Tamara Keith

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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