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by Lowell
Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Wednesday, May 6.
- European Union forecasts historic collapse of its economy due to pandemic, smaller hit to employment
- Former British Prime Minister Theresa May criticizes world leaders for lack of unity in coronavirus response
- Global warming pushes April temperatures into record territory, as 2020 heads for disquieting milestone
(Horrifying. And yes, the climate crisis has got to be dealt with at *least* with the urgency of the COVID-19 crisis.) - Trump gives us the worst of both worlds: A ruined economy and a soaring death rate
- Trump’s hopes for ‘tremendous rebound’ crash into grim reality (“Corporate leaders are rushing to reshape their businesses to ensure they survive. Their caution could again devastate the president’s favorite gauge of economic success: the stock market.”)
- Trump’s tax cut dreams hit Republican resistance
- Trump’s demand for payroll tax cut is rebuffed on Capitol Hill as lawmakers spar over next virus aid bill
- House hits gas, Senate pumps brakes on $2T more in relief
- The White House will wind down the coronavirus task force in coming weeks.
- Why is the White House winding down the coronavirus taskforce?
- How Kushner’s Volunteer Force Led a Fumbling Hunt for Medical Supplies
- Kushner coronavirus effort said to be hampered by inexperienced volunteers
- ‘Live and Let Die’ blares as Trump tours mask factory, without mask (You can’t make this stuff up.)
- Trump Fails to Wear a Mask While Touring a Mask-Making Factory
- Trump Pivots to ‘Phase Two,’ Risking More Death to Save Economy
- Ousted vaccine director files whistleblower complaint alleging coronavirus warnings were ignored
- Rick Bright, Former Top Vaccine Scientist, Files Whistleblower Complaint
- Trump Says U.S. Must Reopen Even If More Americans Get Sick, Die (“Polls shows 69% of Americans worried about contracting virus”)
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized for non-surgical treatment
- What Is the Real Coronavirus Toll in Each State?
- ‘I Have A Lot’ Going On: Trump Again Deflects Blame For Medical Supplies Shortage (“The president also told ABC News that his efforts to reopen parts of the country could result in ‘some’ additional deaths, ‘but we have to get our country open.'”)
- Corporate America is in crisis
- How ‘Never Trumpers’ Crashed The Democratic Party
- Donald Trump Doesn’t Care If You Die From The Coronavirus (“The president has shown little empathy for victims, instead bragging about the job he’s doing, attacking his opponents and pushing to reopen the economy.”)
- Trump says he only will submit to GOP oversight for his administration (In other words, no oversight at all.)
- The IRS Sent Coronavirus Relief Payments To Dead People
- Trump says only blue states have budget woes. He couldn’t be more wrong. (“The coronavirus doesn’t care which party is in charge when it comes to drying up revenue needed for basic services.”)
- Reagan Sold the American Dream. Trump Is Selling His Own Tired Bullshit. (“The Gipper was an avatar of America’s dreams; The Donald’s brand is American weakness and decline, and the preposterous idea that he alone can fix it.”)
- ABC’s David Muir misses an opportunity as Trump ventures outside the Fox-verse
- ABC’s David Muir allows President Trump to lie about Dr. Birx and Dr. Fauci advising in late February that coronavirus would “blow over”
- Trump’s attacks on coronavirus models in ABC interview directly echo Fox News talking points
- The Senate Map Is Beginning to Look Pale Blue
- Barack Obama will headline televised prime-time commencement
- Why the Covid-19 economy is particularly devastating to millennials, in 14 charts
- It Would Be Completely Absurd to Force Biden Out of the Race
- Joe Biden is looking for a running mate. Many Democrats have strong ideas — and few agree.
- Nearly a fifth of Wendy’s US restaurants are out of beef, analyst says (There’s no good reason – and lots of *really* bad ones – to eat meat. Ditch it.)
- Demand for meatless meat is skyrocketing during the pandemic (“The Impossible Burger just hit 1,700 more grocery stores nationwide. Contactless delivery and curbside pickup are available.”)
- NY Democratic primary is back on after being canceled over coronavirus
- Texas Governor Admits Dangers of Reopening State on Private Call With Lawmakers (“Pretty much every scientific and medical report shows that whenever you have a reopening… it actually will lead to an increase and spread”)
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justice invokes internment of Japanese-Americans in debate over state’s stay-at-home order (Scott Walker appointee. ‘Nuff said.)
- Warner & Kaine announce $7 million for affordable housing during pandemic
- Roll Call: Denver Riggleman Designated 4th Most Vulnerable Incumbent
- Rep. Wexton supports investigation into sexual assault claim against Biden
- Editorial: Governor moves to reopen Virginia safely (“Gov. Ralph Northam’s plan to reopen Virginia without adequate testing requires caution and awareness if it is to work.”)
- Average weekly death toll reaches new high as Virginia ranks 48th in U.S. for testing rates
- Latino And African American Activists Say ‘Way Too Early’ To Reopen Virginia
- McDermott and Arner: Prepared to reopen Virginia’s health care system (“Michael P. McDermott and Steve Arner McDermott is the president and CEO of Fredericksburg-based Mary Washington Health Care and chairman of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) Board of Directors. Arner is the executive vice president and chief operating officer of Roanoke-based Carilion Clinic and vice chairman of the VHHA board.”)
- COVID-19 could force the Virginia House to have elections 3 years in a row. Here’s how
- SCC rules Virginia Natural Gas pipeline expansion hearings will proceed as planned (“The decision strikes down a request by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Sierra Club and Chesapeake Climate Action Network to suspend the case’s procedural schedule. The SCC previously extended the public comment period two weeks, also until May 12.”)
- Legislators make bipartisan call for more data on COVID-19 outbreaks at nursing homes
- ‘We need it now’ – state supplies of protective gear not reaching private ambulance companies
- Court Approves AG Mark Herring’s Agreement to Promote Safe Absentee Voting by Mail
- Gov. Northam’s Chief of Staff on the COVID-19 Response; Reopening Virginia; “Un-Christian” Jerry Falwell Jr.; the Historic 2020 General Assembly Session; the Northam Governorship; etc.
- Tuesday (5/5) Virginia Data on COVID-19 Finds +764 Confirmed/Probable Cases (to 20,256), +73 Hospitalizations (to 2,773), +29 Deaths (to 713) From Yesterday
- Churches and COVID-19 (“Virginia may be on the verge of opening up again soon. But for now, churches across the Commonwealth are closed. And, that’s led to a legal challenge.”)
- Some hair salons disappointed with Gov. Northam’s decision to push back reopening
- State Legislators Call for Transparency From Virginia Health Dept. and Care Facilities
- Dominion jacks up renewables and storage in Virginia IRP, following landmark clean energy rule
- Virginia climate law spurs significant clean energy push at Dominion
- Fairfax County moves toward more austere budget amid coronavirus crisis (“The $4.4 billion spending plan scales down earlier plans to boost affordable housing.”)
- ‘Every day is a bad day’: Richmond restaurant owners are doing everything they can to hang on. Some days are easier than others. (“I didn’t think the restaurant business would turn into ‘The Hunger Games’ trilogy”)
- Henrico printing plant closing permanently, laying off 184 workers
- With 1 candidate left, Democratic primary for Arlington Co. board won’t be held (“Chanda Choun withdrew his candidacy, leaving Libby T. Garvey as the Democratic nominee for County Board in the general election to be held on Nov. 3.”)
- Endorsement: Takis Karantonis for Arlington County Board
- Our endorsement for Arlington County Board in the special election: Takis Karantonis 1st; Chanda Choun or Nicole Merlene 2nd
- 2 Republicans enter Roanoke council race
- Bracing for changes in 2020-21 school year, Roanoke County School Board reviews back to school plan, revised budget
- Virginia Beach doctor charged in domestic-related shooting
- Crummy and cool today, more rain on Friday; windy chill to start the weekend (“Crummy” in a newspaper headline? LOL)
