Biden Heads to Scranton to Sell a Shrinking Agenda
The president’s trip comes as Democrats circle in on a deal to advance two bills carrying a scaled-back version of his domestic policy prioritiesThe president’s trip comes…
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Senate G.O.P. Blocks Voting Rights Bill for Third Time This Year
The third filibuster of such a measure underscored how the legislation is unlikely to move forward without a change in Senate rules.The third filibuster of such a…
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How Chemours and DuPont Avoid Paying for PFAS Pollution
DuPont factories pumped dangerous substances into the environment. The company and its offspring have gone to great lengths to dodge responsibility.DuPont factories pumped dangerous substances into the…
Read moreNew York City Will Require Vaccinations for Municipal Workers
The planned mandate, covering more than 300,000 employees, will remove an option to take regular tests instead of getting shots. Here’s the latest.The planned mandate, covering more…
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In a First, Surgeons Attached a Pig Kidney to a Human — and It Worked
A kidney grown in a genetically altered pig seemed to function normally, potentially a new source for desperately needed transplant organs.A kidney grown in a genetically altered…
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Waiting on U.S. Mandate, Some Nursing Homes Are Slow to Vaccinate Staff
Less than half of workers are still not immunized at facilities in several states. “I just feel like a sitting duck,” one resident said.Less than half of…
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Small Needles, Short Lines and Few Tears: Biden’s Plan to Vaccinate Young Children
White House officials, anticipating the approval of coronavirus shots for 5- to 11-year-olds within weeks, will rely on doctors, clinics and pharmacies instead of mass inoculation sites.White…
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House Panel Recommends Contempt Charge for Stephen Bannon
The committee scrutinizing the Jan. 6 Capitol riot said the former White House counselor had “multiple roles relevant to this investigation.”The committee scrutinizing the Jan. 6 Capitol…
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Trump’s Pentagon Chief Ruled Out Ramping Up Troops at US-Mexico Border
Top national security aides to former President Trump also talked him out of launching military raids against drug cartels inside Mexico.Top national security aides to former President…
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Stephen Bannon May Get Contempt Charge in Jan. 6 Case
The committee scrutinizing the Jan. 6 Capitol riot said the former White House counselor had “multiple roles relevant to this investigation.”The committee scrutinizing the Jan. 6 Capitol…
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Democrats to Scale Back Proposal for Banks to Report Account Balances to IRS
Banks would have to provide data on accounts with annual deposits or withdrawals exceeding $10,000, not including payroll and beneficiary deposits, rather than $600.Banks would have to…
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Bolsonaro’s Pandemic Handling Draws Explosive Allegation: Homicide
A long-awaited report from a panel of Brazilian senators concludes that Jair Bolsonaro purposely let the coronavirus kill Brazilians in a failed bid for herd immunity.A long-awaited…
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The Economic Rebound Is Still Waiting for Workers
Despite school reopenings and the end of some federal aid, many people are in no rush to land a job. Savings and health concerns are playing a…
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Bolsonaro Should Face Homicide Charges Over Pandemic, Brazil Lawmakers Say
A long-awaited report from Brazil’s Senate concludes that Jair Bolsonaro purposely let the coronavirus kill Brazilians in a failed bid for herd immunity.A long-awaited report from Brazil’s…
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The Economic Rebound Is Still Waiting for Workers
Despite school reopenings and the end of some federal aid, many people are in no rush to land a job. Savings and health concerns are playing a…
Read moreDemocrats to Scale Back Proposal Requiring Banks to Report to I.R.S.
The Biden administration has agreed to support a far more limited plan for the agency to try and crack down on tax cheats. Here’s the latest in…
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