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Young People Crowd a Florida FEMA Site in Hopes of Vaccination

Last Updated March 7, 2021, 10:53 p.m. ET March 7, 2021, 10:53 p.m. ET States chart their own courses ahead of C.D.C. guidance on what, if any, restrictions should apply to the vaccinated. Thousands gather for Pope Francis’ final appearance in Iraq. Here’s …

Council asks Garcetti to use FEMA funds to shelter homeless

As the pandemic continues to run its course, homeless people continue to be affected by COVID-19 at disproportionate rates — all while hotel rooms nearby remain vacant.  In early February, the Biden administration announced its commitment to provide …

Anyone 18 or older who showed up at Florida City FEMA site given COVID-19 shot, even non-eligible

FLORIDA CITY, Fla. – On Saturday, anyone who showed up that was 18 or over with a doctor’s note or not, who did or didn’t meet eligibility requirements were able to get a COVID-19 shot at a FEMA site in Florida City. It is unclear why workers administered …

NerdWallet: No flood insurance? Here’s where to get help

This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet.  If a flood wrecks your house and belongings, and you don’t have flood insurance, you may feel as though you’ve lost everything. But once the floodwaters recede, help is available to get you back on …

About 50 people were vaccinated at a Florida site despite being ineligible

About 50 people were vaccinated Saturday at a site in south Florida despite not being eligible, according to a Federal Emergency Management Agency spokesperson. It all began when “some individuals” arrived at a vaccination site in Florida City, about 40 …

Deep freeze just latest disaster to befall Houston's needy

HOUSTON (AP) — Ernest and Hester Collins already faced their share of hardships before last month's deadly winter storm plunged much of Texas into a deep freeze and knocked out power to millions of homes, including their modest rental in one of Houston …

Vaccine site in Florida City overrun after false rumors said all could come

FLORIDA CITY, Fla. (AP/WSVN) — A South Florida vaccination site had so few eligible takers Saturday that it started inoculating any adult who wanted a shot rather than let the vaccine on hand go to waste. Word spread, and on Sunday, the Florida City …

Businessinsider.co.za | Thousands of people who visited a Covid-19 vaccination site in the US received wrong dosage - ...

A woman receives a vaccine at the Oakland Coliseum on February 16. Aric Crabb/MediaNews Group/East Bay Times via Getty Images An estimated 4,300 people received less of the Pfizer vaccine than they should have, KTVU reported. Too little of the …

Thousands of people who visited a COVID-19 vaccination site in California reportedly received the wrong dose, but ...

A woman receives a vaccine at the Oakland Coliseum on February 16. Aric Crabb/MediaNews Group/East Bay Times via Getty Images An estimated 4,300 people received less of the Pfizer vaccine than they should have, KTVU reported March 4. Too little of …

Arizona COVID-19 updates: Variant cases in US have doubled since Feb. 18

Arizona reported 1,335 new COVID-19 cases and five new known deaths on Sunday, a decrease in cases from Saturday when it reported 1,735 new COVID-19 cases and 54 new deaths. Percent positivity, which refers to the percent of COVID-19 diagnostic tests that …

Thousands of people who visited a COVID-19 vaccination site in California received the wrong dosage, report says

An estimated 4,300 people received less of the Pfizer vaccine than they should have, KTVU reported. Too little of the vaccine was administered due to a problem with new syringes, the media outlet said. California health officials have said patients will be …

COVID-19 vaccine registration site crashes due to last-minute changes as IL expands eligibility

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Big changes to the state's largest vaccination site are now limiting vaccination appointments at the United Center to Chicagoans only -at least for the time being, officials announced Sunday. The shift comes after the federal emergency …

Stinson Beach to devise sea-level rise defense plan

Stinson Beach will launch a multi-year effort to craft its first sea-level rise defense plan as oceans threaten to swallow up beaches, roads and waterfront homes by the end of the century. The community is the most immediately vulnerable to sea-level rise …

County awarded federal funds for food and shelter programs

Bryan County has been awarded federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program; The Salvation Army will serve as the administrating agent. Bryan County will receive for Phase 38 $11,054.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter …

FEMA aid available for Marlin residents

MARLIN, Texas — Residents in Marlin can apply for FEMA aid until April 23. By visiting this website, residents can access the application and request aid. The money that is granted by FEMA must be used for the purposes it is given for. This means if you …

From shortage to choice: FEMA sites now offering Pfizer or J&J shots

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Starting Saturday morning, both the Pfizer and the Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available at the Gateway Mall, Normandy Community Center and Hammond Senior Center sites in Jacksonville. Each eligible person receiving a vaccine at …

Florida City Vaccination Site Overwhelmed After False Rumor It Had No Restrictions

FLORIDA CITY (CBSMiami/AP) — A day after low demand, a Florida City vaccination site was overwhelmed after a false rumor started it would take all comers. The problem was made worse when State Sen. Annette Taddeo incorrectly tweeted that the federally- …

Kentucky Residents Recovering After Heavy Flooding

Heavy rains flooded parts of Kentucky, and those who were forced to evacuate returned to water-logged homes and businesses. In some areas, people have to live tents as they try to make repairs. LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: Back-to-back ice and snowstorms …

LIVE BLOG: Greensboro FEMA COVID-19 vaccination site accepting appointments

SPECIAL RAPPORT. WE’RE TAKING A PAUSE NOW TO HEAR DIRECTLY FROM GOVERNOR ROY COOPER AND HIS COVID-19. GOVERNOR ROY COOPER AND THE CORONAVIRUS TASK FORCE. GOV. COOPER: 1353 PEOPLE IN THE HOSPITAL. SADLY, 11,288 PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIED. EVEN AS NORTH CAROLINA …

The Arizona Solar Challenge Returns

SmartPower Relaunches Ground-Breaking Residential Solar Program in The Grand Canyon State PHOENIX, ARIZONA, USA, March 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Arizona Solar Challenge has returned to Arizona! From 2011 to 2015, the Arizona Solar …

Hash Bash returns in digital format to celebrate 50 th year

Livestream to feature AG Dana Nessel, Darren McCarty, Governor Whitmer, Laith Al-Saadi, Calvin Johnson, national figures in cannabis reform, many many more ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, March 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ann Arbor …

How Come The White House, & The UN Never Thought Of Creating Their Own Apps, Crypto-World & Crypto-Currencies?

Gold and gem mines are confined to small areas. Crypto-wealth is available everywhere in unlimited quantities. What are our governments and NGOs waiting for? WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The White House Team …

THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021

Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Voting Access Executive Order

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on President Biden's voting access executive order: “I can think of no greater way of memorializing John Lewis and those who faced violence alongside him …

Congressman Jamie Raskin Salutes Long Walk for Freedom

Congressman Jamie Raskin shared words of support for the Sindhi Foundation's Long Walk for Freedom, Nature, and Love today. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, March 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Congressman Jamie Raskin shared words of support for the …

Hoyer Statement on Senate Passage of the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Senate passage of the American Rescue Plan, announcing that the House will vote Monday night on the rule laying out terms for the bill’s consideration, …

Pharmacists Group Urges Widespread Use, Equitable Allocation of FDA-Authorized COVID-19 Vaccines

ASHP looks to counter misperceptions about authorized vaccines that may compromise public acceptance. BETHESDA, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) issued …

Kindra Beck, legislative pioneer in divorce reform joins forces with Ohio lawmakers to pass the Parenting Equality Bill

Kindra Beck is joining forces with State Representative Rodney Creech asking for personal testimony from victims of parental alienation. DAYTON, OHIO, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KINDRA BECK is partnering with Ohio …

‘There Were Three or More Lee Harvey Oswalds’

The Lone Star Speaks Reveals New Data Unearthed by Texas Detective Scholars DALLAS, TEXAS, USA, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 16 Telling Oswald Photos Upon Request Coauthor Interviews – Skype/Zoom ‘There Were Three or More Lee …

“The Liberator” Larry Sharpe Beats New York Governor Cuomo with Venue Lawsuit and Media Blitz

New York Entertainment Venues to Reopen April 2nd After Larry Sharpe Instigates Comedy Club Lawsuit, Pressuring Cuomo to Stop Bankrupting Small Businesses. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The lawsuit that Larry …

What They're Saying: The American Rescue Plan

Last week, the House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan to deliver critically needed relief to American families and small businesses. Throughout the country, Democrats and Republicans alike broadly support the legislation and want to see …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021

  FIRST VOTE OF THE WEEK: LAST VOTE PREDICTED: Monday 6:30 p.m. Thursday Legislative Program – 51600 | Floor Information – 57400 | Whip Information – 63210 MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for …

House Democrats Take Action to Advance Priorities Important to the American People

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER After passing the American Rescue Plan last week, House Democrats took swift action on several priorities important to the American people. First, the House considered H.R. 1, the For The People Act, a comprehensive …

Aprifood | Dried Apricot Producer and Exporter in Malatya

MALATYA, BATTALGAZI, TURKEY, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- All You Need To Know About Aprifood Agricultural Industry Limited Aprifood agricultural industry limited was found in the year 1995 with the sole objective to produce high- …

Hoyer Statement on the February Jobs Report

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the February jobs report:  "With 379,000 new jobs in February, the monthly jobs report shows that our ability to recover jobs depends on our ability …

Hoyer Remarks at the 2021 Virtual Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage Event

WASHINGTON, DC – This afternoon, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered remarks at the Faith and Politics Institute’s 2021 Virtual Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage Event. Below is a transcript of his remarks. “Last March, I walked with …

Animal Wellness Action Applauds Bryan County Sheriff for Raiding Major Cockfighting Pit in Texoma Region

Dozens of major cockfighting kingpins continue to operate in the Sooner State. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oklahoma City — Animal Wellness Action (AWA) applauded Bryan County Sheriff Johnny …

Former U.S. Congressional Candidate & Attorney Eric Early Demands Public Retraction from Congress Reps Eschoo & McNerney

Former U.S. Congressional Candidate & Attorney Eric Early calls Congressional Rrepresentatives Eschoo and McNerney Un- American for wanting to take OAN off air LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FORMER CALIFORNIA U.S. …

THE GEORGE FLOYD BILL FOLLOWS THE NBCSL J.A.Y.SON RESOLUTION

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In light of the passage of the George Floyd police reform bill by the House of Representatives today, the impact of entertainment media becomes more self-evident. The soon-to …