The US treasury rolled out the latest stimulus $1400 checks this week. Even though some hadn't gotten these funds yet. It is hard for me to be too critical of government over spending.
Those who already gotten their $1400 at the same time, while complaining about the government's over spending, while holding a $1400 check is hypocritical to say the least. If it was just the government sending out these check alone, has it should be, that's one thing, but the government giving these payments to illegal aliens, that's another!
As I said before, those of you, who don't want that $1400 check, I have a solution, give it to someone who needs it the most, or charity, church, or cause. Of course we all know that is wasn't just about these checks for $1400! It was the pork spending added by the Democrats!
See related news story from the Daily Wire:
Here Are Some Of The Craziest Spending Items In The Coronavirus Stimulus Bill--Daily Wire
Below are press releases about the roll out of the stimulus checks.
IRS, Treasury disbursed 90 million Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan.
IRS press release 3/17/21
WASHINGTON — Today, the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service announced they disbursed approximately 90 million Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan. As announced last week, Economic Impact Payments are rolling out in tranches to millions of Americans in the coming weeks.
The first batch of payments were mostly sent by direct deposit, which some recipients started receiving this past weekend. As of today, all recipients of this first batch of direct deposit payments will have access to their funds. Here is additional information on this first batch of payments:
These payments began processing on Friday, March 12. Some Americans saw the direct deposit payments as pending or as provisional payments in their accounts before today's official payment date.
The first batch of payments primarily went to eligible taxpayers who provided direct deposit information on their 2019 or 2020 returns, including people who don't typically file a return but who successfully used the Non-Filers tool on IRS.gov last year.
In total, this first batch included approximately 90 million payments, which are valued at more than $242 billion.
The use of direct deposit to issue these payments means that they are being delivered remarkably faster than would otherwise be possible.
While the majority of payments were delivered by direct deposit, which reach individual taxpayers more quickly than paper checks, Treasury mailed roughly 150,000 checks worth approximately $442 million.
Finally, since this past weekend, more than 35 million people have received their stimulus payment status through the "Get My Payment" tool on IRS.gov, which is updated on a regular basis as updated information is available.
Additional batches and payments will be sent in the coming weeks by direct deposit and through the mail as a check or debit card. The vast majority of all Economic Impact Payments will be issued by direct deposit. No action is needed by most taxpayers; the payments are automatic and, in many cases, similar to how people received their first and second round of Economic Impact Payments in 2020.
FACT SHEET: The American Rescue Plan Will Deliver Immediate Economic Relief to Families---US TREASURY DEPT.
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0069
The current public health crisis and resulting economic crisis have devastated the health and economic wellbeing of millions of Americans. From big cities to small towns, Americans – particularly people of color, immigrants, and low-wage workers – are facing a deep economic crisis. More than 9.5 million workers have lost their jobs in the wake of the pandemic, with 4 million out of work for half a year or longer.
The American Rescue Plan will change the course of the pandemic and deliver immediate and direct relief to families and workers impacted by the COVID-19 crisis through no fault of their own. This law is one of the most progressive pieces of legislation in history, and will build a bridge to an equitable economic recovery.
ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS
Through this third round of Economic Impact Payments, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are ensuring that Americans will receive fast and direct relief during the final phase of the COVID-19 crisis. As of yesterday, approximately 90 million Economic Impact Payments had been disbursed, thereby ensuring that more than $242 billion of much-needed relief will be received by millions of Americans and their families within days of enactment of the American Rescue Plan. Unlike the prior rounds of Economic Impact Payments, the American Rescue Plan requires a 2021 “true-up” additional payment, when applicable, based on information (such as a recently filed 2020 tax return) that the IRS receives mid-year during 2021. This additional Economic Impact Payment will ensure that Americans and their families receive greater amounts of financial assistance during 2021, rather than waiting to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on a tax return in 2022.
Those eligible will automatically receive an Economic Impact Payment of up to $1,400 for individuals or
$2,800 for married couples, plus $1,400 for each dependent. Unlike the prior rounds of Economic Impact Payments, families will get a payment for all their dependents claimed on a tax return, not just their qualifying children under 17.
Normally, a taxpayer will qualify for the full amount if they have an adjusted gross income of up to
$75,000 for singles and married persons filing a separate return, up to $112,500 for heads of household, and up to $150,000 for married couples filing joint returns and surviving spouses. Payment amounts are reduced for filers with incomes above those levels.
The Treasury Department and the IRS continue to expand outreach to the millions of homeless, rural poor, and other disadvantaged Americans to ensure that they receive Economic Impact Payments. This includes new and continued relationships with homeless shelters, legal aid clinics, and providing Economic Impact Payment information in more than 35 languages.
THIS WEEK'S STATE NEWS HEADLINES:
Inslee announces extension of eviction moratorium, expansion of vaccine eligibility, long-term care visitations may resume
The governor also announced a new state tool for vaccination scheduling and a playbook for vaccination sites.--Governor's medium page
3/18/21
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced that the statewide eviction moratorium will be extended through June 20, as well as upcoming vaccine eligibility expansion, including restaurant workers and Washingtonians 60 and older. He also announced that effective immediately, visitations at long-term care facilities and nursing homes may resume.
Inslee updates proclamation on consumer debt garnishments.
Gov. Jay Inslee today updated a proclamation related to consumer debt garnishments.
Proclamation 20-49, et seq., which generally prohibits garnishment for consumer debt in certain circumstances, is updated by replacing the specific reference to "federal stimulus payments" with "federal payments of any kind issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic".
This technical update will protect the new federal COVID-19 relief in the same manner that prior iterations of this proclamation protected federal stimulus payments. No other changes were made.
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-updates-proclamation-consumer-debt-garnishments
PUBLIC’S HELP NEEDED TO DETECT DESTRUCTIVE, INVASIVE BEETLE.
OLYMPIA –The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is asking the public to report any sightings of Japanese beetle, an invasive and highly destructive pest, and will be hosting an educational webinar about the beetles in April.
https://agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/news-and-media-relations/news-releases?article=32287
SPOKANE JUDGE DENIES GREYHOUND’S ATTEMPT TO DISMISS AG FERGUSON’S LAWSUIT.
SPOKANE — A Superior Court judge in Spokane has denied an attempt by Greyhound Lines Inc. to dismiss Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s lawsuit against the national bus line company. The lawsuit, filed in April, seeks to hold Greyhound accountable for its practice of allowing U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) agents to board its buses and conduct warrantless and suspicionless immigration sweeps of Greyhound passengers at the Spokane Intermodal Center, and repeatedly refusing to implement reforms to protect its passengers.
Ecology proposes 2-year freeze on water quality permit fees.
OLYMPIA –
Given the unprecedented changes to the state and economy during the pandemic, the Department of Ecology proposes to maintain water quality permit fees at their current rate for the next two years. In addition, Ecology proposes to update the Vessel Deconstruction Permit fee to provide more options and create a new fee category for the Puget Sound Nutrient General Permit, currently in development.
Initial and continued unemployment claims for regular benefits decreased during the week of March 7 – March 13
OLYMPIA – During the week of March 7 – March 13, there were 11,699 initial regular unemployment claims (down 0.5 percent from the prior week) and 449,838 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (down 0.8 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD).
https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/new-unemployment-insurance-claims-for-week-of-march-7-13-2021
Commission approves interim guidance for the 2021 Willapa Bay salmon season.
OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission approved staff recommendations for interim guidance for the 2021 salmon season in Willapa Bay during its March 12 virtual meeting.
https://wdfw.wa.gov/news/commission-approves-interim-guidance-2021-willapa-bay-salmon-season
From our Congressional Delegation to DC:
Kilmer Leads Lawmakers in Urging Biden Administration to Support Critical Shipyard Modernization Funding
Washington, DC – Last week, Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) led a coalition of lawmakers in urging the Biden Administration to prioritize funding in its Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget for the Navy’s Shipyard Optimization and Improvement Plan (SIOP) in order to strengthen, maintain, and modernize America’s fleet.
Senate Finance Committee Examines COVID-19 in Nursing Homes – Cantwell Pushes for Improved Coordination, Protocols to Keep Residents Safe
Recent COVID relief package contained $750 million to support nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities based on legislation Cantwell cosponsored.
Senator Murray, Senate Democrats Introduce Public Transit Capital Investment Relief Act to Support Critical National Public Infrastructure Needs.
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WORLD NEWS HEADLINES:
Scores of schools ‘reportedly occupied’ by security forces in Myanmar: UNICEF.
Security forces in Myanmar have reportedly occupied more than 60 schools and university campuses across the country, marking a further escalation of the crisis, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/03/1087762
‘Pernicious evil’ of racism pervasive in ‘all regions and all societies’ – UN chief.
Much of today’s racism is “deeply entrenched in centuries of colonialism and enslavement”, the UN chief said on Friday ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/03/1087812
World losing billions annually to age-based prejudice and discrimination: UN report
Negative stereotypes, prejudice and perceptions towards people based on their age, not only leads to poorer health and social isolation, it is also costing economies billions of dollars, UN agencies said on Thursday, calling for urgent action to combat ageism.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/03/1087672
UN envoy continues efforts to access Myanmar, amidst increasingly brutal crackdown.
The UN Special Envoy for Myanmar continues her work towards engaging with officials in the country nearly two months after the military coup, the global Organization said on Thursday.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/03/1087742
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on Religion, Belief, and Conflict--US Mission to the UN
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN General Assembly Commemorative Meeting for Intl Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination--US Mission to the UN
Somalia Should Hold Elections Immediately--US STATE DEPT.
https://www.state.gov/somalia-should-hold-elections-immediately/
" The United States is deeply concerned by the electoral impasse in Somalia, which is creating political uncertainty that threatens security, stability, and development in the country. We call on Somalia’s federal and member state leaders to set aside narrow political objectives, uphold their responsibilities to the people of Somalia, and agree to immediately hold transparent and inclusive elections.
The current impasse undermines progress made to date, delays reforms urgently needed for Somalia to continue on the path to full debt relief, and hinders the fight against terrorism. The United States supports the right of Somali citizens to protest peacefully and firmly opposes the use of violence by any party. We urge Somalia’s leaders to safeguard the country’s future and find agreement to immediately conduct parliamentary and presidential elections."
NATIONAL HEADLINES:
Statement by President Biden on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021---WH press release 3/18/21
SEAC: DOD Will 'Move Fast' Against Extremism After Completion of Stand Downs--DOD
Former Construction Company Owner Indicted for Defrauding Federal Program Intended for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Today, a federal grand jury in San Antonio, Texas, returned an indictment charging the former owner of several companies in the construction industry for his role in a long-running scheme to defraud the United States.--DOJ
U.S. Department of Education Announces Additional Assistance for Students and Institutions Through HEERF Grant Program and Expanded SNAP Benefits
HUD APPROVES AGREEMENT WITH WELLS FARGO BANK RESOLVING CLAIMS OF LENDING DISCRIMINATION
Wells Fargo allegedly denied woman a loan for a group home for persons with disabilities
https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_21_043
HUD Secretary Fudge Remarks at White House Press Briefing on American Rescue Plan and Housing
https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_21_042
CDC Initiative Creates New Water Fluoridation Technology to Support Rural Health Needs.
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p0318-Fluoridation.html
BUSINESS & FINANCE HEADLINES:
Russian National Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Introduce Malware into a U.S. Company’s Computer Network--DOJ
Former State Department Employee Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods from U.S. Embassy.
IRS Office of Chief Counsel unveils National Virtual Settlement Days effort this year to reach more taxpayers in more parts of the nation.
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service Office of Chief Counsel has embarked on its most far-reaching Settlement Days program ever, declaring the month of March 2021 as "National Settlement Month."
Federal Reserve Board announces that the temporary change to its supplementary leverage ratio (SLR) for bank holding companies will expire as scheduled on March 31--The Fed
https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/bcreg20210319a.htm
5 Takeaways from MetLife, US Chamber Q1 Small Business Index--US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
USDA Announces $218 Million Investment in Land and Water Conservation.
WASHINGTON, March 18, 2021 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the USDA Forest Service will invest more than $218 million to fund Great American Outdoors Act projects to conserve critical forest and wetland habitat, support rural economic recovery, and increase public access to national forests and grasslands.
FTC Obtains Court Order Banning Work-From-Home Scammer from Selling Business Opportunities and Using Robocalls--FTC
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NEWS COMMENTARIES & LOCAL MEETINGS
Will Biden Hold the Line in U.S.-China Summit?
Tellingly, there is no plan to discuss the biggest elephant in the room — China's unleashing the COVID pandemic.--Patriot Post
https://patriotpost.us/articles/78548-will-biden-hold-the-line-in-u-dot-s-china-summit-2021-03-19
Does Biden Think We Don't Have Enough Enemies?--News Max/ Patrick Buchanan
Asked bluntly by ABC's George Stephanopoulos if he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is "a killer," Joe Biden answered, "Uh, I do."
https://www.newsmax.com/patrickbuchanan/baltic-germany-navalny-putin/2021/03/19/id/1014440/
China uses Black Lives Matter to embarrass Biden Administration--Washington Times
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/19/china-uses-black-lives-matter-embarrass-biden-admi/
Mitt Romney leans in on carbon tax to spur clean energy technology breakthroughs--Washington Examiner
Mexican Officials Admit Trump’s Border Policies Helped Them Manage Migrant Influx--The Federalist
McConnell: Dem’s H.R. 1 Bans Voter I.D., But Makes Ballot Harvesting Mandatory--CNSNEWS
Gov. Kristi Noem Wavers on Signing Ban of Biological Males From Women’s Sports--Daily Signal
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/03/19/gov-kristi-noem-wavers-on-bill-banning-biological-males-from-womens-sports/
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Clallam County meetings:
Clallam County Commission work session for 3/22/21
https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1255
Clallam County Board meeting for 3/23/21
https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=7257
Port of Port Angeles Agenda for 3/23/21
https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03232021-492
City of Sequim Council meeting for 3/22/21
https://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2390
City of Forks Council meeting for 3/22/21
https://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Agenda_20210322.pdf
Clallam County PUD meeting for 3/22/21
https://clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3-22-21-WEB-Packet-Part-1.pdf
https://clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3-22-21-WEB-Packet-Part-2.pdf
PASD Board Meeting
When: Thu, March 25, 7pm – 9pm
Where: 905 W 9th St, Port Angeles, WA 98363, USA, Lincoln Center.
Jefferson County Meetings:
Jefferson County Commission meeting for 3/22/21
Port of Port Townsend meeting for 3/24/21
https://portofpt.com/wp-content/uploads/20210324CommMtgAgenda.pdf
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