Scott Detrow

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Here's What's In President Biden's $2 Trillion Infrastructure Proposal

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The proposal would overhaul roads, transit, utilities, Internet access and more in the name of creating jobs. It's also intended to combat climate change, racial inequality and competition from China.

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Biden To Use Job Creation To Sell His Green Energy Plan

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

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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Biden Has Hit The Road To Promote COVID-19 Aid Bill

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill has passed. President Biden is now hitting the road to promote it, starting in the Philadelphia suburbs: an area that was key to his election.

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ER Doctor Who Diagnosed First Confirmed NYC COVID-19 Case Reflects 1 Year Later

Thursday, March 11, 2021

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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News Brief: Pandemic Anniversary, Border Crossings, Cuomo Allegations

Thursday, March 11, 2021

It's been a year since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. The number of unaccompanied minors arriving at the U.S. border rises. Another woman accuses N.Y. Gov. Cuomo of inappropriate sexual conduct.

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News Brief: Relief Measure, Texas Mask Mandate, Big-Tech Critics

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

The House is expected to approve the COVID-19 relief bill. Texans are no longer required to wear masks in public. Biden is expected to hire two critics of big tech for roles in his administration.

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Georgia Elections Official Responds To Bills That Would Make Voting Harder

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

Gabriel Sterling, of the Georgia secretary of state's office, says some proposed restrictions on voting go too far. But he defends others as potentially being helpful to elections administrators.

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News Brief: CDC Guidelines, Venezuelans Protected Status, Opioid Settlement

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

Health officials say the worst of the pandemic may be behind us. The White House extends Temporary Protected Status to Venezuelans. Drug firms say tax breaks will offset the opioid settlement.

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News Brief: Relief Bill, Pandemic Roundup, Derek Chauvin Trial

Monday, March 08, 2021

Congress nears approving COVID-19 relief measure. Health officials remind everyone to remain vigilant of coronavirus. The ex-Minneapolis officer accused of killing George Floyd goes on trial Monday.

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Biden Signals Support For Voting Rights

Sunday, March 07, 2021

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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Senate Passes Milestone Coronavirus Relief Package. What Happens Next?

Saturday, March 06, 2021

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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Progressives Show Patience With Biden, At Least Until Relief Bill Passes

Wednesday, March 03, 2021

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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Watch: President Biden Delivers Emotional Remembrance Of 500,000 COVID-19 Victims

Monday, February 22, 2021

President Biden and Vice President Harris held a ceremony Monday night marking the grim milestone of 500,000 American deaths from COVID-19.

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Politics Chat: Unpacking Biden's First Month As President

Sunday, February 21, 2021

The Biden administration's first month includes dealing with the crises of COVID-19, the economy, and now a natural disaster. Plus, a new week for Texas Senator Ted Cruz, and it's not in Cancún.

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In-Person School Reopening Becomes Key Issue For Biden Administration

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

President Biden has made reopening schools a benchmark for how his administration is handling the pandemic. It is a politically tricky goal, since those decisions will be made by local districts.

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As Trump Impeachment Trial Heats Up, Biden Steers Clear

Tuesday, February 09, 2021

President Biden continued his hands-off approach to the impeachment trial of his predecessor. Asked whether he would watch the trial, Biden said: "I am not."

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In Historic Vice Presidency, Harris Starts Off With A Traditional Approach

Thursday, February 04, 2021

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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Inside Vice President Harris' First Few Weeks In Office

Wednesday, February 03, 2021

Vice President Harris and President Biden say she's playing a key role in behind the scenes policy meetings — but her one attempt to influence legislation seemed to backfire.

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Biden Won't Reverse All Of Trump's Foreign Policy. Here's What He'll Keep

Friday, January 29, 2021

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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Biden Hits 'Pause' On Oil And Gas Leasing On Public Lands And Waters

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

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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