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Orden Ejecutiva de la Gobernadora de Puerto Rico, Hon. Wanda Vázquez Garced, a los fines de enmendar el Boletín Administrativo Núm. OE-2020-054 a los fines de adoptar medidas más restrictivas para controlar la propagación del COVID-19 en Puerto Rico.
Gobernadora Wanda Vázquez Garced solicita al Congreso $1,236 mil millones para el PAN
(21 de julio de 2020- La Fortaleza, San Juan) - La gobernadora Wanda Vázquez Garced envió una carta al Liderato del Congreso federal solicitando una acción rápida para proporcionar $1,236 mil millones adicionales en fondos federales de emergencia para el Programa de Asistencia Nutricional de Puerto Rico (PAN). Esta asignación de fondos permitiría al gobierno satisfacer la creciente demanda de asistencia nutricional durante este tiempo de crisis en medio de la pandemia del COVID-19.
Vázquez Garced también expresó su apoyo a la Ley de Asistencia Nutricional Equitativa para los Territorios de 2020 (HR 6846; S. 677) y la Ley de Cierre de la Brecha de 2020 (S. 3719), legislación que atendería las leyes de Puerto Rico y las disparidades nutricionales al hacer la transición de la isla y otros territorios al Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP, por sus siglas en inglés).
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Puerto Rico Economic Freedom Index 2020
Amigos Camaristas:
El Centro para Renovación Económica, Crecimiento y Excelencia acaba de publicar el Puerto Rico Economic Freedom Index 2020. El estudio está basado en la metodología utilizada por el Heritage Foundation en el Index of Economic Freedom publicado cada año. Puerto Rico no es incluido en ese último índice y por eso este estudio cobra importancia. El mismo define libertad económica como aquella "esencial para proteger derechos humanos básicos, a propiedad privada, generando ingresos, movilidad y más." De acuerdo a la entidad, el Índice es sumamente importante para "promover crecimiento y prosperidad".
Adjunto para su información el enlace al estudio:
Reciban un cordial saludo,
Juan Carlos Agosto
Presidente
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The Spring 2021 White House Internship Program application is now open.
The application portal will remain open until 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, August 28, 2020. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
The Spring 2021 White House Internship Program term runs from Wednesday, January 27 to Friday, April 16, 2021. Application decisions will be announced during the week of November 9. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the internship program start date and must be able to commit to the full internship term to be eligible.
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Stakeholder Announcement
USDA Seeks Feedback to Launch Program to Create High-Wage Jobs in Rural Communities and Strengthen Regional Economies
WASHINGTON, July 22, 2020 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Bette Brand today announced that USDA is seeking feedback to launch a new program to help create high-wage jobs in rural communities and strengthen regional economies.
Under the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) program, USDA intends to make grants available to help eligible entities establish jobs accelerators and Innovation Centers to support the rural workforce by helping rural communities identify and maximize local assets and connect to regional opportunities, networks, and industry clusters. RISE will be delivered in accordance with the provisions of Section 6424 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the Farm Bill).
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The Federal Trade Commission testified today before the Senate Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection on its efforts to combat scams and other consumer problems related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The testimony, delivered by Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Andrew Smith, outlined the FTC's efforts to protect consumers from scammers seeking to take advantage of the pandemic. The FTC has been monitoring consumer complaints and the marketplace for a variety of scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sobrevivientes de los terremotos ayudados por la asistencia de alojamiento transitorio de FEMA
21 de julio de 2020, PONCE, Puerto Rico -FEMA pagó más de $3 millones para albergar a cientos de familias elegibles en hoteles en Puerto Rico en su búsqueda de una solución permanente a las viviendas dañadas o destruidas por los terremotos continuos.
A petición del gobierno de Puerto Rico, FEMA aprobó el programa de asistencia de alojamiento transitorio el 8 de febrero para proporcionar a los sobrevivientes un refugio de emergencia a corto plazo o un lugar inmediato para quedarse por un tiempo limitado. El programa finalizó el 20 de julio. [ LEER MAS]
FEMA's mission is to help people before, during and after disasters.
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Keep your business strong, prepared, and proactive.
Developments That Matter
Preliminary Data Show Declining Consumer Sentiment for July
As the virus goes, so too does the economy. Even with the spate of strong economic data recently, we knew that a pullback was coming because of COVID-19's resurgence in several states. We now have data to back this assumption.
3 COVID-19 Reopening Challenges - and Solutions - for Your Business
COVID-19 has created a no-win situation for many small business owners. The cost of keeping your business closed is unsustainable; yet, the challenges that come with reopening safely are equally difficult. As you consider how and when to reopen your business, here are some of the common obstacles many companies are facing, as well as some solutions to help you get back to business.
Hiring Our Heroes Testifies on Getting Veterans Back to Work After COVID-19
Yesterday Eric Eversole, President of U.S. Chamber Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes (HOH), testified before the House Committee on Veterans Affairs' Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity to discuss a bill that would authorize Department of Veterans Affairs funding for training for in-demand jobs to help veterans and their spouses who are unemployed due to the impact of COVID-19.
U.S. Chamber Leads Lawsuit Against Unprecedented Restrictions on Work Visas
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, the National Retail Federation, and others sued to challenge federal restrictions on businesses' ability to meet their workforce needs through lawful immigration.
U.S. Chamber CEO Thomas J. Donohue released the following statement after today's suit was filed: "Our lawsuit seeks to overturn these sweeping and unlawful immigration restrictions that are an unequivocal 'not welcome' sign to the engineers, executives, IT experts, doctors, nurses, and other critical workers who help drive the American economy. Left in place, these restrictions will push investment abroad, inhibit economic growth, and reduce job creation." [READ THE FULL COMPLAINT HERE]
Phillips 66 Bolsters the Front Lines With $3 Million Commitment to Relief Efforts
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) announced today it will contribute $3 million to COVID-19 relief efforts across the United States and in the United Kingdom. Of this, $1 million will be directed to the Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund and $500,000 to the Houston Food Bank. The remaining funds will be distributed to frontline organizations that are responding to the pandemic within communities where Phillips 66 operates, providing essential support for first responders, food banks, health care and other critical organizations serving vulnerable populations.
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Sales Tax Holidays: Politically Expedient but Poor Tax Policy, 2020
Key Findings
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Sixteen states will hold a sales tax holiday in 2020, down from a peak of 19 in 2010 but unchanged from last year. Given the coronavirus crisis, Tennessee established a second sales tax holiday, targeting restaurants.
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Sales tax holidays do not promote economic growth or significantly increase consumer purchases; the evidence (including a 2017 study by Federal Reserve researchers) shows that they simply shift the timing of purchases.
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FDA's Ongoing Work to Support and Advance COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Accuracy and Availability
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has been proactive and supportive of test development by all comers - including laboratories, and large and small commercial manufacturers - to speed development and to quickly authorize tests that the science supports. The agency engaged with the lab and commercial manufacturer communities even before any cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the U.S., working with over 500 developers since January, and has been working around the clock to authorize over 180 Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for tests, including molecular, serology, antigen, and tests with at-home specimen collection indications.
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Dale forma a tu futuro. RESPONDE el Censo HOY
Quién debe responder
El Censo del 2020 cuenta a todas las personas que viven en los Estados Unidos y en sus cinco territorios (Puerto Rico, Samoa Americana, la Mancomunidad de las Islas Marianas del Norte, Guam y las Islas Vírgenes de los EE. UU.).
Una sola persona debe responder por hogar. Esa persona debe tener por lo menos 15 años de edad, debe vivir en el hogar o en la misma dirección y conocer la información general sobre cada una de las personas que vive ahí. Para más información, visite Qué preguntas se hacen.
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Beneficios para Nuestros Socios
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OFERTA DE LANZAMIENTO para los Socios de la CCPR:
- Valida hasta 31 de julio de 2020
- 5% de descuento adicional aquellas empresas que paguen Setup + 12 meses por adelantado
- Sujeta a contrato de permanencia por un seis meses
- Benefíciese del ahorro del impuesto por servicios rendidos B2B (Ley 57) pagando varios meses por adelantado.
- Registro en www.safetracpr.com con el codigo de referido PRCC
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"Wellness Break - Live Sessions"
a las 3:00 PM.
Acceda a nuestro canal en YouTube o Facebook Live.
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Foro con los Candidatos a la Gobernación
13 de agosto | 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Via ZOOM
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Inaugural Innovation Summit Happens Thursday
On Thursday, July 23, the U.S. Chamber and The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting the inaugural Innovation Summit, a virtual program for entrepreneurs, business owners, and forward thinkers. The Summit is part of the U.S. Chamber Virtual Cyber Series presented by FICO.
The Houston area is home to global leaders in healthcare, finance, and oil and natural gas. Four Fortune 500 companies have significant operations in The Woodlands area alone. The Innovation Summit will explore the critical building blocks for the area to develop the local tech economy. The growth of technology-driven businesses will springboard our economy into the digital economy. We will help navigate the road ahead and explore what businesses need, including capital investment, education, workforce, and managing cyber risk.
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IRAs and the CARES Act - 2.0
July 29 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET
Patrice Konarik
Starting at $265
In order to deal with the rising Covid-19 pandemic, in March 2020 the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) was signed into law to help IRA owners and beneficiaries deal with the drop in the value of their IRA investments. With the continued market uncertainty, suggestions, and complaints received by the IRS, the evolution of the CARES Act is changing weekly.
In order to get the latest updates and clarifications on all these time-sensitive changes, attending this clear, concise webinar will take away the confusion surrounding everything that is being published by different "experts" who may not have all the facts.
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Convocatoria para fortalecer y apoyar económicamente a los ACUEDUCTOS COMUNITARIOS en #PuertoRico para que continúen sus acciones de protección ante el #Covid19
La Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico (FCPR) expande el alcance de su programa Agua Pa'Nosotros con el fin de fortalecer y apoyar a los acueductos comunitarios que brindan acceso a agua potable a sus comunidades para que logren mantener el servicio.
Durante los pasados meses, la #FCPR ha evidenciado que las medidas de protección para prevenir el contagio del Covid-19 han afectado la operación de muchos acueductos comunitarios debido a la falta de materiales para desinfección y equipos para reparación; mientras, sabemos que ha habido un aumento significativo de la demanda de agua potable y reducción de ingresos.
Por ello, se abre esta convocatoria para invitar a acueductos comunitarios con una trayectoria probada, a que sometan su propuesta sobre cómo continuarán brindando acceso a agua potable a su comunidad.
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Los profesionales de la salud que tengan síntomas de COVID-19 o sospecha de haberse contagiado podrán acudir a las facilidades del Colegio de Médicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico, lunes a viernes de 8:00am a 5:00pm, para realizarse la prueba diagnóstica rápida que los saque de dudas.
El doctor Víctor Ramos, presidente del Colegio, informó que esta gestión se realiza en alianza con la Asociación de IPA's, la Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico, el Colegio de Enfermería Práctica y organizaciones aliadas a la salud. El servicio es libre de costo, los profesionales de la salud solo necesitan llevar una orden médica y sacar cita antes de ir.
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La Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico está participando junto
al Colegio de Médicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico y 32 organizaciones de Salud en el Centro de Llamadas.
Se contestan preguntas sobre:
- Salud
- Médicas
- Negocios
- Contribuciones
- Operaciones, logística de envío y recibo de paquetes
- Legales, Recursos Humanos, Osha, entre otros.
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Material Campaña Educativa Nacional Prevención del Coronavirus (COVID19)
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