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Sep 02 2020
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As Summer Winds Down, Vaccine Speculation Heats Up
As summer winds down, speculation surrounding a coronavirus vaccine heats up as United States health officials and leaders announce developments in COVID-19 research. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is to hold an advisory committee meeting to address the general development of coronavirus vaccines on Oct. 22; Dr. Anthony Fauci predicted Wednesday that a coronavirus vaccine would be
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FDA Panel Endorses Authorization of Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for Emergency Use
A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) committee voted 17-4, with one abstention, on Thursday to recommend the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine for emergency use. The committee's votes considered whether benefits of the vaccine outweigh the potential risks for people aged 16 and older. Final FDA approval could happen as soon as Friday, and healthcare workers and nursing home patients
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Watchdog: $1.4 Billion In Stimulus Money Sent to Deceased People
Internal Revenue Services (IRS) sent roughly 1 million checks to deceased people, amounting to about $1.4 billion, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office, an independent government watchdog. The IRS did not believe it had the legal authority to withhold the payments, until reversing course for reasons unclear on April 30. The $1.4 billion equals roughly .5% of all the
Politico Forbes MarketWatchMay 12 2020
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Pro Baseball Season Could Start in July
Major League Baseball (MLB) has finalized a plan that could allow for professional baseball to start during the July 4th weekend. Some players, generally those with immunodeficiencies, have raised concerns about their own health as they are more likely to contract and suffer from the COVID-19 coronavirus
There were few disparities in reporting throughout the media spectrum. Some right-
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Celebrating an Easter Sunday Marked by Pandemic
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has given Easter Sunday 2020 a much different look than usual, moving church services and family gatherings online as social distancing continues to be the norm. Many voices have focused on the added importance of camaraderie and compassion during a crisis; some outlets are offering ways to watch live video of Easter services online.
National Review (News) The Atlantic Associated PressMay 04 2020
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NYT Report Says FEMA Projects Higher Death Tolls; White House Pushes Back
A New York Times report released Monday details Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) projections that estimate up to 3,000 daily COVID-19 coronavirus deaths by June. The White House press corps responded by saying the projections have yet to be vetted by the Coronavirus Task Force, and that public health remains President Donald Trump's "top priority."
Media coverage differed
NPR (Online News) Fox News Digital New York Times (News)Jun 16 2020
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Report: Some Members of Congress Benefited From PPP Loan Program
According to a report first published by Politico, at least four members of Congress — both Democrats and Republicans — benefited from the Paycheck Protection Program that was designed to allow small businesses to keep paying their employees during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The report raised speculation about a potential conflict of interest in future legislation. The four named in
Politico Business Insider Fox News DigitalAug 18 2020
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Perspectives: First Night of 2020 Democratic National Convention
On Monday night, the Democrats kicked off their national convention with speeches by Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders, and Republican John Kasich, among others.
The virtual convention is portraying Joe Biden as the candidate who could pull the nation together amid racial justice protests and the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic
Politico Fox News Digital Wall Street Journal (News)May 11 2020
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Conflicting Concerns Over Economy, Safety Shape Debate on Reopening
As the number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases in the U.S. tops 80,000, debates about reopening the country are being molded by concerns about public safety, a potential second wave of infections, and continued economic stagnancy.
Many reports, especially from left- and center-rated outlets, cite concerns from scientists who warn that hasty reopenings could spell a drastic rise in the
New York Post (News) New York Times (News) Wall Street Journal (News)May 14 2020
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Amid Insider Trading Probe, Burr to Step Down from Intelligence Committee
Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) is set to step down as the Senate Intelligence Committee chairperson, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced Thursday morning. This comes after Burr's Washington D.C. office was served a search warrant by the FBI Wednesday in relation to investigations of COVID-19 coronavirus-related insider trading allegations brought against Burr and several other
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