Published in Defeat the Virus·May 7, 2020The China Task ForceOn April 26th, I published an essay citing why and how the United States must break China’s medical supply chain monopoly and, perhaps even more importantly, rebuild ours. I wrote that the COVID-19 crisis has revealed troubling cracks in our nation’s dependence on China for medical supplies and medicine, and…4 min read
Published in Defeat the Virus·May 4, 2020A Plan for the People’s HouseFour Strategies to Reopen Congress and Restore America’s Voice — Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Recently, we called on Speaker Pelosi to establish a clear, safe, and effective plan for reopening the House of Representatives. This follows the White House and America’s governors releasing their own detailed plans for a phased…7 min read
Published in Defeat the Virus·Apr 26, 2020Breaking China’s Medical Supply Monopoly. Rebuilding Ours.The United States entered the year buoyed by the best economy in our lifetime, with more Americans earning a paycheck than ever before, historically low unemployment, rising incomes, and flourishing GDP. The country was feeling good — great, even. With the economy on such solid footing, individuals and businesses alike…11 min read
Published in Defeat the Virus·Apr 13, 2020Coronavirus Public Health Update: April 13Coronavirus (COVID-19) Public Health Update for April 13th, 2020. There are currently at least 558,999 cases and 22,154 deaths in the United States, as reported by Johns Hopkins. There are over 1.8 million cases and over 116,000 deaths worldwide. Dr. Birx announced Friday that the United States has started to…Covid 19 Coronavirus4 min read
Published in Defeat the Virus·Apr 10, 2020Moving ForwardWhile the sight of empty streets, stores, parks, and restaurants may feel like the United States has turned into one giant eerie movie set, it’s important to remember that for now, this is a good thing. …10 min read
Published in Defeat the Virus·Mar 26, 2020Phase III: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) ActThe U.S. Congress and White House have developed “phase three” legislation to respond to COVID-19 crisis. It provides needed resources to health care professionals and patients as well as financial relief for American workers, families, small businesses and industries. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, also known as the…3 min read
Published in Defeat the Virus·Mar 25, 2020Stay Up to DateAmerica has been tested before. We will be tested again. And while the immediate future is uncertain, one thing that is definite is that we will come out of this difficult time stronger and more united. There simply is no alternative if we want to save as many lives and…1 min read
Published in Defeat the Virus·Mar 25, 2020Phase II: The Families First Coronavirus Response ActOn March 18, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6021) into law. This law provides timely, temporary, and targeted relief to American families and workers who need help right now. This explainer breaks down how it helps those who need it: sick leave, family leave, emergency…4 min read
Mar 24, 2020President Trump to Invoke Defense Production Act to Secure Thousands of Coronavirus Test KitsFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor announced the Administration’s plans to invoke the Defense Production Act in order to obtain some 60,000 coronavirus test kits. Administrator Gaynor also said they plan to use “DPA language” in its contract for 500 million masks. Updates to come.Covid 19 Coronavirus1 min read
Mar 24, 2020U.S. Engages International Partnership to Receive 500,000 Testing SwabsThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Defense (DoD) have coordinated an international mission to receive coronavirus testing swabs from a manufacturing center in Italy that isn’t able to ship their products due to travel restrictions and border closure, according to the House Ways and…Covid 19 Coronavirus1 min read
