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Barr warns of ‘severe’ consequences for foreign governments who interfere in US coronavirus response
The attorney general’s warning came amid a cyberattack targeting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as well as an alleged foreign disinformation campaign to stir panic in the United States, the AP reported. Barr did not say which government was involved, but the Trump administration has notably been involved in a war of words with China over the pandemic.
For all of you who missed watching the City Commission Special Meeting last night--all I can say is "Holy Cow!" This special meeting was "special" in every sense of the word.
Over the last several years, this commission has done its best to shut Commissioner Hardy up. Omari Hardy challenged the city manager and the mayor (who was extremely rude towards Hardy even calling it his "dog and pony show" and interrupting him on many occasions) on the Coronavirus pandemic for what Hardy perceived as their lack of concern for our residents and employees. The meeting was contentious from the "get go" and Hardy left the city manager and city attorney faltering and even tongue-tied in their answers to some of his questions.
The mayor took residents' comments that were submitted online. One of them was well stated but ran over the 2 minutes as the mayor read it into the record all but the last sentence. The last paragraph that we did not hear in its entirety is as follows:
"In the meantime, I suggest that the City Manager declare success and move on. AND the Mayor and Esteemed Commissioners turn back the clock and become VOLUNTEERS. The savings in salaries, payroll taxes and benefits can be reassigned to a City Fund for City residents who have found themselves unemployed through no fault of their own."
Another "holy cow" moment that was eliminated from public commentary.
New Business began at 19 minutes into the meeting on Resolution 11-2020 giving emergency powers to the Mayor and City Manager.
The meeting backup:
SUMMARY:
In light of the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) being declared a federal, state and local emergency, Resolution No. 11-2020 seeks to reaffirm the emergency powers of the Mayor and City Manager.
BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION:
Historically, in the event of an emergency, the Mayor has utilized her power set forth in Article III, Section 3 of the City’s Charter, to issue a Declaration of a State of Local Emergency when determined necessary. Likewise, in the past, the City Manager has acted in response to an emergency with temporary policies and practices to address the emergency in an efficient and prompt manner. Resolution No. 11-2020 seeks to reaffirm these emergency powers of the Mayor and City Manager to address the COVID-19 and other emergencies as they may emerge and change over time.
At 1 hour into the meeting, Commissioner Hardy told the city manager, in so many words, that he is a liar! It got very explosive after that. The Mayor screamed--was out of control. And eventually Omari completely "lost it" for the run-around he received during this meeting. Check out Omari at 1 hour and 32 minutes into the meeting. The Mayor recessed the meeting. Eventually the commission resumed and the vote was 4/1 with Hardy dissenting.
Coronavirus Could’ve Been Reduced By 95% If China Acted Quicker
The first case in China was detected on November 17.
"China is responsible for the current coronavirus hysteria that has engulfed every nation on earth. The communist regime is to blame for the decline of the stock market, school closures, empty shelves and everything else COVID-19 related.
Therefore, it’s kind of depressing to see left-wing journalists blast President Trump for referring to the disease as the 'Chinese Virus.' This is absolutely all on China. And now we know that if they had acted sooner, less people would be dead and life never would’ve had to slow down."
Canada closes borders to most foreign nationals to combat Coronavirus
Trudeau ridiculed Trump when he closed our borders to China travel. The shoe is now on the other foot since Trudeau's wife has the virus.
At the time in January, he said, “There is no place for discrimination driven by fear or misinformation.This not something Canadians will ever stand for.” Trudeau also made a point of being photographed eating at a Chinese restaurant, in an apparent effort to demonstrate solidarity.
The Lake Worth Beach City Commission is meeting tonight at City Hall.
LAKE WORTH BEACH — "A power struggle inside Lake Worth Beach City Hall sparked by the coronavirus crisis appears headed for a showdown tonight.
The
five-member city commission is expected to vote on a resolution seeking
to “reaffirm” emergency powers bestowed on the mayor and city manager
during a declared emergency.
After previously being canceled,
Thursday’s meeting was rescheduled, in part, at the prodding of
Commissioner Omari Hardy, who has urged the board to discuss what he
said are “broad powers” granted without sufficient oversight to City
Manager Michael Bornstein." [Palm Beach Post]
We will be able to watch it live online tonight beginning at 6pm.
Philadelphia Police to Stop Arresting Criminals for Drugs, Theft, Prostitution Over Coronavirus
It is a good time to be a sex worker, pimp, and/or drug dealer in Philadelphia. It’s like “The Purge” in the City of Brotherly Love, apparently – anything goes while Coronavirus hysteria continues to slam the nation.
"The Fraternal Order of Police issued a statement supporting the decision, which covers all narcotics offenses, thefts, burglary, vandalism, prostitution, stolen cars, economic crimes, such as bad checks and fraud, and any existing bench warrants."
Senators mulling immigration increases in emergency spending bills. Tell your Senators to OPPOSE!
Friends,
Our Capitol Hill team is learning of some troubling news. There are a handful of Senators, along with some in the White House, who are looking to slip an INCREASE of legal immigration into the emergency spending bills currently being drafted to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
The provision being discussed would increase the number of EB-5 visas from 10,000 to 75,000. The EB-5 visa program provides foreign nationals with a green card in return for an investment in an American business that leads to the creation of at least 10 jobs for American workers. Currently, investors have to invest at least $900,000, but the provision could reduce that amount to $450,000.
Quite simply, the EB-5 visa program is the selling of U.S. citizenship. It's ridiculous to think that while Americans are concerned about their jobs and their health, that some Senators are looking for ways to benefit foreign nationals instead.
Please call your two U.S. Senators and urge them to oppose any efforts to slip an EB-5 increase into the economic stimulus package. Congress should not be burying bad immigration policy into emergency bills.
Americans strongly support the government’s travel bans and school
closings in response to the Coronavirus threat, but one-in-four think
panic, not reason, is driving some decisions.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that
80% of American Adults agree with the federal government’s decision to
temporarily ban travelers from China and nearly all European countries
to prevent the possible spread of Coronavirus. Only 12% disagree.
CNN anchor praises Trump on coronavirus: ‘kind of leader that people need’
CNN Dana Bash on Tuesday offered rare praise of President Trump, commending the administration’s efforts in combating the fast-spreading coronavirus and describing Trump as the “kind of leader that people need.”
HB 173: Nonenforcement of Immigration Detainers and Nonjudicial Immigration Warrants
GENERAL BILL
by
Polo ;
(CO-INTRODUCERS)
Eskamani ;
Joseph (Three Democrats that supported Sanctuary Cities in Florida)
Nonenforcement of Immigration Detainers and Nonjudicial Immigration Warrants;
Prohibits law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, &
specified officers from complying with immigration detainers or
nonjudicial immigration warrants; prohibits such entities & officers
from engaging in certain acts based on individual's citizenship or
immigration status; provides immunity from liability; requires
correctional institutions & law enforcement agencies to provide
guidance & support by date certain for specified purpose; repeals
provisions relating to federal immigration enforcement.
Effective Date: 7/1/2020
Last Action:
3/14/2020
House - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration Bill Text:PDF
In light of the news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and after
careful consideration, The Lake Worth Playhouse has decided to suspend all of
our upcoming live events and films for the foreseeable future. The safety of
our patrons, artists, designers, technicians and staff is our top priority.
The Playhouse will continue to update us as to when they will resume operations.
