westernjournal--2020-04-21--Thanks to Big Labor and California’s Dem Gov, Hiring Medical Help Is Ridiculously Difficult

A controversial California labor law that limits companies from hiring contract or gig workers is leading to a shortage in health care workers in the state , and is making the task of hiring people unnecessarily burdensome .
Of course , few people would expect more from a state with leadership that prioritizes regulations and virtue-signaling above all else .
Democrats in California continue to praise the implementation of Assembly Bill 5 , a union-backed and union-written law that forces companies in a number of different industries to classify some workers as employees and not contractors .
The law gives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to full-time employees .
Democratic Gov .
Gavin Newsom proudly signed the bill into law in September with the full support of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations , which authored it .
TRENDING : Every American Needs To See Trump 's 'Nancy Antoinette ' Pelosi Ad - She Could n't Care Less About Us While the law was aimed at classifying contractors for companies such as Uber and Lyft as employees , it has created a ripple effect that is now leaving medical facilities and other frontline response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported that the law , AB5 , is crippling the state ’ s ability to respond to the threat posed by the coronavirus , especially in rural areas .
“ Many hospitals , particularly in rural communities , rely on independent contractors to provide health services , as they lack the resources to support full-time employees .
And as thousands of Californians face unemployment due to the pandemic , AB5 makes it nearly impossible for workers to take on temporary jobs from home , ” the Free Beacon reported .
As the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ California and across the country , there is a demand for people who are either unemployed or underemployed to earn money .
Sadly , many are reported to be having a difficult time getting around the state ’ s red tape in order to find work .
Due to hiring restrictions as a result of AB5 , many Californians are doing without in the name of regulation .
Business owners , state lawmakers and more than 150 economists have asked Newsom to temporarily suspend the law , while others are asking him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times outlined issues with the law in February , before the state was inundated with cases of COVID-19 and their impact on employment and jobs in the face of a statewide shutdown .
“ A sizable amount of the debate over AB 5 has focused on whether the law is protecting worker rights or limiting their freedom , ” the Times reported .
But Newsom has made it clear he is standing by big labor .
RELATED : Days After Telling Illegals He 's on Their Side , LA Mayor Urges People To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported that Newsom defended AB5 during a Wednesday media briefing .
“ The state of California prides itself on being a national leader as it relates to protecting our workers from misclassification , ” he said , adding that California is “ advancing the cause in righting those wrongs and continuing to transition in the implementation of AB5.
” The AFL-CIO ’ s Northern California-based North Bay Labor Council praised AB5 last year for making it “ harder for companies to claim that workers are independent contractors , saying workers are employees if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do work central to the company ’ s business , and if the workers do not have independent enterprises doing that work.
” Newsom praised the law as a means to protect the middle class upon signing it last year , according to the San Francisco Chronicle .
“ The hollowing out of our middle-class has been 40 years in the making , and the need to create lasting economic security for our workforce demands action , ” the governor said in a September statement .
Business Insider reported in December that AB5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of work ahead of Christmas .
“ California lawmakers meant for [ AB5 ] to help Uber and Lyft drivers get more pay and benefits for working long hours .
But instead , to save money , companies responded by slashing jobs for part-time and full-time freelance workers altogether — right before the holidays , ” the outlet reported .
Now , with Californians in dire straits during an emergent health and economic crisis , Newsom is placing his state ’ s need to virtue-signal and pander to big labor above the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The editorial board of The Orange County Register is asking state lawmakers to repeal the law , which it described as “ flawed and counterproductive.
” “ With the long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic likely to drag on for some time , laws like AB5 will only make California ’ s economic recovery much harder , while artificially restricting the nature of work for Californians , ” the newspaper ’ s editorial board wrote .
“ We continue to urge its repeal.
” But California lawmakers don ’ t care about effective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in passing laws that make them feel good about themselves — even as the state ’ s rural health care facilities and contract workers struggle to stay afloat .
While AB5 currently only applies to California , it could become a national issue in the coming months , as former Vice President Joe Biden , the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee , has given the legislation his full support .
Last month , Biden described AB5 as “ ground-breaking , ” according to the Free Beacon .
We are committed to truth and accuracy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our editorial standards .

A controversial California labor law that limits companies from hiring contract or gig workers is leading to a shortage in health care workers in the state, and is making the task of hiring people unnecessarily burdensome.
Of course, few people would expect more from a state with leadership that prioritizes regulations and virtue-signaling above all else.
Democrats in California continue to praise the implementation of Assembly Bill 5, a union-backed and union-written law that forces companies in a number of different industries to classify some workers as employees and not contractors.
The law gives contractors benefits and other perks generally assigned to full-time employees.
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom proudly signed the bill into law in September with the full support of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, which authored it.
While the law was aimed at classifying contractors for companies such as Uber and Lyft as employees, it has created a ripple effect that is now leaving medical facilities and other frontline response sectors understaffed.
The Washington Free Beacon reported that the law, AB5, is crippling the state’s ability to respond to the threat posed by the coronavirus, especially in rural areas.
“Many hospitals, particularly in rural communities, rely on independent contractors to provide health services, as they lack the resources to support full-time employees. And as thousands of Californians face unemployment due to the pandemic, AB5 makes it nearly impossible for workers to take on temporary jobs from home,” the Free Beacon reported.
As the coronavirus has shifted the dynamics of employment in California and across the country, there is a demand for people who are either unemployed or underemployed to earn money. Sadly, many are reported to be having a difficult time getting around the state’s red tape in order to find work.
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Due to hiring restrictions as a result of AB5, many Californians are doing without in the name of regulation.
Business owners, state lawmakers and more than 150 economists have asked Newsom to temporarily suspend the law, while others are asking him to outright repeal it.
The Los Angeles Times outlined issues with the law in February, before the state was inundated with cases of COVID-19 and their impact on employment and jobs in the face of a statewide shutdown.
“A sizable amount of the debate over AB 5 has focused on whether the law is protecting worker rights or limiting their freedom,” the Times reported.
But Newsom has made it clear he is standing by big labor.
The Free Beacon reported that Newsom defended AB5 during a Wednesday media briefing.
“The state of California prides itself on being a national leader as it relates to protecting our workers from misclassification,” he said, adding that California is “advancing the cause in righting those wrongs and continuing to transition in the implementation of AB5.”
The AFL-CIO’s Northern California-based North Bay Labor Council praised AB5 last year for making it “harder for companies to claim that workers are independent contractors, saying workers are employees if companies control their activities, if they do work central to the company’s business, and if the workers do not have independent enterprises doing that work.”
Newsom praised the law as a means to protect the middle class upon signing it last year, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
“The hollowing out of our middle-class has been 40 years in the making, and the need to create lasting economic security for our workforce demands action,” the governor said in a September statement.
Business Insider reported in December that AB5 had already begun putting happy contractors out of work ahead of Christmas.
“California lawmakers meant for [AB5] to help Uber and Lyft drivers get more pay and benefits for working long hours. But instead, to save money, companies responded by slashing jobs for part-time and full-time freelance workers altogether — right before the holidays,” the outlet reported.
Now, with Californians in dire straits during an emergent health and economic crisis, Newsom is placing his state’s need to virtue-signal and pander to big labor above the public’s health and economic needs.
The editorial board of The Orange County Register is asking state lawmakers to repeal the law, which it described as “flawed and counterproductive.”
“With the long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic likely to drag on for some time, laws like AB5 will only make California’s economic recovery much harder, while artificially restricting the nature of work for Californians,” the newspaper’s editorial board wrote. “We continue to urge its repeal.”
But California lawmakers don’t care about effective policy; they are far more interested in passing laws that make them feel good about themselves — even as the state’s rural health care facilities and contract workers struggle to stay afloat.
While AB5 currently only applies to California, it could become a national issue in the coming months, as former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, has given the legislation his full support.
Last month, Biden described AB5 as “ground-breaking,” according to the Free Beacon.
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westernjournal--2020-04-21--In COVID Crisis, Some Police Using Chinese-Made Drones To Peek into Americans’ Backyards — And Give

In COVID Crisis, Some Police Using Chinese-Made Drones To Peek into Americans’ Backyards — And Give Orders

In a bizarre Orwellian twist , many Americans went from planning spring outings in March to having their government spy on them with Chinese drones in order to keep them away from one another by mid-April .
Life comes at you fast .
Police in Elizabeth , New Jersey , are now using donated Chinese drones that they say will all to help them enforce social distancing guiltiness .
Public officials say the drones are not taking photos or videos , but will be present in the community to “ save lives ” by warning people to not congregate in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter Monday by conservative commentator Matt Walsh showed how the machines make it easier for police to see into certain areas , including backyards , to monitor residents ’ behavior .
TRENDING : Every American Needs To See Trump 's 'Nancy Antoinette ' Pelosi Ad - She Could n't Care Less About Us The report is a reminder of just how out of hand some of these social distancing guidelines have become .
The country has gone from voting in the Super Tuesday primaries in March to educating one another about social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to mechanized police units barking orders onto private property — all in less than two months .
The Elizabeth Police Department proudly demonstrated the drones in Facebook videos when they were first obtained earlier this month .
While the department says it has been using drones since 2018 , it boasted that the newer models , DJI Mavic 2 UAVs , are equipped with loudspeakers , which will be used to hector people into behaving .
“ These drones will be around the City with an automated message from the Mayor telling you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home , ” the department wrote on Facebook .
RELATED : Thanks to Big Labor and California ’ s Dem Gov , Hiring Medical Help Is Ridiculously Difficult “ Summonses HAVE AND WILL CONTINUE to be issued to those found in violation .
Fines are up to $ 1000 .
You have been advised.
” The department issued a follow-up post about the drones , assuring commenters that the devices will not be used for any nefarious purposes .
“ Regarding the comments on the drones , we are just trying to save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brother .
If this plan saves one life , then it is worth it , ” the department wrote .
“ All the drones are doing is spreading an automated notice about keeping your social distance .
There is no recording and no pictures being taken , it is a tool of encouragement to follow the rules.
” The Chinese-made drones have gone to dozens of agencies in 22 states .
While it can be conceded that the country ’ s unprecedented health crisis calls for innovative ways to think and police , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to disperse or face punishment is creepy .
Would any of us have believed six weeks ago that by mid-April , American governments would be using drones built in China — with technology that was probably stolen from the United States — to tell Americans how to socially behave ?
To make matters worse , there is a potential that DJI , which is a popular drone maker , could be sending data back to China — the country of origin for both the drones and the coronavirus that has killed more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy .
In 2017 , The New York Times reported that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Los Angeles suspected DJI might be “ providing US critical infrastructure and law enforcement data to the Chinese government.
” In October , The Wall Street Journal reported that the Interior Department had grounded its entire fleet of 800 DJI drones over national security concerns about the Chinese made craft .
But security or Chinese espionage isn ’ t the biggest problem here .
“ If it saves one life ” is an inherently flawed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ principles on which America was founded .
By that logic , the government should regulate every form of American behavior , since all activities carry some inherent health risk .
If this is the new normal , it really makes you wonder if the coronavirus is the biggest issue currently facing the country .
It ’ s hard to imagine these drones ever being put back into their boxes and stored away on a department shelf , now that they ’ ve been deployed .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ editorial standards .

In a bizarre Orwellian twist, many Americans went from planning spring outings in March to having their government spy on them with Chinese drones in order to keep them away from one another by mid-April.
Life comes at you fast.
Police in Elizabeth, New Jersey, are now using donated Chinese drones that they say will all to help them enforce social distancing guiltiness.
Public officials say the drones are not taking photos or videos, but will be present in the community to “save lives” by warning people to not congregate in groups.
An MSNBC report posted to Twitter Monday by conservative commentator Matt Walsh showed how the machines make it easier for police to see into certain areas, including backyards, to monitor residents’ behavior.
It’s all about “saving lives,” Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwege told MSNBC.
Insane. Police are using drones to enforce social distancing by spying on Americans in their backyards. Police chief says invasion of privacy is worth it “if it saves one life.” At a certain point even the most obsequious bootlickers will have had enough pic.twitter.com/9yeWAENjHh — Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) April 20, 2020
The report is a reminder of just how out of hand some of these social distancing guidelines have become.
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The country has gone from voting in the Super Tuesday primaries in March to educating one another about social distancing guidelines, to measuring body temperatures, to mechanized police units barking orders onto private property — all in less than two months.
The Elizabeth Police Department proudly demonstrated the drones in Facebook videos when they were first obtained earlier this month.
While the department says it has been using drones since 2018, it boasted that the newer models, DJI Mavic 2 UAVs, are equipped with loudspeakers, which will be used to hector people into behaving.
“These drones will be around the City with an automated message from the Mayor telling you to STOP gathering, disperse and go home,” the department wrote on Facebook.
“Summonses HAVE AND WILL CONTINUE to be issued to those found in violation. Fines are up to $1000. You have been advised.”
The department issued a follow-up post about the drones, assuring commenters that the devices will not be used for any nefarious purposes.
“Regarding the comments on the drones, we are just trying to save lives, not trying to be big brother. If this plan saves one life, then it is worth it,” the department wrote.
“All the drones are doing is spreading an automated notice about keeping your social distance. There is no recording and no pictures being taken, it is a tool of encouragement to follow the rules.”
The Chinese-made drones have gone to dozens of agencies in 22 states.
While it can be conceded that the country’s unprecedented health crisis calls for innovative ways to think and police, drones hovering above Americans’ heads warning them to disperse or face punishment is creepy.
Would any of us have believed six weeks ago that by mid-April, American governments would be using drones built in China — with technology that was probably stolen from the United States — to tell Americans how to socially behave?
To make matters worse, there is a potential that DJI, which is a popular drone maker, could be sending data back to China — the country of origin for both the drones and the coronavirus that has killed more than 170,000 worldwide and shuttered the American economy.
In 2017, The New York Times reported that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Los Angeles suspected DJI might be “providing US critical infrastructure and law enforcement data to the Chinese government.”
In October, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Interior Department had grounded its entire fleet of 800 DJI drones over national security concerns about the Chinese made craft.
But security or Chinese espionage isn’t the biggest problem here.
“If it saves one life” is an inherently flawed argument, and it goes against the principles on which America was founded.
By that logic, the government should regulate every form of American behavior, since all activities carry some inherent health risk.
If this is the new normal, it really makes you wonder if the coronavirus is the biggest issue currently facing the country.
It’s hard to imagine these drones ever being put back into their boxes and stored away on a department shelf, now that they’ve been deployed.
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westernjournal--2020-04-21--NJ Woman Flexing Right To Protest Stay-at-Home Order Charged with Criminal Violation

In the latest example of what could be deemed an overreach by government officials during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic , a New Jersey woman has been charged with violating emergency orders by organizing a protest of the state-mandated lockdown orders .
Kim Pagan , a resident of Toms River , New Jersey , was issued a summons by the New Jersey State Police , according to the state ’ s Department of Law and Public Safety .
WNBC reported Pagan organized a protest at the New Jersey statehouse in Trenton , New Jersey , on Friday in response to Democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown order .
Her crime ?
She is charged with “ violating the emergency orders by organizing a prohibited event.
” The charge sounds like something you would read about in a bad dystopian novel , but it is happening in the Garden State .
TRENDING : Every American Needs To See Trump 's 'Nancy Antoinette ' Pelosi Ad - She Could n't Care Less About Us During the protest , drivers drove up , parked their cars and honked in front of the Statehouse and Murphy ’ s office .
Some held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside the building demanding the governor reopen the state , according to New Jersey 101.5 .
Politico reported that a now-deleted Twitter video from the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce showed a long line of drivers honking their horns and waving American flags .
Vehicle protests where frustrated Americans have let their representatives know of their discontent from their cars have become a symbolic gesture meant to send a message that broad lockdowns are burdening the public as civil liberties have been suspended by overzealous state and local leaders .
Most protestors have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe distance away from other drivers .
Pagan was accused of violating the state ’ s strict social distancing guidelines and will now have to go before a judge .
“ Kim Pagan of Toms River was charged by the New Jersey State Police with violating the emergency orders by organizing a prohibited event today in Trenton in which protesters gathered outside the State House and at other locations in Trenton to demonstrate against the Governor ’ s Executive Orders , ” a blotter from the state ’ s daily COVID-19 enforcement update @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Being Caught in Blatant Lie Over Chris Cuomo 's 'Quarantine' Pagan could face six months in jail and up to $ 1,000 in fines .
In a media briefing on Friday , Murphy acknowledged citizens ’ right to protest , and said Pagan was cited “ ( n ) ot so much for the protest itself , but for not having the social distance involved with being in a large gathering.
” “ Listen , with all due respect , I think anybody who thinks we ’ re doing this just to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t looking at the data that we ’ re looking at , ” he explained .
“ We ’ re doing what we ’ re doing to try to save lives and keep as few people infected and hospitalized as possible.
” “ We ’ re trying at every step of the way to make the right calls based on those facts and we will continue to do that .
The minute we think we can begin to tweak this , open things up based on data and facts and science @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out there doing just that .
“ But in the meantime , I would just ask those folks , I respect your right to protest .
But trust us on this , we ’ re basing this on the facts , please stay home.
” Gov .
Murphy stated to Fox News host Tucker Carlson last week that he issued his state ’ s lockdown orders — and banned religious services , specifically — with a total disregard for the constitutional rights of his citizens .
“ So I wasn ’ t thinking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did this .
We went to all , first of all , we looked at the data and the science and it says people have to stay away from each other , ” Murphy told Carlson .
Murphy added that such constitutional thinking was above his “ pay grade.
” Murphy joins other Democratic governors across the country in taking lockdown orders to the point where questions about their legality are valid .
Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer faced an auto protest after she banned all gatherings in her state and required stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , such as gardening supplies , Forbes reported .
Virginia Gov .
Ralph Northam used his powers during the crisis to lockdown his state well into June , to limit Second Amendment rights , and to remove certain restrictions on abortion .
One thing these Democratic leaders seem to have in common is that they have gone to extreme lengths to restrict the free movement by their citizens , and are even prohibiting people from attending church services — even if those services are modified to keep congregants at a safe distance from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking the idea of social distancing seriously , do these governors truly expect their citizens not to say “ enough ” and stand up for their civil liberties ?
While the coronavirus still poses a significant health risk , leaders at state and local levels should be finding ways to help their citizens safely leave their homes with the ultimate goal of getting people back to work , and with some sense of normalcy .
Ticketing frustrated citizens from their car windows doesn ’ t help anyone , and being charged with “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protesting has a profoundly unAmerican ring to it .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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In the latest example of what could be deemed an overreach by government officials during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a New Jersey woman has been charged with violating emergency orders by organizing a protest of the state-mandated lockdown orders.
Kim Pagan, a resident of Toms River, New Jersey, was issued a summons by the New Jersey State Police, according to the state’s Department of Law and Public Safety.
WNBC reported Pagan organized a protest at the New Jersey statehouse in Trenton, New Jersey, on Friday in response to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s far-reaching lockdown order.
Her crime? She is charged with “violating the emergency orders by organizing a prohibited event.”
The charge sounds like something you would read about in a bad dystopian novel, but it is happening in the Garden State.
During the protest, drivers drove up, parked their cars and honked in front of the Statehouse and Murphy’s office. Some held signs, and about a dozen stood outside the building demanding the governor reopen the state, according to New Jersey 101.5.
Politico reported that a now-deleted Twitter video from the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce showed a long line of drivers honking their horns and waving American flags.
Demonstrators gathered in downtown Trenton, N.J., Friday morning to protest Gov. Phil Murphy’s “stay-at-home” order to combat the spread of coronavirus https://t.co/wRRate9wNi — POLITICO (@politico) April 17, 2020
Vehicle protests where frustrated Americans have let their representatives know of their discontent from their cars have become a symbolic gesture meant to send a message that broad lockdowns are burdening the public as civil liberties have been suspended by overzealous state and local leaders.
Most protestors have remained seated in their cars — a safe distance away from other drivers.
#EyesOnNJ caravan protestors threatened with arrest in Trenton, NJ. The protest was heavily focused on @GovMurphy‘s recent statements made on a @foxnews
interview regarding @BillofRights100 Protest organized by @NewJersey4MF Video by: @JohnEdmundsIV Part 1 of 2 pic.twitter.com/Pl6hRlGv6Y — EyesOnNJ News (@EyesOnNJ) April 18, 2020
Pagan was accused of violating the state’s strict social distancing guidelines and will now have to go before a judge.
“Kim Pagan of Toms River was charged by the New Jersey State Police with violating the emergency orders by organizing a prohibited event today in Trenton in which protesters gathered outside the State House and at other locations in Trenton to demonstrate against the Governor’s Executive Orders,” a blotter from the state’s daily COVID-19 enforcement update said.
Pagan could face six months in jail and up to $1,000 in fines.
In a media briefing on Friday, Murphy acknowledged citizens’ right to protest, and said Pagan was cited “(n)ot so much for the protest itself, but for not having the social distance involved with being in a large gathering.”
“Listen, with all due respect, I think anybody who thinks we’re doing this just to take away people’s liberties and rights isn’t looking at the data that we’re looking at,” he explained. “We’re doing what we’re doing to try to save lives and keep as few people infected and hospitalized as possible.”
“We’re trying at every step of the way to make the right calls based on those facts and we will continue to do that. The minute we think we can begin to tweak this, open things up based on data and facts and science, we’re going to be out there doing just that.
“But in the meantime, I would just ask those folks, I respect your right to protest. But trust us on this, we’re basing this on the facts, please stay home.”
Gov. Murphy stated to Fox News host Tucker Carlson last week that he issued his state’s lockdown orders — and banned religious services, specifically — with a total disregard for the constitutional rights of his citizens.
“So I wasn’t thinking of the Bill of Rights when we did this. We went to all, first of all, we looked at the data and the science and it says people have to stay away from each other,” Murphy told Carlson.
Murphy added that such constitutional thinking was above his “pay grade.”
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Murphy joins other Democratic governors across the country in taking lockdown orders to the point where questions about their legality are valid.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer faced an auto protest after she banned all gatherings in her state and required stores to block areas dedicated to certain products, such as gardening supplies, Forbes reported.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam used his powers during the crisis to lockdown his state well into June, to limit Second Amendment rights, and to remove certain restrictions on abortion.
One thing these Democratic leaders seem to have in common is that they have gone to extreme lengths to restrict the free movement by their citizens, and are even prohibiting people from attending church services — even if those services are modified to keep congregants at a safe distance from one another.
While most people are taking the idea of social distancing seriously, do these governors truly expect their citizens not to say “enough” and stand up for their civil liberties?
While the coronavirus still poses a significant health risk, leaders at state and local levels should be finding ways to help their citizens safely leave their homes with the ultimate goal of getting people back to work, and with some sense of normalcy.
Ticketing frustrated citizens from their car windows doesn’t help anyone, and being charged with “organizing a prohibited event” while peacefully protesting has a profoundly unAmerican ring to it.
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westernjournal--2020-04-21--De Blasio Acts Surprised Crimes Are Being Committed After He Emptied Jail Cells for COVID

In New York City , officials have set 1,400 criminals free before the end of their sentences in order to spare them exposure to the coronavirus spreading among inmates .
Many of them have ended up back behind bars .
At least 50 of the released convicts committed crimes once again and have been returned to jail , the New York Post reported Sunday .
This wasn ’ t a big surprise to most people , but New York Mayor Bill de Blasio apparently didn ’ t see it coming .
“ I think it ’ s unconscionable just on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mercy and this is what some of them have done , ” the Democrat said when asked about it during a news briefing Monday .
TRENDING : Every American Needs To See Trump 's 'Nancy Antoinette ' Pelosi Ad - She Could n't Care Less About Us De Blasio ’ s comments reflect the left ’ s soft-on-crime approach ; it is a mindset that all too often places the needs of criminals ahead of justice for victims and public safety .
The mayor appeared to be astonished , almost hurt , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To everyone else , it was common sense and easy to predict .
The crimes are indeed the responsibility first and foremost of those who commit them , but officials who free the criminals are also to blame .
This spate of illegal acts would not have occurred had the convicts remained where they belong : behind bars .
The mayor maintains that only a small fraction of those released have returned to a life of crime and that the others are being closely monitored .
“ We ’ re going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down on it , making sure there ’ s close monitoring and supervision , ” de Blasio said .
He appears to be convinced that this grand gesture , this great humanitarian act , will penetrate the hearts of the newly freed convicts and lead them to a law-abiding existence .
But this raises the question : If they had such refined sentiments , would they be in jail in the first place ?
Consider the behavior of one inmate released from Rikers , the city ’ s main jail complex , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s door on fire and choked her mother , the Post reported .
Once back on the streets , he allegedly repaid the public kindness by returning to the apartment and threatening to kill the whole family .
He was then rearrested .
Did this family deserve to be terrorized all over again ?
What if he had done more than just blasted menacing words ?
This raises the question of how officials decide which inmates to release .
RELATED : Watch Masked Punk Sneak Up and Sucker-Punch Cop in Latest Example of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Legal Aid Society , a social justice law firm , and the Bronx Defenders , a nonprofit organization devoted to defending those with low incomes , have been requesting the release of inmates based on their ages and medical conditions .
But how do these factors determine how the released convict will behave once out of jail ?
It is indeed always remarkable when jail leads to a reformation of the criminal , when the individual pays his debt to society and then finds a way to move forward into a productive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of remorse , repentance and evidence of a genuine transformation .
In addition , it requires hard work by officials tasked with overseeing the inmate to make sure he is ready for a life out of jail .
Without meeting all of the necessary preconditions , the risks to public safety are too high .
Even when all the precautions are taken and prisoners have completed their sentences , the recidivism rate is alarming .
A Department of Justice report released in May 2018 found that 68 percent of released convicts were rearrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within nine years Many Democratic leaders across the nation , including de Blasio , have made headlines for their repeated and vicious criticism of President Donald ’ s Trump handling of the coronavirus pandemic .
Instead of finding fault in others , they should keep their eye on their own grave errors — in this case , setting loose criminals who bring renewed terror to the innocent and only add to the problems citizens are facing in this era of high stress and national emergency .
We are committed to truth and accuracy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our editorial standards .

In New York City, officials have set 1,400 criminals free before the end of their sentences in order to spare them exposure to the coronavirus spreading among inmates. Many of them have ended up back behind bars.
At least 50 of the released convicts committed crimes once again and have been returned to jail, the New York Post reported Sunday.
This wasn’t a big surprise to most people, but New York Mayor Bill de Blasio apparently didn’t see it coming.
“I think it’s unconscionable just on a human level that folks were shown mercy and this is what some of them have done,” the Democrat said when asked about it during a news briefing Monday.
De Blasio’s comments reflect the left’s soft-on-crime approach; it is a mindset that all too often places the needs of criminals ahead of justice for victims and public safety.
The mayor appeared to be astonished, almost hurt, that his benevolent deed led to more crime. To everyone else, it was common sense and easy to predict.
The crimes are indeed the responsibility first and foremost of those who commit them, but officials who free the criminals are also to blame. This spate of illegal acts would not have occurred had the convicts remained where they belong: behind bars.
The mayor maintains that only a small fraction of those released have returned to a life of crime and that the others are being closely monitored.
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“We’re going to keep, you know, just buckling down on it, making sure there’s close monitoring and supervision,” de Blasio said.
He appears to be convinced that this grand gesture, this great humanitarian act, will penetrate the hearts of the newly freed convicts and lead them to a law-abiding existence. But this raises the question: If they had such refined sentiments, would they be in jail in the first place?
Consider the behavior of one inmate released from Rikers, the city’s main jail complex, after he had allegedly set his girlfriend’s door on fire and choked her mother, the Post reported. Once back on the streets, he allegedly repaid the public kindness by returning to the apartment and threatening to kill the whole family. He was then rearrested.
Did this family deserve to be terrorized all over again? What if he had done more than just blasted menacing words?
This raises the question of how officials decide which inmates to release.
According to the Post, the Legal Aid Society, a social justice law firm, and the Bronx Defenders, a nonprofit organization devoted to defending those with low incomes, have been requesting the release of inmates based on their ages and medical conditions. But how do these factors determine how the released convict will behave once out of jail?
It is indeed always remarkable when jail leads to a reformation of the criminal, when the individual pays his debt to society and then finds a way to move forward into a productive life. But this requires multiple signs of remorse, repentance and evidence of a genuine transformation.
In addition, it requires hard work by officials tasked with overseeing the inmate to make sure he is ready for a life out of jail.
Without meeting all of the necessary preconditions, the risks to public safety are too high.
Even when all the precautions are taken and prisoners have completed their sentences, the recidivism rate is alarming. A Department of Justice report released in May 2018 found that 68 percent of released convicts were rearrested within three years, and 83 percent within nine years
Many Democratic leaders across the nation, including de Blasio, have made headlines for their repeated and vicious criticism of President Donald’s Trump handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Instead of finding fault in others, they should keep their eye on their own grave errors — in this case, setting loose criminals who bring renewed terror to the innocent and only add to the problems citizens are facing in this era of high stress and national emergency.
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westernjournal--2020-04-21--FDA Announces Authorization of First At-Home Coronavirus Test

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first at-home diagnostic COVID-19 test , according to a Tuesday media release .
The FDA re-issued the emergency use authorization for the Laboratory Corporation of America ’ s COVID-19 test so people at home can collect their own samples to be tested via LabCorp ’ s home collection kit , the FDA reported in the news release .
“ Throughout this pandemic we have been facilitating test development to ensure patients access to accurate diagnostics , which includes supporting the development of reliable and accurate at-home sample collection options , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to the commissioner , the FDA has authorized over 50 diagnostic tests and engaged with over 350 test developers .
“ Specifically , for tests that include home sample collection , we worked with LabCorp to ensure the data demonstrated from at-home patient sample collection is as safe and accurate as sample collection at a doctor ’ s office , hospital or other testing site , ” Hahn said .
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” The Pixel by LabCorp COVID-19 self-collection kit includes a Q-tip-style cotton nasal swab and saline .
The FDA does not recommend using your own cotton swab at this time .
After a nasal sample is collected , patients will mail the sample in an insulated package to an authorized LabCorp lab for testing .
The collection kits will hopefully be available to consumers with a doctor ’ s order in most states in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the authorization only applies to nasal swab specimens gathered by using the Pixel by LabCorp COVID-19 home collection kit .
LabCorp was just one of many companies that tried to have their own COVID-19 tests authorized for at-home use , STAT News reported .
Some companies , including Nurx , Carbon Health and EverlyWell , reportedly thought their tests were in the clear and sold them directly to consumers but pulled their products after the FDA issued stern guidance about the at-home tests .
MicroGen DX and Vault Health even told STAT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for at-home sample collection .
However , the FDA has administered warnings for consumers to be wary of “ unauthorized fraudulent test kits.
” “ Fraudulent health claims , tests , and products can pose serious health risks , ” the FDA said in a statement .
“ They may keep some patients from seeking care or delay necessary medical treatment.
” As of Tuesday morning , there were 788,920 cases of coronavirus in the United States , according to data from Johns Hopkins .
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first at-home diagnostic COVID-19 test, according to a Tuesday media release.
The FDA re-issued the emergency use authorization for the Laboratory Corporation of America’s COVID-19 test so people at home can collect their own samples to be tested via LabCorp’s home collection kit, the FDA reported in the news release.
“Throughout this pandemic we have been facilitating test development to ensure patients access to accurate diagnostics, which includes supporting the development of reliable and accurate at-home sample collection options,” FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn said.
According to the commissioner, the FDA has authorized over 50 diagnostic tests and engaged with over 350 test developers.
“Specifically, for tests that include home sample collection, we worked with LabCorp to ensure the data demonstrated from at-home patient sample collection is as safe and accurate as sample collection at a doctor’s office, hospital or other testing site,” Hahn said.
“With this action, there is now a convenient and reliable option for patient sample collection from the comfort and safety of their home.”
The Pixel by LabCorp COVID-19 self-collection kit includes a Q-tip-style cotton nasal swab and saline. The FDA does not recommend using your own cotton swab at this time.
After a nasal sample is collected, patients will mail the sample in an insulated package to an authorized LabCorp lab for testing.
The collection kits will hopefully be available to consumers with a doctor’s order in most states in the next few weeks.
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At this time, the authorization only applies to nasal swab specimens gathered by using the Pixel by LabCorp COVID-19 home collection kit.
LabCorp was just one of many companies that tried to have their own COVID-19 tests authorized for at-home use, STAT News reported.
Some companies, including Nurx, Carbon Health and EverlyWell, reportedly thought their tests were in the clear and sold them directly to consumers but pulled their products after the FDA issued stern guidance about the at-home tests.
MicroGen DX and Vault Health even told STAT News that their saliva tests were cleared for at-home sample collection.
However, the FDA has administered warnings for consumers to be wary of “unauthorized fraudulent test kits.”
“Fraudulent health claims, tests, and products can pose serious health risks,” the FDA said in a statement.
“They may keep some patients from seeking care or delay necessary medical treatment.”
As of Tuesday morning, there were 788,920 cases of coronavirus in the United States, according to data from Johns Hopkins.
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westernjournal--2020-04-21--Tom Hanks Teams with Michelle Obama To Push Democrats’ Vote-by-Mail Plan

Tom Hanks joined former first lady Michelle Obama in a virtual event on Monday to push for mail-in voting in the upcoming November elections .
The virtual event was organized by When We All Vote , a self-identified bipartisan organization led by former Obama administration officials .
Ex-Obama administration officials on the group ’ s board include Valerie Jarrett , a former White House senior adviser , Tina Tchen , a former chief of staff to Michelle Obama , and Kyle Lierman , a former policy adviser in the White House Office of Public Engagement .
Michelle Obama , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party , ” said she wanted to make sure “ every single American can cast their vote and make their voice heard in this upcoming election.
” She pointed to the Wisconsin primaries , which were held earlier this month despite the coronavirus pandemic .
Pictures from one of the five polling places in Milwaukee showed mask-wearing residents waiting in long lines to vote , CNN reported .
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“ No one should have to choose between casting their ballot and keeping themselves and their families and their communities safe.
” Tom Hanks and his wife , Rita Wilson , also appeared on camera to add their voice to the push for voting by mail .
“ I want to vote no matter where I am , ” Hanks said .
“ I have Diabetes , type 2 , I still want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that mail-in voting is “ a great compromise ” and “ we as Americans and as voters should be able to request the options that work for us.
” Mail-in voting has been largely discussed as people look for safe ways to hold the 2020 presidential election .
Whereas absentee ballots can be requested by voters — in some states without an excuse — a ballot is automatically mailed to every eligible voter in a vote-by-mail system , according to the National Conference of State Legislatures .
That would make it easier for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take part in elections .
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President Donald Trump has been vocal about his opposition to statewide mail-in voting , saying that “ Democrats are clamoring for it.
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Tom Hanks joined former first lady Michelle Obama in a virtual event on Monday to push for mail-in voting in the upcoming November elections.
The virtual event was organized by When We All Vote, a self-identified bipartisan organization led by former Obama administration officials.
Ex-Obama administration officials on the group’s board include Valerie Jarrett, a former White House senior adviser, Tina Tchen, a former chief of staff to Michelle Obama, and Kyle Lierman, a former policy adviser in the White House Office of Public Engagement.
Michelle Obama, the main speaker for the virtual “couch party,” said she wanted to make sure “every single American can cast their vote and make their voice heard in this upcoming election.”
She pointed to the Wisconsin primaries, which were held earlier this month despite the coronavirus pandemic. Pictures from one of the five polling places in Milwaukee showed mask-wearing residents waiting in long lines to vote, CNN reported.
“I don’t think you need me to tell you that this work is more urgent than ever before,” Obama told viewers by phone.
“No one should have to choose between casting their ballot and keeping themselves and their families and their communities safe.”
Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, also appeared on camera to add their voice to the push for voting by mail.
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“I want to vote no matter where I am,” Hanks said. “I have Diabetes, type 2, I still want to be able to vote.”
Wilson added that mail-in voting is “a great compromise” and “we as Americans and as voters should be able to request the options that work for us.”
Mail-in voting has been largely discussed as people look for safe ways to hold the 2020 presidential election.
Whereas absentee ballots can be requested by voters — in some states without an excuse — a ballot is automatically mailed to every eligible voter in a vote-by-mail system, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
That would make it easier for people who otherwise might not vote to take part in elections.
Currently, there are five states that conduct all elections by mail: Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Utah and Washington.
President Donald Trump has been vocal about his opposition to statewide mail-in voting, saying that “Democrats are clamoring for it.”
“Tremendous potential for voter fraud, and for whatever reason, doesn’t work out well for Republicans,” he tweeted earlier this month.
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westernjournal--2020-04-21--Tom Brady Booted from Public Park While Working Out, Tampa Mayor Says

Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady , recently decamped from New England to Florida , was spotted working out in an empty Tampa park by a city worker and asked to leave because of the city ’ s social-distancing policies .
During a Facebook live conversation on Monday with St. Petersburg , Florida , Mayor Rick Kriseman , Tampa Mayor Jane Castor illustrated the impact of social distancing in her community when she told the story of Brady being spotted by a city parks staffer , who asked him to leave .
“ I got to tell you this story , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , ‘ I ’ m not one to gossip so you didn ’ t hear this from me , ’ ” Castor began .
“ Our parks are closed down , so a lot of our parks staff , they patrol around just to make sure that people aren ’ t doing contact sports and things like that , and saw an individual working out in one of our downtown parks .
And she went over to tell him that it was closed , and it was Tom Brady , ” she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To See Trump 's 'Nancy Antoinette ' Pelosi Ad - She Could n't Care Less About Us The two Tampa Bay-area mayors were obviously excited about Brady ’ s presence .
Still , it seems a little harsh for officials to welcome the quarterback into town asking him to leave an empty park .
Brady , who has a reputation for being committed to his physical fitness , was said to be alone .
But , seeing as how the 42-year-old just left a two-decade stint with the New England Patriots , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to becoming one of the winningest players of all time , there is a risk for those concerned about spreading the disease around .
A man like Brady could easily attract a large crowd very quickly .
In any event , Brady is already impacting the fans in his new community , and others across the state .
Brady shocked the sports world when he left the New England Patriots to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last month .
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He mentioned the quarterback during a discussion last week about the potential for the return of sports after the coronavirus crisis passes , ESPN reported .
“ We ’ re watching , like , reruns from the early 2000s , watching Tom Brady do the Super Bowl then , which is neat because he ’ s gon na be in Tampa , and I think they have a chance to win a Super Bowl this year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week .
“ But I think people , to be able to have some light at the tunnel , see that things may get back on a better course , I think from just a psychological perspective , I think is a good thing , ” the governor added .
President Donald Trump has also commented on Brady ’ s new gig in Tampa .
Last week , Trump took some time to meet with a number of Americans who have contracted and recovered from COVID-19 when the issue of Brady came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former NFL tight end Mark Campbell , who played with Brady at the University of Michigan , the president commented on the quarterback .
“ Tom Brady is a friend of mine and a great guy , ” Trump said .
“ Could you see the greatness in Tom Brady at Michigan ?
” Trump asked Campbell .
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Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady, recently decamped from New England to Florida, was spotted working out in an empty Tampa park by a city worker and asked to leave because of the city’s social-distancing policies.
During a Facebook live conversation on Monday with St. Petersburg, Florida, Mayor Rick Kriseman, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor illustrated the impact of social distancing in her community when she told the story of Brady being spotted by a city parks staffer, who asked him to leave.
“I got to tell you this story, too. Now, I always tell people, ‘I’m not one to gossip so you didn’t hear this from me,’” Castor began.
“Our parks are closed down, so a lot of our parks staff, they patrol around just to make sure that people aren’t doing contact sports and things like that, and saw an individual working out in one of our downtown parks. And she went over to tell him that it was closed, and it was Tom Brady,” she told Kriseman
“Oh my goodness,” Kriseman responded.
Tom Brady may have won six Super Bowls, but like the rest of us, he’s just trying to find a place to work out. Tampa mayor @JaneCastor said in today’s briefing that a @tampaparksrec employee approached a man working out downtown and told him the park was closed. It was @TomBrady. pic.twitter.com/etrPdrrGsN — JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) April 20, 2020
The two Tampa Bay-area mayors were obviously excited about Brady’s presence.
Still, it seems a little harsh for officials to welcome the quarterback into town asking him to leave an empty park.
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Brady, who has a reputation for being committed to his physical fitness, was said to be alone.
But, seeing as how the 42-year-old just left a two-decade stint with the New England Patriots, where he won six Super Bowls on his way to becoming one of the winningest players of all time, there is a risk for those concerned about spreading the disease around.
A man like Brady could easily attract a large crowd very quickly.
In any event, Brady is already impacting the fans in his new community, and others across the state.
Brady shocked the sports world when he left the New England Patriots to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last month.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is among those in Florida who have commented on Brady’s signing with the Bucs. He mentioned the quarterback during a discussion last week about the potential for the return of sports after the coronavirus crisis passes, ESPN reported.
“We’re watching, like, reruns from the early 2000s, watching Tom Brady do the Super Bowl then, which is neat because he’s gonna be in Tampa, and I think they have a chance to win a Super Bowl this year,” DeSantis said at a media briefing last week.
“But I think people, to be able to have some light at the tunnel, see that things may get back on a better course, I think from just a psychological perspective, I think is a good thing,” the governor added.
Here’s @GovRonDeSantis’ comments on his support for sports in Florida. The state recently declared pro sports an essential business, as long as there’s no fans. Note: He also says he thinks Tom Brady and the Bucs can win the Super Bowl this year. pic.twitter.com/RZMCAumYoJ — Andy Slater (@AndySlater) April 14, 2020
President Donald Trump has also commented on Brady’s new gig in Tampa.
Last week, Trump took some time to meet with a number of Americans who have contracted and recovered from COVID-19 when the issue of Brady came up, Politico reported.
Speaking with former NFL tight end Mark Campbell, who played with Brady at the University of Michigan, the president commented on the quarterback.
Say what you want about President Trump but he knows his sports. Turned a meeting about Coronavirus and turned it into a Tom Brady on the Buccaneers and Michigan QB history lesson ??♂ pic.twitter.com/ugv49KvC4q — George Jarjour (@gjarjour) April 15, 2020
“Tom Brady is a friend of mine and a great guy,” Trump said.
“Could you see the greatness in Tom Brady at Michigan?” Trump asked Campbell.
“Absolutely not,” Campbell joked.
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westernjournal--2020-04-21--Dems Will Freak: Trump Yanks Millions from WHO, Is Giving to Orgs Like Rev. Graham’s Samaritan’s Pur

Dems Will Freak: Trump Yanks Millions from WHO, Is Giving to Orgs Like Rev. Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse

Democrats already aren ’ t happy with the fact that President Donald Trump is halting U.S. funding for the World Health Organization .
They ’ re going to be a lot more unhappy when they realize that money is going to go to nongovernmental organization like Rev .
Franklin Graham ’ s Samaritan ’ s Purse during the 60-day pause of funding to the WHO .
According to the New York Post , money that otherwise would have gone to the WHO will instead be redirected to NGOs like the Red Cross and , yes , Samaritan ’ s Purse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House says the WHO was unable to properly vet coronavirus data coming out of China in the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak .
The United States ’ annual dues to the international organization are $ 58 million , according to the Post , with the next installment due in September .
“ Trump administration officials have ceased ‘ voluntary ’ contributions from agencies including USAID , the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services — totaling about $ 300 million- $ 400 million a year , ” the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Needs To See Trump 's 'Nancy Antoinette ' Pelosi Ad - She Could n't Care Less About Us “ An administration official told The Post that efforts were underway to redirect ‘ every single pot of money ’ from the WHO to other organizations .
Large international relief organizations already are in many cases doing similar work , they said.
” One senior administration official likened the WHO to a construction company that can ’ t do the job you hired it to do .
“ If you pay a contractor to build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in , you don ’ t keep paying them , you find a new contractor , ” the unnamed official said in a statement to The Daily Caller .
“ WHO clearly failed to do its job , and continues to make serious mistakes that puts our nation ’ s safety and security at risk , including allowing the reopening of wet markets .
It shouldn ’ t be controversial for the U.S. to want to partner with international organizations that will actually protect international health.
” Others expressed disdain for the WHO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Watching the Democrats rush to defend the World Health Organization , which uncritically took China at its word that COVID-19 wasn ’ t a threat or contagious among humans , is really something , ” Rachel Bovard of the Conservative Partnership Institute told The Daily Caller .
“ This is an organization which failed spectacularly at its primary mission .
At the very least , a review of U.S. taxpayer contributions — which make up the largest amount of money the WHO receives from any country — is more than warranted.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s decision to halt funding for the WHO .
“ We can only be successful in defeating this global pandemic through a coordinated international response with respect for science and data , ” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement .
RELATED : WaPo Tries To Fact Check Trump on WHO Claim , Misses The Point Entirely “ This decision is dangerous , illegal and will be swiftly challenged.
” Republicans were decidedly unconvinced by the House speaker ’ s statement .
“ The World Health Organization should be ashamed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to combat the coronavirus crisis .
President Trump is right to question the WHO ’ s role in global health going forward , ” House Oversight Committee ranking member Jim Jordan said .
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , meanwhile , expressed his displeasure at Trump ’ s decision .
“ Since the beginning , @ WHO has been fighting the # COVID19 pandemic with every ounce of our soul and spirit , ” he tweeted last week .
“ We will continue to work with every country and every partner , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with a relentless commitment to science , solutions and solidarity.
” “ The [ United States ] has been a longstanding & generous friend to @ WHO & we hope it will continue to be so , ” he added .
“ We regret the decision of [ Trump ] to order a halt in funding.
” What a “ longstanding friend ” means to Tedros is a curious question when you consider the fact that the WHO has stood by China when it obviously shouldn ’ t have .
And therein @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WHO wants us to believe they ’ re our friend , they aren ’ t .
They ’ re very much in China ’ s pocket .
It ’ s very difficult for us to say anything different at this point .
What can we say right now ?
That the WHO is our friend ?
That isn ’ t the case now and that won ’ t be the case anytime anytime soon .
Until it is , we can judge them exactly how they deserve to be judged — not necessarily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a friend , either .
Either way , this all appears to mean that Samaritan ’ s Purse — not a huge friend of the left — will be getting a lot of the money that the WHO would have otherwise received during the 60-day pause of funding to the international organization .
And that ’ s the issue for leftists — how do you attack Samaritan ’ s Purse when the organization is putting its money where its mouth is , placing boots on the ground in New York City to aid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one .
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Democrats already aren’t happy with the fact that President Donald Trump is halting U.S. funding for the World Health Organization.
They’re going to be a lot more unhappy when they realize that money is going to go to nongovernmental organization like Rev. Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse during the 60-day pause of funding to the WHO.
According to the New York Post, money that otherwise would have gone to the WHO will instead be redirected to NGOs like the Red Cross and, yes, Samaritan’s Purse. The move comes after the White House says the WHO was unable to properly vet coronavirus data coming out of China in the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak.
The United States’ annual dues to the international organization are $58 million, according to the Post, with the next installment due in September.
“Trump administration officials have ceased ‘voluntary’ contributions from agencies including USAID, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services — totaling about $300 million-$400 million a year,” the Post reported.
“An administration official told The Post that efforts were underway to redirect ‘every single pot of money’ from the WHO to other organizations. Large international relief organizations already are in many cases doing similar work, they said.”
One senior administration official likened the WHO to a construction company that can’t do the job you hired it to do.
“If you pay a contractor to build you a house and the roof falls in, you don’t keep paying them, you find a new contractor,” the unnamed official said in a statement to The Daily Caller.
“WHO clearly failed to do its job, and continues to make serious mistakes that puts our nation’s safety and security at risk, including allowing the reopening of wet markets. It shouldn’t be controversial for the U.S. to want to partner with international organizations that will actually protect international health.”
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Others expressed disdain for the WHO’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis.
“Watching the Democrats rush to defend the World Health Organization, which uncritically took China at its word that COVID-19 wasn’t a threat or contagious among humans, is really something,” Rachel Bovard of the Conservative Partnership Institute told The Daily Caller.
“This is an organization which failed spectacularly at its primary mission. At the very least, a review of U.S. taxpayer contributions — which make up the largest amount of money the WHO receives from any country — is more than warranted.”
The Democrats remain unhappy over Trump’s decision to halt funding for the WHO.
“We can only be successful in defeating this global pandemic through a coordinated international response with respect for science and data,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement.
“This decision is dangerous, illegal and will be swiftly challenged.”
Republicans were decidedly unconvinced by the House speaker’s statement.
“The World Health Organization should be ashamed that they relied on Chinese propaganda when deciding how to combat the coronavirus crisis. President Trump is right to question the WHO’s role in global health going forward,” House Oversight Committee ranking member Jim Jordan said.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, meanwhile, expressed his displeasure at Trump’s decision.
“Since the beginning, @WHO has been fighting the #COVID19 pandemic with every ounce of our soul and spirit,” he tweeted last week.
“We will continue to work with every country and every partner, to serve the people of the world, with a relentless commitment to science, solutions and solidarity.”
“The [United States] has been a longstanding & generous friend to @WHO & we hope it will continue to be so,” he added. “We regret the decision of [Trump] to order a halt in funding.”
The ?? has been a longstanding & generous friend to @WHO & we hope it will continue to be so. We regret the decision of @realDonaldTrump to order a halt in funding to WHO.
Together, we can improve the health of many of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. #COVID19 — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) April 15, 2020
What a “longstanding friend” means to Tedros is a curious question when you consider the fact that the WHO has stood by China when it obviously shouldn’t have.
And therein lies the problem. Inasmuch as the WHO wants us to believe they’re our friend, they aren’t. They’re very much in China’s pocket.
It’s very difficult for us to say anything different at this point.
What can we say right now? That the WHO is our friend? That isn’t the case now and that won’t be the case anytime anytime soon. Until it is, we can judge them exactly how they deserve to be judged — not necessarily as an enemy, but not as a friend, either.
Either way, this all appears to mean that Samaritan’s Purse — not a huge friend of the left — will be getting a lot of the money that the WHO would have otherwise received during the 60-day pause of funding to the international organization.
And that’s the issue for leftists — how do you attack Samaritan’s Purse when the organization is putting its money where its mouth is, placing boots on the ground in New York City to aid coronavirus patients?
Good luck on that one.
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westernjournal--2020-04-21--New York Coronavirus Hot Spot Residents Sue WHO Over Alleged ‘Cover-Up’

The World Health Organization is being sued by three New York state residents who argue that the WHO ’ s inaction to stop the coronavirus pandemic amounted to a “ cover-up.
” The suit , filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York , said that the WHO , which has had its U.S. funding frozen by President Donald Trump over its alleged actions in helping China obscure the full picture of the virus ’ s impact in that nation in January , committed “ gross negligence.
” The suit seeks to determine : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s negligence , mismanagement and lack of leadership as described herein , the world may have missed a critical window to halt the COVID-19 pandemic or mitigate its virulence in its early stages.
” “ Between November 2019 — when the first case of this new virus was first detected until March 11 , 2020 , when the WHO declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic , the Chinese government and the WHO intentionally mislead the international community , including the named Plaintiffs , about the coronavirus and its devastating medical and economic effects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suit argued that the WHO preferred to pander to China and criticize the Trump administration rather than protect the rest of the world .
TRENDING : Every American Needs To See Trump 's 'Nancy Antoinette ' Pelosi Ad - She Could n't Care Less About Us “ When the U.S. took a critical step to stop the coronavirus at U.S. borders by issuing a travel ban as early as January 31,2020 , the WHO admonished the Trump Administration that widespread travel bans and restrictions were not needed to stop the outbreak and could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and stigma , with little public health benefit , ' ” the suit said .
“ WHO officials also warned that interfering with transportation and trade could harm efforts to address the crisis and advised other countries not to follow the U.S. lead.
” The organization was “ politicizing the crisis ” when it should have been trying to stop the virus ’ spread , the suit argued .
“ When the WHO should have been focusing on global counter-pandemic efforts , it was instead politicizing the crisis and using the WHO platform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gross violation of human rights , ” it said .
“ Although China has been dishonest about the coronavirus ’ s origin and prevalence , misinforming and misleading the World and member nations , the WHO publicly praised China ’ s ‘ transparency ’ in battling the spread of the disease.
” The WHO ’ s actions in relation to the Chinese government constitute a “ cover-up , ” according to the lawsuit .
“ As the sole and impartial entity charged with acquiring the greatest knowledge of COVID-19 circumstances in China , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the systematic and real-time sharing of epidemiologic data , clinical results and experience to inform the global response by member nations , including the U.S. , ” it added .
“ The WHO has recklessly and negligently managed this deadly pandemic and assisted China to play down the severity , prevalence and scope of the COVID-19 outbreak.
” The suit was filed by Dr. Richard Kling , Steve Rotker and Gennaro Purchia — each of whom claim they were “ injured and damaged by WHO ’ s negligent conduct.
” According to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are from New Rochelle , a Westchester County city north of New York City which emerged as New York state ’ s first coronavirus hot spot before the focus shifted to New York City itself .
The suit is filed as a class action suit on behalf of all adults in Westchester County “ who have suffered injury , damage and loss related to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus.
” It calls for “ actual , special , and compensatory damages ” to be awarded by a jury .
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The World Health Organization is being sued by three New York state residents who argue that the WHO’s inaction to stop the coronavirus pandemic amounted to a “cover-up.”
The suit, filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, said that the WHO, which has had its U.S. funding frozen by President Donald Trump over its alleged actions in helping China obscure the full picture of the virus’s impact in that nation in January, committed “gross negligence.”
The suit seeks to determine: “Whether because of the WHO’s negligence, mismanagement and lack of leadership as described herein, the world may have missed a critical window to halt the COVID-19 pandemic or mitigate its virulence in its early stages.”
“Between November 2019 — when the first case of this new virus was first detected until March 11, 2020, when the WHO declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic, the Chinese government and the WHO intentionally mislead the international community, including the named Plaintiffs, about the coronavirus and its devastating medical and economic effects,” the lawsuit added.
The suit argued that the WHO preferred to pander to China and criticize the Trump administration rather than protect the rest of the world.
“When the U.S. took a critical step to stop the coronavirus at U.S. borders by issuing a travel ban as early as January 31,2020, the WHO admonished the Trump Administration that widespread travel bans and restrictions were not needed to stop the outbreak and could ‘have the effect of increasing fear and stigma, with little public health benefit,'” the suit said.
“WHO officials also warned that interfering with transportation and trade could harm efforts to address the crisis and advised other countries not to follow the U.S. lead.”
The organization was “politicizing the crisis” when it should have been trying to stop the virus’ spread, the suit argued.
“When the WHO should have been focusing on global counter-pandemic efforts, it was instead politicizing the crisis and using the WHO platform to defend the Chinese government’s gross violation of human rights,” it said. “Although China has been dishonest about the coronavirus’s origin and prevalence, misinforming and misleading the World and member nations, the WHO publicly praised China’s ‘transparency’ in battling the spread of the disease.”
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The WHO’s actions in relation to the Chinese government constitute a “cover-up,” according to the lawsuit.
“The WHO mishandled and mismanaged the response to the discovery of the coronavirus and upon information and belief, engaged in a cover-up of the COVID-19 pandemic in China generally, and within Hubei Province and the City of Wuhan, thereby causing and/or contributing to the subsequent spread of the coronavirus all over the world, including to the United States of America and the State of New York,” the suit said.
“As the sole and impartial entity charged with acquiring the greatest knowledge of COVID-19 circumstances in China, the WHO negligently failed to further enhance the systematic and real-time sharing of epidemiologic data, clinical results and experience to inform the global response by member nations, including the U.S.,” it added. “The WHO has recklessly and negligently managed this deadly pandemic and assisted China to play down the severity, prevalence and scope of the COVID-19 outbreak.”
The suit was filed by Dr. Richard Kling, Steve Rotker and Gennaro Purchia — each of whom claim they were “injured and damaged by WHO’s negligent conduct.”
According to the New York Post, Kling and Rotker are from New Rochelle, a Westchester County city north of New York City which emerged as New York state’s first coronavirus hot spot before the focus shifted to New York City itself.
Purchia is from nearby Scarsdale, Reuters reported.
The suit is filed as a class action suit on behalf of all adults in Westchester County “who have suffered injury, damage and loss related to the outbreak of the COVID-19
virus.”
It calls for “actual, special, and compensatory damages” to be awarded by a jury.
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westernjournal--2020-04-21--Legendary Super Bowl-Winning Linebacker Mike Curtis Dies, Son Blames CTE

Mike Curtis , a hard-hitting , no-nonsense linebacker who helped the Colts win a Super Bowl during a 14-year NFL career spent predominantly in Baltimore , has died .
He was 77 .
Son Clay said on Twitter his father died of “ complications from CTE , ” a degenerative brain disease , though according to the Mayo Clinic , it is currently impossible to diagnose CTE before an autopsy is conducted .
Curtis earned the nickname “ Mad Dog ” because of his fierce play in the middle of a strong Baltimore defense .
“ One of the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the field , a gentleman off the field , ” Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay wrote on Twitter .
TRENDING : Every American Needs To See Trump 's 'Nancy Antoinette ' Pelosi Ad - She Could n't Care Less About Us Curtis was selected 14th overall in the 1965 draft by the Colts after starring as a fullback at Duke University .
He started out with Baltimore as a fullback but rose to stardom in his second season when he played linebacker on a full-time basis .
He had his best season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passes for the Colts .
Then , in the Super Bowl against Dallas , he picked off a pass in the waning minutes to set up a winning field goal by Jim O ’ Brien .
The following year , Curtis delivered what some believe to be his most memorable hit .
When an intoxicated fan ran onto the field and snatched the football between plays in a game against the Dolphins on Dec. 11 , 1971 , Curtis applied a jolting tackle that sent the interloper onto the turf of Memorial Stadium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he was invading my place of business , ” Curtis said .
RELATED : Tom Brady Booted from Public Park While Working Out , Tampa Mayor Says Born in Washington , D.C. on March 27 , 1943 , James Michael Curtis grew up to become a fiery competitor whose reputation on the field belied his demeanor with family .
“ My Dad had a tough exterior .
He was a strong man , both physically and mentally , and he had a fierce work ethic , ” Clay Curtis wrote on Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side , too.
” Curtis played with the Colts through the 1975 season .
He played only six games that year because of a knee injury , and Baltimore subsequently left him unprotected in the 1976 NFL expansion draft .
The Seattle Seahawks snagged him , and Curtis became a co-captain for the new franchise .
He finished his career with the Washington Redskins in 1977 and 1978 .
Curtis played in 166 NFL games , including 131 starts .
He had 25 interceptions and scored two touchdowns .
Bill Curry , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said on Twitter : “ Mike Curtis was my roommate for 5 years , one of the great players ever .
In my 1st camp my wife went into labor at 5am .
I panicked , but Mike talked me through plane res , seeing [ coach Don ] Shula , and gave me the keys to his brand new T Bird .
I never forgot.
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Mike Curtis, a hard-hitting, no-nonsense linebacker who helped the Colts win a Super Bowl during a 14-year NFL career spent predominantly in Baltimore, has died. He was 77.
Curtis died Monday in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Son Clay said on Twitter his father died of “complications from CTE,” a degenerative brain disease, though according to the Mayo Clinic, it is currently impossible to diagnose CTE before an autopsy is conducted.
Curtis earned the nickname “Mad Dog” because of his fierce play in the middle of a strong Baltimore defense.
“One of the game’s most legendary non-Hall-of-Famers. Ferocious on the field, a gentleman off the field,” Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay wrote on Twitter.
Rest in peace, Mike Curtis. One of the game’s most legendary non-Hall-of-Famers. Ferocious on the field, a gentleman off the field. — Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) April 20, 2020
Curtis was selected 14th overall in the 1965 draft by the Colts after starring as a fullback at Duke University.
He started out with Baltimore as a fullback but rose to stardom in his second season when he played linebacker on a full-time basis.
Curtis was a four-time Pro Bowl linebacker.
He had his best season in 1970, when he intercepted five passes for the Colts. Then, in the Super Bowl against Dallas, he picked off a pass in the waning minutes to set up a winning field goal by Jim O’Brien.
The following year, Curtis delivered what some believe to be his most memorable hit.
When an intoxicated fan ran onto the field and snatched the football between plays in a game against the Dolphins on Dec. 11, 1971, Curtis applied a jolting tackle that sent the interloper onto the turf of Memorial Stadium.
“The way I see it, he was invading my place of business,” Curtis said.
Born in Washington, D.C. on March 27, 1943, James Michael Curtis grew up to become a fiery competitor whose reputation on the field belied his demeanor with family.
“My Dad had a tough exterior. He was a strong man, both physically and mentally, and he had a fierce work ethic,” Clay Curtis wrote on Twitter. “But he had a softer side, too.”
Curtis played with the Colts through the 1975 season. He played only six games that year because of a knee injury, and Baltimore subsequently left him unprotected in the 1976 NFL expansion draft.
The Seattle Seahawks snagged him, and Curtis became a co-captain for the new franchise.
He finished his career with the Washington Redskins in 1977 and 1978.
Curtis played in 166 NFL games, including 131 starts. He had 25 interceptions and scored two touchdowns.
Mike Curtis was my roommate for 5 years, one of the great players ever. In my 1st camp my wife went into labor at 5am. I panicked, but Mike talked me through plane res, seeing Shula, and gave me the keys to his brand new T Bird. I never forgot. RIP Mikehttps://t.co/uZjulbcQtX — Bill Curry (@coachbillcurry) April 21, 2020
Bill Curry, a teammate of Curtis’ on the Colts, said on Twitter: “Mike Curtis was my roommate for 5 years, one of the great players ever. In my 1st camp my wife went into labor at 5am. I panicked, but Mike talked me through plane res, seeing [coach Don] Shula, and gave me the keys to his brand new T Bird. I never forgot.”
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westernjournal--2020-04-21--Trump Announces Executive Order To ‘Suspend Immigration into the United States’

With America reeling from the impacts of the coronavirus that breached its borders after brewing in China , President Donald Trump on Monday said he wants to temporarily suspend immigration to promote a national recovery and protect Americans .
“ In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy , as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens , I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States !
” Trump tweeted .
The tweet was Trump ’ s only Monday comment on the matter .
TRENDING : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Nancy Antoinette ' Pelosi Ad - She Could n't Care Less About Us As of Tuesday morning , no order had been issued .
It was unclear whether Trump planned to suspend entry into the United States for a period of time or cancel any single immigration program outright .
“ President Trump is committed to protecting the health and economic well-being of American citizens as we face unprecedented times , ” White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said in a statement , according to a media pool report .
“ As President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ record immigration have produced lower wages and higher unemployment for our citizens , especially for African-American and Latino workers.
’ At a time when Americans are looking to get back to work , action is necessary.
” The Washington Post , citing two unnamed White House officials , said the order is being draft for Trump to sign , with that action potentially coming Tuesday .
Specifically , the order is being written up by the Department of Homeland Security , according to Politico .
The order , The Post reported , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rationale of preventing the spread of infection by foreigners arriving from abroad.
” White House officials do not believe that the order would be in effect long-term , the outlet added .
Alex Nowrasteh , director of immigration studies at the libertarian Cato Institute , told The Post that in a time of national emergency , a president probably has the power to temporarily block immigration .
RELATED : Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Support Temporary Ban on Immigration During COVID-19 Although the White House was sparing with details , congressional Democrats did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emerge before denouncing the expected order : But others said Trump was delivering the medicine America needs : “ The president ’ s comments reflect a sensitivity to a primary purpose of all immigration laws of every country , and that is to protect a nation ’ s vulnerable workers , ” said Roy Beck , president of NumbersUSA , which supports immigration restrictions .
“ With tens of millions of Americans who want to work full time not able to , most immigration makes no sense today , and to allow it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this time would show a callous disregard for those enduring deep economic suffering , ” he told Politico .
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With America reeling from the impacts of the coronavirus that breached its borders after brewing in China, President Donald Trump on Monday said he wants to temporarily suspend immigration to promote a national recovery and protect Americans.
“In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!” Trump tweeted.
In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 21, 2020
The tweet was Trump’s only Monday comment on the matter.
As of Tuesday morning, no order had been issued.
It was unclear whether Trump planned to suspend entry into the United States for a period of time or cancel any single immigration program outright.
“President Trump is committed to protecting the health and economic well-being of American citizens as we face unprecedented times,” White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said in a statement, according to a media pool report.
“As President Trump has said, ‘Decades of record immigration have produced lower wages and higher unemployment for our citizens, especially for African-American and Latino workers.’ At a time when Americans are looking to get back to work, action is necessary.”
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The Washington Post, citing two unnamed White House officials, said the order is being draft for Trump to sign, with that action potentially coming Tuesday.
Specifically, the order is being written up by the Department of Homeland Security, according to Politico.
The order, The Post reported, “would suspend nearly all immigration under the rationale of preventing the spread of infection by foreigners arriving from abroad.”
White House officials do not believe that the order would be in effect long-term, the outlet added.
Alex Nowrasteh, director of immigration studies at the libertarian Cato Institute, told The Post that in a time of national emergency, a president probably has the power to temporarily block immigration.
Although the White House was sparing with details, congressional Democrats did not wait for the full picture to emerge before denouncing the expected order:
This is beyond belief. Immigrants have always made America great. Suspending immigration & giving into racism & xenophobia won’t solve our problems. Instead it will have a catastrophic impact on our health care, food supply & the systems we are relying upon during this crisis. https://t.co/lM427P0h2S — Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) April 21, 2020
Pathetic attempt to shift blame from his Visible Incompetence to an Invisible Enemy. The President needs to reread the Declaration of Independence, criticizing King George for restricting immigration to America. https://t.co/LO0OndE88A — Tim Kaine (@timkaine) April 21, 2020
But others said Trump was delivering the medicine America needs:
Thank you, @realDonaldTrump! All immigration to the United States should halt until every American who wants a job has one! https://t.co/OGWTk0PKEV — Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) April 21, 2020
“The president’s comments reflect a sensitivity to a primary purpose of all immigration laws of every country, and that is to protect a nation’s vulnerable workers,” said Roy Beck, president of NumbersUSA, which supports immigration restrictions.
“With tens of millions of Americans who want to work full time not able to, most immigration makes no sense today, and to allow it to continue at its current level at this time would show a callous disregard for those enduring deep economic suffering,” he told Politico.
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