White House officials say the most important lesson for businesses from the federal experience is that once they take the first step toward requirements, their workers will follow.
Katherine Lee
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U.S. jobless claims plunge to 199,000, lowest in 52 years
It’s another sign that the U.S. job market is rebounding rapidly from last year’s coronavirus recession.
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Probe finds ‘overwhelming evidence’ of misconduct by Cuomo
A legislative investigation has found “overwhelming evidence” that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo engaged in sexual harassment and ordered state workers to help produce his book during work hours.
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Biden picks Powell for second term as Fed chair
The decision rewards Powell for helping rescue the U.S. economy from the pandemic and gives him the task of protecting that recovery from a surge in consumer prices.
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More than 90% of federal workers got COVID shots by deadline
Biden announced in September that all federal workers were required to undergo vaccination, with no test-out option, unless they secured an approved medical or religious exemption.
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Kyle Rittenhouse acquitted of all charges in Kenosha shootings
He was charged with homicide, attempted homicide and reckless endangering after killing two men and wounding a third in the shootings that became a flashpoint in the nation’s debate over guns, vigilantism and racial injustice.
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In photos: The Beaver moon lunar eclipse
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What’s in Biden’s $1.85 trillion social and climate bill
The House has passed President Biden’s $1.85 trillion bill to support families, strengthen education and protect against global warming.
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House passes sweeping bill that expands social programs, combats climate change
The House approved the legislation by a near party-line 220-213 vote, with Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine voting against it.
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CVS Health to close hundreds of drugstores nationwide
The company said it will close about 300 stores a year for the next three years, but didn’t say which stores.