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A Debate Over Masks Uncovers Deep White House Divisions
The Trump administration remains deeply divided over whether to tell all
Americans to cover their faces in public to stop the spread of coronavirus.
"Who was that masked man?"
The mask will be part of daily wear until there is a prophylactic vaccine.
2
Life, Covid-Free, After 22 Days in the Hospital
Mark Frilot, and his wife, Heaven, became ambassadors of a sort — of the
seriousness of coronavirus — to their conservative Louisiana community.
He survived.
Only a small portion require intubation.
3
National Security Court Orders Deeper Look at 29 F.B.I. Wiretap Applications
The rare public order follows an inspector general’s findings of pervasive
problems with how the bureau has prepared applications to wiretap people.
The F.B.I. must meet the requirements.
An Improper warrant yields inadmissable evidence.
4
F.D.A. to Allow Use of KN95 Masks Approved by China
The masks are almost identical in performance to the N95 masks that
hospitals and other institutions are struggling to find.
Certification is possible.
Refusing KN95 masks is foolish.
5
The Navy Fired Captain Crozier After His Letter on the Coronavirus. Hear How the Crew Responded.
The rousing show of support provided another gripping scene to emerge from
the coronavirus pandemic: the rank and file cheering a boss they viewed as
putting their safety ahead of his career.
The Navy will figure it out.
6
During a Pandemic, an Unanticipated Problem: Out-of-Work Health Workers
Across the country, plunging revenues from canceled nonemergency medical
appointments have forced hospitals to furlough or cut the pay of doctors,
nurses and other staff.
The contracts are badly written.
7
Trump Seeks to Block 3M Mask Exports and Grab Masks from Its Overseas Customers
The move would significantly expand the American government’s reach and
reverse President Trump’s hesitant use of the Defense Production Act.
Trump should not take this action.
8
Pete Buttigieg’s Next Move: A PAC Called Win the Era
Donors have been told that the group will support candidates, specifically
in down-ballot races, it hopes will become future leaders.
Pete Buttigieg is doing a good thing.
9
April 3rd US Covid-19 Data
From our benefactor. Slight reduction in speed of increase of cases. Death
rate continues to increase. I think we still have some serious
undercounting going on, and in particular I think it’s a good idea to keep
an eye on Florida. The results of the work I do, like this article, are
free, but food […]
The disaster continues.
As soon as you can is best.
10
Decade of Job Growth Comes to an End, Undone by a Pandemic
After an expansion that added 22 million to U.S. payrolls, March registered
a loss, and worse is yet to come.
Much of the economy is shut down.
People are not earning.
11
Maryland’s Governor, a Republican, Is Willing to Spar With Trump for Supplies
Larry Hogan is head of the National Governors Association and charged with
representing state leaders who fear they’re unprepared to fight the
coronavirus.
Some Republicans listen better than others.
12
What Unites the Right and Left? Coronavirus Anxiety
Stark political differences on the crisis are rapidly closing, driven by
life experiences and increasing attention by leaders of both parties.
People are in a kind of shock. Everybody hurts.
13
Stranded Abroad, Americans Ask: Why Weren’t We Warned Sooner?
As the coronavirus spreads, American tourists say the State Department was
slow to inform citizens of the challenges in returning home.
Trump does not plan.
The State department cannot plan.
14
What It’s Like to Run for Congress Without Health Insurance During a Pandemic
Uninsured candidates must take extra care to protect their health as they
campaign amid the coronavirus outbreak: “What if something does happen to
me?”
Candidates should have health insurance covered by their campaign.
15
How Tech’s Lobbyists Are Using the Pandemic to Make Gains
Silicon Valley hasn’t suffered from the same financial devastation as other
industries. Tech companies still have an agenda to push.
The regulated always object.
16
U.S. Commanders Cite Pandemic as They Pull Back Elite Units Around the World
The move means the withdrawal of Special Operations troops from some
conflict zones and shuttering longstanding missions.
Think of it as social isolation.
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17
Trump Promotes Oil Deal That May Not Exist
The president’s optimism for a deal between Saudi Arabia and Russia to
reduce production and a Saudi call for talks send crude prices
skyrocketing, but Moscow showed little enthusiasm.
Energy
| Index | Units | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CL1:COM WTI Crude Oil (Nymex) | USD/bbl. | 28.34 |
| CO1:COM Brent Crude (ICE) | USD/bbl. | 34.11 |
| XB1:COM RBOB Gasoline (Nymex) | USd/gal. | 69.16 |
| NG1:COM Natural Gas (Nymex) | USD/MMBtu | 1.62 |
18
Trump Administration Scales Back Paid Leave in Coronavirus Relief Law
In new guidance, the Labor Department effectively exempted many small
businesses from a new requirement to provide paid leave to employees
affected by the crisis.
Trump is skint.
19
The Other Front-Line Workers
Ezzie Dominguez worked as a nanny in Denver. With that job gone, she’s
cleaning hospitals at night.
The work must get done.
20
From Afar, Congress Moves to Oversee Trump Coronavirus Response
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she would move to form a special committee
to scrutinize the Trump administration’s response, including how more than
$2 trillion in federal relief money is being spent.
Difficult without a quorum.
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