News from March 2020


Constitutional expert examines questions of presidential authority during pandemic

In a recent episode of the Mark Meckler Show, host Mark Meckler spoke with Michael Farris, CEO and founder of Alliance Defending Freedom, about the constitutionality of the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hotel group joins Wasserman Schultz at human trafficking discussion

The American Hotel and Lodging Association joined in an event hosted by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) in January as part of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness of human trafficking and how those in the hotel industry can combat it.

Hotel industry, government seek to raise awareness of human trafficking

The hotel industry has become an important partner in any strategy to combat human trafficking. In January, as part of the “No Room for Trafficking” campaign, leaders in the hotel industry and government leaders in multiple states held events to raise awareness on the subject.

Hotel executive says US should be tougher on China for pandemic costs

Ashford CEO Bennett says he wonders if virus is biological weapon; says media, government are too easy on Chinese

GREATER WASHINGTON HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Learn now: What is considered an essential business in Maryland, D.C. or Virginia?

D.C. has joined Virginia and Maryland in closing nonessential businesses to help control the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the DMV. This includes a variety of businesses, such as coffee shops, restaurants and many retail stores.

DANAHER CORPORATION: Cepheid Recieves Emergency Use Authorization From FDA for Rapid SARS-COV-2 Test

Cepheid has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for Xpert® Xpress SARS-CoV-2, a rapid molecular diagnostic test for qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19

American Freedom Initiative spotlights Iowa restaurant owner who battled IRS

Former acting U.S. attorney general Matt Whitaker says that the way an Iowa woman has been treated by the Internal Revenue Service is a vivid example of government overreach and abuse.

Remington Hotels furloughs most associates due to COVID-19

Remington Hotels, the luxury hospitality company with three D.C.-area locations, has furloughed “most all of” the company’s 6,800 associates from its nationwide properties, company CEO and President Sloan Dean III said.

Teachers, parents, companies share online resources

It’s teachers helping teachers. Plus parents. And companies donating their products.

Zoom provides free teleconferencing for K-12 schools

Eric Yuan created Zoom to make people’s lives easier. That’s why the San Jose-based video communications company lists “delivering happiness” as a core goal.

Wind production tax credit does not belong in COVID-19 stimulus package, says The WindAction Group

As legislators debate the contents of a stimulus package meant to support the economy and workers as the novel coronavirus spreads and states deal with the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of patients who develop COVID-19, the WindAction Group is calling on those legislators to end the wind energy production tax credit (PTC) and for the legislators not to approve the extension of that tax credit, which is buried in the stimulus package currently under debate.WindAction Group Executive Director Lisa Linowes said that the PTC was first enacted in 1992.

AMTRAK: Amtrak: Updates to Service

While Amtrak continues to operate across the nation, we have adjusted some services due to significantly reduced demand in key markets.

BAKER BOTTS: Baker Botts Represents Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings in the $325 million Investment by Certares

Baker Botts Represents Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings in the $325 million Investment by Certares

'Did I do and say enough?' D.C.-based HR director wonders following COVID-19 furloughs

'Did I do and say enough?' D.C.-based HR director wonders following COVID-19 furloughs

Major news outlets make coverage of the novel coronavirus free to readers

Major publications and newspapers  are dismantling portions of their website paywalls to help readers find the most up-to-date information on the novel coronavirus.

Washington D.C. street vendors receiving training to spread public health message

Street vendors know things, and they see quite a few people every single day.

Economist warns: Sen. Kennedy-backed SMART Act would be a dumb move

FCC correct to pay to clear C-Band for 5G development, says George S. Ford

AIRLINES FOR AMERICA: Statement from Nicholas E. Calio, President and CEO, Airlines for America

A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio issued the following statement this evening:


White House Urban Reform agenda being overseen by Ja'Ron Smith

Ja’Ron Smith is the White House’s special domestic policy assistant.