Washington, DC...When the Democrats passed Mr. Biden’s $1.9 trillion spending spree in March, a lot of people got a lot of free money – thousands of dollars in many cases. But the bill is already coming due for that free money, and, as many of us warned, it turns out that free money is very expensive. Indeed, it turns out that the very same families most harmed by the lockdowns will be the most harmed by paying the bill for the lockdown relief. It comes to about $15,000 for an average family and the first installment is already reflected in the rising inflation sapping the purchasing power of working families.
President Joe Biden on Global Vaccine Distribution
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/03/2021 01:39 PM
Washington, D.C...As the United States continues our efforts to get every eligible American vaccinated and fight COVID-19 here at home, we also recognize that ending this pandemic means ending it everywhere. As long as this pandemic is raging anywhere in the world, the American people will still be vulnerable. And the United States is committed to bringing the same urgency to international vaccination efforts that we have demonstrated at home.
Presidential Executive Order on Threat from Securities Investments that Finance Certain Companies of the People’s Republic of China
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/03/2021 04:08 PM
Washington, D.C...By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code,
Governor Newsom Launches California Restaurant Comeback to Support Restaurants and Bars as State Reopens
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/03/2021 09:51 PM
San Francisco, Ca...As California’s economy comes roaring back and the state prepares to fully reopen this month, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced action to ensure that restaurants, bars, breweries and wineries continue to benefit from pandemic regulatory relief – including expanded outdoor dining and the sale of to-go alcoholic drinks – to support the recovery of businesses and protect public health.
President Biden's Speech Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/02/2021 10:24 AM
Tulsa, Ok...Well, thank you. Please, if you have a seat, sit down. And I got to make one check here. (The President leaves the podium to greet audience members.) (The President returns to the podium.) I just had to make sure the two girls got ice cream when this is over. (Laughter.) Imagine how excited you’d be when you’re — four? Five? AUDIENCE MEMBER: Almost five. THE PRESIDENT: Almost five years old, coming to hear a President speak. (Laughter.) My Lord. In my faith, we call that purgatory. (Laughter.)
Altaville, CA...Ed Langan, Chairman of the Calaveras Republicans Central Committee wants to share this article with the parents and grandparents of school-aged children in Calaveras County. The author Bob Unruh analytical view of the original article by James Dobson is very telling, as he views our educational failures and distractions that we should have challenged but have come to except. Today we must deal with Critical Race Theory the poisoning of our children minds by the education institutions. Parents once had from birth to around 13 years of age to establish the world view of their offspring - Today its down to birth to 5 years of age, pre-kindergarten! Ed-
SBA Launches 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, Debuts SBIR Catalyst to Award over $5 Million in Prizes
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/02/2021 02:54 PM
Washington, DC...The U.S. Small Business Administration announced its 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) with the addition of a new component aimed at spurring investment in underrepresented communities within the innovation economy at scale. The 2021 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Catalyst programs will recognize the nation’s most innovative organizations with inclusive approaches towards supporting entrepreneurs in research and development (R&D). New to this year’s competition, two tracks will run totaling over $5 million in cash prizes.
CALSSA on AB 1139’s Failure to Pass the California Assembly
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/02/2021 09:00 PM
Sacramento, CA...“California is and has always been a solar state. AB 1139 was out of step with the deep and wide popularity of rooftop solar in the golden state and worthy of the resounding rejection it got today.” The California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA) released the following statement on AB 1139’s failure* to earn a majority support in the California Assembly today:
President Biden on National Month of Action to Mobilize America to Get More People Vaccinated by July 4th
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/02/2021 09:44 PM
Washington, DC...Good afternoon. Today, the Vice President and I would like to lay out our plan for June, to counter — continue, I should say, our successful fight against the pandemic as we approach the July 4th date. In just four months, thanks to the American people, we have made incredible progress getting people vaccinated quickly, efficiently, and equitably. Nearly 170 million Americans of every party, every background, every walk of life have stepped up, rolled up their sleeves, and gotten the shot.
