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Where Things Stand: Trump Didn’t Take McConnell’s Political Out
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04.01.20 | 11:08 am

The Senate majority leader tried to give him an out.

It’s hardly surprising that Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) would contort himself into a pretzel to offer President Trump some sort of excuse — especially one dripping in Trump’s favorite flavor of partisanship — for the administration’s botched handling of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. But the befuddling bit is Trump didn’t bite.

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Surgeon General Argues WH Guidelines Are ‘National Stay At Home Order’
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04.01.20 | 11:02 am
Inside Louisiana’s Desperate Search For Ventilators
“It’s a free-for-all,” Dr. Rebekah Gee said, of the scramble among states to get ventilators.
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04.01.20 | 10:53 am
In a pool photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich., Monday, March 30, 2020. The governor said she suspended state hiring and promotions and vetoed $80 million in new spending in order to steer money to fighting the coronavirus. At the same time, Whitmer said she signed laws with $150 million for the state's response. She said it's too early to know how the economic slowdown related to the virus will affect state revenue but the impact "is going to be real.” (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, Pool) In a pool photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich., Monday, March 30, 2020. The governor said she suspended state hiring and promotions and vetoed $80 million in new spending in order to steer money to fighting the coronavirus. At the same time, Whitmer said she signed laws with $150 million for the state's response. She said it's too early to know how the economic slowdown related to the virus will affect state revenue but the impact "is going to be real.” (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP, Pool)
Trump Allies Warn Against Feud With Michigan Governor
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04.01.20 | 10:16 am
Democratic presidential hopeful and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a Nevada Caucus watch party on February 22, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the Nevada caucuses. (Photo by Ronda Churchill / AFP) Democratic presidential hopeful and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a Nevada Caucus watch party on February 22, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the Nevada caucuses. (Photo by Ronda Churchill / AFP)
Biden Says It’s ‘Hard To Envision’ Democratic Convention Not Being Postponed
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04.01.20 | 10:04 am
It’s Census Day: Here’s How Coronavirus Has Changed The Counting Process
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04.01.20 | 9:29 am
Carol Talkington helps Terri Bonasso tape a notice on the Emergency room door following a vigil at the closing of Fairmont Regional Medical Center on March 19, 2020. Carol Talkington helps Terri Bonasso tape a notice on the Emergency room door following a vigil at the closing of Fairmont Regional Medical Center on March 19, 2020.
Why Rural Areas Are In A Particularly Tough Situation As Coronavirus Spreads
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04.01.20 | 9:21 am
A Major Medical Staffing Company Just Slashed Benefits for Doctors and Nurses Fighting Coronavirus
Alteon Health, a staffing company backed by private-equity firm Frazier Healthcare Partners, will cut salaries, time off and retirement benefits for providers, citing lost revenue. Several hospital operators announced similar cuts.
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04.01.20 | 9:14 am
Coronavirus Death Toll In NYC Tops 1,000. The Worst Is Yet To Come.
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04.01.20 | 9:08 am
Nunes Complains Schools Closing In Response To Coronavirus Outbreak Is ‘Way Overkill’
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04.01.20 | 8:52 am