At a macro-level we need to have a national plan to get businesses and local economies back open as soon as possible in a safe and responsible way, and in the mean-time we need to find creative and aggressive ways to patronize these businesses and keep cash flowing. Lives depend upon it. Legislative and policy maneuvers can serve as temporary bandages, but only real-world commerce and trade will enable economies to heal.
Read MoreWe need a plan to "Black Start" the economy that we have intentionally shut down. Some day in the coming months, lights will be turned back on, but what will still remain is up to the aggressive actions we take now. "Black start" is a term used in the energy industry. It is necessary to maintain resources that are able to start when the rest of the grid goes dark, which can then bring the rest of the grid’s resources back online.
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