If this really happens we are fully cooked!
Biden latest attempt to keep us under the yoke of covid-19 control. That is to have this vaccination ID program be adopted. Orwell's prediction of American falling into a totalitarian state, is looking to becoming a reality every day. The following stories I'm sharing this week reflects this insane agenda, from the Democrats!--Peter Ripley
No shirt, no shoes, no vax, no service? Coronavirus vaccine passports are coming and we’re not ready.--Seattle Times/ Westneat
Quote: " Flights and music tend to be discretionary. But going back to my experience at the Safeway: Imagine if grocery stores start requiring you to tap a vaccine phone app to get in, as a way to protect their own workers and put customers more at ease. It would make the vaccine effectively mandatory; it’s get it or you don’t eat."
Liberal Author Naomi Wolf Warns 'Vaccine Passports' Are the 'End of Human Liberty in the West'.
The Left would like to dismiss Naomi Wolf as a heretic and conspiracy theorist now that she disagrees with their anti-liberty responses to coronavirus, but her warning about President Biden’s threatened “vaccine passports” should be heeded.--PJ MEDIA
MLB veers into pandemic politics with Yankee Stadium vaccine passport ‘test case’--Washington Times
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/31/excelsior-pass-vaccine-passport-yankee-stadium-ent/
Jimmy Kimmel Fails Trying To Rip Americans Skeptical Of Mandatory Vaccine Passports--The Federalist
Governor Stands Up to 'Vaccine Passports' as They Gain Momentum Around the Country--WJ
https://www.westernjournal.com/governor-stands-vaccine-passports-gain-momentum-around-country/
Marjorie Taylor Greene offers bills to fire Fauci, ban vaccine passports--The Hill
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Washington partnership leverages AmeriCorps to address unprecedented food insecurity efforts across state.
To date, the program has deployed 120 AmeriCorps members at 70 community nonprofits in 14 counties across the state.
Last year, Serve Washington, the state’s service commission, the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Schultz Family Foundation created the Response Corps to respond to unprecedented levels of food insecurity across the state.
New findings reveal just how successful the partnership was to help make the AmeriCorps program more accessible to its members and, in turn, help address food insecurity for Washington families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Response Corps invests in nonprofits and for individuals who want to serve as AmeriCorps members. It was the first of-its-kind program where philanthropic funds were combined with federal funds to support multiple AmeriCorps programs across the state.
That meant the partnership could address three things:
Invest in the overall food insecurity effort statewide
Help nonprofits already addressing food insecurity by funding AmeriCorps members at these locations
Increase the stipend that AmeriCorps members receive for their service
National Service and AmeriCorps is known nationally for deploying service to meet community needs.
“Washington communities have faced countless challenges this past year, and food insecurity has been one of the most pervasive,” Gov. Jay Inslee said. “The Response Corps is a perfect example of the impact public and private partnerships can have in taking care of our communities.”
Already planning for a second year, the partnership will continue to leverage new funding from federal, philanthropic and local partners to address even more COVID-19 impacts in Washington.
Since November 2020, AmeriCorps members in the Washington COVID Response Corps collectively completed 61,099 hours of service, providing more than 23.8 million pounds of food to Washingtonians and serving them more than 4.7 million meals.
Amber Martin-Jahn, executive director of Serve Washington, said this partnership with the Schultz Family Foundation not only made a significant impact in unprecedented food security efforts but it also helped Washington AmeriCorps programs provide a stronger stipend.
“We’ve done it for a year and we know it’s meeting high needs,” Martin-Jahn said. “We’re excited for a second year because we’ve seen such success in it and want to keep learning. Through this partnership, we increased the number of AmeriCorps members who helped us tackle food insecurity and more Washingtonians were served. This investment also expanded professional development opportunities and amplified the powerful role national service can, and should play, in building a path of opportunity and service for all young people as our state’s future leaders.”
The partnership supported 125 AmeriCorps members addressing food insecurity. That funding also supported diversity, equity and inclusion goals that AmeriCorps has been working on during the past few years.
To date, the program has deployed 120 AmeriCorps members at 70 community nonprofits in 14 counties across the state, where 30 percent of households struggle with food insecurity and people of color are 1.5 times more likely to be food insecure than white people (according to a University of Washington food security survey in 2020).
IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES:
Think twice before giving bunnies or chicks as gifts. --WSDA
https://wastatedeptag.blogspot.com/2021/03/think-twice-before-giving-bunnies-or.html
AG FERGUSON: AIR CARGO HANDLER MUST PAY $168K FOR UNLAWFULLY DISCRIMINATING AGAINST PREGNANT, DISABLED EMPLOYEES, END DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES.
AG FERGUSON WINS HISTORIC $14.5M AFTER TRIAL ON “TRUST MILL” SCHEME.
CLA Estate Services, Inc. and CLA USA, Inc. earned millions deceptively selling estate-planning services and annuities to Washington seniors.
State partners with BECU Foundation to expand funding and resources to historically underserved and hard-to-reach small businesses.
Let's talk about Hanford--DOE
Here at Ecology, along with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, we're tasked with overseeing the U.S. Department of Energy's cleanup of the Hanford site in Southeast Washington, one of the most contaminated nuclear sites in the world.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Blog/Posts/March-2021/Let-s-Talk-About-Hanford
Applications deadline extended for federal relief funding to commercial fishing, shellfish aquaculture, charter and seafood sector industry members.
Inslee announces vaccine eligibility expansion to all adults April 15.
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From our Congressional delegation to DC.
Senator Murray Emphasizes Importance of Vaccine Equity with Washington State Public Health Experts, Discusses Key Provisions of American Rescue Plan.
Seattle, WA – Today U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate health committee, hosted a roundtable with local public health officials from across Washington state to hear about the state of COVID-19 vaccine equity, and to discuss how the American Rescue Plan will help to address inequities in vaccine distribution. Senator Murray was joined by Dr. Allison Berry, Clallam County Public Health Officer; Dr. Anthony Chen, Director of Health of Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department; and Luke D. Davies, Health District Administrator for Chelan-Douglas Health District.
“For safe, effective vaccines to truly have the impact we need—they have to get to everyone, everywhere. This pandemic won’t end for anyone until it’s over for everyone. That’s why today’s discussion is so important,” said Senator Murray. “I made it a priority in the American Rescue Plan to include key provisions that would help address inequities facing communities that are too often left behind, like funding for community health centers that can better reach underserved populations. COVID-19 has put a harsh spotlight on inequity—but it’s only exacerbating something that was a problem long before this crisis began, and, while the American Rescue Plan makes major strides in addressing these issues, I’ll continue to prioritize health equity in my work even after we’re on the other side of this pandemic.”
Last week, Senator Murray announced 27 community health centers in Washington state will receive a combined $213,959,125 million in American Rescue Plan funding to support COVID-19 vaccination and services for vulnerable and underserved populations. The funding will be awarded beginning in April by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
“In rural Clallam County, the foundation of our success has been a commitment to equitable distribution of vaccine. From assuring that early doses were distributed equitably to healthcare workers across the county, to administering extra doses in shelters and prisons, to close partnerships with our neighboring tribes, an early commitment to equity - along with a great deal of advance planning - has helped us consistently lead the state in vaccine distribution, despite our relatively few resources,” said Dr. Allison Berry, Clallam Public Health Officer.
“Equity support obviously needs funding and that’s where the ARP will really help out. And my hope is that, through these efforts, COVID-19 cases will decline in our counties, state, and across the United States. But, as I mentioned, the rates are going up right now. We’ve also heard several other states have – what I think is – prematurely lifted their restrictions, including masking mandates. So, thankfully, Washington is in a better circumstance – we still have guidance that keeps us safer. And let’s be cautious not to let optimism translate into making the wrong choices,” said Dr. Anthony Chen, Director of Health, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
"The American Rescue Plan provides more resources locally, so that helps a lot. A lot of our plans were really focused on making sure we had the capacity to get the vaccine out to people where they are. And so it doesn't necessarily change our approach, we're still developing local mobile units who can do pop-up clinics and be very flexible, and can also potentially set up mass vaccination sites. As we move forward, with the federal allocations hopefully increasing in April, May, and June, we're going to be able to have a capacity to hopefully vaccinate our entire population depending on how much vaccine comes to us. So with the resources that are coming down the line, that will just strengthen our efforts," said Luke D. Davies, Health District Administrator for Chelan-Douglas Health District.
Earlier this month, Senator Murray held a hearing with clinicians, public health experts, and state health officials about the challenges of serving on the frontlines of our COVID-19 response, the importance of equitable vaccine distribution, and the steps necessary to help bring the COVID-19 pandemic to an end. In particular, Senator Murray stressed that when it comes to vaccinating communities of color, more work needs to be done and noted the efforts of the Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington state to help make sure vaccines reach the Pacific Islander community which has struggled to access them.
Senator Murray has also been a leader in the effort to ensure every person can get safe, effective COVID-19 vaccines at no cost. She outlined what was necessary for that back in July of last year, secured funding for vaccination efforts in December’s COVID relief package, and has continued to emphasize the importance of making sure we address inequities and vaccine hesitancy as vaccinations ramp up so underserved communities and communities of color are not left behind.
As one of the key authors of the American Rescue Plan, Senator Murray worked to secure important provisions to prioritize vaccine equity and support vaccine distribution overall, including:
$20 billion for improving vaccine administration and distribution.
$8 billion for Community Health Centers, FQHC look-alikes, and Native Hawaiian Health Centers
$49 billion for testing, genomic sequencing of variants, and contact tracing efforts, as well as manufacturing and procurement of PPE. And another $10 billion for the Defense Production Act to procure essential PPE and other medical equipment.
$8 billion for public health workforce development.
Senator Murray Statement on President Biden’s American Jobs Plan.
Senator Murray: “President Biden laid out a strong plan today for rebuilding our economy by investing first and foremost in the workers, families, and communities who keep our country running—rather than in huge corporations”
Cantwell Statement on President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement on President Biden’s infrastructure investment and job creation plan:
“We must strengthen and expand America's infrastructure to remain competitive and secure in the 21st century. As we recover from the COVID crisis, there is no better way to rebuild our economy and create jobs than by making long-overdue investments in our future. From upgrading our roads and bridges and prioritizing affordable housing to building out broadband, making our supply chains more resilient, and skilling our workforce for the 21st-century economy, the American Jobs Plan is a blueprint to meet these generational challenges. I will do everything I can to partner with President Biden and my colleagues to meet this moment and deliver a stronger and fairer economic future for all Washingtonians.”
Kilmer Joins Bipartisan Call for $10B Investment in Coastal Restoration Jobs
Tacoma, WA – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) joined Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Bill Posey (FL-08), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Estuary Caucus, and 35 House Members in calling on the Biden Administration to provide $10 billion in the next recovery package for coastal restoration and resilience projects.
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WORLD NEWS HEADLINES:
Protect all those fleeing Myanmar, UN offices urge countries in the region.
The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) and the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) have called on Myanmar’s neighboring countries to offer refuge and protection to all those fleeing violence and persecution, as the crisis in Myanmar enters its third month.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/04/1088842
COVID-19 vaccine rollout ‘unacceptably slow’ in Europe, WHO warns.
Rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Europe is “unacceptably slow” as new cases increase among practically all age groups there, according to the regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO), which covers 53 countries and territories.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/04/1088862
UNHCR urges greater protection for Sahel communities after deadly attack.
Ten days after armed groups carried out a deadly attack on three villages near the western Niger town of Tillia, UN humanitarians have repeated their call for greater protection of civilians and all those displaced by violence in the Sahel.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/04/1088872
Many countries spending more on debt than education, health and social protection combined.
Around one in eight nations spends more on debt than on social services, according to a new report from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched on Thursday, calling for debt service relief and restructuring to enable countries to bounce back from the pandemic.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/04/1088852
Climate change top challenge over the next decade, UNESCO global survey finds.
Climate change and loss of biodiversity is seen as the most pressing challenge over the decade, according to the World in 2030 Survey report published on Wednesday by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/03/1088812
NATIONAL HEADLINES:
Remarks by President Biden on the American Jobs Plan--WH
Renewal of the 2021-2022 Charter for the Advisory Committee for the Study of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union--US STATE DEPT.
Extremism Stand Downs Focus on Oath, Not Data Collection--DOD
DeepDotWeb Administrator Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy
DeepDotWeb received over $8 million in kickbacks from purchases of fentanyl, firearms, and other contraband on Darknet marketplaces--DOJ
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/deepdotweb-administrator-pleads-guilty-money-laundering-conspiracy
Department of Education Announces Expansion of COVID-19 Emergency Flexibilities to Additional Federal Student Loans in Default.
FDA is Investigating Reports of Infections Associated with Reprocessed Urological Endoscopes
GARY HOUSING AUTHORITY RETURNED TO LOCAL CONTROL AFTER SEVEN YEARS UNDER FEDERAL RECEIVERSHIP
WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Thursday announced Gary Housing Authority’s (GHA) transition back to local control. HUD assumed control of the agency in 2013.
https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_21_051
BUSINESS & FINANCE
Sanders Inserts Himself in Amazon Campaign--US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
https://www.uschamber.com/article/sanders-inserts-himself-amazon-campaign
FACT SHEET: How An Allocation of International Monetary Fund Special Drawing Rights Will Support Low-Income Countries, the Global Economy, and the United States--US TREASURY
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0095
The FSB in 2021: Addressing Financial Stability Challenges in an Age of Interconnectedness, Innovation, and Change--THE FED
https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/quarles20210330a.htm
IRS projects stimulus payments to non-filer Social Security and other federal beneficiaries will be disbursed later this week.
IRS to recalculate taxes on unemployment benefits; refunds to start in May.
USDA Seeks Public Input to Help Create a New Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
Agency to Host Public Listening Session on April 22, 2021.
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF $10.5 MILLION FOR MINE SAFETY TRAINING GRANTS
ARLINGTON, VA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration today announced the availability of $10,537,000 in state grant funding to provide training and retraining of miners and mine operators working at surface and underground coal and metal and nonmetal mines. The training is federally mandated.
Any state in which mining takes place may apply for the grant. MSHA may fund 80 percent of the activities under a state grant program, and the state must provide at least 20 percent of the total program costs.
The closing date for applications is May 27, 2021. MSHA will award grants on or before Sept. 30, 2021.
MSHA’s goal is to prevent fatalities, disease and injury from mining and secure safe and healthful working conditions for America’s miners. MSHA recognizes the importance of training miners and others to prevent workplace injuries, fatalities, and illnesses.
https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/msha/msha20210329-0
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Commentaries & Local meetings.
Here's What Biden Should Do if He Really Wants Good-Paying Union Jobs Now--PJ MEDIA
Biden’s ‘Infrastructure’ Plan to Fleece the Nation
He boasts that it will be “the moment that America won the future.”--Patriot Post.
https://patriotpost.us/articles/78867-bidens-infrastructure-plan-to-fleece-the-nation-2021-04-01
HIT AND RUN
Baseball Is for Democrats Only--American Spectator
https://spectator.org/mlb-all-star-game-moved-baseball/
Joe Biden's Bid to Remake America--NEWS MAX
https://www.newsmax.com/patrickbuchanan/america-last-president-biden-fdr/2021/04/02/id/1016131/
‘Dear Don Lemon, You’re not God’--Washington Times
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/apr/2/dear-don-lemon-youre-not-god/
‘Fertilizer Taxes’ Will Hurt Farmers and Likely Drive Up Food Prices--Daily Signal
Biden’s State Department Really Wishes You Wouldn’t Bring Up Signature Trump Success Of Abraham Accords.--The Federalist
LOCAL MEETINGS:
Clallam County meetings:
Clallam County work session for 4/5/21
https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1257
Clallam County business meeting for 4/6/21
https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=7259
City of Port Angeles City Council for 4/6/21
https://www.cityofpa.us/DocumentCenter/View/10087/Council-Packet-04062021
OMC Board meeting for 4/7/21
https://www.olympicmedical.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/AGENDA-April-7-2021.pdf
JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:
Jefferson County Commission meeting for 4/5/21
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA for 4/5/21
https://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1674
