Recap- March 19, 2020: COVID-19 Pandemic, Congress, Guns

Recap- April 12-26, 2020: Trump Pandemic

CDC adds six more symptoms for coronavirus [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/494640-cdc-adds-six-more-symptoms-for-coronavirus] General Assembly rejects Gov. Northam's proposal to delay May elections [https://www.whsv.com/content/news/General-Assembly-rejects-Gov-Northams-proposal-to-delay-May-elections-569888151.html] (WHSV 3) Wednesday, April 22. It was a particularly interesting session in that eileen filler-corn fainted at the Close of the Delegates' Session. Virginia House Speaker Filler-Corn appears to faint during veto session, returns to work after an hour [https://www.richmond.com/news/virginia/virginia-house-speaker-filler-corn-appears-to-faint-during-veto-session-returns-to-work-after/article_297c1eae-bf64-5541-a89a-77346799dee5.html] By MEL LEONOR [https://www.richmond.com/users/profile/Melhor%20Leonor] Richmond Times-Dispatch [https://www.richmond.com/users/profile/Melhor%20Leonor] ( Apr 22, 2020) April [https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-releases/2020/april/headline-856329-en.html] 24th- May elections moved to May 19th, citing his statutory authority but no specific code. (Governor's Office Press release) April [https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-releases/2020/april/headline-855995-en.html] 8th- The Governor is also exercising his statutory authority (§ 24.2-603.1 of the Code of Virginia) to move the June primary elections from June 9, 2020 to June 23, 2020. (Governor's Office Press release) Local elections delayed until May 19 after Senate rejects governor's proposed move to November [http://www.yourgv.com/coronavirus/local-elections-delayed-until-may-19-after-senate-rejects-governors-proposed-move-to-november/article_63a43238-86ed-11ea-8ed6-7f34a689d868.html] "Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday he is using his authority to delay ballot day until May 19." "The House of Delegates sided with Northam to push May elections to November, but the Senate did not. "Voters completing a paper application may use reason 2A, “my disability or illness” to complete their form. Voters completing an online application to request an absentee ballot will need to follow the prompts and select “I have a reason or condition that prevents me from going to the polls on Election Day.” They will then have the option to choose “my disability or illness” as the reason for their request." Virginia's May and June elections postponed to prevent coronavirus spread [https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/virginia/virginia-elections-postponed-coronavirus/65-53a6f842-3daa-42bb-b407-4faa2a14edfa] WUSA 9 By Caleb Stewart | Posted: Thu 11:13 AM, Apr 23, 2020 | Updated: Thu 11:48 AM, Apr 23, 2020 "Initially, the House of Delegates voted along a slim majority not to adopt the amendment. After debate, confusion and technicalities, the amendment passed with two votes. The Senate, which accepted most budget recommendations, simply did not vote on moving May elections." "Delegate Mark Levine, who voted to accept the amendment, said this means elections will be held in May, despite public health concerns. He suggested that since the Senate did not vote to move the elections, the senators should man the polls." Upcoming Elections [https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/calendars-schedules/upcoming-elections.html] Virginia State Board of Elections Trump & Disinfectant, COVID-19 updates Report/Video of what he actually said- Video and transcript: Trump suggests studying disinfectant injections for coronavirus [https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-trump-white-house-sunlight-heat-fight-virus-20200424-7dnhtyxltvdazkp24mybuefmou-story.html] Chicago Tribune (April 24, 2020) Maryland emergency hotline receives more than 100 calls about disinfectant after Trump comments [https://news.google.com/articles/CBMidWh0dHBzOi8vdGhlaGlsbC5jb20vY2hhbmdpbmctYW1lcmljYS93ZWxsLWJlaW5nL3ByZXZlbnRpb24tY3VyZXMvNDk0NTQ4LW1hcnlsYW5kLWVtZXJnZW5jeS1ob3RsaW5lLXJlY2VpdmVzLW1vcmUtdGhhbtIBeWh0dHBzOi8vdGhlaGlsbC5jb20vY2hhbmdpbmctYW1lcmljYS93ZWxsLWJlaW5nL3ByZXZlbnRpb24tY3VyZXMvNDk0NTQ4LW1hcnlsYW5kLWVtZXJnZW5jeS1ob3RsaW5lLXJlY2VpdmVzLW1vcmUtdGhhbj9hbXA?hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen] Joseph Guzman in the Hill Apr 24, 2020 "“Then I see the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning,” Trump continued. “Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs. So it would be interesting to check that.” many theories, such as the theory above, were lobbed to Deborah Birx, the Acting Ambassador for the Trump Administration to the Cronavirus. Disinfectant CEOs as well as health officials have provided comments. Nervous Republicans See Trump Sinking, and Taking Senate With Him [https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/25/us/politics/trump-election-briefings.html] (unfortunately I am not subscribed so, could not get you that info) The NY Times April 25, 2020 Lets not forget on April 14 Trump Halted funding to the WHO Politico Trump halts funding to World Health Organization [https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/14/trump-world-health-organization-funding-186786] By Alice Miranda Ollstein (Tuesday April 14, 2020 06:33 PM EDT Updated: 04/14/2020 09:22 PM) World News Kim Jong Un Remains Absent on Day North Korean Media Celebrates Founding of Armed Forces [https://www.newsweek.com/north-korea-china-kim-jong-un-1500197] by Brendan Cole Newsweek.com (April 24, 2020) We are not certain of his condition. Opinion is split- He did not appear at major events Next in line appears to be his sister It's China & South Korea's problem- because it's South Korea's problem it then becomes a world-wide problem We are going to learn what a regime collapse may look like in a global pandemic. 50th Earth Day https://www.ehn.org/earth-day-2020-2645823251.html?rebelltitem=3#rebelltitem3 [https://www.ehn.org/earth-day-2020-2645823251.html?rebelltitem=3#rebelltitem3] Why Earth Day Matters- Microplastics Found in Antarctic Sea Ice Samples for First Time, Scientists Say [https://www.ecowatch.com/antarctica-microplastics-sea-ice-2645809545.html] EcoWatch.com (April 23, 2020) Coronavirus spread helped by Sean Hannity's Fox show, a new study finds [https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2020/4/22/21229360/coronavirus-covid-19-fox-news-sean-hannity-misinformation-death] Zack Beauchamp in Vox (April 22, 2020) Coronavirus in the Community, Economics Communities in Virginia, and throughout the US, get creative in the economic approach to the virus- This small Virginia town is paying people patronize local restaurants. It's part of a unique coronavirus response effort. - Washington [https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2020/04/23/this-small-virginia-town-is-paying-people-to.html] Town of Middleburg, Biz Journals.com (Apr 23, 2020, 3:15pm EDT) By Alex Koma [https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/bio/40698/Alex+Koma] – Staff Reporter, Washington Business Journal Middleburg purchases thousands of restaurant vouchers for residents [https://wtop.com/business-finance/2020/04/middleburg-va-purchases-thousands-of-restaurant-vouchers-for-residents/] WTOP.com (April 21, 2020) Jeff Clabaugh [https://wtop.com/author/jeff-clabaugh/] | @wtopclabaugh [https://twitter.com/wtopclabaugh] Gov. Newsom Announces Plan for Restaurants to Deliver 3 Meals Daily to Seniors at No Charge [https://www.newsweek.com/gov-newsom-announces-plan-restaurants-deliver-3-meals-daily-seniors-no-charge-1500174] Daniel Villarreal Newsweek.com (April 24, 2020) Coronavirus Economic Confusion Your Money: Stimulus Check Confusion? Common Questions, Answered [https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/04/23/us/23reuters-health-coronavirus-usa-checks.html] The NY Times (April 23, 2020) By Reuters Small business loans: We have the answers to your PPP questions [https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/04/23/small-business-loans-we-have-answers-your-ppp-questions/5165733002/] USA Today (April 23, 2020) Written by Ledyard King & Paul Davidson States Reopening? See Which States Are Reopening and Which Are Still Shut Down [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html] Partial Reopening Georgia Shelter in place in effect since April 3 "Gov. Brian Kemp went toe-to-toe with the White House and local mayors over his decision to reopen large parts of Georgia’s economy. Mr. Kemp’s plan allows gyms, hair and nail salons, bowling alleys and tattoo parlors to reopen on April 24. Starting April 27, restaurants will be allowed to resume limited dine-in service, and movie theaters and other entertainment venues will also be allowed to reopen. But Mr. Kemp, a Republican, laid out certain requirements — including screening workers for fevers — and said it would not be “business as usual.”" Oklahoma No stay-at-home order statewide, but other restrictions in place "Oklahoma was among a handful of states where governors did not issue formal stay-at-home orders. Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, lifted restrictions on businesses starting with salons, barbers and pet groomers on April 24. Restaurant dining, movie theaters, gyms, houses of worship and sporting venues are expected to reopen statewide — with certain restrictions — starting May 1." South Carolina Stay at home in effect since April 7 "Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, was among the last to issue a stay-at-home order and was also among the first to begin opening up his state, starting April 20. The reopening began with retail stores, which are under instructions to operate at 20 percent capacity." Order Expiring April 30 Shutdown or Restricted Extra: Light-hearted Golf, Virginia Taxes Reminder Some desperate golfers are sneaking onto closed courses across the US [https://www.golf.com/news/2020/04/25/golfers-closed-golf-courses-coronavirus/] Written by Kevin Cunningham, APRIL 25, 2020 May 1st- taxes due in Virginia Song of the Episode: Lean on Me, Bill Withers (1972)

Recap- April 7-11, 2020: Coronavirus in the US, Virginia News

Bernie Drops out of Democratic Presidential Race (likely due to the in-person election that took place in Wisconsin- here's what you need to know:WI state Supreme Court voted 4-2 to continue election as "normal" Opinion | On the Wisconsin Primary, the Supreme Court Failed Us [https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/09/opinion/wisconsin-primary-supreme-court.html] By Linda Greenhouse in the New York Times, Contributing Opinion Writer "There is barely a hint in the opinion of the turmoil in the country. Did it not occur to these justices to wonder why they were working at home rather than in their chambers? It was left to Justice Ginsburg in her dissenting opinion to point out that “the District Court was reacting to a grave, rapidly developing public health crisis.”" Governor Northam requests that the General Assembly move May local elections to November and June 9th elections to June 23rd. we will keep you posted. Governor requesting General Assembly to move May, June elections [http://www.emporiaindependentmessenger.com/news/article_bc9a2c88-79ca-11ea-811d-c7c06c61421f.html] https://www.whsv.com/content/news/Gov-Northam-moves-Republican-primaries-back-due-to-COVID-19-569477801.html [https://www.whsv.com/content/news/Gov-Northam-moves-Republican-primaries-back-due-to-COVID-19-569477801.html] United States now #1 in confirmed Covid-19 deaths Virus: We're number one! ... in almost certainly undercounted deaths per JHU Coronavirus reporting, Worldometer, etc. The US will cross through 20k deaths today while ABC News, The New York Times, and others report that deaths are undercounted. Most nursing home deaths and other at home and in public deaths presumed to be coronavirus aren't being booked as such. NYC has 250 or more excess at home deaths per day. US now has more coronavirus deaths than any other country, but the worst of epidemic may not be far off [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/04/11/coronavirus-us-more-covid-19-deaths-than-italy-any-country/5121962002/] by Jesse Yomtov. This is a super odd optimistic article in USA Today. WHO looks into report of Covid patients testing positive after negative tests [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/11/who-looks-into-report-of-covid-patients-testing-positive-after-negative-tests] The Guardian Yet in New York-- 14 days to claim the dead before they are put into mass graves (that is my summarization of that headline) News 9 Images Show Mass Burials At NYC Public Cemetery As City Shortens Deadline For Claiming Dead [https://www.news9.com/story/41995161/images-show-mass-burials-at-nyc-public-cemetery-as-city-shortens-deadline-for-claiming-dead] Most swing states have no-excuse vote by mail option (excluding FL)https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/04/voting-mail-2020-race-between-biden-and-trump/609799/ [https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/04/voting-mail-2020-race-between-biden-and-trump/609799/] by Ron Brownstein not actually clear who this will help Related to 4.: Reminded that announced an Orange Terrorism Alert to step on John Kerry's convention bounce. It was later revealed that the alert was based on real, but not timely intelligence https://www.wired.com/story/bidens-path-to-victory-does-not-bode-well-for-voters/ [https://www.wired.com/story/bidens-path-to-victory-does-not-bode-well-for-voters/] by David Karpf Tax Day now July 15: Treasury, IRS extend filing deadline and federal tax payments regardless of amount owed [https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-day-now-july-15-treasury-irs-extend-filing-deadline-and-federal-tax-payments-regardless-of-amount-owed] IRS (Irs.gov) Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy is running for Governor in Virginia.

Recap- 3.26-4.6.20: Quarantine Care & Costs

Here are the articles we discuss in this episode: CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/is-coronavirus-airborne [https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/is-coronavirus-airborne] By Kasandra Brabaw [https://www.health.com/author/kasandra-brabaw] April 03, 2020 COVID-19 & the Pandemic Politics Politics: NUMBER FIFTY-FIVE (2020) TEMPORARY STAY AT HOME ORDER DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) To reinforce the Commonwealth's res [https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/executive-actions/EO-55-Temporary-Stay-at-Home-Order-Due-to-Novel-Coronavirus-(COVID-19).pdf] By Gov Northam 2pm. (3/30/20) The Navy Fired the Captain of the Theodore Roosevelt. See How the Crew Responded. [https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/03/us/politics/coronavirus-brett-crozier-theodore-roosevelt.html] By Helene Cooper [https://www.nytimes.com/by/helene-cooper], Thomas Gibbons-Neff [https://www.nytimes.com/by/thomas-gibbons-neff] and Eric Schmitt [https://www.nytimes.com/by/eric-schmitt] April 3, 2020 A sneaky attempt to end encryption is worming its way through Congress [https://www.theverge.com/interface/2020/3/12/21174815/earn-it-act-encryption-killer-lindsay-graham-match-group] This one is for all you libertarian techies out there. COVID-19 & the Credit Debacle: how will covid-19 redefine credit? and our wallet? https://qz.com/1833472/paycheck-protection-program-could-run-out-of-money/ [https://qz.com/1833472/paycheck-protection-program-could-run-out-of-money/] Big Banks Favor Certain Customers in $350 Billion Small-Business Loan Program [https://www.wsj.com/articles/big-banks-favor-certain-customers-in-350-billion-small-business-loan-program-11586174401] WSJ https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonbrett/2020/03/23/new-coronavirus-stimulus-bill-introduces-digital-dollar-and-digital-dollar-wallets/#3716ca134bea [https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonbrett/2020/03/23/new-coronavirus-stimulus-bill-introduces-digital-dollar-and-digital-dollar-wallets/#3716ca134bea] Coronavirus Stimulus Offered By House Financial Services Committee Creates New Digital Dollar (3/23/20) Forbes COVID-19 Quarantine, Extras! Covid-19: Modes of transmission of virus causing COVID-19: implications for IPC precaution recommendations [https://www.who.int/news-room/commentaries/detail/modes-of-transmission-of-virus-causing-covid-19-implications-for-ipc-precaution-recommendations] WHO.it Scientific brief (03/29/2020) https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/is-coronavirus-airborne [https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/is-coronavirus-airborne] By Kasandra Brabaw [https://www.health.com/author/kasandra-brabaw] April 03, 2020 What's Up With All the Contradictory Advice About COVID-19 and Face Masks? [https://reason.com/2020/04/01/whats-up-with-all-the-contradictory-advice-about-covid-19-and-face-masks/] Reason.com JACOB SULLUM [https://reason.com/people/jacob-sullum/] | 4.1.2020 10:00 AM COVID-19 Hits my family. An older relative of my grandpa's, living in Florida, has tested positive for Coronavirus and subsequently had a heart attack since her diagnosis. I have not received word on her current condition. Andaman administration moves to block COVID-19 from reaching indigenous tribals [https://in.news.yahoo.com/andaman-administration-moves-block-covid-085222155.html] (04/01/2020) The isolated tribes at risk of illness from Amazon missionaries [https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/mar/23/the-isolated-tribes-at-risk-of-illness-from-amazon-missionaries] Dom Phillips [https://www.theguardian.com/profile/dom-phillips] in Rio de Janeiro Mon 23 Mar 2020 03.00 EDT https://theintercept.com/2020/04/02/coronavirus-afghanistan/ [https://theintercept.com/2020/04/02/coronavirus-afghanistan/] Washington state nonprofit files lawsuit saying Fox News misled viewers about coronavirus [https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/washington-state-nonprofit-files-lawsuit-seeking-to-stop-fox-news-from-broadcasting-false-information-about-the-coronavirus/] April 3, 2020 at 7:54 pm Updated April 3, 2020 at 8:50 pm By Sara Jean Green [https://www.seattletimes.com/author/sara-jean-green/] McConnell: Impeachment distracted government from coronavirus threat [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/490335-mcconnell-impeachment-distracted-government-from-coronavirus-threat] The Hill BY ALEXANDER BOLTON [https://thehill.com/author/alexander-bolton] - 03/31/20 10:11 AM EDT

Recap- March 20-25, 2020: Pandemic Policies

https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-lockdown-begins-in-india-as-global-cases-pass-420-000-11585133981 [https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-lockdown-begins-in-india-as-global-cases-pass-420-000-11585133981] Bernie Sanders’ Town Hall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-30JR5Cojc [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-30JR5Cojc] https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/surgeon-general-has-coronavirus-warning-week-it-s-going-get-n1166421 [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/surgeon-general-has-coronavirus-warning-week-it-s-going-get-n1166421] https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/489251-trump-says-he-hopes-to-have-economy-reopen-by-easter [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/489251-trump-says-he-hopes-to-have-economy-reopen-by-easter] https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/23/us/chinese-coronavirus-racist-attacks.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage§ion=US+News [https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/23/us/chinese-coronavirus-racist-attacks.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage§ion=US+News] https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/It-s-not-the-Chinese-virus-it-s-the-15149648.php [https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/It-s-not-the-Chinese-virus-it-s-the-15149648.php] https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2020/03/24/tokyo-olympics-postponed-coronavirus/ [https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2020/03/24/tokyo-olympics-postponed-coronavirus/] https://www.cnn.com/2013/08/23/us/hurricane-katrina-statistics-fast-facts/index.html [https://www.cnn.com/2013/08/23/us/hurricane-katrina-statistics-fast-facts/index.html] https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/03/23/what-was-rand-paul-thinking/ [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/03/23/what-was-rand-paul-thinking/] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/with-americans-in-lockdown-hope-and-calm-beat-nervousness-cbs-news-poll-coronavirus/ [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/with-americans-in-lockdown-hope-and-calm-beat-nervousness-cbs-news-poll-coronavirus/]

Recap- March 19, 2020: COVID-19 Pandemic, Congress, Guns

Jonathan and Laura discuss the ongoing Covid pandemic, the intersection between politics, the economy, the pandemic, and other topics. Jonathan brings in scientific expertise from his American Plaguecast podcast. We discuss various aspects of the already passed relief bill, the "stage 3" stimulus and relief bill, Mitch McConnell's plan and possible violations of the STOCK Act by United States Senators, along with other political topics, and the surge in gun sales. Articles: https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/secret-recording-intelligence-chairman-warning-donors-about-coronavirus-weeks-ago-969767/?fbclid=IwAR3QeWPueud5SuPWziLeAaCc7ZuhrUp6ddKVM9va5p89wgNa_oF3fjQj0SM [https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/secret-recording-intelligence-chairman-warning-donors-about-coronavirus-weeks-ago-969767/?fbclid=IwAR3QeWPueud5SuPWziLeAaCc7ZuhrUp6ddKVM9va5p89wgNa_oF3fjQj0SM] https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-03-15/coronavirus-pandemic-gun-sales-surge-us-california [https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-03-15/coronavirus-pandemic-gun-sales-surge-us-california] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/seven-family-members-fatally-shot-north-carolina-n1160516 [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/seven-family-members-fatally-shot-north-carolina-n1160516]