Scott Detrow
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Politics
Biden To Use Job Creation To Sell His Green Energy Plan
As President Biden prepares to roll out a multi-trillion-dollar infrastructure plan focused on green energy, he's working to frame the measure around jobs — not just addressing climate change.
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Health
ER Doctor Who Diagnosed First Confirmed NYC COVID-19 Case Reflects 1 Year Later
For four months last year, Dr. Angela Chen only saw her child through a window. A year into the global pandemic, the view is a different, but it's impossible to forget the memories of last spring.
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Politics
Biden Signals Support For Voting Rights
President Biden is signing an executive order on voting rights. The order won't make major changes — but it signals Biden's views at a time when Republicans are seeking to restrict voting access.
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Politics
Senate Passes Milestone Coronavirus Relief Package. What Happens Next?
After 24 hours of debate, the Senate in a 50-49 vote passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. The measure now moves back to the House which must pass an identical version.
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Politics
Progressives Show Patience With Biden, At Least Until Relief Bill Passes
President Biden vowed to govern as the most progressive chief executive since Franklin Roosevelt. But progressives in Congress are skeptical, especially after a recent letdown over the minimum wage.
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Politics
In Historic Vice Presidency, Harris Starts Off With A Traditional Approach
With intense scrutiny over her barrier-breaking new position, Vice President Harris is sticking to low-key public appearances, advising President Biden behind the scenes and supporting his agenda.
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Politics
Biden Won't Reverse All Of Trump's Foreign Policy. Here's What He'll Keep
President Biden's Iran policy is significantly different from that of his predecessor. But there are some things started by former President Donald Trump that Biden plans to build on.
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Politics
Biden To 'Pause' Oil And Gas Leasing On Public Lands And Waters
The move is one of his more controversial campaign promises, and industry groups say they will sue. But it won't have much immediate impact on driving down climate-warming emissions.
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Environment
Biden Administration Turns Its Attention To Climate Crisis
President Biden is expected to sign on Wednesday an order further pausing oil and gas drilling on federal land. It's one of several climate-focused executive actions he will make official.
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Politics
Biden Administration Aims To Buy 200 Million More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
President Biden announced on Tuesday that his administration is trying to secure enough vaccine doses to ensure that 300 million Americans are vaccinated by the fall.