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Congress isn't done with

artappraiser — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 01:56:09 +0000

In reply to Sick Leave Rope a Dope in Emerg Virus Bill

Congress isn't done with Coronavirus Bill No. 2 yet but they're already working on No. 3.https://t.co/gL0SoLVscu
— Jennifer Haberkorn (@jenhab) March 17, 2020

Trump team prepares rescue

artappraiser — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 23:30:35 +0000

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Trump team prepares rescue package of at least $800 billion

Top aides are assembling a package of relief for businesses and consumers crippled by a coronavirus-induced downturn

By Nancy Cooke & Ben White @ Politico.com, 03/16/2020 03:31 PM EDT

The White House aims to deploy at least $800 billion in aid in the coming weeks to prop up the U.S. economy, as retailers, restaurants, sporting events and other businesses shut down and Americans slow their spending while staying home to guard against the coronavirus pandemic.

Among the administration’s targets this week: providing relief in the form of tax deferments, loans or even direct payments to airlines, the hospitality industry and small-to-medium businesses crippled by plunging demand. Officials know they need to release the contours of their plan quickly — potentially as soon as Tuesday — as turmoil accelerates in financial markets, said a person familiar with the White House’s plans [....]

Just in on the blog!: Katie

artappraiser — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 23:14:06 +0000

In reply to Sick Leave Rope a Dope in Emerg Virus Bill

Just in on the blog!: Katie Keith, our ACA expert, unpacks the coverage provisions in the House #Coronavirus Bill, a relief package passed with bipartisan support. The multi-billion dollar legislation is expected to be taken up by the U.S. Senate soon. https://t.co/ccXKkXU763 pic.twitter.com/ukpi7coZmZ
— Health Affairs (@Health_Affairs) March 16, 2020

Stop patronizing Whole Foods:

artappraiser — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 22:26:19 +0000

In reply to Sick Leave Rope a Dope in Emerg Virus Bill

Stop patronizing Whole Foods:

One of these is not like the other:
- Taco Bell CEO: We’ll pay all of our employees no matter what.
- Delta CEO: I am forgoing my entire salary for 6 months to avoid layoffs.
- Whole Foods CEO: Employees who are not sick should “donate” their vacation time to sick employees.
— Nick Bilton (@nickbilton) March 15, 2020

Hat tip: Maeillo.

Until Rudy or Jared are on

PeraclesPlease — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 22:34:40 +0000

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Until Rudy or Jared are on the ground to handle it, I don't believe it's that big a deal.

Newt Gingrich, on the ground

artappraiser — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 19:47:45 +0000

In reply to Sick Leave Rope a Dope in Emerg Virus Bill

Newt Gingrich, on the ground in Rome: America must act now—and act big https://t.co/FMFHZoYEDq
— Brad Thor (@BradThor) March 14, 2020