3 chapters across the catalog
Austin City Council is considering a mandatory 35-day lockdown and a "lessons learned" program to address rising COVID-19 cases. Mayor Adler supports a proposal that would declare businesses a nuisance if they fail to enforce mask use, disinfect twice daily, and limit groups to ten people. Violators of these proposed regulations could face civil suits filed by the city attorney.
Scott Brown Challenges Geithner on Small Business Loans
Senator Scott Brown confronted Timothy Geithner over the failure of the small business lending program, noting that only one in ten small banks participated. Brown argued that regulatory uncertainty and a "wet blanket" of new administration regulations are preventing job creation in Massachusetts. Geithner defended the program as a measure to protect taxpayer resources during a slow recovery.
San Francisco Gun Shop Controversy, Vibrancy Argument
The reopening of the only gun shop in San Francisco sparked protests from local activists. One resident argued before the Board of Supervisors that the shop should be closed because 14% of the neighborhood—children—cannot enter the premises. The hosts mock this "vibrancy" argument, noting its potential application to bars and other age-restricted businesses.
