Would increase federal aid programs for struggling Americans. On Friday, President Biden announced his approach to continuing the federal response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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President Signs Executive Orders on Pandemic
President says his intent is to “build the trust of the American people.” There have been over 24 million reported cases of COVID-19 nationwide and estimates say that…
Read MoreU.S. Industrial Production Rate Sees Slight Increase
Still below pre-pandemic level. The Federal Reserve reported on Friday that U.S. industrial production increased in the month of December by 1.6%. This is following a 1% increase…
Read MoreFirst COVID Vaccine Administered
A critical care nurse in New York received first dose. As the vaccine rollout begins, the first coronavirus vaccination in New York State was administered Monday to an intensive…
Read MoreHackers Target Vaccine Maker
North Korean hacking group suspected. AstraZeneca, one of the drug makers who has completed testing on a coronavirus vaccine, claims suspected North Korean hackers have tried to break…
Read MoreAid to Unemployed Set to Expire
Nearly 14 million Americans will lose benefits. According to a Department of Labor Report, millions of American families receiving unemployment benefits under pandemic programs will see them expire…
Read MoreHUD Secretary Recovers from COVID-19
Credits experimental antibody treatment taken by President Trump. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson had contracted COVID-19 earlier this month. After initial treatments mitigated but…
Read MoreOhio Senator Portman Enters COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
Says his participation is part of his civic duty. On Tuesday, Ohio Republican Senator Rob Portman announced that he had been enrolled in a Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine…
Read MoreNation Prepares for Vaccine Distribution
Federal government crafts strategies as nation faces highest infection rate of entire pandemic. With the announcement that major advancements have been made in the search for a viable…
Read MoreJobless Claims at Lowest Since March
Businesses lament lack of available workers. New applications for unemployment benefits fell sharply to 709,000 last week, down from 757,000 the week before. The numbers suggest layoffs are…
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