 2 ) , environmental health ( see 1 , 2 .
3 .
4 ) , privacy ( see 1 .
2 ) , and more .
Many cities and countries have taken action including banning it , issuing moratoriums , and passing ordinances ( see 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considered a “ Captured Agency ” since long before Trump was elected .
They have become much more dangerous since then ( see 1 .
2 .
3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 .
9 .
10 ) .
These whack-jobs are actually using the pandemic as an excuse to speed up installation ( see 1 , 2 .
3 , 4 , 5 ) .
This includes launching tens of thousands of satellites with millions of antennas to blast 5G from space ( see 1 .
2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the agency for NOT protecting Americans from unsafe levels of radiation ( see 1 , 2 ) and obviously 5G ( see 1 .
2 , 3 ) .
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By B.N. Frank
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continues to ignore opposition to 5G from many highly respected and credible sources including the Department of Defense (see 1. 2, 3).
From 5GCrisis:
The FCC’s decision to allow Ligado to move forward comes despite strong pushback from the Defense Department, which repeatedly has asked the commission to reject Ligado’s license modification request.
DoD contends that the Ligado’s proposed network would still interfere with GPS, complicating civil and military applications of the position, navigation and timing network.
Congressional defense committee leaders on April 15 issued statements in support of DoD’s position.
“Ligado’s planned usage will likely harm military capabilities, particularly for the U.S. Space Force, and have major impact on the national economy,” wrote Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; and Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee.
Lawmakers warned it could cost taxpayers billions of dollars to replace current GPS equipment, which could be rendered useless.”
Read more about the FCC’s recent decision here.


activistpost--2020-04-22--Pentagon Pressures Mexico To Reopen Factories Vital To Making US Weapons

It apparently took a global pandemic and corresponding economic shutdown of entire nations ’ economies for the American public to realize that surprisingly , the US military relies heavily for supplies involved in weapons systems manufacturing just south of the border .
The Pentagon ’ s defense undersecretary for acquisition and sustainment , Ellen Lord , urged at the start of this week that Mexico reopen those factories which many US defense firms rely on , especially aircraft manufacturers , previously shuttered due to COVID-19 .
“ I think one of the key things we have found out are some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a Pentagon press briefing .
“ Mexico right now is somewhat problematical for us but we ’ re working through our embassy , and then there are pockets in India , as well.
” This follows Lord previously saying she would write Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard “ to ask for help to reopen international suppliers ” in Mexico .
“ We are seeing impact on the industrial base by several pockets of closure internationally , ” she had warned .
Lord said further in her Monday comments : Domestically , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aviation supply chain , ship-building , and small space launch .
We are seeing impacts on the industrial base by several pockets of closure internationally .
Particularly of note is Mexico , where we have a group of companies that are impacting many of our major primes .
Among major defense suppliers that have outsourced vital portions of their supply-chain to Mexico include General Dynamics , Boeing , Raytheon , Lockheed Martin , Textron , General Electric , Honeywell , and others .
For example , key electrical components in Lockheed ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as fighter jets are manufactured in Chihuahua , Mexico under the aegis of French firm Safran – Mexico ’ s largest aerospace employer .
Military news site Defense One cites a United States International Trade Commission 2013 report which helps explain why over the past decade US defense firms ’ supply chains have increasingly relocated to America ’ s southern neighbor .
“ Lower manufacturing costs ( largely due to a lower wage structure ) , proximity to original equipment manufacturers ( OEMs ) in the United States , duty-free access to other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aviation Safety Agreement ( BASA ) with the United States all contribute to Mexico ’ s greater appeal compared with other global manufacturing locations , ” the report outlined .
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By Tyler Durden
It apparently took a global pandemic and corresponding economic shutdown of entire nations’ economies for the American public to realize that surprisingly, the US military relies heavily for supplies involved in weapons systems manufacturing just south of the border.
The Pentagon’s defense undersecretary for acquisition and sustainment, Ellen Lord, urged at the start of this week that Mexico reopen those factories which many US defense firms rely on, especially aircraft manufacturers, previously shuttered due to COVID-19.
“I think one of the key things we have found out are some international dependencies,” Lord said Monday at a Pentagon press briefing. “Mexico right now is somewhat problematical for us but we’re working through our embassy, and then there are pockets in India, as well.”
This follows Lord previously saying she would write Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard “to ask for help to reopen international suppliers” in Mexico. “We are seeing impact on the industrial base by several pockets of closure internationally,” she had warned.
Lord said further in her Monday comments:
Domestically, we are seeing the greatest impacts in the aviation supply chain, ship-building, and small space launch. We are seeing impacts on the industrial base by several pockets of closure internationally. Particularly of note is Mexico, where we have a group of companies that are impacting many of our major primes.
Among major defense suppliers that have outsourced vital portions of their supply-chain to Mexico include General Dynamics, Boeing, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Textron, General Electric, Honeywell, and others.
For example, key electrical components in Lockheed’s Black Hawk and S-92 helicopters as well as fighter jets are manufactured in Chihuahua, Mexico under the aegis of French firm Safran – Mexico’s largest aerospace employer.
Military news site Defense One cites a United States International Trade Commission 2013 report which helps explain why over the past decade US defense firms’ supply chains have increasingly relocated to America’s southern neighbor.
“Lower manufacturing costs (largely due to a lower wage structure), proximity to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the United States, duty-free access to other important aerospace markets, and a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA) with the United States all contribute to Mexico’s greater appeal compared with other global manufacturing locations,” the report outlined.
Source: ZeroHedge
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activistpost--2020-04-22--Google Scientists Are Creating an Artificial Intelligence That Evolves on Its Own

One of the biggest global players in artificial intelligence ( AI ) is Google and their high-tech Brain division has been pushing the envelope for years .
Now scientists working for their AutoML project have a new paper in which they claim to be developing algorithms that can evolve on their own without human input .
Even more stunning is their claim that they can induce “ mutations ” into new generations of algorithms , which mimics principles of Darwinian evolution , namely “ survival of the fittest.
” The team started with one of the most basic ideas in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learning tools allow us to use algorithms to search through massive troves of data and quickly identify patterns .
But the traditional problem with this method is the element of human bias .
To bypass this problem , the team wanted to develop a system by which AI can grow on its own .
The team used simple math equations to develop machine learning algorithms that author 100 “ candidate algorithms.
” These candidates compete using basic machine learning tools like neural network image differentiation tests and the best-performing algorithms then mutated , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The system can cull through tens of thousands of algorithms each second in search of a solution while dismissing “ evolutionary dead-ends ” and duplicates .
Over multiple generations , the process grows a library of high-performance algorithms .
According to the Google team , these new algorithms have already reproduced decades worth of human-led AI discoveries in only days .
Perhaps most astonishingly , the new AI algorithmic evolution is able to eliminate the problem of human bias that is often introduced during data input .
The AutoML-Zero can essentially “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new previously undiscovered AI programs without any human intervention , using only basic mathematical concepts .
Haran Jackson , the chief technology officer ( CTO ) at Techspert , explains why the new paper is so interesting : As exciting as AutoML is , it is restricted to finding top-performing algorithms out of the , admittedly large , assortment of algorithms that we already know of .
There is a sense amongst many members of the community that the most impressive feats of artificial intelligence will only be achieved with the invention of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those that we as a species have so far devised .
This is what makes the aforementioned paper so interesting .
It presents a method by which we can automatically construct and test completely novel machine learning algorithms .
As noted before , the scientists say the AI programs can improve upon each previous generation , producing a kind of “ survival of the fittest ” that resembles Darwin ’ s view of evolution in natural biological systems .
While much testing and review still await the Google team , their new paper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ From Scratch , ” suggests the tantalizing , albeit unnerving likelihood that AI of the future will be designed by other AI machines .
One can only impishly guess at what self-replicating AI algorithms evolving on their own will mean for the future of life on Earth .
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By Jake Anderson
One of the biggest global players in artificial intelligence (AI) is Google and their high-tech Brain division has been pushing the envelope for years.
Now scientists working for their AutoML project have a new paper in which they claim to be developing algorithms that can evolve on their own without human input. Even more stunning is their claim that they can induce “mutations” into new generations of algorithms, which mimics principles of Darwinian evolution, namely “survival of the fittest.”
The team started with one of the most basic ideas in modern AI: machine learning. Machine learning tools allow us to use algorithms to search through massive troves of data and quickly identify patterns. But the traditional problem with this method is the element of human bias.
As the team paper states:
Human-designed components bias the search results in favor of human-designed algorithms, possibly reducing the innovation potential of AutoML. Innovation is also limited by having fewer options: you cannot discover what you cannot search for.
To bypass this problem, the team wanted to develop a system by which AI can grow on its own.
The team used simple math equations to develop machine learning algorithms that author 100 “candidate algorithms.” These candidates compete using basic machine learning tools like neural network image differentiation tests and the best-performing algorithms then mutated, or evolved, via random code alteration.
The system can cull through tens of thousands of algorithms each second in search of a solution while dismissing “evolutionary dead-ends” and duplicates. Over multiple generations, the process grows a library of high-performance algorithms. According to the Google team, these new algorithms have already reproduced decades worth of human-led AI discoveries in only days.
Perhaps most astonishingly, the new AI algorithmic evolution is able to eliminate the problem of human bias that is often introduced during data input. The AutoML-Zero can essentially “automatically discover” unknown algorithms and develop new previously undiscovered AI programs without any human intervention, using only basic mathematical concepts.
Haran Jackson, the chief technology officer (CTO) at Techspert, explains why the new paper is so interesting:
As exciting as AutoML is, it is restricted to finding top-performing algorithms out of the, admittedly large, assortment of algorithms that we already know of. There is a sense amongst many members of the community that the most impressive feats of artificial intelligence will only be achieved with the invention of new algorithms that are fundamentally different to those that we as a species have so far devised. This is what makes the aforementioned paper so interesting. It presents a method by which we can automatically construct and test completely novel machine learning algorithms.
As noted before, the scientists say the AI programs can improve upon each previous generation, producing a kind of “survival of the fittest” that resembles Darwin’s view of evolution in natural biological systems.
While much testing and review still await the Google team, their new paper, titled “Evolving Machine Learning Algorithms From Scratch,” suggests the tantalizing, albeit unnerving likelihood that AI of the future will be designed by other AI machines.
One can only impishly guess at what self-replicating AI algorithms evolving on their own will mean for the future of life on Earth.
By Jake Anderson | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com
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activistpost--2020-04-22--Thousands of Israelis Protest Emergency Powers While Maintaining Social Distancing

Over the weekend more than 2,000 Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv ’ s Rabin Square to protest surveillance measures that the government , led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , has implemented in response to the coronavirus pandemic .
The demonstrators seemed to take the threat of the virus seriously despite gathering outside , because the organizers required everyone to wear masks and had them spaced out several feet apart .
The embattled Prime Minister was the primary target of the protests .
Not only is he implementing unpopular measures that Israelis fear could be permanent , but much of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a legitimate leader .
Netanyahu was scheduled to face trial for corruption charges on March 17th , but his hearing was postponed because of the pandemic .
Netanyahu failed to win reelection in the Israeli elections after his third try , on March 2 , but has continued to rule the country using emergency powers .
Critics of the Prime Minister have suggested that he is using the pandemic as an excuse to stay in office and extend the power of the central government .
In an interview with The Daily Beast last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Prime Minister was “ using the crisis to postpone his own trial.
” “ The prime minister and the Knesset speaker are using the health crisis to evade the outcome of the election and remain in power despite the fact that a majority voted to remove them from power .
These are pretty serious challenges to basic democratic order .
It feels like the combination of a global health crisis , and the negative electoral results , from Netanyahu ’ s point of view , not to mention his upcoming trial , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lose all inhibitions about undermining the democratic process , ” Goremberg said .
In response to the draconian measures , which includes invasive cellphone tracking , thousands of citizens have taken to the streets in protest .
The demonstration looked even bigger than it actually was because of the distancing measures , since people were spread apart and taking up a larger area in the street .
Tamir Hefetz , one of the protest organizers , feels that he has no choice but to protest the current administration and its recent actions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ when they [ the government ] started passing anti-democratic bills .
I woke up and realized there is no alternative , tomorrow will be too late , ” Hefetz told Haaretz .
Many of the protesters were also calling for unity and peace between Israelis and Arabs .
Ayman Odeh an Israeli Arab lawyer and politician , and Chairman of The Joint List said , “ Given our shared fate , we are fighting the cruel coronavirus epidemic – Arab and Jewish doctors , caretakers and pharmacists .
We will continue fighting and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fate is meant to continue through all the issues that are dear to us : Peace , democracy , equality and social justice.
” “ It ’ s not easy for me to stand among some of the speakers here tonight , but we need to see the main point – only through a joint Jewish-Arab struggle can we succeed .
This crisis presents a huge opportunity for a wide Jewish-Arab front for peace and democracy , ” he added .
Former Defense Minister and Telem Chairman Moshe Ya ’ alon agreed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are devoted medical teams in hospitals and clinics , social workers and yes , among them many Arabs , who are saving us despite our failed leadership.
” Interior Minister Gilad Erdan reportedly called for increased police enforcement to limit the protests , but the move was rejected by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who feared that a further crackdown could backfire and make the administration look even worse .
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By John Vibes
Over the weekend more than 2,000 Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square to protest surveillance measures that the government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has implemented in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The demonstrators seemed to take the threat of the virus seriously despite gathering outside, because the organizers required everyone to wear masks and had them spaced out several feet apart.
The embattled Prime Minister was the primary target of the protests. Not only is he implementing unpopular measures that Israelis fear could be permanent, but much of the country does not recognize him as a legitimate leader. Netanyahu was scheduled to face trial for corruption charges on March 17th, but his hearing was postponed because of the pandemic.
Netanyahu failed to win reelection in the Israeli elections after his third try, on March 2, but has continued to rule the country using emergency powers. Critics of the Prime Minister have suggested that he is using the pandemic as an excuse to stay in office and extend the power of the central government.
In an interview with The Daily Beast last month, historian Gershom Goremberg said that the Prime Minister was “using the crisis to postpone his own trial.”
“The prime minister and the Knesset speaker are using the health crisis to evade the outcome of the election and remain in power despite the fact that a majority voted to remove them from power. These are pretty serious challenges to basic democratic order. It feels like the combination of a global health crisis, and the negative electoral results, from Netanyahu’s point of view, not to mention his upcoming trial, have pushed Netanyahu and his cronies to lose all inhibitions about undermining the democratic process,” Goremberg said.
In response to the draconian measures, which includes invasive cellphone tracking, thousands of citizens have taken to the streets in protest. The demonstration looked even bigger than it actually was because of the distancing measures, since people were spread apart and taking up a larger area in the street.
Tamir Hefetz, one of the protest organizers, feels that he has no choice but to protest the current administration and its recent actions.
“It started with the coronavirus, when they [the government] started passing anti-democratic bills. I woke up and realized there is no alternative, tomorrow will be too late,” Hefetz told Haaretz.
Many of the protesters were also calling for unity and peace between Israelis and Arabs.
Ayman Odeh an Israeli Arab lawyer and politician, and Chairman of The Joint List said, “Given our shared fate, we are fighting the cruel coronavirus epidemic – Arab and Jewish doctors, caretakers and pharmacists. We will continue fighting and we will beat it. This shared fate is meant to continue through all the issues that are dear to us: Peace, democracy, equality and social justice.”
“It’s not easy for me to stand among some of the speakers here tonight, but we need to see the main point – only through a joint Jewish-Arab struggle can we succeed. This crisis presents a huge opportunity for a wide Jewish-Arab front for peace and democracy,” he added.
Former Defense Minister and Telem Chairman Moshe Ya’alon agreed, adding that “Fighting on the field are devoted medical teams in hospitals and clinics, social workers and yes, among them many Arabs, who are saving us despite our failed leadership.”
Interior Minister Gilad Erdan reportedly called for increased police enforcement to limit the protests, but the move was rejected by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who feared that a further crackdown could backfire and make the administration look even worse.
By John Vibes | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com
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activistpost--2020-04-22--Another Million Homeowners Just Applied For COVID-19 Forbearance In The Past Week

Last week we reported that the number of Americans applying for the government ’ s mortgage forbearance program had spiked to 3.74 % , up from 2.73 % the week before .
One week later , total home loans in pandemic-induced forbearance stand at 5.95 % , an increase of 60 % on the week as roughly a million more homeowners applied for help – bringing the total number of distressed borrowers under the program to roughly 3 million , according to the new Forbearance and Call Volume Survey published by the Mortgage Bankers Association .
Of those , Ginnie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 5.89 % to 8.26 % , while the share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans grew from 2.44 % to 4.64 % .
For reference , total loans in forbearance were just 0.25 % the first week in March , according to HousingWire .
In terms of servicing portfolio volume , independent mortgage bank servicers reached 5.69 % as of April 12 , compared to 4.17 % one week earlier , an increase of 36 % .
Depository servicers ended the week with 6.57 % of forbearance shares , up from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase of 80 % .
In terms of call volume , the MBA survey found the percentage of servicing portfolio volume calls dropped from 14.4 % to 8.8 % while hold times decreased from 10.3 minutes to 4.9 minutes and abandonment rates declined from 17.0 % to 9.7 % .
The average call length inched up slightly from 7.5 minutes to 7.6 minutes .
–HousingWire “ With over 22 million Americans filing for unemployment over the past month , homeowners are contacting their mortgage servicers seeking relief , leading to a sharp increase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across all loan types , ” said MBA ’ s senior VP and chief economist , Mike Fratantoni .
“ Mortgage servicers continue to receive a very high level of forbearance requests , but volumes were down somewhat compared to the prior week.
” See : 177 Different Ways to Generate Extra Income The spike in distressed homeowners comes as existing home sales tumbled at the fastest rate in over four years .
With no end in sight to the COVID-19 pandemic and the unprecedented economic fallout which has followed , Fratantoni thinks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again as we approach May payment due dates.
” He also advocated for a federal liquidity vehicle which would assist servicers dealing with the surge in forbearances .
“ Mortgage servicers are performing an essential function of the housing finance system by continuing to advance funds to investors at a time when roughly 3 million homeowners are now in forbearance , ” he said .
“ To ensure market stability during these challenging times for consumers and the entire industry , servicers need access to interim financing so that they can continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ findings from the BA ’ s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey ( via MBA ) : • Forbearance requests as a percent of servicing portfolio volume ( # ) dropped relative to the prior week : from 2.43 % to 1.79 % .
• Weekly servicer call center volume : • As a percent of servicing portfolio volume ( # ) , calls dropped from 14.4 % to 8.8 % .
• Loans in forbearance as a share of servicing portfolio volume ( # ) as of April 12 , 2020 : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peace , and freedom news .
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By Tyler Durden
Last week we reported that the number of Americans applying for the government’s mortgage forbearance program had spiked to 3.74%, up from 2.73% the week before.
One week later, total home loans in pandemic-induced forbearance stand at 5.95%, an increase of 60% on the week as roughly a million more homeowners applied for help – bringing the total number of distressed borrowers under the program to roughly 3 million, according to the new Forbearance and Call Volume Survey published by the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Of those, Ginnie Mae loans grew the most week-over-week, from 5.89% to 8.26%, while the share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans grew from 2.44% to 4.64%.
For reference, total loans in forbearance were just 0.25% the first week in March, according to HousingWire.
In terms of servicing portfolio volume, independent mortgage bank servicers reached 5.69% as of April 12, compared to 4.17% one week earlier, an increase of 36%. Depository servicers ended the week with 6.57% of forbearance shares, up from 3.63% one week earlier, an increase of 80%. In terms of call volume, the MBA survey found the percentage of servicing portfolio volume calls dropped from 14.4% to 8.8% while hold times decreased from 10.3 minutes to 4.9 minutes and abandonment rates declined from 17.0% to 9.7%. The average call length inched up slightly from 7.5 minutes to 7.6 minutes. –HousingWire
“With over 22 million Americans filing for unemployment over the past month, homeowners are contacting their mortgage servicers seeking relief, leading to a sharp increase in the share of loans in forbearance across all loan types,” said MBA’s senior VP and chief economist, Mike Fratantoni. “Mortgage servicers continue to receive a very high level of forbearance requests, but volumes were down somewhat compared to the prior week.”
The spike in distressed homeowners comes as existing home sales tumbled at the fastest rate in over four years.
Sales of previously owned homes, which make up most of the U.S. housing market, dropped 8.5% last month from February, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday. The fall was deeper than expected ; economists polled by the Wall Street Journal expected a 7.5% decline. –Barrons
With no end in sight to the COVID-19 pandemic and the unprecedented economic fallout which has followed, Fratantoni thinks that forbearance requests “will likely rise again as we approach May payment due dates.”
He also advocated for a federal liquidity vehicle which would assist servicers dealing with the surge in forbearances.
“Mortgage servicers are performing an essential function of the housing finance system by continuing to advance funds to investors at a time when roughly 3 million homeowners are now in forbearance,” he said. “To ensure market stability during these challenging times for consumers and the entire industry, servicers need access to interim financing so that they can continue to play this critical role.”
Other key findings from the BA’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey (via MBA):
Forbearance requests as a percent of servicing portfolio volume (#) dropped relative to the prior week: from 2.43% to 1.79%.
Weekly servicer call center volume: As a percent of servicing portfolio volume (#), calls dropped from 14.4% to 8.8%. Hold times decreased from 10.3 minutes to 4.9 minutes. Abandonment rates declined from 17.0% to 9.7%. Average call length rose from 7.5 minutes to 7.6 minutes.
Loans in forbearance as a share of servicing portfolio volume (#) as of April 12, 2020: Total: 5.95% (previous week: 3.74%) IMBs: 5.69% (previous week: 4.17%) Banks: 6.57% (previous week: 3.63%)
Source: ZeroHedge
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activistpost--2020-04-21--Stop FCC from Allowing 5G Radiation Emitting Antennas On Homes — Petition from Children’s Health Def

Stop FCC from Allowing 5G Radiation Emitting Antennas On Homes — Petition from Children’s Health Defense

The Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) is supposed to protect the American public by regulating the telecom industry .
If only .
They were a “ Captured Agency ” before Trump was elected and they have become much worse since then ( see 1 .
2 .
3 .
4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 .
10 .
11 ) .
They ’ re even using the pandemic as an excuse to speed up 5G deployment ( see 1 , 2 .
3 , 4 , 5 ) despite opposition from the Department of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lawsuits have been filed against them for NOT protecting Americans from unsafe levels of radiation ( see 1 , 2 ) and also 5G ( see 1 .
2 , 3 ) .
Their insane “ Race for 5G ” even allows for the launching of tens of thousands of satellites with millions of antennas to blast it at us from space ( see 1 .
2 ) .
They also want homeowners to be able to get paid for installing 5G satellite antennas on their roof tops .
Not good !
Since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and animals getting sick after 5G was turned on ( see 1 .
2 , 3 , 4 ) .
Thanks to Children ’ s Health Defense for starting a petition to try and stop some of their craziness : The FCC is about to expand its “ Over the Air Reception Devices ” ( OTARD ) rule to allow wireless companies to install 5G and other cell towers and transmitting devices on homes .
The wireless companies will be allowed to enter into a contract with your neighbor to install a cell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need for a permit , without asking for neighbors ’ input or permission and without any considerations to a neighbor ’ s disability , property values or other needs .
To stop the FCC ’ s OTARD rule change and make it clear that we do not consent to this rule Children ’ s Health Defense submitted an “ Ex-Parte ” objection to the FCC on April 16 , 2020 .
Take Action !
Join CHD ’ s action by simply adding your name .
( HERE ) 5G opposition continues to increase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( see 1 , 2 , 3 .
4 .
5 ) , cybersecurity ( see 1 , 2 ) , environmental health ( see 1 , 2 .
3 .
4 ) , privacy ( see 1 .
2 ) , and more .
Many cities and countries have taken action including banning it , issuing moratoriums , and passing ordinances ( see 1 , 2 ) .
Activist Post reports regularly about 5G and other unsafe technology .
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By B.N. Frank
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is supposed to protect the American public by regulating the telecom industry. If only. They were a “Captured Agency” before Trump was elected and they have become much worse since then (see 1. 2. 3. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. 10. 11). They’re even using the pandemic as an excuse to speed up 5G deployment (see 1, 2. 3, 4, 5) despite opposition from the Department of Defense and other highly respected sources. Lawsuits have been filed against them for NOT protecting Americans from unsafe levels of radiation (see 1, 2) and also 5G (see 1. 2, 3).
Their insane “Race for 5G” even allows for the launching of tens of thousands of satellites with millions of antennas to blast it at us from space (see 1. 2). They also want homeowners to be able to get paid for installing 5G satellite antennas on their roof tops. Not good! Since 2018 there have been reports of people and animals getting sick after 5G was turned on (see 1. 2, 3, 4).
Thanks to Children’s Health Defense for starting a petition to try and stop some of their craziness:
The FCC is about to expand its “Over the Air Reception Devices” (OTARD) rule to allow wireless companies to install 5G and other cell towers and transmitting devices on homes. The wireless companies will be allowed to enter into a contract with your neighbor to install a cell tower on their home, without the need for a permit, without asking for neighbors’ input or permission and without any considerations to a neighbor’s disability, property values or other needs. To stop the FCC’s OTARD rule change and make it clear that we do not consent to this rule Children’s Health Defense submitted an “Ex-Parte” objection to the FCC on April 16, 2020. Take Action! Join CHD’s action by simply adding your name. (HERE)
5G opposition continues to increase worldwide because of risks to biological health (see 1, 2, 3. 4. 5), cybersecurity (see 1, 2), environmental health (see 1, 2. 3. 4), privacy (see 1. 2), and more. Many cities and countries have taken action including banning it, issuing moratoriums, and passing ordinances (see 1, 2).

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activistpost--2020-04-21--ANOTHER Petition to Stop 5G in the U.S. — The Dept of Defense Doesn’t Even Want It!

5G opposition continues to increase in the U.S. and worldwide because of risks to biological health ( see 1 , 2 , 3 .
4 .
5 ) , cybersecurity ( see 1 , 2 ) , environmental health ( see 1 , 2 .
3 .
4 ) , privacy ( see 1 .
2 ) , and more .
Even the Department of Defense doesn ’ t want it , but that hasn ’ t stopped the Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) from speeding up deployment during the COVID-19 Pandemic ( see 1 , 2 .
3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commissioners are merciless !
Since 2018 there have been reports of people and animals getting sick after 5G was turned on ( see 1 .
2 , 3 , 4 ) !
Many cities and countries have already taken action against 5G including banning it , issuing moratoriums , and passing ordinances ( see 1 , 2 .
3 ) .
A new petition was introduced last week to try to end this American nightmare once and for all .
From We The People : Stop the Deployment of 5G in Our Country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5G throughout our country in 2020 .
The warnings and hazards for human health and environmental consequences of this technology have been largely ignored by the Federal Government .
The health of the people and the environment far exceeds the financial gain , as well as the “ faster internet ” touted as necessary by the telecommunication companies .
Donald Trump has signed a policy that protects these telecommunication companies and ensures the rapid forward movement of 5G installment .
Despite many concerns raised by scientists , doctors , and health care practitioners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dangerous levels of radiation emitted by this technology , this issue has been ignored .
We the People do NOT consent to 5G in our communities .
The Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) is supposed to protect the American public by regulating the telecom industry .
They were a “ Captured Agency ” before Trump was elected and they have become much worse since then ( see 1 .
2 .
3 .
4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 .
10 .
11 ) .
Lawsuits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protecting Americans from unsafe levels of radiation ( see 1 , 2 ) and also 5G ( see 1 .
2 , 3 ) .
So much for “ Draining the Swamp.
” Their relentless “ Race to 5G ” even allows for the launching of tens of thousands of satellites with millions of antennas to blast it at us from space ( see 1 .
2 ) .
AND they want homeowners to be able to get paid for installing 5G satellite antennas on their roof tops !
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By B.N. Frank
5G opposition continues to increase in the U.S. and worldwide because of risks to biological health (see 1, 2, 3. 4. 5), cybersecurity (see 1, 2), environmental health (see 1, 2. 3. 4), privacy (see 1. 2), and more. Even the Department of Defense doesn’t want it, but that hasn’t stopped the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from speeding up deployment during the COVID-19 Pandemic (see 1, 2. 3, 4, 5). These commissioners are merciless! Since 2018 there have been reports of people and animals getting sick after 5G was turned on (see 1. 2, 3, 4)!
Many cities and countries have already taken action against 5G including banning it, issuing moratoriums, and passing ordinances (see 1, 2. 3). A new petition was introduced last week to try to end this American nightmare once and for all.
From We The People:
Stop the Deployment of 5G in Our Country There has been a rapid deployment of 5G throughout our country in 2020. The warnings and hazards for human health and environmental consequences of this technology have been largely ignored by the Federal Government. The health of the people and the environment far exceeds the financial gain, as well as the “faster internet” touted as necessary by the telecommunication companies. Donald Trump has signed a policy that protects these telecommunication companies and ensures the rapid forward movement of 5G installment. Despite many concerns raised by scientists, doctors, and health care practitioners as well as countless American citizens about the dangerous levels of radiation emitted by this technology, this issue has been ignored. We the People do NOT consent to 5G in our communities.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is supposed to protect the American public by regulating the telecom industry. They were a “Captured Agency” before Trump was elected and they have become much worse since then (see 1. 2. 3. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. 10. 11). Lawsuits have been filed against them for NOT protecting Americans from unsafe levels of radiation (see 1, 2) and also 5G (see 1. 2, 3). So much for “Draining the Swamp.”
Their relentless “Race to 5G” even allows for the launching of tens of thousands of satellites with millions of antennas to blast it at us from space (see 1. 2). AND they want homeowners to be able to get paid for installing 5G satellite antennas on their roof tops!
“Making America Great Again” doesn’t include 5G. What the hell, Trump?

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activistpost--2020-04-22--Yes, I Still Oppose The Lockdown — Principles and Fear in the Age of COVID-19

On March 24 , I wrote one of my most controversial articles , “ Two Hundred And Thirty Years Of Rights And Liberties Shredded : Why I Oppose The Lockdown.
” Of course , nothing said in the article should ever be considered controversial .
I merely stated my opposition to the “ lockdowns ” taking place all across the country , the violations of the 1st and 4th Amendments , and the deliberate crashing of the economy .
In a well-educated rational society , such a statement would raise no eyebrows and even agreement would be expressed in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” manner .
But a well-educated rational society we do not have .
In its place , is a society of emotion and fear and that is perhaps the most dangerous kind .
In response to my article , I was treated to the typical responses that one might expect in the latter type of society .
I saw criticism that I was putting money over people , claims that I was ignoring the severity of the virus , and insinuations that I was selfishly holding on to “ rights ” that apparently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prosperity , and good health .
Further absurd accusations came that anyone who opposed the “ lockdown ” is a right wing extremist or even a neo-Nazi .
On numerous instances , I was arrogantly challenged by another writer to “ give it a week ” and see if my position is still the same .
Presumably , the virus outbreak would have worsened by then and I would be so horrified by the death and horror around me , I would retract my previous position about rights being sacred and come to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I would acknowledge that 2 + 2 = 5 and join the masses calling for lockdowns and shutdowns and whatever else “ authorities ” have in store for us .
Well , it ’ s been nearly a moth and my position is the same .
It will be the same in another week and in another .
What my critics , of course , fail to understand is that , if one has rights , those rights do not take a back seat to their fear of getting sick , being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or of dying by any means .
Ever .
If my critics were right and the numbers of dead and infected people began skyrocketing in the days and months ahead , my position would not change .
I do not apologize for this .
I also shouldn ’ t have to explain it .
It is likely that many of the people who wrote to me to tell me how wrong I was and who incorrectly perceived that I would be as susceptible to fear as they , will recognize how unfortunately wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is worth pointing out the absurdity of the fear in real-time when one observes the statistics related to Coronavirus and/or COVID-19 .
First , it should be made clear that I am not denying the existence of the virus .
It is not a made-up illness .
People are contracting it and people are dying of it .
Those numbers , however , in no way justify the massive panic that is sweeping the entire world and never would they justify the trampling of basic American rights .
But back to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask ourselves just what we are so afraid of ?
For anyone listening to the mainstream media , you would be led to believe that COVID-19 is affecting everyone of all ages with a 100 % kill rate and that thousands have died of the virus in every city in the country .
You might be shocked to see the numbers of deaths vs the numbers of the population of the country , state , and city .
You might be shocked to see the number of full recoveries .
In Italy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hardest hit areas of the world , it has been admitted that the deaths attributed to COVID-19 were almost all elderly people with underlying health conditions .
This is not meant to sound harsh to those with underlying conditions or the elderly , but many people in this condition were not only more susceptible to this virus but to many other viruses as well .
However , while mainstream media outlets shout down anyone who questions the numbers as “ conspiracy theorists ” or of hatred of the elderly , it is hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is precisely these same outlets and their host nations that make the elderly choose between electricity , food , and medicine .
It might be worth asking the thousands of British elderly who freeze to death every year because of the British government ’ s policies if the UK government cares about the elderly .
It might be wise to ask elderly Americans who routinely skip medications because purchasing them would see them skip groceries or rent if the US government cares about its senior citizens .
If hospitals cared about the elderly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issuing immediate “ Do Not Resuscitate ” orders for anyone coming in to the facility with COVID-19 ?
For that matter , if they cared about the elderly , why are they imposing DNR orders for all people with cardiac emergencies , particularly the elderly ?
If the elderly are going to be left to die anyway , why restrict rights at all ?
Why panic at all ?
The elderly and disabled are being sacrificed on the altar of panic and fear and , ironically , under the guise of protecting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all around the country , in the midst of an alleged pandemic , hospitals are putting doctors and nurses on furlough as they shutter their doors in preparation for the supposed surge of COVID-19 patients that might come someday maybe .
No elective surgeries .
No cancer tests .
In some cases , no emergency room even if you are having a heart attack or were in a car accident .
No one is asking how many people will die of preventable diseases because their tests were put off months later , allowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stage .
Likewise , no one seems to be asking , except for a few notable exceptions , how many people will die as a result of the economic crash , not only from suicide and lack of access to healthcare ( remember , the newly unemployed are newly uninsured ) but also from lack of nutrition and lower living standards that will inevitably occur as a result .
I fully expect this article to meet the same response of my previous article .
I fully expect to hear “ just wait until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ preferred doomsday scenario into the lines that follow .
Even if America were to reverse course , I expect to hear a number of people who have not recovered from their mass trauma reminding me that this virus will be back in the fall .
The virus will be back next year .
The virus will mutate .
The virus .
The virus .
The virus .
These same people will continue to support lockdowns , the crushing of the American economy , jail for walking your dog , and the coming vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on their neighbors for walking in the park .
They will continue to rush forward in whatever direction their television sets tell them to go , even if it is in the opposite direction than what they were told yesterday .
It is the curse of anyone who lives in fear and makes decisions based solely upon emotion , to live in a rudderless fashion , changing their positions from day to day and never noticing .
Allowing principles to be your guide not only keeps a person centered , it acknowledges that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important than the assuaging of temporary emotions or fear .
As Benjamin Franklin said , “ Those who will give up liberty for security will lose both and deserve neither.
” He was right .
So talk to me in ten days .
Talk to me in ten months .
Talk to me in ten years .
I will still oppose the lockdown .
Brandon Turbeville writes for Activist Post – article archive here – He is the author of seven books , Codex Alimentarius — The End of Health Freedom , 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dispatches From a Dissident , volume 1 and volume 2 , The Road to Damascus : The Anglo-American Assault on Syria , The Difference it Makes : 36 Reasons Why Hillary Clinton Should Never Be President , and Resisting The Empire : The Plan To Destroy Syria And How The Future Of The World Depends On The Outcome .
Turbeville has published over 1500 articles on a wide variety of subjects including health , economics , government corruption , civil liberties and , most notably , geopolitics and the Syrian crisis .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poetry , Dance , Amputee .
Brandon Turbeville ’ s radio show Truth on The Tracks can be found at UCYTV .
His website is BrandonTurbeville.com .
He is available for radio and TV interviews .
Please contact activistpost ( at ) gmail.com .
He is from Columbia , SC .
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Op-Ed by Brandon Turbeville
On March 24, I wrote one of my most controversial articles, “Two Hundred And Thirty Years Of Rights And Liberties Shredded: Why I Oppose The Lockdown.”
Of course, nothing said in the article should ever be considered controversial. I merely stated my opposition to the “lockdowns” taking place all across the country, the violations of the 1st and 4th Amendments, and the deliberate crashing of the economy. In a well-educated rational society, such a statement would raise no eyebrows and even agreement would be expressed in the generic, “yes, of course” manner. But a well-educated rational society we do not have. In its place, is a society of emotion and fear and that is perhaps the most dangerous kind.
In response to my article, I was treated to the typical responses that one might expect in the latter type of society. I saw criticism that I was putting money over people, claims that I was ignoring the severity of the virus, and insinuations that I was selfishly holding on to “rights” that apparently only exist in times of peace, prosperity, and good health. Further absurd accusations came that anyone who opposed the “lockdown” is a right wing extremist or even a neo-Nazi.
On numerous instances, I was arrogantly challenged by another writer to “give it a week” and see if my position is still the same. Presumably, the virus outbreak would have worsened by then and I would be so horrified by the death and horror around me, I would retract my previous position about rights being sacred and come to love Big Brother. In a week, I would acknowledge that 2 + 2 = 5 and join the masses calling for lockdowns and shutdowns and whatever else “authorities” have in store for us.
Well, it’s been nearly a moth and my position is the same. It will be the same in another week and in another. What my critics, of course, fail to understand is that, if one has rights, those rights do not take a back seat to their fear of getting sick, being a victim of a terror attack, or of dying by any means. Ever.
If my critics were right and the numbers of dead and infected people began skyrocketing in the days and months ahead, my position would not change. I do not apologize for this. I also shouldn’t have to explain it.
It is likely that many of the people who wrote to me to tell me how wrong I was and who incorrectly perceived that I would be as susceptible to fear as they, will recognize how unfortunately wrong they were when it counted.
But it is worth pointing out the absurdity of the fear in real-time when one observes the statistics related to Coronavirus and/or COVID-19.
First, it should be made clear that I am not denying the existence of the virus. It is not a made-up illness. People are contracting it and people are dying of it. Those numbers, however, in no way justify the massive panic that is sweeping the entire world and never would they justify the trampling of basic American rights.
But back to the reason for panic – we have to ask ourselves just what we are so afraid of? For anyone listening to the mainstream media, you would be led to believe that COVID-19 is affecting everyone of all ages with a 100% kill rate and that thousands have died of the virus in every city in the country. You might be shocked to see the numbers of deaths vs the numbers of the population of the country, state, and city. You might be shocked to see the number of full recoveries.
In Italy, one of the most publicized and allegedly hardest hit areas of the world, it has been admitted that the deaths attributed to COVID-19 were almost all elderly people with underlying health conditions. This is not meant to sound harsh to those with underlying conditions or the elderly, but many people in this condition were not only more susceptible to this virus but to many other viruses as well.
However, while mainstream media outlets shout down anyone who questions the numbers as “conspiracy theorists” or of hatred of the elderly, it is hard to take the insults seriously since it is precisely these same outlets and their host nations that make the elderly choose between electricity, food, and medicine. It might be worth asking the thousands of British elderly who freeze to death every year because of the British government’s policies if the UK government cares about the elderly. It might be wise to ask elderly Americans who routinely skip medications because purchasing them would see them skip groceries or rent if the US government cares about its senior citizens. If hospitals cared about the elderly, why are so many of them issuing immediate “Do Not Resuscitate” orders for anyone coming in to the facility with COVID-19? For that matter, if they cared about the elderly, why are they imposing DNR orders for all people with cardiac emergencies, particularly the elderly? If the elderly are going to be left to die anyway, why restrict rights at all? Why panic at all? The elderly and disabled are being sacrificed on the altar of panic and fear and, ironically, under the guise of protecting the sick and the disabled.
Indeed, all around the country, in the midst of an alleged pandemic, hospitals are putting doctors and nurses on furlough as they shutter their doors in preparation for the supposed surge of COVID-19 patients that might come someday maybe. No elective surgeries. No cancer tests. In some cases, no emergency room even if you are having a heart attack or were in a car accident. No one is asking how many people will die of preventable diseases because their tests were put off months later, allowing the disease to progress to an untreatable stage.
Likewise, no one seems to be asking, except for a few notable exceptions, how many people will die as a result of the economic crash, not only from suicide and lack of access to healthcare (remember, the newly unemployed are newly uninsured) but also from lack of nutrition and lower living standards that will inevitably occur as a result.
I fully expect this article to meet the same response of my previous article. I fully expect to hear “just wait until . . .” and insert your preferred doomsday scenario into the lines that follow. Even if America were to reverse course, I expect to hear a number of people who have not recovered from their mass trauma reminding me that this virus will be back in the fall. The virus will be back next year. The virus will mutate. The virus. The virus. The virus.
These same people will continue to support lockdowns, the crushing of the American economy, jail for walking your dog, and the coming vaccine mandates. They will continue to snitch on their neighbors for walking in the park. They will continue to rush forward in whatever direction their television sets tell them to go, even if it is in the opposite direction than what they were told yesterday. It is the curse of anyone who lives in fear and makes decisions based solely upon emotion, to live in a rudderless fashion, changing their positions from day to day and never noticing.
Allowing principles to be your guide not only keeps a person centered, it acknowledges that there are some things that are more important than the assuaging of temporary emotions or fear. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Those who will give up liberty for security will lose both and deserve neither.” He was right.
So talk to me in ten days. Talk to me in ten months. Talk to me in ten years. I will still oppose the lockdown.
Brandon Turbeville writes for Activist Post – article archive here – He is the author of seven books, Codex Alimentarius — The End of Health Freedom, 7 Real Conspiracies, Five Sense Solutions and Dispatches From a Dissident, volume 1 and volume 2, The Road to Damascus: The Anglo-American Assault on Syria, The Difference it Makes: 36 Reasons Why Hillary Clinton Should Never Be President, and Resisting The Empire: The Plan To Destroy Syria And How The Future Of The World Depends On The Outcome. Turbeville has published over 1500 articles on a wide variety of subjects including health, economics, government corruption, civil liberties and, most notably, geopolitics and the Syrian crisis. His most recent release is a book of poetry, Dance, Amputee. Brandon Turbeville’s radio show Truth on The Tracks can be found at UCYTV. His website is BrandonTurbeville.com. He is available for radio and TV interviews. Please contact activistpost (at) gmail.com. He is from Columbia, SC.
This article may be freely shared in part or in full with author attribution and source link.
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activistpost--2020-04-22--Food Shortage Fears Well-Founded? Tyson Closes Nation’s Largest Pork Plant Over COVID Concerns

Food security remains a significant problem during coronavirus lockdowns .
The next big issue unfolding is the shuttering of the nation ’ s food plants could drive food inflation sky high .
On Wednesday , Tyson Fresh Meats , the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods , released a statement that said its plant in Waterloo , Iowa , will suspend operations until further notice .
The company said the Waterloo location is its largest pork plant , has been running at reduced output “ due to worker absenteeism.
” Tyson is planning to test all 2,800 workers for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Protecting our team members is our top priority and the reason we ’ ve implemented numerous safety measures during this challenging and unprecedented time , ” said Steve Stouffer , group president of Tyson Fresh Meats .
Stouffer warned that the closure of the pork plant could ripple through the production chain and cause significant disruptions to the “ nation ’ s pork supply : ” The company said workers would be “ compensated while the plant is closed.
” There was no firm timeline on when the plant would reopen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including the “ outcome of team member testing for COVID-19.
” We noted over the weekend that meat prices across the country are surging as food processing plants are closing because of the virus .
The latest plant closure was China-owned Smithfield Food ’ s factory in Sioux Falls , South Dakota , the largest pork processing plant in the US , due to a coronavirus outbreak , could leave Americans without pork products .
Also , health officials in Illinois closed Hormel ’ s Rochelle Foods plant last Friday , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spam products .
And it appears food inflation could be imminent as coronavirus is leading to the shutdown of food manufacturing plants across the country .
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By Tyler Durden
Food security remains a significant problem during coronavirus lockdowns. The next big issue unfolding is the shuttering of the nation’s food plants could drive food inflation sky high.
On Wednesday, Tyson Fresh Meats, the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, released a statement that said its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, will suspend operations until further notice.
The company said the Waterloo location is its largest pork plant, has been running at reduced output “due to worker absenteeism.”
Tyson is planning to test all 2,800 workers for COVID-19 at the facility later this week.
“Protecting our team members is our top priority and the reason we’ve implemented numerous safety measures during this challenging and unprecedented time,” said Steve Stouffer, group president of Tyson Fresh Meats.
Despite our continued efforts to keep our people safe while fulfilling our critical role of feeding American families, the combination of worker absenteeism, COVID-19 cases and community concerns has resulted in our decision to stop production.
Stouffer warned that the closure of the pork plant could ripple through the production chain and cause significant disruptions to the “nation’s pork supply:”
“The closure has significant ramifications beyond our company, since the plant is part of a larger supply chain that includes hundreds of independent farmers, truckers, distributors and customers, including grocers,” Stouffer said. “It means the loss of a vital market outlet for farmers and further contributes to the disruption of the nation’s pork supply.”
The company said workers would be “compensated while the plant is closed.” There was no firm timeline on when the plant would reopen. However, there were several factors, including the “outcome of team member testing for COVID-19.”
We noted over the weekend that meat prices across the country are surging as food processing plants are closing because of the virus.
The latest plant closure was China-owned Smithfield Food’s factory in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the largest pork processing plant in the US, due to a coronavirus outbreak, could leave Americans without pork products.
Also, health officials in Illinois closed Hormel’s Rochelle Foods plant last Friday, a move that could trigger a shortage of Spam products.
And it appears food inflation could be imminent as coronavirus is leading to the shutdown of food manufacturing plants across the country.
Source: ZeroHedge
Image: Pixabay
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