Tamara Keith appears in the following:
Federal, State Officials Say Creativity Is Needed To Increase Vaccination Rate
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Biden administration and state governors are focused on making it as easy as possible for Americans to get vaccinated — offering free rides to the pharmacy and even free gifts.
Why Lagging COVID Vaccine Rate At Rural Hospitals 'Needs To Be Fixed Now'
Tuesday, May 04, 2021
When it comes to persuading people to get a COVID-19 vaccine, health care professionals are influential. But in some rural communities, hospital staff themselves are hanging back.
A New Focus Group Investigated How People Have Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy
Monday, May 03, 2021
What makes vaccine-hesitant people change their minds and get the shot? A new focus group talked to people who explain how they got past their concerns.
Politics Chat: Vaccine Rollout Measure Focus On Changing Hesitant People's Minds
Sunday, May 02, 2021
The Biden administration is trying to convince as many adults as possible to get vaccinated, while the president himself is making a pitch for his big economic plan.
President Biden To Address Joint Session Of Congress For The First Time
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
President Biden gives his first big speech to Congress tonight. It's a chance to lay out his legislative plan, including sweeping investments in childcare, education and paid leave.
Biden's 1st 100 Days: COVID-19 Changes The Way White House Operates
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
What's life like inside the Biden White House? A look at the daily rhythm and tenor of the president's team.
Biden Administration Looks For Help With Next Phase Of Pitching COVID Vaccines
Friday, April 23, 2021
In the next phase of the race to vaccinate Americans, the Biden administration knows the government is not the best messenger. So it's asking communities for help.
Biden Administration Reaches Out To Rural Americans To Get Vaccinated
Thursday, April 22, 2021
The president's team has roped in community groups across the nation to try to persuade their neighbors to get a COVID-19 vaccine. And when it comes to rural America, there's a lot of work to do.
Biden Administration To Spend $1.7 Billion To Track Spread Of Coronavirus Variants
Friday, April 16, 2021
With a more contagious variant now dominant in the U.S., the country's genomic surveillance capacity is getting a major boost.
The Effects Of The Johnson & Johnson Vaccination Interruption
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The pause of administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine could affect the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S., especially since it's so practical for rural areas.
COVID Cases Are Surging In Michigan. Should It Get More Vaccine Doses?
Friday, April 09, 2021
The Biden administration isn't sold on the idea that hot spots should get more doses, despite growing calls from local leaders. Instead, states get a weekly supply based on their populations.
Pressure To Change Vaccine Allocation To Target Areas Seeing COVID-19 Surges
Thursday, April 08, 2021
The Biden administration is under pressure to change the way it allocates COVID-19 vaccines to states to make sure that areas seeing surges in cases get more doses.
After Mass Shootings, Biden To Announce Action On Firearms
Thursday, April 08, 2021
Biden will unveil on Thursday a series of initial steps his administration is taking to address gun violence. The Justice Department will pursue regulations for ghost guns and stabilizing braces.
President Biden Poised To Take Executive Action On Gun Violence Prevention
Wednesday, April 07, 2021
President Biden promised to take action on guns. Calls for him to make good on that pledge grew louder after recent mass shootings. On Thursday, he will roll out his first initiative.
Biden To Announce Actions On Firearms, Tap Gun Safety Advocate To Lead ATF
Wednesday, April 07, 2021
The moves come after recent high-profile mass shootings put added pressure on the president to act on gun violence.
Biden Administration To Unveil Expansive $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
President Biden is making his opening pitch for an infrastructure plan that could eventually reshape the U.S. economy. It also reframes the idea of infrastructure beyond simply roads and bridges.
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.
Politics Chat: Biden Administration Tackles Gun Control
Sunday, March 28, 2021
We talk about the Biden administration's delay on taking action on gun control, as well as the upcoming infrastructure bill and the next phase in the the fight against the coronavirus.
Advocates Disappointed By Biden's Sidestep Of Gun Legislation Given His History
Sunday, March 28, 2021
President Biden knows better than almost anyone how hard it is to get gun bills passed. But after being at the forefront on previous efforts, he seems to be pushing it down his agenda as president.
Biden Has A Long History Working On Gun Legislation
Friday, March 26, 2021
President Biden is calling for Congress to act in the wake of two mass shootings. But he knows better than most how difficult gun control has been over the past three decades.