Senate filibuster stops Democratic voting rights bill
The For the People Act stalled in the Senate on a 50 50 vote blocked by Republican opposition. Vice President Harris presided as Democrats face a stalled priority and potential rule changes while Biden pledges to press the voting rights fight. Senate leaders vow the struggle continues despite GOP resistance.
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Nursing home COVID toll spikes in 2020 study
A government watch dog reports Medicare patient deaths in nursing homes rose 32 percent in 2020 with two sharp spikes eight months apart. About 40 percent had or likely had COVID-19. total excess deaths rose by 169,291 from 2019. Researchers stress policy lessons for protecting vulnerable populations.
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