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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

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Manchin and Sinema Not the Only Democratic Obstacles to Removing Filibuster

The story notes Mark Kelly, Jon Tester and Jeanne Shaheen aren’t yet on board (Politico). From Senator Mitch McConnell: “Since Sen. Schumer is hellbent on trying to break the Senate, Republicans will show how this reckless action would have immediate consequences” (WSJ).

Poll: Economy and Inflation Top Concerns, Covid Low on Radar

Barely over a third of American even have the virus in the top 5 (Daily Wire). Meanwhile, yet another Democrat House member says he plans to retire (Daily Wire).

California Governor Budget Includes Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants

Gavin Newsom wants to expand medi-cal health coverage to all low-income illegal immigrants in the state (National Review). From Byron York: Gov. Gavin Newsom ‘wants California to become the first state to [pay for health care for] all adults who are living in the country illegally, a move that would eventually cost $2.2 billion per year’ (Twitter). California pays for this and more by hammering the rich. The state has the highest unemployment rate in the country (AP).

New York and California Lose Over 600,000 People for Lower-Taxed States

From the story: “More than 600,000 people leaving New York and California for lower-taxed states during the pandemic,” CNBC wealth editor Robert Frank reported. “That’s according to Census data. California lost 300,000 residents between April of 2020 and July of 2021. New York lost a net 365,000 people, about two percent of its total population,” he added. Illinois ranked third in the report, losing over 114,000 residents.

Daily Wire

Chicago Teachers Union Agrees to Plan for Reopening Schools

Though the measure still needs to be approved by the members. From the story: In addition to a return to in-person teaching Wednesday, the plan the House of Delegates approved would set conditions by which an individual school would return to remote learning, determined by the rate of staff absences and students in quarantine or isolation, as well as whether it was during a period of high community COVID-19 transmission, where a lower threshold would apply. Earlier Monday, CTU President Jesse Sharkey said the sides were “apart on a number of key features” and accused Mayor Lori Lightfoot of bullying teachers (Chicago Tribune). From Guy Benson: 5 days of lost learning. For nothing. Eliminate spring break (Twitter)

LA Times Columnist Calls for Mocking Unvaxxed Who Die of Covid

Michael Hiltzik is a Pulitzer-Prize winner. Early in his column, he explains “On the one hand, a hallmark of civilized thought is the sense that every life is precious. On the other, those who have deliberately flouted sober medical advice by refusing a vaccine known to reduce the risk of serious disease from the virus, including the risk to others, and end up in the hospital or the grave can be viewed as receiving their just deserts” (LA Times). He has a history of similar statements (Fox News).

Florida Governor Makes “Escape to Florida” Shirts

Governor DeSantis is having fun at the expense of the Covid-fearing woke.

Washington Times

California Hospitals Change Policy After Realizing Most Covid Patients Aren’t There Due to Covid

From the story: …the California Department of Public Health announced that most hospitals and skilled nursing facilities can bring COVID-positive and exposed staff back to work without testing or quarantines. The staffers must be asymptomatic, are required to wear N95 masks and are encouraged to work with patients who are already COVID-positive as much as possible. Later: After reviewing the charts of every COVID-positive patient at UCSF hospitals on Jan. 4, Dr. Jeanne Noble, an associate professor of emergency medicine at UCSF, determined that 70% of them were in the hospital for other reasons.

San Francisco Chronicle

Over 100 Ships Still Waiting off Coast of Los Angeles

It is now at its peak as the left-wing state is incapable of unloading the ships as stores see their shelves remain bare. The story concludes “It’s troubling that the number of ships is reaching a record-high at this time of year. January and February come after the peak season of the holidays, and they are usually a time when companies cut seasonal workers and regroup in preparation for the next peak season. Between the conclusion of the American holiday season and the upcoming Chinese new year celebrations, now is the time to catch up on backlogs. For the congestion to continue to increase through the conclusion of the holidays is not a good sign, and companies will have a hard time catching up before the next peak season starts in August. This problem is not going away anytime soon.”

National Review

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Christian Woman Wins Harassment Case Against Hospital in UK

The 61-year-old nurse was demoted for wearing a cross necklace. She explained “Hindus wear red bracelets on their wrists and female Muslims wear hijabs in theatre. Yet my small cross around my neck was deemed so dangerous that I was no longer allowed to do my job” (Daily Mail). From Franklin Graham: I’m so happy for Mary Onuoha—this ruling in her favor is a win for all people of faith! (Facebook).