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Aug 2021
44m 27s

United States Hits Vaccination Milestone...

CNN
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The United States hits a vaccination milestone as covid still rages. The CDC says that half of the United States population is fully vaccinated. President Joe Biden touts a strong job report, but warns that the surging delta variant could set back economic recovery. Biden could withhold federal funds from nursing homes and other institutions if employees don ... Show More
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