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Welcome to another edition of FT Now! We know it’s impossible to escape Coronavirus in the news these days, but this week we’re capturing a few themes that may not be getting as much attention as they ought to. For starters, the U.S. intelligence community is fairly convinced that China is lying about its total cases and deaths - and at least a couple senators are not having it. Governors around the country are rising up to be the true leaders of the fight against the pandemic. Last but not least, there’s an undercurrent of Democratic politicians hoping to use Coronavirus as a way to sneak their progressive agenda onto an unsuspecting public.
Green New Deal, anyone? Read below for more - and stay safe!
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| Senators Slam China’s Coronavirus Response |
| What Happened: |
| At least two prominent Republican senators are speaking out against China’s handling of the Coronavirus epidemic. Meanwhile, a report from the U.S. intelligence community accuses China’s communist government of underreporting its total cases and deaths associated with the virus. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Ben Sasse (R-NE) point out that the Chinese government is responsible for the Coronavirus becoming a worldwide pandemic. "This pandemic began in China," said Cruz. "They did everything they could to hide the public health crisis that was spreading right in front of them." Sen. Sasse said in his statement, "The Chinese Communist Party has lied, is lying, and will continue to lie about Coronavirus to protect the regime." |
| What Happens Next: |
| While Americans continue to fight the Coronavirus here at home, rest assured we’re all taking China’s reported totals with a giant grain of salt. |
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| Opinion: Governors’ Responses to Coronavirus Offer Hope to Worried Americans |
| What Happened: |
| Governors around the country are taking bold action to fight the coronavirus and flatten the curve. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| Governors like Bill Lee in Tennessee and Greg Abbott in Texas are hard at work cutting red tape and regulations that make it easier for citizens to function during a global pandemic. These are things that are happening at the state level and underscore once again just how important local elections are. |
| What Happens Next: |
| We get through this together. |
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| California Governor Gavin Newsom Says Coronavirus is an "Opportunity for Reimagining a More Progressive Era" |
| What Happened: |
| Democrat Gov. Gavin Newom was asked if he thought the Coronavirus outbreak would be a good time for progressive Democrats to force their agenda onto the American people. His answer was...telling. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| Newsom isn’t the first to suggest the pandemic is a political "opportunity" for Democrats - and he certainly won’t be the last. Regardless, it’s not a good look and reeks of the worst kind of partisan politics. The American people will take note. |
| What Happens Next: |
| Unfortunately, watch for Democrats to use Coronavirus to try and force their radical agenda on the American people. |
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Thank you for reading this week’s edition of FT Now.
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