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$2 Trillion Dollar Stimulus Package, Still No Vote
We must pay attention now folks and vote accordingly in November.
The stimulus package meant to help all American families, small businesses, [...]
President Trump Declares Major Disaster In Florida Due to COVID-19
Florida Governor Ron Desantis requested the State Of Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump
President Donald Trump approved Florida [...]
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor Going Forward With A Shelter In Place Order
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor
Tuesday afternoon, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced she will order a shelter-in-place or stay-at-home order.
Monday, d [...]
Tampa Officials COVID-19 Update On Testing And Shelter In Place
Tampa officials gave an update on COVID-19 cases and current/future measures that are currently in place and future mandates that are on the hori [...]
Senate Democrats Block A Nearly $2 Trillion Dollar Stimulus Package AGAIN. Really?
By: Brian Burns
On Sunday, initial procedural votes fell short; 47 senators voted in favor and 47 were opposed. The votes were short of the 60 vot [...]
What in the world are Remdesivir and chloroquine? Trump announces possible drugs for coronavirus
By: Brian Burns
Doctors and researchers are studying existing drugs as possible treatments for the coronavirus. Public health officials are lo [...]
U.S. Virus Plan Anticipates 18-Month Pandemic & Widespread Shortages Nationwide
A plan obtained by the NY Times, lays out the anticipated timeframe and Government plan for COVID-19 Coronavirus. You can read the entire plan he [...]
Financial Focus, Don’t Let Fears Drive Your Investment Choices
March 18, 2020
First, the coronavirus rocked the financial markets. Then, oil prices dropped more than 20 percent after a breakdown in OPEC produc [...]
Florida Cancels All Testing For State’s K-12 Public Schools And Extends Closure Until April 15th
"Florida public schools k-12 will remain closed until April 15 and state testing is canceled for the remainder of the school year", Governor DeSantis [...]
BayCare to Launch Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Sites
By: Brian Burns
Clearwater, Fla., (March 17, 2020) – Starting Wednesday, BayCare patients who have been instructed by their doctor to be test [...]