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Subject: Trump Bails Out Oil Industry at 'Shock Doctrine' Coronavirus Press
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At 'Shock Doctrine Press Conference,' Trump Bails Out Oil Industry, Not US
Families, as Coronavirus Crisis Intensifies
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by Jon Queally, staff writer
"Trump has once again put the interests of oil and gas executives ahead of the
interests of people and communities."
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House Democrats Propose Sending Checks of Up to $6,000 to Help Ease Workers'
Pain During Coronavirus Pandemic
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
As President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday to free up $50
billion in funding to address the coronavirus pandemic, a pair of Democratic
congressmen proposed legislation that would provide a check of up to $6,000 to
every American whose income last year was below $65,000.
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'Grotesque Level of Greed': Owned by World's Richest Man Jeff Bezos, Whole
Foods Wants Workers to Pay for Colleagues' Sick Leave During Coronavirus
Pandemic
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by Jon Queally, staff writer
"Runaway capitalism is when Whole Foods suggests employees trade vacation time
to address coronavirus rather than offer paid leave, all while the CEO rakes in
~$15 million a year in stocks, benefits, and more."
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Flu Funding Be Cut From 2009 Stimulus Package
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Political observers on social media pointed to an overlooked vote by Sen. Susan
Collins from over a decade ago as one example of Republicans' disregard for
public health.
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There you have it.
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"In the face of a crisis we act according to science and fact."
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Sanders Says Coronavirus 'A Red Flag for Current Dysfunctional and Wasteful
Healthcare System'
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"We are only as safe as the least insured person in America."
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Trump Resign Over Coronavirus Failure
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"In a time when protecting the nation's public health demands clear, truthful,
and compassionate leadership, Trump has offered exactly the opposite."
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Conflicting Reports About Brazil President Bolsonaro Intensify Alarm Over
Trump's Possible Exposure to Coronavirus
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
Conflicting reports Friday about whether Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has
tested positive for the coronavirus since he met with U.S. President Donald
Trump last weekend—and in the wake of both world leaders downplaying the
pandemic—fueled concerns that Trump either has not sought testing or not
disclosed doing so, despite being exposed to multiple infected individuals in
recent weeks.
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Matt Gaetz—GOP Lawmaker Who Opposed Paid Sick Leave and Mocked Coronavirus
Warnings—Now Under Quarantine Using Paid Sick Leave
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
Days after mocking public health experts' warning about the coming spread of
the coronavirus by wearing a gas mask on the House floor, Rep. Matt Gaetz is
benefiting from the paid sick leave granted to all members of Congress as he
self-quarantines following potential exposure to the virus, officially called
COVID-19.
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Trump Failure to Declare Coronavirus National Emergency 'Beyond Reckless and
Irresponsible': Expert
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"This is an active and deliberate choice that the president is making."
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