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While debate in the Senate on the coronavirus response remains in limbo, here are some detailed highlights included in the bipartisan package that Speaker Pelosi and Minority Leader Schumer suddenly find to be lacking.  (I provide you their list of demands at the end of this newsletter, none of which would mitigate or remedy any of the effects of the coronavirus.)   … Read more »

Information Below Courtesy of the State Department Peru: The State Department is continuing to coordinate with the Peruvian government on all options for US citizens to depart.  To date, approximately 500 American tourists have departed Peru.  The U.S. Embassy will continue messaging as additional flights are finalized.  These flights are subject to reimbursement.… Read more »

I will have another newsletter later this evening with details of what is in the Senate bill that is currently stalled.  Things looked great for this package yesterday, which Democrat and Republican members had been working on for the past week.  But then Speaker Pelosi flew back into DC and put the brakes on it.  She and Senator Schumer, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate,… Read more »

Negotiations are continuing in the Senate on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and as of this moment, Leader McConnell hopes to have a deal today in order to set up a possible vote tomorrow.  The Leader outlined his goals for the legislation in a statement last night, which you can review here. House Republican leadership solicited ideas from… Read more »

Coronavirus Update -- March 21, 2020 Today's update focuses on seniors, many of whom are particularly at risk to the COVID-19 coronavirus.  If you're not a senior, please take a moment to check on your friends and loved ones who are.  See how you can help.  The isolation that will come from this crisis can cause a great deal of anxiety.  Many of them may… Read more »

A lot to cover in today's update: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has announced that the tax filing deadline has been extended from April 15 to July 15.  Taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties.  Taxpayers who may have tax refunds are encouraged to file now to receive the money they're owed.  … Read more »

Some updates on the latest on the COVID-19 response in North Carolina and nationwide: Important information for North Carolina veterans:  The Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care System has announced, effective this morning, it will postpone non-urgent procedures for a minimum of 60-days and implement strict visitor restrictions in order to protect patients and… Read more »

Coronavirus Situation Update -- March 18, 2020 Below are some items of particular note as our nation continues to cope with the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, starting with a lot of detailed information related to the items included in the disaster package related to small businesses: Information for Small Businesses:  There is a lot of confusion about what’s… Read more »

Coronavirus Update -- March 17, 2020 Here's the latest: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued a new executive order in response to COVID-19 that closes restaurants and bars for dine-in customers but allows them to continue takeout and delivery orders. The executive order also includes an expansion of unemployment insurance to help North Carolina workers affected by… Read more »

The COVID-19 coronavirus that began in Wuhan, China is clearly a concerning situation for the world.  Congress is monitoring this closely, and we've received regular briefings from all the relevant public health officials. The President has named Vice President Mike Pence to lead the Administration's response effort, and Ambassador Debbie Birx, M.D., a world-renowned public… Read more »