Somebody FINALLY gets the guy to take things seriously….
I’m watching the CEO’s of large retail companies and medical companies say their few words on camera…
Trump makes sure that each one says nice things about the CDC and the FDA…
Trump being who he is….
Gets the guys to thank HIM for his action (IN-Action)…
This seems more about politics of patting him on the back then helping Americans’s out…
President Trump on Friday declared a national emergency over the coronavirus, freeing up additional resources and funding as federal, state and local governments attempt to combat the rapidly spreading disease.
The move allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to tap into billions of dollars and mobilize personnel more quickly to help state and local agencies and leaders respond.
“I am officially declaring a national emergency — two very big words,” Trump said in remarks in the Rose Garden, adding that the move would release up to $50 billion dollars in federal aid.
Trump also announced additional efforts to address the virus, including urging states to set up emergency operation centers and hospitals to active emergency preparedness plans, as well as a partnership with private companies to increase testing capabilities. He also said that the administration was working to set up drive-thru test sites.
The administration has faced intense criticism over the slow rollout and availability of tests.
“The goal is for individuals to be able to drive up and be swabbed without having to leave your car,” Trump said. The president met earlier in the day with lab and pharmacy executives to discuss the initiative.
He said he would give Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar “broad new authority” allowing him to waive various laws and regulations related to hospital operations.
Trump was flanked by Azar, Vice President Mike Pence, and Dr. Deborah Birx, the State Department health expert who is helping to coordinate the federal response.
“Our overriding goal is to stop the spread of the virus,” Trump said. “This will pass … and we’ll be even stronger for it.”
Trump has just said that he’s NOT happy with the Democrats on a virus bill….
Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday vowed to press ahead with an emergency package to address the coronavirus epidemic, with or without a formal agreement between Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and congressionalRepublicans.
The House is expected to vote within hours on a multi-billion dollar package drafted by Democrats, which would guarantee access to food, affordable testing and paid time off for people whose lives are disrupted by the virus. But it’s unclear how many Republicans, if any, will back the bill.
“Senate Democratic Leader Schumer and I, last weekend, called for further action to put families first. Today, we are passing a bill that does just that,” Pelosi said just at press conference on the “Speaker’s Balcony” outside her office. She made no mention of the conversations with Mnuchin, and ignored a question about whether she has reached a deal with the White House. Pelosi and Mnuchin have held at least nine phone calls on Friday as the strove to reach an agreement…..
Note…
The people on camera ARE Trump’s people….
CEO’s….
Seven figure earners…
Note….
How canceled events and self-quarantines save lives…
Flattening the curve means that all the social distancing measures now being deployed in places like Italy and South Korea, and on a smaller scale in places like Seattle and Santa Clara County, California, aren’t so much about preventing illness but rather slowing down the rate at which people get sick….
image…NBCNews screen grab
At presser Dr. Fauci won’t give a definite time frame but says a few month ‘s maybe ….
It will depend on testing and dealing with the people IN Country….
Most of the youngish people I know (non Jewish ones at least) seem to think this is all overblown, too much hype, manipulation by the government to control us, etc etc. , and this includes people who are liberals. Someone I know thinks the Chinese created this for population control but it got out of hand (while some people think this was a weapon against us by the Chinese in their desire to control the world. and all the masks and gloves needed to fight it are made in China.)
Of course, I don’t really buy any of that.
And I am also starting to need to talk myself out of believing I already have symptoms.
CG?
Starting this week I have heard the same things from people…
This is like the power outage from Hurricane Sandy…
Hoarding….
Holly Shit….
Trump is STILL rambling on!….
Just finished….
I’ve been made to think that I am way too overly concerned etc and should just live life as normal.. while at the same time, I am trying to tell my mother it’s not that bad.
I have to go next week and get my Drivers License renewed and take a vision test. No concern at all about the eyesight, but leery about being around a lot of people if there is a crowd there and then having to put my forehead and face up against the same machine as others…. I might have to bring my own sanitary wipes or something.
Here’s the issue….
You DO NOT get ur license?
You get stopped by a cop?
You get a ticket…
You get in a accident w/o the license?
The insurance for ur car might NOT cover….
Life IS going on…..
Failure to take care of some things will get people screwed…
I haven’t had to go into the Secretary of State’s office to get it renewed in ages. Have been doing it through the mail. Not thrilled with having my photo taken either.
I had to go to local DMV to get a ‘enhanced’ license….
Two trips 6 hours or so….
Trump keeps his base….
Matt Townsend
@matt_townsend
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46% of Americans are “very confident” or “somewhat confident” that the @realDonaldTrump administration is on the right track to contain #coronavirus, via @MorningConsult poll March 12-13.
84% Republicans
22% Dems
36% Independents
Replying to @matt_townsend @realDonaldTrump and @MorningConsult
The Wall Street Journal
@WSJ
Pelosi says she has reached a deal with the Trump administration on a bill aimed at responding to the coronavirus