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The empty streets of Downtown (left) and The Las Vegas Strip (right), following President Trump’s guidelines, have shut down all concerts, shows, and events to slow down the spread of the deadly coronavirus. As casinos close, conventions and sporting events are canceled, it is time for Las Vegas residents to stay calm and not panic, and ride out the storm; it will pass. My Point Sisolak shuts down Nevada of View By Alexandra Cohen combat the coronavirus. Gaming By Rolando Larraz Las Vegas Tribune machines are to be emptied and I like to be optimistic, and I like Nevada Governor Steve Siso- shut down by midnight on Tuesday. to be positive, but the reality is that lak has ordered a statewide total “My ultimate goal here is to the Coronavirus pandemic is mak- shutdown of all casinos and other come together as Nevadans to ing it impossible for me and most nonessential businesses in Nevada save lives,” he told reporters in Las people are making it even more starting at noon Wednesday. Vegas. “That requires aggressive difficult with their obvious and The state’s latest coronavirus strategies aimed at limiting com- rightful hysteria over the situation. containment effort will apply to all munity spread. Everywhere one goes, it’s all bars, gyms, beauty salons, barber- “We don’t have time to waste. you hear; every television channel shops, malls, and restaurants that We must act aggressively and de- you turn to, it’s all you hear; I don’t do not provide takeout and delivery cisively to protect ourselves, our know about radio stations because services. families and our communities.” I do not own a radio, either in the During a Tuesday afternoon The order will not impact essen- place I stay or in my car, and that press conference, the first-time tial businesses such as gas stations drives me crazy because I used to Democrat governor explained that and grocery stores. Airports, banks, listen to Kevin Wall on my com- casinos and hotels will be given post offices, hospitals, pharmacies, mute to work or during my errands time to remove their guests before daycare, and urgent care facilities around the city, but it seems that closing for 30 days. will also remain unaffected. everything I enjoy has been taken Retail malls and stores will also Professionals such as lawyers, away from me and even my car be closed for a month as the Neva- doctors, accountants, Realtors, radio is no longer working. da officials work day and night to (See Nevada Shutdown, Page 5) But regardless, I cannot believe that the whole world is paralyzed due to the Coronavirus pandemic: no sports, no court cases or trials, no Courts can’t tell lawmakers buffets, no casino operation; it is al- most like the Culinary Union strike back in 1984. The longest strike in Nevada gambling history was to hike education funding launched April 2 by 30,000 culinary By Thomas Mitchell of this state.” workers, bartenders, stagehands, An education advocacy group has filed The 37-page lawsuit cites a litany of and musicians who walked out at suit on behalf of nine parents of Nevada woes — including the fact Nevada ranked 50 hotel-casinos and at the end of public school children demanding that 50th out of the 50 states and the District a 75-day strike cost the gambling the courts force lawmakers to adequately of Columbia in Education Week’s most mecca more than $100 million. This fund K-12 education — declaring that the recent Quality Counts report’s Chance- could be worse than the 9-11 attack students “inhabit one of the lowest-rated for-Success Index and has the third largest on our country. and worst-performing state school systems class sizes and ranked first in the U.S. in The strike mainly affected the in the United States.” class size growth according to the Nation- Las Vegas area and maybe the state The suit, filed in the 1st Judicial District al Education Association. as a whole, but this Coronavirus Court in Carson City, by Educate Nevada The suit further noted that in the 2019 pandemic is definitely a worldwide Now asks the court to find that the level National Assessment of Educational Prog- issue affecting us all. of funding of public education in the state ress (NAEP) only 34 percent of Nevada I have come to the conclusion has fallen short of the constitutional re- fourth graders were proficient in math that we cannot take everything for quirement to “ensure a basic, uniform, and and only 31 percent were proficient in granted and the things we see every sufficient education for the schoolchildren (See Seperation of Powers, Page 5) day can disappear right in front of our eyes and we should start being a little more human. President Trump to propose $850B I believe that the grocery store owners should not take advantage of the current situation, and after stimulus for coronavirus response reading Perly Viasmensky’s column By Morgan Chalfant in this edition of Las Vegas Tribune, The Hill I can see that some merchants are The Trump administration will taking advantage of the sad and seek approval of a roughly $850 drastic situation the world is living billion emergency stimulus package in right now. from Congress in order to ease the Maybe Perly Viasmensky is economic impact of the coronavi- right and the governor should take rus, a senior administration official action against all those types of confirmed on Tuesday. greedy abuses because, in my hum- The senior administration of- ble opinion, it is not fair that those ficial stressed that the proposal who are familiar with the prices in is a tax proposal, not a spending their local stores and cannot afford stimulus as Senate Minority Lead- any higher prices are deprived of er Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is basic needed things. proposing. The development was I do not want to sound naive, but first reported by The Washington I think that the American people Post, which said that the stimulus are showing solidarity and working package could include a payroll tax together as well as every aspect of cut and is expected to include about (See My Point of View, Page 2) (See $850B Stimulus, Page 4) Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 18-24, 2020 Trump administration eyes checks to Americans amid coronavirus outbreak By Morgan Chalfant sures. “We’re looking at payroll and Brett Samuels tax and we’re looking at other The Hill various forms of getting money to Treasury Secretary Steven people,” Trump said, noting that a Mnuchin said Tuesday that the payroll tax cut could take months to Trump administration wants to send put more money in the pockets of checks to Americans in the next Americans. “We don’t really have two weeks in order to address the months.” economic impact of the coronavirus The Trump administration is outbreak. seeking a roughly $850 billion eco- “You can think of this as some- nomic stimulus package from Con- thing like business interruption gress in order to address the eco- payments for the American work- nomic impact of the coronavirus. ers,” Mnuchin told reporters at the The proposal includes payments to White House. small business and loan guarantees Pressed on whether the admin- to critical industries such as airlines and hotels, Mnuchin told reporters Tuesday. The airline industry on Monday requested $50 billion in TRIBUNE federal help. VOL. 22, NO. 4 “We look forward to having bipartisan support … to pass this FOUNDER legislation very quickly,” Mnuchin Rolando Larraz said. istration was considering a pay- administration was leaning toward Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) on The stock market has plunged in PUBLISHER roll tax cut or direct payments to other methods in order to do so Monday floated the idea of sending recent days, wiping out most of the AND Americans, Mnuchin signaled the more quickly. $1,000 checks to Americans to try gains during Trump’s presidency EDITOR IN CHIEF administration was leaning towards “There are some very good ways and bolster the economy and pro- amid uncertainty about the impacts Rolando Larraz the latter. of getting the money out and getting vide support for those who have lost of the virus. Airlines have cut back “Although the president likes the it out quickly,” Trump said, adding their jobs or are facing uncertainty GENERAL MANAGER on their flights significantly and idea of the payroll tax holiday … that officials would have “a pretty amid the outbreak. Perly Viasmensky restaurants and hotels have fur- we’re looking at sending checks to good idea” of how they would ac- The president earlier this month loughed or laid off workers in the MANAGING EDITOR Americans immediately,” Mnuchin complish it by the end of the day. made a strong push for a payroll tax face of a sharp decline in demand. Maramis Choufani said. “And I mean, now in the next Mnuchin said the administration cut as his preferred means of eco- Trump on Monday recommend- two weeks.” was considering putting a cap on nomic stimulus. But the idea fell flat ed that Americans avoid public PRODUCTION Mnuchin is expected to brief who would receive the one-time with lawmakers in both parties who places such as restaurants and Don Snook Senate Republicans on the proposal payments depending on income. reasoned it would not benefit those bars, limit their travel and avoid later Tuesday. President Trump, “I think it’s clear we don’t need most affected by the coronavirus. gatherings of more than 10 people ASSOCIATE EDITOR who also appeared at the press to send people who make a million Later, Trump said he wasn’t for the next 15 days as the federal Colleen Lloyd briefing, said the administration dollars a year checks, but that’s one shifting away from considering a government seeks to blunt the could make such payments in “four of the ideas we like,” the Treasury payroll tax cut, arguing that it was INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER spread of the virus. A number of or five” ways. He said a payroll secretary said. “We’re going to pre- still possible the administration Kenneth A. Wegner restaurants and bars have reduced tax cut was one way of getting view that today and we’ll be talking would do a percentage of payroll their operations or closed entirely For advertising money to Americans but said the about details afterwards.” tax cut paired with other mea- amid the outbreak. rates, deadlines call 702-426-6022 Cash assistance for Americans gains or 702-426-5962 Las Vegas Tribune is published weekly at 717 So. 9th Street, steam as coronavirus roils economy Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. 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Information, including prices ing spread of coronavirus is taking could help Americans, particularly and times, is considered correct a greater toll on financial markets those who lose their job, cover at the time of publishing but and grinding key industries like short-term costs. The economic may change without notice. restaurants and airlines to a halt. turmoil sparked by the coronavirus Las Vegas Tribune assumes In a boost to its prospects, Trea- idea of the payroll tax holiday … No. 2 Senate Republican, said has fed fears of widespread layoffs, no responsibility for unsolicited sury Secretary Steven Mnuchin we’re looking at sending checks to there is “a high level of interest” and impacted individuals unable manuscripts, transparencies said that he wants to start sending Americans immediately,” Mnuchin in the White House cash-payment to make rent or other monthly or other submitted materials. checks out within two weeks, in- said during a press conference at proposal. payments. For return, please enclose a dicating it should be in the third the White House. He pitched GOP “You’re not going to find unan- “I think we’ve got to get that self-addressed stamped en- lawmakers on a plan expected to imous consensus on any of these velope. coronavirus package that Congress relief ASAP,” Sen. Josh Hawley Las Vegas Tribune is currently negotiating. top $1 trillion. ideas, but I would say that idea (R-Mo.) told reporters on Tuesday. published weekly by the “Although the president likes the Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), the has a lot more resonance with our (See Cash Assistance, Page 4) Tribune Media Group David A. Rifkin, Executive Vice President My Point of View (Continued from Page 1) work, but mainly tips they use to go what holiday it is, what they should working most of the time from my Quote of the Week: the government and every political to the grocery store. memorize, don’t know the name home headquarters, using my tele- party and that is why it is important Lots of peoples’ paychecks in of the last two presidents or what phone and not from my office desk, “The only thing that the grocery stores stop being Las Vegas have no monetary val- Veterans’ Day means and what but still fulfilling my obligations greedy and keep the prices that their ue; some have a very minimum value they have in the history of and my duties. we have to fear regular customers are used to. amount; tips are what the people this nation. This is one time in my life that is fear itself.” I happen to believe that Las working behind bars or in restau- Let’s not use the Coronavirus I am glad to be old and I am happy —Franklin D. Roosevelt Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman rants are concerned with. Yes, I as an excuse to close the city and to be called a senior citizen. is right again, not because I am a believe that Mayor Carolyn Good- let everyone sit or stand on the My name is Rolando Larraz, and loyal supporter of her husband, man is right. sidewalk (or looking out their front as always, I approved this column. Please Note: former Mayor Oscar Goodman, What is the use of closing the windows) waiting for the doors to * * * * * Although the Las Vegas but because I believe that people schools if they are going to be open re-open again someday, but who Rolando Larraz is Editor in Tribune is open to all and are getting extremely paranoid with half a day to give free breakfast and knows when. 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For showings please call or text Shannon Leon 702-337-6955 SHANNON LEON Realtor/Leasing Agent [email protected] Page 4 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 18-24, 2020 McConnell says Senate will pass House coronavirus bill without any changes By Jordain Carney as sort of the baseline and then amendment vote before the Senate The Hill building from that,” Thune told passes the House package to pay Senate Majority Leader Mitch reporters before the Republican for the estimated $104 billion in McConnell (R-Ky.) said Tuesday caucus lunch. spending. the upper chamber will pass the “There’s definitely going to have “If they allow us an amendment, House’s second coronavirus fund- to be a round three of this. ... How it we’ll allow them to do it more ing package without changes. gets across the floor and back to the quickly,” he said. The decision comes despite House remains to be seen. It could McConnell indicated that he will some vocal GOP opposition to the move separately but maybe there’s give Paul a vote on his amendment, measure over concerns about its a way it could be combined,” Thune similar to how the chamber handled impact on small businesses. added. the first $8.3 billion bill that passed “With regard to the bill that The Senate could vote as soon earlier this month. came over from the House, there as Tuesday, though McConnell At the time senators tabled the was some discussion about whether indicated the timeline is still in flux. amendment, effectively pigeonhol- to amendment that with a bigger Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) wants an ing his proposal. proposal, because we all know a bigger proposal is necessary. But House bill would cap the paid leave I’ve decided we’re going to go on at companies with 500 employees. Trump: We are looking to save and vote as soon as the Senate can It would also allow businesses get permission to vote on the bill with fewer than 50 employees to the maximum number of lives that came over from the House, apply for a waiver. By Brett Samuels appeared to grasp the gravity of urged Americans to practice so- send it down to the president for Republicans had been discuss- The Hill the coronavirus pandemic hitting cial distancing by avoiding large signature,” McConnell told re- ing potentially trying to change the President Trump on Tuesday the United States. It has infected crowds and staying home when porters. House bill, including adding in a said his focus in responding to the thousands of Americans and killed possible to “flatten the curve,” or Asked about pushback from “phase three” bill, which is expect- coronavirus is on saving “the max- more than 90 people as of Tuesday slow the rapid increase of con- within his caucus, he added, “My ed to focus on impacted businesses, imum number of lives,” indicating morning. firmed cases in the U.S. counsel to them is to gag and vote workers and industries. he was willing to absorb a blow to Trump on Monday appealed Administration officials said for it anyway.” Sen. John Thune (S.D.), the the economy in the process. to Americans to heed new federal they reviewed a model produced The House bill provides up to 10 No. 2 Republican in the Senate, “We are looking to save the guidelines to avoid gatherings of by London-based researchers that days of paid leave for some work- stressed that no final decision had maximum number of lives,” Trump more than 10 people, to work from showed 2.2 million people could ers and bolsters unemployment been made on legislative strategy, told reporters at the White House. home when possible and to avoid die without intervention by the “Everything else is going to come discretionary travel. federal government and drastic insurance. underscoring the fluidity of negoti- back. A life is never going to come “If people do what we’re telling actions by individuals. The offi- But the paid leave provision ations between lawmakers and the back. Our economy is going to them to do, what we’re asking them cials cautioned that they review sparked pushback among GOP White House. come roaring back.” to do, you’re going to see the saving many models and that the Imperial senators who worried it would put “I think what we’re looking at The comments marked the sec- of a lot of lives,” he said Tuesday. College data was not necessarily a burden on small businesses. The is sort of the House-passed version ond consecutive day where Trump Public health officials have predictive. Cash Assistance (Continued from Page 2) leave, unemployment insurance, there’s no economy to participate Bush and Congress approved di- American Enterprise Institute, a Hawley is one of several sena- and SNAP benefits are crucial, the in. I’d rather take that money and rect payments to U.S. households conservative thinktank. tors who have rolled out plans in check will help fill the gaps for shore up health care systems,” he during the 2001 and 2008 reces- “The president and the Treasury recent days that would inject new Americans that may not quickly said. sions to help staunch a perpetuating secretary are absolutely right to funds directly for Americans. navigate different government op- Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) also cycle of job losses and declining get people cash — and to get it to Under his plan, individuals tions,” Romney’s office said. indicated that he thought the pay- consumer spending. them in the next week, if possible,” would get a “refundable monthly The specifics of what could win roll tax cut was a better idea, While the U.S. enjoyed 50- he added. benefit” that would last for the du- over both Senate Republicans and even though it sparked bipartisan year lows in unemployment and Jason Furman, who chaired the ration of the coronavirus outbreak. the White House remains under backlash. gradually rising wages before the Council of Economic Advisers The level of funding would work discussion. Mnuchin said at the “I think when it comes to cash coronavirus pandemic escalated, under former President Obama, on a sliding scale with families White House that the administra- payments, or this stipend idea, pay- the relative strength of the economy has also advocated for direct aid of three getting $1,446 compared tion could place income-dependent roll tax would make more sense,” before the outbreak may do little to payments to every American adult to families of five who would get restrictions on who would receive he told reporters. counter the near-total shutdown of while Congress considers further measures to bolster small business- $2,206. the one-time payments. But the idea appears to have entire industries. es and industries under pressure. Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and “I think it’s clear we don’t need some bipartisan support, a require- Restaurants, bars, retailers, ho- Furman briefed House Demo- Mitt Romney (R-Utah) have both to send people who make a million ment for any legislation to get to tels, sports leagues, theaters, gyms, crats last week with Claudia Sahm, rolled out their own ideas. dollars a year checks, but that’s one President Trump’s desk. and a slew of other non-grocery or a former Federal Reserve econo- “We should send relief directly of the ideas we like,” the Treasury “What is being seriously dis- pharmacy businesses have shut- mist who has implored lawmakers to American families most likely to secretary said. cussed this week is an emergency tered or severely restricted opera- to send cash to households. be in need — those in the bottom But some Republicans have bris- one-time distribution of $1,000 tions as public health officials urge “We need to send money to and middle tax brackets — to pay tled at the idea, arguing that it won’t to every adult citizen. That is Americans to adopt drastic social everyone now. People do not know for rent, groceries, childcare, and help stimulate the larger economy something that also happened distancing measures. today if they are going to get the other necessary expenses, as well as because Americans are likely to in 2008-2009 in the fiscal crisis. “People without paychecks be- coronavirus, miss a paycheck, or to spend at local businesses that are save the money over concerns about Economists broadly agree that that cause they have been laid off are lose their job. All these outcomes hurting during this crisis,” Cotton long-term economic stability. sort of immediate cash infusion is the people who need immediate were unthinkable a month ago,” wrote in a Medium post outlining Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a good way to help keep movement relief the most. And hourly wage Sahm wrote in an analysis last his proposal. a close ally of Trump’s, called pri- in our economy, to help particularly workers should not have to go to week. “Now, they are real. People Cotton didn’t offer a specific oritizing giving money directly to vulnerable families,” Sen. Chris work in order to receive financial are scared. They need a financial dollar figure while Romney is Americans “money wasted.” Coons(D-Del.) told Sirius XM’s assistance from the government,” cushion right now, and many do proposing giving every American “It won’t help the economy just The Michael Smerconish Program. said Michael R. Strain director not have one. They need some extra adult $1,000. throwing money at a problem. I Former President George W. of economic policy studies at the money.” “Congress took similar action don’t know why giving a thousand during the 2001 and 2008 reces- dollars on top of their paycheck sions. While expansions of paid makes any sense now because $850B Stimulus MOVING? MOVING? (Continued from Page 1) $50 billion to help the airline industry specifically. Speaking to reporters Tuesday afternoon, President Trump and Trea- sury Secretary Steven Mnuchin also said they wanted to send checks to NEED A TRUCK? NEED A TRUCK? Americans as part of the proposal. Trump indicated the administration was still considering a payroll tax cut, but looking at other measures to more quickly send money to Americans. Mnuchin said the administration wanted to get cash payments to Amer- icans in the next “two weeks,” but wouldn’t say how much the one-time payments would be. “We’re looking at sending checks to Americans immediately,” Mnuchin told reporters at the White House. Trump has been pushing for a payroll tax cut as a means of helping those feeling economic impacts of the virus. The president also told reporters at a briefing Monday that his administration would “back the airlines 100 percent” and said officials would “very strongly” consider the request for $50 billion in assistance made by the industry. Mnuchin is expected to outline the package to Senate Republicans on Tuesday. He indicated Tuesday that the stimulus package proposal would also include payments to small business and loan guarantees to specific industries, like airlines and hotels. Schumer, meanwhile, is expected to unveil a proposal laying out some $750 billion in spending to address the economic fallout of the virus. The package that the administration is seeking, if approved, would represent the third such action Congress has taken to address the impact of the virus, which has sickened well over 4,000 people in the United States, rattled the stock market and prompted school, business and other closures across the country. News of the proposal comes a day after the House passed a sweeping package aimed at helping American families affected by the virus, which gained support from President Trump.

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Tom Cot- ber for several weeks after approv- ton (R-Ark.) argued on the Senate ing a House-passed coronavirus floor that any government worker relief bill that President Trump has not directly working on trying to urged Congress to pass as soon as stop the spread of the virus, mitigate possible. its economic impact or provide One senior Republican lawmak- essential services such as care for er said there’s a “sentiment” that patients at a Veterans Affairs hos- senators should “stay here, get the pital should stay home. stimulus done and not come back to Some senators on Monday said this petri dish for a while,” referring it’s possible they take a break from to the Capitol campus. Washington for a week or two while Many members of the Senate negotiators put together the larger are on their 70s and 80s, making stimulus package. them especially vulnerable to the tised Senate Republican leaders on and wiped down every surface,” Minority Leader Charles Schumer But lawmakers facing competi- coronavirus. Yet they are also the floor for requiring lawmakers to he said. (D-N.Y.) announced that Demo- tive races in November are sensitive under pressure to take action to return to Washington to vote on the He said he’s trying to learn crats will skip their regular caucus about the optics of leaving town both protect the country from the House bill instead of approving it more about emergency procedures lunch on Tuesday and instead hold indefinitely at a time when many coronavirus crisis and to rescue an by voice vote. to pass legislation without the full a conference call. Americans are looking for leader- economy increasingly in peril. “Let’s not dream up some way Senate being present in the Capitol. Senators are eager to get out ship and some economic experts On Monday, Treasury Secre- in Senate rules to drag this out “I need to get briefed up on what of town and avoid the risks of a are calling for a massive infusion tary Steve Mnuchin and National day after weary day and expose measures exist for us to take up and crowded workplace, but they want of economic stimulus to prevent Economic Council Director Larry one another to the viruses that are consider legislation on an emer- to get at least one stimulus mea- the country from sliding into a deep rampantly crossing this country and gency basis, either by [unanimous sure signed into law before taking Kudlow met with Republican sen- recession. threatening us every single day,” consent] or by remote [vote],” he a break. The House-passed bill is ators to discuss the House-passed “We do need to show leadership. he said. said. “There are emergency voting poised to move quickly but the next legislation responding to the crisis. This is when the United States The Senate has yet to vote on the Sen. Christopher Coons (D-Del.) provisions.” round of stimulus could take weeks needs us working on issues that package, but there is already talk said people are worried about the House Democratic leaders an- to hash out. are very, very important,” said Sen. that a bigger bill is needed. dangers faced by senators conven- nounced Monday they will extend “We need to get phase two Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), who is up for Mnuchin told reporters while ing in Washington. their recess and not return on and phrase three done, and we’re reelection this year. leaving an evening meeting that “My family, my staff, my com- March 23. not anywhere near to getting Romney echoed the call to they were “going to start working munity is certainly concerned The Senate averted a procedural phase three,” Sen. Roger Wicker keep the Senate in session until it with the Senate” on new bills even about the possible consequences of vote scheduled for Monday eve- (R-Miss.) said Monday. approves the House bill and another as they sought to pass the current having a hundred seasoned senators ning by approving by voice vote Congress earlier this month round of stimulus legislation. legislation. convening and then going home a 77-day extension of three USA passed an initial $8.3 billion coro- “I’d like to get phase two done That has sparked worries about and convening and going home,” Freedom Act provisions. navirus response package to combat and get phase three done before we the medical risk of convening sev- he said. GOP leaders are exploring the the spreading disease, pouring re- leave,” he said. eral days per week in Washington Coons said he traveled to Wash- possibility of holding their regular sources into medical supplies, test- While officials have barred the to hash out a deal at the Capitol. ington from Delaware Monday on Tuesday lunch meeting in a larger ing, and research and development. general public from the Capitol and Senate Minority Whip Dick a sparsely occupied Amtrak train. room so that senators don’t have Schumer on Monday called for Durbin (D-Ill.) on Monday chas- “I brought a bag of Clorox wipes to sit so close to each other. Senate Congress to approve a third round Senate and House office buildings of relief totaling $750 billion to be until April, there are still hundreds spent on expanding hospital capac- of staffers and journalists working Nevada Shutdown ity, more coronavirus treatment, on the Hill. (Continued from Page 1) A visibly frustrated Sisolak Masto. loan relief for people whose live- And the Senate chamber itself and others can keep their offices later raised his voice when asked Also, the Chairman of the Ne- lihoods are hurt by a shutdown in gets crowded during votes, when open so long as they observe health to clarify the extent of the ban’s vada Republican Party, Michael economic activity and emergency lawmakers cram into the well to precautions. likely impacts on the state’s crucial McDonald, praised the governor’s child care. register their votes with the clerk. It’s unclear if the closure order casino industry. actions of shutting down the entire But the plan isn’t being em- Senators say the decision on how will apply to thousands of workers “People are dying,” he said state. braced by Republicans, who say long to stay in Washington may de- at Tesla’s sprawling giga-factory toward the end of the press con- “As a lifelong Nevadan, I have they are concerned it would grow pend on day-to-day developments. east of Sparks, though Sisolak has ference. “It’s incumbent upon the experienced the best and tough- the deficit. “I think it’s important for our said no employee who wishes to citizens of this state to take this est times firsthand,” McDonald “It’s a big number,” said Sen. government to remain here and remain home should be required seriously.” wrote in a statement. “From 9/11 Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.). doing our jobs,” said Sen. Deb to work. He plans to reevaluate the The Culinary Union on Tuesday to 1 October, the character of this Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Mass.) has Fischer (R-Neb.) before a Senate shutdown order next month. sent out an email that we assume community has proven itself to be called for immediately sending out GOP leadership meeting. “All gatherings should be post- was also sent to other media outlets resilient time and again.” $1,000 checks to every American “We need to be obviously aware poned or canceled,” the first-term expressing support for the decision The Culinary Union supports adult to help families and workers of the dangers that are out there,” Democrat added. “This is not the made by Governor Sisolak, which the decision made by Governor pay their bills and increase spend- she added. “We just have to wait time for playdates, sleepovers, is called a necessary step to pro- Sisolak to protect working families ing in the economy. and see what we’re faced with.” concerts, theater outings, or athletic tect Nevadans from the spread of in Nevada. Health and safety are events. coronavirus. priorities as we face this global “This is not a vacation and it’s U.S. Reps. Dina Titus and crisis. Governor Sisolak’s order not a time to catch up with friends. Steven Horsford quickly issued today is necessary for protecting It’s definitely not a time to go to statements applauding Sisolak’s Nevadans, workers, and customers the movies. Every social contact announcement, as did U.S. Sens. in the fight to contain the spread of increases your risk of exposure.” Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez the coronavirus. Seperation of Powers (Continued from Page 1) says such schools must be open “at uate. That was dropped in 2018. reading. Both rates were even lower least six months in every year …” With the 2015 tax hike came a for eighth graders. The suit further notes that the requirement that third graders who Nevada holds “places near the constitution states that the Legis- could not read at a certain profi- top of every ‘bad’ list, and the bot- lature shall appropriate education ciency level would be held back tom of every ‘good’ list, in myriad funds “the Legislature deems suf- to repeat the third grade. That has rankings of public schools systems ficient …” That would seem to dic- since been dropped. and student performance across the tate that lawmakers are to determine At one point 50 percent of teach- country,” the suit states. what is “sufficient” rather than the er evaluations were based on pupil The Nevada Supreme Court in courts. achievement growth. That has been the case of Guinn v. 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They worked on literacy Immigrationprograms in a • State Translations • Divorces thatThe controls Educate everything Nevada Now available suit for Notaryreading, • in Income essence, Tax liter •- Tickets • Rent of U-Haul furtheracy was quotes a path the stateto indoctrination. constitution, “INevada remember Health my high Card school • Job Applications • and more whichhistory says, teacher “The trying legislature to feed shall us the literacy achievement line,” provide for a uniform system of Hablo Español commonAcevedo schools, continued. by which “My a school response to him was I would rather be shallunread be establishedthan to spend and maintaineda lifetime reading716 the S. communist/socialists 10th Street Perly Viasmensky Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-337-8277 inpropaganda each school the district Cuban […].” government The provided.” ART ACEVEDO quote is cut off before the part that Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 18-24, 2020 Critical supplies shortage hampers hospitals and health providers By Jessie Hellmann call to “try getting it yourselves,” stunning The Hill state offi cials who have looked to the fed- Hospitals and health care providers don’t eral government for help in confronting an have enough of the critical supplies need- unprecedented public health crisis. ed to protect doctors and nurses from the Trump reiterated his comments in a press coronavirus, and governors say the Trump briefi ng Monday, saying states are able to get administration isn’t doing enough to help. those products faster through their existing Lawmakers in New Jersey, Washington supply chains. state and Maryland say they have only re- However, hospitals and state officials ceived a fraction of the protective equipment say they’ve had trouble ordering products they requested from a national stockpile of through their normal suppliers, as factories medical supplies managed by the federal have been shut down in other countries that government. are also battling the coronavirus. Meanwhile, nurses, doctors and other Supply chains are also extremely strained health care workers all around the country due to tariffs on China, the main supplier of are being told to ration the gear that protects medical goods to the U.S. them from the virus, raising questions about While the Trump administration has the risk posed to those on the front lines of recently taken some action to ease those tar- the pandemic. are reusing N95 respirators, buying face but HHS Secretary Alex Azar told Congress iffs, China and other countries are blocking “There are folks who say that every night shields from Home Depot and using surgical recently it needs at least 300 million. exports of those products as they seek to they take the mask home, they spray both masks that are viewed as less effective at In Washington State, which is facing one combat the pandemic. sides with bleach and they hang it up to blocking viruses. of the biggest outbreaks in the country, Gov. While Trump said Monday the federal dry and they hope that’s gonna work,” said Still, ER doctors tell Wooster they’re run- Jay Inslee (D) told reporters Monday after government has ordered more masks, it’s not Laura Wooster, associate executive director ning low on the surgical masks, too. participating in a call with President Trump clear when they will be available for health of public affairs at the American College of As a result, governors are asking the and other governors that his state needs more workers. Vice President Pence on Tuesday Emergency Physicians, a member organiza- Trump administration to tap into the Strate- supplies than it has received from the federal urged construction companies to donate their tion of ER doctors. gic National Stockpile of medical supplies government. N95 respirators to hospitals, another sign of “So it’s pretty bad.” and protective equipment intended for use “This is something we are very concerned how dire the shortage is. The shortage of so-called personal pro- in public health emergencies. But they’re about,” he said. The administration is also pushing for tective equipment (PPE) could endanger fi nding that only a fraction of their requests “The federal stockpile has hundreds of Congress to waive legal liability for manu- health workers and weaken the coronavirus are fulfi lled. thousands of personal protective equipment facturers of the industrial version of the N95 response in the U.S. Of top concern is the “We’re getting some distributions from and has been responding to our orders, but respirators who don’t want to be sued if their shortage of N95 respirators, which are viewed the national stockpile. We got some stuff we are going to have to increase our orders products fail to protect against the coronavi- as more effective at blocking viruses than the delivered yesterday. It’s not nearly enough,” fairly signifi cantly and we need that federal rus. That change would make more of those looser-fi tting surgical masks. said Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R), who stockpile to fulfi ll our state’s stockpile.” masks available, Pence has said. “We have that constant exposure, and is also chairman of the National Governors In a letter from the Washington congres- Some lawmakers have urged the Trump we need to be protected,” said Judy Sher- Association. sional delegation, lawmakers wrote that administration to use his authority under the idan-Gonzalez, president of the New York “We are working very hard to ramp those many health centers, nursing facilities and Defense Production Act of 1950 to direct the State Nurses Association (NYSNA) and a things up, but obviously we’re counting on fi re departments throughout the state have domestic production of necessary medical nurse at Montefi ore Medical Center in the the federal government.” “either depleted their supply of PPE or will equipment. Bronx. The federal government has appeared to run out in a matter of days.” “This would ensure we have the mate- “If we get sick, we won’t be able to take shift responsibility back to the states. “A lack of PPE threatens to further endan- rials we need at the ready, rather than wait care of those who are sick.” The Department of Health and Human ger the state’s health care workforce, ampli- for disruptions in the global supply chain to Hundreds of health workers across the Services (HHS) has only granted partial fying the public health crisis in Washington subside,” 57 House Democrats wrote in a country have been quarantined after exposure requests for supplies in some cases, with State,” reads the letter led by Rep. Pramila letter to Trump last week. to the coronavirus, sidelining them for at least a spokesperson telling The Hill the role of Jayapal (D). Trump told reporters Tuesday he is 14 days when they’re most needed. the stockpile is to “fi ll the gap temporarily In New Jersey, offi cials have requested considering using that authority, but was If protective equipment is used up without until states and localities working with the 2.8 million N95 respirator masks, but only noncommittal. being replaced, that situation could become private sector can respond to the state and received about 85,000. It received close to “We studied it very closely two weeks ago. more widespread as the coronavirus outbreak local needs.” a quarter of the 864,000 surgical masks it We’ll make that decision very quickly if we worsens in the coming days and weeks. The stockpile is also short on supplies: it requested. need it,” Trump said. To adapt to the shortages, health workers only has 10.5 million of the respirator masks, Trump on Monday told governors in a “We hope we don’t need it. It’s a big step.” Pentagon to give 5 million respirator masks, 2,000 ventilators to HHS in response to coronavirus outbreak By Ellen Mitchell Tuesday called for President Trump civilian and military offi cials and in response to the virus. The Hill to deploy a Naval hospital ship to briefed Vice President Pence and In addition, he said that he and The Pentagon will give 5 million New York City to treat non-corona- HHS Secretary Alex Azar the sup- other top DOD offi cials will speak respirator masks and up to 2,000 virus patients. port efforts — said DOD is also with state and local leaders to see if deployable ventilators to Health Esper said that he’s asked the opening its 14 certifi ed coronavirus fi eld hospitals are needed. and Human Services (HHS) in Navy to “lean forward” and prepare testing labs to test non-military “In my conversations with gov- response to the coronavirus pan- to deploy the hospital ships but personnel, with two additional labs ernors and members of Congress demic, Defense Secretary Mark stressed that the ships are equipped soon available. about DOD’s resources, I’ve made Esper said on Tuesday. for trauma not infectious diseases. DOD is also considering acti- it clear that we’ll continue to The caveat, Esper said, is that He said that they could be helpful vating additional National Guard support the administration’s com- the ventilators are designed for use to take non-coronavirus cases from and Reserve units “to assist states prehensive efforts and the country by deployed troops, require special civilian hospitals. with planning, logistics and medical every step of the way while ensure training to operate and, because The Pentagon chief — who on support as needed.” our nation’s security remains the they are made to be deployed, some Monday held two meetings with So far, nearly 1,500 Guard mem- top priority of the Department of may be single-use. the Defense Department’s senior bers have been activated in 18 states the Defense,” Esper said. But the Defense Department is “committed to supporting HHS’s requirements in any way we can,” coming weeks and months as the he added. coronavirus outbreak worsens. 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Page 8 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 18-24, 2020 Trump says coronavirus crisis could go through July or August By Brett Samuels younger people were not being and Morgan Chalfant strongly affected by the virus, he The Hill urged young Americans to heed President Trump on Monday government warnings given they urged Americans to avoid traveling could spread the disease to more and gathering in public spaces in vulnerable populations. an effort to blunt the spread of the Administration officials stood at coronavirus, saying the outbreak the podium in front of screens that could last into July or August. read “15 Days to Slow the Spread” “If everyone makes this change, with advice on best practices to or these critical changes and sacri- avoid transmitting the virus. fices now, we will rally together as Deborah Birx, a State Depart- one nation and we will defeat the ment official coordinating the virus,” Trump said in the White White House response to the virus, House briefing room. “We’re go- put a particular emphasis on millen- ing to have a big celebration all nials following the administration’s together.” guidelines. She highlighted the size Trump announced the new of that age group, their tendency to guidelines during a press briefing be “out and about” and their prox- Monday afternoon. Officials rec- imity to parents and relatives who ommended that for the next 15 fall into high risk demographics. days Americans avoid gatherings “Millennials can speak to one of more than 10 people; avoid dis- another about how important it is cretionary travel; avoid eating in in this moment to protect all of the bars, restaurants and food courts; people,” she said. “There’s more and work or engage in schooling millennials now than any other from home when possible. cohort, and they can help us at this “We’d much rather be ahead of has gotten when consulting public may go until then.” to mitigate the spread of the virus. moment.” the curve than behind it,” Trump health officials on the timeline. Trump signaled agreement with The Centers for Disease Control said. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of him from the podium. and Prevention (CDC) on Sunday Fauci urged American citizens The president’s comments on the National Institute of Allergy and Trump also said he wasn’t con- evening also recommended that to take the new guidelines seriously Monday marked his most direct Infectious Diseases, clarified after sidering a nationwide lockdown, Americans cancel gatherings of 50 even if they seemed to go “too far.” appeal yet for Americans to take Trump’s remarks that the guidelines but that “certain areas” of the or more people for the next eight “When you’re dealing with an the virus seriously and avoid public would not necessarily last until country with large numbers of cases weeks. emerging infectious disease out- settings where the coronavirus can the summer months but rather that could take such measures. Trump has faced criticism for break, you are always behind where be easily spread. timeline was one potential trajec- “At this point, not nationwide,” attempting to downplay the threat you think you are if you think that Trump told reporters that the tory of the coronavirus outbreak. the president said. “We may look of the virus and minimize issues the today reflects where you really are,” coronavirus could continue to “The guidelines are a 15 day trial at certain areas, certain hotspots as administration has had rolling out Fauci said. factor into American life into July guideline to be reconsidering,” Fau- they call them.” testing. His tone shifted notably on “We hope that the people of the or August. ci said. “It isn’t that these guidelines A number of state and local Monday, offering a sober take on United States will take them very “They think August, it could be are going to be in effect until July. officials have already ordered clo- the potentially long-lasting effects seriously because they will fail if July, could be longer than that,” What the president was saying is sures of restaurants, bars, schools of the virus. people don’t adhere to them,” he Trump said, referring to answers he that the trajectory of the outbreak and other public places in order A day after telling reporters that said. Canada closes border to most non- residents, exempts U.S. citizens By Justine Coleman that we’ve had over the past while puts the ing. They are exceptional circumstances The Hill U.S. in a separate category from the rest of calling for exceptional measures,” he said. Canada will close its border to most the world,” he said. “We can still slow the spread of this vi- non-residents as the coronavirus pandemic The prime minister also said air operators rus, but as Dr. Tam has said that window is continues to affect the country and the world, will be “formally mandated” to stop travelers closing,” he added, referencing Chief Public Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced who display symptoms of COVID-19 from Health Officer of Canada Theresa Tam. Monday. boarding a plane bound for Canada. To ensure The prime minister ensured that the gov- Trudeau declared that only Canadian this, the operators will conduct a “basic health ernment’s decisions are and have been “based citizens and permanent residents will be assessment” of every passenger based on on the latest available science and advice permitted to enter the country, with exemp- guidance from public health officials. from our world class health professionals” tions being granted for air crews, diplomats, He also assured Canadians that are abroad to “help save lives.” immediate family members of citizens and, that the government will attempt to bring He acknowledged that the “economic “at this time,” U.S. citizens. asymptomatic people home and provide impact” of the virus is “shifting hourly” and “As the virus continues its spread, we’ve financial assistance to help with the costs announced an additional $10 billion to back decided to take increasingly aggressive steps of returning or to cover basic needs while Canadian businesses. to keep you and your family safe,” he said stuck abroad. Trudeau encouraged Canadians to stay during a press conference. Trudeau also said four Canadian airports at home and participate in so-called social When asked why U.S. citizens were level of integration of our two countries is will be designated to receive international distancing to limit the spread of the virus. still being allowed across Canada’s border, quite particular.” flights. He said the restrictions will not affect The prime minister spoke outside his Trudeau said the two countries were “col- “We recognize that the level of integration commerce or trade. home in Ottawa as he is in self-quarantine laborating very closely,” adding that “the of our two economies and the coordination “I know that these measures are far-reach- after his wife tested positive for the virus. House lawmakers indefinitely postpone return to Washington By Mike Lillis and Scott Wong the financial stress on those most chairman of the House Transporta- The Hill directly affected. tion and Infrastructure Committee, House Democratic leaders will Pelosi is negotiating with Trea- is sounding alarms related to one indefinitely postpone their return sury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on industry in particular: the nation’s to Washington as a precautionary technical corrections to that eco- airlines. measure amid rising anxieties over nomic stimulus, which the Senate He warned on Monday’s confer- the fast-moving coronavirus. is expected to take up. ence call that the industry is facing a The House was scheduled to Meanwhile, lawmakers are crisis more severe than the one that return to the Capitol on March 23, already eyeing another emergency followed the 9/11 attacks. but Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Ca- coronavirus relief package designed DeFazio “talked about making lif.) and Majority Leader Steny to help industries and businesses sure any assistance to airlines puts Hoyer (D-Md.) told rank-and-file that have been hit hard by the dead- workers first, and there should be Democrats on a conference call ly outbreak. conditions to ensure assistance isn’t Monday that they’ll postpone that Senate Minority Leader Charles used for CEOs or stock buybacks,” date, according to several aides fa- Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday said a source on the call. miliar with the leadership message. floated a massive $750 billion President Trump, joined by top “Hoyer said for sure not Mon- economic relief package that will public health officials, addressed day, and he will update them about ing future votes so all 435 members United States — and hammered include funding to expand hospi- the country Monday afternoon for the rest of the week,” one aide said, are not on the House floor at the global economies. tal capacity, boost Medicaid and the second time in four days to roll noting that potential cancellations same time. Earlier this month, Congress expand unemployment insurance out several new initiatives designed of domestic flights may also play a The message arrives as Wash- passed an $8.3 billion package for workers who lose their jobs as to shore up the sinking economy. role. “This is all pending domestic ington policymakers are scrambling largely aimed at the immediate a result of the crisis. “Our government is prepared to travel situation too.” for an appropriate response to the health concerns related to the Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), do whatever it takes,” he said. While discussing the need for coronavirus outbreak, which has pandemic. House lawmakers on more relief packages, leaders also killed thousands of people around Saturday passed economic stim- explored the possibility of stagger- the globe — more than 60 in the ulus legislation designed to ease

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), whose father, Rafael Cruz, was from Cuba and was a loyal personal close friend of Fidel Castro until death did both depart, responded, “It really makes a difference when those you murder at the firing squad can read and write.” SEN. TED CRUZ RAFAEL CRUZ 702-262-0703 March 18-24, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 9 Why canceling events makes sense in the age of COVID-19 By Reid Wilson attention will get treatment. About 6 percent The Hill of those who have contracted the virus in Governments, businesses and sports Italy have died. leagues are taking drastic steps to combat The critical factor that has made the the spread of the novel coronavirus that has difference between South Korea’s mortality infected more than 1,300 people across the rate, 0.8 percent, and Italy’s, 6 percent, is the United States. capacity of the respective health systems to The measures, virtually unprecedented in treat patients they see. the century since the Spanish flu that killed “Countries that act fast can reduce the more than 50 million people around the number of deaths by [a factor of] ten. And globe, are aimed at reducing the transmis- that’s just counting the fatality rate. Acting sion of the potentially life-threatening virus fast also drastically reduces the cases, mak- between those already infected and those ing this even more of a no-brainer,” wrote who are at risk. Tomas Puyeo, an author and tech expert who Public health experts say the steps are analyzed mortality rates between impacted necessary, even critical, to stop the spread countries in a Medium post. of the virus. The difference between fast Epidemiologists say a virus that has spread action now and further delays, they said, will jor college conferences canceled basketball Wednesday, according to the World Health as widely as this coronavirus has is likely determine whether the outbreak in the United tournaments on Thursday. Major events, con- Organization. The number of new cases to infect a huge portion of the population, States looks more like the one in South Korea, ferences and meetings have been canceled, identified every day has slowed substantially. whether fast action is taken or not. But the where COVID-19 case counts are coming from Austin’s South by Southwest festival to Sixty people have died, a mortality rate of a rate at which those infections take place under control, or more like the one in Italy, the American College of Cardiology’s annual little under eight-tenths of a percent. matters a great deal: If infections happen all where the outbreak is already swamping the meeting in Chicago, one of the largest gather- Italy, by contrast, was far slower to take at once, as in Italy, the system’s capacity will health care system. ings of medical professionals in the country. the threat seriously once it became clear become overwhelmed. If infections happen “We have to make those hard calls about But similarly urgent measures are not hap- coronavirus had arrived on its shores. The more slowly, as in South Korea, the system canceling conferences, telling people to work pening at the federal level. President Trump country recorded its first two cases on January can treat the patients with the most dire from home, telling the elderly to stay home, on Wednesday announced travel restrictions 31, and a cluster of new cases on February symptoms. don’t come out,” said Farzad Mostashari, for some in Europe, but he laid out no new 21, three weeks later. The catchphrase that epidemiologists the former national coordinator for health plan to address the number of coronavirus The government waited until March 8, have embraced acknowledges those differ- information technology at the Department cases spreading in communities across the when more than 7,300 people were confirmed ences: Flatten the curve, a reference to the of Health and Human Services who now United States. to have contracted the coronavirus, to impose bell curve that defines the case counts in any runs Aledade, which serves 550 primary care Experts said the administration is running a broad lockdown on Lombardy and 14 north- given outbreak. practices in 27 states. “We have precious few out of time to prevent a catastrophic outbreak. ern provinces. Two days later, Prime Minister A rapid pandemic will send case counts days to prepare, in the worst case of this.” Days after it became clear that the virus Giuseppe Conte extended that lockdown to above the level at which health systems New York has limited movement and had spread from China’s Hubei province to the entire country. can support. A slower-burning one may still closed community and religious institutions South Korea, the government in Seoul moved That slow approach to drastic action infect the same number of patients, but at a in the immediate vicinity of a New Rochelle quickly to track contacts, limit public events has led to an explosion of cases. The total low-enough rate that the health system can synagogue that has been the epicenter of a and, most crucially, test those who showed number of cases in Italy has grown by more handle capacity at any given moment. cluster of COVID-19 cases. Governors in any symptoms, even at mobile drive-through than 1,000 for each of the last five days; on “The goal is to slow down the spread and Washington and Oregon have banned gath- testing sites. The country has tested more Wednesday, Italy reported 2,300 new cases have it happen over a larger period of time erings of more than 250 people in key areas. than 210,000 of its citizens for the virus, far — and more than 200 new deaths in just a 24- so that hospitals aren’t overwhelmed and The NBA, Major League Soccer and NHL more than any other nation outside of China. hour period. Hospitals are so overwhelmed supply chains can keep up,” John Wiesman, have suspended their seasons, and other As a consequence, South Korea had con- that doctors are making excruciating deci- the Washington state secretary of health, sports leagues may soon follow. Seven ma- firmed 7,755 cases of COVID-19 through sions about which patients in need of medical (See Canceling Events, Page 10) Researchers launch first coronavirus vaccine trial By Nathaniel Weixel months for Moderna to develop the vaccine The Hill and ship it to the NIH. Researchers on Monday administered the But while the trial launched in record first shot in a trial for a potential vaccine for speed, public health officials have been the novel coronavirus, federal officials said. stressing for weeks that a vaccine won’t be The trial is taking place at the Kaiser ready for 12 to 18 months in the best cir- Permanente Washington Health Research In- cumstances. stitute in Seattle and aims to enroll 45 healthy Currently, no approved vaccines exist to adults over a six-week period, according to prevent infection with the novel coronavirus. the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The investigational vaccine has shown prom- Study participants will receive two doses ise in animal models, and this is the first trial of the vaccine approximately 28 days apart. to examine it in humans. The study is a phase one trial. It is meant “Finding a safe and effective vaccine to to evaluate different doses of an experimental prevent infection with [the novel corona- vaccine and is the first of multiple steps in virus] is an urgent public health priority,” the clinical trial process for evaluating its National Institute of Allergy and Infectious potential benefit. Diseases Director Anthony Fauci said in The vaccine was developed by the NIH a statement Monday. “This Phase 1 study, and its collaborators at Moderna Inc., based launched in record speed, is an important first in Cambridge, Mass. It took only about two step toward achieving that goal.” Supreme Court postpones all oral arguments amid coronavirus pandemic By John Kruzel The Hill The Supreme Court on Mon- day postponed oral arguments scheduled for its March session, including a potentially landmark dispute over subpoenas for Pres- ident Trump’s financial records, amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. A court spokeswoman said the move was “in keeping with public health precautions” in response to the outbreak, which has infected 18 people in Washington, D.C., and more than 3,800 nationwide. “The court will examine the options for rescheduling those “The Court postponed sched- “The court is expanding remote cases in due course in light of the uled arguments for October 1918 working capabilities to reduce the developing circumstances,” the in response to the Spanish flu number of employees in the build- spokeswoman said. epidemic,” it said. “The Court also ing, consistent with public health The postponement affects six shortened its argument calendars in guidance,” the spokeswoman said. days of oral arguments slated for August 1793 and August 1798 in re- Six of the nine justices are age late March and April 1, including a sponse to yellow fever outbreaks.” 65 or older, placing them in a pop- Meet the “real” Ben Childs March 31 dispute involving efforts The Supreme Court building ulation that the Centers for Disease Before you cast your vote on Family Court judge by House Democrats and New York remains open for official business, Control and Prevention considers to candidates in Department G think twice and learn state prosecutors to obtain years of including the justices’ regularly be at risk for serious illness from about the real Benjamin Boone Childs, AKA Ben Trump’s financial records and tax scheduled March 20 conference. coronavirus. Childs, a real estate and family attorney in Clark returns. Some justices may participate The older justices are Ruth Bad- The court in a statement said in that conference remotely by er Ginsburg, 87; Stephen Breyer, County. that the postponement of argument telephone, a spokeswoman said. 81; Clarence Thomas, 71; Samuel Benjamin Boone Childs, AKA Ben Childs, betrayed sessions in light of public health The building remains closed to the Alito, 69; and John Roberts and his “pro-bono” client for a few dollars with the ap- concerns is not unprecedented. public indefinitely. Sonia Sotomayor, 65. proval of the presiding judge, the Honorable District Court Judge Robert Barr, and with the blessings of Leftist Democrat Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, who is the Nevada State Bar, which is famous for not an- highly political and hates the Second Amendment, responded, swering complaints from abused litigants. “For the record, Bernie Sanders, Fidel & Raul Castro, their mur- He’ll be in the pocket of the largest donated attor- dering regime, and co-conspirators have never had a redeeming neys, not those appearing before him. quality, ZERO. They worked on literacy programs in a State His own daughter yelled at him during his child that controls everything available for reading, in essence, liter- custody procedure, saying, “I hate you, I hate you!” acy was a path to indoctrination. “I remember my high school We request that his ex-wife’s boyfriend be ques- history teacher trying to feed us the literacy achievement line,” tioned about what he knows and saw in the home Acevedo continued. “My response to him was I would rather be of this candidate, Benjamin Boone Childs, AKA Ben unread than to spend a lifetime reading the communist/socialists Childs, while living with the former Mrs. Childs. propaganda the Cuban government provided.” ART ACEVEDO Paid Political Advertisement by the Las Vegas Tribune Page 10 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 18-24, 2020 Fed cuts interest rates to zero percent amid coronavirus fallout By Sylvan Lane relief to particular populations and The Hill groups,” Powell said, adding that The Federal Reserve on Sunday monetary policy is to provide “li- slashed interest rates to zero percent quidity to financial systems when and announced it would purchase they’re under stress” and “support $700 billion in bonds and securities demand through lower interest to stabilize financial markets and rates.” support the economy. “We do think fiscal response The Federal Open Market Com- is critical, and we’re happy to see mittee (FOMC), the Fed’s monetary that those measures are being con- policymaking panel, announced sidered, and we hope that they are Sunday it would cut its baseline effective,” Powell continued. interest rate range to 0 to 0.25 The Fed’s emergency Sunday percent, drastically increase pur- action is the central bank’s latest chases of Treasury bonds and attempt to shield the economy and mortgage-backed securities, and steady financial markets roiled by take several other steps to allow the greatest threat to U.S. prosperity banks, businesses and households in more than a decade. to weather a sharp economic down- The Fed will purchase $500 bil- turn. lion in Treasury notes and $200 bil- “The actions we have announced lion in mortgage-backed securities today will help American families to ensure the smooth functioning and businesses in our entire econo- of the Treasury bond market and my weather this difficult period and protect credit lines to households will foster a more vigorous return and businesses. to normal once the disruptions from President Trump, who urged to Restaurants, bars and retail the damage of the 2007-2008 finan- The Fed also announced it would the current coronavirus abate,” said Fed to zero out interest rates long stores have shuttered across the cial crisis and recession. reduce the interest rate charged to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome before the U.S. economy faced the U.S. as state and local governments “Families, businesses, schools, banks that borrow from its discount Powell during a Sunday conference coronavirus crisis, praised Powell impose strict limits on public gath- organizations and governments at window by 1.50 percentage points call with reporters. and the central bank for acting erings to mitigate the spread of the all levels are taking steps to protect to help meet demands for credit The sudden rate cut and push swiftly. coronavirus. people’s health. These measures, from households and businesses at to flood the Treasury bond market “That’s really good news. That’s Public health officials insist which are essential for containing this time. with liquidity comes as the corona- really great for our country. It’s that drastic steps to enforce social the outbreak, will nonetheless The Fed also advised banks to virus pandemic forces businesses something that — we’re very hap- distancing are crucial to buy time understandably take a toll on eco- dip into capital and liquidity buffers across the U.S. and world to shutter, py,” Trump told reporters at the for the medical system to treat a nomic activity in the near term,” mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall likely plunging the global economy White House on Sunday. rush of coronavirus patients. Con- Powell said. Street reform law “to support the into a recession. “They did it in one step. And I firmed cases of the sometimes lethal Powell added that while several economy in adverse situations.” The Fed issued an emergency think that people and the markets COVID-19 respiratory illness in the Fed officials believed economic Powell said that despite the “sig- rate cut on March 3 and was ex- should be very thrilled. And that U.S. climbed to at least 2,815 on output would fall in the second nificant economic challenges” pre- pected to zero out interest rates brings us ... in line with what other Sunday, according to The New York quarter, it was uncertain how long sented by the coronavirus, “banks following the FOMC’s upcoming countries are. They actually have Times, with the number almost and how deep the upcoming down- have strong levels of capital and Tuesday meeting. negative rates, but we got it down certain to climb drastically higher. turn would be. He also called for liquidity and are well positioned to The central bank had also steadi- to potentially zero. So that’s a big The vast shutdown of restau- the government to boost fiscal sup- provide credit to households and ly ramped up bond and securities step, and I’m very happy I did it.” rants, bars, sports leagues, theaters, port through stimulus legislation, businesses.” purchases last week as financial “You will not hear anything bad air travel and retailers across the breaking from the Fed’s historic Powell added that the Fed saw markets plunged throughout the [from] me unless it’s a month or two U.S. is expected to take a serious reluctance to direct lawmakers. “the U.S. economy as in a strong past month. from now,” he said with a smile. toll on the global economy, rivaling “Fiscal policy is a way to direct position” ahead of the virus. Supreme Court allows Trump to enforce ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy By John Kruzel The injunction, which was The Hill scheduled to take effect Thursday, The Supreme Court on Wednes- would have affected those two day allowed the Trump administra- states, but would not have applied tion to continue enforcing a policy to New Mexico or Texas. that requires asylum-seekers to The White House hailed the Su- remain in Mexico while their claims preme Court’s move on Wednesday. are heard. “Today’s order from the Su- The justices will allow the “Re- preme Court is a major victory main in Mexico” policy to continue for the Trump Administration. By while the administration appeals a allowing the Migrant Protection lower court ruling which deemed Protocols (MPP) to remain in effect, the program illegal and ordered a the Court has prevented danger- suspension that was scheduled to ous chaos at the southern border, take effect Thursday. avoided a significant escalation in Justice Sonia Sotomayor was the public health threats, and mitigated only justice to publicly dissent from damage to foreign relations,” White House press secretary Stephanie the decision to allow the policy to Grisham said in a statement. continue. Known officially as Migrant Critics of the Trump admin- Protection Protocols, the policy istration policy say it’s a cruel aims to curb entry into the U.S. by measure that endangers the lives asylum-seekers, many of whom of those fleeing violence and other are Central American migrants. hardships. More than 60,000 asylum-seekers A federal district court in Cal- have been barred from entry since ifornia last April ruled that the the program was implemented just policy violates U.S. immigration over a year ago, according to the law and contravenes international Department of Homeland Security human rights norms. The court (DHS). ordered the administration to stop The program has been used to the practice along the entire U.S. “process tens of thousands of aliens border. applying for asylum ... without the The U.S. Court of Appeals for CENEGENICS MEDICAL INSTITUTE need to detain the applicants in the the 9th Circuit upheld the lower United States during the weeks court’s legal ruling, but the appel- Ken Small AIA, CSI, LEED and months it takes to process their late court narrowed the injunction 7040 Laredo St, Suite C applications,” read a court filing to apply to California and Arizona, that DHS submitted to the justices the two border states under its ju- Las Vegas, Nevada 89117 last week. risdiction. Office : 702 . 873 . 1718 * Commercial Canceling Events * Tenant (Continued from Page 9) Improvements told The Hill days before the scope of the outbreak in his home state was * Office evident. “It’s important for the public to understand what that goal is so * Use Permits that they’re not confused and say ‘hey, this isn’t working.’” In the United States, the window for action is closing. Case counts are * Restaurant closely tracking Italy’s stratospheric rise, and the Trump administration * Medical has shown no signs of issuing the sort of emergency orders that Conte’s * ADA Compliance government did five days ago. “If you think about exponential growth, every day for the past couple of months the number of cases outside of China has grown by 15 percent Small Studio Associates, LLC. day over day over day over day,” Mostashari said in an interview. “What that would imply for the U.S. is that 16 days from now we would have ten times the number of cases that we have today. And 16 days after that, we would have 100 times the number of cases we have today. That kind of puts it in perspective.”

Left-wing CNN commentator Ana Navarro tweeted: “Castro regime’s been in power in Cuba for +60 yrs. w/o free elections. They’ve killed, jailed, tortured thousands. They confiscated assets, expelled priests and nuns… And let’s be clear, Cubans weren’t exact- ly communicating by grunts. Most knew how to read.” ANA NAVARRO March 18-24, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 11 POLITICAL ANALYSIS The COVID-19 panic: Far more damaging than the virus itself Patrice Lewis on attempt to harm Trump: ‘Unsurprisingly, Democrats are flat-out lying’ By Patrice Lewis tunity to do things you think you could not It’s been a crazy week, hasn’t it? On do before”) to further their agenda. Monday, the stock market tanked. On Tues- Dems are also pushing the fiction that day, Italy shut down. On Wednesday, Seattle Trump cut the CDC and NIH budgets, a lie closed its schools. On Thursday, Denmark so transparent that even the Associated Press locked down. By Friday, it seemed most of (no friend of Trump) chastised the spreading our country was in an advanced state of panic. of this fake news. Hysteria is sweeping the globe, and it’s “Indeed, no matter the true scale of the ridiculous. crisis, there’s little doubt that Democrats Typical example: “Last week, Gov. David have seized upon it to blame Trump for the Ige of Hawaii declared a state of medical recent stock market crash almost to the point emergency even though there had not been of cheering on the chaos,” states Paul Joseph one case of the coronavirus there. He rec- Watson on Summit News. ommended that everyone have a two-week But will this work to bring Trump down? supply of food. There was pandemonium at Contrary to what politicians believe, peo- the supermarkets.” ple aren’t stupid. If you’re smart enough to As of March 13, there have been 137,000 start and run a small business, you’re smart reported cases worldwide of this new strain enough to realize that the most pro-business of coronavirus, with 5,065 deaths. Eighty president we’ve ever had isn’t hyping the percent of the cases were in China (which, coronavirus to decimate the economy. In fact, to put it in perspective, has a population of I suspect people are more likely to vote for 1.5 billion). a businessman as a result of this economic Meanwhile, according to the CDC, during During an interview with CBS News last liticized in a last-ditch effort to make sure hack-attack than they are likely to vote for the 2018-2019 flu season there were35 mil- week, Dr. Drew Pinsky “shredded the media Trump isn’t reelected in November. Since progressive policies that will hamstring all lion cases of the flu just in the United States, for purposely causing panic in the American the Russia collusion hoax, the Ukraine ac- attempts to rebuild after the worst is over. with 34,000 deaths. From Oct. 2019 through people which negatively affects not only cusations and impeachment didn’t work … “While [the Democrats] are beating the Feb. 22, 2020, the U.S. has had 45 million individuals but also businesses. … ‘What I maybe the coronavirus will. coronavirus drum like their political lives cases of the flu, with 46,000 deaths. have a problem with is the panic and the fact “Clearly there is an effort by the left to depend on it, reality favors the president. About these shocking-but-normal statis- that businesses are getting destroyed, that talk this into a ‘coronavirus’ slump so it can Again,” notes the National Sentinel. tics, we hear … crickets. people’s lives are being upended, not by the destroy a significant amount of the economy One columnist even urges those who lost What on earth is causing such panic over virus, but by the panic. The panic must stop. built by Trump and Republicans in time for their livelihood to enter into a class-action COVID-19? Why can’t people put things And the press, they really somehow need to Democrats to find some way to narrowly slip lawsuit “against those who willingly created in perspective? This virus is not Ebola or be held accountable because they are hurting figurehead president Joe Biden into the Oval a panic for ratings, ad revenue and political bubonic plague, yet we’re acting like it’s a people.” Office,” observes Jon Dougherty. advantage.” death sentence for anyone and everyone who “When the radioactive dust settles from But will the little guy who loses his job or It’s clear Democrats see the coronavirus contracts it. I know the media tends to operate this orchestrated panic-strategy, potentially business blame Trump? outbreak as an opportunity, not an epidemic. on an “if it bleeds, it leads” basis, but it’s hundreds of billions will have been lost, thou- Unsurprisingly, Dems are flat-out lying. The yearly cases of influenza are ignored driving me nuts to see the ridiculous amount sands of businesses closed, and millions of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate because no one can criticize Trump for them. of unnecessary terror being cultivated. employees fired,” observes Douglas MacK- Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer issued a But a new mystery disease? Woo-hoo, open There is far more damage being created by innon with Issue Insights. “The economic joint press release Sunday: “President Trump the floodgates of blame! the panic than by the virus itself. The damage devastation ignited by the deliberate panic continues to manufacture needless chaos It’s a crying shame dozens of people have is hitting hardest those who are most unable strategy is spreading like an unchecked wild- within his administration and it is hampering died from the coronavirus in America. to take a hit — small business owners, hourly fire. … Naturally, once it was clear that the the government’s response to the coronavirus But it’s an even bigger shame that millions workers, the poor. Yet because the media panic was not only taking hold but spreading, outbreak.” are having their livelihoods disrupted, thanks continue to push the angst and drama, the craven politicians predictably jumped into the This is pure fantasy, of course — Trump to the media-fueled hysteria. panic worsens, and the little guy takes a huge echo chamber to scream ‘The Sky is Falling’ is nowhere near manufacturing “needless Calm down, people. hit. There will be millions of job losses. Did for partisan or self-serving reasons.” chaos” — but that didn’t stop Pelosi and Patrice Lewis is a freelance writer whose you get that? Not deaths, job losses. Millions. I can’t speak for China or Europe, but it’s Schumer from following Rahm Emanuel’s latest book is “The Simplicity Primer: 365 Doctors everywhere — who understand easy to see why the hysteria is being pushed advice (“You never let a serious crisis go to Ideas for Making Life more Livable.” Visit the statistics about flus — are urging calm. in the United States. The virus is being po- waste. And what I mean by that it’s an oppor- her blog at www.rural-revolution.com. Worried about dying from COVID-19? You might be a millennial By Mark Penn hygiene habits will make us all a bit We have nothing to fear but fear healthier in the long run. itself — and, of course, the virus. For now, we can all hope these Nothing has provoked more fear measures avoid the crisis that the and public upheaval in America in policymakers are afraid of, which the last 50 years as has COVID-19, would drive the panic we are seeing and those who are most scared are into a true frenzy. those who have never experienced Mark Penn is a managing part- events of similar scale — the mil- ner of the Stagwell Group, a glob- lennials, according to the latest al organization of digital-first Harris Poll fresh out of the field. marketing companies, as well as The last time America ground to chairman of the Harris Poll and a standstill was 9/11, when all air author of “Microtrends Squared.” travel into and out of the country He also is CEO of MDC Partners, was suspended for a week while an advertising and marketing firm. we secured our system. Stocks He served as pollster and adviser to swooned and recovered, and daily former President Clinton from 1995 life returned, even as the scars from to 2000, including during Clinton’s that day launched two wars. But impeachment. You can follow him millennials have no real recollec- on Twitter @Mark_Penn. tion of those events 18 years ago, virus, but the media is perhaps well-stocked with consumer goods and no recollection at all of how over-hyping it, sensing the next big like hand soap and toilet paper. polio struck kids in their prime reporting thread now that impeach- Unlike the age-related findings, this in the 1940s and 1950s and even ment and the Democratic presiden- is no surprise as most studies show affected the very president who tial primaries are pretty much over. women tend to be more concerned issued the famous “nothing to fear” Perhaps the most interesting about the economy. declaration. findings, however, were that wom- Public policymakers are encour- As a country we are close to en and younger people had the aging what may appear to some as panic levels of fear. Over half of most fear, while some of the most severe actions, at the expense of the respondents to the first of the vulnerable to the virus were less economic growth, because they Harris Poll’s surveys on the corona- concerned. Fifty-seven percent of fear the worst-case scenario — that virus outbreak — conducted using millennials were afraid of dying the virus, left to spread as it has a nationally representative sample from the virus compared to 47 in countries like Italy, will lead to of 2,019 U.S. adults between March percent of those over 65. This is overcrowded hospitals lacking in 5 and 9 — said they feared they hugely significant from a public adequate ventilators, intensive care would die of COVID-19. health perspective. It also raises beds and testing materials. They are Of all the activities tested, Amer- the question of what is driving looking to “flatten the curve” to pre- icans were most likely to continue such fear among millennials — is vent Americans from being unable to go to the grocery store, which, rightly or wrongly, was something it their engagement in social media to access lifesaving treatment. 80 percent would keep on doing. that is creating greater concern, or Companies and marketers out Eighty-one percent of Americans is it their lack of any comparable there seem to be reading all the age 65+ wanted to continue family events in their lifetime? I think it signals correctly for now. Social gatherings, and 71 percent of mil- is a combination: A lack of any real distancing and working from home lennials would do the same. Most experience with a pandemic crisis, need to be accommodated, if not Americans, regardless of age, feel combined with hearing about it mandated, and mass events need obligated to go to work (83 percent) constantly through social media, to be suspended. Do not expect and more than half are still willing means that they have no personal hundreds of millions of healthy to attend school despite the corona- experience to moderate or check Americans to sit around and do virus outbreak. against what is in their feed. Old- nothing — expect them to order Where Americans said they er people, in contrast, have been online as never before. Makers of were NOT willing to go included through comparable crises, making hygiene products are in for a bit of sporting events, bars and gyms, as a it natural for them to wonder what an unexpected bonanza, along with majority said they would no longer all the fuss is about. food delivery services, streaming engage in those activities, suggest- Eighty-two percent of women services — everything internet will Get first month box ing that major sports leagues really are very concerned about the spread be taxed to the limit. Americans had no choice but to shut down or of the virus in the U.S., versus 72 might even get comfortable with rent FREE with any postpone their seasons for now. percent of men, and so women video conferencing in ways that According to the findings, pol- are likely to be leading the way permanently reduce business trav- U-Haul truck rental iticians may be downplaying the in keeping their families safe and el, and perhaps some of these new Page 12 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 18-24, 2020 POLITICAL ANALYSIS Judge attacking conservatives spotlights bias in court system By Jonathan Turley pro-Republican judiciary.” And In a controversial law review Kang sees no irony in demanding a article, District Court Judge Lynn hearing to allow Adelman to attack Adelman denounced what he sees conservatives and Republicans to as raw ideological bias on the show the “increasingly partisan, Supreme Court. Unfortunately, biased nature of our system.” Adelman makes a better case of Notably, Demand Action is one bias against himself than he does of the organizations that have been the Roberts Court. cited by conservatives as a liberal In “The Roberts Court’s Assault PAC and source of “dark money” on Democracy,” Judge Adelman against conservative nominees, unloads on Supreme Court Chief including millions reportedly spent Judge John Roberts as, essentially, opposing Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s a dishonest partisan hack. He de- confirmation. This week, Sens. clares the chief justice’s pledge to Sheldon Whitehouse, Richard “call the balls and strikes” to be “a Durbin, Sherrod Brown, Richard masterpiece of disingenuousness.” Blumenthal, and Mazie Hirono Adelman attacks the court’s five demanded that the Trump admin- conservatives as that “hard-right istration turn over evidence of majority ... actively participating conservative support of nominees in undermining American democ- such laws come before him in any “conservative” effort to rollback judicial ethics to lash out against through groups like the Federalist racy.” challenges. corruption laws. President Trump or Republicans. Society — but not of liberal groups Conversely, the bloc of the A year later, Adelman contin- As I wrote long ago, Donald Taylorsville, Utah, Judge Michael that spend millions against such four liberal justices appears to be ued his attack on Walker and the Trump seems to have a certain Kwan was suspended for making efforts. a masterpiece of righteousness to Republicans with another law re- knack for bringing out the worst anti-Trump and anti-Republican It is the death of irony in our Adelman. He cannot accept that the view article, “The Erosion of Civil in people. Indeed, it is a technique comments even though he is a state, society: A federal judge attacks court’s conservative majority holds Rights And What To Do About It.” that has repeatedly paid off for him. not a federal, judge with less of a conservatives while denouncing opposing but principled views in The article excoriated Republicans When he leveled unrelenting — and role in reviewing federal laws and partisanship, and is celebrated as an areas ranging from immigration to and declared that, “since the War- unfair — attacks on the media, policies. Yet, no such action was oracle of judicial integrity. We seem campaign financing to voting rights. ren Court era, conservatives have some TV news hosts and reporters taken against Carlton Reeves, Dis- to have transcended such quaint no- Instead, he accuses the Roberts waged a sustained attack on the idea proceeded to fulfill that stereotype trict Court judge of Mississippi’s tions of hypocrisy or duplicity and Court of diminishing the rights that lawsuits can be a constructive with what is now openly biased, Southern District, who recently become addicted to rage in every of “ordinary Americans” while means of vindicating constitutional hostile reporting. The same appears compared attacks on the courts form, on every level. For his part, responding “only to the wishes of a rights.” Even if one agrees with true with judges like Adelman, — like those by President Trump Judge Adelman is undeterred and relatively small number of powerful such views, it is not something one who undermine the judiciary with — to the statements of “the Klan’s responded to critics by simply say- corporations and individuals.” expects from a federal judge who screeds against conservatives on the lawyers.” ing: “What I said is right. I mean, I Adelman’s column takes irony must hear cases involving all liti- Supreme Court and in Congress. In today’s political distemper, think it needed to be said.” Perhaps to a level of virtual satire. While gants across the political spectrum. Once untethered from any notion such departures from judicial de- it did, but not by him or any other he chastises the Roberts Court Just last year, Adelman penned of judicial restraint, Adelman vents corum are celebrated. Recently, the sitting federal judge. for being “anything but passive,” another law review article, “The about how Republicans remind him liberal group Demand Justice asked Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Adelman has been anything but Supreme Court and the Corrup- of “the ‘fire-eaters,’ those fervent the House to call Adelman to testify. Professor of Public Interest Law passive in expressing his political tion of Democracy.” That article defenders of slavery who pushed The group’s chief counsel, Chris- at George Washington University and ideological views in public. denounced the Supreme Court the South into the Civil War.” topher Kang, saw nothing wrong where he teaches a course on the Such statements can conflict with decision on the interpretation of Adelman is not alone. Federal in a sitting judge denouncing what Constitution and the Supreme the spirit, if not the letter, of the the bribery statute as a further and state judges have tossed aside he described as “the pro-corporate, Court. canons of judicial ethics. Canon One requires judges to uphold and promote the “impartiality of the judiciary, and ... avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety.” Canon Three requires judges to conduct their “personal and extraju- dicial activities to minimize the risk of conflict with the obligations of judicial office.” These rules include warnings not to engage in conduct “inconsistent with the indepen- dence, integrity, or impartiality of the judiciary.” Due to these principles, judges usually are highly restrained in their public comments, particularly about political or ideological mat- ters. When I have served on panels with sitting federal judges, they often balk at even discussing the scope of constitutional rights out of concern for these canons. Fed- eral judges are expected to speak through their opinions, not through editorials or law reviews. Adelman has had his run ins with the Supreme Court and other higher courts over his views, which often seem in defiance of controlling precedent. For example, he ruled in 2014 that a Wisconsin voter iden- tification law was unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment. The Supreme Court, however, had held in 2008 that an Indiana law with key similarities was constitutional. That did not deter Adelman, who declared the earlier Supreme Court ruling in the case of Crawford v. Marion County Election Board was not controlling. A unanimous Sev- enth Circuit disagreed and found that a key finding by Adelman was identical to the one rejected by the Supreme Court. Fortunately, we have appellate courts to correct such errors from the bench. Public comments are more difficult to address, since fed- eral jurists hold life-tenure. I have been a persistent critic of justices like Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the late Antonin Scalia for repeatedly violating this tradition. Yet, justices often note that they are not subject to the same rules as lower court judges and that the judicial ethical canons are merely advisory for those on the highest court. Adelman has no such claim of exemption but has long acted as if he did. This is not his first departure from judicial tradition. In 2017, he authored another law review article entitled, “How Big Money Ruined Public Life in Wisconsin.” It exco- riated Republican legislators and then-Gov. Scott Walker for efforts to “to undo Wisconsin’s long-stand- ing commitment to transparency” and other political controversies. As a Wisconsin-based federal judge (the title he uses in these articles), March 18-24, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 13

A governmentE big enough toditorials give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. — Thomas Jefferson Our Point of View COVID-19: The end of the world or a learning experience? Chances are, there’s a lot more to learn, but where we stand right now, in terms of what we know, there are those on both sides of that fence. While it is looking bleak, it is also looking promis- ing. We here at the Las Vegas Tribune do not like to be intimidated, but since situations pop up now and then that try to break our spirits or cause us physical harm, or worse yet, spread fear throughout the entire world, it’s not that we can go back to before the fear took hold and just swish it away, but we try to address it the best we can. We have dealt with a lot of intimidation here, at the heart of this newspaper, but it was aimed directly at us and was dealt with just as directly, by those who were involved. The COVID-19 is aimed at the whole world Keep a very close eye on and cannot be as directly addressed. And it is very sad that while many are living in fear, many also are dying enforcement of virus regulations from the reality of the virus. By Thomas Mitchell We highly recommend the gover- Shortly after state health officials nor keep a close eye on the effects While we would never think of “prettying up” the confirmed the first presumptive of his order lest it have unintentional coronavirus by pretending that it doesn’t exist, we would case of the coronavirus — dubbed adverse affects on the availability also never give it even more power by pretending that COVID-19 — in Nevada this past of testing and potential vaccines or week, Gov. Steve Sisolak issued treatments for the disease. Dictating it’s about to be the end of the world. It may indeed get an emergency regulation regarding the price of things in the marketplace worse before it gets better, but while it is with us, while insurance coverage for testing and has been known to deter availability it is a threat — if even in the background, or only a slim treatment of the rapidly spreading of goods and services when adequate possibility for most of us, we must deal with it the best virus. compensation is not forthcoming. State law gives the governor the There has been plenty of anec- way we can by taking heed of the best advice given us power in emergency situations to dotal evidence over the years that by those in the know. make, amend and rescind regulations so-called anti-price-gouging laws First and foremost, as we all know, is to properly and in response to the emergency. Cus- ThoMaS MiTchell merely limit the supply of necessary often wash our hands, and then not touch our faces. We tomarily one thinks of such things as calling out the goods and services in a crisis. must not directly touch door handles or faucet handles, National Guard to prevent looting or other problems For example, according to the American Institute after a national disaster. for Economic Research, in 2005 a Kentucky man and avoid touching other’s property... but if we do, wash- In this case the Commissioner of Insurance Barbara took time off from his job, bought 19 power gener- ing again or using a hand sanitizer is in order. Richardson made a finding that an emergency affect- ators, rented a truck and drove to hurricane-ravaged “Catch” coughs and sneezes in a tissue, if possible, ing the health and safety of the public exists and that Mississippi intending to sell the generators at twice but at least in your elbow. adoption of an emergency regulation was appropriate. the price he paid to cover his costs and make a profit. What Sisolak did was attempt to avert potential Police confiscated his generators for price gouging, Plan ahead so you can self-isolate (quarantine your- adverse financial impact for those who carry health held him for four days and kept the generators in po- self) if symptoms appear or you come into contact with insurance. (See Mitchell, Page 15) someone who is infected. Have a 3-week supply of food, medications, etc. so you won’t be tempted to go out. Coronavirus should unite Americans, Check-in daily for the latest COVID-19 news. Let others who have been in touch with you know that you not divide and bring out the worst in us have symptoms. Keep a diary of your progress. Share it By Perly Viasmensky sity. Big corporations are taking advantage of the fear with those who might be concerned. Well, before everybody starts criticizing me for this of people by doubling the price of such articles, or on We just got word that Gov. Sisolak is enforcing mea- article, let me assure all of you that I am expecting the whatever they have left. reaction, but also I am a strong believer that everyone Our governor should pay closer attention to this sures that will hopefully avoid needless contact with is entitled to their own opinion, and in my most humble situation and come out with an executive order to anyone who may be infected by closing down all un- opinion, I believe this situation with the Coronavirus is freeze prices. This is the duty of individual state gov- necessary businesses. Others will remain open as usual, nothing else but a manmade terrorist biological weapon ernors, not the nation’s president. A package of bacon including grocery stores and banks. sent in the air with the purpose of eliminating many we normally buy for $2.99 was sold at the store two lives and creating chaos around the world — most of days ago for $4.79. Yes, no matter how and why it got started — even if all to distract the work of our president. As an example, take Smith’s Food King. They nor- it was a prank, or a twisted terrorist’s plan to terrorize I would not be surprised if one of the persons who mally have packages of 32 16.9 oz. bottles of water at the world, it is still to be taken seriously. It could just disagree with me would be my editor and dear friend three packages for $10.00. As I am writing this article, as easily have been a situation involving poor hygiene Maramis Choufani, not because she is an expert on they have the singular package of those same 32 bottles terrorism, but because of her many years as a nurse of water at $8.00 each. They only have a few left, but between humans and animals; and even though we know with the United States Army; yet I still strongly believe tried to make a profit at the expense of others, some it first appeared in Wuhan, China, it is not racist to say in my theory. senior citizens. that. It is what it is. If we first discovered it in Boston, we It is not paranoia, but plain reality. So much hate has The limit of three items per customer is totally false could not lie and try to change it to have been discovered been displayed toward President Trump that nothing since I have seen people going out of the store with a surprises me anymore. Obscure minds want to distract bundle of items that were supposed to be shared with in NYC or Chicago. That would not help its image or him, especially at this time of the year when he needs to others and cashiers at the store just checked them out help in any way to get it under control. And It does not concentrate on future benefits for the American people. without saying a word. make the residents of China, as a whole, any the worse Stores shelves are empty of articles of great neces- (See Viasmensky, Page 18) human beings for our having tracked the coronavirus to Wuhan. ON A PERSONAL NOTE Consider, for a moment, that China has offered much to the world over thousands of years: Traditional Chinese Remember old Mother Hubbard, whose medicine (TCM) which covers a broad range of medicine practices sharing common concepts developed in China cupboard was bare? Now we understand and based on a tradition of more than 2,000 years, plus various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage as our shelves are being emptied out... By Maramis or lonely. The thing that struck me the (tui na), exercise for health and self-defense (qigong and It’s the coronavirus everywhere most about Cecelia was that because T’ai chi), dietary therapy, and meditation. you go! Not the illness so much as she lived through the shortages that It’s hard to imagine that anyone is happy over this the fear of it. were a result of WWII, she couldn’t virus outbreak; people are dying; businesses are closing I went shopping for the first time bear the thought of being without since President Trump declared a toilet paper and hoarded it in her — and some will never be able to open again; some peo- national emergency because of it. room like it would disappear from ple are panicking and that fear shows up in the ravaging One would think we were in a state the grocery store shelves by the next of grocery stores as customers strive to be sure that they of impending war! People were day. When I first met her, she had 16 get what they need before the shelves are empty; work- looking at each other as they passed rolls of it just on her bed alone. Her by, with that look of “So it’s come to dresser drawers were packed with ers are fearful that they will not get paid for work they this, has it?” or “What are we going more rolls, out-spacing her clothes. missed, and bills will go unpaid, some possibly losing to do now? There’s not a roll of toilet Then I discovered more in her their homes or being evicted. In general, fear is rampant paper in town!” MaraMiS choufani closet and in boxes along the wall. and while it was dealt with in other administrations, it’s And as far as that second comment about the toilet She didn’t hoard anything else but the toilet paper. always different when it happens to us in the present. paper goes, it was true as far as I could tell. I tried four Which brings me back to today. While other items stores and called two others, and the answer was always were also missing from the shelves, the toilet paper President Trump is doing his best to get us through the same, “Sorry, we’re all out.” Isn’t it funny how, in was TOTALLY gone from every store. Paper towels with the least amount of fear and with various measures an emergency, that some things automatically go to the and napkins were disappearing fast, but in each store, that will help those who must stay home from work and bottom of the list while others shoot right to the top? there were at least a very few left on the shelves. not be financially penalized — at least not that much. This toilet paper situation reminds me of a woman As I walked around the store to do my usual named Cecilia. She was living in an Assisted Living shopping, it was easy to see that people were taking Let us remember this from the past: “The only thing home, in her own room, and her son was unable to visit this “national emergency” situation to heart. All the we have to fear is fear itself.” —FDR her as much as he wanted to. He hired me to visit her chicken, except for a few packages of wings, was several times a week so she wouldn’t feel abandoned (See Maramis, Page 18) Page 14 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 18-24, 2020

VEditors note:iew The views expressed are entirely those of the writersP and do not necessarilyoints reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. Chuck Muth’s Drive-By Muthings By Chuck Muth I love reading Rich Galen’s “Mullings” blog — not just because he and I write on politics from the “right” side of the aisle, but be- cause we’re close to the same age and have a similar sense of humor. Here’s what he wrote a couple days ago… “The only reason I haven’t of- ficially retired is because I didn’t have an actual job to begin with, so I have not had a job to retire from. But, I have been brushing up that facing Sleepy Joe Biden was But that doesn’t stop naïve candi- Schwartz. Stick a fork in him. on the rules of shuffleboard, and CHUCK MUTH the ONE thing President Trump was dates from putting all their eggs into Conservative former Assembly- developing a schedule that allows of 250 people or more — including trying to avoid — as supposedly that basket. woman Jill Dickman filed to run for me to be hungry enough to eat the churches. proven by his Ukraine call. Question for the Day: Would her old seat yesterday in District 31 meatloaf and mashed at about 4:30 I thought Trump was supposed Total delusion. Trump’s gonna Democrat Tulsi Gabbard be a worse up in Reno. Caucus leaders should every afternoon.” to be the authoritarian dictator? make mincemeat out of Corn Pop’s as a Republican than Susan Collins rally behind her candidacy and I can relate. I also love observation by Scott nemesis. or Lisa Murkowski already are? endorse her. At what point do Democrats stop Adams of Dilbert fame. Democrats The idea that Bernie Sanders House Minority Leader Kevin They won’t. Still stuck on stu- getting mad at President Donald now have a choice “between a could beat Donald Trump was al- McCarthy has thrown his support pid. Trump over the Wuhan Virus and candidate who can’t get elected ways absurd. As we’ve now seen, behind “Big Dan” Rodimer in Chuck Muth is president of start getting mad at China for bring- and one who wouldn’t know if he he couldn’t even beat JOE BIDEN. Nevada’s GOP primary for the 3rd Citizen Outreach, a non-profit ing this catastrophe to the world? did.” Bazinga! Once again, the vaunted “youth Congressional District — as has public policy grassroots advocacy Democrat Washington Gov. Jay I accidentally channel surfed vote” — which Crazy Bernie was the Republican National Hispanic organization and publisher of Ne- “The Snake” Inslee hath now de- over the MSDNC last night. Some counting on — failed to materialize Assembly. vadaNewsandViews.com. He blogs creed a ban on public get-togethers woman on the panel kept saying at the polls. Which it never does. It’s over for “Little Dan” at MuthsTruths.com. CoronaVirus... ShmaronaVirus By Mace yampolsky those people who are laid off and masks, carrying oxygen tanks, issue, but that is a concern of mine. Can’t we all get along? This hys- can’t pay their mortgage payment. buying a years’ worth of supplies, Trump, a well-known germaphobe, teria is exhausting. I’m not a doctor, MGM properties in Las Vegas are avoiding personal contact entirely, does not have the CoronaVirus. I and I don’t play one on television. shut down until further notice. This having sex in a hazmat suit, etc. would not wish it on anyone, and I But, people get a grip. Just because didn’t even happen due to 9-11. Even Mick Jagger in Sympathy for think it would make the majority of you are paranoid doesn’t mean they Hopefully, the lenders will be com- the Devil urges moderation. “You Americans really nervous and even aren’t out to get you, but let’s take passionate, but life goes on. can call me Lucifer and I’m in need more prone to overreaction. There a step back. Yes the CoronaVirus We have survived World War of some restraint.” could even be a lock-down. I read is serious. For the most part people I and II, Pearl Harbor, the Cold Do what you need to do, but be that the wife of the Spanish Prime are behaving responsibly, but some War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the sensible. It’s really scary when I am Minister, Begona Gomez tested things just make no sense. Buying Great Depression, Smallpox, Polio, the voice of reason (I have friends positive. She is in good health, but out all of the toilet paper? Diarrhea AIDS, gas lines, Russians tamper- who say even if I am the only per- Spain is in lock-down status. is not a symptom. ing with our elections and the Red son in the room, I am not the most What should we do? It’s a pandemic, a disease prev- Sox winning the World Series. This reasonable one, but I digress). Ne- I certainly do not have any spe- alent over a whole country or the too shall pass. I have no doubt we vada courts have cancelled trials for cialized medical knowledge, but I whole world. This is an apt descrip- will develop a vaccine eventually. 30 days and Court for all non-es- am trying to behave responsibly tion. It’s not the apocalypse. The flu MaCe yaMPoLSKy When, I don’t know. Hopefully, sential hearings. Who makes that (for the first time, according to my is much more deadly and we all deal all sensible suggestions, but buying testing will be available to all that call? If you are a criminal defendant friends). I have been drinking lots with that. 16,000 people have died out toilet paper? Really? need it, but this will take a while. awaiting trial, it may not be essen- of water, taking Vitamin C, Zinc and 280,000 have been hospitalized Use Common Sense The Wussification tial for the judge or the lawyers, but and Echinacea, washing my hands during the 2019-2020 flu season In jury trials the judges often say of America it certainly is essential for them. I frequently and getting some sun. according to the CDC (one of the “Don’t leave your common sense at FDR said “We have nothing have a settlement conference this Records from the 1918 Influenza institutions I still trust). Listen to the door.” Good advice. “We should to fear, except fear itself.” My week. It took months to work out pandemic suggests that fresh air the medical professionals. block infections from coming in, buddy Tom says we are all turning the logistics (both defendants are and sunlight have prevented deaths National Institute of Allergy and then you have containment and into a bunch of wussies. I’d use in prison and it is a murder case. among patients and infections Infectious Diseases head, Anthony mitigation,” Fauci said, “and well, a word that rhymes, but this is a I’m concerned that the Court will among medical staff. There is scien- Fauci, said it could be weeks or that’s why the kinds of things we family periodical. Necessity is the deem it non-essential. Maybe we tific support for this. Research has months before life goes back to are doing may seem like an over- mother of invention, so ultimately can do it by video or telephonical- shown that outdoor air is a natural normal, but the worst case scenario reaction, but that will keep us away there will be something good that ly. Everyone deserves their day in disinfectant. Fresh air can kill the prediction (214 million infections from the worst case scenario.” comes of this (I admit I am a glass Court. Maybe virtual court will be a flu virus and other harmful germs. and 1.7 million deaths) of Coro- I’m aware there are all sorts of half-full guy). More telecommut- new trend, but I think we still need Also, sunlight is germicidal and naVirus infections and deaths is economic consequences, canceling ing, better health practices, (fist courtrooms with live humans. We there is now evidence it can kill the unlikely to materialize. of sporting events, concerts and bumping instead of shaking hands, still do have a constitutional right flu virus. (You can look it up). I’m Steps that have been taken have other mass gatherings, but let’s but bumping elbows is a bridge to confrontation, don’t we? avoiding the Clark County Deten- included recommendations that have a proportionate response. If too far. What’s next, we bump My biggest fear was that Trump tion Center and any other prisons. people stay at home, avoid large someone steals a pack of gum, butts with someone, and call it a would declare a national emergen- My clients do not have that luxury. gatherings and minimize travel. you don’t sentence him to life in moon landing?) Taking sensible cy, which he did, and suspend the Fist bumping Sporting events, concerts and festi- prison. This is not life threatening (not out-of-control, over-the-top U.S. Constitution (which he did One more personal note. I can- vals have been cancelled. These are to the vast majority . I worry about measures — like wearing SARS not). Maybe I’m an alarmist on this (See Mace, Page 17) Chicoms must pay for impact of COVID-19 Larry Klayman plans class action suit against Beijing over the coronavirus By Larry Klayman notwithstanding, why is it that our to take hold, causing a free fall in be able to collect on any court Let me say one thing up front. Deep State intelligence agencies our stock market and our economy, award of damages, just keep in The Chinese people are a good failed to learn of this deadly leak this is one way for the Deep State mind that the Communist Chinese people, but the government of at the outset? While their mass in the intelligence agencies and FBI currently have trillions of dollars in Communist China, and for that surveillance capabilities have been to accomplish their nefarious ends. assets invested in U.S. banks, secu- matter our own so-called Deep trained on millions of innocent One thing is for sure, in the rities and other forms of American State in government, must be held Americans in recent years, under world we now live in, when gov- investments. These assets could be legally responsible for the world- the “leadership” of the NSA, CIA, ernments speak, they are usually attached and liquidated. wide COVID-19 pandemic now the Director of National Intelli- lying. Neither the government of Just as President Trump asked engulfing this nation. gence and the FBI — for which I Communist China nor our own the question during the 2016 presi- Many reputable people and obtained two court rulings that this Deep State officials, all of whom dential campaign why former Pres- organizations have come to the mass surveillance is unconstitution- are hostile to President Trump, can idents George W. Bush and Barack conclusion that this crisis began al — why did these spy agencies not be believed. Obama did not require the Iraqis to when a Chinese biological weapons alert President Trump at the earliest, For this reason, last week Free- pay with their oil revenues for the facility accidentally released the after a proper use of surveillance, dom Watch and I filed Freedom of costly war that removed Saddam COVID-19 virus into the atmo- to the threat posed by this apparent Information Act requests to get to Hussein, why should China now not sphere. An opinion column in The Larry KLayMan leak in a Chinese biological weap- the bottom of what our Deep State have to pay for the huge damage it Hill states: new directive titled: ‘Instructions ons laboratory in Wuhan? intelligence agencies knew and has caused to Americans and their “The conventional, and most on strengthening biosecurity man- Could it be that they are either when they knew it. Freedom Watch business, financial and emotional likely, view of the COVID-19 agement in microbiology labs that completely incompetent, a real will pursue these cases to the limit, well-being? In this way, we would outbreak is that it originated in handle advanced viruses like the possibility given their failure to as expeditiously as possible. avoid having the U.S. taxpayer have Wuhan, China, near the most so- novel coronavirus.’ … Read that confirm the lack of weapons of Just as important, Freedom to empty out his or her pockets for phisticated Chinese bioweapons again. It sure sounds like China mass destruction by Saddam Hus- Watch will be filing in the next few the bankrupting financial stimulus lab and then proceeded into the has a problem keeping dangerous sein’s Iraq, or did they withhold this days a class action lawsuit against that is now about to be enacted by world from there, leaving people pathogens in test tubes where they intelligence to create a crisis that the Communist Chinese for the Congress and likely signed by Pres- to guess whether it originated in belong doesn’t it? And, just how could ultimately cost The Donald huge and mounting damage they ident Trump. Why must Americans the lab and leaked, came from wild many ‘microbiology labs’ are there reelection in 2020? Given that have done to Americans, not just have to foot the bill? bats or snakes, or came from exotic in China that handle ‘advanced vi- loyal minions of Obama’s intelli- with regard to their health, but also And bringing the Communist meat market.” [“The Coronavirus: ruses like the novel coronavirus’? It gence czars John Brennan, former the economic and emotional dam- Chinese to their financial knees Blueprint for Bioterrorism,” The turns out that in all of China, there CIA director, and James Clapper, age that has been caused. would serve another purpose: to Hill, March 9, 2020.] is only one. And this one is located former DNI, are still embedded In this regard, the Communist level the playing field with regard Similarly, Steven W. Mosh- in the Chinese city of Wuhan that in these intelligence agencies, the Chinese have no legal immunity to their dishonest trade and business er writes in the New York Post just happens to be the epicenter of latter is more than mere specula- from suit, as the propagation of bi- practices including the theft of our that shortly after the COVID-19 the epidemic.” [“Don’t Buy China’s tion. Having failed to remove the ological weapons is expressly out- intellectual property, which even outbreak, “evidence emerged sug- Story: The Coronavirus May Have president as a result of the Russian lawed by a number of international before the outbreak of COVID-19 gesting that (a bioweapons leak did Leaked from a Lab,” New York and Ukrainian witch hunts and conventions and laws, including the had severely harmed our economy happen), as the Chinese Ministry of Post, February 22, 2020.] ensuing impeachment proceedings, Geneva Conventions. And, if one and well-being. Science and Technology released a This more than likely scenario by allowing for a major health crisis should ask how our clients would (See Klayman, Page 15) March 18-24, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 15 The Thinking Revolutionaries Not only did the Founding Fathers debate, but wrote extensively, and left us an unparalleled intellectual legacy. By José Azel In her book “Something That Will Surprise the World”, histo- rian Susan Dunn brings together a collection of important letters, speeches, and essays, of the most notable Founding Fathers: George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. These were the “thinking revo- lutionaries” that together “fought a successful war of independence against the mightiest power on earth, created an enduring con- stitution for their new nation, established stable representative institutions and a system of adver- José Azel sarial political parties, and set the who believed in a moral govern- stage for economic development ment, was horrified that the federal and growing prosperity.” Their bril- government was intruding into the liance, boldness, and daring have affairs of the states. His reasoning never been surpassed in American resonates with many today. The Founding Fathers were thinking revolutionaries whose lives centered on ideas. history or elsewhere in the world. But, notwithstanding their blind life left to go. Twenty-two volumes success of the American experiment doms. Jefferson argued for frequent They were not perfect men, and spot on slavery, these Founding Fa- cover Madison’s papers up to 1813, depended on the self-restraint of elections, and Adams dreaded them. recent scholarship often highlights thers were thinking revolutionaries with twenty-three more years to go. the winners. Similarly, Washington In 1790, Adams wrote to Jefferson: their personal eccentricities, self whose lives centered on ideas. They Adams’ published papers take up asserted in his Farewell Address: “Elections, my dear sir, I look at doubts, jealousies, and regrets. theorized about government, and twelve volumes up to 1782, with “Infallibility not being the attribute with terror.” And most importantly, they failed framed the arguments we are still forty-four years of Adams writings of Man, we ought to be cautious in Flash forward to our present to take forceful action against slav- having today about the proper re- to go. censuring the opinions and conduct time and look around the world, ery notwithstanding their eloquent lationship between individuals and The path these Framers mapped, of one another.” To appreciate the not to mention at home, for states- condemnations of slavery as the their government. These thinking as Madison wrote, had “no parallel remarkable statesmanship of these manship and penetrating political most deplorable form of human revolutionaries revealed to us that, in the annals of human society.” thinking revolutionaries consider thinking of the quality of Washing- degradation. Paradoxically, Wash- the tension between individual free- Thanks to them, Americans were that, in terms of their political ton, Hamilton, Adams, Jefferson, ington, Jefferson, and Madison, doms and government authority is the first free people in history to philosophy, these men were irrec- and Madison. Please let me know owned slaves while declaring that an argument without end. choose their own form of govern- oncilable adversaries, and quite if you find it. I can’t. all men were created equal. As men of penetrating intelli- ment. undemocratic. * * * * * Washington hoped that slavery gence, they not only debated, but Often, revolutionary leaders Hamilton, an admirer of the José Azel left Cuba in 1961 as a would be abolished by “slow, sure, wrote extensively, and left us an evolve into despots keen on sup- British Empire was clear: “Democ- 13 year-old political exile in what and imperceptible steps,” and wait- unparalleled intellectual legacy. pressing individual rights, as hap- racy is our real disease.” His polit- has been dubbed Operation Pedro ed until his death to free his slaves. Consider the magnitude of their pened in France, Russia, China, ical goal was not to help ordinary Pan — the largest unaccompanied Regarding slavery Jefferson wrote: work, as noted by Professor Dunn: Iran, Cuba and others. We owe our Americans to pursue happiness, but child refugee movement in the his- “I tremble for my country when Washington’s writings consist of open society to the moderation and rather to increase the power and tory of the Western Hemisphere. I reflect that God is just.” But he thirty-nine volumes. Hamilton’s tolerance of these thinking revolu- prestige of the state itself. Jefferson, He is currently dedicated to the in- opposed the Missouri Compro- papers are twenty-seven volumes. tionaries. Historians note that the in contrast, was ever vigilant of the depth analyses of Cuba’s economic, mise, which prohibited the spread Jefferson’s papers, up to the year American constitutional consensus expanding national government social and political state, with a of slavery into states north of the 1800, take up thirty-one volumes, was an agreement to disagree. and fearful of the government’s keen interest in post-Castro-Cuba boundary of Arkansas. Jefferson, with twenty-six years of Jefferson’s As Hamilton understood it, the encroachment on individual free- strategies. ON THE HOLMES FRONT Vice President Hillary Clinton? Don’t count it out… By Frank Holmes consider the second spot, Clinton wrote. “If I were in Trump’s world, Vice President Joe Biden has said “probably no” — but then she this scenario would send chills built up an intimidating lead in the changed her tune. down my spine.” 2020 Democratic primaries, and “I never say never,” Clinton For his part, President Trump some activists have begun arguing said, “because I believe in serving has said “I hope” Hillary Clinton about his vice presidential pick. my country.” will make a third run for president Democratic insiders say one DeLoach said any run for na- shortly after his victory. name keeps coming up: former tional office this year would benefit Voices inside the GOP say that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. her political futures. “Why would Hillary would use the vice presi- And leaders in both parties say you say no?” DeLoach asked. “She dential office as a stepping stone to she’s doing all she can to maneu- doesn’t have a good reason.” become president without winning ver her way onto the ticket this Not only would Clinton accept an election. November. the number-two position, some “If Biden begins to fall apart” Most of the 2020 speculation campaign hands say she’s pursuing on the campaign trail this fall, “the about Hillary Clinton has implied it ferociously. party is desperately going to be she will try to emerge from a bro- “I think she is actually angling looking for a third alternative and kered convention as the presidential to be the vice presidential nominee that’s what she is counting on — ei- candidate for a “rematch” against hoping the party will understand ther being the alternative at the top President Donald Trump. that if Biden is the nominee, they of the ticket or being the alternative But Democratic strategist Jes- month. ego, would Hillary Clinton settle have to have a backup,” said former as number two,” said Sununu, a sica DeLoach told Newsmax TV’s In early February, he said that for being vice president when she New Hampshire Governor John seasoned Republican operative. “Spicer & Co” that Clinton has set Clinton and her team were already twice was within striking distance Sununu. “It’s all structured around the her sights on the vice presidential “negotiating” with all the candi- of being president?” MacKinnon Clinton started auditioning for Clinton agenda, not the agenda of office — and she’s bucking for dates “to join the ticket as vice asked. “The answer, I’m told, is an the spot by jumping into the tradi- the Democratic Party,” he added. Biden to ask so that she can “say president.” emphatic yes.” tional vice presidential role of chief But Biden has a factor with yes.” “I am assured that Clinton is on Clinton opened the door to a run attack dog, savaging Bernie Sand- Democrats that Clinton lacks: lik- Talks may well already be un- every shortlist for that position,” for vice president just days later. ers in multiple media appearances. ability. Democrats worry he could derway, wrote Never Trumper he added. When Ellen DeGeneres asked the “The purpose was to reinforce turn out voters that she would turn Republican Doug MacKinnon last The only question is, “given her former secretary of state if she’d Biden getting the nomination,” off. Sununu said. Hollywood conservative James Mitchell “And then, to reinforce the fact Woods predicted that the Demo- (Continued from Page 13) that if Biden does get the nomina- crats will wait until Biden wins lice custody. Those who urgently tion, she would add to the ticket the election — and then he “will needed them and would have gladly more than anyone else.” eventually ‘gracefully’ resign as paid the asking price suffered in the D.C. players in Clinton’s orbit his dementia worsens and… Voila! dark instead. are doing all they can to sell the #MadamePresident at last!” (And in “This pre-emptive emergency idea. case he gets indicted for his Ukraine regulation should give Nevadans MacKinnon said a Biden-Clin- corruption, she’ll pardon him...) confidence to continue taking ton pairing would be a “brilliant If Joe Biden taps Clinton as his preventative measures to stop the political move.” running mate, he may have to fight spread of COVID-19 as well as In fact, Hillary Clinton would two people for his political survival. seeking necessary medical services be the Democratic Party’s “savior.” * * * * * and prescriptions without fear of The failed 2016 candidate would Frank Holmes is a veteran higher than normal costs,” Sisolak give the 2020 candidate “the gravi- journalist and an outspoken con- was quoted as saying in a press re- tas, delegates and, eventually, mil- servative that talks about the news lease accompanying the emergency lions of votes needed to get them that was in his weekly article, “On declaration. “Protecting Nevadans over the finish line on Nov. 5,” he The Holmes Front.” is my top priority, and adopting this emergency regulation is a critical piece of our broader plan to antic- Klayman ipate and prepare for the potential (Continued from Page 14) and defending them rather than we impacts of COVID-19.” Gov. steve sisolak announces emergency regulations. So, if you and/or your loved ones Americans, again at our taxpayer The press release said the order their expenses for services provid- stave off. have been affected and damaged, expense. prohibits a health insurance compa- ed, how readily available will those We suggested the commissioner either personally or professionally Go to www.freedomwatchusa. ny from imposing an out-of-pocket services be? of insurance and health officials by the growing COVID-19 pan- org to enlist in our Justice League charge for an office, urgent care The regulation further requires keep a close watch on events as they demic, contact me at leklayman@ and to donate to this and other caus- center or emergency room visit health insurance companies to develop to assure these shackles on gmail.com and we will consider es, as this will be an expensive but for the purpose of testing for the pro-actively provide information on the free market do not interrupt the including you as a patriotic client necessary endeavor, as our survival virus. “Additionally, the regulation available benefits, options for med- availability of necessary services in our class action lawsuit. personally and as a nation is at prohibits insurers from charging ical advice and treatment through and thus create the opposite effect We the People must take this stake. Please also listen to my daily Nevadans for the COVID-19 test telehealth systems and ways to of what the governor intends. on ourselves, as our worthless and podcast embedded below, which is itself or an immunization as one prevent exposure to the virus. * * * * * comprised attorney general, Bill my legal “call to arms.” becomes available and further re- With only a few cases in Nevada Thomas Mitchell is a former Barr, clearly will not — based on * * * * * quires coverage for off-formulary so far such measures may be prema- newspaper editor who now writes his taking a dive on other much Larry Klayman is a former Jus- prescription drugs if a formulary ture. There have been no reports of conservative/libertarian columns less severe and pressing issues. In tice Department prosecutor and drug is not available for treatment,” insurance price gouging due to the for weekly papers in Nevada. fact, do not be surprised to see our the founder of Judicial Watch and the press release says. virus that we are aware of, which You may email Mitchell at thom- so-called Department of Justice Freedom Watch. His latest book is Sounds confiscatory. If compa- is what the governor’s emergency [email protected]. He blogs at intervene in our class action lawsuit “Whores: Why and How I Came to nies are prohibited from recouping order appears to be intended to http://4thst8.wordpress.com/. against the Chicoms, arguing for Fight the Establishment.” Page 16 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 18-24, 2020 Disease is an equal opportunity offender — COVID-19 is no exception By Danielle Bainbridge forced closure of a segregated school. The Disease is an equal opportunity offender. “New Rochelle Decision” found that from It doesn’t care about your family’s wealth, at least 1930 onward, forced gerrymandering your income or your background. At least and discriminatory policies led to almost that’s supposedly the lesson we’re learn- the entire black population of New Rochelle ing in the case of New Rochelle, N.Y., the being consciously confined to one school. epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in The city was back in the regional headlines the Empire State. Located in Westchester again in 2001 when a fight against building County, a place often touted as having one a local Ikea galvanized residents. Although of the worst income disparities in the state, the project stood to displace residents in a New Rochelle often brings up images of the community, the city council noted as blight- extremely wealthy. ed in 1999 the resulting backlash halted the It’s the home away from home for some plans. But the main argument of wealthy of New York City’s wealthiest professionals residents wasn’t the pending displacement of who commute from the suburbs to the city fellow residents, but concerns the increased on a daily basis. But the lesser known fact traffic and pollution would deteriorate the is that it’s also home to tens of thousands of quality of the town. In 2009, Westchester poor community members. was at the center of headlines again when During the coronavirus surge, an escalat- 34 are the hardest hit demographic. That’s the national number of people without any a federal judge ruled that the county had ing pandemic, New Rochelle has been largely a substantial population who stands to be at form of health insurance was 8.8 percent, violated the nation’s fair housing laws. A painted as an idyllic community beset by an greater risk from the coronavirus outbreak. or 28.5 million people, while 91.2 percent review of Westchester’s housing policies unexpected outbreak. But the truth is the As disgruntled and somewhat fearful had some form of insurance. In comparison, by the Department of Housing and Urban economic inequality of the region surround- residents deal with the containment zone Westchester County is slightly ahead of the Development stretched on for years, before ing New York City, a city that often boasts imposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, which national average, with 93.8 percent of the finally being closed in 2017. one of the state’s and the country’s worst encompasses the north side of the city and population having some form of health in- If the history of the county and the town income and wealth inequality, is such that the is where the wealthiest residents live, little surance. But that still leaves an approximate demonstrate anything, it’s that the divide most vulnerable populations who live on the has been said about the close proximity of 6.2 percent of its people uninsured in the face between residents based on class and race is margins of Westchester’s wealth may be the the city’s south side, where some of its most of a pandemic. a story that runs long and deep. most at risk as well. vulnerable residents live. I grew up surrounded by the whiplash con- As New Rochelle and Westchester con- Many people, most of whom might not Much attention has been brought to the trast of the economic and social segregation tinue to make the national and international have heard of the small city in Westchester burden working class and poor Americans closely aligned with race that exists in West- headlines, I can’t help but reflect back on the County before this disease, might be sur- must endure in the wake of COVID-19. chester. It’s a place where it’s not uncommon lesser known local histories that make up this prised to learn there is a substantial lower While Americans are being advised to stay to see million dollar houses casting shadows place. As I continue to practice social distanc- income population living on the edge of New home, even work remotely, millions more on less affluent communities. But this secret ing and other preventative measures, I also Rochelle’s major wealth. don’t have the same opportunity. This in- hidden in plain sight isn’t one that only en- hope that state, county and city officials don’t While the national poverty rate in 2017 cludes people who can’t take time off work, compasses the county and the town’s present forget Westchester’s vulnerable populations was estimated between 12.3 and 13.9 percent, don’t have paid sick leave, can’t self-quaran- struggles. It’s a legacy that extends back in who so often go ignored. the current estimate in Westchester is still tine or don’t have consistent access to health New Rochelle and Westchester’s history. * * * * * 9.44 percent, despite its veneer of wealth. care or childcare, and who stand to be greatly Arguably the first time New Rochelle Danielle Bainbridge is a Professor of That means that 89.8 thousand people in impacted by the outbreak. made such consistent national headlines was Theatre, African American Studies and Per- the county are living below the poverty line, Despite its apparent wealth on the surface, in 1961, when it became the first city in the formance Studies at Northwestern University. where women between the ages of 25 and the case in Westchester isn’t unique. In 2017, Northern region of the country to require a She writes about history and culture. Stock market plunge should incentivize firms to develop a coronavirus cure By Linda Cohen and Amihai Glazer are essentially future contracts on social out- The $8 billion emergency spending bill to comes, paying investors who financed a new deal with coronavirus includes $3 billion that program only if the program succeeds. They can be used for the research and development are mostly devised to raise funds, rather than of a coronavirus vaccine or treatment. There’s to give the program managers big incentives a better way: The U.S. government should to perform. take advantage of the recent stock market Worried about windfalls to pharmaceu- plunge to incentivize firms to develop a coro- tical firms? The stock options could be sold navirus cure, vaccine, or other approaches. to the highest bidder, thereby generating We call this proposal the Epidemic Market immediate revenue to the government, and Solution or EMS. The government should requiring governmental spending only if the offer each of 10 firms stock options worth economy really improves. Worried about ten billion dollars if the Dow Jones increases market manipulators taking advantage to cash by 15 percent over the next six months, and in without investing in a cure? The advantage maintains that average increase over a month. of tying the payout to a broad market index A coronavirus cure or vaccine would is that sustained manipulation is difficult and generate such an increase. For example, if a far more expensive than trying to address the firm has $10 billion in options based on index ideas — indeed; the EMS bypasses the patent But unlike Advanced Market Commit- underlying problem of disease. funds, and a new cure or progress towards system entirely. ments, the EMS allows firms to decide what In 1776 Adam Smith wrote “It is not from a cure causes the stock market to rise by The EMS promotes collective innovation. avenue to pursue, solutions that no govern- the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or 15 percent, the firm would make a profit of It would incentivize firms to spend money ment official might even have thought of. It the baker that we expect our dinner, but from $1.5 billion. An even better response might and collaborate on developing a coronavirus doesn’t require any bureaucracy to evaluate their regard to their own self-interest. We be an increase in the market by 20 percent; cure. It would also incentivize the firms to the vaccine or cure. Perhaps the best option address ourselves not to their humanity but in this case, the firm would make a profit of distribute any innovation far and wide and to is a vaccine that is not effective enough to to their self-love, and never talk to them of $2 billion. provide the cure to the public for free, since qualify for the Advanced Market Commit- our own necessities, but of their advantages.” The EMS turns on its head the secrecy the greater the number of people who use it, ment but nevertheless improves the health Big problems require big incentives. The and noncooperation that plagues proprietary the stronger will be the growth in economic of exposed people. EMS provides them. research. The faster and better a cure — no activity and the greater the rise in the stock Perhaps the best option is neither a tradi- * * * * * matter who develops it — the more the stock market. tional vaccine or cure, but some alternative Linda Cohen is a professor of Economics market will rebound, and the faster and more The EMS builds on the Advanced Market mechanism (free Purell to everyone?) that and Law at the University of California, Ir- lucrative the EMS reward. Each firm should Commitment, which subsidizes the purchase, reduces transmission of the disease or its vine. Amihai Glazer is a professor of econom- gladly share its innovations with other firms, at a given price, of an as yet unavailable vac- consequences for those who become infected. ics and director of the Program in Corporate who could improve on them, provide even cine against a specific disease. That had been The EMS promotes any solution. Welfare at the University of California, better solutions, and so cause a further rise in proposed by Nobel Prize winner Michael Another related idea is the social impact Irvine. Opinions expressed above belong to the stock market. Firms need not wallow in Kremer and co-authors and funded by the bond, favored among others by the President the authors and should not be ascribed to patent litigation in order to profit from new Gates Foundation. of the New York Fed, John Williams. These the University. It’s not access to face masks that should worry us about coronavirus — it’s America’s nursing shortage By Shari Costantini Congress determines the num- immunosuppressed populations in As the United States continues ber of immigrant visas that can be Asia and Europe, nurses will play to address an outbreak of the novel issued each year while the Depart- an outsized and crucial role in de- coronavirus that has confounded ment of State administers them, livering health care. governments across the world, our regulating the number and type of Worse, we know based on the already-frayed health care system visas offered to individual countries experience of other countries that is quietly incubating a deadly dis- relative to global demand. The coronavirus is a caregivers’ illness. ease of its own: An acute nursing agency has broad authority to freeze In Italy’s Lombardo region, one of shortage that will undermine patient all or certain types of visas from the country’s hardest-hit, as much safety and confidence at a critical countries if it believes the cadency as 10 percent of all nurses and doc- time for public health. of immigration is surging too high. tors have been infected and placed Before it’s all over, this pandem- Because the Philippines is such in quarantine. ic will expose what those in the a vital source of health care talent, If the United States already has industry have known for decades. the Department of State’s decision too few nurses to meet pre-corona- America doesn’t have enough nurs- of the country’s nurses — more the United States’ delicate health to retrogress immigrant visas means virus demand for care, what would es, and it’s the country’s caregivers than one million altogether — will care staffing balance. Still, one America will be denied more nurses happen in the event of sustained and most vulnerable populations retire within the next decade as the of the country’s most significant at precisely the moment we need transmission of a deadly pathogen that will pay the price. Indeed, the post-World War II Baby Boom gen- sources of foreign health care talent them most. that also claims 10 percent of health real question isn’t whether we’ll eration ages into their sunset years. has been recently stung by a com- But why should ordinary Amer- care workers? have enough protective gear like At the same time, demand for plicated, bureaucratic visa appor- icans care about the legal ability Now, more than ever, America face masks for our health care pro- care by an aging population is sky- tionment system that has effectively of a hospital to recruit and hire a needs its nurses, and every corner fessionals, but whether we’ll have rocketing. Seventy-five percent of blocked all employment-based foreign-educated nurse from the of government should be working enough caregivers when this crisis Americans over 65 are living with health care immigration. Philippines or anywhere else? in concert to make it happen. reaches a crescendo. multiple chronic conditions. About one-third of foreign-ed- Simple: That nurse has a material * * * * * Even before the coronavirus, In an attempt to bridge this ucated U.S. nurses emigrated from impact on the care and welfare Shari Costantini is a registered our system was on the verge of widening deficit, U.S. health care the Philippines. But the country of their family. Even without the nurse who has spent two decades collapse. providers have begun increasingly recently saw all employment-based strain of the outbreak, we know working to address chronic clini- An estimated 200,000 nursing relying on foreign-educated nurses (EB3) visas frozen amid a visa that increasing a nurse’s workload cian shortages in the United States. positions are projected to go un- and clinicians. By some estimates, retrogression by the Department of by just one patient increases patient She is the chief executive officer of filled at hospitals across the country as much as 16 percent of US nurses State, driven by the surging demand mortality by 7 percent. Avant Healthcare Professionals and this year. All told, one-in-eight were foreign-educated. for visas from individuals already And in the context of coronavi- serves as president of the Ameri- nursing positions will go unstaffed. Foreign-educated health care in the U.S. adjusting status to an rus, which has disproportionately can Association of International Analysts believe about one-third professionals are vital to preserving immigrant visa. and acutely affected elderly and Healthcare Recruitment(AAIHR). March 18-24, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 17 White House payroll tax cut would counteract coronavirus downturn By Alfredo Ortiz Speaker Nancy Pelosi, are unlikely to agree President Trump has laid out a major on such a tax cut, no matter what its benefits, part of his national response to the financial because they do not want to give Trump a downturn induced by the coronavirus with a policy victory in an election year. Democrats substantial, perhaps even total, payroll tax have already come out against his plan. This cut. This would put thousands of dollars back sacrifices 30 million small business owners in the pockets of ordinary workers. Such a tax and the economy for political reasons. Yet cut would not only help countless Americans this measure may backfire. When Americans but would also create more demand for goods hear the lame excuses that Democrats give and services, counteracting the economic, if publicly for not supporting such a measure, not epidemiological, contagion. they will know who to blame if the downturn To do even more good, the payroll tax continues. cut should be extended to small businesses, What about honest fiscal worries that a the economic engine of the country that is tax cut would exacerbate the national deficit disproportionately impacted by the coro- and debt? These concerns should be taken navirus. Democrats, who like to claim they seriously. However, payroll tax cuts make support small businesses, should put aside up for lost revenue because they spur hiring, their partisan differences and approve such a wage increases, and economic activity. As payroll tax cut to address the pending national Cesar Conda, a White House policy adviser emergency. to President Bush, has explained, any “im- The payroll tax is the biggest fiscal burden mediate small blow” to the Social Security facing most Americans across the country. roll tax burden. Employers also pay another relief would target ordinary earners, without trust fund could be mitigated by the “long Nearly 70 percent of taxpayers pay more in more than 7.6 percent on wages. Providing skewing toward the upper middle class or the term protection against recession provided payroll taxes than in federal income taxes. At small businesses, the biggest job creators wealthy. As a result, this economic stimulus by the tax cuts.” more than 7.6 percent of every paycheck, this in the country, with the same relief as em- measure should enjoy broad bipartisan sup- Trump has one of the best economic tax is almost twice as large as the amount that ployees would allow them to keep more of port. Indeed, President Obama temporarily records of any president in recent history. ordinary employees pay in income taxes. It their earnings to keep their businesses afloat cut payroll taxes in 2010 to stimulate the With financial markets battered and economic has nearly quadrupled in size since 1955. By during this difficult period. Reducing this economy. By cutting the Social Security hardship ahead as the coronavirus spreads, cutting the payroll tax, take home incomes tax burden would prevent job layoffs, wage portion of the payroll tax by a third, Obama there is no better person to guide the country rise along with consumption. According to cuts, and business closures related to the reduced the tax burden for a median income through this black swan event. His proposed Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moodys An- coronavirus. A Congressional Budget Office family by about $1,000 in 2011. This relief payroll tax cut, especially if extended to small alytics, gross domestic product increases by study found that an employer payroll tax cut generated an estimated half point to economic businesses, would be a major first step in 80 cents for each dollar cut in payroll taxes. does significantly boost employment and growth. A divided Congress temporarily ex- getting the economy back to its rightful pole This is among the fastest and most direct economic growth. tended it the following election year. position where Trump placed it. methods to address the downturn. Because the payroll tax does not apply to But Democrats now, led by Senate Mi- Alfredo Ortiz is president and chief exec- Employees only represent half of the pay- incomes above $138,000, this proposed tax nority Leader Charles Schumer and House utive of the Job Creators Network. Reality is smashing the sanctuary city charade By Brian Lonergan the truth. The Department of Homeland Modern society seems to be locked in Security’s Office of the Inspector General an endless tug-of-war between “What We just released a scathing report on the damage Are Told” versus “Reality.” We were told caused by sanctuary laws. Its findings showed the Titanic was unsinkable, until it sank. We that forcing ICE to apprehend criminal aliens were told the 1980 Soviet hockey team was anywhere besides a controlled environment unbeatable, until Team USA beat them. We like a jail causes much greater danger to the were told Donald Trump would suffer the ICE agents, those arrested and those living worst defeat in the history of presidential nearby. No one is “safer” this way. elections, until he won. This has proven to Another fraudulent argument by defenders be a lopsided contest. Reality often takes of this disastrous policy is that sanctuary time to catch up to “What We Are Told,” but laws encourage illegal aliens to cooperate it always wins in the end. with police, as they will be unafraid of being The latest chapter in this battle has recent- deported themselves. Aside from the fact that ly been settled. We were told that sanctuary many victims of illegal alien crimes are other laws make communities safer. We were told illegal aliens, this claim doesn’t fly either. that they make a more “welcoming” and ICE does not apprehend or deport anyone “inclusive” community. Reality has spoken, who gives them a tip on a criminal alien. and it turns out none of that is true. Sanctuary In fact, the federal government specifical- laws make communities more dangerous. arrogance. In Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot Montgomery County, Md., whose negligence ly protects people in this circumstance. The Innocent people are being victimized by has been under fire after a criminal alien while driving caused the deaths of two people U-visa safeguards victims of certain crimes sanctuary laws, and immigrants are no safer previously released under the city’s sanctuary including an FBI agent in 2017. His punish- and those who are helpful to law enforcement because of them. It is time for sanctuary laws law was arrested for sexually assaulting a ment? A $280 fine, no deportation, and no in the investigation of criminal activity. A pox to go into the ash bin of historically bad ideas, three-year-old girl in a McDonald’s bath- prohibitions against driving. The IRLI inves- on local politicians who shamelessly lie to along with the blood-soaked, unintended room. Read that again: a three-year-old girl. tigation found that Garza-Palacios, who had illegal aliens in their communities and stoke consequences that they bring. The mayor’s response could not have been a long criminal record and was shielded by fear that cooperation with law enforcement Since the murder of Kate Steinle by an more tone-deaf. sanctuary laws, was back on the streets driv- will lead to their deportation. illegal alien on Pier 14 in San Francisco first “If ICE (Immigration and Customs En- ing just a few months ago before allegedly We as a society would be better served brought the issue widespread attention in forcement) is complaining, then they should flipping his car and fleeing the scene. Who by casting a more skeptical eye toward 2015, there has been a steady stream of inci- do their job better,” she said. “They’re critical among us would feel comfortable with their “What We Are Told” and placing more trust dents where an unacceptably high number of because we have said very clearly we are a teenage driver sharing the roads with this in Reality. The latter is telling us there is a people are now dead who would still be alive welcoming city, a sanctuary city. Chicago person? In what fantasy world does this make better way than sanctuary laws. It’s up to us if not for sanctuary laws in their communi- Police Department will not cooperate with for a “safer community?” to demand it. ties. It’s a national disgrace that dare not be ICE on any immigration-related business. While politicians lecture us on the need * * * * * discussed in the halls of power in Washington And that’s affected their ability to conduct to be more welcoming to non-citizens who Brian Lonergan is director of commu- and elsewhere. immigration raids across the city. But that’s break our laws, the number of stolen lives nications at the Immigration Reform Law The victims in this tragic farce are our exactly our intention.” resulting from sanctuary laws and out-of- Institute, a public interest law firm working sons, daughters, spouses and grandparents. The Immigration Reform Law Institute control mass migration only grows. to defend the rights and interests of the The response from our elected leaders is a (IRLI) recently exposed the case of Roberto The claim that sanctuary laws make a American people from the negative effects toxic stew of gaslighting and coldhearted Antonio Garza-Palacios, a criminal alien in community safer is simply the opposite of of illegal migration. Consequences, not green cards, for young illegal immigrants By Lora Ries Mexico and Central America’s coopera- Why have the immigrant caravans march- tion, in turn, began requiring “caravaners” to ing toward our southern border stopped? In return to the first safe country they entered large measure it’s because Washington started after leaving their native lands. imposing consequences on those who flouted These enforcement consequences have both international and U.S. immigration law. significantly cut illegal immigration. The The lesson is clear: Enforcing immigration apprehension numbers have consistently laws deters illegal behavior. decreased. That lesson should also be applied to ille- To keep this trend going, however, will gal immigrants already in the U.S.— includ- require a statutory change to the Flores ing DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood settlement, a permanent end to DACA, and Arrivals) recipients. Lawmakers seeking to applying immigration consequences to ille- give green cards to those here illegally have gal immigrants here, regardless of their age not learned that lesson. If they prevail, they upon arrival. The mere prospect of green will end up encouraging another tide of illegal cards for “young” illegal immigrants will immigration. unravel the operational control Customs and The Trump administration’s decision to Border Protection has struggled to achieve. rescind DACA has been challenged, and the Apprehension numbers would again balloon. U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its they don’t even remember. unaccompanied minors or as family units. Lawmakers have tried to pass an amnesty decision this summer. What will happen to But relatively few Dreamers were babes The Border Patrol apprehended 16,000 un- package nearly every Congress since the first DACA recipients then? in arms when entering the country. Many accompanied minors in fiscal year 2011. That DREAM bill in 2001. But this Congress and If the court finds DACA to be lawful, were teenagers, according to Department of number increased to over 24,000 in FY 2012, the Trump administration have experienced DACA recipients would retain their status Homeland Security data. When DACA was almost 39,000 in FY 2013, over 68,500 in FY something new: They have witnessed a true of deferred action from removal (with work implemented, it covered those who entered 2014 and reached over 76,000 in FY 2019. crisis on our southwest border and how hard authorization), but they still would not have the U.S. before their 16th birthday and were The apprehension numbers for family it has been to gain operational control of it. lawful or permanent resident status. no older than 30 by June 2012. The largest units follows the same trend: Rising from And they have clear evidence of how the If, as is more likely the case, the court numbers of DACA recipients are now 21-35 nearly 15,000 in FY 2013 to over 473,500 misguided policies of the Obama era exac- holds that DACA was unlawful, DACA years old, which would have made them 13- in FY 2019. What kicked the family unit erbated the problems. recipients would presumably lose both their 27 years old in 2012, when the program was numbers into the stratosphere was the 2015 If our political leaders decide to offer work authorization and their “deferred ac- announced. Further, most are fluent in the decision by a California district court that green cards to those here illegally instead tion” status. Their immigration status would language of their native countries. expanded the Flores detention settlement, of applying the legal consequence of de- automatically revert to unlawful. All Dreamers, however, have one thing requiring accompanied minors (as well as portation, they cannot claim ignorance of In either scenario, providing DACA re- in common: They are unlawfully present in unaccompanied minors) to be released from what will follow. By embracing amnesty, cipients with lawful permanent status would this country. Offering amnesty to them — or immigration detention within 20 days. they will knowingly draw even more illegal require an act of Congress — something now any other group here illegally — would only What turned the tide of illegal entry was immigrants, worsening the border crisis all under discussion in Washington. encourage more illegal immigration. implementation of the Migrant Protection over again. Many argue that so-called Dreamers The U.S. Border Patrol apprehension Protocols in January 2019. These protocols Lora Ries, a former acting deputy chief should be exempted from immigration law numbers clearly show that the Obama ad- ended the “catch and release” policy and of staff at the Department of Homeland because they were mere children, brought ministration’s June 2012 announcement replaced it with a policy of returning illegal Security, is a senior research fellow at The here illegally by their parents. It would be of DACA was absolutely a pull factor for entrants to Mexico until immigration courts Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for cruel, they say, to deport them to a country illegal aliens coming to the U.S., whether as ruled on their requests for asylum. Foreign Policy. Page 18 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 18-24, 2020 Coronavirus, price discovery during black swan events By Christos A. Makridis ly uncorrelated with changes in the Wednesday with leading executives The market has experienced number of deaths after accounting from the financial services sectors, more volatility in the past month for the number of new cases. achieving broad agreement over than it has over the entire past What does the market response several vehicles to maintain finan- decade since the start of the 2008 to the spread of the coronavirus cial stability through the provision financial crisis. Moreover, theS&P across Europe tell us about the of credit. 500 fell by 20 percent on Thursday, process of price discovery and the President Trump has come under relative to its peak, which led to a foreseeable economic consequenc- some criticism by House Demo- 15-minute halt on trading. These es over the upcoming weeks? For crats for focusing on the economy, recent patterns are in part a reaction starters, all eyes are on the United rather than on “people.” However, it to the recent classification by the States and its ability to coordinate is important to recognize the syner- World Health Organization (WHO) containment strategies across not gistic nature of economic and health of the coronavirus as a pandemic only state and local governments, outcomes during a pandemic. If and the perception that there is not but also across countries. the economy were to substantially a coordinated global response that The Coronavirus Task Force, slip, we would not only lose sig- will lead to containment. lines are even saying that the drop virus barely registered on the radar led by Vice President Pence, is an nificant gains that have accrued to By all accounts, this is what in demand has been even more of financial markets when the virus important illustration of the prior- the American worker, but also risk Nicholas Taleb refers to as a black severe than the decline experienced was limited to China. In fact, in ity that the Trump administration jeopardizing the very stability and swan event: a rare and unpredict- following 9/11. mid-February the market almost has placed on coordinating the social cohesion that allows public able shock to a system with large- Each day that goes by provides moved past concerns about the response across the entire federal authorities to do their job. scale ramifications. Black swan new information about the scale coronavirus in China. government. Moreover, the fact While black swan events might events are defined by periods of and severity of the challenge. How There are at least two reasons that the market is more sensitive be impossible to predict in advance, high uncertainty and volatility, do markets respond to changes for this. First, the market may to the revelation of confirmed new our response to them can follow a which is a sign that the market is in the number of new confirmed have viewed public health devel- cases over deaths suggests that a consistent pattern: Integrity, unity, having a tough time in the price cases versus deaths? On one hand, opments in China as uninformative rebound is unlikely to take place clarity of thought and unrelenting discovery process. Price discovery the number of deaths is ultimately for the West due to, for example, until new cases begin plateauing perseverance. The road ahead might is the fuel for markets, so when the object of interest. On the other differences in the quality of public for a one to two week period, given be bumpy, but it is a road we’ve interactions between buyers and hand, new confirmed cases provide health infrastructure and rapid re- that the WHO reports an incubation traveled before and can get through sellers break down, the market and a glimpse of where the virus may sponse teams. Second, the market period of 1-14 days (with a median once again. consumer confidence declines. be headed, serving potentially as a may have not trusted information of 5 days). * * * * * That’s why panic in the funding leading indicator for the scope and coming out of China all together, To mitigate economic damages Christos A. Makridis (Ph.D., and securitization markets was a severity of the pandemic. More- making the information more noise in the interim, the Trump admin- Stanford University) serves as a primary driver behind the severity over, the location of confirmed than signal. istration is considering a wide (research) assistant professor at of the 2008 financial crisis. cases and deaths may reveal new If it was not the deteriorating sit- array of stimulus efforts that would Arizona State University, a digital The coronavirus (COVID-19) information that helps investors un- uation in China during December, help provide a cushion for small fellow at the MIT Sloan Initiative has led to a deterioration of price derstand where the virus is headed. January and even early February, business and hourly wage workers on the Digital Economy, a non-resi- discovery in the past few weeks. Using data on daily stock returns the market began to take notice. Re- who are facing a particularly large dent fellow at the Harvard Kennedy Fear about tail-risks, even if they across all publicly traded compa- turns responded sharply to increas- challenge in taking time off and School of Government Cyber Secu- are low probability, has led to nies from the start of January to the es in the number of new confirmed compensating for the decline in rity Initiative, a non-resident fellow many cancellations of conferences, present, the market did not begin cases, particularly the surge that consumer demand. To facilitate at the Baylor University Institute declines in flights and even school responding that strongly until new took place in Italy. Interestingly, these efforts, President Trump and for Studies of Religion and a senior and university closures. Some air- cases began emerging in Italy. The however, returns appear to be large- other administration officials met adviser to Gallup. An immediate economic stimulus plan with no extra taxpayer costs By Paul Kupiec constituents. will provide a direct economic stimulus similar to Federal Reserve It is clear that the coronavirus Prepaying tax refunds is a simple stimulus where and when they are quantitative easing but without the will have serious economic reper- way to short circuit the political needed without raising the federal central bank choosing what invest- cussions. There is no doubt that this theater that usually accompanies budget deficit. They represent a ments to purchase. biological disaster and public health legislative stimulus packages. Send financing to bridge the coronavirus The true cost of temporarily crisis will eventually subside, but checks as soon as possible to every crisis at close to zero cost. advancing tax refunds is minimal its economic impacts could persist tax filer who receives refunds by To avoid the inevitable politi- since the government is borrowing longer unless appropriate policies accelerating their future refunds. cal squabbles, uniform tax refund at near zero interest rates and will are implemented quickly. An im- Send each household that files a tax checks should be sent to all tax fil- recoup the stimulus expenditures mediate economic stimulus is the return a refund of $5,000, roughly ers who receive refunds without any when the economy recovers. This key action to preventing a wave of equal to the average refund for the specific income restrictions. The proposal does not change the mag- private sector defaults that could tinue to interrupt normal business, 2019 and 2020 tax years combined, refunds may have to be adjusted for nitude of income taxes, only the further deepen and extend a coro- then consumer and business cash and recoup the expenditures by married couples filing separately so timing of payments, so it seems navirus recession. flows will no longer support levels withholding refunds, or surcharging households receive equal checks. an open issue whether it requires Prepaying income tax refunds of private sector debt that were sus- taxpayers who do not get refunds, This idea will be criticized be- legislation in Congress. is the quickest and the most advan- tainable as the year began. Waves starting in 2022, when the economy cause some wealthy taxpayers who * * * * * tageous approach for providing a of consumer defaults and business has already recovered from the do not need temporary stimulus Paul Kupiec is a resident schol- short term economic stimulus and liquidations could severely damage coronavirus recession. relief will get refunds. But these ar with the American Enterprise support for households threatened the economy and delay recovery The accelerated tax refunds can payments are not an issue since Institute in Washington. He served with the coronavirus. About 112 once the coronavirus risk subsides. be fully recovered over several these taxpayers have to repay these as the director of the Center for million Americans received an Years of stimulative monetary years by partially retaining future refunds. Wealthy taxpayers will Financial Research at the Federal average refund of $2,870 for the policies have encouraged a debt refunds or imposing surplus tax likely invest their refunds until their Deposit Insurance Corporation 2018 tax year. MarketWatch reports overhang that could prove deeply payments with no interest penalty payments are finally due, creating and is the former chairman of the that 52 percent of the TurboTax problematic if businesses will be on taxpayers who receive no re- investment inflows that could help Research Task Force for the Basel free filers and almost 46 percent of disrupted for an extended period as funds. These prepaid tax refunds to stabilize financial markets, a Committee on Banking Supervision. taxpayers using an Internal Rev- they have in China and Italy. enue Service assistance program Economic stimulus in the form Viasmensky spent their refunds on groceries of tax cuts or higher government (Continued from Page 13) others — people driving to other united and try to help each other. and monthly home bills, while spending are the traditional medi- Another thing this Coronavirus cities such as Pahrump, Mesquite We already have enough hate in another slightly smaller portion cine for the current economic ills. is costing all of us is not only the and as far away as Kingman, Ar- the world. of taxpayers placed their refunds However, such measures are always fear of getting infected but the ani- izona to buy things they already Perly Viasmensky is the General toward debts. delayed by intense political debates mosity it is generating among us. I have tons of at their homes, without Manager of the Las Vegas Tribune. One consequence of more than regarding the stimulus details, have seen two people fighting, ac- thinking that the citizens of those She writes a weekly column in this 10 years of ultra low interest rates is as some politicians argue about tually fighting, for a lousy package cities are also in need of necessary newspaper. To contact Perly Vias- near record levels of private sector deficit impacts while others try to of meat at another supermarket. The items. mensky, email her at pviasmensky@ debt. Should the coronavirus con- target the benefits to their preferred lack of compassion for the needs of At times like this we should be lasvegas tribune.com. Mace (Continued from Page 14) last week’s column). all of you Feminazis accuse me of misogyny, exercise the right to remain silent. Everyone celled my cruise on the Norwegian Epic. And I am not putting my life on hold. I this is not true. I am not politically correct, I has the right, but most people don’t have the We were supposed to set sail from San Juan will still go to work, court, and get together just think it is funny. I also like the quote from ability. This too shall pass. and return on Sunday March 15th (the Ides with my friends. If I need to travel, I will. I that movie As Good As It Gets, “Sell crazy I will end with this quote in Latin “Illegiti- of March, how fitting), but it was rerouted am still planning to attend a buddy of mine’s someplace else. We’re all stocked up here.” mi Non Carborundum.” Don’t let the bastards to Orlando and will not dock until Tuesday, wedding in New York City. Cooler heads will For all of you sensitive nut jobs, see above! grind you down! March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day. If I were on prevail. 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Maramis(Continued from Page 13) My shopping took a decidedly different disaster for human beings to get that we are our neighbor. All the steaks and chops were gone. Packages turn that day. Nobody would recognize me by all one family on this planet, not a bunch of Before I end this, I need to point out of ground beef were nowhere to be found. the items in my shopping cart, as I imagine assorted individuals thrown together to fend something important. I live in Pahrump, not People were asking for powdered milk, could be said about any number of shoppers for ourselves—and may the “best” person Las Vegas, so I can’t speak for the shelves in and anyone looking for their usual brand out grocery shopping that day. But rather win! Rich or poor, powerful or friendless, Las Vegas grocery stores. But I can tell you of butter would have to be satisfied with an than get into a funk about it, I’m thinking of we are a family — God’s children — and that it has become very noticeable to those unknown brand mixed with some oil to make this whole thing as an opportunity to imagine our Father does not play favorites. You will grocery cashiers that people from Las Vegas it spreadable. how it was for those during WWII and being not have special protective favors because are flooding into Pahrump to scoop up what Some shoppers, I noticed, were walking thankful we are not in war, or going into war. of your wealth or your position, keeping you is no longer available to them there. While slower and showing no signs of frustration. We may be suffering through a health situa- safe from the virus. But on the other hand, it’s perfectly legal to do so, please, if you’re tion that requires us to rethink the ways we They had alcohol in their shopping carts, the the virus will not seek you out because you one of them, remember that the people who do many things, and it may turn out for the kind you drink. And one woman told me she don’t know how you’ll pay next month’s rent. live here also need what you may be buying, needed to stock up on cigarettes and cigars. best in the end as our habits may take a big When I say we’re all a family, consider even in hoarding amounts. Some shoppers were wearing the masks, turn for the better in many ways. that someday the haughty will have to share We are all humans and we all share the others just walked past each other and sighed. Maybe we’ll wash our hands more often, with the homeless, and I don’t mean that the human condition. We are not going to be bet- I heard one teenaged boy who was with and maybe even properly — at least when another male shopper call out, “Damn it all! we’re out in public or having come in con- elite will have to give of their bounty to the ter off by hoarding our toilet paper any more They’re out of chicken nuggets!” Compare tact with strangers. Maybe we’ll be more homeless who make it a career without even than hoarding our milk of human kindness. If that to mothers looking for baby formula! cognizant of keeping certain supplies in our trying to get out of that situation and even nothing else, let us use this “national emer- When I got to the egg department, I no- homes so we won’t have to get all paranoid make life miserable for those around them by gency” to get spiritually closer to our brothers ticed something I had never seen before. A or crazy when we’re down to our last roll of stealing their peace and security and more. and sisters and see their plight as our own. sign that read ONLY 3 TO A CUSTOMER. toilet paper or our last bag of coffee. (Yes, they are still part of our family, but And it doesn’t hurt to pray for humanity And there were very few cartons left, some of Maybe we’ll even learn how to live everyone, rich or poor, needs to understand as a whole. those few opened and showing cracked eggs. without sugar, as others have, and be all the the rules of family life.) What happens to our * * * * * The kind I usually buy were nowhere in sight. healthier for it in the end. Maybe we’ll even neighbor can happen to us, and just as we Maramis Choufani is the Managing Ed- Maybe in some emergencies, people will go be kinder to each other, knowing we’re all think those who currently “have” will have itor of the Las Vegas Tribune. She writes a for the “better” eggs first, the pasture-raised in this together and who knows who will be to share with the have-nots, it could end up weekly column in this newspaper. To contact organic eggs, even if they cost more. In any next to be one of its victims. being the other way around. But regardless of Maramis, email her at maramistribune@ case, they were all snapped up. Sometimes it may take some kind of a which way it goes, we all need to care about gmail.com. March 18-24, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 19 EntErtainmEnt Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino WOW’s Locals By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Sandy Zimmerman Productions The Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino likes locals and reminds me of the Las Vegas hotels I experi- enced from the 1980’s through the 90’s, with a welcome atmosphere of specials and events for locals. I was invited to their Barry Manilow Industry event and excited to take the special elevator to the Verona Sky Villa, formally Elvis Presley’s suite, on the 30th floor. Inside the regal suite, guests walked around this luxurious set- ting, usually only seen in films. Murals, Roman-style pillars, and chandeliers adorned the halls, piano room, master and guest bedrooms, and most of the other rooms. Everyone gathered in the excep- tionally large living room for an opportunity to sample their luscious large strawberries dipped in choc- olate, spicy appetizers, an Asian delight, Asian Spring Rolls, and the most delicious flavorful meat balls, a gourmet treat with lots of sauce. What a meal! Some of the stars at the party included: Comic George Wallace (Westgate Las Vegas Resort), Mur- Barry Manilow ray SawChuck celebrity magician hits by Barry Manilow with “The bar, visit the WOW rewards center award-winning dining and a con- a real Cattle Drive similar to the (Tropicana), Jennifer Romas pro- Hits Come Home” in the famous to pick up your Sir Winston locals vention center, located one block early westerns in Reno, Nevada, ducer/star of “SEXXY-The Show” International Theater! A legend in sticker today! from the strip, at 3000 Paradise and other destinations in the US. (Westgate Las Vegas Resort), show biz, Manilow has 50 Top 40 Now starring at the Westgate Road, Las Vegas. With 20 years’ experience as a syn- Gabriella Versace the singing star Hits and 85 million albums. Las Vegas Resort & Casino: Barry * * * * * dicated Show and Dining Reviewer, and MC of “SEXXY-The Show” Westgate WOWS Locals! 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Piano Room Elvis’ Bedroom Page 20 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 18-24, 2020 Westgate WOWS Locals! New York pals in action Friday to Wednesday at Paris Las Vegas. The hilarious parody musical of TV’s iconic sitcom portrays Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe This Week and Joey as they navigate the pitfalls of love and life in 1990’s Manhattan. in Las Vegas FRIENDS! The Musical paro- dy performs at 7 p.m. with added Matinees at 3 p.m. on select dates, By Mike Kermani including March 14, 21 & 28 and April 4 & 11. Tickets are available at any Las Vegas Caesars Enter- our Alcohol Tasting Garden, steps by visiting http://tinyurl.com/4d- tainment Box Office, by phone away from the food festival. Tickets fw8ea. at (702) 777-2782 or by visiting available: https://www.eventbrite. * * * * * By Mike Kermani rough textured plaster walls that ticketmaster.com. com/e/tacos-and-tamales-bever- GOLD SPIKE ROLLS INTO Las Vegas Tribune line the primary dining space, while Matinee Ticket Tiers age-tasting-tickets-94058277841 2020 WITH ‘DOWN & DERBY’ 25 percent off all dining, 50 per- the exposed forty-foot kitchen, the On A Break (GA) $46.82 and include unlimited tasting with EVENT LINEUP cent off at the buffet, 5x points on restaurant’s main theatrical space, You’ll be at the show! over 50 different tasting experienc- Gold Spike, downtown Las reels and video poker, WOW gift is detailed with subtly-colored The One... (VIP) $63.17 es of seltzers, margaritas, sangrias, Vegas’ premier adult playground, giveaway, entry into the $2,000 wallpaper and the movements of Second best seating. beers, wines, and spirits. Tickets skates into 2020 with a fresh event slot tournament, happy hour spe- the chefs. Simple marble tables, Central Perk Pack (VVIP) $84.75 start at just $35 per person. lineup of Down & Derby — the cials 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the interna- hunter green leather booths and Includes souvenir t-shirt, first Live entertainment on the Find- funkiest party on wheels! Skaters lay Chevrolet Stage will feature: can spin right round as guest DJs tional bar. visit the WOW rewards banquettes, and black leather chairs seating, best seats in the house in The Paranaois, Matamoska, Cafeta lead the late-night roller skate soi- center to pick up your Sir Winston bring an understated luxury to the first three rows. Cvba Tributo, Los Pelos Del Mas ree in addition to contests, prizes locals sticker today! For informa- the restaurant. A long marble bar, Evening Ticket Tiers Alla, Von Kin and on the Exa 94.5 and drink specials. tion call (702)-732-5111. 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Each * * * * * the calm and relatively rarefied seating, best seats in the house in of their biggest and most exciting night of Down & Derby encourages MORE NEW WAYS TO interior, drawing life into and from the first three rows. stars, such as Magnus vs Taigo, Rey skaters to show up decked out with DINE LIKE A ROMAN the restaurant. * * * * * Leon/Silencio Letal/Ray Rama vs new themes like “Lit Bikini Disco”, Globally recognized as the Located on Las Vegas Boulevard Durnago/Fujito/El Madness, Miria- “Rock Bottom Disco” and Down premier address for luxury retail, at The Forum Shops, the restaurant chi Loco/Lil Cholo vs Hyperstreak/ & Derby’s 100th party celebration. The Forum Shops at Caesars is can be found at the retail destina- Shaggy, Flor vs Antesis, Asesino Rock-n-rollers will have the op- also home to a diverse collection tion’s street level. The Slanted Door De Payasos Sinn Bodhi vs Max- portunity to show off their moves of restaurants and the options has Las Vegas opens for dinner daily at imum Kahn, Suevesitos/Macho and participate in contests like Best increased with the recent debut of 5:30 p.m. Mouse vs Sky High/Unguided Cu- Bikini, Shortest Shorts and the “Get True Food Kitchen and True Bar * * * * * ervo Azul, plus Mazzarti vs Queen Low” Limbo Challenge for the and The Slanted Door. With an Estrella vs Lacey Ryan vs Vulcana chance to win cash and prizes. array of distinct dining experiences w/ GWAR OG Techno Destructo! “We say born in Pittsburgh but Additional features available raised in Vegas,” said Richard Al- to choose from, there’s something TACOS AND TAMALES on site (*fees may apply): Carnival exander, Co-founder of Down & for every food lover at The Forum FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR games* featuring a full merry- Derby. “Our Down & Derby events SUPERSIZED THIRD YEAR Shops. In addition to the two newest go-round carousel, the legendary have expanded all over the country restaurants, guests will also find; AT DESERT BREEZE PARK Typhoon ride, bounce houses, and thanks to the roots planted here in Water Grill, The Palm Las Vegas, Clark County Parks and Rec- plenty of sweet-treat vendors. Downtown Las Vegas. The people Sushi Roku, Joe’s Seafood Prime reation presents their Tacos and The festival is open from noon always go all out and the parties we Steak & Stone Crab, Carmine’s Tamale Festival, taking place Satur- - 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. throw here are unrivaled thanks to NYC’s Family Style Italian Restau- day, March 28 from noon - 8 p.m. at Admission is free to the public for the support and innovation we re- rant, Il Mulino New York, Planet their new location at Desert Breeze the food-festival portion as well as ceive from the team at Gold Spike.” Hollywood Restaurant and Bar, Park, featuring a wide array of food the wrestling, live entertainment. Dates for Gold Spike’s Down The Cheesecake Factory, Smoked offerings of alcohol tastings, live Parking is available for free at over & Derby skate party are as fol- Burgers & BBQ and Trevi Italian music on two stages, Lucha Libre 27 acres of parking Desert Breeze lows: March 18th, April 15th, May Restaurant. wrestling exhibitions, carnival rides Soccer Complex. 20th and MORE! WINE SPECTATOR’S GRAND and kids’ activities. Admission and Event sponsors include Clark Each month’s theme will be TOUR LAS VEGAS parking are free. County Parks and Recreation, The announced in advance at sk8party. Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour The food festival’s new loca- CW, My LV TV, EXA 94.5FM, com. Gold Spike’s Down & Derby Las Vegas is an unforgettable wine tion, expanded to over 12 acres Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is a 21+ event. Attendees are per- tasting experience that features in size, will feature more than 55 and Findlay Chevrolet. mitted to bring their own skates. more than 240 of the world’s finest local restaurants and food trucks Those interested in Tacos and All participants must complete wines, all of which are rated 90 showcasing their taco and tamale Tamales festival can call (702) a liability waiver. Admission to 455-8200 or visit the website at this event is free. Ladies receive points or higher by Wine Specta- creations — from the traditional, http://www.tacosandtamaleslv.com complimentary skate rentals, guys San Francisco’s award-winning tor. Sample exceptional wines and to multicultural-fusion, to totally or connect on Facebook. For more will receive a $10 beverage credit restaurant, The Slanted Door, discover new favorites—all while insane! Also featured will be a information on Clark County Parks with $10 skate rental fee. For more opens at The Forum Shops on the Las Vegas Strip. Vegan Village, an exclusively-veg- and Recreation, please visit their information or to book a table visit James Beard Award Winner Meet and mingle with top wine- an and vegetarian area, featuring website or like on Facebook. Those www.goldspike.com. Charles Phan debuts his first proj- makers and estate owners from the some of the most popular plant- interested can call Clark County Mike Kermani is an entertain- ect outside of the Bay area, The world’s best wine-growing regions. based vendors from Las Vegas Parks and Recreation at (702) 455- ment writer for the Las Vegas Slanted Door Las Vegas at The The Mirage Resort & Casino, 3400 and Southern California, offering 8200 or visit the website at Clark Tribune newspaper. He writes a Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, up their vegan-spin on traditional County Parks and Recreation also weekly column in this newspaper. The much-lauded restaurant offers Saturday, April 25, 2020, from 6 Mexican cuisine. can be found on social networking To contact Mike Kermani, email signature favorites along with Las p.m.-10 p.m.; VIP Hour from 6 Tantalize your taste buds with sites such as Twitter and Facebook mkermani@ lasvegas tribune.com Vegas exclusive dishes. p.m.-7 p.m. Guests can expect award win- Program Highlights: All wines ning Slanted Door dishes including have been rated 90 points or higher Slanted Door Spring Rolls — gulf by Wine Spectator. A delicious shrimp, pork, mint, shallot may- spread of small bites will be avail- onnaise, and peanut sauce; Crispy able to complement wine tastings. Imperial Rolls — gulf shrimp, pork All attendees will receive a souve- shoulder, vermicelli noodles, and nir Riedel tasting glass. roasted peanut; and Shaking Beef Cost: Tickets are $225 per per- — cubed filet mignon, watercress, son; VIP tickets are $350. red onion, and lime sauce; along * * * * * with exclusive dishes from Las FRIENDS! Vegas Chef de Cuisine Lanny Chin. THE MUSICAL PARODY Designed by Studio Terpeluk, FRIENDS! The Musical Parody The Slanted Door Las Vegas brings performed their first show at Paris a sense of peace with texture and Las Vegas on Monday, March 9 in calm, defined and softened by the Anthony Cools Showroom. The warmth of material, lighting, and cast posed for a photo to celebrate texture. their new home on the Las Vegas Fumed oak floors and terrazzo Strip. tile are a sleek counterpoint to the Get a glimpse of your favorite March 18-24, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 21 LifestyLes Oscar-Viewing Party By Sandy Zimmerman Derby. Darrin, he has recently acquired nu- Las Vegas Tribune merous autographs including those of Steven Photo of Darrin Race by Sandy Spielberg, Charles Bronson and Tony Curtis during the interview include Ghost Ship, The Last Samurai, and You never know who will be walking the Richard Dreyfus’ outfit from “Poseidon.” A Academy Award’s Red Carpet, Hollywood target date to open is the near future. film stars, the stars of Las Vegas’ shows, That sounds like an exhibit everyone VIP’S, and the public can also join the Red would like to see! I have been reviewing Carpet Experience. The Academy Awards celebrities since the 1985 and always enjoy honor the great talent involved in all of the something new. areas of producing these films, it’s a very Variety - The Children’s Charity par- special time that everyone can enjoy. The ticipates by raising funds at the Academy annual Variety Salutes Hollywood Oscar Awards. Variety — The Children’s Charity viewing party is held at the Brenden Theater, is an enthusiastic group of business leaders at the Palms Hotel/Casino. who donate their time, resources and energy I feel it’s always interesting to interview to positively impact the lives of children in the entertainers along the red carpet. their own communities and around the world. Darrin Race, a magician/illusionist, and All of the donations to the Academy he builds his own props! If Darrin thinks of Awards were for Variety—The Children’s a new magical concept, he puts it together, Charity, an enthusiastic group of business tests and modifies “His way.” leaders who donate their time, resources Darrin Race explained, “I’m proud to go and energy to positively impact the lives around with Lance Burton and perform my of children in their own communities and magic show for Variety, the Children’s Char- around the world. ity. My favorite illusion is levitation, having VARIETY Southern Nevada has served a girl appear out of an empty box.” more than 20,000 children and raised and Darrin’s long-time dream is to have a distributed more than $7,000,000 in grants magic and movie exhibit with authentic, and specialized equipment in our community. recreation props, wardrobe, and scenes from If you would like to get involved or for infor- famous movies past and present. It will also mation about Variety The Children’s Charity house some of the finest magic props and events during the year, contact Variety of costumes ever made, some used by famous Southern Nevada, at 3401 Sirius Ave., Suite magicians from the past. 1, Las Vegas. Tel: (702)383-8466; Email: The exhibit and showroom for live magic http://onalv.org/ andwww.varietysn.org and Elvis shows, a magic/gift shop, a Holly- * * * * * wood themed Miniature Golf course, a 1950s Award winning Sandy Zimmerman is a style diner, and for fine dining, a steak house syndicated columnist featuring Show and named after Hollywood’s original Brown Dining reviews, travel, health, spas, luxury

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Lion King, one of the films nominated in 2019 for this year’s awards.

Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher at one of the early Academy Awards events! Page 22 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 18-24, 2020 CITY BEAT DMV to serve appointment customers only Motorists are encouraged to use online services and other alternates Court Appointed Hot_Topics/COVID-19_FAQ.pdf Special Advocate Program * * * * * Effective March 16, 2020, the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program will stop all in-person trainings, orientations and other meetings with members of the public. Effective Monday, March 16, due to the The CASA Program will assist its volunteers ongoing public health concerns over the when they appear in court proceedings via spread of COVID-19, the Nevada Depart- alternate means pursuant to Administrative ment of Motor Vehicles’ offices in Carson Order 20-1. City, Las Vegas and Reno will only serve This Order will be reviewed no later than customers with appointments. The number every 30 days and shall continue in effect of customers allowed into rural offices will until modified or rescinded by a subsequent be limited as well. order. This is the third District Court Order Only customers, or those who are directly related to COVID-19, with prior orders halt- assisting a customer, will be allowed in the ing jury trials and implementing telephonic DMV waiting areas. Family and friends hearings and calling for no in-person gath- should remain at home. erings or meetings to discuss court business Boulder City temporary closures, “The health, safety, and well-being of in addition to other changes. Info on all the COVID-19 measures in place management system to manage issues from Nevada’s citizens and the DMV staff need orders can be found at https://eighthjdcourt. Boulder City staff members are looking at creation to resolution — engaging residents to come first during this time,” said DMV wordpress.com. all possible measures to keep residents safe. throughout the process. Director Julie Butler. “We are taking precau- The District Court is closely monitoring Effective today, in concert with our regional “This solution will allow residents the tions to limit the crowds and close proximity local developments in response to the recent partners, additional measures are being im- ability to report a concern immediately, from of customers in our lobbies in response to outbreak and will implement measures to plemented in and around the City to minimize the location with information that will help concerns related to the spread of COVID-19.” slow the spread of infection in our communi- contact between people. our crews find the reported issue quickly and A list of common transactions that can be ty. The Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court 1. All City Council, Committee and easily,” said City Manager Al Noyola. “It performed without visiting a DMV office has judges and staff will be doing everything commission meetings and workshops are provides a dashboard so residents can see if/ been posted on the Department website at possible to continue to serve the community postponed through April 1, 2020, unless City when their concern is addressed. The solution dmvnv.com. Customers are strongly encour- in a safe and judicious manner. For updates Council calls for a Special Meeting. allows residents to remain anonymous if they aged to transact business online and without and more information about the District 2. The Big Clean (March 28) is postponed would prefer anonymity.” visiting a DMV office. Court response, please visit our website at pending further notice. Like many apps, when you create an “Please do not visit DMV offices if you clark-countycourts.us, Facebook at Clark 3. City Hall is limiting public access account on a SeeClickFix Service, you will are able to perform your transaction online County Courts, Twitter at NV8thJDCourt or through March 23. Items may be dropped provide information such as your display or through alternate services such as kiosks, M Price@LasVegasCourts and blog at https:// off at the front security station. While staff is name, password, email address, preferred mail or fax,” Butler continued. “All cus- eighthjdcourt.wordpress.com. working on site, we ask that non-emergency geolocation, phone number, and digital im- tomers, including those with appointments, * * * * * business be handled by email or phone only. ages. The SeeClickFix terms of privacy say should visit our website first. Please do not You can call City Hall at 702.293.9329 during the company will not share e-mail addresses seek services in a rural DMV office. The regular business hours or find a staff directory with the public or third parties (except in very number of customers allowed in those offices at www.bcnv.org/Directory.aspx. limited circumstances). at one time will be limited.” 4. Utility, business license and permit * * * * * The DMV metro offices in Las Vegas and payments can be made at the back window Reno normally serve approximately 1,100 of City Hall (located in the alley between the customers per day. The DMV will be adding Rec Building and City Hall). As a reminder, appointments to enable staff to serve nearly payments can be made online at www.bcnv. that many. Appointments are booked through org, where you can also set up autopay. dmvnv.com. 5. Police fingerprint services (for back- This precaution does not impact the fol- ground checks) are temporarily suspended. lowing services: 6. Boulder City Hospital, the Southern —Drive Test Appointments (no standby Nevada State Veterans Home, and all nursing tests will be allowed) homes in Boulder City are restricting visitors. —Dealerships, Fleets, Registration Ser- Please check with each location by phone for vices and Occupational and Business Li- more information. censing Clark County closes Parks and “The CDC has suggested limiting personal —Emissions Labs Recreation facilities due to contact in the coming weeks,” Emergency —Administrative Hearings coronavirus concerns Manager/Fire Chief William Gray said. “We —Services at the Commercial Driver Until further notice, Clark County is clos- understand that residents have important con- Licensing/Motor Carrier offices in Sparks ing all Parks and Recreation facilities today cerns, but the safety, health and well-being of and on Donovan Way in Las Vegas. These due to continuing concerns about the spread our community are our most important objec- offices remain limited to CDL and Motor of coronavirus. tives. Every effort is being made to continue Carrier transactions only. At this time, outdoor park spaces will operations without putting people at risk.” “Our hearts go out to those affected by remain open to the public, although any vis- Other temporary closures include: Boul- COVID-19,” Butler added. “We appreciate itors are strongly encouraged to follow health der City Tiny Tots: Youth and Adult Sports everyone’s assistance in keeping our com- officials’ recommendations regarding social Programs: Boulder City Safe Key: Boulder munity and staff safe.” distancing and other precautions https:// City Youth Center: Boulder City Aquatic * * * * * www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/pre- Center: Special classes: Boulder City Arts pare/prevention.html. Center: Special events of 50+ in City Parks Clark County operates 63 community and Boulder City Fitness Center. centers and recreation facilities. A complete * * * * * Boulder City Police list of addresses and locations is listed on the Technology puts Boulder City Searching for Teen Runaway Parks and Recreation Department’s website services in the palm of your hand Boulder City Police are searching for a at: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/parks/ Boulder City staff announces a new plat- teen runaway. Nicholas Patterson has family Pages/default.aspx. form that will allow citizens to report qual- in the Las Vegas valley. At the time of his “These closures will help protect the ity-of-life issues and request City services: disappearance, Patterson was working at public, our workers and their families from SeeClickFix. Residents can download the American Polishing and Plating in Hender- unnecessary risk,” County Parks and Recre- app, use the City website, or call City Hall to son and a student at the Boulder City High ation Department Director Daniel Hernandez report concerns such as property complaints School. Patterson is a white male, 16 years said. “We understand the impacts of these or sidewalk issues. The platform came at the old, 6’1” tall weighing 160 lbs. He has brown steps and will look to reopen these facilities suggestion of Mayor Kiernan McManus, who hair, hazel eyes, and was last seen February as soon as health officials determine we may wanted a dashboard for residents to see in 3, 2020. do so safely.” real-time how staff respond to complaints. Please contact the Boulder City Police Nevada Eighth Judicial District During the closures, additional measures With the SeeClickFix mobile app and web Department if located at 702-293-9224. modifies services at Family Court will be taken to do some proactive cleaning tools, Boulder City residents will now be able * * * * * for protection of community of counters, work stations and computer labs to provide staff with pictures, videos, specific City Beat is a compilation of news and Chief Judge issues third administrative during the closure. Clark County has taken descriptions, and more — valuable informa- views of our editorial and writing team, along order related to COVID19 this step, in addition to recent cancellations of tion needed to get the job done efficiently. with reader submissions and topics. Readers In response to the recent outbreak of the events and activities, out of an abundance of In addition, the SeeClickFix platform pro- are invited to suggest a local topic or any Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19, Chief caution to help reduce the possibility of com- vides City officials with a centralized issue other items of interest. Judge Linda Bell and Family Division munity spread of the virus. General inquiries Presiding Judge Bryce Duckworth have de- about event and program cancellations can termined that the following modifications to be directed to the Clark County Parks and the services at the Family Court and services Recreation Department at (702) 455-8200. complex are necessary for the protection of Contact the department’s Sports Office for the community. The Family Law Self-Help Center information about sports leagues by phone at (702) 455-8241 or email: ccprssports@ Effective March 16, 2020, the Family Law Self-Help Center will stop providing clarkcountynv.gov. in-person services to the public. All services Clark County officials are continuing to will be provided via telephone and email. The monitor the coronavirus situation in coor- Self-Help Center can be reached via email at dination with state, local and federal health [email protected]. And via telephone at officials and will keep the public advised (702) 455-1500 or (702) 386-1070. of any updates. As a result of coronavirus The Family Mediation Center concerns, Clark County has implemented Effective March 16, 2020, the Family Me- additional cleaning and sanitizing efforts diation Center will stop providing in-person in all our facilities. Hand sanitizer stations U.S. Hwy 95 upgrades at Cold Creek, mediation services. All mediations will occur have been added in some areas, and signage via telephone or other alternate means. All has been posted throughout county build- child interviews/parent-child observations ings encouraging regular hand washing, minor traffic delays in Clark County will be cancelled and FMC will refer each good cough and sneeze etiquette, and other The Nevada Department of Transporta- Construction is scheduled to start March 23, case back to the designated judicial depart- recommended hygiene practices to limit the tion (NDOT) is making a $457,000 upgrade with anticipated completion by May. Work ment for further orders/instructions. spread of viruses. to northbound U.S. Highway 95 near Cold will occur from 6 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. daily, Donna’s House Central The Southern Nevada Health District’s Creek in Clark County. (Cold Creek is located Monday through Friday. Effective March 16, 2020, Donna’s House website, www.southernnevadahealthdistrict. about 40 miles northwest of Las Vegas in the Motorists should use caution while travel- Central will stop providing all supervised org/coronavirus, is a recommended local re- Toiyabe National Forest). The project calls ling through the work zone, heed construction visitation services and program orientations. source for staying informed of the evolving for partly filling in the earthen median to signage, and take alternate detour routes, if DHC will refer each supervised visitation coronavirus situation. Residents also can call extend the left turn lane to Cold Creek Road possible. NDOT works with Waze to inform case back to the designated judicial depart- the Health District’s Information Phone Line: by roughly 1,000 feet. Las Vegas Paving is the public about planned highway restric- ment for further orders/instructions. DHC (702) 759-INFO (4636), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the general contractor. tions, but unscheduled construction changes, will work with the Marshals Division and the Monday-Friday. The work zone will squeeze northbound closures and restrictions are possible due to Family Mediation Center to ensure that ser- State of Nevada COVID-19 website U.S. Highway down to one travel lane for weather or other factors. For the latest state vices for supervised child custody exchanges page: http://dpbh.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/ about one-quarter mile near Cold Creek highway conditions, visit nvroads.com or call continue in an efficient and safe manner. dpbhnvgov/content/Programs/OPHIE/dta/ Road, resulting in possible travel delays. 511 before driving. March 18-24, 2020 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 23 CITY BEAT Nevada Eighth Judicial District Order halts jury trials, implements telephonic hearings and other measures to protect community 3. Persons who have been asked to SBA continues to assist small businesses self-quarantine by any doctor, hospital, or with counseling and navigating their own health agency; preparedness plans through our network of 4. Persons who have been diagnosed with 68 District Offices and numerous Resource coronavirus or who has had contact in the past Partners located around the country. The SBA 14 days with anyone who has been diagnosed will continue to provide every small business with CoVID-19; or with the most effective and customer-focused 5. Persons with unexplained fever, cough response possible during these times of un- or shortness of breath. certainty.” Anyone attempting to enter in violation Process for Accessing SBA’s Coronavirus of these protocols will be denied entry by (COVID-19) Disaster Relief Lending District Court Marshals. —The Small Business Administration District Court Administration is also or- is offering designated states and territories dered to establish a customer service number low-interest federal disaster loans for work- in cooperation with the Las Vegas Municipal ing capital to small businesses suffering District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell Court and Las Vegas Justice Court to assist substantial economic injury as a result of issued and Administrative Order today that all persons unable to enter the court facility the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Upon a re- alters court procedures effective immediately because of exposure or illness. quest received from a state’s or territory’s to protect the community during COVID-19 This order issued by the chief judge shall Governor, SBA will issue under its own pandemic. be reviewed no later than every 30 days and authority, as provided by the Coronavirus On March 12, 2020, Governor Steve shall continue until modified or rescinded by Preparedness and Response Supplemental Sisolak declared a state of emergency in a subsequent order. Appropriations Act that was recently signed Nevada in response to the recent outbreak of The Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court by the President, an Economic Injury Disaster the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Given judges and staff will be doing everything Loan declaration. the severity of the risk posed to the public by possible to continue to serve the community —Any such Economic Injury Disaster uncertainty as a result of COVID-19. To assist COVID-19, and after consultation with the in a safe and judicious manner. For updates Loan assistance declaration issued by the during this time, NV Energy will suspend dis- Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice Kristina and more information about the District SBA makes loans available to small busi- connects for non-payment for our customers Pickering, the Chief Judge of the District Court response, please visit our website at nesses and private, non-profit organizations directly impacted by this crisis. We will also Court has determined that alterations to court clark-countycourts.us, Facebook at Clark in designated areas of a state or territory to waive late fees and deposits for customers procedure are necessary for the protection of County Courts, Twitter at NV8thJDCourt or help alleviate economic injury caused by the who experience financial hardships related the community. M Price@LasVegasCourts and blog at https:// Coronavirus (COVID-19). to COVID-19, or are unable to pay due to District Court will continue to accept fil- eighthjdcourt.wordpress.com. —SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance self-isolation. Please contact our customer ings and continue to operate managing cases * * * * * will coordinate with the state’s or territory’s care center to make alternative payment ar- within the parameters of the order. Governor to submit the request for Economic rangements if you are directly impacted by All currently scheduled non-essential Injury Disaster Loan assistance. the COVID-19 threat. District Court hearings are ordered to be —Once a declaration is made for desig- —NV Energy will continue to have cus- conducted by video or telephonic means; nated areas within a state, the information on tomer service representatives available to decided on the papers; or rescheduled unless the application process for Economic Injury assist you. In addition, we have a variety of otherwise directed by a District Court judge. Disaster Loan assistance will be made avail- service options available via the NV Energy A call center at 702-455-4472 will take call able to all affected communities. app or online at nvenergy.com. Rather than starting Monday morning to r assist with —SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans visiting a payment location or kiosk, you rescheduling court appearance, arranging for offer up to $2 million in assistance and can can pay bills, schedule move in or move out appearance by alternative means or provide provide vital economic support to small busi- service, view your energy usage and much other information based on the circumstances nesses to help overcome the temporary loss more from your computer or mobile device. of the appearance. of revenue they are experiencing. You can also sign up for email and text alerts Essential case types and hearings will —These loans may be used to pay fixed through MyAccount so that we can notify continue to be heard through in-person debts, payroll, accounts payable and other you if there are outages due to storm events appearances, although appearance by alter- bills that can’t be paid because of the disas- or equipment failure, and keep you updated native means under Nevada Supreme Court Ninth Circuit to reschedule oral ter’s impact. The interest rate is 3.75 percent on restoration times. Rule Part IX is encouraged when possible. arguments of high-profile cases in for small businesses without credit available —To ensure you continue to receive Essential case types and hearings include Las Vegas and cancels UNLV sitting elsewhere; businesses with credit available safe, reliable electric and gas service, we are the following: Due to concerns over community spread of elsewhere are not eligible. The interest rate putting in place increased cleaning regimes —In-custody criminal sentencings, bail the Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19, for non-profits is 2.75 percent. at our facilities to help keep our employees motions, and probation revocation hearings two high-profile cases on calendar for March —SBA offers loans with long-term repay- healthy in order to serve you. While we are until arrangements can be made to hear these 23, 2019, at the Lloyd D. George United ments in order to keep payments affordable, decreasing the number of external meetings matters by alternative means; States Courthouse in Las Vegas will be re- up to a maximum of 30 years. Terms are we hold in our buildings, please know we —Criminal arraignments; scheduled at a later date and location to be determined on a case-by-case basis, based continue to be committed to meeting your —Civil commitment cases; determined. The special sitting on March 24 upon each borrower’s ability to repay. needs and we will be available by telephone, —Guardianship matters except for com- at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Wil- —SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans email and other communications channels. pliance related hearings which include annual liam S. Boyd School of Law, also has been are just one piece of the expanded focus of the All of these actions, and many others, are accountings. Given the vulnerability of the cancelled. Below are the two high-profile federal government’s coordinated response, being taken in an effort to make sure we guardianship populations, all protected per- cases to be rescheduled: and the SBA is strongly committed to provid- protect the health of our employees and the sons shall appear by alternative means; —USA v. Cliven Bundy, et al, Case 18- ing the most effective and customer-focused customers that we interact with on a daily —Domestic temporary or extended pro- 10287 response possible. basis. tection orders; —USA v. Todd Engel, Case 18-10293 For additional information, please con- We will continue to work with federal, —Juvenile delinquency matters; Following the guidance provided by the tact the SBA disaster assistance customer state and local authorities to ensure we are —Abuse and neglect preliminary protec- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the service center. Call 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: positioned to serve our customers. While tive hearings; Ninth Circuit has been following all recom- 1-800-877-8339) or e-mail disastercustom- there may be a lot of uncertainty surrounding —High-risk protective orders; mendations promoted by the Centers for Disease [email protected]. COVID-19 and its effect on our daily lives, —Civil temporary restraining orders Control and Prevention (CDC). The court will * * * * * one thing is certain: NV Energy will keep and preliminary/permanent injunctive relief continue to assess the situation. Please check Message from Doug Cannon, the lights on for you and for Nevada. Please hearings. the court’s website at https://www.ca9.uscourts. NV Energy President and CEO don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 702-402- —Probate petitions for orders of crema- gov/ for announcements about any changes Like all of you, we are closely monitoring 5555 in southern Nevada or 775-834-4444 tion. to hearings or sittings in other locations. The the coronavirus (COVID-19) threat and its in northern Nevada, or visit nvenergy.com if —Other than jury trials, case-by-case court will directly notify the parties about any impact on our community. We are committed we can be of assistance. exceptions may be ordered at the discretion such changes. to protecting the health of our employees Sincerely, of a District Court Judge. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears so that NV Energy can execute on plans to Doug Cannon All jury trials, civil and criminal, sched- appeals of cases decided by executive branch ensure you continue to have safe, reliable President and Chief Executive Officer uled in District Court for the next 30 days will agencies and federal trial courts in nine west- electric and gas service. We are here to serve NV Energy be suspended and will be rescheduled as the ern states and two Pacific Island jurisdictions. you and the state of Nevada during this un- * * * * * court calendar allows. No summonsed pro- The court normally meets monthly in Seattle, precedented time, as together we address the City Beat is a compilation of news and spective jurors are to appear. Any currently San Francisco, and Pasadena, California; health risks posed by COVID-19. Here are views of our editorial and writing team, along ongoing jury trial will finish. every other month in Portland, Oregon; three just a few of the actions we are taking: with reader submissions and topics. Readers The order shall operate to stay trial in civil times per year in Honolulu; and twice a year —Many of you may be experiencing not are invited to suggest a local topic or any cases for purposes of NRCP 41(e). The time in Anchorage, Alaska. only health uncertainty, but also financial other items of interest. period of any continuance entered as a result * * * * * of this order shall be excluded under for pur- poses of calculating speedy trial under NRS 178.556(1) and NRS 174.511 as the Court finds the that ends of justice served by taking that action outweigh the interests of the par- ties and the public in a speedy trial. Absent further order of the Court or any individual judge, the period of exclusion shall be from March 16, 2020 through April 17, 2020.The Court may extend the period of exclusion as circumstances warrant. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Con- trol has advised people to take precautions and that the best way to prevent illness is to avoid exposure. As a result, District Court Administration is ordered to post a notice at the entrance of all district court facilities advising the following people that they may SBA to provide small businesses not enter the court facility: impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) 1. Persons who in the last 14 days have up to $2 million in disaster traveled to a country designated as a Level 3 assistance loans travel health notice according to the Centers SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued for Disease Control and Prevention. Cur- the following statement today in response to rently those countries include: China, Iran, the President’s address to the nation: South Korea, Austria, Belgium, Czech Re- “The President took bold, decisive action public, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, to make our 30 million small businesses more Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, resilient to Coronavirus-related economic Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxem- disruptions. Small businesses are vital eco- bourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, nomic engines in every community and state, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and they have helped make our economy Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican the strongest in the world. Our Agency will City. The list is subject to change by the CDC. work directly with state Governors to provide 2. Persons who reside or have close con- targeted, low-interest disaster recovery loans tact with someone who has travelled to any to small businesses that have been severely foreign country within the last 14 days; impacted by the situation. Additionally, the Page 24 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 18-24, 2020 Moving from buy-in to engagement: Why buy-in may not be enough By Doug Dickerson larger than themselves. Your ‘why’, and Liz stincelli as a leader, provides purpose and “None of us is as smart as all of direction that gives those who fol- us.” — Ken Blanchard low you something to believe in. It In his book, The 21 Irrefutable appeals to others on an emotional Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell level and makes work feel less like devotes a chapter to Law 14 — work and more like a purpose. The Law of Buy-In. In it he states, Communication “People don’t at first follow worthy Once buy-in has been achieved, causes. They follow worthy leaders now the real work begins. How do who promote worthwhile causes. you harness the momentum that People buy into the leader first, then buy-in gives you and turn it into the leader’s vision.” This statement action steps that advance you? We is profoundly true, simple, and believe communication is essential Successful leaders play the role to buy into that vision. Successful complicated all at the same time. and that it should take place on a of coach and supporter with an em- leaders are able to encourage others Many leaders and many more regular basis. phasis on helping others succeed. to move beyond buy-in to becom- organizations work diligently on American psychologist, Rollo DoUg DICkErsoN They invest their time and resourc- ing fully engaged in their work. buy-in. We aren’t knocking it, we May, believed that “Communica- es into building others up. We are Engaged employees have a sense understand that without it, you’re erything else is in jeopardy. With tion leads to community, that is, drawn to those who want the best of purpose and know that they are dead in the water. But making the this in mind, we have identified to understanding, intimacy, and for us and will use their strengths to making a difference. They feel safe transition from buy-in to engage- four essentials that we believe are mutual valuing.” This sense of help us achieve our goals. Your em- and included because of open and ment can be difficult. necessary for engagement. community fosters an environment ployees are more likely to become ongoing communication. They feel Here’s what we know. The lat- Purpose where others feel safe to collabo- fully engaged when they know that supported by a leader who serves as est 2019 Employee Engagement The hardest task for you as a rate, cooperate, and compromise. you will always be there to offer a coach. And, they feel a sense of Report from TINYpulse found that leader is to get the buy-in. Selling These connections form trusting support and catch them if they fall. ownership and accountability for employee loyalty is decreasing. the ‘why’ to a prospective team relationships that earn a commit- Accountability their work. 43 percent of workers would be member or client puts your vision ment from others. The safety and Engagement is not hard to mea- Final Thoughts willing to leave their companies to the test every time. And, the inclusion of the relationships built sure, but we believe you must keep Lay a strong foundational cul- for a 10 percent salary increase. A truth be told, before they buy into on open communication enhance your finger on the pulse of your ture for your employees by deliber- staggering 44 percent of employees the vision, they buy into you as a engagement. organization at all times. ately sharing a meaningful purpose, don’t feel they have sufficient op- leader. Oftentimes the crisis of buy- Coaching Accountability boils down to building relationships through portunities for professional growth in is not about the organization or We believe that engagement is taking ownership of one’s own open communication, serving as a in their current position. Less than product, it’s the leadership. the life-blood of your organization. thoughts, words, actions, and re- supportive coach, and giving them one-third of people believe they Everyone is searching for mean- With that in mind, it must not only actions. One of the greatest keys control and accountability for their have a strong culture. ing and purpose. People thrive be communicated regularly, but it to accountability is the level of work. This foundation will move We can’t say enough about the when they feel their work is mean- must also be given priority. With control people feel they possess you from buy-in to engagement. importance of buy-in. It means so ingful. This meaning is not found this in mind, ownership must be over their work. When employees And, active engagement is the key much for so many reasons. But in the work itself, it is found in taken at all levels and coaching is are in control of the “what, when, to success. without active engagement, ev- connecting their work to a purpose critical to how it’s done. and how” of a decision or action, * * * * * their ownership and accountability Doug Dickerson is a syndicated BEHIND THE MIKE skyrockets. As a result of taking columnist. He writes a weekly col- ownership of their work, people umn for this newspaper. To contact The Speed of the Leader… will become more engaged. Doug Dickerson go to www.doug- By Michael A. Aun I had to compete as well. At the end of the day, worthy dickerson.net. To learn more about My eldest sister Mary Delle That led to me winning the leaders are the ones who effectively Liz Stincelli visit her website at was affectionately called “Myrt” school competition and the South lay out their vision and get others https://www.stincelliadvisors.com/ by friends and family. We all had Carolina Oratorical Speech Con- nicknames. Older brother, George tests. Thanks Mary… I would had the moniker “Buzz.” not have been interested had you Mine was “Yogi,” because I had not led the way. Leaders show by an amazing resemblance to New doing. York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra. I went on to win the World I also looked a lot like the guy on Championship of Public Speaking Mad Magazine, Alfred E. Newman. for Toastmasters International in The neighborhood bully, Joe 1978. Would I have even considered Clyde Leaphart, kicked out my competing against 175,000 speak- front tooth after I tackled him ers from 60 countries throughout during a friendly afternoon game the world had it not been for the of football on South Lake Drive in seed planted by my mentor and big downtown Lexington, SC. sister, Mary? I doubt it. In my early years it was great MICHAEL A. AUN With 11 kids, parents could only for spitting. I could send a stream She was President of her class give just so much individual time. further than any kid on the block. and a trailblazer, not just in our Mary became a surrogate mother to When I finally became girl con- home but also in our community. many of my siblings. It broke my scious, it became a bit of a liability. I admired her and looked up to heart when she decided to pursue Nobody wants to be seen with a her in so many ways. I ran for the the Catholic Convent after graduat- gap-toothed guy. Finally, my cous- House of Representatives in South ing from high school. It was like I in, Dr. Joseph “Skeet” Mack, put Carolina in 1980, thanks in part to had lost a mother instead of gaining in a “falsie” for me and I regained the inspiration of Mary. another kind of “sister.” my dignity. She was editor of “The Cat’s Mary is no longer a nun, but she I mention Myrt this week be- Paw,” our high school yearbook remains an inspiration to me. She cause she was my inspiration and was the reason I got interested holds two Masters’ Degrees and growing up. Mary, as she prefers in writing. I subsequently became was a Senior Professor with DeVry to be called today, was the oldest the Sports Editor of “The Wildcat,” University in New Brunswick, New of the eleven Aun children, all of the LHS school newspaper. Jersey, where she has taught for whom are still alive today. She was George, a/k/a “Buzz” was the over a quarter century. She also has however my parent’s fourth born. Art Editor. I suspect we both pur- a marriage and family counseling Mama Alice lost her first three sued journalistic interests because practice. before giving birth to Mary. Mary led the way. The speed of Mary is my “shero,” a word that She was more than a “big sister” the leader is usually the speed of I have coined that fits her perfectly. to me. Mary was a surrogate moth- the pack. She was and is my mentor. I have er, a mentor and the reason I began I later became the Sports Editor learned two things about a mentor. writing and speaking. at the Lexington-Dispatch News. They will tell you what you are A great athlete who played bas- Today “Behind the Mike” appears doing right in life, but they also ketball at Lexington High School, in 1,500 weekly newspapers and love you enough to tell you what she was as good as any in her day. periodicals in 41 countries. you need to change. Thank you, She was also a cheerleader and a I would not be in the speaking Mary, my “shero.” Sundays from 11.30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Student Body Leader in every re- business today were it not for Mary. Michael Aun is a syndicated col- Please call 775-513-0942 spect. I pursued football, baseball She was a participant and winner of umnist and writes a weekly column for more information and track because Mary was a great the school Oratorical Speech Con- for this newspaper. To contact Mi- basketball player. test and was Miss DAR. Naturally, chael Aun go to www.aunline.com. OUT WITH CABLE. IN WITH SAVINGS. $ † ™ Get a 100 AT&T Visa® Reward Card when you sign up for DIRECTV SELECT Package or above. MUST MAINTAIN SVC & REDEEM W/IN 75 DAYS (CARD IN 4 WKS). Ends 8/15/18. Restrs apply. See below for o er details.

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Lots of full retirement age, you can file a you misunderstand the rules, with “restricted application” for a benefit the result that you’re leaving money based on your spouse’s earnings, on the table. without also claiming the personal So here is your guide to spou- benefit you’re owed. At age 70, you sal benefits. I’m writing from the can switch to your personal benefit, which will have grown at 8 percent point of view of a wife filing on her per year plus the inflation rate. husband’s earnings record, but the What if you’re divorced? same rules apply to either spouse. You get the same benefits as a First, what is a current spouse, if your marriage spousal benefit? lasted at least 10 years and you are It’s a payment originally de- now single. Also, you can claim the signed for women who left the spousal benefit even if your ex has workforce to raise children. You not retired, provided that he is eli- need 10 years of work (40 quarters) gible for benefits and you have been to claim a retirement benefit of your divorced for at least two years. If own. If you worked less (or not at you’ve been working, however, you all), or your earnings were very low, will probably find that sticking with you can get a spousal benefit based his own full retirement age. If you based on your personal earnings. Yours: The Secrets to Maxing Out your own benefit is the better deal. on the earnings of your husband. claim earlier, you’ll receive less. When he finally quits work and Your Social Security. If your per- Special rules cover the disabled How much is the What if you worked 10-plus goes on Social Security, the spousal sonal benefit is smaller, it will be or retirees with children who are spousal benefit? years and earned a amount you can receive depends topped up to the spousal level. under 18. But for most of you, this It depends on your age when Social Security retirement on your personal benefit’s size. If If you file when your husband road map works. you claim it. If you wait until your benefit of your own? it’s higher than what you’d get as a has already retired, Social Security Jane Bryant Quinn is a personal full retirement age (somewhere Here’s where claiming gets spouse, you’ll continue to receive will normally assume that you’re finance expert and the author of between 66 and 67), you’ll get half tricky. If your husband has not that same, higher amount, says Phil- claiming your personal and your How to Make Your Money Last. She of what your husband could get at retired, you can file for a benefit ip Moeller, coauthor of Get What’s potential spousal benefit at the writes regularly for the Bulletin. Should You Claim Social Security at 70? By Maurie Backman The Motley Fool If you’re not familiar with Social Security, you might assume that there’s a single point in time at which you become eligible for ben- efits. After all, that’s how Medicare works — you’re covered once you turn 65, but not before. Social Security works different- ly, however. While the benefits you collect are based on how much you earned during your working years, the age at which you file for those benefits can cause them to go up, go down, or stay the same. And you actually get an eight-year window to claim benefits that kicks off at age 62 and closes at age 70. (Tech- nically, you’re not required to file at 70, but there’s no reason not to, which we’ll get into in just a bit.) Now here’s what you need to know about that eight-year win- dow: Smack in the middle of it is your full retirement age (FRA), which is the age at which you’re entitled to your full monthly benefit without a reduction. For workers born in 1960 or later, that age is 67. If you were born prior to 1967, your FRA is 66, or 66 and a certain number of months. For each month you file for have a steady paycheck. Of course, See, one lesser-known fact about retirement age of 67. Waiting until money to pay your bills. In that benefits prior to FRA, your benefits you might very well end up paying Social Security is that it’s designed 70 to take benefits will boost each case, you’re better off collecting are reduced by a certain amount, taxes on your benefits regardless of to pay you roughly the same life- payment to $1,860, but you’ll col- benefits than racking up painful but on the flip side, holding off your work status, but it’s something time benefit regardless of when you lect 36 fewer payments off the bat. credit card debt. Incidentally, this on benefits past FRA will boost to consider nonetheless. first file. The logic is that delaying If you live until 82-1/2, you’ll wind type of scenario isn’t so unusual, them by 8 percent each year. This Reasons you shouldn’t benefits will boost each individual up with $279,000 in Social Security as a good 60 percent of Americans incentive, however, runs out at age wait until 70 to claim payment, but you’ll also collect income regardless of whether you wind up having to leave the work- 70, which is why there’s no sense Social Security fewer payments in your lifetime. file at 67 versus 70. But if you pass force earlier than anticipated. in waiting past that point to file for While there are certain scenarios But this formula assumes that you away even a year sooner, you’ll end Claiming Social Security at 70 Social Security. This is why 70 is where it pays to wait until 70 to take live an average life expectancy. If up losing money by virtue of having can be a wise move, but it’s one that considered the latest age to sign up benefits, in some cases, delaying you pass away at a relatively young waited. Therefore, if your health is can backfire as well. for Social Security. The question is: that long is a bad idea. One such age, you could end up losing out iffy, it makes sense to jump on those Your best bet? Is it also the best age to file? circumstance is if your health is on Social Security income in your benefits sooner. Weigh the pros and cons of filing Reasons to claim poor and you have reason to believe lifetime. Another reason not to wait un- at different ages. With any luck, Social Security at 70 you’ll pass away sooner than the Imagine you’re entitled to a full til 70 is if you’re forced to retire you’ll land on the decision that The primary motivator behind typical senior. monthly benefit of $1,500 at a full sooner than planned and need the works out best for you. filing for Social Security at 70 is to increase your payments for life. And there are several reasons you might want that boost. For one Receive Social Security benefits? Keep your thing, it’s just nice to have extra money, but more so than that, many seniors enter retirement address up-to-date with My Social Security with little to no savings. If you’re By Barbara Duckett mation up to date. Within minutes one of them, and you’re therefore Social Security Public Affairs you’ll have access to your personal counting on Social Security to pay Specialist in Las Vegas information as well as control over your bills, then you’ll want to get Keeping your address up to important documents like your as much money as possible out of date with a my Social Security ac- Benefit Statement (SSA-1099), those benefits. count helps us mail your important which can be replaced if you lose it. Another reason to wait on Social documents to the correct place. If While you’re there, you can Security is if you’re still working you receive benefits, you can use also check to see if your earnings in your late 60s and don’t need the my Social Security to update your record is correct. Social Security money. Now you may have heard address. If you’ve moved recently, keeps a record of how much you’ve made so that you get the benefits that if you remain employed and file updating your information sooner you deserve. We can only pay you for benefits, a portion will be with- rather than later will help us de- your correct benefit if your records liver important documents to you, held, but that only applies if you’re are correct. working and claiming Social Secu- including: Putting you in control of your rity prior to FRA. Once you reach —Your Social Security Benefit future is a key part of securing FRA, you can work and collect Statement (SSA-1099); today and tomorrow, and having benefits simultaneously without —Important notices; and information to you. your identity. For more information your correct mailing address helps having to worry about a reduction. —Your Medicare card when Another important reason to about the new Medicare card, visit us get important documents and You might, however, pay taxes you first enroll or if you need a make sure your address is up to go.medicare.gov/newcard. payments to you. With my Social on your benefits in that scenario. replacement. date is because of new Medicare If you don’t have a my Social Security, we help you receive the That’s because Social Security is Even if you get your benefits by cards. Your new card has a new Security account already, you can information you need, when you taxed at the federal level when your direct deposit, Social Security must Medicare Number that’s unique to open one at www.socialsecurity. need it. Open or access your safe earnings exceed a certain threshold, have your correct address so we can you, instead of your Social Secu- gov/myaccount. This is the easiest and secure account today at www. which is likely to happen if you send letters and other important rity number. This will help protect way for you to keep your infor- socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Page 26 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 18-24, 2020 What You Need To Know By Dr Nina Radcliff Sleep strengthens your defense

against COVID-19 —Avoid stimulating or stressful temperature and even smells — all difficult for you to fall (and stay) By Dr. Nina Radcliff, MD of our nation report they regular- activities like working late on proj- have a direct impact on your abil- asleep. Avoid caffeine (including Losing sleep or not getting ly get a solid night’s sleep. And ects, or other doings that could send ity to fall asleep, stay asleep, and teas, sodas, energy drinks, choc- enough quality sleep will hurt millions more report a problem you into a “fight or flight” mode. wake up feeling well-rested and olate) at least six hours before your body’s immune system and, of insomnia, a medical condition —Aim to power-down to tran- energized. bedtime. in turn, greatly compromise your involving difficulty falling or re- sition into relaxing/lulling your —If your room is too warm or —Alcohol lowers the quality body’s ability to effectively fight maining asleep. body and mind to sleep and quality too cold, it makes it more chal- of your sleep, interfering with the off infections. Steps to Good slumber — turning down sounds/ lenging to doze off. Aim for a deeper, restorative stages of your The Centers for Disease Con- Nights of Sleep noises of the day. bedroom temp of 60 to 67 degrees sleep. Experts agree it is best not trol and Prevention (CDC) has There are simple steps you —If you can’t get “that” off Fahrenheit. to drink in the late evening. issued warnings asking everyone can take to have a good night’s your mind, an effective action you —Stay on schedule. Going to Regular, quality sleep is essen- to prepare and brace themselves, sleep, starting tonight. Daily sleep can take is writing your pressing sleep and waking up at the same tial in helping to defend yourself taking designated preventative practices are key, making a huge issues or nagging thoughts then time every day—even on week- against COVID-19 while you measures including distancing and difference between a restless night putting them away, to be dealt with ends—is crucial for setting your are taking the other precautions infectious hygiene actions. I want and restful slumber. Known as tomorrow. body’s internal clock (your circa- I have shared recently and, too, to ensure the understanding that “Sleep Hygiene,” experts have —Dim the lights as you get clos- dian rhythm). are outlined on the CDC website getting regular, quality sleep is also identified key influences that can er to bedtime. It helps your body —Average, healthy adults need (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavi- a critical, protective action you can help you maximize the hours you increase melatonin, a hormone 7-plus hours/night on a regular rus/2019-ncov/about/index.html). take to improve your immunity and spend sleeping — even if you that makes you sleepy. When it basis with 3-5 y/o needing 10-13 Stay aware and be vigilant! defend yourself against viruses and experience sleep disturbances af- is dark, melatonin levels elevate. hours; 6-12 y/o needing 9-12 hours; * * * * * disease. And, too, good nights of fected by insomnia, time changes, Conversely, light, whether it is from and teens 8-10 hours. This article is for general in- sleep are essential to rebuilding a or shift work. the sun, or artificial sources such as —Heavy eating close to bedtime formation only and should not be struggling immune system. The key is to have good practic- lightbulbs, televisions, computers can disrupt sleep. Eat lightly several used for the diagnosis or treatment Sleep is essential to your good es that help you prepare to turn in or laptops, tablets, or smartphones, hours before your bedtime. of medical conditions and cannot health — and boosts your natural, to bed… before sleep time. And, if inhibits the sleep hormone. So —In addition to being addictive, substitute for the advice from your built-in defense system against don’t have trouble getting ZZZ’s, make sure to turn off, unplug, and nicotine is also a stimulant that medical professional. Dr. Nina has harmful, disease-causing germs, these influences can prevent devel- power-down electronics. increases blood pressure and heart used all reasonable care in com- known as pathogens. Our immune oping future sleep issues: —Think comfort. Comfort of rate, making it challenging to fall piling the current information but system works to block and destroy —Create a bedtime routine your bedroom (and you) at bedtime asleep. And, as nicotine levels drop it may not apply to you and your bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, of relaxing, quieting activities at isn’t just a luxury, it’s important to while sleeping, you may even ex- symptoms. Always consult a doctor and fungi that can make you ill. least an hour prior to going to bed: your quality of sleep. Comfortable perience withdrawal and wake up. or other health care professional Powerful!! playing soft music, reading, taking conditions of your bedroom and bed —A stimulant, caffeine takes for diagnosis and treatment of Yet, sadly, less than 50 percent a warm bath, or praying/meditating. — sights, sounds, feelings, textures, time to wear off and can make it medical conditions.

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The cal scale than GCMs are able to * * * * * globalthe 501(c)3climate models? nonprofit -- Rich W., many greenhouse gas emissions in Seattle, WA the atmosphere. Climate science points are then laid out in a grid provide,” adds ClimatePrediction. EarthTalk® is produced by EarthTalkScientists (and. Toeconomists donate, and has come a long way since its covering the planet’s surface. The net. “Regional models provide one Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss for businessvisit www.earthtalk.org. people) love to create early days a few decades back, but more points at play, the finer the res- solution to this problem.” the 501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. models to help predict future out- most of what we think will happen olution (and accuracy) of the model. UW’s Climate Impacts Group To donate, visit www.earthtalk. comesSend as questions a way to direct to: quesplanning- regarding global warming comes Nowadays climate researchers has been able to leverage its exper- org. 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