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May 2021
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Monday, May 24, 2021: A Make-or-Break We...

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Major deadlines and decisions loom on key pieces of the President’s agenda. He wanted to sign police reform legislation by tomorrow, the anniversary of George Floyd’s death. And he wanted an infrastructure deal by Memorial Day. Neither looks likely. The U.S. hits a key Covid milestone today: 25 states and D.C. have vaccinated at least 50% of all adults. But ... Show More
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