BEMA International does not...... The National Infrastructure Bank. September 2020/

BEMA International out of good conscience at this time cannot endorse the NIB.

The NIB is not entertaining nor addressing all perspectives.

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Excerpts: City of Providence Endorses H.R. 6422 City of Providence STATE OF RHODE ISLAND   RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL   NO. 285 Approved September 14, 2020     WHEREAS, There is widely acknowledged a shortfall in infrastructure spending in the United States, which was further highlighted by the Army Corps of Engineers 2017 Report Card grade of D+ and a call for $4.6 trillion in infrastructure spending to repair the nation’s existing infrastructure. At least $2.1 trillion is unfunded, and the remainder is inadequately funded; and   WHEREAS, The United States Chamber of Commerce reports that there is a current shortfall in infrastructure spending of approximately $3.7 trillion; and   WHEREAS, According to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Rhode Island’s 2020 grade for infrastructure was C-; Bridges were graded D-, Drinking water C+, Energy C+, Ports C, Roads, D and Wastewater C; and   WHEREAS, Citing a state by state analysis conducted by First Street Foundation and Columbia University, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) recently published and Op-Ed stating that Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island have lost $403 million in coastal property value due to sea level rise; and   WHEREAS, Governor Raimondo has prioritized investment in roads and bridges to improve safety and reliability; and   WHEREAS, A new National Infrastructure Bank (NIB) could partner with the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank and work in conjunction with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation RhodeWorks program to provide necessary funding for the state’s roads, bridges, water systems and other major infrastructure projects throughout our local communities; and   WHEREAS, A new National Infrastructure Bank could directly aid in fostering an economic recovery and build the infrastructure projects our city, state and nation have neglected, while spurring massive economic growth; and   WHEREAS, H.R. 6422-National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2020 has been introduced in the United States House of Representatives, which proposes the creation of a National Infrastructure Bank, which would be capitalized at $500 billion and invest $3-4 trillion with no new federal appropriation.   NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Members of the Providence City Council hereby endorse and urge Congress to pass House Bill H.R.6422 the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2020.   BE IT FURTHER RE.SOLVED, That, upon passage, copies of this resolution be sent to each member of Rhode Island’s congressional delegation. the Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Ccuncil, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, and to the President of the United States.   Read on »

Preparedness Month. September 2020. #1

Preparedness Month - September 2020. #2

Yes #1 was blank.

Nothing new.

We are going back into that direction.  Business as usual with new theme:  COVID-19 for marginal and disadvantage communities.

New narratives:

• Equity & Inclusion  vs Diversity & Inclusion
• Environmental Justice 
• Climate Justice

Same songs, new artist with no innovations.

Control the narrative

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For the Children. September 2020

 

Chicken products recalled due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. September 2020

 Chicken products recalled due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen

Willow Tree Poultry Farm, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Salad Products due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen 

Class I Recall 024-2020

Health Risk: High

Sep 16, 2020

Congressional and Public Affairs
Felicia Thompson
(202) 720-9113
FSISpress@usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2020 - Willow Tree Poultry Farm, Inc., an Attleboro, Mass. establishment is recalling approximately 6,890 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products may contain walnuts, a known allergen, which are not declared on the product labels. 

The RTE chicken salad product labeled as "Classic Chicken Salad" may actually contain "White Meat Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad" and was produced on Sept. 2, 2020. The following product is subject to recall:

• 15-oz. clear, plastic containers labeled as "Willow Tree Premium White Meat CHICKEN SALAD Classic" with a sell by date of "9/30/20" and a time stamp of 13:00:00 through 17:00:00 on the containers' cellophane lid.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number "EST. P-8827" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia.            

The problem was discovered after the firm received a customer complaint reporting walnuts and cranberries were in a container of "Classic" chicken salad.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.  

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in retailer and consumers' refrigerators. Retailers who have obtained these products are urged not to sell them. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify that recalling firms are notifying their customers of the recall and that actions are being taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Alex Cekala, Willow Tree Poultry Farm, Inc. General Manager, at ACekala@willowtreefarm.com or at (508) 951-8351. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Walter Cekala, Willow Tree Poultry Farm, Inc. President, at WCekala@willowtreefarm.com or at (508) 944-0529.