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Coronavirus Updates (White House)
1. What You Need To Know -- President Trump's Coronavirus Response Efforts
President Trump and his Administration are working every day to protect the health and wellbeing of Americans and respond to the coronavirus.
To read the list of eight action points, released yesterday by the White House, please go here.
https://chpponline.squarespace.com/s/What-You-Need-To-Know-President-Trumps-Coronavirus-Response-Efforts.pdf
[The following are topics discussed at yesterday's Coronavirus Task Force press conference. Source: The White House]
2. 24 hours of all-American teamwork
When President Trump took the podium at yesterday's Coronavirus briefing, he asked Americans to unite behind a single goal. "We're announcing new guidelines for every American to follow over the next 15 days as we combat the virus," he said.
And in just 24 hours, the selflessness and patriotism on display all across our great country has been astounding.
The new guidelines released yesterday deliver a nationwide game plan. Each one of us has a role to play in stopping transmission of this virus. Simple steps taken now will have a massive impact down the road, saving many lives in the weeks ahead . . .
While every American does their part, the White House Coronavirus Task Force is coordinating a nationwide response to protect the health and safety of every community.
> > > To review these guidelines, see below:
- Avoid crowds of more than 10 people
- Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly
- Work from home if that's an option for you
- Disinfect frequently touched surfaces
- Isolate yourself if you feel sick
While every American does their part, the White House Coronavirus Task Force is coordinating a nationwide response to protect the health and safety of every community.
To cut red tape and avoid bureaucratic delay, "we are putting in place a policy for states to take responsibility for tests developed and used by laboratories in their states," the President announced today. "States can set up a system in which they take responsibility for authorizing such tests and the laboratories will not engage with the FDA."
The President also announced that Medicare telehealth services will be dramatically expanded. "Medicare patients can now visit any doctor by phone or videoconference, at no additional cost, including with commonly used services like FaceTime and Skype-a historic breakthrough," he said.
Our seniors, as well as others most vulnerable to contracting the virus, shouldn't have to travel to a doctor's office or a hospital if another solution is available. Now, the extra fees typically associated with telehealth services have been removed.
True to an "all-of-America" response to the crisis, President Trump is continuing to combine the full resources of the Federal Government with the innovation of America's world-leading private sector. This morning, he spoke by phone with restaurant executives from the fast food industry, who intend to keep feeding their communities through drive-through, pick-up, and delivery service options in the weeks ahead.
A few hours later, he held a phone call with industrial supply retailers and wholesalers to discuss how to ensure supply chains are able to meet the demands of healthcare providers, first responders, and the American people at this critical time.
In addition to public health concerns, President Trump understands the serious challenge this virus presents to American businesses, workers, and families. In addition to steps already taken, such as declaring a National Emergency to free up Federal resources, the Trump Administration is working with Congress on a significant economic stimulus plan to provide relief to American workers and industries.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin also shared today that President Trump has authorized the deferral of $300 billion in tax payments to the IRS, helping American workers and business affected by closings and other economic effects of the pandemic.
"The world is at war with a hidden enemy," President Trump tweeted. "WE WILL WIN!"
Focus on Israel
1. Challenges Facing Israel - Insight for Intercessors
To read this article,please go here.
2. Two MKs and two ministers go into isolation - Inside Israel - Israel National News
The Knesset announced on Tuesday evening that information received by Knesset Sergeant-at-Arms Yosef Grif indicated that three members of the Knesset, Ram Ben-Barak, Alon Schuster and Tzachi Hanegbi, were in the presence last week of Shay Hajaj, head of the Merhavim Regional Council, who was diagnosed with coronavirus.
In a conversation held by Grif with Udi Klein, Deputy Head of Public Health in the Ministry of Health, he was told that the matter was brought to the attention of the Ministry and that contact was already made with the Knesset members who were instructed to go into immediate isolation.
3. Netanyahu rebukes a complacent Israeli public: This isn't vacation. Stay home! - Times of Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday reprimanded Israelis for failing to grasp the gravity of the growing coronavirus crisis, urging them to stay home wherever possible, as top health officials said thousands could die of the disease if the public did not strictly adhere to government guidelines.
"This isn't child's play, it's not summer vacation, it's a matter of life and death," Netanyahu said at an evening press conference after media outlets reported extensively over the past two days on now jobless Israelis making use of their freed up time to enjoy the beach and public parks.
Charging that "too many" were failing to grasp the gravity of the situation, he urged Israelis to show "discipline and responsibility" in following social distancing instructions, avoiding public spaces and, whenever possible, staying home.
4. Iran warns virus could kill 'millions' in Islamic Republic - AP
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran issued its most dire warning yet Tuesday about the new coronavirus ravaging the country, suggesting "millions" could die in the Islamic Republic if people keep traveling and ignore health guidance.
A state TV journalist who also is a medical doctor gave the warning only hours after hard-line Shiite faithful on Monday night pushed their way into the courtyards of two major shrines that were finally closed due to the virus. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a religious ruling prohibiting "unnecessary" travel.
Roughly 9 out of 10 of the over 18,000 confirmed cases of the virus in the Middle East come from Iran, where authorities denied for days the risk the outbreak posed. Officials have implemented new checks for people trying to leave major cities ahead of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, on Friday, but have hesitated to quarantine the areas.
5. Iranian Official Calls to Deliberately Spread Coronavirus Worldwide to Bring Messiah - Breaking Israel News
Ali Reza Banahyan (also spelled Alireza Panahian), a Hojatoleslam (Shia cleric) and head of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's 'think tank for universities', was recently quoted in Shafaq News as saying that the coronavirus pandemic is a prelude to the emergence of the expected Mahdi (Muslim Messiah).
Banahyan called on the Iranian people to actively spread the virus, "because it will accelerate the emergence of al- Mahdi."
He added, "According to Shiite accounts, before the emergence of Imam Mahdi, the world suffers from widespread fears and many economic problems and deaths, and people will need a religious government led by Imam Mahdi."
(Prayer Offered by the End-Time Handmaidens/Global Outpouring)
- A particularly radical sect of Shia Muslims believes that deliberately spreading the current plague will help to bring the Mahdi (the Muslim messiah). Please pray for them to be exposed, apprehended, and shut down in their evil plans, and that Jesus Christ would appear to them and show Himself as the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
- "For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light." (Mark 4:22)
The Daily Brief
1. Trump suspends 1938 road law, gives truckers green light to move emergency supplies - WND
All along America's highways, trucks hauling vital relief supplies are cutting through red tape, thanks to President Donald Trump.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Friday announced that a 1938 law regulating the hours of service for truck drivers was being waived on a national basis to battle the coronavirus. The agency said this was first time the rule had ever been waived throughout the country.
The rule currently forbids truck drivers from driving more than 11 hours during a 14-hour work period. After that, drivers are required by law to have 10 hours of down time.
The waiver, issued by Trump and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, exempts truckers hauling medicine and other supplies necessary to battle the outbreak of the virus, FMCSA Acting Administrator Jim Mullen said. (Read more)
- Thank You, Lord, for this practical and reasonable suspension of this law to enable supplies to reach those who need them in the best time possible. Please protect the drivers on the road and send the angels to look out for their safety so that all will use wisdom in the use of their time on the road.
- "Behold, I am going to send an angel before you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared." (Exodus 23:20)
2. White House eyes massive $850B stimulus package next, as Senate moves on latest coronavirus bill - Fox News
White House officials and congressional lawmakers are signaling they will attempt to push through a third coronavirus spending package worth hundreds of billions of dollars even as the Senate works to move along the more modest second relief bill that focuses on leave for workers and expedited testing for the disease officially known as COVID-19.
Fox News has learned that the White House specifically is pushing an $850 billion stimulus, largely in the form of tax relief measures.
Roughly $500 billion of this would be tied to a payroll tax cut, while $250 billion would come in the form of Small Business Administration loans and another $58 billion would be directed to the airline industry, among other measures. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will attend the Senate GOP's weekly policy lunch Tuesday -- which will take place in a larger room that it usually does so the senators can practice social distancing -- to discuss the details of the comprehensive coronavirus proposal from the White House. (Read more)
- Dear Lord, we are grateful for this proposal to ease the effects of the shutdown of so much of American life due to precautions against the coronavirus. We pray that all parties in Congress will cooperate and that all will have wisdom to pass the best legislation possible.
- "Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned you rulers of the earth." (Psalms 2:10)
3. Trump wants to send Americans checks 'immediately' in response to coronavirus, Mnuchin says - Fox News
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday that the Trump administration wants to send checks to Americans "in the next two weeks" in an effort to help people cope with the economic fallout due to the coronavirus pandemic.
"We're looking at sending checks to Americans immediately," Mnuchin said during a press briefing from the White House. "Americans need cash now, the president wants to get cash now. I mean now-in the next few weeks."
Mnuchin, on Tuesday, also announced that the Treasury Department would not extend the deadline to file taxes by the April 15 deadline, as much of the tax filing can be done online.
"We encourage Americans who can file taxes to continue to file taxes on April 15 because for many Americans, you will get tax refunds and we don't want you to lose out on those tax refunds," Mnuchin said. Mnuchin added that if individuals or corporations owe money to the Internal Revenue Service after filing their taxes, those payments now are able to be deferred for up to 90 days interest-free. (Read more)
- Praise You, Lord, for this proposal to get relief money into Americans' hands quickly. We pray that wisdom will be used in all aspects of this as it goes through Congress. May it be a blessing to those who need it most.
- "To bind princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom." (Psalms 105:22)
4. Donald Trump doubles down on calling coronavirus 'the Chinese virus' after Beijing lashes out at him - Daily Mail
Donald Trump doubled down Tuesday after China lashed out at Washington for him calling the novel coronavirus 'the Chinese Virus'. President Trump tweeted Monday: 'The United States will be powerfully supporting those industries, like Airlines and others, that are particularly affected by the Chinese Virus. We will be stronger than ever before!'
Early Tuesday Beijing demanded 'the U.S. side correct the mistake immediately and halt its groundless accusations.'
Geng Shuang, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, accused 'certain American politicians' of promoting stigmatisation by connecting the novel coronavirus with China. (Read more)
- Father, we ask You to cover and protect our President as he reminds China that in our country we have freedom of speech. It is time for bullying and accusations to stop. If President Trump is out of line, You are the One with the authority to stop or change him and we ask you to do so, as need be. Nevertheless, we thank You for truth and ask for it to be released.
- ". . . and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32)
5. New Yorkers should be prepared for a 'shelter-in-place order,' Mayor Bill de Blasio says - CNBC
New Yorkers should prepare for a "shelter-in-place" order in the coming days as local officials try to contain the fast-moving coronavirus that's spreading throughout the U.S., New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday, adding that a decision will be made in the next 48 hours.
"We are all deeply concerned ... this is quite clear this is a fast growing crisis," he said at a press conference. "All New Yorkers, even though a decision has not been made by the city or the state, I think that all New Yorkers should be prepared right now for the possibility of a shelter-in-place order."
There are now 814 confirmed cases in New York City, he said, adding that 248 are in Queens, 277 in Manhattan, 157 in Brooklyn, 96 in the Bronx and 36 in Staten Island. Seven people in the city have died so far and 124 people are in the hospital, he said. De Blasio acknowledged that New Yorkers will face "tremendously substantial challenges" under a shelter-in-place order and that he doesn't take the decision lightly. (Read more)
- Lord of ALL, we ask that You send the wisdom of Solomon to the local, state, and federal officials who must decide and agree on the best path to follow, not just in NYC, but throughout our nation. In Your love, you call us to look to you for our supply. Triune God, glorify Your name as You bring salvations, healings and miracles of multiplication from on high and through Your people. Please send the Comforter and Your angels to minister to the children, the elderly, the homeless and the lonely. Thank you, Abba, that You are our shelter and hiding place, our help in times of trouble.
- "God gave Solomon wisdom-the deepest of understanding and the largest of hearts. There was nothing beyond him, nothing he couldn't handle. Solomon's wisdom outclassed the vaunted wisdom of wise men of the East, outshone the famous wisdom of Egypt. He was wiser than anyone." (I Kings: 4:29-30a)
6. China to expel American reporters after US curbs its media - AP News
China announced that it will revoke the media credentials of all American journalists at three major U.S. news organizations, in effect expelling them from the country, in response to new U.S. restrictions on Chinese state-controlled media.
The foreign ministry said early Wednesday that American citizens working for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post with credentials expiring before the end of the year must surrender their press cards within 10 days.
It is the latest in a series of tit-for-tat actions by the two governments as the Trump administration takes a more confrontational stance in dealing with China than his predecessors. The two countries remained enmeshed in a trade war despite a recent truce and have traded angry words over the coronavirus pandemic that emerged in China and has spread worldwide. (Read more)
- Father God, we lift up China right now before your throne upon justice and righteousness. We ask you to send angelic reporters to China, who will cause the government's activities to be shouted from the housetops and bring them to repentance from their wicked ways and to get new hearts.
- "Í tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out."(Luke 19:40)
7. Marriott Begins Furloughing Tens of Thousands of Employees - USA Today
Marriott International is poised to place tens of thousands of employees on furlough as the hotel giant reels from the coronavirus outbreak. The travel industry is grappling with a tidal wave of cancellations as Americans heed public warnings to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
"As travel restrictions and social distancing efforts around the world become more widespread, we are experiencing significant drops in demand at properties globally with an uncertain duration," Marriott said in a statement. "We are adjusting global operations accordingly, which has meant either reduction in hours or a temporary leave for many of our associates at our properties."
Marriott, which had about 174,000 employees globally at the end of 2019, said the furloughs will affect all types of workers. They won't be paid their salaries during their time away from the company, but they will receive health care benefits. (Read more)
- Lord, we ask for the mind of Christ for Marriott management. May You inspire them to creative uses of their hotels and employees for Your kingdom purposes to help victims of the virus. We also ask that You deliver the Marriott staff from the lies of Mormonism. May the book of Mormon forever disappear from their hotel rooms. In Yeshua's mighty name!
- "So the master commended the unjust steward because he had dealt shrewdly. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in their generation than the sons of light." (Luke 16:8)
8. States delaying primaries past 9 June may face delegate penalty, warns DNC memo - The Guardian
A new memo from the Democratic National Committee panel that handles delegate selection for the presidential nomination warns that states that hastily change the "first determining step" of their own process could be subject to penalties - including a 50% reduction in delegates - if they hold primaries after a June cut-off date.
The memo also says the panel is looking at ways to adjust how delegates are selected in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Three states will hold primaries on Tuesday. A fourth, Ohio, postponed its vote on Monday, due to Covid-19 and its drastic effect on public life. Louisiana, Kentucky, Georgia and Maryland have also postponed their votes. As in virtually every part of US society, election officials at every level have been discussing ways to safely administer elections without spreading the coronavirus. (Read more)
- Jesus, we look to You in all the affairs of our nation and thank You that Your ways are always good and right. Please keep Your hand upon this situation and allow no wickedness to prosper whatsoever. In Jesus Name! Amen.
- " . . . For the ways of the Lord are right; The righteous walk in them, But transgressors stumble in them." (Hosea 14:9)
9. Switzerland Shuts Down Over Virus - Newsmax
Switzerland's government on Monday banned all public and private events from midnight and mobilized up to 8,000 members of the military after declaring the rapidly spreading coronavirus an "exceptional" emergency. "We will not leave you alone," Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga said at a news conference announcing strict new measures aiming to control the epidemic that has killed 14 people and sickened more than 2,200 in Switzerland. "We will take care of you."
Swissinfo.ch said officials also ordered the closure of bars, restaurants, sports facilities and cultural spaces. Only businesses providing vital goods and services - think grocery stores, bakeries, pharmacies, banks and post offices - are to remain open.
The new measures are in place until April 19. That also includes school shutdowns.
The site did say hospitals and clinics must stay open for necessary procedures. And, it characterized the mobilization of soldiers as the nation's largest since World War II. (Read more)
- Lord, this is more evidence of Your bringing nations to a grinding halt. As You bring Switzerland to its knees, may her people seek Your face and turn from their wicked ways. We remind You of the centuries of prayer in this nation for revival. May Switzerland fulfill its divine destiny. Let it be so.
- "In those days there was no king [Lord] in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes." (Judges 21:25)
10. Justice Department cites 'national security' secrets in dropping Mueller case against Russian firms - Washington Examiner
A federal judge allowed the Justice Department to drop charges against two Russian companies accused by special counsel Robert Mueller of funding social media disinformation efforts aimed at the 2016 presidential election.
Concord Management and Consulting and Concord Catering, both run by a Russian oligarch named Yevgeniy Viktorovich Prigozhin, were indicted in February 2018 for their role in funding the disinformation activities of the St. Petersburg-based Internet Research Agency, which Mueller's report said "carried out the earliest Russian interference operations identified by the investigation - a social media campaign designed to provoke and amplify political and social discord in the United States."
But the Justice Department backed away from the prosecution, citing the evasiveness of the Concord companies, its refusal to provide information, and the potential for national security secrets to be revealed during the upcoming trial, scheduled to kick off in early April. Jury selection for the trial was only two weeks away. The Justice Department said on Monday that "Concord has demonstrated its intent to reap the benefits of the Court's jurisdiction while positioning itself to evade any real obligations or responsibility." Prosecutors cited "recent events and a change in the balance of the government's proof due to a classification determination" and "other facts described in more detail in a classified addendum" which led them to believe that continuing the prosecution "promotes neither the interests of justice nor the nation's security." (Read more)
- Father, we know that the "information warfare" of Russia has sown discord in our great nation and negatively influenced our affairs. We thank you that this decision of the Justice Department will hinder Russia from obtaining any further secrets or access to the internal affairs of our government and its privacy. Jesus, let Your justice reign from on high.
- ". . . Thus says the Lord of hosts: 'They may build, but I will throw down; . . ." (Malachi 1:4)
The Daily Jot
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Prophetic implications of Coronavirus-Part II
There are several aspects of the China coronavirus pandemic that have prophetic underpinnings. It certainly is a type and shadow of an end time pestilence, which could result in a great famine, as prophesied by Christ in Matthew 24:7, ". . . and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes in diverse places." Since this coronavirus has been on the radar, there have been some 33 earthquakes in California, Oklahoma, Tennessee, the Carolinas, New York and Maine. But when we are talking about the specifics of prophecy, it is not about America. It is about Israel. We need to remember that. Yes, prophecy affects America and vice versa, and you and I, but it is centered on Israel and the return of Christ.
Unpacking coronavirus prophetically takes a discerning heart. Let's look at when coronavirus began accelerating from its origin in China, and the events that were impacting Israel at the time. My friend, White House Correspondent Bill Koenig has kept track of events facilitated by the US that impact Israel for decades. In his book "Eye to Eye-Facing the Consequences of Dividing Israel," Bill has mapped out every recent president's attempts at divvying up Israel to foster peace in the Middle East. He has found a pattern. Within 48 hours of a president initiating a peace plan that divides Israel, a natural, economic or political disaster hits the US. President Trump's "Deal of the Century" is no different. When it was announced, Bill and I wondered what event would be triggered.
Remember when George W Bush and Ariel Sharon forced Israelis from their homes in Gaza? Katrina formed up in the ocean. Bill Koenig has now documented: Coronavirus begins to spread in China-December 31; Trump-China trade deal signed at White House-January 15; Trump-Deal of the Century presented with map at White House-January 28; Forty minutes after President Trump posts his "deal of the century" map on Twitter for his 71.8 million followers, the Miami Fl., financial district was rocked with a 7.7 earthquake-January 28; The coronavirus expansion begins worldwide-January 28; CDC confirms first human-to-human transmission of coronavirus in US-CNBC- January 31. This is not intended to criticize the President. He is doing a good job. These are just the facts-examples of how prophecy and humans interact.
There are a lot of conspiracy theories, fake news, and just plain lies being circulated in cyberspace that foment fear, paranoia, and anxiety. Isn't it enough to look at this global issue from the facts? Yes, this is a prophetic event. It is showing us just how fast your freedom can be shackled. It demonstrates how quickly the world can be locked down in response to a crisis. This China coronavirus is no less than a type and shadow of things to come, and only time and events will tell if it is more than that.
My advice: Watch carefully for leaders arising out of the Middle East, especially from Turkey and Iran. Study Daniel 8, Ezekiel 38-39, and Matthew 24. Don't get caught up in the wild-eyed claims and conspiracy theories-they are only there to deceive. Be wise. Take care. Show the love of Christ as your testimony. Remember, you are still here and you will be until the Lord decides to remove you. As Christ said in Matthew 24:13, "But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved." You are washed in the blood of the Lamb. Do not fear!
Lord God Almighty, we know not all the details of this peace plan, even now, but we stand in the gap before Your Throne of Grace, asking for Your mercy to visit our people. If this plan was not written according to Your perfect will, in the care of the land of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Lord God, WE REPENT.
And just as Aaron stood in the gap between You and the sin of Your people in that day, we stand in the gap now. Father God, have MERCY upon our people, and "stay (stop) this plague." In Your Name we offer this prayer, amen.
"46 So Moses said to Aaron, "Take a censer and put fire in it from the altar, put incense on it, and take it quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them; for wrath has gone out from the Lord. The plague has begun." 47 Then Aaron took it as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the assembly; and already the plague had begun among the people. So he put in the incense and made atonement for the people. 48 And he stood between the dead and the living; so the plague was stopped. 49 Now those who died in the plague were fourteen thousand seven hundred, besides those who died in the Korah incident. 50 So Aaron returned to Moses at the door of the tabernacle of meeting, for the plague had stopped." (Numbers 16:46-50)
[Prayer offered by Capitol Hill Prayer Partners]
COVID-19 ON Capitol Hill
COVID-19 on Capitol Hill
1. Revamped Coronavirus Bill Passes the House, Heads to Senate - Western Journal
The congressional response to the coronavirus outbreak is moving forward, with the Senate expected to consider a House-passed package of actions Tuesday while a second stage of responses is in the works.
The House had passed a version of its response bill on Saturday, USA Today reported, but needed to vote again Monday to deal with procedural issues surrounding that legislation and concerns from Republicans about the plan's impact on small businesses.
The legislation includes paid emergency leave for America's workers, including "two weeks of paid sick leave and up to three months of paid family and medical leave," according to Fox News.
The bill makes coronavirus tests free, even for those without insurance. (Read more)
2. Second Coronavirus Relief Bill Passes US House . . . and Money Can't be Used as Abortion 'Slush Fund' - LiveAction.org
[Last] week, Live Action News reported that Speaker of the House, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), was allegedly attempting to pass a coronavirus relief bill without the protections of the Hyde Amendment, which bans federal funds from being used for abortions. An unnamed White House official had referred to the bill as a potential "slush fund," for the abortion industry.
With various abortion industry power players insisting that abortion should be made more accessible during this time of crisis-and some worrying that unintended pregnancies will skyrocket due to potential quarantine-the importance of ensuring that abortion was not funded in the name of coronavirus "relief" became more evident. Federal funding of abortions is not supported by the majority of Americans.
In the very early morning hours, a second relief bill-on the heels of the first, an $8.3B spending bill to address the COVID-19 pandemic-was passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 363-40-1. CNBC reports that President Trump urged Republicans to join with Democrats to pass the bill. According to the news outlet, "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has mentioned the need to pass a third measure to respond to the outbreak." (Read more)
- Father, thank you for this bill to help Americans during this virus outbreak. We give you praise that this bill does NOT fund abortions like it was originally intended.
- ". . . In everything, give thanks." (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
3. Senate Will Pass House Coronavirus Bill With No Changes: Majority Leader - The Epoch Times
The Senate will pass the coronavirus bill passed by the House of Representatives on Monday without changing anything in it, according to the top Republican in the upper chamber.
"With regard to the bill that came over from the House, there was some discussion about whether to amend that with a bigger proposal, because we all know a bigger proposal is necessary," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said at a press conference in Washington.
"But I've decided we're going to go on and vote as soon as the Senate can get permission to vote on the bill that came over from the House, send it down to the president for signature."
Asked about senators in the Republican majority who don't like certain parts of the bill, McConnell said: "My counsel to them is to gag and vote for it anyway." (Read more)
4. Senate to vote on House coronavirus measure over GOP objections - Washington Examiner
The Senate will vote on a House measure to provide more than $100 billion to respond to the coronavirus, despite objections from GOP lawmakers who oppose paid leave provisions.
"With regard to the bill that came over from the House, there was some discussion about whether to amendment that with a bigger proposal, because we all know a bigger proposal is necessary," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, told reporters Tuesday. "But I've decided we are going to go on and vote" on the measure.
McConnell is rejecting calls to amend the legislation to aid small businesses, which may be unable to afford the paid sick leave mandated in the bill for those that employ more than 50 people. Instead, lawmakers will write a third, much larger stimulus measure that will include aid to small businesses, likely in the form of low-interest loans. (Read more)
- Father God, we do thank You that this crisis has birthed a new spirit of bipartisanship -- however "shaky" -- on Capitol Hill. We ask that, as we go forward, all members would begin to understand that they can get much more done for the American people when they agree, in truth, to work together. Amen.
- "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28)
5. Joe Biden Goes Under Secret Service Protection - Western Journal
Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden, who has been repeatedly accosted by protesters on the campaign trail, is receiving U.S. Secret Service protection beginning this week, the agency said.
Biden made the request earlier this month after a handful of testy interactions with protesters at recent campaign events. (Read more)
6. White House Seeks 'Big and Bold' Coronavirus Stimulus Package - The Epoch Times
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7. Bill that harms independent doctors racing through Congress - AAPS
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8. Despite Coronavirus Teleworking, Chaos Reigns Behind the Scenes on Hill as Dems, GOPers Jockeying on Relief, Stimulus Bills - The Epoch Times
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THREE DAYS OF FASTING
The following message is from Lou Engle ministries calling for a three-day fast.
Dear Friends,
A team of us have been fasting intensely in New England. We have been inquiring desperately of the Lord concerning the Coronavirus. For the past several days, we've been asking the Lord, "Shall we call a three-day Esther Fast worldwide to resist this virus?" As we contemplated calling this fast, a great evangelist from Europe, Jean-Luc Trachsel, texted me and said, "Lou, don't miss this moment. Call a three-day fast across the world and shatter this Coronavirus!" As we prepared to write this call to action, Andy Byrd, one of the leaders of The Send, texted me and said, "Lou, would you call a three-day fast in the midst of this 40-day fast and call the Church to stand against and rebuke this Coronavirus? It is threatening the global advance of evangelism and missions and is determined to stop stadium Christianity. The Send Kansas City must not be stopped! Other great gatherings must not be stopped!" At that moment, with two or three other witnesses, I knew it was the word of the Lord.
To take a stand against the destructive spread of the Coronavirus, we are calling the global Church to a three-day Esther Fast, March 18th - March 20th, to humble ourselves, confess our sins and the sins of our nation (Joel 2), and cry out to God for mercy. Let us stretch out His rod of authority out of Zion and rebuke the Coronavirus in united corporate agreement, believing in faith that the storm will abate, stadiums will be filled, and 2020 will go down as the year of the historic advance of evangelism and missions worldwide. Would you join us for this three-day Esther Fast, March 18th - March 20th?!
An Esther Fast is a three-day, no food, and no water fast as prescribed in Esther 4:16 when the wicked prince Haman released a genocidal plot to destroy all the Jews. If you are not able to join us on a no food and no water fast, we encourage you to do a water-only fast or any other type of fast that you can. To see examples of other types of fasts you can do, visit our website here:
https://thejesusfast.global/types-of-fasts/
Thank you for joining us in this Esther Fast!
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- The Persecuted Church
- Classic Hymns
- The Good News Corner
- Worship with Us Today!
Prayers for the Persecuted Church
"Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body." (Hebrews 13:3)
Please visit the website for International Christian Concern to lift up prayers for the persecuted around the world, every day. Their link is: www.persecution.org -- or go here to connect. Thank you for interceding for our brothers and sisters who are suffering in Asia, the Islamic World, and the Far East.
CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS
We offer this hymn today to decree that the "virus" does NOT wear the crown, but that only our King of all kings and our Lord of all Lords is the Sovereign GOD of the universe! Please join us today in singing this magnificent song of WORSHIP to our Lord Jesus Christ! AMEN!
Classic Hymns
CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS
"His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns."(Revelation 19:12)
Lyrics
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Melody
Please go here.
About the Author:
Words: Matthew Bridges, 1852
Melody: George J. Elvey,
Good News Corner
The Good News Corner
PREGNANT AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT CHOOSES ADOPTION: 'THE BABY SAVED ME'
"With the family that I chose, they're gonna be able to give her everything she wants and I know I'm not gonna be able to do that." -Amber Fiedler
The latest season of American Idol is underway with auditions airing in five different episodes. This week, America got to meet 23-year-old Amber Fiedler from Idaho, who happened to be 38 weeks pregnant during her audition. She shocked the judges when she told them she would be placing her baby girl with an adoptive family.
Asked by judge Lionel Ritchie-who is an adoptive father-why she came to the decision of adoption, Fiedler revealed that she grew up in a difficult circumstance, raised mostly by her grandmother, because her mother was addicted to drugs.
"The last few years, I was going out and, ya know, drinking a bit and I was getting caught up in life," she explained. "With this pregnancy, I've learned who I was as a person. I've had time to sit and think and look at the big picture of life. There's days when I don't even have $20 in my pocket. If I'm not ready to be a mom, why would I put her through that, ya know?"
(LiveAction.org) Read more.
Worship With Us Today
Worship With Us Today!
Julie True - "Worship You"
To worship with us today,please go here.
About CHPP
About Capitol Hill Prayer Partners
Our Mission Statement
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners (CHPP) is a ministry which is positioned on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., helping members of the Body of Christ to "pray for those in authority over us" in our federal government. Our primary purpose is to offer intercession on site for the members of Congress and their staffs each day that the Senate and the House of Representatives are in session; and our chief prayer focus is that "God's will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." [Matthew 6:10].
Because Jesus Christ has shed His blood for all, we, too, pray for ALL, in a nonpartisan manner. Also, because the scriptures indicate that "the effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 4:17), we are confident that fervent prayer, offered in the halls of the highest chambers of government in our land, can avail much for America. Capitol Hill Prayer Partners welcomes those who feel called to join us, engaging in this strategic work of intercession for our nation: "For there is no power but of God; the powers that be are ordained of God." [Romans 13:1]
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners welcomes all who wish to pray for our leaders to join us in prayer for our nation. You may sign up to receive our alerts by sending an email to us at info@capitolhillprayer.org requesting that your name be added to our list of subscribers.
We Welcome Your Gifts
We Welcome Your Gifts
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners (CHPP) is a 501(c)(3), tax- exempt, faith-based, ministry, dedicated to praying for our leaders (1 Tim. 2:1-4). CHPP relies solely on the gifts of our readers to continue this work; thus we greatly appreciate your help in supporting this publication. Offerings may be sent to: Capitol Hill Prayer Partners, P.O. Box 5152, Herndon, VA 20172-1970. Please make checks payable to: CHPP. THANK YOU!
DONATE ONLINE!
Now you can also donate online by going here. Or . . . if you prefer, simply paste this link into your browser to access our secure online donor system:
https://www.egsnetwork.com/gift/gift.php?giftid=3B77E058-983E-4415-AA4E-2F82ED1A4DEA#
"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit." (Philippians 4:23)
Reading the Bible Together
WELCOME TO OUR BIBLE READATHON!
"For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea." (Habakkuk 2:14)
> > > Reading the Word of God over our nation, six nights per week!! ALL NIGHT LONG!
We are now reading the Word of God every night (except on Sunday mornings) from midnight to 6:00 a.m. EDT. We are reading through the whole Word, from Genesis to Revelation, and beginning again in Genesis when finished. [As of this writing, over the past three years, we have now "read through" the entire Word of God sixty-five times, nonstop. Hallelujah!]
Our numbers of readers continues to grow over time. All are welcome to join, as we use "the weapons of OUR warfare" to confront our enemy and BRING HIM DOWN through the LOVE of our Messiah and, by faith, setting captives free!
Our conference number is: 712-432-0075. The access code is: 206425#.
Please call at any time from midnight to 6:00 a.m. EST! EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN OUR "WARFARE IN THE NIGHT", USING THE WEAPON OF HIS WARFARE - THE WORD OF GOD!
"For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)
> > > A footnote: 2020 has been declared "the Year of the Bible."
Hallelujah!!
Please join us as, together, we "soak the very atmosphere of our nation" in the WORD OF GOD!
In closing, let us decree together that . . .
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." (Psalm 119:105)
AMEN!!
Reminder!
Our conference number is: 712-432-0075.
The access code is: 206425#.
And . . . once again . . . welcome!
Sara Ballenger, President
Janet Dibble, Bible Readathon Coordinator
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners