westernjournal--2020-03-15--Economic Experts Caution Against Overreaction, Call for Targeted Support To Lessen Coronavirus’ Impa

Economic Experts Caution Against Overreaction, Call for Targeted Support To Lessen Coronavirus’ Impact

Multiple economic experts have cautioned Washington against overreacting in its attempts to lessen the impact of the coronavirus on the U.S. economy .
Over the weekend , the House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act with broad , bi-partisan support in a final vote tally of 363-40 .
The bill calls for free nationwide testing for the coronavirus , paid family sick leave , emergency food assistance , and enhanced unemployment benefits .
Trump supports the legislation , tweeting : “ Good teamwork between Republicans & Democrats as the House passes the big CoronaVirus Relief Bill .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ see !
” TRENDING : Twice-Deported Illegal Caught in Act of Raping Woman , Said He Thought She Would n't Remember : Report The bill will go to the Senate where it is expected to pass early in the week .
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin — who negotiated the deal with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , in consultation with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell — said at a news briefing Saturday that the federal government is still in the “ second inning ” of its response to the coronavirus , indicating economic stimulus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tax .
“ We have a lot more we need to do with Congress , ” Mnuchin said .
“ The speaker and I have acknowledged it.
” However , Paul Winfree — an economic expert at the Heritage Foundation and former director of budget policy in the Trump White House — opposed a broad-based stimulus move such as cutting the payroll tax , which funds the Social Security program .
“ Any policy response should be targeted and temporary — and tied to addressing the underlying crisis of the viral attack and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a result , ” he said in a statement to The Western Journal .
“ A payroll tax cut is the type of tool that might address a recession , so it ’ s probably not the best tool to use to combat a pandemic , ” Winfree added .
“ Moreover , a payroll tax cut does not assist those who help to minimize the public health risk by staying at home rather than reporting to work during the epidemic.
” The Cato Institute ’ s Ryan Bourne agreed , arguing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a big payroll tax cut through November ’ s election , as President Trump seems to want.
” “ The key challenge is how to ease liquidity constraints binding on households and businesses which would suffer the biggest losses of income if demand for their services collapses or their activities were required to be temporarily paused , ” the economist explained .
Bourne advocated “ for targeted measures that help otherwise viable businesses from going under or provide a degree of security for workers or contractors who would otherwise have perverse incentives to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Enterprise Institute ’ s Desmond Lachman — who served as deputy director in the International Monetary Fund ’ s Policy Development and Review Department — told The Western Journal he is fully supportive of federally funded paid sick leave .
“ The idea ( is ) that you need paid sick leave right now , ” he said .
“ You need that in order to contain the spread of this coronavirus .
What you don ’ t want is you don ’ t want people going into work sick , and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can ’ t afford to lose their pay.
” However , Lachman disagrees with both Winfree and Bourne regarding cutting the payroll tax .
“ The best side of support that can come from the budget side is if you can get the money into the economy very quickly , ” he contended .
Hadley Heath Manning , policy director for the Independent Women ’ s Forum , hopes Congress does not open the federal coffers too far in its desire to “ do something.
” “ [ L ] awmakers shouldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the problems they see without thinking strategically about the secondary or tertiary effects of their actions , ” Manning said in a statement to The Western Journal .
“ Relief should be targeted to those who need it most.
” “ My greatest hope is that we will all , as individuals , rise to the occasion by reaching out in our neighborhoods to help one another , ” she added .
“ This type of local , voluntary , private response will ultimately be more effective and more powerful than any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also keep the world economy in mind as he fashions the U.S. economic response .
“ The United States is part of the global economy , ” the financial expert said .
“ So if things go really wrong abroad that ’ s going to affect us as well .
So the best case is everybody is doing the right sort of thing , and the United States is providing leadership for a coordinated approach to what ’ s a global problem.
” At least some world leaders appeared to agree .
Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ participate in a video conference on Monday to “ coordinate research efforts on a vaccine and treatments , and work on an economic and financial response.
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Multiple economic experts have cautioned Washington against overreacting in its attempts to lessen the impact of the coronavirus on the U.S. economy.
Over the weekend, the House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act with broad, bi-partisan support in a final vote tally of 363-40.
The bill calls for free nationwide testing for the coronavirus, paid family sick leave, emergency food assistance, and enhanced unemployment benefits.
Trump supports the legislation, tweeting: “Good teamwork between Republicans & Democrats as the House passes the big CoronaVirus Relief Bill. People really pulled together. Nice to see!”
Good teamwork between Republicans & Democrats as the House passes the big CoronaVirus Relief Bill. People really pulled together. Nice to see! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 14, 2020
The bill will go to the Senate where it is expected to pass early in the week.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin — who negotiated the deal with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in consultation with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell — said at a news briefing Saturday that the federal government is still in the “second inning” of its response to the coronavirus, indicating economic stimulus measures may follow including cutting the payroll tax.
“We have a lot more we need to do with Congress,” Mnuchin said. “The speaker and I have acknowledged it.”
However, Paul Winfree — an economic expert at the Heritage Foundation and former director of budget policy in the Trump White House — opposed a broad-based stimulus move such as cutting the payroll tax, which funds the Social Security program.
“Any policy response should be targeted and temporary — and tied to addressing the underlying crisis of the viral attack and the actual problems American families may face as a result,” he said in a statement to The Western Journal.
“A payroll tax cut is the type of tool that might address a recession, so it’s probably not the best tool to use to combat a pandemic,” Winfree added. “Moreover, a payroll tax cut does not assist those who help to minimize the public health risk by staying at home rather than reporting to work during the epidemic.”
The Cato Institute’s Ryan Bourne agreed, arguing “there’s no case for a big payroll tax cut through November’s election, as President Trump seems to want.”
“The key challenge is how to ease liquidity constraints binding on households and businesses which would suffer the biggest losses of income if demand for their services collapses or their activities were required to be temporarily paused,” the economist explained.
Bourne advocated “for targeted measures that help otherwise viable businesses from going under or provide a degree of security for workers or contractors who would otherwise have perverse incentives to continue working even if sick.”
American Enterprise Institute’s Desmond Lachman — who served as deputy director in the International Monetary Fund’s Policy Development and Review Department — told The Western Journal he is fully supportive of federally funded paid sick leave.
“The idea (is) that you need paid sick leave right now,” he said. “You need that in order to contain the spread of this coronavirus. What you don’t want is you don’t want people going into work sick, and they’re going into work sick because they can’t afford to lose their pay.”
However, Lachman disagrees with both Winfree and Bourne regarding cutting the payroll tax.
“The best side of support that can come from the budget side is if you can get the money into the economy very quickly,” he contended.
Hadley Heath Manning, policy director for the Independent Women’s Forum, hopes Congress does not open the federal coffers too far in its desire to “do something.”
“[L]awmakers shouldn’t blindly throw money and mandates at the problems they see without thinking strategically about the secondary or tertiary effects of their actions,” Manning said in a statement to The Western Journal. “Relief should be targeted to those who need it most.”
“My greatest hope is that we will all, as individuals, rise to the occasion by reaching out in our neighborhoods to help one another,” she added. “This type of local, voluntary, private response will ultimately be more effective and more powerful than any government program.”
Lachman encouraged Trump to also keep the world economy in mind as he fashions the U.S. economic response.
“The United States is part of the global economy,” the financial expert said. “So if things go really wrong abroad that’s going to affect us as well. So the best case is everybody is doing the right sort of thing, and the United States is providing leadership for a coordinated approach to what’s a global problem.”
At least some world leaders appeared to agree.
Following my call with @realDonaldTrump and all G7 leaders, we agreed to organize an extraordinary Leaders Summit by videoconference on Monday on Covid-19. We will coordinate research efforts on a vaccine and treatments, and work on an economic and financial response. — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) March 13, 2020
Trump and all G7 country leaders plan to participate in a video conference on Monday to “coordinate research efforts on a vaccine and treatments, and work on an economic and financial response.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--Biden Commits to His VP Being a Woman but in Strange Moment Bernie Absolutely Refuses To Commit

Former Vice President President Joe Biden committed Sunday to choosing a woman as his running mate if he wins the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination .
But when asked if he would do the same were he the nominee , Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders refused to commit to choosing a woman .
Both candidates ’ comments came during Sunday ’ s Democratic presidential debate , hosted by CNN and Univision , in Washington , D.C. “ I commit that I will in fact pick a woman to be vice president , ” Biden said .
When asked to confirm that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be his running mate , Biden said unequivocally , “ yes.
” Biden ’ s campaign seized on that moment , tweeting out , “ My running mate will be a woman.
” When asked if he would do something similar , Sanders said it was “ likely ” he ’ d choose a woman to be his vice president .
But unlike Biden , he did not fully commit to choosing a female running mate .
But he noted that it ’ s about more than gender for him .
RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Has Hacking Cough and Breaks CDC Hygiene Rules as He Tries To Recover “ For me , it ’ s not just nominating a woman , ” Sanders said .
“ It ’ s making sure that we have a progressive woman.
” “ My very strong tendency is to move in that direction.
” Biden , for his part , has long signaled that he could choose a woman to be his running mate .
“ Whomever I pick , preferably it will be someone who was of color and/or a different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making that commitment until I know that the person I ’ m dealing with I can completely and thoroughly trust as authentic and on the same page [ as me ] , ” he told The Washington Post in August .
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Former Vice President President Joe Biden committed Sunday to choosing a woman as his running mate if he wins the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
But when asked if he would do the same were he the nominee, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders refused to commit to choosing a woman.
Both candidates’ comments came during Sunday’s Democratic presidential debate, hosted by CNN and Univision, in Washington, D.C.
“I commit that I will in fact pick a woman to be vice president,” Biden said.
When asked to confirm that he was committed to choosing a woman to be his running mate, Biden said unequivocally, “yes.”
Joe Biden commits to picking a woman as his running mate. Bernie Sanders says he will “in all likelihood” pick a woman as well pic.twitter.com/G6JLTnz2D1 — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) March 16, 2020
Biden’s campaign seized on that moment, tweeting out, “My running mate will be a woman.”
My running mate will be a woman. #DemDebate — Joe Biden (Text Join to 30330) (@JoeBiden) March 16, 2020
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When asked if he would do something similar, Sanders said it was “likely” he’d choose a woman to be his vice president.
But unlike Biden, he did not fully commit to choosing a female running mate.
“In all likelihood I will” choose a woman, Sanders said.
But he noted that it’s about more than gender for him.
.@DanaBashCNN doubles down: If you get nomination, will you pick a woman VP like Joe Biden?@BernieSanders: “In all likelihood I will. For me, it’s not just nominating a woman. It’s making sure we have progressive women…My very strong tendency is to move in that direction.” — Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) March 16, 2020
“For me, it’s not just nominating a woman,” Sanders said. “It’s making sure that we have a progressive woman.”
“My very strong tendency is to move in that direction.”
.@BernieSanders responds: “In all likelihood, I will [pick a woman to be my running mate.]” pic.twitter.com/YjUQbYlVy2 — Pod Save America (@PodSaveAmerica) March 16, 2020
Biden, for his part, has long signaled that he could choose a woman to be his running mate.
“Whomever I pick, preferably it will be someone who was of color and/or a different gender, but I’m not making that commitment until I know that the person I’m dealing with I can completely and thoroughly trust as authentic and on the same page [as me],” he told The Washington Post in August.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--In 1st Minute of Debate, Biden Has Hacking Cough and Breaks CDC Hygiene Rules as He Tries To Recover

The main topic for debate during Sunday ’ s face-off between former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders was the coronavirus pandemic sweeping through the United States .
And the theme was clear .
According to both 2020 Democratic presidential candidates , President Donald Trump was not doing a good enough job of handling the crisis .
But Biden could not make it out of his first answer of the debate without breaking one of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ’ s hygiene guidelines for protecting others from the spread of the virus .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who are confronting this new reality , ” CNN anchor Jake Tapper asked .
Biden coughed within the first few seconds of his answer .
“ First of all , my heart goes out to those , ” he said , before coughing , “ who have already lost someone.
” Notably , Biden covered his face with his hand while he coughed , which goes against CDC hygiene guidelines .
“ Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reads .
CNN and Univison , which hosted the debate , took a number of health precautions in response to concerns over the coronavirus .
For instance , the debate itself was moved from Phoenix to a studio in Washington , D.C. RELATED : Biden Commits to His VP Being a Woman but in Strange Moment Bernie Absolutely Refuses To Commit There was no live audience for the debate , and Biden and Sanders ’ podiums were placed six feet from each other .
“ Hand sanitizer , and lots of it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in the green rooms where candidates and their aides relax before the broadcast , and beside the moderators ’ desk , ” The New York Times reported .
The CDC also advises that if you cough or sneeze : “ Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds .
If soap and water are not readily available , clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 % alcohol.
” Biden actually coughed several times , and it did not appear as though he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the immediate aftermath of any of those instances .
Biden did say later in the debate that he has been carrying hand sanitizer around with him .
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The main topic for debate during Sunday’s face-off between former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders was the coronavirus pandemic sweeping through the United States.
And the theme was clear.
According to both 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, President Donald Trump was not doing a good enough job of handling the crisis.
But Biden could not make it out of his first answer of the debate without breaking one of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s hygiene guidelines for protecting others from the spread of the virus.
“What do you say to the American people who are confronting this new reality,” CNN anchor Jake Tapper asked.
Biden coughed within the first few seconds of his answer.
“First of all, my heart goes out to those,” he said, before coughing, “who have already lost someone.”
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Notably, Biden covered his face with his hand while he coughed, which goes against CDC hygiene guidelines.
“Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow,” the CDC’s website reads.
Watch below:
Joe Biden coughs directly into his hand while answering first question in #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/QRwG4ISMbH — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 16, 2020
CNN and Univison, which hosted the debate, took a number of health precautions in response to concerns over the coronavirus.
For instance, the debate itself was moved from Phoenix to a studio in Washington, D.C.
biden’s dry cough is not very reassuring #DemocraticDebate — Mey Rude (@meyrude) March 16, 2020
There was no live audience for the debate, and Biden and Sanders’ podiums were placed six feet from each other.
Joe Biden repeating what Bernie says in between coughs is definitely a “mood” — Mitra Jouhari (@tweetrajouhari) March 16, 2020
“Hand sanitizer, and lots of it, is readily available: inside the studio, in the green rooms where candidates and their aides relax before the broadcast, and beside the moderators’ desk,” The New York Times reported.
The CDC also advises that if you cough or sneeze: “Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.”
Biden actually coughed several times, and it did not appear as though he washed his hands or used hand sanitizer in the immediate aftermath of any of those instances.
Biden did say later in the debate that he has been carrying hand sanitizer around with him.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--TX Gov. Overrides Transport Laws So Grocery Stores Can Restock Faster

Government rules and regulations never make things any easier for Americans .
When we need quick action , we have to start cutting them .
That is precisely what Texas Gov .
Greg Abbott announced he was doing on Sunday in light of the coronavirus pandemic .
“ To get more supplies in our grocery stores more quickly I will remove any regulatory barrier that stands in the way , ” the GOP governor tweeted .
“ Texas is now allowing trucks that deliver alcohol to also deliver grocery supplies.
” Why this regulation exists to begin with is anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a time of crisis is a wise idea .
The governor believes this deregulation is going to help grocery stores keep their shelves stocked for their customers .
“ This is yet another example of the private sector stepping up and Texans helping Texans as we all work to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in our state , ” he said , KXXV reported .
“ I thank the Texas Alcoholic and Beverage Commission for its assistance in this effort .
By waiving these regulations , we are streamlining the process to replenish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state .
“ We are all in this together , and I want to remind all Texans that hoarding resources is neither necessary nor productive .
“ Texas has the supplies to meet the needs of Texans , and we will continue to expedite the flow of groceries to stores across the state , ” he said .
At a time when New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and other leftists have called for authoritarian measures , Abbott has taken a capitalist approach .
Democratic leaders like de Blasio believe that having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is somehow going to help .
RELATED : After US Virus Outbreak , Mexico Suddenly Wants Border Security House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wanted to use the pandemic to get more funding for her abortion agenda .
But Abbott has chosen to utilize the private sector , which is almost always the best bet .
It ’ s a stark contrast in philosophy .
Democrats believe that the government is best suited to take care of you , and should take care of you from cradle to grave .
Conservatives believe that humans are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care of themselves and each other through self-reliance and the mutual exchange of goods and services for compensation .
Considering how this virus started in the communist hellhole of China and is ravaging the quasi-socialist nation of Italy , it would stand to reason that government intervention is not the best bet .
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Government rules and regulations never make things any easier for Americans. When we need quick action, we have to start cutting them.
That is precisely what Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was doing on Sunday in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
To get more supplies in our grocery stores more quickly I will remove any regulatory barrier that stands in the way. Texas is now allowing trucks that deliver alcohol to also deliver grocery supplies. #COVID19 #coronavirus #txlege https://t.co/rO7DA273iB — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) March 15, 2020
“To get more supplies in our grocery stores more quickly I will remove any regulatory barrier that stands in the way,” the GOP governor tweeted.
“Texas is now allowing trucks that deliver alcohol to also deliver grocery supplies.”
Why this regulation exists to begin with is anyone’s guess but cutting it in a time of crisis is a wise idea.
The governor believes this deregulation is going to help grocery stores keep their shelves stocked for their customers.
“This is yet another example of the private sector stepping up and Texans helping Texans as we all work to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in our state,” he said, KXXV reported.
Do you think the private sector can help the economy during a crisis more than the government can? Yes No
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“I thank the Texas Alcoholic and Beverage Commission for its assistance in this effort. By waiving these regulations, we are streamlining the process to replenish the shelves in grocery stores across the state.
“We are all in this together, and I want to remind all Texans that hoarding resources is neither necessary nor productive.
“Texas has the supplies to meet the needs of Texans, and we will continue to expedite the flow of groceries to stores across the state,” he said.
At a time when New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and other leftists have called for authoritarian measures, Abbott has taken a capitalist approach.
Democratic leaders like de Blasio believe that having the government seize control of private industries is somehow going to help.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wanted to use the pandemic to get more funding for her abortion agenda.
But Abbott has chosen to utilize the private sector, which is almost always the best bet.
It’s a stark contrast in philosophy. Democrats believe that the government is best suited to take care of you, and should take care of you from cradle to grave.
Conservatives believe that humans are granted by God the ability to take care of themselves and each other through self-reliance and the mutual exchange of goods and services for compensation.
Considering how this virus started in the communist hellhole of China and is ravaging the quasi-socialist nation of Italy, it would stand to reason that government intervention is not the best bet.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--Man Stands Outside Wife’s Nursing Home To Celebrate 67th Wedding Anniversary

On March 14 in Stafford Springs , Connecticut , Nancy Shellard looked out the second-story window of her nursing home , waving and blowing kisses to her loving husband on their 67th wedding anniversary .
Below , Bob Shellard proudly stood holding a beautiful homemade sign that read , “ I ’ ve loved you 67 years and still do .
Happy Anniversary.
” Sadly , Bob couldn ’ t visit his wife of nearly seven decades in person due to coronavirus concerns .
However , he wasn ’ t going to let the visitor ban stop him from celebrating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stand below her window with his sign and balloons in hand .
“ This is the first anniversary that Bob and Nancy have ever been apart , ” the couple ’ s daughter Laura told WVIT .
“ Before the ban , Bob came to visit her every day.
” “ They have always been an inspiration to us and I think just seeing every year go by that they still express it in some way on their anniversary , ” Laura said .
“ It makes me feel bad because I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know she can ’ t be , ” Bob said .
Nancy suffers from both Alzheimer ’ s and dementia and may not remember her husband ’ s sweet gesture .
Even so , her determined spouse wanted to make sure the love of his life knew how special she was to him .
Given that Nancy told the staff she felt like a queen , it ’ s safe to say his mission was accomplished .
“ There ’ s just a sweetness to the two of them and what they share @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s just been an example for us , for all of us of kids .
So all four of us have really learned a lot from them and I can only hope that I have half as much as what they have shared over the years , ” Laura added .
Let their story be a reminder to us all : RELATED : Chick-fil-A Delivers 1,000 Free Meals to Hospital Staff To Thank Them Even during the coronavirus scare , love can be patient and kind , bearing all things , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and enduring all things , just like 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 encourages .
“ I wouldn ’ t want anybody else , ” Bob shared about his wife .
“ I don ’ t think she could put up with anybody else besides me.
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On March 14 in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, Nancy Shellard looked out the second-story window of her nursing home, waving and blowing kisses to her loving husband on their 67th wedding anniversary.
Below, Bob Shellard proudly stood holding a beautiful homemade sign that read, “I’ve loved you 67 years and still do. Happy Anniversary.”
Sadly, Bob couldn’t visit his wife of nearly seven decades in person due to coronavirus concerns. However, he wasn’t going to let the visitor ban stop him from celebrating with his bride, so he arranged to stand below her window with his sign and balloons in hand.
“This is the first anniversary that Bob and Nancy have ever been apart,” the couple’s daughter Laura told WVIT. “Before the ban, Bob came to visit her every day.”
“They have always been an inspiration to us and I think just seeing every year go by that they still express it in some way on their anniversary,” Laura said.
“It makes me feel bad because I want her down with me and I know she can’t be,” Bob said.
Nancy suffers from both Alzheimer’s and dementia and may not remember her husband’s sweet gesture. Even so, her determined spouse wanted to make sure the love of his life knew how special she was to him.
Given that Nancy told the staff she felt like a queen, it’s safe to say his mission was accomplished.
“There’s just a sweetness to the two of them and what they share,” their daughter said.
“It’s just been an example for us, for all of us of kids. So all four of us have really learned a lot from them and I can only hope that I have half as much as what they have shared over the years,” Laura added.
Let their story be a reminder to us all:
Even during the coronavirus scare, love can be patient and kind, bearing all things, believing all things, hoping all things and enduring all things, just like 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 encourages.
“I wouldn’t want anybody else,” Bob shared about his wife.
“I don’t think she could put up with anybody else besides me.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--Airlines Beg Government for Over $50 Billion in Aid as Coronavirus Hits Them Hard

U.S. airlines are requesting more than $ 50 billion in government assistance as the industry struggles as a result of the coronavirus outbreak , an airline lobbying group said Monday .
The industry lobbing group Airlines for America is requesting that passenger and freight carriers receive a bailout that includes up to $ 25 billion in grants and another $ 25 billion in low or zero-interest loans .
“ The economic impact on U.S. airlines , their employees , travelers and the shipping public is staggering .
This crisis hit a previously robust , healthy industry at lightning speed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this crisis will continue to worsen , ” the group said in a statement Monday .
“ U.S .
carriers are in need of immediate assistance as the current economic environment is simply not sustainable.
” The group , which represents some of the country ’ s largest passenger and cargo carriers , also asked for additional tax relief in an online document outlining its request .
For passenger carriers , the group is seeking grants of $ 25 billion to “ compensate for reduced liquidity ( net of financing ) – from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2020 , ” according to the document .
Airlines for America is further asking for $ 4 billion in grants for cargo carriers , and for zero-interest unsecured loans in the amount of $ 25 billion for both passenger and cargo carriers .
“ U.S .
airlines take great pride in the 750,000 men and women they directly employ — from pilots , flight attendants , to reservation agents and mechanics .
Each U.S. carrier is having direct and continuous conversations with their employees , and everyone understands the severity of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The current economic environment is simply not sustainable , and it is compounded by the fact that the crisis does not appear to have an end in sight.
” The lobbying group represents 10 U.S. passenger and cargo airlines , including United , American , Southwest and Delta , in addition to cargo carriers UPS and FedEx .
The airline industry has been reeling in recent weeks as moratoriums on travel to Europe and Asia have been imposed in an effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus .
There has also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temporarily suspended or restricted to and from some regions of the country .
As a result , the country ’ s largest carriers have found themselves in a dire situation ahead of the industry ’ s peak travel season .
“ In the short space of two weeks , U.S. airlines have seen their positions of strong financial health deteriorate remarkably rapidly , ” the lobbying group said in an outline of its requests , according to CNBC .
RELATED : Trump Issues Tough New Coronavirus Guidelines , Projects Outbreak To Persist Into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commercial air transportation related to COVID-19 is causing unprecedented harm to the U.S. airline industry.
” President Donald Trump has vowed to stand by the airline industry .
During Monday ’ s White House coronavirus task force briefing , the president said the government would answer the industry ’ s call for assistance .
“ We ’ re going to back the airlines 100 percent − it ’ s not their fault , ” he said .
“ It ’ s nobody ’ s fault.
” “ We ’ re going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much , ” Trump added .
“ We have to back the airlines.
” Airlines for America says that it “ advocates on behalf of the leading U.S. airlines , both passenger and cargo carriers , ” in addition to working “ collaboratively with industry stakeholders , federal agencies , the Administration , Congress , labor and other groups to improve aviation for the traveling and shipping public.
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U.S. airlines are requesting more than $50 billion in government assistance as the industry struggles as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, an airline lobbying group said Monday.
The industry lobbing group Airlines for America is requesting that passenger and freight carriers receive a bailout that includes up to $25 billion in grants and another $25 billion in low or zero-interest loans.
“The economic impact on U.S. airlines, their employees, travelers and the shipping public is staggering. This crisis hit a previously robust, healthy industry at lightning speed and we remain concerned that the impacts of this crisis will continue to worsen,” the group said in a statement Monday.
“U.S. carriers are in need of immediate assistance as the current economic environment is simply not sustainable.”
The group, which represents some of the country’s largest passenger and cargo carriers, also asked for additional tax relief in an online document outlining its request.
For passenger carriers, the group is seeking grants of $25 billion to “compensate for reduced liquidity (net of financing) – from Dec. 31, 2019 through Dec. 31, 2020,” according to the document.
Airlines for America is further asking for $4 billion in grants for cargo carriers, and for zero-interest unsecured loans in the amount of $25 billion for both passenger and cargo carriers.
“U.S. airlines take great pride in the 750,000 men and women they directly employ — from pilots, flight attendants, to reservation agents and mechanics. Each U.S. carrier is having direct and continuous conversations with their employees, and everyone understands the severity of the situation,” the document read.
“The current economic environment is simply not sustainable, and it is compounded by the fact that the crisis does not appear to have an end in sight.”
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The lobbying group represents 10 U.S. passenger and cargo airlines, including United, American, Southwest and Delta, in addition to cargo carriers UPS and FedEx.
The airline industry has been reeling in recent weeks as moratoriums on travel to Europe and Asia have been imposed in an effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
There has also been speculation that domestic travel could be temporarily suspended or restricted to and from some regions of the country.
As a result, the country’s largest carriers have found themselves in a dire situation ahead of the industry’s peak travel season.
“In the short space of two weeks, U.S. airlines have seen their positions of strong financial health deteriorate remarkably rapidly,” the lobbying group said in an outline of its requests, according to CNBC.
“The downturn in demand for commercial air transportation related to COVID-19 is causing unprecedented harm to the U.S. airline industry.”
President Donald Trump has vowed to stand by the airline industry.
During Monday’s White House coronavirus task force briefing, the president said the government would answer the industry’s call for assistance.
“We’re going to back the airlines 100 percent − it’s not their fault,” he said. “It’s nobody’s fault.”
“We’re going to be backstopping the airlines and helping them very much,” Trump added. “We have to back the airlines.”
Airlines for America says that it “advocates on behalf of the leading U.S. airlines, both passenger and cargo carriers,” in addition to working “collaboratively with industry stakeholders, federal agencies, the Administration, Congress, labor and other groups to improve aviation for the traveling and shipping public.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--Trump Issues Tough New Coronavirus Guidelines, Projects Outbreak To Persist Into Summer

President Donald Trump announced new guidelines on Monday in response to the coronavirus outbreak , including recommending that people avoid groups of more than 10 people for the next 15 days .
“ We ’ ve made the decision to further toughen the guidelines and blunt the infection now , ” Trump said at the White House .
The guidelines are titled ‘ The President ’ s Coronavirus Guidelines for America : 15 days to slow the spread.
’ The administration is advising Americans to avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 people , discretionary travel , and eating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump stated his experts are also calling for students to be schooled at home when possible .
“ If everyone makes this change , or these critical changes and sacrifices now , we will rally together as one nation and we will defeat the virus , ” he added .
“ We ’ re going to have a big celebration all together.
” “ With several weeks of focused action , we can turn the corner and turn it quickly , ” Trump said .
The president went on to announce that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undergoing the phase 1 clinical trial with the Food and Drug Administration .
“ This is one of the fastest vaccine development launches in history , ” he said .
Regarding the new guidelines , Dr. Anthony Fauci , with the National Institutes of Health , said , “ It isn ’ t an overreaction , ” noting at the outbreak of an infectious disease , “ you are always behind where you think you are.
” Trump responded to reports that he planned to put in place a national curfew , saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this time .
“ We haven ’ t really determined to do that at all , ” he said .
“ And hopefully we won ’ t have to .
That ’ s a very big step .
It ’ s a step we can take , but we haven ’ t decided to do it.
” “ At this point , not nationwide , ” the chief executive added , referring to a nationwide lockdown .
“ We may look at certain areas , certain hotspots as they call them.
” RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 Billion in Aid as Coronavirus Hits Them Hard When asked when he believes the country may turn the corner on containing the virus , Trump said it could be well into the summer .
“ If we do a really good job , we ’ ll not only hold the death down to a level that is much lower than the other way , had we not done a good job , but people are talking about July , August , something like that , ” he explained .
Vice President Mike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead the administration ’ s coronavirus response , explained the purpose of the new , stronger guidelines is to slow the spread of the virus .
“ This guidance for the next 15 days is what our experts say is the best opportunity we have to lower the infection rate over the entire course of the coronavirus , ” Pence said .
“ This is advice on behalf of the president of the United States , to every American , what you can do over the next 15 days to prevent the spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We ’ re called on every American to do your part , because together we ’ ll get through this and we ’ ll find our way forward , ” Pence said .
The new guidance advising Americans not to gather in groups of more than 10 people over the next 15 days came after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended on Sunday the canceling or postponing of gatherings of over 50 people for the next eight weeks .
Following Monday ’ s news conference , Trump addressed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Yesterday I spoke with the great American Grocers and Supply Chain Executives .
We are confident that supply will continue to meet demand nationwide , ” he tweeted .
“ These beacons of our community will remain open for you , no matter what .
We are working hard to remove any barriers to that effort !
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President Donald Trump announced new guidelines on Monday in response to the coronavirus outbreak, including recommending that people avoid groups of more than 10 people for the next 15 days.
“We’ve made the decision to further toughen the guidelines and blunt the infection now,” Trump said at the White House.
The guidelines are titled ‘The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America: 15 days to slow the spread.’
The administration is advising Americans to avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 people, discretionary travel, and eating and drinking in bars and restaurants.
Trump stated his experts are also calling for students to be schooled at home when possible.
“If everyone makes this change, or these critical changes and sacrifices now, we will rally together as one nation and we will defeat the virus,” he added. “We’re going to have a big celebration all together.”
“With several weeks of focused action, we can turn the corner and turn it quickly,” Trump said.
The president went on to announce that a vaccine has been developed that is currently undergoing the phase 1 clinical trial with the Food and Drug Administration.
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“This is one of the fastest vaccine development launches in history,” he said.
Regarding the new guidelines, Dr. Anthony Fauci, with the National Institutes of Health, said, “It isn’t an overreaction,” noting at the outbreak of an infectious disease, “you are always behind where you think you are.”
Trump responded to reports that he planned to put in place a national curfew, saying that he does not intend to at this time.
“We haven’t really determined to do that at all,” he said. “And hopefully we won’t have to. That’s a very big step. It’s a step we can take, but we haven’t decided to do it.”
“At this point, not nationwide,” the chief executive added, referring to a nationwide lockdown. “We may look at certain areas, certain hotspots as they call them.”
When asked when he believes the country may turn the corner on containing the virus, Trump said it could be well into the summer.
“If we do a really good job, we’ll not only hold the death down to a level that is much lower than the other way, had we not done a good job, but people are talking about July, August, something like that,” he explained.
Vice President Mike Pence, who Trump has tapped to lead the administration’s coronavirus response, explained the purpose of the new, stronger guidelines is to slow the spread of the virus.
“This guidance for the next 15 days is what our experts say is the best opportunity we have to lower the infection rate over the entire course of the coronavirus,” Pence said.
President @realDonaldTrump has issued new #Coronavirus guidelines for America for the next 15 days to slow the spread and continue to protect our health. “Each and every one of us has a critical role to play in stopping the spread and transmission of the virus.” @POTUS pic.twitter.com/e9vxuH8hCs — Stephanie Grisham (@PressSec) March 16, 2020
“This is advice on behalf of the president of the United States, to every American, what you can do over the next 15 days to prevent the spread of the coronavirus,” he added.
“We’re called on every American to do your part, because together we’ll get through this and we’ll find our way forward,” Pence said.
The new guidance advising Americans not to gather in groups of more than 10 people over the next 15 days came after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended on Sunday the canceling or postponing of gatherings of over 50 people for the next eight weeks.
Following Monday’s news conference, Trump addressed the issue of food shortages at grocery stores.
“Yesterday I spoke with the great American Grocers and Supply Chain Executives. We are confident that supply will continue to meet demand nationwide,” he tweeted.
Yesterday I spoke with the great American Grocers and Supply Chain Executives. We are confident that supply will continue to meet demand nationwide. These beacons of our community will remain open for you, no matter what. We are working hard to remove any barriers to that effort! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 16, 2020
“These beacons of our community will remain open for you, no matter what. We are working hard to remove any barriers to that effort!”
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--Mitt Romney Proposes Giving $1,000 to Every American Adult in Response to Coronavirus

Sen. Mitt Romney has proposed giving every U.S. adult a $ 1,000 check to help them cover their immediate financial needs and to help stimulate the economy as the country struggles to stop the spread of the coronavirus outbreak .
The Republican from Utah announced the proposal Monday to not only contain the spread of the virus but also to curtail what is quickly becoming an economic crisis .
“ Every American adult should immediately receive $ 1,000 to help ensure families and workers can meet their short-term obligations and increase spending in the economy , ” Romney ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The senator said that under his proposal , the stimulus checks would be a one-time cash infusion .
“ Congress took similar action during the 2001 and 2008 recessions .
While expansions of paid leave , unemployment insurance , and SNAP benefits are crucial , the check will help fill the gaps for Americans that may not quickly navigate different government options , ” the news release said .
Romney said his proposal is in addition to measures currently being undertaken by Congress to offer financial relief to workers and businesses affected by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House coronavirus response package contains critical measures to help families in Utah and across the nation in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak , and the Senate should act swiftly on this legislation , ” Romney said in a statement .
“ We also urgently need to build on this legislation with additional action to help families and small businesses meet their short-term financial obligations , ease the financial burden on students entering the workforce , and protect health workers on the front lines and their patients by improving telehealth services , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pushing these measures as Senate discussions continue about an additional relief package , ” the senator said .
Romney ’ s office said the checks “ will help fill the gaps for Americans that may not quickly navigate different government options.
” He also proposed offering grants , not loans , to small businesses being affected by the virus and the rapidly spreading uncertainty that has accompanied it .
Under his proposal , the Small Business Administration would grant funds to qualified small businesses that apply for but do not receive Economic Injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure small businesses can meet short-term obligations , such as payroll and rent , without forcing them into future bankruptcies , ” the senator ’ s news release said .
Romney also proposed easing the financial burden for students by offering student loan deferments for recent college graduates and by increasing Pell Grant amounts to lessen “ the burden on some students who had to make unexpected travel , housing , and storage purchases due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
” RELATED : Over Twice as Many Democrats as Republicans Approve of Mitt Romney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passed a second package early over the weekend to ease the burden of the pandemic on working Americans .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is among Republicans who are concerned that the current legislative proposals do not do enough to help Americans who are facing extreme financial burdens , and particularly those who might have been or could be laid off from work .
“ Senate Republicans feel strongly that this bill must only be the beginning of Congress ’ s efforts to support our nation ’ s economy and stand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a statement , The Hill reported .
McConnell added that discussions are “ underway ” regarding providing direct economic relief to Americans and to help stimulate the economy .
“ The Senate is eager to work with the Administration and the House to deliver the solutions our nation deserves , ” he said .
The Down Jones Industrial Average plunged nearly 3,000 points , or 12.9 percent , Monday amid fears about the coronavirus .
It was the largest point drop in the Dow ’ s history .
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Sen. Mitt Romney has proposed giving every U.S. adult a $1,000 check to help them cover their immediate financial needs and to help stimulate the economy as the country struggles to stop the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Republican from Utah announced the proposal Monday to not only contain the spread of the virus but also to curtail what is quickly becoming an economic crisis.
“Every American adult should immediately receive $1,000 to help ensure families and workers can meet their short-term obligations and increase spending in the economy,” Romney’s office said in a news release.
The senator said that under his proposal, the stimulus checks would be a one-time cash infusion.
“Congress took similar action during the 2001 and 2008 recessions. While expansions of paid leave, unemployment insurance, and SNAP benefits are crucial, the check will help fill the gaps for Americans that may not quickly navigate different government options,” the news release said.
Romney said his proposal is in addition to measures currently being undertaken by Congress to offer financial relief to workers and businesses affected by the spread of COVID-19.
“The House coronavirus response package contains critical measures to help families in Utah and across the nation in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, and the Senate should act swiftly on this legislation,” Romney said in a statement.
“We also urgently need to build on this legislation with additional action to help families and small businesses meet their short-term financial obligations, ease the financial burden on students entering the workforce, and protect health workers on the front lines and their patients by improving telehealth services,” he said.
“I will be pushing these measures as Senate discussions continue about an additional relief package,” the senator said.
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Romney’s office said the checks “will help fill the gaps for Americans that may not quickly navigate different government options.”
He also proposed offering grants, not loans, to small businesses being affected by the virus and the rapidly spreading uncertainty that has accompanied it.
Under his proposal, the Small Business Administration would grant funds to qualified small businesses that apply for but do not receive Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
“This program would ensure small businesses can meet short-term obligations, such as payroll and rent, without forcing them into future bankruptcies,” the senator’s news release said.
Romney also proposed easing the financial burden for students by offering student loan deferments for recent college graduates and by increasing Pell Grant amounts to lessen “the burden on some students who had to make unexpected travel, housing, and storage purchases due to the COVID-19 outbreak.”
The Hill reported the House passed a second package early over the weekend to ease the burden of the pandemic on working Americans.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is among Republicans who are concerned that the current legislative proposals do not do enough to help Americans who are facing extreme financial burdens, and particularly those who might have been or could be laid off from work.
“Senate Republicans feel strongly that this bill must only be the beginning of Congress’s efforts to support our nation’s economy and stand with American families,” McConnell said in a statement, The Hill reported.
McConnell added that discussions are “underway” regarding providing direct economic relief to Americans and to help stimulate the economy.
“The Senate is eager to work with the Administration and the House to deliver the solutions our nation deserves,” he said.
The Down Jones Industrial Average plunged nearly 3,000 points, or 12.9 percent, Monday amid fears about the coronavirus.
It was the largest point drop in the Dow’s history.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--Chick-fil-A Delivers 1,000 Free Meals to Hospital Staff To Thank Them

Restaurants are closing .
Companies are sending employees home to work remotely .
Schools are closed , many until April .
Stores have been stripped bare .
We ’ re all scrambling to adjust to a new normal for the time being , and many companies are having to rethink the way they operate or face extinction .
Social isolation could sound the death knell for many organizations , but others are finding ways to continue reaching their customers .
Many restaurants have been forced to close their dining rooms , leaving those without pick-up or drive-thru options high and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of fast-food services — many Chick-fil-A locations included — that are adapting and mobilizing .
“ To support and care for the health & well-being of our Guests and Team Members , our dining room seating is temporarily closed , ” the Cascade Park location posted on Facebook on March 16 .
“ Our team is looking forward to serving you in the drive-thru , inside for carryout orders only ( placed at the front counter or on the Chick-fil-A App ) , or at curbside delivery via the Chick-fil-A App .
Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – Saturday 6:30am – 10:00pm.
” Their app makes ordering even easier , and now that they ’ ve added delivery as an option , there are even more ways to get your chicken sandwich fix .
“ Off to the next delivery , ” they shared on March 14 .
“ Did you know that we deliver not only food but a great attitude ?
It comes free with a smile on the side.
” But it ’ s Saturday ’ s delivery in Vancouver , Washington , that has grabbed people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park location blessed local healthcare providers with a much-needed meal break .
“ Today , we were truly honored to partner with PeaceHealth Southwest to serve their fantastic team , ” the Chick-fil-A Cascade Park Facebook account posted on March 14 .
“ We are so grateful to John Dombroski and his team at Chick-fil-A Cascade Park in Vancouver for delivering and serving 1,000 meals to our hard-working caregivers today , ” the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center posted .
“ Your kindness in a tough time is appreciated more than you can know.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Full of Hundreds of Dollars in Cash at Restaurant According to KATU , some of the health center employees were in tears over the generous delivery .
Many commented on the original post shared by the medical center , and both onlookers and staff that were present and benefited from Chick-fil-A ’ s generosity chimed in .
“ So cool , ” wrote one person .
“ PEACEHEALTH great place to work , I love all the people I work with .
Thanks CF for the wonderful token.
” “ Thank you so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another .
“ [ W ] e are all so appreciative of your kindness !
it was delicious and brightened our work day !
” During a time when everyone is being asked to stay home , those on the front lines are hard at work to keep patients safe and keep the virus contained .
This was a lovely way that one restaurant used the gifts at its disposal to bless those taking care of us all .
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Restaurants are closing. Companies are sending employees home to work remotely. Schools are closed. Stores have been stripped bare.
We’re all scrambling to adjust to a new normal for the time being, and many companies are having to rethink the way they operate or face extinction. Social isolation could sound the death knell for many organizations, but others are finding ways to continue reaching their customers.
Many restaurants have been forced to close their dining rooms, leaving those without pick-up or drive-thru options high and dry. Fortunately, there are plenty of fast-food services — many Chick-fil-A locations included — that are adapting and mobilizing.
“To support and care for the health & well-being of our Guests and Team Members, our dining room seating is temporarily closed,” the Cascade Park location posted on Facebook on March 16.
“Our team is looking forward to serving you in the drive-thru, inside for carryout orders only (placed at the front counter or on the Chick-fil-A App), or at curbside delivery via the Chick-fil-A App. Our operating hours remain the same, Monday – Saturday 6:30am – 10:00pm.”
Their app makes ordering even easier, and now that they’ve added delivery as an option, there are even more ways to get your chicken sandwich fix.
“Off to the next delivery,” they shared on March 14. “Did you know that we deliver not only food but a great attitude? It comes free with a smile on the side.”
But it’s a delivery in Vancouver, Washington, that has grabbed people’s attention, when the Cascade Park location blessed local healthcare providers with a much-needed meal break.
“Today, we were truly honored to partner with PeaceHealth Southwest to serve their fantastic team,” the Chick-fil-A Cascade Park Facebook account posted on March 14.
“We are so grateful to John Dombroski and his team at Chick-fil-A Cascade Park in Vancouver for delivering and serving 1,000 meals to our hard-working caregivers today,” the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center posted.
“Your kindness in a tough time is appreciated more than you can know.”
According to KATU, some of the health center employees were in tears over the generous delivery.
Many commented on the original post shared by the medical center, and both onlookers and staff that were present and benefited from Chick-fil-A’s generosity chimed in.
“So cool,” wrote one person. “PEACEHEALTH great place to work, I love all the people I work with. Thanks CF for the wonderful token.”
“Thank you so much Chic fil a,” wrote another. “[W]e are all so appreciative of your kindness! it was delicious and brightened our work day!”
During a time when everyone is being asked to stay home, those on the front lines are hard at work to keep patients safe and keep the virus contained. This was a lovely way that one restaurant used the gifts at its disposal to bless those taking care of us all.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--Pence Spokeswoman Calls Out CNN Reporter’s ‘Not Correct’ National Curfew Claim

A spokeswoman for Vice President Mike Pence on Monday shot down a CNN reporter who said the Trump administration was considering a nationwide curfew in response to the coronavirus outbreak .
CNN anchor and chief national security correspondent Jim Sciutto had said Monday morning on Twitter , “ New : There are active discussions within the Trump administration to encourage a possible ‘ curfew ’ across the nation in which non-essential businesses would have to close by a certain time each night.
” Pence spokeswoman Katie Miller tweeted in response , “ This is not correct.
” Deputy White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s claim , tweeting simply , “ This is not true !
” President Donald Trump has tapped Pence to lead the administration ’ s coronavirus response .
Regarding a possible curfew , Trump said during a Monday news conference , “ We haven ’ t really determined to do that at all .
And hopefully we won ’ t have to .
That ’ s a very big step .
It is a step we can take , but we haven ’ t decided to do it.
” His administration offered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans to avoid groups of more than 10 people for the next 15 days .
“ With several weeks of focused action , we can turn the corner and turn it quickly , ” the president said .
On Sunday , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended canceling or postponing gatherings of over 50 people for the next eight weeks .
Multiple state governors and mayors of large cities — including New York , Chicago , New Orleans , Denver and Los Angeles — have ordered all restaurants to close their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported that Trump offered encouraging words on his call with the nation ’ s governors .
“ We ’ re going to get it remedied and hopefully very quickly , ” he said .
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told CNBC ‘ s Jim Cramer on Monday there will be a lot of “ pent-up demand ” created by the coronavirus when the outbreak subsides .
“ We ’ ll always be thinking about what happens after we get through this , ” Mnuchin said .
“ There will be a huge amount of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said .
“ And it will be done.
” Over the weekend , the House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on a vote of 363-40 .
The bill calls for free nationwide testing for the coronavirus , paid family sick leave , emergency food assistance and enhanced unemployment benefits .
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A spokeswoman for Vice President Mike Pence on Monday shot down a CNN reporter who said the Trump administration was considering a nationwide curfew in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
CNN anchor and chief national security correspondent Jim Sciutto had said Monday morning on Twitter, “New: There are active discussions within the Trump administration to encourage a possible ‘curfew’ across the nation in which non-essential businesses would have to close by a certain time each night.”
Pence spokeswoman Katie Miller tweeted in response, “This is not correct.”
This is not correct. https://t.co/Wh458d8TAK — Katie Miller (@VPPressSec) March 16, 2020
Deputy White House press secretary Judd Deere also disputed CNN’s claim, tweeting simply, “This is not true!”
This is not true! https://t.co/xhdtRUsOa9 — Judd Deere (@JuddPDeere45) March 16, 2020
President Donald Trump has tapped Pence to lead the administration’s coronavirus response.
Regarding a possible curfew, Trump said during a Monday news conference, “We haven’t really determined to do that at all. And hopefully we won’t have to. That’s a very big step. It is a step we can take, but we haven’t decided to do it.”
His administration offered new guidance during the briefing, asking Americans to avoid groups of more than 10 people for the next 15 days.
“With several weeks of focused action, we can turn the corner and turn it quickly,” the president said.
On Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended canceling or postponing gatherings of over 50 people for the next eight weeks.
Multiple state governors and mayors of large cities — including New York, Chicago, New Orleans, Denver and Los Angeles — have ordered all restaurants to close their dining areas.
The New York Times reported that Trump offered encouraging words on his call with the nation’s governors.
“We’re going to get it remedied and hopefully very quickly,” he said.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told CNBC‘s Jim Cramer on Monday there will be a lot of “pent-up demand” created by the coronavirus when the outbreak subsides.
“We’ll always be thinking about what happens after we get through this,” Mnuchin said.
“There will be a huge amount of pent-up demand when this is done,” he said. “And it will be done.”
Over the weekend, the House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on a vote of 363-40.
The bill calls for free nationwide testing for the coronavirus, paid family sick leave, emergency food assistance and enhanced unemployment benefits.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--AOC’s Mid-Debate Attack on Biden Shows How Much Trouble He’ll Have in the General Election

Joe Biden might be on his way to winning in his Democratic nomination fight with Sen. Bernie Sanders , but he ’ s a long , long way from winning over Sanders supporters he ’ s going to need come November .
A Twitter post published by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez before Sunday ’ s Biden-Sanders debate was even over shows just how hard that ’ s going to be .
Ocasio-Cortez , the slender leftist with the megaphone voice in the modern Democratic Party , all but called the former vice president a flat-out liar as she listed a series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ liberal heart – banning fracking , going easy on debt deadbeats , and , of course , federal funding for abortions .
Ocasio-Cortez is far from alone .
Only 40 percent of Sanders backers who voted in Michigan ’ s primary last week told pollsters they would be willing to vote for the party ’ s nominee regardless of who it is , Politico reported Friday .
Four in five — 80 percent of Sanders backers – would be dissatisfied with Biden at the top of the ticket , according to Politico And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LyinBiden “ was fifth in the U.S. Twitter trending charts on Monday morning as users reacted to clips of Biden at last night ’ s CNN debate.
” ( “ # LyinBiden ” must be Democrat-speak .
President Donald Trump ’ s fans would be more likely to call Biden “ Sleepy Joe.
” ) The Democratic Party isn ’ t just not united .
As Ocasio-Cortez ’ s words to the man who ’ s almost certain to become the Democratic nominee , the party is in a civil war .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the criticism from Sanders supporters like Ocasio-Cortez that Biden lacks sufficient purity from a leftist point of view doesn ’ t make the former vice president a “ moderate ” — as the mainstream media misleadingly suggests .
He ’ s dangerously liberal in his own right , and even more dangerously vulnerable to pressures from his party ’ s left wing to get even more so if the calamity of a Biden presidency were ever actually to occur .
And Biden doesn ’ t just have suspect mental faculties , as many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweet pointed out , he ’ s suspect when it comes to some top leftist priorities .
Some of the responses show how difficult it might be for Biden to rally the party to its full strength if he wins the nomination .
Some Sanders supporters even compared Biden to Trump – which is about as deep an insult as you can get among our leftist brethren .
In 2012 , when former Massachusetts Gov .
Mitt Romney was the GOP nominee to challenge then-President Barack Obama , the kind of socialized health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ State was uncomfortably close enough to Obamacare to cost him the support of a good part of the Republican electorate .
Eight years later , the party ’ s roles are reversed , and it ’ s the presumptive Democratic nominee who ’ s being accused of being too close to Republicans for his party ’ s base .
In uncertain times , it would take a fool to make a prediction about how November ’ s voting will shake out – eight months is a long time in politics under any circumstances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wracked by a coronavirus pandemic and a battery of steps to keep it under control , it ’ s an eternity .
But there ’ s one bet that ’ s rock-solid : Biden might win the nomination , but he ’ s not going to get a significant portion of Sanders ’ supporters .
Assume that the primary day poll in Michigan that found only 40 percent of Sanders voters were ready to support the Democratic nominee regardless of who it was actually low-balled liberal loathing for Trump .
Assume another 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and vote for the Democratic candidate just to get rid of Trump .
That would still leave 40 percent of Sanders supporters not rallying to the Democratic cause .
Regardless of how the Democratic fight finishes up , Trump is going to need every last Republican and conservative vote he can get – and there ’ s not one good reason he shouldn ’ t get them all .
For progressive Democrats , though , supporting Biden is a different story .
Even if Biden wins the nomination , he has a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own party .
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Joe Biden might be on his way to winning in his Democratic nomination fight with Sen. Bernie Sanders, but he’s a long, long way from winning over Sanders supporters he’s going to need come November.
A Twitter post published by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez before Sunday’s Biden-Sanders debate was even over shows just how hard that’s going to be.
Ocasio-Cortez, the slender leftist with the megaphone voice in the modern Democratic Party, all but called the former vice president a flat-out liar as she listed a series of causes that are dear to the liberal heart – banning fracking, going easy on debt deadbeats, and, of course, federal funding for abortions.
Ocasio-Cortez is far from alone. Only 40 percent of Sanders backers who voted in Michigan’s primary last week told pollsters they would be willing to vote for the party’s nominee regardless of who it is, Politico reported Friday.
Four in five — 80 percent of Sanders backers – would be dissatisfied with Biden at the top of the ticket, according to Politico
And as Newsweek noted, the hashtag #LyinBiden “was fifth in the U.S. Twitter trending charts on Monday morning as users reacted to clips of Biden at last night’s CNN debate.” (“#LyinBiden” must be Democrat-speak. President Donald Trump’s fans would be more likely to call Biden “Sleepy Joe.”)
The Democratic Party isn’t just not united. As Ocasio-Cortez’s words to the man who’s almost certain to become the Democratic nominee, the party is in a civil war.
It’s worth pointing out here that the criticism from Sanders supporters like Ocasio-Cortez that Biden lacks sufficient purity from a leftist point of view doesn’t make the former vice president a “moderate” — as the mainstream media misleadingly suggests.
He’s dangerously liberal in his own right, and even more dangerously vulnerable to pressures from his party’s left wing to get even more so if the calamity of a Biden presidency were ever actually to occur.
And Biden doesn’t just have suspect mental faculties, as many already maintain. As AOC’s tweet pointed out, he’s suspect when it comes to some top leftist priorities.
Don’t say you support a fracking ban when you don’t. Don’t say you didn’t write the bankruptcy bill when you were one of it’s biggest champions. Don’t say you supported ending Hyde a long time ago when you were just pressured into it last year. This is basic. The truth matters. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) March 16, 2020
Some of the responses show how difficult it might be for Biden to rally the party to its full strength if he wins the nomination.
Rambling Joe Biden is a liar. You just need to have the courage to say it out loud.#DebateWithBernie — Sema (@_SemaHernandez_) March 16, 2020
Biden proved tonight he is a pathological liar. — Bernie Baby Yoda (@berniebabyyoda) March 16, 2020
Some Sanders supporters even compared Biden to Trump – which is about as deep an insult as you can get among our leftist brethren.
Joe Biden has lied countless times during this election. Republicans might not care if Trump lies, but the left does care if Biden lies. Biden will absolutely lose to Trump because the youth & left voter base will not turn out for him. — Joshua 4 Congress (@Joshua4Congress) March 16, 2020
I think that Joe Biden has a fast and loose relationship with the truth. We already have a president like that now. — Alexandra Halaby (@iskandrah) March 16, 2020
In 2012, when former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was the GOP nominee to challenge then-President Barack Obama, the kind of socialized health care system Romney backed in the Bay State was uncomfortably close enough to Obamacare to cost him the support of a good part of the Republican electorate.
Obama was re-elected easily, 332 Electoral College votes to Romney’s 206.
(As Romney’s career has borne out recently, the Republicans who opposed him in 2012 can say they were onto something.)
Eight years later, the party’s roles are reversed, and it’s the presumptive Democratic nominee who’s being accused of being too close to Republicans for his party’s base.
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In uncertain times, it would take a fool to make a prediction about how November’s voting will shake out – eight months is a long time in politics under any circumstances, but in a country currently being wracked by a coronavirus pandemic and a battery of steps to keep it under control, it’s an eternity.
But there’s one bet that’s rock-solid: Biden might win the nomination, but he’s not going to get a significant portion of Sanders’ supporters.
Assume that the primary day poll in Michigan that found only 40 percent of Sanders voters were ready to support the Democratic nominee regardless of who it was actually low-balled liberal loathing for Trump.
Assume another 20 percent are willing to hold their nose and vote for the Democratic candidate just to get rid of Trump.
That would still leave 40 percent of Sanders supporters not rallying to the Democratic cause.
Regardless of how the Democratic fight finishes up, Trump is going to need every last Republican and conservative vote he can get – and there’s not one good reason he shouldn’t get them all.
For progressive Democrats, though, supporting Biden is a different story. Even if Biden wins the nomination, he has a long way to go before he wins over his own party.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--Fred Weinberg: Media Response to Coronavirus Has Been Shameful

I don ’ t hold myself out as an expert on public health .
Nor am I an epidemiologist .
But I am an expert on media B.S.
, having been in the media at all levels from the smallest local weekly newspaper to network television starting when I was about 13 .
My current day job is CEO of the USA Radio Networks , which means that I am involved in the presentation of news and opinion every day .
I am ashamed of my industry ’ s actions and reactions to the COVID-19 coronavirus .
First of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In and of itself that ’ s not a bad thing , but most of that media is simply amateurish , incompetent and lacking in any standards .
And worst of all , much of it has become so politically crazed with Trump Derangement Syndrome that they are covering this virus in hopes that it will somehow militate against the re-election of the president .
The news media ’ s job is to report the news .
Anything Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer have to say about the administration ’ s response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s nonsense .
These are the same people who criticize the president every day , but have no responsibility .
Mitigating the effects of the virus is solely the job of the executive branch .
All the blowhards in the House and the Senate have is a responsibility to fund the mitigation .
So , every time you hear Schumer or Pelosi flapping their pie holes , they have a political agenda .
This means nothing when it comes to mitigating a pandemic .
Politics only adds to the confusion .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to report without bringing a political agenda to the party .
Then , there are the two bozos left in the race for the Democratic nomination .
The 2020 election is going to be run by grown-ups .
Most grown-ups have had some interaction with dementia — if for no other reason than our experience with our parents .
Frankly , if you can look at Joe Biden and not see dementia , you have your eyes closed .
So when Biden looks into the TV camera and tells us what he will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to ask two questions .
First , will he remember what he just said in half an hour ?
And , second , why doesn ’ t he remember the track record his administration had in the 2009 swine flu outbreak ?
The feds did approximately nothing .
And the media was barely bothered when the thousandth American died .
No travel restrictions , no serious efforts to involve the private sector .
Would Biden have cut off travel with first China and then most of Europe ?
Keep in mind that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the geniuses in the media called him racist and xenophobic .
And yet who knows how many Americans were not infected because of those actions .
RELATED : The Upper Cut : Taylor 's 'Damning Account ' Did n't Damn Trump , It Damned the Liberal Media Trump also started a public-private partnership with America ’ s largest medical , retail and tech companies to augment the government ’ s reaction .
The media — not to mention the Democrats — went berserk when he did that to build the wall on our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t be as shrill this time .
Then , there are the Democrats ’ efforts to find a way to wire around the Hyde Amendment , which prohibits public funding of abortions .
Apparently , since this virus has limited effects on children , they wanted to kill a few babies with public money to make up for that .
I read , every morning , the Apple News feed on my iPad .
All I can say is that AT & T should be ashamed of its wholly owned subsidiary , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be happy to see an outbreak of the bubonic plague if it would cost the president the election .
Its print product is pure garbage .
And CNN ’ s clown Don Lemon actually got into a shouting match recently with Ohio Gov .
John Kasich who , believe it or not , was defending Trump — a man who he is not fond of .
The media is first and foremost a business .
If Trump gets re-elected , that will send a strong message to the owners of the media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It can not happen soon enough .
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I don’t hold myself out as an expert on public health. Nor am I an epidemiologist.
But I am an expert on media B.S., having been in the media at all levels from the smallest local weekly newspaper to network television starting when I was about 13. My current day job is CEO of the USA Radio Networks, which means that I am involved in the presentation of news and opinion every day.
I am ashamed of my industry’s actions and reactions to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
First of all, there is too much media. In and of itself that’s not a bad thing, but most of that media is simply amateurish, incompetent and lacking in any standards. And worst of all, much of it has become so politically crazed with Trump Derangement Syndrome that they are covering this virus in hopes that it will somehow militate against the re-election of the president.
The news media’s job is to report the news. Anything Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer have to say about the administration’s response to the virus isn’t news; it’s nonsense. These are the same people who criticize the president every day, but have no responsibility. Mitigating the effects of the virus is solely the job of the executive branch.
All the blowhards in the House and the Senate have is a responsibility to fund the mitigation.
So, every time you hear Schumer or Pelosi flapping their pie holes, they have a political agenda. This means nothing when it comes to mitigating a pandemic.
Politics only adds to the confusion. There’s plenty of real news to report without bringing a political agenda to the party.
Then, there are the two bozos left in the race for the Democratic nomination.
Do you think the media's reaction to coronavirus has only made matters worse? Yes No
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The 2020 election is going to be run by grown-ups. Most grown-ups have had some interaction with dementia — if for no other reason than our experience with our parents. Frankly, if you can look at Joe Biden and not see dementia, you have your eyes closed.
So when Biden looks into the TV camera and tells us what he will do when he is president, you have to ask two questions.
First, will he remember what he just said in half an hour? And, second, why doesn’t he remember the track record his administration had in the 2009 swine flu outbreak? The feds did approximately nothing. And the media was barely bothered when the thousandth American died. No travel restrictions, no serious efforts to involve the private sector. Would Biden have cut off travel with first China and then most of Europe?
Keep in mind that when President Trump did exactly that, the geniuses in the media called him racist and xenophobic.
And yet who knows how many Americans were not infected because of those actions.
Trump also started a public-private partnership with America’s largest medical, retail and tech companies to augment the government’s reaction.
He even declared a national emergency.
The media — not to mention the Democrats — went berserk when he did that to build the wall on our southern border. Presumably, they won’t be as shrill this time.
Then, there are the Democrats’ efforts to find a way to wire around the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits public funding of abortions. Apparently, since this virus has limited effects on children, they wanted to kill a few babies with public money to make up for that.
I read, every morning, the Apple News feed on my iPad.
All I can say is that AT&T should be ashamed of its wholly owned subsidiary, CNN.
I really think that CNN would be happy to see an outbreak of the bubonic plague if it would cost the president the election. Its print product is pure garbage.
And CNN’s clown Don Lemon actually got into a shouting match recently with Ohio Gov. John Kasich who, believe it or not, was defending Trump — a man who he is not fond of.
Ultimately, money will decide the future.
The media is first and foremost a business. If Trump gets re-elected, that will send a strong message to the owners of the media and the political agenda will moderate.
It cannot happen soon enough.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--NFL Fills Sports Void with Blockbuster Trade, New Deals and Free Agency Action

The coronavirus outbreak has left sports fans with little to do in a month that is generally pervaded with major sporting events .
While the health and safety of citizens obviously supersede our entertainment , the absence of sports has been surreal .
With the exception of UFC fighting , most major events have been canceled or postponed .
Fortunately , the NFL ’ s free agency and trade period will begin Wednesday as scheduled , and there is no shortage of news regarding some big moves that teams have made .
Here are some notable moves so far : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blockbuster deal to send star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals , according to multiple reports .
ESPN ’ s Adam Schefter and others reported the Texans will send Hopkins and a 2020 fourth-round pick to Arizona in exchange for running back David Johnson , a 2020 second-round pick and a 2021 fourth-round pick .
The NFL Network ’ s Ian Rapoport reported the Cleveland Browns have reached a deal that would make former Atlanta Falcon Austin Hooper the highest-paid tight end in the league .
The addition of Hooper would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receivers for third-year quarterback Baker Mayfield .
RELATED : Recent Games Reveal How the NFL 's Overtime Structure Needs an Overhaul Schefter reported the Falcons will replace Hooper by trading for Baltimore Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst , who was a first-round pick in 2018 .
ESPN reported the Tennessee Titans have agreed to sign quarterback Ryan Tannehill to a four-year , $ 118 million deal .
The Titans also placed the franchise tag on star running back Derrick Henry , according to Schefter .
Meanwhile , the Dallas Cowboys reportedly have elected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dak Prescott .
The Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly are trading five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell to the Ravens for a fifth-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft .
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have terminated the contracts of linebackers Mark Barron and Anthony Chickillo and also cut wide receiver Johnny Holton .
Schefter reported he expected the Indianapolis Colts to pursue longtime San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers .
Longtime Colts left tackle Anthony Castonzo will sign a two-year extension , according to ESPN .
Although the Colts did not disclose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported the deal is worth $ 33 million .
The Minnesota Vikings reportedly agreed to a two-year extension with quarterback Kirk Cousins .
The New England Patriots have agreed to two-year extensions with special teams ace Matthew Slater and safety Devin McCourty , ESPN reported .
There is still no word on where Patriots quarterback Tom Brady might end up , but NBC sports reporter Chris Simms said San Francisco is not pursuing the 42-year-old .
The NFL also announced changes to its plans for this year ’ s draft .
Player selection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April 23-25 , but all public draft events have been canceled .
“ This decision reflects our foremost priority — the healthy and safety of all fans and citizens , ” Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement .
“ While this outcome is disappointing both to the NFL and to the Las Vegas community , we look forward to partnering with the Raiders , the City of Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for a future NFL draft as well as evaluating opportunities for other major NFL events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including the Super Bowl , ” Goodell added .
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The coronavirus outbreak has left sports fans with little to do in a month that is generally pervaded with major sporting events. While the health and safety of citizens obviously supersede our entertainment, the absence of sports has been surreal.
With the exception of UFC fighting, most major events have been canceled or postponed.
Fortunately, the NFL’s free agency and trade period will begin Wednesday as scheduled, and there is no shortage of news regarding some big moves that teams have made.
Here are some notable moves so far:
The Houston Texans have agreed to a blockbuster deal to send star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals, according to multiple reports.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter and others reported the Texans will send Hopkins and a 2020 fourth-round pick to Arizona in exchange for running back David Johnson, a 2020 second-round pick and a 2021 fourth-round pick.
Trade: Cardinals and Texans are agreeing to a trade that will send David Johnson to Houston, sources tell ESPN. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
Texans will take on all of RB David Johmson’s salary. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the Cleveland Browns have reached a deal that would make former Atlanta Falcon Austin Hooper the highest-paid tight end in the league.
#Falcons free agent TE Austin Hooper, the top player at his position, is headed to the #Browns, per @TomPelissero, @MikeSilver and me. They’ve agreed to terms, he’s the new highest-paid TE. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
The addition of Hooper would beef up an already talented corps of receivers for third-year quarterback Baker Mayfield.
Schefter reported the Falcons will replace Hooper by trading for Baltimore Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst, who was a first-round pick in 2018.
Rapoport reported Atlanta also cut former Pro Bowl running back Devonta Freeman.
The #Falcons are releasing RB Devonta Freeman, source says, saving more than $3M against the salary cap and moving on from their former starter. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
ESPN reported the Tennessee Titans have agreed to sign quarterback Ryan Tannehill to a four-year, $118 million deal.
Breaking: The Titans and Ryan Tannehill have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $118 million total, sources tell @JeffDarlington. pic.twitter.com/EFjx3enWtn — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 15, 2020
The Titans also placed the franchise tag on star running back Derrick Henry, according to Schefter.
Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys reportedly have elected to place a franchise tag on quarterback Dak Prescott.
BREAKING: The Cowboys have put the franchise tag on Dak Prescott & continue to work on a long-term deal with Amari Cooper. — David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) March 16, 2020
The Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly are trading five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell to the Ravens for a fifth-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have terminated the contracts of linebackers Mark Barron and Anthony Chickillo and also cut wide receiver Johnny Holton.
We have terminated the contracts of LB Mark Barron, LB Anthony Chickillo and WR Johnny Holton.https://t.co/FXLGm4G9yD — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) March 16, 2020
Schefter reported he expected the Indianapolis Colts to pursue longtime San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers.
As the legal tampering period kicks off at noon, would fully expect the Colts to pursue former Chargers’ QB Philip Rivers, though Indianapolis also will look at other QB options. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
Longtime Colts left tackle Anthony Castonzo will sign a two-year extension, according to ESPN. Although the Colts did not disclose the details of Castonzo contract, ESPN reported the deal is worth $33 million.
The #Colts are signing LT Anthony Castonzo to a two-year, $33 million contract extension, source said. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2020
The Minnesota Vikings reportedly agreed to a two-year extension with quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Vikings reached agreement on a 2-year extension with QB Kirk Cousins, per his agent. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
The New England Patriots have agreed to two-year extensions with special teams ace Matthew Slater and safety Devin McCourty, ESPN reported.
There is still no word on where Patriots quarterback Tom Brady might end up, but NBC sports reporter Chris Simms said San Francisco is not pursuing the 42-year-old.
Sources: 49ers are OUT on Tom Brady, sticking with Jimmy Garoppolo. Brady sweepstakes are down to 2 teams: https://t.co/uqxtdcjCNl — Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) March 15, 2020
Other notable reports:
BREAKING: Cowboys, Blake Jarwin reach 3-year extension worth up to $24.25 million https://t.co/ZlJA1tuPQW — SportsDay Cowboys (@dmn_cowboys) March 16, 2020
Miami Dolphins agree to terms with Ereck Flowers $30M over 3 years with $19.95M fully guaranteed, per @RosenhausSports — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
I’m told the #Dolphins, #Jets, #Raiders, #Eagles are among the clubs that have discussed interest in impending free agent CB Byron Jones, per source. — ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 16, 2020
A surprise: the #Vikings have franchise tagged S Anthony Harris, either keeping him in Minnesota or allowing them to trade him. Maybe the top FA safety won’t be free. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
ICYMI: Packers with a pair of acquisitions this morning agreeing to a deal with West Allis native, Rick Wagner to take over at right tackle. Also signed former Brown, Christian Kirksey to a two-year deal. https://t.co/QLMywEevRB — George Balekji NBC15 (@GeorgeBalekji) March 16, 2020
We have placed the Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag on DT Chris Jones. pic.twitter.com/m4tUTRDtue — Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) March 16, 2020
Giants expected to place tag today on defensive lineman Leonard Williams, per source. Giants want him back and unwilling to let him leave. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
Report: Falcons closing in on 3-year extension with DT Tyeler Davison https://t.co/jqsbU7O051 — The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) March 15, 2020
The NFL also announced changes to its plans for this year’s draft.
Player selection will proceed as scheduled the weekend of April 23-25, but all public draft events have been canceled.
“This decision reflects our foremost priority — the healthy and safety of all fans and citizens,” Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement.
NFL announcement on its draft plans: pic.twitter.com/ynRG3Bw6fw — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
“While this outcome is disappointing both to the NFL and to the Las Vegas community, we look forward to partnering with the Raiders, the City of Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for a future NFL draft as well as evaluating opportunities for other major NFL events in Las Vegas in the future, including the Super Bowl,” Goodell added.
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