Tag: coronavirus

Speaker Pelosi Extends Remote Voting in House Until Dec. 30

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says House members can continue to vote remotely until Dec. 30 because of COVID-19 concerns. Pelosi’s Nov. 12 announcement was shared in a message to House members and was posted to her website. “To All Members on Extension of Remote Voting ‘Covered Period.’ In light of the attached notification by the Sergeant-at-Arms,…


42 GOP Senators Say It’s Time to Bring Bureaucrats Back to Work

Forty-two Republican senators say the Biden administration’s stalling in bringing the federal workforce back to its offices is creating massive delays in delivering much-needed government services to citizens in a timely manner. In a letter to the administration’s three top personnel chiefs, the senators pointed to what they described as the  “widespread lack of responsiveness…


42 GOP Senators Say It’s Time to Bring Bureaucrats Back to Offices

Forty-two Republican senators say the Biden administration’s stalling in bringing the federal workforce back to its offices is creating massive delays in delivering much-needed government services to citizens in a timely manner. In a letter to the administration’s three top personnel chiefs, the senators pointed to what they described as the “widespread lack of responsiveness…


Respiratory Therapist Credits Spiritual Discipline With Remaining COVID-19 Free

For well over a year, respiratory therapist Le My Hanh has worked in close contact with acutely infected COVID-19 patients. Though her tasks require routinely direct contact with patients’ bodily fluids, she has never experienced infection. At The Start Of The Pandemic In Cincinnati, Ohio, Le works at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center as…


Alabama Governor Signs Order to Fight Federal Vaccine Mandate

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) signed an executive order Monday to demand state agencies do not comply with federal coronavirus vaccine mandates. Executive Order 724 declares the “nonenforcement of federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates” effective immediately across the state. “Effective immediately, no agency, department, board, commission, or other entity within the executive branch of state government…


Arizona AG Requests Temporary Restraining Order in Bid to End Biden’s Vaccine Mandates

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed an amended complaint Friday in an effort to end President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandates. Brnovich asked the U.S. District Court in Arizona to grant a temporary restraining order and nationwide preliminary injunction as soon as possible to protect workers forced to take the COVID-19 vaccine or be fired. “Once…


NHL Suspends Player for 21 Games Over Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Card

The National Hockey League (NHL) has suspended San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane for 21 games for allegedly using a fake COVID-19 vaccination card. The Monday announcement noted Kane will be suspended without pay and is ineligible to return until Nov. 30. “The NHL has advised our organization that Evander Kane has been suspended without…


Travis Tritt Cancels Concerts at Venues With Vaccine Requirements

Country music artist Travis Tritt announced Monday he will cancel upcoming concerts at venues that require proof of vaccination, a negative coronavirus test, or require wearing a mask. The award-winning performer said in a tweet on Tuesday, “The fear-mongering narrative is breaking down. People who stand up against this narrative scare the hell out of…


Taiwanese Official Asks Australia to Support Island’s Bid to Join CPTPP Trade Agreement

A Taiwanese official has asked Australia to support its bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which the Chinese regime opposes. Taipei Economic and Cultural Office representative Elliott Charng told a Parliament committee in Canberra on Tuesday that Taiwan can boost high-technology trade flows and growing demand for Australian minerals. Charng…


San Diego County Reports 415 New COVID-19 Cases

SAN DIEGO—San Diego County reported 415 new cases of COVID-19 and seven virus-related deaths in its latest data, as the public health community prepares for the double threat of coronavirus and influenza. During the first day of operation of the new Scripps Health vaccination station at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Oct. 6, 1,000 Pfizer…