President Trump Declares Houses of Worship "Essential" Places that Provide Essential Services

CDC issuing guidance at President Trump direction.

President Trump said many governors gave exemptions to liquor stores and abortion providers as essential services but did not provide the same exemptions.

The President said it is very important that governors open houses of worship immediately and if they do not, he will override governors.

I'll update as soon as CDC guidance is issued.

The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad
Let the distance shores rejoice
Clouds and thick darkness surround Him
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne
A fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side
His lightning lights up the world
The earth sees and trembles
The mountains melt like wax before the Lord
Before the Lord of all the earth
The Heavens proclaim His righteousness
And all peoples will see His glory

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Guidelines Posted.

Looks like they were scrubbed of unconstitutional content!

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