McConnell acknowledges Biden victory after EC confirmation
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell finally congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on the Electoral College victory and said the system will determine who is sworn in. He praised Biden’s public service and welcomed Kamala Harris as the first female vice president. Biden thanked McConnell and noted plans to meet soon.
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US Vaccination Drive Expands as Second Shot Nears
Hospitals nationwide accelerate COVID-19 shot distribution as Moderna vaccine moves toward FDA authorization and a panel recommends approval. Pfizer already ships to 400 plus sites while early doses reach frontline workers and nursing homes. The death toll tops 300,000 with high daily case counts amid travel and gatherings.
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Talks escalate on new COVID relief as lawmakers ready meeting
Washington talks on a long delayed COVID-19 aid package intensified with House Speaker Pelosi summoning top leaders for a critical meeting and Mnuchin set to join by phone. Democrats face pressure over 160 billion state and local aid while a bipartisan 748 billion plan gains support but flounds on business liability shields.
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