COVID-19 Update | Thursday, March 19 (PM-2)
March 19, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Administration The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) put out a notification this afternoon outlining 16 critical industries in which employees should maintain their regular work schedules in order to “ensure the security and resilience of the Nation’s critical infrastructure.” CISA is in charge of DHS’s statutory responsibilities to provide […]
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COVID-19 Update | Thursday, March 19 (PM)
March 19, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Administration Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the FDA is fast-tracking antiviral treatments for COVID-19 patients. The FDA is exploring using drugs that are already approved for expanded uses, including for COVID-19. Currently, the vaccine trial is in phase one, and could take 12 months to fully develop. Under the […]
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COVID-19 Update | Thursday, March 19 (AM)
March 19, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Administration Last night, President Trump signed into law H.R. 6201, the second COVID-19 relief package. The House initially passed this package passed last Friday and again on Monday after making technical corrections. The Senate passed the corrected version Wednesday afternoon. As a reminder, this legislation provides many workers with up to two weeks of paid […]
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COVID-19 Update | Wednesday, March 18 (PM)
March 18, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Below are highlights from the White House COVID-19 Task Force press conference held in the early afternoon of Wednesday, March 18: The President announced that he would be invoking the Defense Production Act today and later mentioned that the focus would be on mask production, respirators, and ventilators. Secretary of Defense Mike Esper discussed efforts […]
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COVID-19 Update | Wednesday, March 18 (PM-2)
March 18, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Administration The White House Office of Management and Budget released the attached letter seeking $46 billion to replenish funds for certain agencies who are expending the most resources to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The $46 billion request includes a total of $8.3 billion for emergency response efforts through the Department of Defense, $16.6 billion for […]
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COVID-19 Update | Wednesday, March 18 (AM)
March 18, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Administration Reports this morning indicate that the Treasury Department has contemplated reducing trading hours if necessary to protect the stock market. The White House is still on track to issue an Executive Order this week that would apply new domestic purchasing requirements for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies. The order would include “Buy American” purchasing requirements […]
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COVID-19 Update | Tuesday, March 17 (PM)
March 17, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Administration Up until Tuesday morning, the Administration was proposing payroll tax relief as a major part of an upcoming stimulus package. However, throughout the day on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin proposed sending as many as two $1,000 checks, replacing the payroll tax relief, directly to individual Americans to help respond more quickly to economic losses […]
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COVID-19 Update | Tuesday, March 17 (PM)
March 17, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Administration Reports throughout Tuesday indicate that the Treasury Department is preparing to unveil a package of $850 billion including more than $50 billion for the airline industry and $250 billion for small-business support. Secretary Mnuchin on Tuesday mentioned unveiling a specific program for businesses of 500 employees and under. Details about this program have not […]
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COVID-19 Update | Monday, March 16 (PM)
March 16, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Administration The Administration announced stricter guidelines, requesting that states with evidence of community transmission close bars, restaurants, and other venues where groups of people gather. The guidelines specifically stated that Americans should: Avoid gatherings of more than 10 people. Avoid eating and drinking in bars, restaurants, and public food courts. Encourage schooling from home across […]
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COVID-19 Update | Monday, March 16 (AM)
March 16, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Administration Over the weekend, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued guidance on social gatherings – the guidance recommends that gatherings should be limited to 50 people or fewer for the next eight weeks. We expect there to be more guidance related to this announcement this week. More information on that guidance can be found […]
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