U.S./World News

Analysis: Virus Pulls Federalism Debate Into 21st Century

Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 12:00am

Washington – A flu pandemic was ravaging the world, killing indiscriminately in almost every country, including more than 600,000 deaths in the United States. The states were in a panic, but there was almost no call for broad federal assistance – at least, not one heeded by the president.

DOJ Gives Emergency Funding to Area Public Safety Agencies

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 1:50pm

The U.S. Department of Justice announced it has made $850 million available to public safety agencies responding to the challenges posed by COVID-19 outbreak.

 The Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding program, authorized by the recent stimulus legislation, allows eligible state, local, and tribal governments to apply immediately for critical funding.

Manufacturers Responding to Health Care Supply Shortages

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 1:49pm

Washington – The National Association of Manufacturers and Business Roundtable are joining forces to strengthen the business community’s response to the critical supplies shortage facing the nation’s health care community.

Mayors Tell Governors: Toughen Up on Virus

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 12:00am

Portland, Ore. – The optics were terrible, even if the weather was perfect. Absent a firm order from Gov. Kate Brown to stay at home, thousands of people with nothing else to do packed Oregon’s beaches, trails and state parks a couple of weekends ago.

State Plans Suggest Intellectually Disabled People Might Be Denied Lifesaving Care as Virus Spreads

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 12:00am

Advocates for people with intellectual disabilities are concerned that those with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism and other such conditions will be denied access to lifesaving medical treatment as the COVID-19 outbreak spreads across the country.

Librarians Ask for Assistance

Published by Scott Stewart on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 4:44pm

Are you cooped up at home looking for something to do with all your newly discovered free time?

The Library of Congress could use the public’s assistance with a variety of transcription projects.

Mental Health Info Available for Attorneys

Published by Scott Stewart on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 3:51pm

Washington – Resources to aid attorneys dealing with the impact of COVID-19 on their mental health have been compiled by the American Bar Association.

Find the list of resources online at bit.ly/abacovidmentalhealth.

Owe Child Support? COVID-19 Rebate Check May Be Reduced

Published by Scott Stewart on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 3:50pm

Washington – The U.S. government plans to offer $1,200 rebates to taxpayers to provide financial assistance during the pandemic.

Sen. Charles Grasley, R-Iowa, said in a post on Medium that one administrative offset will remain in effect for the COVID-12 rebate: overdue child support payments.

ABA Establishes Task Force to Address Pandemic Legal Needs

Published by Scott Stewart on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 12:00am

Volunteer lawyers and judges have come together to create a task force to address legal needs connected to the coronavirus.

The American Bar Association seeks to connect people in need with volunteer lawyers via the task force, which includes experts in disaster relief, health law, insurance, human rights, medical and employment benefits, criminal justice and social justice.

Virus Outbreak Means Misinformation Overload

Published by Scott Stewart on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 11:37am

The coronavirus pandemic is leading to information overload for many people, often making it difficult to separate fact from fiction and rumor from deliberate efforts to mislead.

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