Vaccination push amid stressed Mercer County health system
Local health agencies and county leaders urged community vaccination at a Princeton press conference in front of the Mercer County Courthouse. They warned the Delta surge strains EMS, 911, and hospital ICU beds with predictions of rising infections and potential bed shortages in the coming weeks.
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Democrats push tax hikes to fund 3.5T rebuilding plan
House Democrats unveil a sweeping tax package to back President Biden’s 3.5 trillion rebuilding plan. The proposal would restore top individual rates to 39.6 percent for high earners and impose a 3 percent tax on wealth beyond 5 million. Corporate rate would rise from 21 to 26.5 percent on incomes over 5 million.
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Justice calls Delta a disease of the unvaccinated
Gov. Jim Justice branded the COVID Delta surge as a disease of the unvaccinated during a pandemic briefing. He cited a Fayette County death of a 26-year-old female and noted record hospitalizations with 852 in hospitals, 267 in ICUs, and 164 on ventilators.
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Morrisey vows legal challenge to Biden vaccine mandate
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey pledges a legal challenge to President Biden's plan mandating vaccines for about 100 million workers. He calls the move a historic overreach and says states will fight back with coordinated AG action. He notes exemptions for religious or medical reasons may be required.
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