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Dec 2021
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FDA Authorizes First Pill In U.S. To Tre...

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The White House Coronavirus Task Force just finished meeting as cases surge and Omicron takes over. But, this afternoon, a possible game changing pill has been approved by the FDA. As Democratic Senator Joe Manchin faces criticism from his own party, there is a new, very public push by the country’s top Republican lawmaker for Manchin to switch sides. To le ... Show More
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