Climate change skepticism and denial

Grading Our Governors: Committee to Unleash Prosperity and FreedomWorks Release Report Card On Reopening States' Economies

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Monday, May 4, 2020
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WASHINGTON, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Committee to Unleash Prosperity along with FreedomWorks today released a response scorecard on how the nation's governors are handling the reopening of their state's economies to business and recreational activities.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Committee to Unleash Prosperity along with FreedomWorks today released a response scorecard on how the nation's governors are handling the reopening of their state's economies to business and recreational activities.
  • It examines lockdown orders, business closures, hospital and outdoor activity orders, and the degree of punitive actions on enforcing these measures.
  • Millions more Americans will be pushed into unemployment lines, plunged into poverty, and lose their businesses, forever," said Steve Moore, President of Committee to Unleash Prosperity.
  • StephenMoore is the president of Committee to Unleash Prosperity and served as a senior economic advisor to Donald Trump in 2016.

Coronavirus Victims Die While Government Hoards Medication, Observes the Association of American Physicians & Surgeons

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Monday, May 4, 2020
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In many places, particularly in nursing homes, victims of COVID-19 are still unable to access HCQ, states the Association of American Physicians & Surgeons (AAPS).

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  • In many places, particularly in nursing homes, victims of COVID-19 are still unable to access HCQ, states the Association of American Physicians & Surgeons (AAPS).
  • At least 14.4 million doses of HCQ have been distributed to 14 city governments, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced .
  • "Medication is not doing anyone any good sitting in a government warehouse," observes AAPS executive director Jane Orient, M.D.
  • The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) has represented physicians of all specialties in all states since 1943.

Study Predicts: with Fast Re-Opening of State Economies, America's Recession Will End by Late Summer, Swift Recovery in Fall, Data Does Not Point to Great Depression Era Scenario

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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"Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey and New York would be wise to follow the leads of the states in the south and mountain states, or they could see a deep recession through the end of 2020."

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  • "Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey and New York would be wise to follow the leads of the states in the south and mountain states, or they could see a deep recession through the end of 2020."
  • "There is just no indication of anything like a Great Depression, says Dr. Laffer, who has advised several presidents and recently was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump.
  • The study also predicts a "very uneven" recovery "with some states and regions of the country advancing at a much faster pace than others."
  • Because states are taking the lead in opening up the economy, some regions of the country will do much better than others.

The COVID-19 Pandemic: Prospects for the November Elections

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Friday, April 24, 2020
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The poll, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, took place from April 16 through 20, 2020, among 1,003 respondents nationwide.

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  • The poll, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, took place from April 16 through 20, 2020, among 1,003 respondents nationwide.
  • The poll is a product of the Fordham Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Certificate in Public Opinion and Survey Research.
  • Only 43% of Americans say President Trump is a very or somewhat important source of guidance at this time.
  • Perhaps as a result, Americans feel that someone other than Trump might do a better job handling the crisis.

FAIR: Coronavirus Crushes American Workers, Trump Allows Cheap Foreign Labor to Continue Taking U.S. Jobs

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
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Over twenty-six million Americans have lost jobs since March 21, a crisis the country has not seen since the Great Depression.

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  • Over twenty-six million Americans have lost jobs since March 21, a crisis the country has not seen since the Great Depression.
  • "Under what craven notion of American equity would the United States continue a subordinated labor importation program at a time when American workers are in such distress?"
  • President Trump, you promised you would do better, and as the EO states, you have 30 days to do so."
  • But most importantly, FAIR challenged President Trump to make things right in the next 30 days the American people are counting on him.

AMA Prefers Death to Treating without Data, States the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS)

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
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It would be "inappropriate prescribing" because the FDA has not approved the drug for this new virus.

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  • It would be "inappropriate prescribing" because the FDA has not approved the drug for this new virus.
  • Also, we need to keep supplies available for patients who have lupus and other conditions she said.
  • The ethical and humane action is for physicians to prescribe remedies for which there is a scientific basis and favorable current experience.
  • The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) has represented physicians of all specialties since 1943.

Open Letter to Religious Leaders to Pray for President Trump

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In an open letter,Charlotte, North Carolina, energy and tech CEO Solomon Alicalls on spiritual and religious leaders to pray for President Trump during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In an open letter,Charlotte, North Carolina, energy and tech CEO Solomon Alicalls on spiritual and religious leaders to pray for President Trump during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
  • Our spiritual leaders must come together in unity to pray for our government on the frontlines, fighting COVID-19, and all who are affected.
  • This is not a time for politicalor religious division, as such division is a nonconstructive response to this pandemic.
  • President Donald Trump needs prayer to guide him in making the right decisions, and there is no prayer stronger than group prayer.

Physicians Need to Use Available Weapons against COVID-19, AAPS Tells Arizona Governor Doug Ducey

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Monday, April 6, 2020
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Since tests may not become positive until late, prophylactic use may really be early treatment, AAPS points out.

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  • Since tests may not become positive until late, prophylactic use may really be early treatment, AAPS points out.
  • Should we wait months for a study likely to show that more nurses and doctors get infectedand remain contagious longerif not allowed to be protected?
  • We urge you to take the lead in restraining government agencies from interfering in physicians decisions, and in encouraging freedom and innovation to bring this pandemic under control, AAPS concludes.
  • The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) has represented physicians of all specialties since 1943.

Futurist Predicts 9 Threats Far Greater Than Covid19

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Saturday, April 4, 2020
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His predictions have been consistently accurate for decades (including calling the Trump presidency the day after the first debate, when everyone said Trump had no chance).

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  • His predictions have been consistently accurate for decades (including calling the Trump presidency the day after the first debate, when everyone said Trump had no chance).
  • Joyner's latest book, Your Roadmap to Money in 2020, predicts that the war of the future will be "between fast moving technology and slow moving governments."
  • He predicts this will trigger what he calls a "Transition Tribulation" that will "make the Great Depression look like a Sunday stroll through the park.
  • Joyner advises that, since the governmental models of the past will soon be rendered obsolete, he advises everyone on the planet to engage in what he calls "The 3 Essential Hedges" to increase their chances of survival.

Political Advertising Podcast Takes Critical Look At Digital Media's Impact On The "Packaging" Of Candidates

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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So as candidates can receive real-time feedback on how they're being perceived, campaigns are taking advantage by immediately pivoting when necessary.

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  • So as candidates can receive real-time feedback on how they're being perceived, campaigns are taking advantage by immediately pivoting when necessary.
  • Verdi's "Selling A President, 2020" podcast debuted last week with a discussion centered around President Trump's take-no-prisoners branding approach.
  • The podcast series will hear from both ends of the political spectrum and even go beyond the candidates' breaking campaigns to examine those being produced by outside groups and super PACs.
  • Upcoming episodes will focus on COVID-19's impact on political advertising and how creative advertising, and traditional ad agencies, are being left out of the discussion.