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Youngkin ends shutdown penalties, wants some reimbursed
"Virginia's governor wants to reimburse some of those fined for disobeying virus related shutdown orders. Governor Glenn youngkin, says Virginia will stop further enforcement or penalties for violations of COVID-19 shutdown orders, although it won't apply to violations related to health facilities like hospitals and nursing homes, he's also asking the state legislature and agencies to reimburse some of the fines in a statement youngkin says the fact that businesses are still dealing with COVID-19 related penalties is infuriating the Republican issued an executive order this week to gather reports on the penalties, he described the actions as draconian overreach by his democratic predecessor Ralph northam. Northam's former spokesperson Elena yeoman defended his record, telling news outlets northam made Virginia one of the safest states during the height of the pandemic, and near the top for COVID vaccinations. I'm Jennifer King
The Dan Bongino Show
Rep. Jim Jordan: Roe v. Wade Reversal Would Be a Victory for Life
"There's no indication it's going to change The Supreme Court appears to be leaning towards scrapping roe V wade and turning that back over to the state Again that has to be for you a guy who I know cares deeply about this issue a really big moment No it's a victory for the constitution to victory for the sanctity of life It's a victory for common sense remember the Democrats of the party at the crazy actually think you should be able to take the life of an unborn child right up until that baby is about ready to be born right up to their birthday as our witness said last weekend hearing And frankly with Ralph northam in the former governor of Democrat governor of Virginia he thought it could be even after that So this is a win for common sense a win for the sanctity of life And as you have pointed out many times you know the founders when they started this place this experiment in liberty we call them at the start of it all talked about life liberty pursuit of happiness And we all understand you can not pursue happiness if you don't have freedom if you don't have liberty and you never have true liberty If government won't protect your most fundamental right your right to live And that is what this is ultimately about So I hope this decision holds We'll know soon And if it does I think it's again 50 years now the pro life community This is a big move in the right direction
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"northam" Discussed on WLS-AM 890
"You know I wonder remind you two of this had to Jim We don't want to leave former either black place back blackface or Ku Klux Klan wearing a governor of Virginia Ralph northam out of this He was asked to explain Remember this back in 2019 They're infanticide Bill as well Maybe he was on a radio station and the tragic part about this whole thing is when conservatives are asked to explain conservatism and they do it well we do better When liberals are asked to explain liberalism and explain it well they do worse Here is a pretty elaborate detailed explanation of the left's infanticide build that Ralph northam the former governor of Virginia This is real This happened many of you remember it some of you don't Where he was asked on the radio station to explain what it looks like to engage in infanticide and call it an abortion bill and he did And a national backlash ensued because some people for the first time heard what abortion really is Remember this check this out If a mother is in labor I can tell you exactly what would happen The infant would be delivered The infant would be kept comfortable The infant would be resuscitated if that's what the mother and the family desired And then a discussion would ensue between the physicians and the mothers Wait what That was blackface Ku Klux Klan guy That was discussing what abortion really is The infant would be kept comfortable until they decide what to do what do you mean what to do What to do he had a kill it or not That's what he said What you think he's saying is exactly what he said That was the governor of Virginia
The Dan Bongino Show
Remember How Ralph Northam Described Abortion
"You know I wonder remind you two of this had to Jim We don't want to leave former either black place back blackface or Ku Klux Klan wearing a governor of Virginia Ralph northam out of this He was asked to explain Remember this back in 2019 They're infanticide Bill as well Maybe he was on a radio station and the tragic part about this whole thing is when conservatives are asked to explain conservatism and they do it well we do better When liberals are asked to explain liberalism and explain it well they do worse Here is a pretty elaborate detailed explanation of the left's infanticide build that Ralph northam the former governor of Virginia This is real This happened many of you remember it some of you don't Where he was asked on the radio station to explain what it looks like to engage in infanticide and call it an abortion bill and he did And a national backlash ensued because some people for the first time heard what abortion really is Remember this check this out If a mother is in labor I can tell you exactly what would happen The infant would be delivered The infant would be kept comfortable The infant would be resuscitated if that's what the mother and the family desired And then a discussion would ensue between the physicians and the mothers Wait what That was blackface Ku Klux Klan guy That was discussing what abortion really is The infant would be kept comfortable until they decide what to do what do you mean what to do What to do he had a kill it or not That's what he said What you think he's saying is exactly what he said That was the governor of Virginia
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"northam" Discussed on WTOP
"A tweet that went after a high school student critical of the state's new governor It came after the team had retweeted an article suggesting junk and converted a classroom that highlighted the history of enslaved people into a family room That fact was later corrected in the article on the teen did update his tweet However by the time that happened the governor's campaign had already shared a picture of the 17 year old standing next to former governor Ralph northam alongside a racist yearbook picture featuring northam that surfaced in 2019 Democrats are demanding young and apologized to the team while the tweet was removed the campaign is not said anything else Tolls on the dulles greenway will not be coming down and it will cost the same to get on that road no matter how far you drive At least for now Bills that could have brought a reduction to toll raids in instituted distance based tolling have died for this year in the transportation committees in Richmond The bills would have allowed the state to negotiate with the greenway owners on future toll rates loud and county has opposed the bills saying since all 14 miles of the greenway are in loudon the county should have more input on the final deal in what it costs drivers The law can stain double UTR pinos A woman is dead after being struck by a car on Maryland route two ten prince George's county police say they were called to the scene of the crash just after 6 o'clock last evening The woman was found trapped under a car and pronounced dead at the scene The driver did stay on the scene and is cooperating with investigators the cause of the crash is under investigation High powered magnets commonly found in kids toys and desk sets are dangerous and deadly if swallowed a new study finds that efforts to keep them out of the hands and mouths of little kids aren't having much success More than two dozen children's hospitals across the country looked at 600 cases of high powered magnet related injuries from 2017 to 2020 researchers found that 56% of children treated for such injuries required hospitalization nearly one in ten had a potentially life threatening injury These magnets were originally recalled by the consumer product safety commission in 2012 due to rising numbers of ingestions but were permitted to return to the market in 2016 as long as they weren't marketed toward children This study published in pediatrics highlights the excess young children still have to those products Sandy cosell news Coming up on WT remembering a legendary pilot who lived in our area It's 8 14 You take pride in your commercial building so to propane or.
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"northam" Discussed on WTOP
"Manassas 33° metro center 23° in Frederick It's two 40 There's growing support in Maryland for a bill that would better protect non verbal children in the classroom The bill would require a camera installed in special education classrooms in public schools It's the third year it's being introduced by democratic delegate michell guyton This time it has different language ensuring teachers won't be monitored without cause According to our news partners Marilyn matters it also now has support from the Frederick county board of education after a federal investigation found schools there improperly restrained or secluded disabled children thousands of times Parents too weighed in at a recent hearing begging for these cameras after their children came home with unexplained bruises supporters of the bills say having a camera in the classroom would also protect teachers from false accusations Shayna's feeling WTP news The young king is facing backlash after a Twitter spat with a 17 year old That's after the teen retweeted a Richmond public radio report about a part of the government nurse mansion where enslaved people once live Team young in the official Twitter account of the governor's campaign wrote back with a photo of the teen posing with former governor Ralph northam The campaign's post also referred to northam's controversial 1984 yearbook photo depicting him in blackface Democrats called on the governor's campaign team to a pilot to apologize to the teen teen young and remove the post Sunday morning but has not apologized Meanwhile Virginia's governor has appointed doctor dania vula to be the state's commissioner of the department of social services of ula served previously as director of the Richmond in Henry ryco health districts The appointment is subject to General Assembly confirmation reports the Richmond times avula has become one of the most recognizable faces in the state's COVID response after he was named Virginia's vaccine coordinator a year ago There's a new vaccination policy.
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"northam" Discussed on WTOP
"Week It's 5 22 A loud and county schools they're announcing some changes to better protect students after a number of troubling assaults In a statement the school system says it's a point of the new title 9 coordinator who is tasked with making sure students don't face sex discrimination or harassment Also there is a new system to play students who may be at risk into alternative schools and school administrators are being trained on timely reporting of disciplinary data to the state A 15 year old student sexually assaulted a girl at stone bridge high then a few months later groped a student at broad run high school where he had been transferred Kyle Cooper WTO P news During his final hours in office Virginia democratic governor Ralph northam his granted pardons to more than 1200 people including exonerating a people who served long prison sentences after being wrongfully convicted for crimes they didn't commit The governor's office says he reviewed nearly 4000 pardon petitions during his time in office far more than other governors before him One of the pardons is for democratic state senator Jill Morrissey who went to jail for a sex scandal involving his 17 year old receptionist who later became his wife Well Virginia Republican governor electrical and junkin says he can bring Democrats and Republicans together but he's not commenting on a highly partisan message that came from one of the commonwealths top Republican leaders The speaker of Virginia's House of delegates Republican Todd Gilbert launched a partisan attack on Twitter against the outgoing democratic governor Ralph northam Following northam's final address Gilbert tweeted that northam was condescending and a lost cause.
WTOP
"northam" Discussed on WTOP
"It's 1121 Virginia governor Ralph northam's term is coming to an end this week and earlier tonight he delivered his final state of the Commonwealth address during that speech northam talked about his administration's focus on education and making Virginia a place that addresses its past We can not pick and choose history based on how it makes us feel We need to understand the full and true story and put a black child right to have her history included in our textbooks Northam also wish governor elect Lennon well ahead of his inauguration on Saturday Now to Richmond where Virginia's legislative session got underway today with Republicans now in control of the House of delegates and Democrats in charge of the Senate Leaders from both parties are laying out some of their priorities We're working on creating a culture where workers are valued Democratic senator Barbara favola points to one bill that would allow for insurance plans that employers could purchase two offer paid family leave to employees Another bill she highlighted Would establish paid family medical leave for public employees On the Republican side delegate Glenn Davis on school's safety We're going to require school resource officers in every school Any vow that Republicans would push to repeal a bill that says school principals aren't required to alert law enforcement when students commit misdemeanor offenses Nik I and LA doubled TOP news Maryland's General Assembly also back to work And just like the rest of us they're trying to figure out how to do their jobs with the omicron variants spreading so rapidly Maryland House speaker Adrienne Jones rallied the members of her chamber on opening day of the General Assembly session Are you there with me.
WTOP
"northam" Discussed on WTOP
"Dot com Virginia governor Ralph northam announcing today that his administration will remove the enormous pedestal that until earlier this year held a statue of confederate general Robert E. Lee and Richmond It marks a reversal from September when the statue was removed but the democratic governor says the 40 foot tall pedestal currently covered in graffiti would stay Northam also says he's going to transfer ownership of the grassy island in the middle of a traffic circle where the statue is located to the city of Richmond The move comes about a month before Republican glennon is sworn in junk and has expressed less enthusiasm about the statues removal With sports betting legalized in more and more places around the country advertising from sports books has exploded on TV and on the radio If you think it's been too much you might be surprised who agrees with you on that It's impossible to watch a ball game and not see an advertisement for any of the growing number of legalized sports books It's such a festive time for a sports betting public Download the app Sign up with the promo code And at a sports betting conference last week there was acknowledgment from all across the industry that people might be getting sick of it What do you want from your sports book In fact there's a growing fear that if sportsbooks don't regulate how much advertising they do the government might do it for them Because while betting is more common in Europe a barrage of commercials there eventually led the UK to ban sports books from advertising during games Spain has even stricter restrictions in Italy bans them all together John doman news Four 23 on dasher on dancer on Harley Yup the big guy is coming to Montgomery county on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle this week for a very good.
WTOP
"northam" Discussed on WTOP
"The best western hotel called 9-1-1 after the man showed up there acting irrationally The caller believed that the man had ingested drugs or was experiencing a medical emergency Medical workers tried to help but the man was so combative police put him in handcuffs and leg restraints the man whose name has not been released died on the way to the hospital and autopsies underway as is an investigation into the man's death As Virginia governor Ralph northam prepares to leave office his staff is busy preparing what will be the governor's last major action is outgoing budget Governor northam is hearing from the governor elect Glenn youngkin who's urging northam to include tax cuts in his final spending plan at an economic summit in Richmond a young and light out some of his ideas including doubling the state's standard income tax deduction issuing tax rebates and eliminating the state's grocery tax Based on many many discussions These are becoming bipartisan issues Junkin says the state's $2.6 billion budget surplus suggests that virginians are being taxed too much The spokesperson for northam tells the Richmond times dispatch that excess revenue is the product of careful fiscal management not overtaxing Nikki and Ellie TOP news While we're learning just how much money Virginia governor elect junkin had to pull out of his own pocket in the race for the governor's mansion reports filed with the state board of elections show that the Republican loan $20 million to his campaign which helped him keep pace with his democratic challenger former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe McAuliffe a $69 million for his campaign young and 68 million including those loans the fundraising and the race shattered record set four years ago An important deadline if COVID is making it tough to pay your rent in prince George's county The emergency rental assistance program in prince George's cannon will soon stop accepting new applications the deadline for following a new one is December 15th That's when the application portal will close but the program will continue to review and process applications already in the system The county says closing the portal will ensure that the.
WTOP
"northam" Discussed on WTOP
"Your free estimate today It's 5 11 Virginia governor elect glennon is getting ready to take office in about a month before he does He's hoping the outgoing governor will take action on tax cuts Governor elect Glenn yankin is urging the current governor Ralph northam to consider adding some tax cuts as northam finishes work on his last major action in office his final budget plan By strongly encouraged governor north to include these provisions in his outgoing budget Junkin pointed to the state's $2.6 billion budget surplus arguing that it suggests that virginians are paying too much in taxes a spokesperson for northam tells the Richmond times dispatch that excess revenue is the product of careful fiscal management not over taxing Junk and has laid out several ideas for tax cuts including doubling the state's standard income tax deduction LE TOP news Campaign finance reports show Republican and Glenn youngkin spent $20 million of his own money on the race for governor The personal loans helped youngen keep pace financially with Democrat Terry McAuliffe who has extensive fundraising contacts through his long career in democratic politics The final reports show McAuliffe's $69 million through the course of the election cycle Young can raised almost as much including his own contribution the fundraising efforts for this campaign shattered records set four years ago Maryland's special session for lawmakers starts Monday They have a week to settle on redrawing the state's congressional boundaries Governor Larry Hogan's citizens redistricting commission came up with one congressional map and the Maryland legislative redistricting advisory commission came up with another Senator Craig Zucker a Democrat on the legislative map The bottom line is is that we're focused and we have been focused on a transparent and inclusive process Delegate Chris Adams or Republican called the citizens commission map fair He sees the map drawn up by lawmakers in favored by Democrats on that commission this way The legislature came out with a very gerrymandered district carves up harford and Carol and Howard penalties A vigorous debate is expected and Adams said there could be a possible court fight depending on what comes out of the legislature Kate Ryan Anti gerrymandering activists say the public didn't have enough time to register for a chance to testify about the two proposed maps The window to register opened at 9 a.m. Thursday and then closed at 6 p.m. Friday according to Maryland matters fair elections advocates such as common cause Maryland urged lawmakers to keep the registration period open longer A spokesman for Senate president Bill Ferguson said he does not expect the deadline to be extended Just ahead on TOP what Doctor Fauci has to say about cases of the omicron variant being confirmed in Maryland Sports is next It's 5 14.
WTOP
"northam" Discussed on WTOP
"Governor Ralph northam prepares to leave office his staff is busy preparing what will be the governor's last major action is outgoing budget Governor northam is hearing from the governor elect Glenn youngkin who's urging northam to include tax cuts in his final spending plan at an economic summit in Richmond young and laid out some of his ideas including doubling the state's standard income tax deduction issuing tax rebates and eliminating the state's grocery tax Based on many many discussions These are becoming bipartisan issues Junkin says the state's $2.6 billion budget surplus suggests that virginians are being taxed too much The spokesperson for northam tells the Richmond times dispatch that excess revenue is the product of careful fiscal management not over taxing Nikki and Ellie TOP news and on the race for governor are learning how much money Virginia governor elect Glen junkin had to pull out of his own pocket for the race for the governor's mansion reports filed with the state board of elections show the Republican loaned $20 million to his campaign which helped him keep pace with his democratic challenger former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe McAuliffe raised $69 million for his campaign young in 68 million including the loans The fund racing in the race shattered records set four years ago It's 1213 When Marilyn lawmakers gather for a special legislative session on Monday a partisan battle over redrawing the state's congressional maps will be front and center Marilyn lawmakers will kick off the special session with a hearing on redistricting but they'll also be considering approving the successor to state treasurer Nancy cop who has served the state ably for decades now Maryland state delegate Eric Luke the House majority leader says cop is retiring after more than 20 years in the house and nearly 20 more as treasurer Delegate Derek Y Davis is regarded as the FrontRunner to fill the remainder of her term Republican delegate Chris Adams Should he win I think he has the right credentials the right temperament and personality to continue on a very good tradition of a treasurer who understands the role and takes care of our responsibilities financially Kate Ryan Just ahead sports than after that and traffic and weather It's now a kids want to hear and it involves how an area school system plans to deal with snow days moving forward that coming up 1214 Marty.
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Statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee Comes Down in Virginia Capital
"A giant monument to general Robert E. Lee is no longer towering over the confederacy's former capital in Richmond Virginia cheers and chants as a crew lowered the twenty one foot bronze monument more than a century after it was raised a year after governor Ralph Northam ordered it removed major win for civil rights advocates reminisce like this of the glorifies the lost cause of the civil war it needs to come down and this is enough of a new day a new era for other Confederate statues on Richmond's monument Avenue came down last summer mayor levar Stoney says it's apropos that the only one left is a black tennis star Arthur Ashe the company who will stand the test of time I'm sorry
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Statue of Confederate Robert E. Lee Taken Down in Virginia
"One of America's biggest monuments to the confederacy has been taken down for more than a century twenty one foot statue of general Robert E. Lee towered over Virginia's capital city which also served as the confederacy's capital this morning a crowd of hundreds cheered as workers and Richmond removed the statue from its giant pedestal governor Ralph Northam ordered last summer that the statue come down after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis but the removal was tied up in courts until a recent ruling cleared the way for other Confederate statues along what's known as a monument Avenue were removed last year Sager Meg Downie Washington
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"northam" Discussed on WIBC 93.1FM
"Democratic Governor Ralph Northam announced he intended to take down the statue during civil unrest in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in police custody. Lawsuits and suit Last week, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled the removal could America's listening to 93 Wi PC Mobile news on the level on the go wondering why it's sunny and 67 downtown. I'm Kirk Darling, Here's what's trending at 902 more than a morning. Father wants to know why his 17 year old son was murdered. Ross Mitchell was shot to death while playing outside their home on the East side of downtown Indy on Labor Day with his little brother. Ross Hunt, Mitchell's father tells which T V. C that my son was murdered. So just Cowardly. Somebody had to sneak up on him and shoot him in front of his little brother for no reason. A grainy surveillance video called the shooting on tape. But police need your help Finding the shooter. The video and more info at W. Y you see dot com classes, dismissing early today at North Central High School, the school saying that he student was hurt when another student pulled a knife out during a fight. The student who pulled the knife was apprehended, they say. Multimillion dollar conspiracy could cost them decades in federal prison. Stanley are explained by former bank serve. Officers and employees from central Indiana have been convicted in a conspiracy to defraud the small business Administration trial. Evidence indicates they succeeded in misdirecting more than $5 million. Former president and CEO carry a G of Noblesville and the other defendants. Could get long prison terms. Stanley er 93 wi BC MOBILE News Indiana State University is requiring some groups of students to get vaccinated for Covid if they haven't done so students involved in clubs sports.
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"Clean up from the deadly flooding brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Fire officials in California say the fight against that big wildfire that forced the evacuation of the red, the resort town of South Lake Tahoe. Looking better and better every day, But Cal fire Stephen Volmer says firefighters need to remain diligent. When it comes to the Calder fire. There's still a lot of heat out there. There's still a lot of hot timber. There's still a lot of tree stumps. There's still a lot of potential for this fire to get out and move on us right now lighter winds and higher humidity allowing crews to make progress. Authorities, however, say they are taking the decision on whether to lift the city's evacuation day by day. Pakistan. At least three people are dead 15 wounded in a suicide bombing attack at a security checkpoint. NPR's Jackie Northam. Reports from Islamabad, an offshoot of the Taliban is claiming responsibility for the attack. Security officials say that the suicide bomber detonated explosives as he walked towards a checkpoint along a main road near Quetta. The capital of Baluchistan province in southwestern Pakistan. Anti government militants have been waging a low level insurgency in Baluchistan for several years. The Pakistan Taliban claimed responsibility for this latest attack. The group was formed in 2000 and seven after it broke from the larger Afghan Taliban, whose forces have now taken control in neighboring Afghanistan. Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan condemned the attack. Jackie Northam. NPR NEWS Islamabad and you're listening to NPR news. 2020 Tokyo Paralympics just ended after 12 days of competition, disabled athletes from more than 160 countries took part in the games. Despite the pandemic, Andrew Parsons, the president of the International Paralympics, said everyone, especially the host country, rose to the occasion. This was the most important addition of the Paralympic Games because Of the pandemic because we gave a voice to 1.2 billion persons with disability. Through the performances of the most incredible athletes with disability. I think this counter should be very proud of what they have done here. Very few countries in the world if any Could have done what Japan did hear Research suggests a major refuge in the Arctic is at risk of disappearing Dan Carpet, Chuck Reports.
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Black Men Executed in 1951 Rape Granted Posthumous Pardons
"Virginia governor Ralph Northam has granted posthumous pardons to seven black men executed in nineteen fifty one for the rape of a white woman the Martinsville seven were all convicted of raping thirty two year old ruby Straub Floyd in a predominantly black neighborhood in Martinsville in January of nineteen forty nine it was the largest mass execution for rape in U. S. history in December advocates and descendants of the men ask governor Northam to issue a posthumous pardons their petition does not argue that the men were innocent but says their trials were unfair and the punishment was extreme and unjust at the time the case attracted pleas for mercy from around the world and in recent years it's been held up as an example of racial disparity in the use of the death penalty I'm Shelley handler
Morning Edition
Haiti Police Arrest Third Suspect With U.S. Ties in President's Assassination
"And I'm Sasha Pfeiffer, A team of U. S. Security officials has landed in the Haitian capital of Puerto Prince this after Haiti's president Juvenal Luis, was assassinated by a hit squad in his home last Wednesday. Haiti's interim prime minister asked the U. S for help with the investigation into the murder. He's also asking for U. S troops to help protect the country's ports, airports and key infrastructure. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said. That request is being reviewed here. He is on Fox News Sunday. I don't know that we're at a point now where we can say definitively that our national security is being put at risk by what's happening there. But clearly we value our Haitian partners. We we value, stability and security in that country, and that's why we want to send a team down there to help them get their arms around exactly what happened. And what's the best way forward. NPR's Jackie Northam has been following developments as they unfold. She joins us now and and Jackie. Haitian authorities have arrested a third person with US ties as a suspect in the assassination. Could you tell us more about that? Sure, yes. Haiti's national police chief held a press conference last night and he said the man they have arrested is a Haitian born doctor who is based in Florida. The police chief said the man arrived in Haiti on a private plane in June and had arranged her. Hire some of the mercenaries who were involved in the president's killing, and that this was all part of a broader plot for this
Mark Levin
Former Virginia Gov. Douglas Wilder Slams Terry McAuliffe for Marginalizing Black Candidates
"Two years ago, Terry McAuliffe remember he's the bagman for the Clintons turned, McAuliffe called for all three persons occupying the offices of governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general to resign. All three Democrats. Governor Northam had been shown pictured in his school's yearbook in blackface and subsequent revelations by age Mark Herring acknowledged appearing in blackface in 1985. What is it with this black face and liberals and Democrats seriously? The media ran the story of two women accusing lieutenant governor Fairfax of sexual assault actually raped. Denied by Fairfax. But former governor McAuliffe within minutes thereafter proclaimed the accusations to be credible. I think incredible by the way Today. McAuliffe is asking people to vote for the attorney general who served as his attorney general and seeks the continuing a sport supportive Northam. No reasons have been given to the voters as to Terry's change of mind, nor has any reason being made why McCulloch felt compelled to violate Virginia's longstanding precedent. By choosing to run again against persons who had far more experience he means of the Democrat primary. Then he As he had never held elective office of any kind when he ran. All of the candidates he opposed, except one were black, including two women. Whom he felt not qualified to be given the chance that he'd been given at last report. Governor Northam is what drawn his apology for black face. Is what Northam and Herring did all right. By any standard is McCullum going to tell the voters of the credible evidence that he has relative to Fairbanks? Does this suggest? That if you're a black person in Virginia If you've got to think about who you're going to vote for it, then you ain't black. Stay tuned.
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Assassination Threatens More Political Chaos for Haiti
"Says the administration believes presidential elections in Haiti should still proceed this year. A two week state of emergency has been declared in Haiti after its president Juvenal Muise, was assassinated by an armed group in his home. NPR's Jackie Northam reports. President Jovan Elmo is faced massive protests in Haiti earlier this year when he refused to leave office. Despite opposition claims that his term it ended State Department spokesman Ned Price says the U. S called for new elections back then, and still does. We have urged Haitian government political stakeholders repeatedly both in public. And in private to reach a political accord in order to ensure those legislative and presidential elections take place later this year. In the meantime, Prime Minister Clo Joseph declared that he's now in charge of Haiti. The State Department says the U. S. Is standing ready to offer assistance in the wake of Morris's killing.
The Daily
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The Dan Bongino Show
A Reminder That Democrat Govenor Ralph Northam Wore Blackface, Part of the KKK
"Imagine being that Republican governor of a major state and being caught in a bunch of Photos wearing one of two options wearing either a clue, Klux Klan hood or black face. Can you imagine if that happened? Which one of those is worse? Exactly Didn't imagine not even denying it. Imagine being, said Republican governor Whatever Governor Joey Bag of donuts, whatever it may be, and these photos surface And Yeah, you're like I'm not sure which one I was the guy in the Blue Klux Klan hood or the guy in the black face? Not really sure, but I'm one of them. How you'd forget that I'm not really sure. Imagine being that governor. Imagine the Media cancel culture. Folks have been come for you Demand your job demand you never run for office again, never be seen in public again. Never be recognised in polite society. From that point forward on that wasn't a Republican governor that was the Democrat governor of Virginia. Ralph North. Remember that? He's still the governor right now, of course, because when you're a Democrat, and you do something, not just kind of quietly racist but overtly racist, like ACLU collects Klan hood or black face when you're a Democrat, Racism really doesn't matter. So, according to critical race theory, Not only is Ralph Northam and oppressor because he's white, this guy's actually at Blue Klux Klan hood or a black face of little garb. There he did. I don't know which one. We're not sure which one. It is, either one's no good, but I'm not Really sure which one But because he's a Democrat, which is a protected class. Nothing will ever
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"northam" Discussed on KCRW
"There wondering through the Ma Hani Yehuda market in Jerusalem is a sensory overload. Heady scent of spices, the calls of the vegetable sellers and savory lunches of Hamas and eggplant. This market is also a traditional stronghold for Likud, the right wing party. Netanyahu leads but still a shopper allied Friedman, who lives in an Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Said, this time for Netanyahu to go. I have had enough of him 12 years. It's enough. The last 12 years. I don't want to continue, but Netanyahu has faced many challenges in the past and emerged victorious. The one quarter of Israelis, Forman unshakable core base for him, which counts for a lot in Israel's divided politics. Another shopper, Eli Murad, says Netanyahu did a great job curbing covert in Israel. And he reached a peace accord with several Arab nations. Murad says Left leaning progressives just won't cut Netanyahu a break met Danielle, We live You can name now line you get to be. The problem here is that you have left in this country and whatever he would do, they'll go against them. If he goes and buys a pair of shoes, they would go against them. Pollster. Shenglin says Netanyahu is a highly skilled politician. He's in a very tenuous position as to whether he can actually continue in political life, and I think that he is an extremely strategic political thinker with one goal and that is to stay in political power. Negotiations on forming the next government are ongoing and if they fail, it could mean another election. But in the meantime, Netanyahu stays in office. Jackie Northam NPR NEWS Jerusalem And you're listening to NPR.
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"Democrat Governor Ralph Northam announced the update The video message saying that Virginia residents who are fully vaccinated no longer have to wear masks in most situations, but businesses in the state may still choose to require masks in their establishment and masks will still be required in schools. In Maryland Republican Governor Larry Hogan announced in a news conference Friday that the state's mass mandate will officially be lifted on Saturday to move in line with the updated TDC guidance that is Bernie Bennett reporting, officials say the Pentagon is reconsidering how tow Take a massive shift A cloud computer get good scrap a $10 billion contract. The so called Jet I contract was awarded the Microsoft in 2019 but is mired in legal challenges, Deputy Pentagon press Secretary Jamal Brown says. Quote We're going to have to assess where we are in regards to the ongoing litigation and determine what the best path forward is. Amazon Web services is Chelsea contract, asserting that the bidding was improperly influenced by then President Donald Trump's dislike of Amazon and its chief executive officer, Jeff Pesos. Jeremy House reporting more of these stories that town home dot com Tell me one relief. Thank you. It's so successful in lowering or eliminating pain. I'm often asked that question, Beaton, says Talbot, the father and son, founders of Relief Act. Tell me they believe our bodies were designed to heal. That's right. Designed to heal on now I agree. The doctors who formulated really factor for Pete and self selected the four best ingredients 100% drug free ingredients. But each help your body deal with inflammation. That's correct. Each of the four ingredients deal with inflammation on a different metabolic pathway that right they're approaching your pain from four different angles may very well be. Why so many Americans find such wonderful pain relief if you have back pain, shoulder, neck, hip, knee or foot pain from exercise, or even just getting older. You must order the three week quick start now discounted the only 1995 to see if it will work for you, too. I think it could.
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Virginia Updates State Rules About Wearing Masks Outdoors
"Are changing across the area. We start in Virginia, where the governor now says. If you're fully vaccinated for covert, you could go mask free outside. If you're alone or in small groups, you will need that mask on and outdoor events with large crowds like a concert. W T. O P S Christi King reports more people are now able to gather for outdoor sports. In Virginia. The capacity cap for outdoor recreational sports Now is 1000 Spectators that weeks earlier than expected Because 57% of Virginia's adults have had at least one covert shot and infections remain low. More rules could loosen May 15th and all pandemic measures could be gone in June. It's really important that we all get a shot Governor Ralph Northam and we all need to keep encouraging each other to get a shot. It's how we take care of one another. In Northern Virginia Christi King w. T o P News, D C will
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Virginia will expand vaccine eligibility to all over age 16 by April 18
"This morning where the governor had equally good news residents of the Commonwealth who want to be protected against the new covert virus, the state will soon increase the number of people there who can get a vaccine. Governor Ralph Northam announced this morning that starting Sunday, April 18th All Virginians age 16 and older will be eligible to get the covert 19 vaccine based on the supply projected by the federal government. There'll be enough vaccine, then tow open appointments appointments to to the the general general public public governor governor North North and and made made the the announcement announcement during during a a visit visit to to a a vaccination vaccination clinic clinic at at First First Mount Mount Zion Zion Baptist Baptist Church Church in in Prince Prince William William County. County. He He also also thanked thanked the the health health care workers, vaccinators and volunteers. Who he said made the early expansion possible.
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Northam, Buttigieg Announce Deal To Improve Passenger Rail in Virginia
"Tomorrow, here on C SPAN. Meanwhile, in a joint appearance, the transportation secretary people to judge joined by Virginia Governor Ralph North and announcing the state has finalized agreements with Amtrak, CSX and the Virginia Railway Express. Launching what is a $3.7 billion investment. It will expand and improve passenger, commuter and freight rail in the state, as well as create connections in America's national rail networks between the
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Tuition-free program for eligible community college students becomes Virginia law
"Free community college degrees to some low income students. Governor signed that bill into law this afternoon. Here at Northern Virginia Community College Governor Ralph Northam says 12% of students are going to be eligible for a new grain that would provide full tuition for community college under the plane gets killed, get a job give back students would also have expenses paid like food and transportation system. Exciting day for Virginia, citing day, four students, $36 million will go to the program over the next two years. Individuals that have skills that can go into high demand jobs. They get the salaries on. So obviously when those higher salaries that I had star tax base, and it actually ends up paying for itself, and probably in the next four or five years program kicks off on July 1st Look look at the beauty
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Massive cargo ship freed from Suez Canal
"Cargo container ship that got stuck in the Suez Canal nearly a week ago is finally unstuck. NPR's Jackie Northam reports he ever given was towed to a nearby lake. They're more than 360 oil and gas tankers and container ships that have been idling near the Suez Canal. While salvage crews tried to free the ever given and this halt and ship traffic has had a huge impact on global trade. Analysts say. It'll probably take about six days to clear this backlog. The ships and some vessels had already decided to re route. But the economic and logistical disruption created by this crisis could take weeks, possibly months to clear its
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Governor Northam Signs Legislation Creating Tuition-Free Community College
"A new measure and Fairfax County today and it'll help low income students get a college degree here in Northern Virginia Community College, the governor announced a new program that provides full tuition for community college for low income students. The program even covers wraparound expenses like child care. And transportation. This will help about 35,000 community, college students and really, you know, with covert 19 it Z excellent timing because there are number of individuals in Virginia that need to be either trained are retrained to, you know, Enter the workforce gets killed, Get a job Give back program would specifically cover education that leads to in demand jobs and fields like technology, skilled labor and health care. $36 million are budgeted for it. Over the next two years, and the program kicks off July 1st Luke Luker
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Arkansas governor signs transgender sports ban into law
"Northam. NPR NEWS, The Republican governor of Arkansas has signed a law that bans transgender women and girls from competing in school sports teams consistent with their gender identity. Governor Asa Hutchinson announced the move. On Thursday, Arkansas became the second state to enact such restrictions. Representatives from medical and child welfare groups say the law will have
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Virginia Becomes First Southern State to Abolish Death Penalty
"A southern state has done away with capital punishment. Democratic Governor Ralph Northam toward the death chamber of the Greensville Correction Center near Jared Virginia, before signing historic legislation abolishing the death penalty in the state. Signing this new law is the right thing to do. It is the moral thing to do. Virginia has put to death more than 1400 people in its 400 year history, the most of any state. It becomes the first southern state to do away with capital
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"northam" Discussed on WTOP
"Nellie. The top local stories. We're following this. Our legislative sessions in Maryland and Virginia are underway. The big focus this year will be on the pandemic, which has devastated businesses, shuttered schools and left many people in need of assistance. We have team coverage this morning beginning in Virginia. Governor Ralph Northam delivered his state of the Commonwealth address last night, declaring that the pandemic has shown Virginia to be strong and resilient to governor outlined initiatives. He'll pursue this session of the General Assembly, including a bill to end the death penalty. He said the state will make sure localities get needed resource is to battle Cove it and said the adversity of the pandemic has revealed the strength of Virginia. I am so proud. The state of our Commonwealth and the foundation. We have built to get through this pandemic and recover in a way that is equitable and fair. Condemning Last week's riot at the U. S. Capitol governor Northam warned Virginia elected leaders against fanning the flames of conspiracy theories because, he said, we now see where those steps can lead. Dick Uliano w T. O P knew in Maryland lawmakers also have covert 19, its top of their list of issues to tackle Governor Larry Hogan already announced his legislative plan, lawmakers are saying that they expect to make some changes The real incentive. President Bill Ferguson explained that lawmakers in Annapolis agree covert 19 and its many impacts from public health to the economy will demand action. We have a fundamental problem and that is vulnerable. Marylanders need more support than they're getting today. The other Point of agreement is that we have to act urgently to get that support to Marylanders as quickly as possible so that they can hang on. So does that mean that the General Assembly will pass Governor Larry Hogan's $1 billion Covert 19 relief plan? We're gonna move the governor's bill quickly. It won't look the same as it's introduced, unfortunately, have not seen the details. The governor's plan, announced in a news conference on Monday, includes stimulus payments for Marylanders, who claim the earned income tax credit and aid to small businesses. Cate Ryan W T O P News D C schools have a plan on how to reopen classrooms for in person learning, and that plan is set to begin at the start of next month. Schools were given for models where they can choose between in person learning. Ah, hybrid of in person and virtual learning, as well as alternating days for in person class instruction..
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"northam" Discussed on WTOP
"5 34, Virginia Governor, Ralph Northam has ordered flags flown at half staff tomorrow in or Honor of U. S. Capitol police officer and Fairfax County resident resident Brian Sick Nick, who died as a result of injuries sustained while defending the US capital on Wednesday. Democratic Senator Chris Coons of Delaware, says our nation is afflicted by two crises. We have two pandemics raging through this country right now. One of them is this covert 19 pandemic and the other is a pandemic of division and distrust. The way to deal with them is by telling people the truth that vaccines work that we need good role models in terms of masking and social distancing. And that this was a free and fair election where Joe Biden was elected. We need folks who are willing to stand up until the truth in Congress. Kun's appeared on CBS's Face. The Nation. Experts are warning that covert vaccine could become a commodity on the black market. NBC News reporting that the Trump administration has laid the groundwork for the rich and politically connected to use their money to cut in line and get vaccinated before everyone else. There have been reports in Miami of Big Hospital donors getting vaccine and of New York tycoons flying friends to Florida to get shots. The search party continues in Indonesia after a passenger jet went missing delivers have been searching on the water. They've already found pieces of wreckage, bits of the plains, fusing large and tails. Some human remains also good visibility helping that search Now the aircraft was a Boeing 737 500 operated by three where Gioia Air it was flying from the capital, Jakarta to Borneo island on Saturday. The departure was delayed by an hour because of bad weather and the plane lost contact around for me. And it's also after takeoff, according to officials. No survivors have been found. So far that is Fox's Kitty Logan reporting. The plane's black boxes have been located, and officials say Navy divers are confident they will be able to retrieve the two flight recorders when the search operation resumes tomorrow..
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"northam" Discussed on WTOP
"Hospital with non life threatening injuries. The officer was uninjured. Chief Conte says police officers recovered a semiautomatic handgun with an extended clip. The officer's body worn camera was activated and the tape will be released to the public, particularly on O w t o P news. It's been 20 years since the D C council has been majority female. But that changed today is it welcome some of its newest members. During today's swearing in ceremony, the D. C council officially became a majority female counsel. Seven of its 13 members are women. Brooke Pinto was among the new members sworn in and will represent war to welcome to Denise Lewis, George and Kristina Henderson. You all about are about to enter such a collaborative and majestic office and he's George when the sea for Ward seven. I will work hard every day to honor your decision to send me here to fight for your families Memory. A bouncer also attended today's event and issued a statement saying, quote. It is my honor in privilege to serve my hometown alongside the council and I am eager to work together on our collective. Come back. Melissa, how old the bto peonies covered. 19 has taken thousands of lives in our region and Virginia more than 5000. People have died from it. We've learned a state lawmaker is among them. State Senator Ben Chaff and died on New Year's Day after a two week stay in a Richmond hospital because of the Corona virus, the 60 year old Republican representative Southwest District on the state's border with Kentucky since 2014 in both the GOP and Senate Democrats hailed him for his passion. Civility ends compassion as a leader, governor Ralph Northam has ordered state flags to fly at half staff until chafing burial. Chafing is survived by his wife and three Children, as well as his mother and a sister, who serves on State Supreme Court. John Doman. W T O P NEWS. A lot of us have received those $600 stimulus checks from the federal government. There's a new effort now to give more checks to Marylanders who need that extra boost. Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot wants to use the state's rainy day fund to approve a $1 billion plan that would give $2000 checks to residents who make 50 grand or less in a year. Couples who make less than $100,000 a year would also get a check. France hotels FOX, Baltimore If the governor And the legislative leadership. Simply give me an aural. It's the right thing to do. Go ahead and do it. I'll do it tomorrow. Governor Larry Hogan has vowed to introduce a relief package once the General Assembly meets, but he hasn't released details about it and hasn't said whether he supports Franco's idea. Nick I. Nelly w. T O P NEWS When Montgomery County's council comes back in session on January, the 12th there will be a number of bills getting attention from housing to public safety. But one council member is looking ahead to a tough budget year. And thanks another topic should be tax increases one issue that every local government will be faced with meeting the increasing needs of residents with dwindling revenues. How do you know not make things worse through kind of a trick, Ollie and cuts or austerity budgets? Montgomery County Council member Will Giron Doe says he knows that government budgets will be tight services. People should be what's on the chopping block one strategy. Mondo favors increasing the county's income tax rate, capped at 3.2% he'd like to see go to 3.5% on the highest earners, those making a million dollars and more. The move would require enabling state legislation proposed by delegate Julie Polikeviciute car. Jawando said he would testify in favor of that bill in Annapolis, Kate Ryan. W T o P News coming up after traffic and weather on w th e p who is the richest person? In the world released as of 2020. We have the final results in 207. Hi. I'm Patrick Singles owner. A new.