4 chapters across the catalog
The $8.3 billion federal response bill significantly exceeds initial White House requests and includes $2.2 billion for the Department of Health and Human Services. Specific allocations include $10 million for Dr. Anthony Fauci’s group and $3.1 billion for vaccine development and manufacturing capacity. Concerns are raised regarding the "fuzzy" language of the bill, which allows for the hiring of non-government employees and the renovation of non-federal facilities.
Kathleen Sebelius and the Birth-to-Five Proposal
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius discussed the Obama administration's "birth-to-five" proposal, which includes government-funded home visiting programs for newborns. Critics characterize the initiative as an attempt by the state to intervene in early childhood development and social-emotional training. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee is also mocked for a gaffe claiming the U.S. Constitution has been in place for 400 years.
The hosts review the government website Fatherhood.gov, mocking its "Green Dad" tips that encourage fathers to use compact fluorescent bulbs and bring reusable bags to the grocery store. They argue the advice has little to do with actual parenting.
Kathleen Sebelius Tax Errors, IRS Enforcement Power
Health and Human Services nominee Kathleen Sebelius corrected three years of tax returns and paid $7,000 in back taxes due to "unintentional errors." The hosts discuss the immense power of the IRS, including its ability to seize bank accounts and the requirement for citizens to prove their innocence during audits.
