US Navy Lifts COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Deployment

The United States Navy has finally lifted its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for deployment. After over a year of requiring vaccinations… the Navy announced that it would no longer require individuals to be vaccinated… to be considered for deployment.  COVID Vaccine No Longer Needed for US Navy Deployment The decision is expected to be welcomed by:  The vaccine mandate had been controversial. Particularly with Republican opponents who doubted the vaccine’s effectiveness and safety… despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reassurances.  While the military requires many other vaccines, such…

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Rep. Tenney Introduces Resolution to Protect Social Security and Medicare

Our Republican leaders are trying to protect Social Security. They don’t like how dems supported the American Rescue Plan… because they think it might hurt Medicare and Social Security.  The Republicans made ads attacking six Democrats… who could cause Medicare funding to be cut and Social Security to get worse. They want people to vote for candidates who will keep these programs safe.  Republicans say we need to ensure our leaders are responsible… so that Social Security and Medicare will be there for the next generation.  Rep. Tenney Introduces Resolution…

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COVID Variant XBB.1.5 Accounts for 40% of Cases in the US

A new Omicron variant called XBB.1.5 is rapidly spreading across the nation. The US government has extended public health emergency status for COVID-19 through Jan. 11, 2023. The extension comes as cases of the XBB subvariant pop up in the Northeastern US. According to data from the CDC, XBB was responsible for 52.6% of cases in New England from Dec. 18 to Dec. 24. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that XBB does not “diverge sufficiently” from the overall omicron phenotype to warrant its designation and remains part of…

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Dr. Anthony Fauci Finally Plans to Retire?

Dr. Anthony Fauci has been a significant thorn in the Republican party’s side for months. Finally, after months and months of ostracization, it appears that he’s ready to take his leave.  Dr. Fauci to Retire? Dr. Anthony Fauci is retiring as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the end of the month. The demo-rat held  a 54-year career in public service. In an interview with The Associated Press… Fauci said he is excited by advances such as next-generation coronavirus vaccines. However, he is worried that…

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Manchin Calls for Bipartisan Deal on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid

Last time, Sen. Joe Manchin agreed to support the dems’ Inflation Reduction Act. Many of our patriots are disappointed with Joe Manchin. They felt betrayed when he sided with the dems. Some believe he is no longer representing the best interests of West Virginia. Others think he has become part of the problem in Washington. Right now, it’s still not clear where Joe Manchin is siding. The best thing to do for our patriots is to observe from afar and see what Manchin will do next.  Manchin Calls for Bipartisan…

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