The LuLac Edition #4,277, May 3rd, 2020

STANDING WITH BIDEN

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Here is the reason why I am standing with Joe Biden.
Whatever may or may not have happened will be debated and challenged. I will never change the minds of those who say he is a hypocrite, needs to release all files from Delaware or think he’s senile because he hesitated a few times.
But I do KNOW this. After watching that interview, my big take away was how he conducted himself. How he answered question after question, asked in 20 different ways.
I’m not a lawyer but have covered enough trials to know that this type of questioning would never go on like that in a courtroom. “Asked and answered”.
Contrast that to Mr. Trump who attacks, belittles and throws a childlike tantrum (“oh you’re so unfair to me”) even when asked the most inane question.
It’s simple. Do you want a level headed thoughtful person (who was under fire for at least 20 minutes) as your President or do you want four more years of a man child who lusted after the kitchen but can’t stand the heat?
Biden: 2020!

CONGRATS TO DAVID SCHWAGER

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Our good friend David Schwager recently was named the President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. We wish him the best of luck. Here is the link from Today's Times Leader. https://www.timesleader.com/news/782160/schwager-to-serve-as-president-of-pba

CARTWRIGHT: CARES ACT FUNDING NOW AVAILABLE TO HELP FIRST RESPONDERS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK

 Congressman Matt Cartwright (Photo: LuLac archives)

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright said that the application for the Fiscal Year 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant – COVID-19 Supplemental Program (AFG-S) is now open. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act made an additional $100 million available to help local firefighters and first responders secure urgently needed protective equipment and supplies as they manage emergencies during the Coronavirus pandemic.
“Our fire departments are providing life-sustaining emergency services to communities during this crisis impacted by coronavirus,” said Rep. Cartwright, a member of the House Appropriations Committee. “I am committed to getting you and our communities in northeastern Pennsylvania the resources needed for this battle and to help us find our way to a brighter day through the coronavirus pandemic. I’m so grateful for your brave service to our community.”
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) began accepting AFG-S applications today at 8:00 a.m. ET and the period will close at 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, May 15, 2020. The Notice of Funding Opportunity and technical assistance tools are available on the FEMA website at https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/187460.
The AFG Grants Help Desk can be reached at 1-866-274-0960; or firegrants@fema.dhs.gov.
Applicants can also reach the Cartwright Congressional office for assistance at 570-341-1050