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Fauci tells committee "the curve looks flat" but warns of resurgence of cases if states reopen too quickly.
Fauci tells committee "the curve looks flat" but warns of resurgence of cases if states reopen too quickly.
 
The coronavirus has spread beyond the threat of infection.
 
The governor has agreed to delay entering Phase One of the state’s reopening plan for the northern counties.
The governor has agreed to delay entering Phase One of the state’s reopening plan for the northern counties.
 
Several Republican lawmakers are challenging the constitutionality of Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest executive order and how it treats religious services.
Several Republican lawmakers are challenging the constitutionality of Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest executive order and how it treats religious services.
 
My latest research brief looks at the death of a local Irish pub. What happened to Trali Irish Pub in Morrisville is what is happening all across North Carolina.
My latest research brief looks at the death of a local Irish pub. What happened to Trali Irish Pub in Morrisville is what is happening all across North Carolina.
 
North Carolina won’t ease restrictions on its economy and residents before May 22, despite increasing pressure from local businesses and Republican leaders.
North Carolina won’t ease restrictions on its economy and residents before May 22, despite increasing pressure from local businesses and Republican leaders.
 
President Donald Trump is cutting investment ties between the United States and Chinese equities, according to a letter from national security adviser Robert O’Brien and National Economic Council Chair Larry Kudlow to U.S. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia.
President Donald Trump is cutting investment ties between the United States and Chinese equities, according to a letter from national security adviser Robert O’Brien and National Economic Council Chair Larry Kudlow to U.S. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia.
 
“He has been the policeman’s friend more than almost any other president in modern times, and it makes a difference when we’re getting beat up constantly from every other direction.”
“He has been the policeman’s friend more than almost any other president in modern times, and it makes a difference when we’re getting beat up constantly from every other direction.”
 
Only 2.2% of volunteers tested in North Carolina have coronavirus antibodies — a percentage both hopeful and troubling for the state’s ability to reopen its economy
Only 2.2% of volunteers tested in North Carolina have coronavirus antibodies — a percentage both hopeful and troubling for the state’s ability to reopen its economy
 
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Tuesday regarding whether congress can subpoena eight years of President Donald Trump’s personal financial records, including tax returns.
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Tuesday regarding whether congress can subpoena eight years of President Donald Trump’s personal financial records, including tax returns.
 
And some say the “system” is breaking down—looks to me like it’s working just fine—in what other world (in the middle of a pandemic no less) would a professor get a $360,000 grant to study the impact of student loan debt, which (by the way) averages $30,000 per student?
And some say the “system” is breaking down—looks to me like it’s working just fine—in what other world (in the middle of a pandemic no less) would a professor get a $360,000 grant to study the impact of student loan debt, which (by the way) averages $30,000 per student?
 
A mental health pandemic and economic collapse are assured, even with "fast tracking" of vaccine development.
A mental health pandemic and economic collapse are assured, even with "fast tracking" of vaccine development.
 
The U.S. Department of Justice said Monday that they are participating in the state investigation into the death of Ahmaud Arbery
The U.S. Department of Justice said Monday that they are participating in the state investigation into the death of Ahmaud Arbery
 
After Gov. Roy Cooper ordered restaurants and bars closed starting March 16 due to the coronavirus, unemployment benefit claims in North Carolina skyrocketed.
After Gov. Roy Cooper ordered restaurants and bars closed starting March 16 due to the coronavirus, unemployment benefit claims in North Carolina skyrocketed.
 
The Beaufort County Conservative Club held the January 2020 meeting at King Chicken Restaurant in Washington, NC Thursday night, January 9, 2020.
The Beaufort County Conservative Club held the January 2020 meeting at King Chicken Restaurant in Washington, NC Thursday night, January 9, 2020.
 
Willis Krumholz argues in a Federalist column that huge federal deficits “kill blue-collar America.” The federal government’s response to COVID-19 hasn’t helped.
Willis Krumholz argues in a Federalist column that huge federal deficits “kill blue-collar America.” The federal government’s response to COVID-19 hasn’t helped.
 
Many small businesses never will return from the economic shutdown tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many small businesses never will return from the economic shutdown tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
During the 1980s, North Carolina's U.S. Senator, the late Jesse Helms, wrote an interesting article about America's drift from her religious and political moorings.
During the 1980s, North Carolina's U.S. Senator, the late Jesse Helms, wrote an interesting article about America's drift from her religious and political moorings.
 
Major League Baseball has drafted a plan to restart the season in July as long as the teams can sell it to the players’ union on Tuesday.
Major League Baseball has drafted a plan to restart the season in July as long as the teams can sell it to the players’ union on Tuesday.
 
Caroline Freund of the World Bank writes at Barron’s about factors nations and companies will consider in the debate over the future of supply chains.
Caroline Freund of the World Bank writes at Barron’s about factors nations and companies will consider in the debate over the future of supply chains.
 
In late March, I wrote about how North Carolina state government is likely better financially prepared than most states for the coronavirus shutdown, and certainly more prepared than it was prior to the Great Recession.
In late March, I wrote about how North Carolina state government is likely better financially prepared than most states for the coronavirus shutdown, and certainly more prepared than it was prior to the Great Recession.
 
The big-talking Islamist theocracy can't shoot straight.
The big-talking Islamist theocracy can't shoot straight.
 
North Carolina had held the title “second in solar” for a few years now, but that title does not come cheap.
North Carolina had held the title “second in solar” for a few years now, but that title does not come cheap.
 
Beaufort businessman Randy Ramsey has been elected permanent chairman of the University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors.
Beaufort businessman Randy Ramsey has been elected permanent chairman of the University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors.
 
Over the weekend, defenders of Gregory and Travis McMichael seized on surveillance cam footage reportedly showing Ahmaud Arbery walking through a construction site prior to the altercation that led to his death
Over the weekend, defenders of Gregory and Travis McMichael seized on surveillance cam footage reportedly showing Ahmaud Arbery walking through a construction site prior to the altercation that led to his death
 
Last week (5-7-20) Jeff Aydelette did a superb job of shining the light on what the Cooper Lockdown has meant for real people.
Last week (5-7-20) Jeff Aydelette did a superb job of shining the light on what the Cooper Lockdown has meant for real people.
 
A group of lawmakers who oversee program oversight is working on a draft bill designed to promote transparency and objectivity as they relate to penalties issued by the N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
A group of lawmakers who oversee program oversight is working on a draft bill designed to promote transparency and objectivity as they relate to penalties issued by the N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
 
The federal Pell Grant program provides need-based grants to millions of college students every year—and costs the government over $30 billion annually.
The federal Pell Grant program provides need-based grants to millions of college students every year—and costs the government over $30 billion annually.
 
The Washington Post reports Birx and others reportedly fear the CDC is using inflated data on coronavirus death and case rates.
The Washington Post reports Birx and others reportedly fear the CDC is using inflated data on coronavirus death and case rates.
 
Thomas Lifson of the American Thinker ponders political implications for Democratic governors who delay reopening of their states’ economies.
Thomas Lifson of the American Thinker ponders political implications for Democratic governors who delay reopening of their states’ economies.
 
A great deal of conversation has been had over COVD-19, how it was addressed, and when should we recover.
A great deal of conversation has been had over COVD-19, how it was addressed, and when should we recover.
 
About 400 North Carolina churches could join a lawsuit challenging Gov. Roy Cooper’s statewide stay-at-home order.
About 400 North Carolina churches could join a lawsuit challenging Gov. Roy Cooper’s statewide stay-at-home order.
 
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