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Oct 08 2020
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: The 2020 Vice Presidential Debate
Separated by plexiglass barriers, Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris sparred over the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic during Wednesday's vice presidential debate in Salt Lake City.
The debate highlighted a number of policy differences between the two parties, though both candidates avoided answering some questions and instead stressed points
Politico
Reuters 
The American Spectator 
Oct 27 2021
Headline Roundup
FDA Advisory Panel Backs Pfizer Vaccine for Kids Ages 5 to 11
On Wednesday, an independent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel recommended the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. The children would receive one-third the amount of active ingredient compared to adults, and they would receive a second dose 21 days or more after the first shot.
The vote is a key step towards providing the vaccine for young kids, but the
NPR (Online News)
CBS News (Online)
Washington Examiner 
Apr 15 2021
Headline Roundup
Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2020
Americans filed 576,000 initial jobless claims last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday, falling to their lowest level since March 2020.
While this is still above the levels of around 220,000 that prevailed before the coronavirus hit the U.S. economy, the economy is showing signs of improvement as vaccination rates power consumer spending, governments relax restrictions on
Wall Street Journal (News)
Bloomberg
Fox News (Online News)
Oct 12 2021
Headline Roundup
Texas Gov. Abbott Bans All Texas Businesses From Mandating Vaccinations
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday issued an executive order banning any business or person in Texas from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for employees or customers. “The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and our best defense against the virus, but should remain voluntary and never forced,” Abbott said in a statement. Abbott also urged the state legislature to pass a similar law
The Epoch Times
Newsweek
The Texas Tribune
Mar 09 2020
Headline Roundup
Wall Street Trade Temporarily Halted as S&P Drops 7% at Opening
Trading on the U.S. stock exchanges was halted briefly after opening on Monday, as the S&P 500 fell 7% due in part to fallout from the coronavirus and global sparring over oil prices.
The 15-minute halt followed rules implemented after the stock market plunge of 2008-2009.
This post was updated to make mention of the oil market.
Politico
Wall Street Journal (News)
Washington Times
Sep 25 2021
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: How Should The US Prioritize Booster Shots?
Following the CDC's approval of a third shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for those 65 and older or who are at high risk, many Americans remain divided on how the nation should administer booster shots moving forward. The U.S. has been taking notes from Israel's booster shot rollout that launched on Aug. 29, which made the third vaccine dose available for vaccinated individuals 12
The Hill
Scientific American
New York Post (Opinion)
Sep 20 2021
Headline Roundup
US to Ease Restrictions, Require COVID-19 Vaccine for International Travelers
The Biden administration announced Monday that international travelers will be required to have proof of COVID-19 vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country starting in early November. Nonessential air travel to the U.S. had been banned from several major European countries, Iran and China for most of the pandemic. White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients said Monday the
Associated Press
The Epoch Times
NBC News (Online)
Sep 14 2021
Headline Roundup
The Biden Vaccine Mandate's Impact on Private Businesses
President Joe Biden announced last week that private U.S. companies with over 100 employees must mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for employees or test unvaccinated employees weekly. The mandate on private businesses has raised legal questions, and several Republican governors have already committed to not enforcing it; Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened fines for companies that do comply
CNBC
Washington Examiner
Yahoo News
Sep 13 2021
Headline Roundup
Top FDA and WHO Scientists Call COVID-19 Booster Shots Unnecessary For Most Americans At This Time
An international group of scientists published a paper Monday that suggests more scientific evidence is needed to justify giving booster shots to most Americans at this time. Co-authors included Marion Gruber and Phil Krause, two senior FDA officials who are leaving the organization later this fall over frustrations with the Biden administration’s "premature" booster plan, along with several
Politico
Newsmax (News)
STAT
Aug 18 2021
Headline Roundup
Booster Shots to Be Made Available to All Americans Starting Sept. 20
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that third shots of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines will be made available to all Americans starting Sept. 20. The push for the third shots, commonly known as booster shots, comes alongside recent statements by vaccine makers and health experts that COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective after 6-8 months. Last week, the World
USA TODAY
CNBC
The Epoch Times