August 2020. DOJ Seeks Data on Nursing Home COVID-19 Deaths. Should the DOJ look into state orders that sent elderly COVID-19 patients back to nursing homes?

 

On the Radar DOJ Seeks Data on Nursing Home COVID-19 Deaths The Dept. of Justice (DOJ) has asked the Democratic governors of Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to provide coronavirus (COVID-19) data related to the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents, which may have been caused by the governors requiring facilities to readmit COVID-19 patients. Nursing homes have been hit hard by the pandemic, as elderly patients are particularly vulnerable to serious complications and death from COVID-19. The DOJ is seeking the data to help determine if it will initiate investigations into whether the states’ orders are responsible for the deaths of nursing home residents and justify civil rights charges under the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA). Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Eric Dreiband said:  “Protecting the rights of some of society’s most vulnerable members, including elderly nursing home residents, is one of our country’s most important obligations. We must ensure they are adequately cared for with dignity and respect and not unnecessarily put at risk.” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's (D) press secretary, Tiffany Brown, responded with the following: “Protecting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our seniors and most vulnerable residents has been a top priority throughout this crisis. The fact that this letter was sent during the middle of the Republican National Convention week to four Democratic governors should make it crystal clear that this is nothing more than election year politics by an administration that is more concerned with the president’s re-election campaign than protecting Michigan seniors." Should the DOJ look into state orders that sent elderly COVID-19 patients back to nursing homes?

Storm Preparedness. Katrina Anniversary + Storm Readiness Video Post from Council President Jason Williams August 2020

 

 

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 ******************************* For Immediate Release

 

 

 

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Katrina Anniversary + Storm Readiness Video Post from Council President Jason Williams

 

“As a city that has been through uncertain times before, we know that the best thing we can do now is be prepared. Though recent reports show New Orleans not in the storms direct path, we cannot let our guards down until Laura fully passes. We pray for our neighbors to the west.   Be sure to follow @nolaready for updates. I’ll share information on resources on my pages as well. ⠀ ⠀ Stay safe everyone!⠀ ⠀ Updates & Resources: ·    Voluntary evacuation for areas outside levee protection, including Venetian Isles, Lake Catherine & Irish Bayou still in effect ·    Parking restrictions have been lifted on neutral grounds and sidewalks  ·    Regularly-scheduled trash & recycling collection will occur ·    RTA service is operating on the Saturday schedule. Ferry Service will remain suspended until further notice.   You can call us at (504) 658-1070 and for additional information and storm preparedness tips, visit ready.nola.gov and follow @nolaready.”

 

 

 

Media Contact: Keith D. Lampkin Jason Roger Williams, Council-At-Large (504) 758-8913 kdlampkin@nola.gov

 

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New Orleans City Council The New Orleans City Council is the legislative branch of New Orleans city government. The Council considers and enacts all local laws that govern the City of New Orleans. The Council also approves the operating and capital budgets for the City, as recommended by the mayor, and continually monitors revenues and expenditures for local government operations. The City Council is also the regulatory body for public utilities. It also reviews and has final say on many land use and zoning matters, as well as considers major economic development projects for the City. As a Board of Review for Orleans Parish, the Council examines appeals of property tax assessments for real estate taxes, and certifies tax rolls to the Louisiana Tax Commission. Other responsibilities of the Council include overseeing the operation of the public access television in Orleans Parish. Streaming video and video archives of the City Council's Regular and Committee meetings can be found on the City Council website.   The City Council is comprised of five districts and two Councilmembers-at-large. Council President and Councilmember-at-Large Jason R. Williams; Council Vice President and Councilmember-at-Large Helena Moreno; District "A" Councilmember Joseph I. Giarrusso; District "B" Councilmember Jay H. Banks; District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer; District "D" Councilmember Jared C. Brossett; and District "E" Councilmember Cyndi Nguyen.