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Jan 2021
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Friday, January 29, 2021: Tense Times On...

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Dr. Fauci praises the Johnson and Johnson vaccine trial results, calling it "value added" in the fight against coronavirus. But should its lower efficacy rate be a concern to Americans?  Plus, President Biden says the economy needs his covid relief package to recover as Republicans downplay any bipartisan backing of the bill. And we dig into the mood among ... Show More
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