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BATH President Trump capsized two bills a $74 billion defense policy bill and a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill last week that include provisions for Bath Iron Works.
Trump surprised lawmakers on both sides of the aisle when he released a video on Twitter Tuesday calling the $900 billion COVID-19 spending bill “a disgrace.”
The over 5,000-page bill, approved by Congress, funds unemployment benefits, eviction protections and other emergency aid, including $600 direct payment checks.
The COVID-19 relief bill also appropriates $3.2 billion for two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, which BIW can compete to build, as well as $78.2 million for the completion of Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyers. The shipyard has completed two Zumwalt destroyers, while the third and final Zumwalt is under construction.
ONE-HUNDRED-YEAR-OLD William Andrew Kirlew had just put a cassava pudding in the oven before answering his home phone in Naples, Florida.
Born in Braes River, St Elizabeth, on November 29, 1920, Kirlew has created a life and legacy esteemed by many.
“I grew up as an ordinary Jamaican boy, went to elementary school, played cricket and did my local exams under the tutelage of Janet Martin,” he recalled.
Kirlew taught for two years as a student-teacher and then worked at the Santa Cruz Infirmary as a bookkeeper.
At 23, Kirlew surrendered his life to God and became a Seventh-day Adventist (SDA).
A young Kirlew then proceeded to Mandeville West Indies College, where he attained an associate degree.
Defense bill with BIW provision stuck on Trump’s desk
After being passed by the House and the Senate, President Trump has until Wednesday to sign or veto the National Defense Authorization Act.
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BATH A $741 billion defense bill that includes a provision for Bath Iron Works is stalled on President Trump’s desk, despite his continued threats to veto the bill unless lawmakers add language removing a legal shield for social media companies.
The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, which directs how federal funds should be used by the Defense Department, approves two new Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, one of which will be built at Bath Iron Works, and gives a 3% pay raise to military personnel.
Defense bill with BIW provision stuck on Trump’s desk
After being passed by the House and the Senate, President Trump has until Wednesday to sign or veto the National Defense Authorization Act.
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BATH A $741 billion defense bill that includes a provision for Bath Iron Works is stalled on President Trump’s desk, despite his continued threats to veto the bill unless lawmakers add language removing a legal shield for social media companies.
The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, which directs how federal funds should be used by the Defense Department, approves two new Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, one of which will be built at Bath Iron Works, and gives a 3% pay raise to military personnel.
December 15, 2020
By Chris Drost
Restrictions in place because of COVID-19 mean that this holiday season, families are having to stay closer to home. By all reports, this factor, combined with an overall shortage of trees, has created an unprecedented year for the sale of live Christmas trees.
Back in 2008 when the global recession took place, many Christmas tree growers did not plant as many seedlings as they normally would. Those trees would be just about ready for cutting in 2020 as it takes about 10 to 12 years or more to grow the average Christmas tree, depending on species. Hence the shortage.
Reports of a tree shortage in mainstream media seem to have produced early demand for the trees amid fears that families could be left without a Christmas tree.