CDC relaxes some virus quarantine rules to boost compliance
The CDC shortened the standard 14 day quarantine for exposed individuals to 10 or seven days with testing options. Officials cite burden reduction to improve adherence while acknowledging increased risk. Travelers should test 1-3 days before departure and 3-5 days after returning, with Thanksgiving travel cautions in place.
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Biden and Democrats back bipartisan virus relief plan
President-elect Biden backed a bipartisan COVID-19 relief effort as House and Senate leaders signaled support for a nearly 1 trillion dollar framework. The proposal includes 300 per week unemployment aid, 160 billion for states and localities, funds for schools, and aid to transit and airlines, aiming to break a long stalemate before the year ends.
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New York
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R-Ky
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Joe Manchin
D-W.va
Susan Collins
Maine
Britain approves Pfizer vaccine to begin shots soon
Britain becomes the first country to authorize a rigorously tested COVID-19 vaccine and plans rollout within days for high risk groups including nursing home residents, the elderly, and health care workers. Regulators cite 95 percent efficacy with no serious side effects in trials, as the U.S. FDA reviews the vaccine.
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Grassley backs relief with limits on states in new package
U S Sen Chuck Grassley says he could back another COVID relief round if under 1 trillion dollars and favors measures for K 12 education testing and small business aid while opposing large state and local government funding. He supports passing what is agreed and notes bipartisan backing for the 908 billion plan.
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Grassley pushes 50 percent rise in federal oil royalties
Sen. Chuck Grassley with Sen. Tom Udall call for a Fair Returns for Public Lands Act to raise royalties on federal oil and gas Production by 50 percent. They argue the Mineral Leasing Act is outdated and currently subsidizes Big Oil, while the public loses value. They acknowledge political hurdles despite bipartisan momentum.
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D-N.m
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