westernjournal--2020-07-03--Doctor Says ‘Faith Is, Is Real’ After Pastor Dead 12+ Minutes Makes Miracle Recovery

When Pastor Jim Dumont and his wife Pam were visiting relatives in Maine , Jim collapsed .
Pam knew before she saw him lying on the ground that something was wrong .
“ It was a dread , ” she said , according to CBN .
“ It was a huge , rising up of anxiety inside of my heart .
I knew , something was wrong.
” “ I got to the end of the driveway and down the hill at the boat launch I saw two ambulances and a police car and there was my husband.
” Pam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , were all wrong for a living person .
He turned purple , and his eyes were yellow and red .
She called an elder , Paul , from their church .
Frantically , Pam asked for what was most important at that moment : Prayer .
“ She said , ‘ Paul , Paul , you ’ ve got to help me , I ’ m in trouble .
Jim is laying on the road we don ’ t know if a car hit him , but he has no pulse and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Paul said .
“ And the Spirit rose up inside of me , And I said , ‘ Pam , he will live and not die.
’ And that ’ s according to Psalms 118:17 .
‘ He will live and not die , and he will declare the goodness of God . '
” Paul wasn ’ t the only one praying .
The news went out , and the congregation gathered to pray for their pastor .
Dr. Guzowski , the doctor who worked with Jim , recalled being concerned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The most we knew at that point was that his heart had stopped for 12-15 minutes , was reported downtime , ” she said .
“ That becomes important because for every minute that your heart is stopped beyond a critical limit , you have decreased blood flow to all your organs , particularly your brain .
And we always worry about in that settings could there be a potential brain injury.
” Doctors hoped that placing Jim in a medical coma would help prevent further damage , but he stayed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 36-hour window the doctors were hoping for .
“ Each day that passes that someone doesn ’ t wake up , we get more and more concerned , I know their sense of fear was there , mine was too , ” Dr. Guzowski said .
The couple has one son who is a “ physical medicine rehab doctor , ” and when he visited his father , he did everything he could think of to try to draw his dad out of the coma : He slapped his hands and feet , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to no avail .
RELATED : Exclusive : David Benham Reveals 3 Biblical Business Practices That Paved His Way “ The event happened on a Monday and it was a Friday and he really wasn ’ t making any sort of neurological recovery , and it was pretty concerning , ” their son , Dr. Justin Dumont said .
The prognosis didn ’ t get better .
On day six , Pam was given terrible news that he has brain damage .
The family arranged their good-byes .
It was important to Justin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goodbye and see their grandfather one last time .
But God had other plans , and that became very apparent when the grandkids gathered around him for a final farewell .
As they sang and prayed , Jim ’ s eyes opened .
“ My son came running into the waiting room , he said , ‘ mom you have got to go in there , and he ’ s coming alive mom , ' ” Pam recalled .
“ It was just joy unspeakable .
It was a miracle before the eyes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , be – they came in , tears in their eyes .
‘ We ’ ve never seen anything like it . '
” “ You don ’ t realize how much you love somebody until you see them gone , ” Pam said .
“ And now every day since it ’ s like a gift.
” Doctors determined that the artery behind his heart collapsed and then miraculously opened again on its own .
Jim is doing well and has no brain damage .
He can speak , and he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Pray , ” which , according to their church ’ s website , “ chronicles God ’ s guidance and answers to prayer in their life.
” “ You know , we know what we know about the medical part of things , but what we don ’ t know is the factors outside of our control , ” Dr. Guzowski said .
“ And the power of people ’ s faith is , is real.
” “ Don ’ t ever underestimate the power of our resurrected Savior , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ‘ He ’ s able to do above and beyond what we can hope or imagine . '
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When Pastor Jim Dumont and his wife, Pam, were visiting relatives in Maine, Jim collapsed. Pam knew before she saw him lying on the ground that something was wrong.
“It was a dread,” she said, according to CBN. “It was a huge, rising up of anxiety inside of my heart. I knew something was wrong.”
“I got to the end of the driveway and down the hill at the boat launch I saw two ambulances and a police car and there was my husband.”
Pam recalled the changing colors of his skin, were all wrong for a living person. He turned purple, and his eyes were yellow and red.
She called an elder, Paul, from their church. Frantically, Pam asked for what was most important at that moment: Prayer.
“She said, ‘Paul, Paul, you’ve got to help me, I’m in trouble. Jim is laying on the road we don’t know if a car hit him, but he has no pulse and I need you to pray,'” Paul said.
“And the Spirit rose up inside of me, And I said, ‘Pam, he will live and not die.’ And that’s according to Psalms 118:17. ‘He will live and not die, and he will declare the goodness of God.'”
Paul wasn’t the only one praying. The news went out, and the congregation gathered to pray for their pastor.
Dr. Guzowski, the doctor who worked with Jim, recalled being concerned that he would have sustained brain damage.
“The most we knew at that point was that his heart had stopped for 12-15 minutes, was reported downtime,” she said. “That becomes important because for every minute that your heart is stopped beyond a critical limit, you have decreased blood flow to all your organs, particularly your brain. And we always worry about in that settings could there be a potential brain injury.”
Doctors hoped that placing Jim in a medical coma would help prevent further damage, but he stayed in a coma for days beyond a 36-hour window the doctors were hoping for.
“Each day that passes that someone doesn’t wake up, we get more and more concerned, I know their sense of fear was there, mine was too,” Dr. Guzowski said.
The couple has one son who is a “physical medicine rehab doctor,” and when he visited his father, he did everything he could think of to try to draw his dad out of the coma: He slapped his hands and feet, tried to move him around — but to no avail.
“The event happened on a Monday and it was a Friday and he really wasn’t making any sort of neurological recovery, and it was pretty concerning,” their son, Dr. Justin Dumont said.
The prognosis didn’t get better. On day six, Pam was given terrible news that he has brain damage.
The family arranged their good-byes. It was important to Justin that his four kids got to say goodbye and see their grandfather one last time.
But God had other plans, and that became very apparent when the grandkids gathered around him for a final farewell. As they sang and prayed, Jim’s eyes opened.
“My son came running into the waiting room, he said, ‘mom you have got to go in there, and he’s coming alive mom,'” Pam recalled. “It was just joy unspeakable. It was a miracle before the eyes of the nurses, and the technicians, be – they came in, tears in their eyes. ‘We’ve never seen anything like it.'”
“You don’t realize how much you love somebody until you see them gone,” Pam said. “And now every day since it’s like a gift.”
Doctors determined that the artery behind his heart collapsed and then miraculously opened again on its own.
Jim is doing well and has no brain damage. He can speak, and he’s writing a book called “Let’s Pray,” which, according to their church’s website, “chronicles God’s guidance and answers to prayer in their life.”
“You know, we know what we know about the medical part of things, but what we don’t know is the factors outside of our control,” Dr. Guzowski said. “And the power of people’s faith is, is real.”
“Don’t ever underestimate the power of our resurrected Savior,” Jim added. “The Bible says, ‘He’s able to do above and beyond what we can hope or imagine.'”
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westernjournal--2020-07-03--Washington Redskins Make Major Announcement About Team Name

Well , that didn ’ t take long .
Just a day after being bullied by local government officials and hit with growing pressure from various corporate sponsors to change the team ’ s name , the Washington Redskins have taken the preliminary steps to do just that .
“ In light of recent events around our country and feedback from our community , the Washington Redskins are announcing the team will undergo a thorough review of the team ’ s name , ” the team said in a statement Friday .
“ This review formalizes the initial discussions the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in recent weeks.
” The statement was released amid a push from various corporate sponsors , including Nike , FedEx and PepsiCo , for the NFL franchise to drop the “ Redskins ” nickname .
FedEx , which has its name on the team ’ s stadium in Landover , Maryland , put in a formal request for a team name change Thursday , according to ESPN .
The name “ Redskins ” has been a source of controversy for years now .
The moniker , which has been in use since 1933 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football fans and non-fans alike .
Some feel the name is a racial slur against Native Americans , while others think the name honors their fighting spirit .
Of course , there are also those who simply don ’ t care , given that it ’ s merely a football team ’ s name .
In the team ’ s statement , team owner Dan Snyder said , “ This process allows the team to take into account not only the proud tradition and history of the franchise but also input from our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the National Football League and the local community it is proud to represent on and off the field.
” It is a stark reversal for Snyder , who purchased the Redskins in 1999 .
The 55-year-old team owner has long been resistant to any changes to the team name .
In 2013 , he was emphatic about it , telling USA Today , “ We ’ ll never change the name .
It ’ s that simple .
NEVER — you can use caps.
” “ It ’ s just historical truths , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand , as I think most do , that the name really means honor , respect , ” Snyder told ESPN in 2014 .
Snyder isn ’ t the only one who appears to have had a change of heart .
RELATED : How Do Native Americans Feel About the Washington Redskins ' Name ?
You Might Be Surprised First-year Redskins head coach Ron Rivera has gone from noncommittal to proudly paving the way for a name change .
“ It ’ s all about the moment and the timing , ” Rivera @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 29 .
“ But I ’ m just somebody that ’ s from a different era when football wasn ’ t such a big part of the political scene .
That ’ s one of the tough things , too , is I ’ ve always wanted to keep that separate.
” “ People have wanted me to get in politics while I ’ m coaching and I keep telling them , ‘ It ’ s not for me to get up there and influence people.
’ I have my beliefs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support the movements , support the players .
I believe in what they ’ re doing .
There are certain elements to certain things .
It ’ s all about the timing and the best time to discuss those things.
” Now , Rivera seems eager to help pave the way for a potential name change .
In the team ’ s statement , he is quoted as saying , “ This issue is of personal importance to me and I look forward to working closely with Dan Snyder to make sure we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Native Americans and our Military.
” That ’ s certainly a far cry from wanting to keep politics and football “ separate.
” While everyone from celebrities to congresswomen have lambasted the name , Snyder , as well as a large contingency of Redskins diehards , have never appeared to take much issue with the moniker .
In fact , it even appears the Redskins could lose fans over a potential name change .
“ We believe this review can and will be conducted with the best interest of all in mind , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Well, that didn’t take long.
Just a day after being bullied by local government officials and hit with growing pressure from various corporate sponsors to change the team’s name, the Washington Redskins have taken the preliminary steps to do just that.
“In light of recent events around our country and feedback from our community, the Washington Redskins are announcing the team will undergo a thorough review of the team’s name,” the team said in a statement Friday. “This review formalizes the initial discussions the team has been having with the league in recent weeks.”
The statement was released amid a push from various corporate sponsors, including Nike, FedEx and PepsiCo, for the NFL franchise to drop the “Redskins” nickname. FedEx, which has its name on the team’s stadium in Landover, Maryland, put in a formal request for a team name change Thursday, according to ESPN.
The name “Redskins” has been a source of controversy for years now. The moniker, which has been in use since 1933, has been a divisive subject among football fans and non-fans alike.
Some feel the name is a racial slur against Native Americans, while others think the name honors their fighting spirit.
Of course, there are also those who simply don’t care, given that it’s merely a football team’s name.
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In the team’s statement, team owner Dan Snyder said, “This process allows the team to take into account not only the proud tradition and history of the franchise but also input from our alumni, the organization, sponsors, the National Football League and the local community it is proud to represent on and off the field.”
It is a stark reversal for Snyder, who purchased the Redskins in 1999. The 55-year-old team owner has long been resistant to any changes to the team name.
In 2013, he was emphatic about it, telling USA Today, “We’ll never change the name. It’s that simple. NEVER — you can use caps.”
“It’s just historical truths, and I’d like them to understand, as I think most do, that the name really means honor, respect,” Snyder told ESPN in 2014.
Snyder isn’t the only one who appears to have had a change of heart.
First-year Redskins head coach Ron Rivera has gone from noncommittal to proudly paving the way for a name change.
“It’s all about the moment and the timing,” Rivera said during an interview with WSCR-AM on June 29. “But I’m just somebody that’s from a different era when football wasn’t such a big part of the political scene. That’s one of the tough things, too, is I’ve always wanted to keep that separate.”
“People have wanted me to get in politics while I’m coaching and I keep telling them, ‘It’s not for me to get up there and influence people.’ I have my beliefs, I know what I think, I support the movements, support the players. I believe in what they’re doing. There are certain elements to certain things. It’s all about the timing and the best time to discuss those things.”
Now, Rivera seems eager to help pave the way for a potential name change.
In the team’s statement, he is quoted as saying, “This issue is of personal importance to me and I look forward to working closely with Dan Snyder to make sure we continue the mission of honoring and supporting Native Americans and our Military.”
That’s certainly a far cry from wanting to keep politics and football “separate.”
While everyone from celebrities to congresswomen have lambasted the name, Snyder, as well as a large contingency of Redskins diehards, have never appeared to take much issue with the moniker.
I’m native and I don’t have a problem with the name. I have a friends and family that are that fans, I think majority of natives don’t have a problem with it. — ?J?anna? (@jojo880) July 3, 2020
In fact, it even appears the Redskins could lose fans over a potential name change.
Keep the name! I never thought I’d have to switch to another NFL team ? #HTTR — Jeremy ??? (@jeremynunez44) July 3, 2020
I am truly sad I will no longer be a @Redskins fan! You are losing a fan base with crazy decision! — dave boots (@big_daddy_boots) July 3, 2020
“We believe this review can and will be conducted with the best interest of all in mind,” the team’s statement concluded.
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westernjournal--2020-07-03--Last Supper Painting with Black Jesus Goes On Display After Church Caves to BLM

For those of you who aren ’ t up on your Church of England trivia , Archbishop of Canterbury Most Rev .
Justin Welby is the head of the Church of England and the symbolic head of the global Anglican Communion .
That makes him one of the most powerful religious figures in the world .
Last week , according to the Times of London , Rev .
Welby was asked on a BBC radio program whether or not Black Lives Matter criticisms of how Jesus was portrayed in terms of his features meant the church had to rethink how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , of course it does , ” Rev .
Welby said , adding that his time at the head of the Anglican Communion had challenged “ that sense that God is white.
” “ You go into their churches , you don ’ t see a white Jesus .
You see a black Jesus or a Chinese Jesus or a Middle Eastern Jesus , which is of course the most accurate , or a Fijian Jesus .
“ You see Jesus portrayed in as many ways as there are cultures , languages and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he didn ’ t approve of “ throwing out everything we ’ ve got in the past ” but that the “ universality ” of God ought to be taken into consideration .
The “ most accurate ” representation of Jesus won ’ t be what ’ s hanging above the altar in one of the most historic churches in the Anglican Communion .
Instead , it ’ ll be a black Jesus at the 11th century St. Albans Cathedral .
The picture is a print of a take on Leonardo Da Vinci @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which the the disciples are viewed as a diverse lot .
It was painted by Lorna May Wadsworth , 41 , who wanted to “ question the western myth that he had fair hair and blue eyes.
” It ’ ll hang in the church starting Saturday , according to the U.K. Daily Mail , where it will hang until October .
The 2009 original made news last year after it was discovered someone had shot out Jesus ’ head with an air rifle .
“ My portrayal of him is just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he looked like a Florentine , ” said the 41-year-old Wadsworth .
Indeed it may be .
There ’ s also the fact that this oughtn ’ t matter much ; what a church wants to put up is really its own business and there ’ s nothing inherently problematic with the painting .
The troubling element , instead , is the political context .
Take the statement from the dean of St. Albans , the Very Rev .
Dr. Jeffrey John : “ The church is not in a strong position to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or otherwise , but our faith teaches that we are all made equally in the image of God , and that God is a God of justice .
“ Black lives matter , so this is why we have turned our Altar of the Persecuted into a space for reflection and prayer with Lorna ’ s altarpiece at the heart.
” If they matter so much , why was this announced right after Welby was challenged ?
Black lives have always mattered to God in every manner .
John has been in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now .
The timing of the decision makes it feel less like a reminder “ that God is a God of justice ” and more like a capitulation and apology for the fact that the church hasn ’ t been capital-W Woke .
See , the stuffy old Church of England is hip to what ’ s been going on .
They can rap with the kids taking to the streets .
As these things go , this is the Poochie the Dog of political statements .
RELATED : Tucker Carlson : 'Minneapolis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now Become a 'Pandemic' In case you ’ re just catching up on this one , the most prominent Black Lives Matter supporter who called for the white Jesus archetype to be called into question was the dubious Shaun King , who decided to go on a Twitter spiel about tearing statues and paintings of an unmelinated Savior .
Leaving aside the fact that King is one of the more sketchy characters inside the Black Lives Matter movement , the fact remains that this isn ’ t an uncommon sentiment these days .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s more likely that Christ ’ s mien was more Middle Eastern than anything else .
The black community appropriating him is just as incorrect as white people appropriating him if you believe in that sort of thing .
The difference is , of course , that Black Lives Matter believes that white Jesus represents a history of white supremacy .
The why behind this isn ’ t regularly challenged — and this is just as well , because the logic here would fall apart like cheap paper towels in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ portrayed as white in these churches for the same reason that , as per Welby ’ s experience with other churches around the world , churches in other parts of the world don ’ t portray Jesus as white .
But don ’ t think about this too hard .
The Church of England clearly hasn ’ t .
They just saw the direction in which the winds of outrage were blowing and acted accordingly .
This isn ’ t just affirming the worth of humanity and standing for justice .
This isn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a painting which portrays Jesus as black behind the altar — one that , in any other context , I ’ d find challenging and slightly profound .
It ’ s the earthly church expediently cosigning a political movement and pretending to have God ’ s signature on the documents .
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For those of you who aren’t up on your Church of England trivia, Archbishop of Canterbury Most Rev. Justin Welby is the head of the Church of England and the symbolic head of the global Anglican Communion. That makes him one of the most powerful religious figures in the world.
Last week, according to the Times of London, Rev. Welby was asked on a BBC radio program whether or not Black Lives Matter criticisms of how Jesus was portrayed in terms of his features meant the church had to rethink how it pictured the Savior.
“Yes, of course it does,” Rev. Welby said, adding that his time at the head of the Anglican Communion had challenged “that sense that God is white.”
“You go into their churches, you don’t see a white Jesus. You see a black Jesus or a Chinese Jesus or a Middle Eastern Jesus, which is of course the most accurate, or a Fijian Jesus.
“You see Jesus portrayed in as many ways as there are cultures, languages and understandings,” he added, saying he didn’t approve of “throwing out everything we’ve got in the past” but that the “universality” of God ought to be taken into consideration.
The “most accurate” representation of Jesus won’t be what’s hanging above the altar in one of the most historic churches in the Anglican Communion. Instead, it’ll be a black Jesus at the 11th century St. Albans Cathedral.
The picture is a print of a take on Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” in which the the disciples are viewed as a diverse lot. It was painted by Lorna May Wadsworth, 41, who wanted to “question the western myth that he had fair hair and blue eyes.”
It’ll hang in the church starting Saturday, according to the U.K. Daily Mail, where it will hang until October. The 2009 original made news last year after it was discovered someone had shot out Jesus’ head with an air rifle.
“My portrayal of him is just as accurate as the received idea that he looked like a Florentine,” said the 41-year-old Wadsworth.
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Indeed it may be. There’s also the fact that this oughtn’t matter much; what a church wants to put up is really its own business and there’s nothing inherently problematic with the painting. The troubling element, instead, is the political context.
Take the statement from the dean of St. Albans, the Very Rev. Dr. Jeffrey John: “The church is not in a strong position to preach to others about justice, racial or otherwise, but our faith teaches that we are all made equally in the image of God, and that God is a God of justice.
“Black lives matter, so this is why we have turned our Altar of the Persecuted into a space for reflection and prayer with Lorna’s altarpiece at the heart.”
If they matter so much, why was this announced right after Welby was challenged? Black lives have always mattered to God in every manner. John has been in the Church of England for quite some time now. The timing of the decision makes it feel less like a reminder “that God is a God of justice” and more like a capitulation and apology for the fact that the church hasn’t been capital-W Woke. See, the stuffy old Church of England is hip to what’s been going on. They can rap with the kids taking to the streets.
As these things go, this is the Poochie the Dog of political statements.
In case you’re just catching up on this one, the most prominent Black Lives Matter supporter who called for the white Jesus archetype to be called into question was the dubious Shaun King, who decided to go on a Twitter spiel about tearing statues and paintings of an unmelinated Savior.
Yes, I think the statues of the white European they claim is Jesus should also come down. They are a form of white supremacy. Always have been. In the Bible, when the family of Jesus wanted to hide, and blend in, guess where they went? EGYPT! Not Denmark. Tear them down. — Shaun King (@shaunking) June 22, 2020
Yes. All murals and stained glass windows of white Jesus, and his European mother, and their white friends should also come down. They are a gross form white supremacy. Created as tools of oppression.
Racist propaganda. They should all come down. — Shaun King (@shaunking) June 22, 2020
Leaving aside the fact that King is one of the more sketchy characters inside the Black Lives Matter movement, the fact remains that this isn’t an uncommon sentiment these days.
And while this all may true, it’s more likely that Christ’s mien was more Middle Eastern than anything else. The black community appropriating him is just as incorrect as white people appropriating him if you believe in that sort of thing.
The difference is, of course, that Black Lives Matter believes that white Jesus represents a history of white supremacy. The why behind this isn’t regularly challenged — and this is just as well, because the logic here would fall apart like cheap paper towels in the rain if it did.
Jesus was portrayed as white in these churches for the same reason that, as per Welby’s experience with other churches around the world, churches in other parts of the world don’t portray Jesus as white.
But don’t think about this too hard. The Church of England clearly hasn’t. They just saw the direction in which the winds of outrage were blowing and acted accordingly.
This isn’t just affirming the worth of humanity and standing for justice. This isn’t just putting a print of a painting which portrays Jesus as black behind the altar — one that, in any other context, I’d find challenging and slightly profound.
It’s the earthly church expediently cosigning a political movement and pretending to have God’s signature on the documents.
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westernjournal--2020-07-03--New Hydroxychloroquine Study Shows Stunning Results That Counter Liberal Media Narrative

A new study has found that the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine helped patients survive COVID-19 while in the hospital , countering the establishment media ’ s criticism of President Donald Trump when he suggested the same thing .
The study was conducted by a team at Henry Ford Health System in Southeast Michigan and published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases on Thursday .
Researchers studied a group of 2,541 hospitalized patients and found mortality rates were substantially reduced when patients were treated with hydroxychloroquine .
The study found that 13 percent of patients treated with just hydroxychloroquine died compared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drug .
“ Overall crude mortality rates were 18.1 percent in the entire cohort , 13.5 percent in the hydroxychloroquine alone group , 20.1 percent among those receiving hydroxychloroquine + azithromycin , 22.4 percent among the azithromycin alone group , and 26.4 percent for neither drug , ” the study ’ s report read .
Dr. Marcus Zervos , the division head of infectious disease for Henry Ford Health System , said in a news release that the study ’ s findings have been analyzed and peer-reviewed .
“ We attribute our findings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatment , and part of a combination of interventions that were done in supportive care of patients , including careful cardiac monitoring , ” Zervos said .
“ Our dosing also differed from other studies not showing a benefit of the drug .
And other studies are either not peer reviewed , have limited numbers of patients , different patient populations or other differences from our patients.
” He added in a news conference that the drug had the most benefit when patients were treated early , CNN reported .
The use of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for months .
A May 22 study posted in The Lancet used data from Surgisphere to conclude that coronavirus patients taking chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine were more likely to die in the hospital , Science reported .
Within days of study ’ s publication , randomized trials of hydroxychloroquine came to a stop , including part of the World Health Organization ’ s trial of potential COVID-19 treatments .
However , the data used in that study has since been scrutinized and described as “ flawed.
” When Trump began taking hydroxychloroquine as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the mainstream media and Democrats mocked him for it .
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded to the news by describing him as “ morbidly obese , ” while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told MSNBC the president ’ s announcement was “ reckless.
” RELATED : Exclusive : David Benham Reveals 3 Biblical Business Practices That Paved His Way At CNN , Dr. Sanjay Gupta said Trump “ shouldn ’ t be taking ” the drug , while host Chris Cuomo said the announcement was a distraction .
“ I know this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it will help with his health , but it certainly helps to cover up his weaknesses , ” Cuomo said .
On Friday , however , CNN reported these words from Dr. Steven Kalkanis , CEO of Henry Ford Medical Group : “ It ’ s important to note that in the right settings , this potentially could be a lifesaver for patients.
” Kalakanis said that while the new findings may differ from other studies , it doesn ’ t mean that those studies were wrong .
“ What it simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nuanced data of which patients actually benefited and when , we might be able to further unlock the code of how this disease works , ” he said .
“ Much more work needs to be done to elucidate what the final treatment plan should be for COVID-19 .
But we feel … that these are critically important results to add to the mix of how we move forward if there ’ s a second surge , and in relevant other parts of the world .
Now we can help people combat this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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A new study has found that the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine helped patients survive COVID-19 while in the hospital, countering the establishment media’s criticism of President Donald Trump when he suggested the same thing.
The study was conducted by a team at Henry Ford Health System in Southeast Michigan and published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases on Thursday.
Researchers studied a group of 2,541 hospitalized patients and found mortality rates were substantially reduced when patients were treated with hydroxychloroquine.
The study found that 13 percent of patients treated with just hydroxychloroquine died compared with 26.4 percent not treated with the drug.
“Overall crude mortality rates were 18.1 percent in the entire cohort, 13.5 percent in the hydroxychloroquine alone group, 20.1 percent among those receiving hydroxychloroquine + azithromycin, 22.4 percent among the azithromycin alone group, and 26.4 percent for neither drug,” the study’s report read.
Dr. Marcus Zervos, the division head of infectious disease for Henry Ford Health System, said in a news release that the study’s findings have been analyzed and peer-reviewed.
“We attribute our findings that differ from other studies to early treatment, and part of a combination of interventions that were done in supportive care of patients, including careful cardiac monitoring,” Zervos said.
“Our dosing also differed from other studies not showing a benefit of the drug. And other studies are either not peer reviewed, have limited numbers of patients, different patient populations or other differences from our patients.”
He added in a news conference that the drug had the most benefit when patients were treated early, CNN reported.
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The use of the drug has been criticized and questioned for months.
A May 22 study posted in The Lancet used data from Surgisphere to conclude that coronavirus patients taking chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine were more likely to die in the hospital, Science reported.
Within days of study’s publication, randomized trials of hydroxychloroquine came to a stop, including part of the World Health Organization’s trial of potential COVID-19 treatments. However, the data used in that study had been scrutinized and described as “flawed,” and was ultimately retracted.
When Trump began taking hydroxychloroquine as a way to prevent him from contracting COVID-19, the mainstream media and Democrats mocked him for it.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded to the news by describing him as “morbidly obese,” while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told MSNBC the president’s announcement was “reckless.”
At CNN, Dr. Sanjay Gupta said Trump “shouldn’t be taking” the drug, while host Chris Cuomo said the announcement was a distraction.
“I know this much, I don’t know that it will help with his health, but it certainly helps to cover up his weaknesses,” Cuomo said.
On Friday, however, CNN reported these words from Dr. Steven Kalkanis, CEO of Henry Ford Medical Group:
“It’s important to note that in the right settings, this potentially could be a lifesaver for patients.”
Kalakanis said that while the new findings may differ from other studies, it doesn’t mean that those studies were wrong.
“What it simply means is that by looking at the nuanced data of which patients actually benefited and when, we might be able to further unlock the code of how this disease works,” he said.
“Much more work needs to be done to elucidate what the final treatment plan should be for COVID-19. But we feel … that these are critically important results to add to the mix of how we move forward if there’s a second surge, and in relevant other parts of the world. Now we can help people combat this disease and to reduce the mortality rate.”
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westernjournal--2020-07-03--NFL Announces ‘Black National Anthem’ Will Be Played Before Games

You learn something new every day when being re-educated by leftists .
We can thank the National Football League , which has given the anti-police leftist group Black Lives Matter its full endorsement for this new nugget of information .
The NFL will play the song “ Lift Every Voice and Sing , ” which apparently is known as the “ black national anthem , ” before every season-opening game this upcoming season , according to the league ’ s website .
Jason Reid of ESPN ’ s The Undefeated — its “ platform for exploring the intersections of race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the news Thursday .
Citing a league source , Reid reported the black national anthem will be played prior to “ The Star-Spangled Banner ” before every Week 1 game .
With its newfound passion for advocacy , including pushing segregated national anthems on fans and donating $ 250 million to promote leftist social justice causes , the NFL hopes its actions and investments will result in having a more “ educated ” fan base .
Reid reported : “ The league hopes its efforts demonstrate ‘ a genuine commitment to the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voices continue to be heard , ’ the source wrote in a text message .
‘ This is key to educating fans , and becoming a prominent voice in the fight to end racism.
’ ” The NFL.com report also said the league is “ discussing with players the possibility of wearing helmet decals or jersey patches recognizing those impacted by systemic racism and police brutality throughout the 2020 season.
” Fans of all races have been lining up for decades to pay perfectly good money to see mostly black athletes compete in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The best players earn a starting job and are rewarded with the affection of adoring fans , along with millions of dollars — in addition to on-field accolades — if they ’ re talented enough .
To put it simply : The NFL and most of its fans have long been colorblind .
It ’ s not immediately discernible what the league hopes to accomplish by now alienating many of those fans with its insertion of divisive racial issues into every aspect of the game .
Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL owners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or they ’ re embracing the mob ’ s leftist politics because they want to .
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You Might Be Surprised This might simply be what the league is at this point .
This might no longer be about appeasement .
Perhaps the NFL , like nearly every other American institution , has been overrun by leftists .
Democrats have long held Hollywood , the media , education and the arts .
Now , it seems , they ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think they would take NASCAR ?
Did you ever think your favorite football team would ask you to pay to see the singing of a separate national anthem specifically for one race ?
Not too long ago , it would have been hard to fathom that the future being forged by the left would include the return of racial segregation .
In a bizarre twist , the hateful politics of segregationist George Wallace now have a place in American sports .
The NFL seems to have annoyed people on both sides of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anthem ” announcement .
The NFL has indicated it believes “ The Star-Spangled Banner ” is a white national anthem .
Remember that and the league ’ s $ 250 million payment to the leftists the next time you consider purchasing expensive game tickets or overpaying for food at a game .
Don ’ t forget the NFL ’ s slap in the face of American tradition the next time your team takes the field .
Suffocate the new left-wing Jim Crow NFL by denying it your money .
The league might now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those leftist segregationists still thrive by making money .
The NFL is still a business , and businesses die without capital .
They need you to watch and attend games and buy merchandise .
They need your money .
Starve them of it until they become apolitical .
The only way to save our beloved sports at this point is to refrain from watching them .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

America has two national anthems.
You learn something new every day when being re-educated by leftists.
We can thank the National Football League, which has given the anti-police leftist group Black Lives Matter its full endorsement for this new nugget of information.
The NFL will play the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which apparently is known as the “black national anthem,” before every season-opening game this upcoming season, according to the league’s website.
Jason Reid of ESPN’s The Undefeated — its “platform for exploring the intersections of race, sports and culture” — broke the news Thursday. Citing a league source, Reid reported the black national anthem will be played prior to “The Star-Spangled Banner” before every Week 1 game.
With its newfound passion for advocacy, including pushing segregated national anthems on fans and donating $250 million to promote leftist social justice causes, the NFL hopes its actions and investments will result in having a more “educated” fan base.
Reid reported: “The league hopes its efforts demonstrate ‘a genuine commitment to the public, players and coaches and that player voices continue to be heard,’ the source wrote in a text message. ‘This is key to educating fans, and becoming a prominent voice in the fight to end racism.’”
The NFL.com report also said the league is “discussing with players the possibility of wearing helmet decals or jersey patches recognizing those impacted by systemic racism and police brutality throughout the 2020 season.”
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Fans of all races have been lining up for decades to pay perfectly good money to see mostly black athletes compete in a sports league that is a meritocracy.
The best players earn a starting job and are rewarded with the affection of adoring fans, along with millions of dollars — in addition to on-field accolades — if they’re talented enough.
To put it simply: The NFL and most of its fans have long been colorblind.
It’s not immediately discernible what the league hopes to accomplish by now alienating many of those fans with its insertion of divisive racial issues into every aspect of the game.
Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL owners are either capitulating to a mob, or they’re embracing the mob’s leftist politics because they want to.
This might simply be what the league is at this point.
This might no longer be about appeasement.
Perhaps the NFL, like nearly every other American institution, has been overrun by leftists.
Democrats have long held Hollywood, the media, education and the arts. Now, it seems, they’ve taken over sports.
Did you ever think they would take NASCAR?
Did you ever think your favorite football team would ask you to pay to see the singing of a separate national anthem specifically for one race?
Not too long ago, it would have been hard to fathom that the future being forged by the left would include the return of racial segregation.
In a bizarre twist, the hateful politics of segregationist George Wallace now have a place in American sports.
Some Democrat ideas never die.
The NFL seems to have annoyed people on both sides of the current divide with its “black national anthem” announcement.
“Black National Anthem” is offensive to me as black person. It assumes b/c i am black the national anthem doesn’t apply to me. America has only ONE national Anthem that is represents ALL Americans of every race color and creed. The left wants division and balkanization for POWER — Melissa Tate (@TheRightMelissa) July 3, 2020
I was not aware there was more than one… https://t.co/lBjIx8KWFH — Robert J. O’Neill (@mchooyah) July 3, 2020
Everyone should take a knee during the Black National Anthem We have a National anthem, it’s for the entire nation. Why are they trying to bring back segregation? So RACIST Martin Luther King Jr
DID NOT MARCH FOR A BLACK NATIONAL ANTHEM. pic.twitter.com/1WXXVqiTvd — Terrence K. Williams (@w_terrence) July 3, 2020
“We want more Black men in executive positions and more head coaches. And Kaepernick in the league.” NFL: “How about the black national anthem?” https://t.co/zYqCP10lLg — Vincent Goodwill (@VinceGoodwill) July 3, 2020
There is no “black national anthem”. Why does it feel like the country is trying to segregate again sometimes? — Burgess Owens (@BurgessOwens) July 3, 2020
I can’t wait until the NFL figures out nobody black knows the second verse of Lift Every Voice and Sing — Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) July 2, 2020
Things we don’t want:
•The Black National Anthem playing at NFL games
•Street signs with “Black Lives Matter”
•Celebrities singing Things we want:
•Justice for Breonna Taylor
•Justice for George Floyd
•Resource redistribution
•Kaepernick in the NFL — Mekka Don (@MekkaDonMusic) July 3, 2020
The NFL has indicated it believes “The Star-Spangled Banner” is a white national anthem.
Remember that and the league’s $250 million payment to the leftists the next time you consider purchasing expensive game tickets or overpaying for food at a game.
Don’t forget the NFL’s slap in the face of American tradition the next time your team takes the field.
Suffocate the new left-wing Jim Crow NFL by denying it your money.
The league might now be run by leftist segregationists, but those leftist segregationists still thrive by making money.
The NFL is still a business, and businesses die without capital.
They need you to watch and attend games and buy merchandise. They need your money. Starve them of it until they become apolitical.
The only way to save our beloved sports at this point is to refrain from watching them.
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westernjournal--2020-07-03--MLB Cancels All-Star Game for 1st Time Since WWII

Dodger Stadium ’ s 40-year wait to host the All-Star Game is going to last even longer .
The game scheduled for July 14 was canceled Friday , and Dodger Stadium was awarded the 2022 Midsummer Classic .
The 2021 game is set for Atlanta ’ s Truist Park , home to the Braves since 2017 .
Opening day had already been pushed back from March 26 to July 23 or 24 .
“ Once it became clear we were unable to hold this year ’ s All-Star festivities , we wanted to award the Dodgers with the next available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement .
This will be the first time since 1945 that no game will be held .
Travel restrictions because of World War II kept the game scheduled for Boston ’ s Fenway Park from taking place that year .
It was pushed back to the next season .
The Dodgers hosted the only Mid-Summer Classic in Dodger Stadium history in 1980 , won 4-2 by the National League .
The stadium — third-oldest in baseball behind Fenway and Chicago ’ s Wrigley Field — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to have increased its 56,000-seat capacity since it opened in 1962 .
That ’ s not to say it hasn ’ t changed , however .
Since 2013 , the stadium that overlooks downtown Los Angeles has undergone a series of structural and behind-the-scenes improvements , including two entrance plazas on the field level , tiered seating and bar areas overlooking both bullpens .
The ballpark has also gotten new video screens and sound systems , wider concourses and renovated restrooms , kids ’ play areas , displays to honor the franchise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and batting cages .
And that doesn ’ t include the $ 100 million in renovations that helped the Dodgers land the 2020 game .
Those feature two acres of food and entertainment offerings in a new center field plaza and spruced-up outfield pavilions .
Also added were elevators , escalators and bridges to improve circulation around the ballpark without changing its picturesque look and feel .
The speaker tower sound system in center field is being replaced .
New so-called “ home run seats ” are being added in front of existing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully narrated a brief video of the project .
RELATED : Exclusive : David Benham Reveals 3 Biblical Business Practices That Paved His Way “ When we get back to baseball , Dodger fans will be greeted with the most significant upgrade to the fan experience in the history of our storied venue , ” he said .
“ When exactly will that return to Dodger Stadium take place ?
Well , as that noted baseball philosopher Yogi Berra once said , ‘ I wish I had an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tired of answering that question , ‴ Scully said , chuckling .
Scully , now 92 , announced the 1959 All-Star game hosted by the Dodgers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum .
It was the first Mid-Summer Classic to be played on the West Coast , and also one of only two games to be played outside the month of July .
The other was in 1981 , when it was held on Aug. 9 because of the players ’ strike .
The Dodgers also hosted the game at Ebbets Field in 1949 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Brooklyn .
The Dodgers have produced four different All-Star Game MVPs : Maury Wills in 1962 ; Steve Garvey in 1974 and ’ 78 ; Don Sutton in 1977 ; and Mike Piazza in 1996 .
From the 87-year-old Wills to the 51-year-old Piazza , all are still living and may have played a part in this year ’ s festivities .
Scully would surely have made an appearance , either in person or via video .
The Dodgers had been planning to host the 91st All-Star Game since being chosen in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Washington , D.C. , in 2018 and Cleveland last year to study what did and didn ’ t work for those host cities .
Besides the Futures Game , Home Run Derby and All-Star Game over three days at the stadium , there would have been a Fan Fest and other events and commercial tie-ins around the game .
In February 2018 , the Los Angeles City Council estimated an economic impact of $ 89.4 million from hosting the game .
The Dodgers had committed to paying $ 100,000 for city services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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Dodger Stadium’s 40-year wait to host the All-Star Game is going to last even longer.
The game scheduled for July 14 was canceled Friday, and Dodger Stadium was awarded the 2022 Midsummer Classic. The 2021 game is set for Atlanta’s Truist Park, home to the Braves since 2017.
Opening day had already been pushed back from March 26 to July 23 or 24.
“Once it became clear we were unable to hold this year’s All-Star festivities, we wanted to award the Dodgers with the next available All-Star Game, which is 2022,” baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement.
This will be the first time since 1945 that no game will be held. Travel restrictions because of World War II kept the game scheduled for Boston’s Fenway Park from taking place that year. It was pushed back to the next season.
The Dodgers hosted the only Mid-Summer Classic in Dodger Stadium history in 1980, won 4-2 by the National League.
The stadium — third-oldest in baseball behind Fenway and Chicago’s Wrigley Field — is the only park in the majors not to have increased its 56,000-seat capacity since it opened in 1962.
That’s not to say it hasn’t changed, however.
Since 2013, the stadium that overlooks downtown Los Angeles has undergone a series of structural and behind-the-scenes improvements, including two entrance plazas on the field level, tiered seating and bar areas overlooking both bullpens.
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The ballpark has also gotten new video screens and sound systems, wider concourses and renovated restrooms, kids’ play areas, displays to honor the franchise’s storied history, new clubhouses and batting cages.
And that doesn’t include the $100 million in renovations that helped the Dodgers land the 2020 game.
Those feature two acres of food and entertainment offerings in a new center field plaza and spruced-up outfield pavilions. Also added were elevators, escalators and bridges to improve circulation around the ballpark without changing its picturesque look and feel.
The speaker tower sound system in center field is being replaced. New so-called “home run seats” are being added in front of existing outfield seats.
In mid-April, retired Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully narrated a brief video of the project.
“When we get back to baseball, Dodger fans will be greeted with the most significant upgrade to the fan experience in the history of our storied venue,” he said.
“When exactly will that return to Dodger Stadium take place? Well, as that noted baseball philosopher Yogi Berra once said, ‘I wish I had an answer to that because I’m tired of answering that question,‴ Scully said, chuckling.
Scully, now 92, announced the 1959 All-Star game hosted by the Dodgers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
It was the first Mid-Summer Classic to be played on the West Coast, and also one of only two games to be played outside the month of July. The other was in 1981, when it was held on Aug. 9 because of the players’ strike.
The Dodgers also hosted the game at Ebbets Field in 1949 before they moved to the West Coast from Brooklyn.
The Dodgers have produced four different All-Star Game MVPs: Maury Wills in 1962; Steve Garvey in 1974 and ’78; Don Sutton in 1977; and Mike Piazza in 1996.
From the 87-year-old Wills to the 51-year-old Piazza, all are still living and may have played a part in this year’s festivities.
Scully would surely have made an appearance, either in person or via video.
The Dodgers had been planning to host the 91st All-Star Game since being chosen in 2018.
They sent teams of planners to Washington, D.C., in 2018 and Cleveland last year to study what did and didn’t work for those host cities.
Besides the Futures Game, Home Run Derby and All-Star Game over three days at the stadium, there would have been a Fan Fest and other events and commercial tie-ins around the game.
In February 2018, the Los Angeles City Council estimated an economic impact of $89.4 million from hosting the game.
The Dodgers had committed to paying $100,000 for city services needed as part of the game.
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westernjournal--2020-07-03--Virginia Dems Impose Radical New Gun-Buying Restriction

You can ’ t commit more crimes if you have more handguns .
This should be a no-brainer .
You only have two hands , after all , and unless you ’ re going to recruit a phalanx of handgun-wielding violence junkies , banning you from buying more than one handgun a month won ’ t make any difference .
That ’ s why , before Wednesday , 47 states didn ’ t bother with that kind of ridiculous regulation .
That number was just reduced to 46 thanks to Virginia , home to Democrats uniquely obsessed with gun control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The state ’ s one-handgun-a-month policy , one of the most restrictive in the nation , was part of a suite of new policies pushed by state Democrats once they got control of the legislature after the 2019 elections .
They currently have the governor ’ s mansion , too , with Democrat Ralph Northam in power until January 2022 .
While headline-grabbing measures such as a ban on so-called assault weapons failed , a whole host of new gun control measures went into effect on Wednesday , including a “ red flag @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new penalties if children get access to guns .
None of those , however , is likely to cause as much of a stir as the state ’ s handgun limit .
According to The Washington Free Beacon , gun rights proponents such as the Virginia Citizens Defense League tried to block the law from going into effect but were unable to get a hearing before the implementation of the law .
“ People are not going to be happy with this , ” Philip Van Cleave , president of the VCDL , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re not going to forget about what they ’ ve [ Democrats ] done , so it ’ ll be curious to see the elections in 2021 in Virginia .
It might be curious to see the elections in 2020.
” According to WAMU-FM , the handgun limit — which was formerly law until it was repealed in 2012 — has survived one court challenge already .
The Goochland County Circuit Court ruled against the plaintiffs , who argued that the law interfered with their “ constitutionally protected right to obtain firearms.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last-minute stay of the law the same groups petitioned for .
“ Gov .
Northam wants a repeat of this failed law , which was previously repealed in 2012 , ” Erich Pratt , senior vice president of the Gun Owners Foundation and Gun Owners of America , said in a June 15 news release .
“ In the past eight years , Virginia was ranked as one of the safest states in the country .
This shows that the radical push for gun control has nothing to do with reducing crime , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agenda.
” In an interview with The Free Beacon , Pratt said , “ This law forces honest citizens to prove their innocence to the government in order to acquire a firearm .
By making the ability to acquire a firearm so burdensome , Universal Background Checks flip a right that ‘ shall not be infringed ’ on its head.
” The only states that have the limit on the number of gun purchases per month at present are California , Maryland and New Jersey .
All of those are very blue states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maryland ’ s governor is currently a Republican , a rarity in the state , but the law predated him . )
This isn ’ t just a hindrance to citizens ’ ability to acquire firearms , a Second Amendment right .
It ’ s also a problem for gun stores ; according to Fox Business , they expect to see their business “ plummet.
” In an interview with Fox Business , Steve Garriss , a sales clerk with Clark Brother Gun Shop in Warrenton , said the previous one-handgun-a-month law severely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing , they had that when I first started working here .
They discontinued it .
… You do lose sales from it , ” Garriss said .
“ Some people come in , they bought one two weeks ago .
Two weeks later , they may not be interested.
” Defenders of gun rights plan to take the case all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary .
“ We think we have a strong case , ” Van Cleave said .
“ We don ’ t ration any other rights.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the supposed right to an abortion — a right that was miraculously discovered in the Constitution by the Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade — is now so sacrosanct that , as per Planned Parenthood v. Casey , no state law can put an “ undue burden ” on a woman seeking one .
OK , fine .
Now try the Second Amendment .
You hope the nation ’ s highest court will , although it ’ s any guess how Chief Justice John Roberts will vote these days .
Whatever the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this law will prevent crime .
Criminals will merely circumvent it .
People legally acquiring guns won ’ t be more likely to commit crimes the more firearms they have .
All Virginia has accomplished is to put in place another meaningless level of red tape that abrogates citizens ’ ability to exercise their God-given constitutional rights .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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You can’t commit more crimes if you have more handguns.
This should be a no-brainer. You only have two hands, after all, and unless you’re going to recruit a phalanx of handgun-wielding violence junkies, banning you from buying more than one handgun a month won’t make any difference.
That’s why, before Wednesday, 47 states didn’t bother with that kind of ridiculous regulation. That number was just reduced to 46 thanks to Virginia, home to Democrats uniquely obsessed with gun control and newly ensconced in statehouse power.
The state’s one-handgun-a-month policy, one of the most restrictive in the nation, was part of a suite of new policies pushed by state Democrats once they got control of the legislature after the 2019 elections.
They currently have the governor’s mansion, too, with Democrat Ralph Northam in power until January 2022.
While headline-grabbing measures such as a ban on so-called assault weapons failed, a whole host of new gun control measures went into effect on Wednesday, including a “red flag” law, universal background checks and new penalties if children get access to guns.
None of those, however, is likely to cause as much of a stir as the state’s handgun limit.
According to The Washington Free Beacon, gun rights proponents such as the Virginia Citizens Defense League tried to block the law from going into effect but were unable to get a hearing before the implementation of the law.
“People are not going to be happy with this,” Philip Van Cleave, president of the VCDL, told the outlet.
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“They’re not going to forget about what they’ve [Democrats] done, so it’ll be curious to see the elections in 2021 in Virginia. It might be curious to see the elections in 2020.”
According to WAMU-FM, the handgun limit — which was formerly law until it was repealed in 2012 — has survived one court challenge already. The Goochland County Circuit Court ruled against the plaintiffs, who argued that the law interfered with their “constitutionally protected right to obtain firearms.”
The judge also refused to grant a last-minute stay of the law the same groups petitioned for.
“Gov. Northam wants a repeat of this failed law, which was previously repealed in 2012,” Erich Pratt, senior vice president of the Gun Owners Foundation and Gun Owners of America, said in a June 15 news release.
“In the past eight years, Virginia was ranked as one of the safest states in the country. This shows that the radical push for gun control has nothing to do with reducing crime, but rather is about implementing a disarmament agenda.”
In an interview with The Free Beacon, Pratt said, “This law forces honest citizens to prove their innocence to the government in order to acquire a firearm. By making the ability to acquire a firearm so burdensome, Universal Background Checks flip a right that ‘shall not be infringed’ on its head.”
The only states that have the limit on the number of gun purchases per month at present are California, Maryland and New Jersey. All of those are very blue states, for the most part. (Maryland’s governor is currently a Republican, a rarity in the state, but the law predated him.)
This isn’t just a hindrance to citizens’ ability to acquire firearms, a Second Amendment right. It’s also a problem for gun stores; according to Fox Business, they expect to see their business “plummet.”
In an interview with Fox Business, Steve Garriss, a sales clerk with Clark Brother Gun Shop in Warrenton, said the previous one-handgun-a-month law severely limited handgun sales.
“The one-handgun-a-month thing, they had that when I first started working here. They discontinued it. … You do lose sales from it,” Garriss said.
“Some people come in, they bought one two weeks ago. Two weeks later, they may not be interested.”
Defenders of gun rights plan to take the case all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary.
“We think we have a strong case,” Van Cleave said. “We don’t ration any other rights.”
It’s also worth noting that the supposed right to an abortion — a right that was miraculously discovered in the Constitution by the Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade — is now so sacrosanct that, as per Planned Parenthood v. Casey, no state law can put an “undue burden” on a woman seeking one.
OK, fine. Now try the Second Amendment.
You hope the nation’s highest court will, although it’s any guess how Chief Justice John Roberts will vote these days.
Whatever the case, there’s no evidence this law will prevent crime. Criminals will merely circumvent it. People legally acquiring guns won’t be more likely to commit crimes the more firearms they have.
All Virginia has accomplished is to put in place another meaningless level of red tape that abrogates citizens’ ability to exercise their God-given constitutional rights.
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westernjournal--2020-07-03--Couple Swept Out to Sea During Photoshoot on Wedding Day After Large Wave Crashes on Them

The beach is a magical place , so it makes sense that when some people start planning their weddings , it ’ s one of the more common spots that gets chosen or at least considered .
The sparkling waves , glittering sand and expanse of sky and sea really add something to a ceremony — but the ocean can not be controlled , and because of that , things don ’ t always go as planned .
You can ’ t always determine who or what is going to be in the background of the ceremony , how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up unexpectedly — but when it comes to the ocean , there is one pretty standard rule of thumb .
You don ’ t turn your back on the sea .
There are many photos to illustrate why this is a bad idea .
In cases where the point of taking photos in the waves is to destroy the dress after the wedding , the concern is less pressing .
A man by the user name Autogera posted one such video on YouTube in August 2019 .
“ I body slammed my wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to trash the dress , ” he wrote in the caption .
“ One of the most memorable moments of our wedding for sure !
” While their floundering was intentional and good-natured , a much scarier scene recently unfolded in Laguna Beach , California , on Treasure Island Beach .
Ionel Coroama , an eyewitness who shot one of the videos , according to People , watched in horror as a man in a tux and a woman in a white gown posed on a rock just feet above the ocean .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ break , it became clear that the bride and groom were in its way .
The wave swept over the rock and knocked both of them into the water .
An onlooker called for help , and Coroama continued filming once lifeguards were on the scene .
Footage shows the bride being hauled out of the waves by two lifeguards , her dress a sodden mess .
Both the bride and groom reportedly are doing well and did not suffer any major injuries — a bit of a miracle considering the powerful wave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to recognize the rock formation .
One person who identified herself as a professional photographer called out the stunt .
“ I ’ m a wedding photographer that was insanely irresponsible , ” she wrote .
“ I ’ ve shot there he is in a section with signs telling you how dangerous that is .
I ’ m so glad everyone is ok. ” Many commented on the poor choice of location , while others made some pretty bad puns at the couple ’ s expense .
“ Man !
I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was gambling to put up to the challenge of ’ til death do us apart ’ … a little too soon there !
” wrote one commenter .
“ Love sweeps us off our feet.. but please let ’ s not be so literal next time !
” Thankfully this couple survived , and hopefully they won ’ t choose such a risky spot for their next family photos .
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The beach is a magical place, so it makes sense that when some people start planning their weddings, it’s one of the more common spots that gets chosen or at least considered.
The sparkling waves, glittering sand and expanse of sky and sea really add something to a ceremony — but the ocean cannot be controlled, and because of that, things don’t always go as planned.
You can’t always determine who or what is going to be in the background of the ceremony, how the weather will behave or who will show up unexpectedly — but when it comes to the ocean, there is one pretty standard rule of thumb.
You don’t turn your back on the sea. There are many photos to illustrate why this is a bad idea.
In cases where the point of taking photos in the waves is to destroy the dress after the wedding, the concern is less pressing. A man by the user name Autogera posted one such video on YouTube in August 2019.
“I body slammed my wife into the ocean as we were trying to trash the dress,” he wrote in the caption. “One of the most memorable moments of our wedding for sure!”
While their floundering was intentional and good-natured, a much scarier scene recently unfolded in Laguna Beach, California, on Treasure Island Beach.
Ionel Coroama, an eyewitness who shot one of the videos, according to People, watched in horror as a man in a tux and a woman in a white gown posed on a rock just feet above the ocean.
As a wave built and started to break, it became clear that the bride and groom were in its way. The wave swept over the rock and knocked both of them into the water.
An onlooker called for help, and Coroama continued filming once lifeguards were on the scene.
Footage shows the bride being hauled out of the waves by two lifeguards, her dress a sodden mess.
Both the bride and groom reportedly are doing well and did not suffer any major injuries — a bit of a miracle considering the powerful wave and rocky outcropping.
Many commenters seemed to recognize the rock formation. One person who identified herself as a professional photographer called out the stunt.
“I’m a wedding photographer that was insanely irresponsible,” she wrote. “I’ve shot there he is in a section with signs telling you how dangerous that is. I’m so glad everyone is ok.”
Many commented on the poor choice of location, while others made some pretty bad puns at the couple’s expense.
“Man! I am glad they are ok but this couple was gambling to put up to the challenge of ’til death do us apart’ … a little too soon there!” wrote one commenter.
“Love sweeps us off our feet.. but please let’s not be so literal next time!”
Thankfully this couple survived, and hopefully they won’t choose such a risky spot for their next family photos.
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westernjournal--2020-07-03--Survey: Nearly 40% of Americans Think Biden Has Dementia, Including 1 in 5 Democrats

The subheadline on Politico ’ s “ Scenes from Biden ’ s first encounter with the media in months ” — a report on his Tuesday media appearance after a long absence — says it all about what the expectation level from the Democratic presidential nominee is at this point .
“ The Trump campaign took credit for smoking Biden out of his basement — only to see him give a gaffe-free performance , ” it read .
“ Gaffe-free ” is highly dependent on your definition of those words .
His answer to a reporter ’ s question — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ degree of cognitive decline ?
” — was rather prone to Rorschachian interpretation .
“ I ’ ve been tested , and I ’ m constantly tested , ” Biden said .
“ I can hardly wait to compare my cognitive capability to the cognitive capability of the man I ’ m running against.
” That ’ s a perfectly pithy quote , but he didn ’ t say what kind of tests he ’ s been subject to — or whether he was even talking about being cognitively tested as opposed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important one .
It ’ s important because it ’ s the ultimate test of whether people are going to trust Biden ’ s seaworthiness in the White House .
It ’ s difficult for voters to ensconce someone at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. for at least four years when they aren ’ t entirely sure of whether that individual has a degenerative neurological disease .
That ’ s not just a question for conspiracy theorists , either , given the gaffes .
They ’ ve been serious enough that almost 4-in-10 Americans believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a new Rasmussen poll .
“ The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 38 % of Likely U.S .
Voters think Biden is suffering from some form of dementia , ” read a news release announcing the poll , released Monday .
“ Based on what they have seen and read , 48 % disagree , but 14 % are not sure.
” Perhaps more worrisome for Democrats , 1-in-5 in their own party thought Biden was suffering from dementia .
“ Twenty percent ( 20 % ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden has dementia .
But that compares to 66 % of Republicans and 30 % of voters not affiliated with either major party , ” the news release read .
The survey , which was conducted both online and via landline phones , consisted of 1,000 likely voters between June 25 and 28 .
There were other unpleasantries in it for Democrats , including that a vast majority of voters think Biden needs to address the issue .
“ Sixty-one percent ( 61 % ) of all voters believe it is important for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with 41 % who say it is Very Important , ” the news release said .
“ Thirty-six percent ( 36 % ) say it is not important for Biden to speak out on the issue , including 19 % who feel it is Not at All Important.
” RELATED : Shocking Poll Reveals Landslide Percentage of Public Think Biden 's Entering 'Early Stages of Dementia' This includes a majority of voters who are Democrats or unaffiliated ( 51 percent ) .
It ’ s worth noting the problems with trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , particularly for those of us who aren ’ t medically trained .
Diagnosing someone from afar is impossible , especially since we only see the candidate in public .
It ’ s also worth noting Biden was never the most verbally quick candidate , even when he was young and fresh .
The Q-and-A format never did him any favors .
That said , it ’ s very easy to notice diminishing returns on the cognitive level , and Biden ’ s 2020 run clearly qualifies .
The reason he won in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debates ; much like his news conference this week , it was news when he didn ’ t make a gaffe .
When he did , you felt bad for laughing because he seemed like a guy whose heart was willing but mind no longer was able .
One such moment was Biden talking about how keeping the record player on at night would end segregation : This didn ’ t end with the debates .
If Politico thinks these weren ’ t representative of Joe Biden as a candidate , remember this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s hermit period : Oh yes , and this : Are we going to pretend that these incidents , given the relative frequency of their occurrence , were pulled from an unrepresentative sample ?
Did a few months of doing remote appearances from his basement result in the re-emergence of Joe Biden ’ s intellect ?
Was a really long mental health day all he needed ?
The American people don ’ t think so .
This poll was taken before Biden ’ s “ gaffe-free ” return to something resembling campaigning .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people .
Biden ’ s gon na Biden , and that includes gaffes .
Eventually , he ’ s going to have to deal with the issue of his mental fitness for the office .
The polls may look rosy for Biden now .
Perception is reality , however .
If he doesn ’ t change America ’ s perception of his mental state , this is going to be a real problem for him going forward .
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The subheadline on Politico’s “Scenes from Biden’s first encounter with the media in months” — a report on his Tuesday media appearance after a long absence — says it all about what the expectation level from the Democratic presidential nominee is at this point.
“The Trump campaign took credit for smoking Biden out of his basement — only to see him give a gaffe-free performance,” it read.
“Gaffe-free” is highly dependent on your definition of those words. His answer to a reporter’s question — “Have you been tested for some degree of cognitive decline?” — was rather prone to Rorschachian interpretation.
“I’ve been tested, and I’m constantly tested,” Biden said. “I can hardly wait to compare my cognitive capability to the cognitive capability of the man I’m running against.”
That’s a perfectly pithy quote, but he didn’t say what kind of tests he’s been subject to — or whether he was even talking about being cognitively tested as opposed to battle-tested. The question is a rather important one.
It’s important because it’s the ultimate test of whether people are going to trust Biden’s seaworthiness in the White House. It’s difficult for voters to ensconce someone at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. for at least four years when they aren’t entirely sure of whether that individual has a degenerative neurological disease.
That’s not just a question for conspiracy theorists, either, given the gaffes. They’ve been serious enough that almost 4-in-10 Americans believe Biden is suffering from dementia, according to a new Rasmussen poll.
“The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 38% of Likely U.S. Voters think Biden is suffering from some form of dementia,” read a news release announcing the poll, released Monday.
“Based on what they have seen and read, 48% disagree, but 14% are not sure.”
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Perhaps more worrisome for Democrats, 1-in-5 in their own party thought Biden was suffering from dementia.
“Twenty percent (20%) of voters in his own party think Biden has dementia. But that compares to 66% of Republicans and 30% of voters not affiliated with either major party,” the news release read.
The survey, which was conducted both online and via landline phones, consisted of 1,000 likely voters between June 25 and 28.
There were other unpleasantries in it for Democrats, including that a vast majority of voters think Biden needs to address the issue.
“Sixty-one percent (61%) of all voters believe it is important for Biden to address the dementia issue publicly, with 41% who say it is Very Important,” the news release said. “Thirty-six percent (36%) say it is not important for Biden to speak out on the issue, including 19% who feel it is Not at All Important.”
This includes a majority of voters who are Democrats or unaffiliated (51 percent).
It’s worth noting the problems with trying to be armchair neurologists or mental health professionals, particularly for those of us who aren’t medically trained. Diagnosing someone from afar is impossible, especially since we only see the candidate in public.
It’s also worth noting Biden was never the most verbally quick candidate, even when he was young and fresh. The Q-and-A format never did him any favors.
That said, it’s very easy to notice diminishing returns on the cognitive level, and Biden’s 2020 run clearly qualifies. The reason he won in the Democratic primaries wasn’t the debates; much like his news conference this week, it was news when he didn’t make a gaffe. When he did, you felt bad for laughing because he seemed like a guy whose heart was willing but mind no longer was able.
One such moment was Biden talking about how keeping the record player on at night would end segregation:
This didn’t end with the debates. If Politico thinks these weren’t representative of Joe Biden as a candidate, remember this was at the beginning of Biden’s hermit period:
“Are you at all concerned, as President Trump said, we cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself?” “We have to take care of the cure that will make the problem worse no matter what” Um, what? pic.twitter.com/VylTvzO3Tw — Elizabeth Harrington (@LizRNC) March 24, 2020
Oh yes, and this:
.@JoeBiden: “If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.” @cthagod: “It don’t have nothing to do with Trump, it has to do with the fact — I want something for my community.” @breakfastclubam pic.twitter.com/endvWnOIV2 — America Rising (@AmericaRising) May 22, 2020
Are we going to pretend that these incidents, given the relative frequency of their occurrence, were pulled from an unrepresentative sample? Did a few months of doing remote appearances from his basement result in the re-emergence of Joe Biden’s intellect? Was a really long mental health day all he needed?
The American people don’t think so.
This poll was taken before Biden’s “gaffe-free” return to something resembling campaigning. I doubt it would have swayed many people. Biden’s gonna Biden, and that includes gaffes.
Eventually, he’s going to have to deal with the issue of his mental fitness for the office.
The polls may look rosy for Biden now. Perception is reality, however. If he doesn’t change America’s perception of his mental state, this is going to be a real problem for him going forward.
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westernjournal--2020-07-03--Minnesota Governor Pleads for Federal Aid as Sky-High Bill for Riot Damage Revealed

Minnesota is seeking millions of dollars from the federal government to clean up after the riots that erupted in the aftermath of George Floyd ’ s death in Minneapolis police custody May 25 .
On Thursday , Gov .
Tim Walz announced he was seeking Federal Emergency Management Agency cash , noting that the rioting left a trail of more than $ 500 million in destruction .
“ We ’ re asking our federal partners to step up and help our communities recover , ” he said in a news release .
“ We need to come together to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have access to critical infrastructure they need so they can go to the grocery store , pick up their medication , and live their lives .
Together , we will rebuild.
” The release said that during the rioting and destruction that raged in Minneapolis and surrounding communities , the state called on more than 10,000 law enforcement personnel to try to restore order and the Minnesota National Guard was fully mobilized for the first time since World War II .
“ Nearly 1,500 Twin Cities businesses were damaged by vandalism , fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , referring to Minneapolis , the epicenter of the rioting , and nearby St. Paul .
Walz , a member of the state ’ s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party , wants President Donald Trump to “ declare a major disaster for the State of Minnesota because of extensive fire damage to public infrastructure caused by civil unrest.
” He had bemoaned the level of destruction even as the riots , which began on May 26 , were taking place .
“ Over the last 72 hours these people have brought more destruction and more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history .
That ’ s who we ’ re up against , ” Walz said May 30 , according to KARE-TV .
However , at the time , rioters had the sympathy of others in his party .
“ What we ’ ve seen over the last two days … is the result of so much built-up anger and sadness , ” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said May 29 , according to NBC News .
“ Anger and sadness that has been ingrained in our black community , not just because of five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ If you ’ re feeling that sadness and that anger , it ’ s not only understandable , it ’ s right , ” he said .
Frey and Walz have been saying for weeks they planned to ask the federal government for money to repair damage from the riots .
The Minneapolis Star Tribune noted that Baltimore had sought FEMA funding after the riots that followed the 2015 death of Freddie Gray in police custody .
No funding ever materialized .
Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum said Minneapolis needs to prove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the violence did not flow from its citizens .
“ If it is demonstrated outside provocateurs committed acts of destruction , then there is a clear rationale for an emergency declaration by President Trump , ” she said .
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar , whose district includes the city , said Minneapolis is owed federal aid .
“ We have a moral responsibility to help communities heal economically , ” she said in a statement .
“ Minneapolis ’ s economy has been ravaged .
Families are struggling to find places to buy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll never [ be able to ] open their doors again , and many workers find themselves without a job to return to.
” Omar said the damage was not the fault of the rioters .
“ The situation facing our city stems from a long history of discrimination , prejudice and violence in the community , ” she said .
“ It is no less worthy of federal relief than communities facing natural disasters or the COVID-19 pandemic .
“ But we can not rely on a Presidential Emergency Declaration to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Our current President has proven we can not depend on such intervention .
So Congress must step in.
” There was no word from the White House as to whether the president would consider Walz ’ s request .
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Minnesota is seeking millions of dollars from the federal government to clean up after the riots that erupted in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis police custody May 25.
On Thursday, Gov. Tim Walz announced he was seeking Federal Emergency Management Agency cash, noting that the rioting left a trail of more than $500 million in destruction.
“We’re asking our federal partners to step up and help our communities recover,” he said in a news release. “We need to come together to ensure Minnesotans who were victims of this destruction have access to critical infrastructure they need so they can go to the grocery store, pick up their medication, and live their lives. Together, we will rebuild.”
The release said that during the rioting and destruction that raged in Minneapolis and surrounding communities, the state called on more than 10,000 law enforcement personnel to try to restore order and the Minnesota National Guard was fully mobilized for the first time since World War II.
“Nearly 1,500 Twin Cities businesses were damaged by vandalism, fire, or looting,” the release said, referring to Minneapolis, the epicenter of the rioting, and nearby St. Paul.
Walz, a member of the state’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, wants President Donald Trump to “declare a major disaster for the State of Minnesota because of extensive fire damage to public infrastructure caused by civil unrest.”
He had bemoaned the level of destruction even as the riots, which began on May 26, were taking place.
“Over the last 72 hours these people have brought more destruction and more terror to Minnesota than anybody in our history. That’s who we’re up against,” Walz said May 30, according to KARE-TV.
However, at the time, rioters had the sympathy of others in his party.
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“What we’ve seen over the last two days … is the result of so much built-up anger and sadness,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said May 29, according to NBC News. “Anger and sadness that has been ingrained in our black community, not just because of five minutes of horror, but 400 years.”
“If you’re feeling that sadness and that anger, it’s not only understandable, it’s right,” he said.
Frey and Walz have been saying for weeks they planned to ask the federal government for money to repair damage from the riots.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune noted that Baltimore had sought FEMA funding after the riots that followed the 2015 death of Freddie Gray in police custody. No funding ever materialized.
Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum said Minneapolis needs to prove that outside forces instigated the riots and the violence did not flow from its citizens.
“If it is demonstrated outside provocateurs committed acts of destruction, then there is a clear rationale for an emergency declaration by President Trump,” she said.
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, whose district includes the city, said Minneapolis is owed federal aid.
“We have a moral responsibility to help communities heal economically,” she said in a statement. “Minneapolis’s economy has been ravaged. Families are struggling to find places to buy food, local shop owners fear they’ll never [be able to] open their doors again, and many workers find themselves without a job to return to.”
Omar said the damage was not the fault of the rioters.
“The situation facing our city stems from a long history of discrimination, prejudice and violence in the community,” she said. “It is no less worthy of federal relief than communities facing natural disasters or the COVID-19 pandemic.
“But we cannot rely on a Presidential Emergency Declaration to help direct FEMA resources to riot relief. Our current President has proven we cannot depend on such intervention. So Congress must step in.”
There was no word from the White House as to whether the president would consider Walz’s request.
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