Stevenson’s army, April 16
– The other side gets a vote, too. China is withholding shipments of medical supplies to US.
– China may be violating nuclear test ban.
– Pres. Trump complains about stalled nominations. Here are the facts.
– He also wants to do recess appointments. Here’s a CRS backgrounder.
I warned about this. SBA lacks people and processes to handle small business loans.
And there’s disarray in the search for treatments and vaccines.
– Politico says Trump has “hobbled US AID.“
– BTW, DOD wants to let retirees become lobbyists sooner, contrary to McCain law.
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