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Let’s Face It. We Need The “$2,000/month” Money For The People Act.
Some days ago, Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Tim Ryan, two Democrats in the House of Representatives, proposed the emergency money for the people act that helps fix the problems that were present in the CARES act. The problem with the cares act is that it excluded a lot of people. It prohibited undocumented immigrants and excluded college students and a few other types of workers who desperately need money because they were unable to work due to the shutdown. To add on to that, are some people who can not get approval for unemployment in their state, like Undocumented or part-time workers. Some workers are only eligible for the $600 in the care act and not the additional state benefits. Such a bill like this would help patch specific flaws in the original proposal. It also has options for the un-banked with the opportunities to send money to Venmo accounts, Cash app accounts, and Paypal accounts for those who don’t have traditional or even more modern fintech bank accounts.
By C.R. Pattison6 years ago in The Swamp
Pain Medication List:
Prescription opioids are some of the most commonly used drugs to treat pain. However, consistent misuse of these drugs continues to be an ongoing epidemic in the U.S. and elsewhere. More than 191 million opioid prescriptions were dispensed to Americans in 2017, and in 2018, about 9.9 million Americans over the age of 12 reported misusing prescription pain relievers in the past year.1,2 Not surprisingly, an estimated 1.7 million Americans were addicted to pain relievers and two million had an opioid use disorder in 2018.2
By Mathew Gorman6 years ago in The Swamp
The (dis)United States of Europe
A fast paced entrance of a huge number of immigrants is not something to take lightly or appeal to tolerance as the only way to cope. Yes, tolerance is good. But the issue here is why have so many people decided suddenly to come to Europe? To me, there's something there that we don't know about. And it is dangerous for both the immigrants and the countries that they come to.
By Maritsa Solares6 years ago in The Swamp
History of Racism in the United States
These days, racial tension in the United States is extremely heightened. The indigenous inhabitants commonly known as Native Americans became the first victims of racism. Later, racial discrimination affected the black population of the country. In spite of numerous politically correct declarations of the US leadership, the confrontation between African-Americans and Caucasian people still prevails. Moreover, the country is virtually flooded by all sorts of armed extremist organizations with racist doctrines. It is of vital importance to study the history of racism in the United States as it has always been and remains one of the most pressing problems of the country mentioned white paper writing services.
By Norma Garnica6 years ago in The Swamp
Curbing the excesses: Considerations on the 'financialization' of housing and how it is addressed
Disclaimer: This short essay was written as an assignment for an online course (my favorite activities during quarantine time). The goal was analyzing briefly a UN special report on housing and Human Rights (either agreeing or not with the contents). Hopefully we'll have time in the future for further research on the topic.
By María López Ramos6 years ago in The Swamp
China getting sued??
According to multiple sources China is facing at least four class action lawsuits in regards to the spread of the deadly coronavirus outbreak in North America.The combined litigation against China would possibly exceed Trillions of Dollars.California,Missouri,Florida and others are leading the charge alleging negligence on China's part for not disclosing the outbreak to the international community.Larry Klayman who is a lawyer and founder of the group Freedom Watch claims that China released a "biological weapon" and also asserts that China has no immunity because of certain violations of international law according to Newsweek.Being that China is a important trade partner with the U.S. and holds a significant amount of America's debt obligations this could cause some tension for years to come.Foreign minister spokesman Geng Shuang of China thinks the lawsuit brought by the State of Missouri is "absurd" and it lacks any legal basis.In the complaint filed by the Berman Law Group a firm based in Boca Raton Florida it gives a brief explanation on where the virus may have stemmed from , it cites "Furthermore, there are only two known Chinese government bio-weapon
By Bayano Ali6 years ago in The Swamp
He didn't need the job.
President Donald John Trump has been accused of almost everything under the sun, you name it, he has been accused of it. One of my favorite accusations is, "he's just in it for the money." My friends that is just laughable at best, he was already a multi, multi-billionaire before he was elected President. To say President Trump needed a job that would pay him a little over $500,000.00 a year, (base salary of $400,00.00 a year, plus $150,000.00 in expenses) is just plain stupid. He doesn't need the money, in fact he donates his salary every quarter to some agency or charity.
By Charles Goodson6 years ago in The Swamp
