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Pelosi Says Masks to Remain, Since Most GOP Lawmakers Aren’t Vaccinated
Only 44.8 percent of Republicans in the House of Representatives are fully vaccinated, new numbers show.
Top Republican Raises Prospect of Congress Blocking COVID Vaccine Patent Waivers
Sen. Mike Crapo made the contested claim that Congress can stop the U.S. trade rep from seeking patent waivers.
Air Pollution From Livestock and Fertilizers Kills Nearly 18,000 People Yearly
A new report says nearly 18,000 people are killed by air pollutants generated from animal waste and fertilizer overuse.
Over 50 Democrats Support $8 Billion Fund for USPS to Electrify Its Fleet
The Democrats’ proposal would take the agency’s vehicles one step closer to Joe Biden’s goal of a fully electric fleet.
Health Experts Say Expanding Vaccine Access Requires More Than Patent Waivers
In the best-case scenario, sharing patents is only a tiny step in the vastly complex work of making a COVID vaccine.
Over 600 Public Water Systems in California Communities Face Risk of Failure
A new report puts into focus for the first time the scope of California's drinking water problems.
He Bought Insurance in Case of Emergency. Then Came a Bill for Over $30,000.
Trump-era deregulation of health insurance has led to an explosion of short-term plans carrying high risk for patients.
Biden Admin Supports Ending Vaccine Patents. AOC Says “Let’s Do Insulin Next.”
One study found as many as 1 in 4 insulin users engage in “cost-related” underuse of their prescribed insulin dosages.
Trump-Appointed Judge Rules Against CDC’s Moratorium on Evictions Amid Pandemic
Keeping people in their homes by preventing evictions is a key step in helping to stop the spread, says CDC director.
Pharma Stocks Take a Hit as Biden Backs Vaccine Patent Waiver
The potentially seismic move came after weeks of tireless campaigning by progressive lawmakers and advocacy groups.