And before Republicans start asking who's going to pay for it, this should be the plan INSTEAD of the corporate bailouts Trump's been talking about (including one that could directly benefit him).NEWS — @GOPLeader KEVIN MCCARTHY told Republicans that he is opposed to the Democrats coronavirus bill, a blow to hopes for biparitsanship and perhaps a harbinger for the bill’s prospects in the GOP Senate.
The WH has made its preference clear, but this is a bad sign.THOSE MONSTERS!!!!House Democrats' response package includes:
Free coronavirus testing
14 days paid sick leave (federally administered)
Emergency paid leave
Unemployment Insurance expansion
FMAP increase for states
Meals for kids whose schools close
The GOP is the worst.
*Walter Bloomberg
@DeItaOne
BRAZIL COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY FABIO WAJNGARTEN TESTED POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS, STILL AWAITS 2ND CONFIRMATION - O ESTADO DE S.PAULO
^was with Trump on Saturday
The lasting effects will be that we have to manage this virus with vaccines like we do the flu.this thing will have a much bigger death toll than 9/11. I wonder what the lasting effects will be?
This is one of the many reasons the payroll tax suggestion is pretty stupid. Funds would be much better utilized if they did it through direct compensation to help with child care, testing, treatment etc.What is the point of payroll tax relief if people aren't going into work?
Their go to move is to obstruct rather than compromise and fox bills and come up with an actual alternative.THOSE MONSTERS!!!!
The GOP is the worst. :(
This coronavirus is running a more socialist platform than Bernie.This is one of the many reasons the payroll tax suggestion is pretty stupid. Funds would be much better utilized if they did it through direct compensation to help with child care, testing, treatment etc.
That the guy who was in the calling it a hoax or overhyped or whatever camp?*Walter Bloomberg
@DeItaOne
BRAZIL COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY FABIO WAJNGARTEN TESTED POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS, STILL AWAITS 2ND CONFIRMATION - O ESTADO DE S.PAULO
He said he'd leave that question for the experts. Well, here's what his experts say:VP Pence did not cite figures when CNN this morning when asked “How many Americans have been tested so far for Coronavirus?”
That piece of crap.THOSE MONSTERS!!!!
The GOP is the worst. :(
When you elect incompetence, we shouldn't be surprised that that is exactly what we are getting.Sinn Fein said:Willie Geist @WillieGeist · 10m
The E.U. says it got no warning of the European travel ban: “The European Union disapproves of the fact that the U.S. decision to impose a travel ban was taken unilaterally and without consultation.”
Again - just a complete lack of global awareness. I don't have a problem with the travel ban, I have a problem with how decisions seem to be made haphazardly and without considerations to the impacts to others. You owe it to allies/friends to give them a heads up that the ban is coming, so they have a response ready.
The aggregate tests on the CDC site hasn’t made sense for a couple days (again.)He said he'd leave that question for the experts. Well, here's what his experts say:
Testing #s
So as this spreads and more people become infected, we are testing far less. WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?
Date | CDC Labs | Public Health Labs
3/4 | 66 | 939
3/5 | 54 | 1192
3/6 | 16 | 1155
3/7 | 0 | 947
3/8 | 0 | 741
3/9 | 0 | 396
3/10 | 0 | 8
Page last reviewed: March 11, 2020
As I said yesterday, in States with little or know testing, we have been told that our threat is LOW because there have been no positive tests. We have also been told that it's not a question of "if" but "when" someone becomes infected. We have then been informed that the statistics show that when that one positive test happens, it means 1000-1500 are currently likely infected. How can they possibly say that our threat is LOW under these circumstances, and that everything and everyone should proceed as normal?Even with the address last night, CDC website still saying:
Current risk assessment:
For the majority of people, the immediate risk of being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to be low. There is not widespread circulation in most communities in the United States.
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With that guidance, we WILL get widespread circulation in most communities. They should link to https://staythe####home.com/ since they aren't willing to spell it out themselves.
If this EVER comes up again as a serious attempt at being an argument the person should just be ignored. That ship has sailed.And before Republicans start asking who's going to pay for it, this should be the plan INSTEAD of the corporate bailouts Trump's been talking about (including one that could directly benefit him).
Bail out the people, not the corporations.
Oh dear.Gabriel Stargardter @gabstargardter
The guy standing to Trump’s left just tested positive for coronavirus, according to Brazilian media. Fabio Wajngarten posted this photo, taken during meetings at Mar-a-Lago, five days ago.
photo in link
We knew this.The big tax cut of a while ago was a big mistake. All it's done is make it more economically difficult to respond quickly and without pushing the limits.
C'mon. It's Paul Ryan's legacy. I used to think "wonk" was a good thing, alas.The big tax cut of a while ago was a big mistake. All it's done is make it more economically difficult to respond quickly and without pushing the limits.
It begs the questions: (1) Are those numbers an accurate account of testing being done?; (2) if they aren't accurate, can someone like the guy in charge (Is it Pence? Trump? Jared?) explain the inaccuracy (don't need an "expert" for this)?; and (3) If it's not accurate, why is it still up on the website? Accurate information is CRITICALLY important right now.The aggregate tests on the CDC site hasn’t made sense for a couple days (again.)
I thought most were aware of that, it’s been discussed on CNN & MSNBC.
So true...it's amazing to watch people changing their tune.This coronavirus is running a more socialist platform than Bernie.
(4) If they ARE accurate, why the hell is it so low??It begs the questions: (1) Are those numbers an accurate account of testing being done?; (2) if they aren't accurate, can someone like the guy in charge (Is it Pence? Trump? Jared?) explain the inaccuracy (don't need an "expert" for this)?; and (3) If it's not accurate, why is it still up on the website? Accurate information is CRITICALLY important right now.
It was just getting ready to pay for itself, too...The big tax cut of a while ago was a big mistake. All it's done is make it more economically difficult to respond quickly and without pushing the limits.
I feel like there should have been a warning label attached.When you elect incompetence, we shouldn't be surprised that that is exactly what we are getting.
From what I’ve read this week it’s partly because we have different reporting mechanisms depending on who is doing the testing. CDC is not the same as a state lab which is different from county which is different from a pharma corp.It begs the questions: (1) Are those numbers an accurate account of testing being done?; (2) if they aren't accurate, can someone like the guy in charge (Is it Pence? Trump? Jared?) explain the inaccuracy (don't need an "expert" for this)?; and (3) If it's not accurate, why is it still up on the website? Accurate information is CRITICALLY important right now.
I actually thought he did that - but I have not been paying as close attention to the details.The fact Trump hasn't declared a National Emergency is criminal. He has the best information in the world and its not good.
Damn commiesOn why Taiwan has been successful in containing the virus:
Last but not the least, Kolas said that she believes the country’s health insurance system, which covers 99 percent of the population, has been crucial to fighting the spread of the outbreak.
“Taiwan’s health insurance lets everyone not be afraid to go to the hospital. If you suspect you have coronavirus, you won’t have to worry that you can’t afford the hospital visit to get tested,” she said.
“You can get a free test, and if you’re forced to be isolated, during the 14 days, we pay for your food, lodging and medical care,” Kolas said. “So no one would avoid seeing the doctor because they can’t pay for health care.”
No leadershipLamar Alexander told reporters the Senate won't take up the House coronavirus bill until after recess (March 23). "The Senate will act when we come back and we have a clearer idea of what extra steps we need to take."
Thanks. I get that there's likely an explanation, but why provide that information on the public information website if it doesn't accurately reflect actual testing numbers? And why can't someone at the CDC or Pence give us that explanation? If it's too complicated to explain (i.e. there are many factors in play), just take it down. It's really poor messaging at a time when we need accurate information.From what I’ve read this week it’s partly because we have different reporting mechanisms depending on who is doing the testing. CDC is not the same as a state lab which is different from county which is different from a pharma corp.
Meh. It's not like 11 days matter for pandemic response measures.Lamar Alexander told reporters the Senate won't take up the House coronavirus bill until after recess (March 23). "The Senate will act when we come back and we have a clearer idea of what extra steps we need to take."
One can hope that single payer health care will gain some traction.this thing will have a much bigger death toll than 9/11. I wonder what the lasting effects will be?
Absolutely foolish.Lamar Alexander told reporters the Senate won't take up the House coronavirus bill until after recess (March 23). "The Senate will act when we come back and we have a clearer idea of what extra steps we need to take."
He should have just said they will take 11 days off and hope it goes away.Lamar Alexander told reporters the Senate won't take up the House coronavirus bill until after recess (March 23). "The Senate will act when we come back and we have a clearer idea of what extra steps we need to take."
What the hell happens if after March 23 most of Congress is sick or quarantined and cant gather a quorum?Lamar Alexander told reporters the Senate won't take up the House coronavirus bill until after recess (March 23). "The Senate will act when we come back and we have a clearer idea of what extra steps we need to take."
How much of last nights address related to relevant public health policy?Thanks. I get that there's likely an explanation, but why provide that information on the public information website if it doesn't accurately reflect actual testing numbers? And why can't someone at the CDC or Pence give us that explanation? If it's too complicated to explain (i.e. there are many factors in play), just take it down. It's really poor messaging at a time when we need accurate information.
Better question, why are they taking a break to fiddle, while Rome burns?What the hell happens if after March 23 most of Congress is sick or quarantined and cant gather a quorum?
You mean like...work?Better question, why are they taking a break to fiddle, while Rome burns?
Stay, and get #### done. Then take a break.