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> The idea the governor of a $222 billion budget can’t get some masks is a bit absurd The federal government just passed a $2 trillion stimulus package. And th
by foogazi 7y ago
> The idea the governor of a $222 billion budget can’t get some masks is a bit absurd
The federal government just passed a $2 trillion stimulus package. And they’re thinking of doing another one.
And in addition to the power to print money, it can also order private industries to manufacture masks, tests, vaccines, ventilators, even tp
And it still can’t get the job done.
There are not enough masks or tests
- pmart123 7y agoThe federal government can order ventilators, but you need the part. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-24/ventilator-makers-can-speed-up-but-they-face-shortages-of-parts https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-24/ventilato... It can also order or overpay for the creation of a successful vaccine, but you need data and time to see if it works.
- WalterBright 7y ago> There are not enough masks or tests https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/22/21189881/apple-donating-masks-amazon-bezos-cook-coronavirus https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/22/21189881/apple-donating-m... Maybe Tim Cook should run for Governor. Cook knows how to get stuff done, and he has no legal powers whatsoever compared to the Governor.