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Pompeo Says ‘Handful’ Of State Dept. Staffers Tested Positive For Coronavirus
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo officially acknowledged for the first time that a “handful” of his staff has been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak during a briefing at the State Department Tuesday. Continue reading “Pompeo Says ‘Handful’ Of State Dept. Staffers Tested Positive For Coronavirus”
Trump Adviser Shills For Money During Coronavirus Prayer Session
Paula White, President Donald Trump’s spiritual adviser and head of the White House’s “Faith and Opportunity Initiative” program, asked for money Tuesday during a coronavirus prayer session.
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Knock-On Effects Times Infinity
As we begin to grapple with the economic fallout from COVID-19, don’t forget the severe strain this could place on state and local governments, in ways both direct and indirect. Another TPM reader report:
How This Just-Deceased Writer And Activist Propelled The Growth Of Putin’s Modern Russia
A different kind of virus.
Duncan Hunter Gets 11 Months In Prison Over Misuse Of Campaign Funds
Former Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) was sentenced on Tuesday to 11 months in prison and three years of parole for corruption charges, which resulted from his use of campaign funds for personal expenses, including several extramarital affairs.
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Why The Checks-For-Everyone Idea To Ward Off A Recession Is Gaining Steam
It’s an idea that has aligned former Obama administration economists, the Trump White House, and lawmakers of both parties.
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NYC Mayor Says City Should Be ‘Prepared’ For Shelter In Place Order
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said during a press conference Tuesday afternoon that residents should be “prepared right now for the possibility of a shelter in place order” but added that the decision has yet to be determined. Continue reading “NYC Mayor Says City Should Be ‘Prepared’ For Shelter In Place Order”
At Last, Trump Admin Grants First Emergency Medicaid Change Due To COVID
Weeks into the coronavirus pandemic, the first U.S. state received approval from the Trump administration for an emergency change to its Medicaid program.
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White House Floats Sending Checks To Out-Of-Work Americans ‘Immediately’
The White House held another coronavirus task force news briefing on the outbreak this morning, during which the administration encouraged Americans to file their taxes on time, but announced the government would allow interest-free payment deferments for those who owe money to the IRS.
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