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PoliticsMonday 11.15.21

Biden's "Build Back Better" Agenda Starts Now

Infrastructure Week has finally come to a close: President Biden signed his sweeping bipartisan bill into law. Now his focus shifts to passing a massive economic bill, combating climate change, and rectifying injustices against Native Americans.

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Mitch McConnell is insistent that the government won’t shut down on Friday. That's not for his Republican conference's lack of trying ... all because they’re mad about Biden’s vaccine-or-testing mandate.

Some GOP Lawmakers Actually Want a Government Shutdown

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In news that is probably not surprising, though pretty horrifying nonetheless — Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus just 3 days before his first debate with Joe Biden, according to the former president’s chief of staff Mark Meadows. Days later, Trump was hospitalized.

Trump Tested Positive for COVID Days Before Biden Debate

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24 percent: That’s how much President Biden’s expanded Child Tax Credit reduced food insecurity for families with children. Friendly reminder that zero Republicans in Congress voted for the American Rescue Plan.

Expanded Child Tax Credit Has Reduced Food Insecurity

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Stacey Abrams announces she is running for governor of Georgia in 2022.

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COVID updates, around the world: The U.S. says all adults “should” get a booster shot. South Africa’s early Omicron research suggests “mild” symptoms. And Greece makes shots mandatory for ages 60+ and will issue monthly fines to those who remain unvaccinated.

Health Officials Revise Booster Guidance Over Omicron Concerns

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As the Omicron variant spreads and borders close, the world is left to grapple with more questions than answers. But President Biden wants to make one thing clear: The best protection is vaccination.

Borders Close as New COVID-19 Variant Spreads

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The Republican Party has found a prime opportunity to rally its base ahead of the midterms — and it involves playing with people’s literal lives to score political points.

GOP’s Anti-Vax Courtship Continues Ahead of Midterms

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Bad day for white supremacy: The “very fine people” behind the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally just got slapped with a hefty liability fine — to the tune of $26 million.

Bad Day For White Supremacists