Vaccination surge boosts U.S. COVID-19 progress and policies
The U S is easing mask rules as cases and hospitalizations drop with nearly 200 million vaccinated and 98 percent of over‑65s with at least one shot. Boosters rise, schools reopen, and a Biden workplace mandate plus child vaccinations could widen protection while concerns about variants persist. An aging population and rural gaps shape ongoing efforts.
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House passes Biden infrastructure bill amid stalemate relief
The House approved a $1 trillion infrastructure package 228 to 206 after Democrats resolved a monthslong clash between progressives and moderates. The measure, supported by about a dozen Republicans, aims to create jobs and improve broadband, water, and public works nationwide, with Biden seeking a governing win ahead of midterm elections.
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GOP races into race and diversity curricula debate
Republicans plan to frame race and diversity teaching as a core 2022 midterm strategy after a Virginia win that energized parent groups. Leaders push a Parents Bill of Rights to oppose critical race theory, arguing parents are angry at social engineering in schools while Democrats weigh counter approaches.
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