By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation.
https://www.mountvernon.org/education/primary-sources-2/article/thanksgiving-proclamation-of-1789/
Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor-- and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.
Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be-- That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks--for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation--for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his Providence which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war--for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed--for the peaceable and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted--for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.
and also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions-- to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually--to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed--to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord--To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the encrease of science among them and us--and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.
Given under my hand at the City of New York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789.
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Editorial Note: We must remember our founding fathers, believe in God and the many blessing comes from him. A time when president's often sought guidness from God in leading this nation of ours named The United States.
Now if this nightmare of Joe Biden as president happens our nation will no longer exist as we know it. It will fall to communism, we all should pray the salvation of our nation from this nightmare. Yesterday Rush Limbaugh quoted this Proclamation by President Washington, so did other media outlets did quote it, and I wanted to join in quoting Washington.
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Left Wants to Cancel Thanksgiving ... Forever
Rather than celebrating the uniquely American holiday, leftists say it's another expression of white supremacy.--Patriot Post
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Senator Murray Announces Support for Independent Restaurant and Music Venue Pandemic Relief Bills.
(Washington, D.C.) – This week, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), signed on to the RESTAURANTS Act and Save Our Stages Act, two bipartisan pieces of legislation to provide independent restaurants and live music venues that are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic with the resources they need to stay afloat.
“This pandemic has been devastating for so many small and independent businesses across Washington state, and restaurants and music venues are no exception,” Senator Murray said. “These bipartisan proposals would provide much-needed relief to struggling businesses, and the Senate should move forward on these measures, as part of a comprehensive COVID relief bill, in order to alleviate the economic pain this crisis has inflicted upon Washingtonians.”
The RESTAURANTS Act would establish a Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) at the Department of the Treasury with $120 billion in funding left over from the CARES Act, and provide independent Washington state restaurant owners with the financial support they need to rehire workers and deal with the long-term ramifications of COVID-19. Awards would be one-time grants valued to cover the difference between revenues from 2019 and projected revenues through 2020, with a maximum grant of $10 million. Restaurants would not need to pay back their grants and could use the funding for payroll, benefits, mortgages, rent, utilities, maintenance, supplies, protective equipment, cleaning materials, food, and any other expenses deemed essential by the Treasury Department.
In order to support beloved music and entertainment venues in Washington state–from Neumos in Seattle to the Big Dipper in Spokane–and all across the country, the Save Our Stages Act would provide the Small Business Administration (SBA) with $10 billion for grants to independent live music venue operators affected by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. The bill would direct the SBA to make grants to eligible venues up to $12 million, and narrowly define independent live venue operators, promoters, and talent representatives to prevent large, international corporations from receiving federal grant funding. The bill would also permit recipients to use grants for costs incurred during the COVID pandemic including rent, utilities, mortgage obligations, PPE procurement, payments to contractors, regular maintenance, administrative costs, taxes, operating leases, and capital expenditures related to meeting state, local, or federal social distancing guidelines.
Senator Murray has previously supported the House-passed HEROES Act 2.0, which includes the targeted small business relief measures that make up both of these pieces of legislation.
Central Washington Coast Closed to Crab Fishing due to Marine Toxins.
https://wdfw.wa.gov/news/central-washington-coast-closed-crab-fishing-due-marine-toxins
OLYMPIA - Effective immediately, the recreational Dungeness crab fisheries on the Central Washington coast will close due to elevated marine toxin levels, state shellfish managers announced today.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) closed crab fishing today (Nov. 24) in coastal waters stretching from the Queets River to Point Chehalis. This area includes Grays Harbor and the popular Westport Boat Basin.
WDFW announced the closure after testing showed domoic acid levels in crab exceeded standards for safe consumption established by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or even fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. Cooking or freezing does not destroy domoic acid in shellfish.
The areas north of Queets River and south of Point Chehalis remain open to recreational crab fishing.
Levels of domoic acid have been increasing in coastal waters for several weeks, said Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish manager. Earlier this season, the department closed all Washington coastal beaches to razor clam digging due to high levels of the toxin.
“We’ve been closely watching toxin levels in shellfish,” Ayres said. “Domoic acid shows up more quickly in razor clams than in crabs.”
All sport crab gear must be removed from closed areas immediately or it will be subject to confiscation by Fish and Wildlife enforcement officers.
This is the first time since 2015 that a crab fishery has been closed in Washington due to domoic acid, Ayres said. The toxin was first detected on the Washington coast in 1991.
Regular testing of shellfish species found in the area - including oysters, hard-shell clams and mussels - shows those shellfish remain safe to eat. The exceptions are razor clams and Dungeness crabs.
The closure will continue until domoic acid levels return to safe levels for consumption.
Additional crab and razor clam samples will be collected after the Thanksgiving weekend from a variety of locations. Harvesters are advised to check the WDFW web page for any updates.
DOH will continue to test shellfish in all coastal marine waters. Harvesters can find up-to-date information on seasons and shellfish safety information on the Washington Shellfish Safety Map webpage. In addition, DOH recommends that crabbers who are fishing outside of the current closure area remove the crab viscera from their catch - to avoid any exposure to possible toxins.
IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES
AG, Secretary of State issue joint statement regarding gubernatorial succession in the event of a vacancy.
OLYMPIA — In light of recent inquiries from members of the press and public, Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Secretary of State Kim Wyman are jointly providing information about what happens under Washington law if the governor resigns to accept a position in a presidential administration.
https://www.sos.wa.gov/office/news-releases.aspx#/news/1429
MEETING RESCHEDULED: RECREATION PLANNING FOR THREE SOUTHEASTERN STATE PARKS.
OLYMPIA – Nov. 24, 2020 –Washington State Parks invites the public to a rescheduled virtual meeting to learn more about ongoing recreation planning for Palouse Falls, Lyons Ferry and Lewis and Clark Trail state parks. The original meeting, scheduled for Nov. 17, was cancelled due to technical issues.
https://parks.state.wa.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=662
Puget Sound Energy electric rates going up Dec. 1
Olympia, Wash. - Today state regulators allowed a slight rate increase to go into effect on Dec. 1 for Puget Sound Energy’s electric customers.
https://www.utc.wa.gov/aboutUs/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=688
Check schedules if you must ride a state ferry over Thanksgiving weekend--WSDOT
IN OTHER NEWS HEADLINES...
WORLD NEWS HEADLINES:
Women’s Leadership Must be ‘Front and Centre’ to Combat Rising Violence, Poverty from Pandemic, Secretary-General Stresses, Marking International Day
Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, observed today--UN NEWS RELEASE
https://www.un.org/press/en/2020/sgsm20451.doc.htm
UN report finds Gaza suffered $16.7 billion loss from siege and occupation.
Israel’s military operations and prolonged closure of Gaza, has caused economic damage of $16.7 billion between 2007 and 2018, driving the poverty rate up almost fourfold compared to what it might have otherwise been, the UN trade and development agency UNCTAD said in a report published on Wednesday.---UN NEWS CENTER
https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/11/1078532
A child infected with HIV every 100 seconds, new UN report reveals.
Approximately once every minute and 40 seconds, a child or young person under the age of 20 was infected with HIV last year, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported, calling on governments to “protect, sustain and accelerate” efforts to combat childhood HIV.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/11/1078502
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Political and Humanitarian Situation in Syria (via VTC)--USUN
NATIONAL HEADLINES:
Remarks by President Trump at the National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning Ceremony--WH
DOD Transition Outreach to Biden-Harris Team Begins--DOD
Opioid Manufacturer Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Kickback Conspiracies
Opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma LP (Purdue) pleaded guilty today in federal court in Newark, New Jersey, to conspiracies to defraud the United States and violate the anti-kickback statute.--DOJ
HUD LAUNCHES RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM TO AID AMERICANS RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE
The pilot program would provide housing and stability to those who are currently in recovery from substance abuse disorder.
https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_20_198
BUSINESS & FINANCE HEADLINES:
Treasury Sanctions Militia and Its Leader in Connection with Serious Human Rights Abuse in Libya
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm1192
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS --Dept. of Labor
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OPA/newsreleases/ui-claims/20202177.pdf
This Thanksgiving, Let’s Celebrate the Goodness--US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
https://www.uschamber.com/series/above-the-fold/thanksgiving-let-s-celebrate-the-goodness
U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Affirmative Preliminary Countervailing Duty Determination for Twist Ties From China.
Continuing coverage of the voter fraud case:
Trump Campaign Gets Legal Victories in Michigan and Pennsylvania--PJ MEDIA
Pennsylvania Judge Blocks Further Election Certification Steps--NewsMax
Sidney Powell to sue Georgia officials over Dominion voting machines, ‘foreign intrusion’--Washington Times
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/24/sidney-powell-vows-georgia-election-fraud-lawsuit-/
Study: Media’s Suppression of 8 Issues Likely Swung Election to Biden--Daily Wire
https://www.dailywire.com/news/study-medias-suppression-of-8-issues-likely-swung-election-to-biden
Today's Video
WATCH LIVE: PA Legislature Holds Hearing on Election Issues
The Pennsylvania State Legislature holds a hearing on alleged election issues and irregularities as the Trump campaign challenges the election results.--The First
https://www.facebook.com/TheFirstonTV/videos/199739021611645
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Mattis Hopes Biden Won’t Put America First.
It’s an odd statement coming from anyone who was ever in the U.S. government. President Trump’s former Defense Secretary James Mattis has declared, in a Foreign Affairs op-ed co-written with establishment foreign policy wonk Kori Schake, that he hopes a Biden administration won’t put America first. He didn’t say which country he thought a president of the United States should put first instead.---PJ MEDIA
Editorial Note: I thought when these guys took office they have an oath to defend and protect all enemies both foreign and domestic. This is madness, not putting America First.
Editorial: There will be not paper tomorrow taking a day off for Thanksgiving. Be thankful for the freedoms and liberties.
