Your CDC At Work (Or Not)

Posts around the internet supporting the presidents absence from Washington over the weekend have said he has the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) on the job: fighting the spread of the coronavirus. But they don’t seem to be keeping up. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S. Meanwhile,…

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US Senate Again Refuses To Do Its Job

And no I am not talking about the GOPs continued stonewalling on approving Merrick Garland to the US Supreme Court…I am talking about the Senate refusing to consider emergency funds requested by the Centers for Disease Control to prepare for the Zika virus this summer. The U.S. Congress doesn’t look…

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Sean Duffy is a public health menace

Sean Duffy is not known for his stellar intellect, which is a charitable characterization of him. But just when you thought he couldn’t get much dimmer he digs deep and goes the extra mile. Appearing on MSNBC this morning Duffy spoke to host Jose Diaz-Balart and delivered this gem:  “I think a lot…

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