“Need to go further,” says Senator Schumer. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan package is expected to pass the House of Representatives this week. The Senate will vote…
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House Panel Releases COVID-19 Stimulus Package
$1.9 billion bill seeks to curb economic fallout. The House Budget Committee has released its $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill. The bill is the culmination of bipartisan talks,…
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President to Meet With Canada’s Prime Minister
They will focus primarily on the shared goal of ending the COVID-19 pandemic White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announced on Saturday that President Joe Biden will be…
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President Visits Pfizer Vaccination Plant
Distribution delays from extreme weather calls for action. As large portions of the country became wracked with snow, ice, and frigid temperatures, both vaccine shipment centers, and injection…
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Supreme Court Returns from Winter Break
Conference today, oral arguments next week. The Supreme Court is meeting on Friday in a conference session after their winter break. In their discussions, they will be giving…
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U.S. Life Expectancy at Lowest Since WWII
One year decline in national average lifespan. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that American life expectancy dropped to its lowest level since WWII. The…
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One-Third of Service Members Unwilling to Receive Vaccine
Defense Department will still allow unvaccinated soldiers to be deployed. On Wednesday, during a House of Representatives hearing on how the military has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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President Biden Extends Foreclosure Protections
No foreclosures on homes until June 30. On Tuesday, the White House announced that President Biden had again extended protections for homeowners facing foreclosure due to the COVID-19…
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Department of Energy Announces Sale of Reserve Oil
Strategic Petroleum Reserve draw down to meet legislated requirements. The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced a notice of sale of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve…
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Airline CEOs Resist Proposed Domestic Testing
Company leaders meet virtually with White House. The president’s administration began to consider the idea of requiring COVID-19 tests not only for passengers on international flights but for…
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