One year later, Wuhan, the first post-coronavirus pandemic city

[ad_1] In official exhibitions and in the media, Wuhan is celebrated as the “city of heroes”, a triumph of the Chinese Communist Party. All over China, mentions of deaths are silent. Wuhan has yet to release statistics on cremations in the first quarter of last year, several months after they would normally have been reported. … Read more

At risk of $ 1,400 quick checks, moderate Republicans push back Biden’s economic plan

[ad_1] WASHINGTON – Leading moderate Republicans in the Senate rejected quick action on President Joe Biden’s top priority of a $ 1.9 trillion economic package, indicating that the $ 1,400 stimulus payments he requested could take months, if not never happen. Democrats must convince 10 Republicans in the Senate, which may require asking for less … Read more

Trump lawyers must be given 72-hour warning if Treasury hands over president’s tax returns to Democrats: judge

[ad_1] The U.S. Treasury Department must give former President Trump’s attorneys a 72-hour warning if he allows his tax returns to be released to Democrats, a judge said on Friday, according to a report. U.S. Representative Richard Neal, D-Mass., Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, is still seeking returns after being denied access … Read more

Hundreds of WI workers to lose their jobs after Keystone pipeline shutdown

[ad_1] FRANKSVILLE – Three Republican Wisconsin congressmen have joined in the backlash against the White House’s decision to shut down the Keystone pipeline project, saying “hundreds” of Wisconsin workers lose their jobs as construction project massive and controversial stopped this week. The decision to revoke the permit to build Keystone XL was one of the … Read more

Democrats begin to curb expectations over immigration bill

[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) – Democrats only took a few days to assess how far President Joe Biden’s bold immigration proposal can go to Congress to recognize that if anything emerges, it will probably be much more modest. As they prepare to tackle a politically flammable problem that has resisted major congressional action since the 1980s, … Read more

MHSAA Director: “No metrics or data provided” by state government to support decision

[ad_1] Follow Josh VanDyke on Twitter (MLive file photo)Jacob Hamilton | The Bay City T The Michigan High School Athletic Association will face another hurdle in creating a roadmap for the return of winter sports to Michigan. The MHSAA was surprised to learn Friday morning that Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health … Read more

Virus deaths exceed 25,000 as COVID-19 vaccine system deploys in Florida

[ad_1] ORLANDO, Florida – Florida health officials are calling on local leaders to provide vaccines to Florida residents first, including snowbirds. The move comes as the state faces a vaccine shortage. Florida’s senior health official on Thursday advised his state’s counties to prioritize doses available to residents, including those residing in the state part-time. In … Read more