Loss of testing comes as states expect to see peak hospitalizations in next two weeks.
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Trump admin pulls funding for drive-through COVID-19 testing
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Well you have to admit it's a genius way to lower the number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths provided you're a total sociopath
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See, I told you virus infections will decline after Easter.
Said some ginger fake tan obvious toupee muppet
Said some ginger fake tan obvious toupee muppet
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Clearly being done so that Trump can claim that the virus isn't spreading rapidly and the country can all get back to work. Soon he's going to try and cover up the death rate.
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Dark Pumpkin
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I thought he was just extremely stupid but I don't think stupidity can't explain this. There is no way he isn't actively trying to kill us now.
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It is shockingly obvious that our response to this infection has been closer to that of North Korea then South Korea.
Our for-explotation healthcare system has proven to be ineffective at actually protecting both the patients and healthcare staff. I can tell you that healthcare workers are not upset, they are ANGRY with the current administration and the management of their respective organizations.
The sad thing is there is a large percentage of Americans at this point that essentially live in an uncaring fantasy world, where the fate of their neighbors and family is less important then the political sports game they live in.
Our for-explotation healthcare system has proven to be ineffective at actually protecting both the patients and healthcare staff. I can tell you that healthcare workers are not upset, they are ANGRY with the current administration and the management of their respective organizations.
The sad thing is there is a large percentage of Americans at this point that essentially live in an uncaring fantasy world, where the fate of their neighbors and family is less important then the political sports game they live in.
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Oh, that's easy. Just figure out what the right thing to do is, the US is doing the exact opposite.
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"On Wednesday, HHS announced that licensed pharmacists will now be able to perform COVID-19 testing to help fill the gap."
Just another example of Trump admin farming out duties to the private sector (for a high fee of course).
There is little doubt, by the end the US will have the highest death-toll and endure the highest economic damage from this global pandemic.
Just another example of Trump admin farming out duties to the private sector (for a high fee of course).
There is little doubt, by the end the US will have the highest death-toll and endure the highest economic damage from this global pandemic.
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I believe this is the federal pandemic response equivalent of using your real estate empire to launder mob money so nobody knows what the real numbers are
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Testing is getting in the way of reopening the economy again. Nothing can be allowed to interfere with making money. A few thousand more deaths? Meh, it's good for the manufacturers of body bags, right?
Elections have consequences. Vote for a narcissistic, sociopathic conman and pathological liar, this is what you should expect.
Elections have consequences. Vote for a narcissistic, sociopathic conman and pathological liar, this is what you should expect.
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Failed state? As someone who lives here it's supremely frustrating.
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With all due respect, I am not making a connection between stopping universal testing due to lack of reagents and diminishing returns, and the Federal government withdrawing funding for testing.
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AmanoJyaku
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As an American, I just don't understand what the USA as a country is doing.
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This kind of shit comes out on a daily basis, but this is particularly galling:
Pence Claims Trump Took COVID-19 Threat More Seriously Than World Health Org
This, while Bonespurs was still out golfing and holding is Nuremberg rallies.
Pence Claims Trump Took COVID-19 Threat More Seriously Than World Health Org
This, while Bonespurs was still out golfing and holding is Nuremberg rallies.
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As an insider, neither do I.
Edit: wow, beaten to the punch several times over! that'll teach me to refresh before I comment.
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"The spokesperson framed the withdrawal of funding as allowing states to dictate their own priorities, telling NPR, 'The transition will ensure each state has the flexibility and autonomy to manage and operate testing sites within the needs of their specific community and to prioritize resources where they are needed the most.'"
What remains unclear is why the federal funding for these drive-through tests inhibited states' flexibility and autonomy. Was it like, "You get funding for drive-through testing, but you have to give up your autonomy."?
I can't help but wonder if these tests are generating data that's somehow making Trump look bad.
What remains unclear is why the federal funding for these drive-through tests inhibited states' flexibility and autonomy. Was it like, "You get funding for drive-through testing, but you have to give up your autonomy."?
I can't help but wonder if these tests are generating data that's somehow making Trump look bad.
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The good news is that there likely won't be anyone making the mistake of assuming Biden will win and using that as an excuse to stay home like I imagine many Hillary voters did.
The bad news is that since Republicans as a group are taking the virus less seriously, they will be less dissuaded from voting by potential sickness if it's still widespread in November.
Really bad news: the virus gives Trump et al lots of reasons to restrict voting in urban centers, while leaving it unrestricted in rural areas, which could create a huge swing. See what Milwaukee turnout was like in Wisconsin this week...
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At what point can we send every single person in this administration to the Hague for crimes against humanity?
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The question used to be whether the Constitution is a suicide pact. Turns out you just need a Republican majority in the Senate.
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As an American, I don't understand it either. The only thing that makes any kind of sense anymore is that Trump is actively trying to screw the country up. Things would be better if he were merely negligent instead of acting in a malicious manner and putting a lot of effort into making a mess of things.
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Can't put all the blame for this on Trump. He couldn't get away with this without his irresponsible Party of Trump allowing this, like they always do without fail -- even his current literally deadly policies like this.
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Instead of getting outraged online, pick up the phone and call your congress rep. Ask them why funding is being cut off to this vital program.
Remember, the President doesn't set funding. Neither do any of the myriad number of bureaus. Congress sets funding. If the administration attempts to invoke administrative discretion on this issue, Congress can overrule them by mandating the spending.
Congress won't do anything however if people just type in social forums.
Remember, the President doesn't set funding. Neither do any of the myriad number of bureaus. Congress sets funding. If the administration attempts to invoke administrative discretion on this issue, Congress can overrule them by mandating the spending.
Congress won't do anything however if people just type in social forums.
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As a US citizen, welcome to the club of not understanding the US governmental response.
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