Editorial note: Tonight is suppose to be about foreign policy, but the moderator, an DNC hack set the topics to be disgust aren't about foreign policy which traditionally is the topic. Instead we are probably be treated with a hatchet job by the moderator, Kristen Welker, while protecting Joe Biden from any Trump attacks by cutting Trump's mic. Needless to say, Trump's foreign policy stands for itself. Trump should at least mention his accomplishments on foreign policy.
Here are a few headlines about tonight's debate:
The Left Doesn’t Want To Debate Foreign Policy Because Trump Is Rocking It--The Federalist
Trump seeks to change race with final debate--THE HILL
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Inslee announces COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund now open for applications.
Press release issued 20/21/20
Gov. Jay Inslee announced today the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund is now open for applications.
The relief fund will provide $40 million in federal funds allocated by the state to assist Washington workers who miss work due to COVID-19, but are unable to access federal stimulus programs and other social supports due to their immigration status. While the fund is operational, eligible recipients will receive $1,000, with a limit of $3,000 per household.
“Immigrant workers are critical to communities throughout the state and are the backbone of our economy,” the governor said when he announced the program. “The pandemic continues to impact all aspects of life for Washingtonians, and we need to remain steadfast in our support of those bearing the greatest burden.”
The governor and his staff worked closely with a coalition representing 430 immigrant rights and social services organizations to develop the fund. In addition to the critical work of the Department of Social and Health Services, the state has selected the Legal Foundation of Washington to administer the program. The Legal Foundation of Washington will work with Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Colectiva Legal del Pueblo, Fair Work Center, Nuestra Casa, Raiz of Planned Parenthood, Scholarship Junkies, Washington Census Alliance, and the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network, among many others, to distribute these benefits.
“This is an important step toward recognizing the critical role undocumented immigrants play in our economy and the fact that they have been excluded from all previous pandemic relief programs,” said Larry Brown, President of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO.
“As Americans, we know that no one should be left behind during a disaster; as Washingtonians, we are ensuring that our deserving communities have access to the COVID-19 relief tools to keep their families and neighbors healthy,” said Monserrat Padilla, Director of the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network.
Separately, the Washington Food Production Paid Leave Program has been underway since mid-August and will remain in place through Nov. 18. The program provides leave to workers in the food-sector industry who work for employers exempt from the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Additionally, the state has finalized the distribution of 50,000 gallons of hand sanitizer and provided more than 1.2 million cloth face coverings and KN95 masks to workers.
For the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund, applications are open at immigrantreliefwa.org from Oct. 21 through Dec. 6. Benefits will be disbursed by Dec. 28.
Concern that climb in cases means ‘fall surge’ is starting; Experts say we must act now to reverse trend.
DOH press release issued 10/20/20
OLYMPIA – Data from the Washington State Department of Health show that case numbers in western Washington counties are climbing at an alarming rate, near or beyond previous peaks in some areas. As cases in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties continue to trend sharply upward, health officials warn we may now be entering the fall surge.
This is not a problem we’re facing on our own. Nationwide, numbers are concerning as well: last Friday there were 70,000 cases in one day in the United States, matching the largest number set back when disease activity was high in July. These cases are climbing, not because of localized outbreaks, but because of widespread disease transmission. A surge in cases right now could have very serious consequences for our healthcare system, local plans to open schools, the state’s economic recovery, and beyond.
“When this happens, we place everyone, but particularly our elders, parents, grandparents and those with diabetes, heart disease, cancer and other chronic disease at great risk. A surge in COVID-19 along with flu season puts us at enormous risk of overwhelming our hospital systems and undoing other important statewide progress toward containment,” says Secretary of Health John Wiesman. “However, all of us doing our part can turn this trend around.”
There is so much happening right now that makes our efforts challenging. People have been at this for months, online schooling is pulling attention of people with children at home, and everyone is feeling some level of isolation fatigue. But now is the time to redouble our efforts in protecting ourselves and others from COVID-19. Now is the time to join your neighbors and commit to key behaviors that keep the virus from spreading, like:
Wearing a mask, even with people you see regularly and in your smallest social circles and anytime you are using shared transportation, including while in your own vehicle with other people.
Keeping gatherings small and hold them outside whenever possible.
Avoiding any social gatherings indoors, but if you must participate, wearing a mask and ensuring windows and doors are open to maximize ventilation.
Washing or sanitizing hands often and not touching your face.
Staying home if you’re sick or if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19.
“It’s time to flatten the curve again,” says Dr. Kathy Lofy, State Health Officer. “I’m optimistic we can get our kids in school, keep our businesses open, and control the spread of COVID-19 if everyone does their part.”
Inslee updates guidance for religious and faith based organizations.
Press release issued 10.21.20
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced updated guidance for religious and faith based organizations as part of Washington's Safe Start phased reopening plan.
The religious and faith-based guidance is updated to:
Clarify that physical distancing between non-household members must be 6 feet in all directions; and
Permit brief physical contact among up to five individuals, excluding religious leaders, if the brief contact is a critical component to the organization’s religious service, so long as masks are worn and hands are sanitized immediately before and after the contact.
TODAY'S TOP HEADLINE NEWS...
WORLD NEWS HEADLINES:
Women guardians of the environment--UN NEWS CENTER
UN chief calls for end to reported police brutality in Nigeria---UN NEWS CENTER
A few ‘green shoots’, but future of global trade remains deeply uncertain--UN NEWS CENTER
NATIONAL HEADLINES
HUD SECRETARY BEN CARSON HOSTS DISCUSSION ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSE TO HOMELESSNESS
BUSINESS & FINANCE HEADLINES:
IRS releases draft Form 1065 instructions on partner tax basis capital reporting.--IRS
STATE NEWS HEADLINES:
Improving our permit that helps lake managers control aquatic plants and algae.---DOE
State seeks additional public feedback on draft commercial whale watching rules--WDFW
Increasing levels of marine toxins halt October 21 razor clam digs.---WDFW
IN OTHER HEADLINES:
Black, Asian voters in Washington make gains but share hurdles to voting---The Olympian
What will 9 more months without Amazon workers mean for Seattle’s downtown?---Seattle Times
Expanded Shore Aquatic Center to open Saturday--PDN
Anti-Trump Lincoln Project Caught Spreading Iran Disinformation--PJ Media
Five Things Trump Needs to Do Tonight
Facebook's Zuckerberg, Twitter's Dorsey Face Senate Subpoenas Over NY Post Story---NEWSMAX
TODAY'S TOP VIDEO...
Trump releases contentious ‘60 Minutes’ footage before broadcast--NY POST
