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[Homework]NPR 2020-12-03
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Live from NPR news, I'm Jack Speer.
Congressional Democrats are endorsing a bipartisan coronavirus relief bill and Colorado Republicans still work on a compromise. NRP's Kesley Snell reports, St Louis' significant shift for Democrats who basically focus on a much bigger package. House's speaker Nancy Pelocy and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are endorsing a 908-billion-dollar-bill that is being framed as interm ***. So first time the 2 top Democrats have embraced legistration smaller than the 2.2-trillion-dollar-bill that passed the House in October. The legistration includes money for states, small business and people who have lost jobs during the pandemic. Republicans rejected that proposal when it was first announced. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he is focusing instead on a smaller relief package that can win support from President Trump. But Democrats are asking Republicans to work with them to reach a compromise. He hopes passing the bill before the end of the year. Kelsey Snell, NPR news, Washington.
US Health officials say the best way to stay safe during the holiday season is to stay at home. But officials say for those ignored that advice, testing before and after any trips should be mandatory. Many Americans did not follow the CDC's guide during thanks-giving and as expected as a result the Covid-19 cases will be increasing in coming days. The number of coronavirus cases has been soaring again with colder weather in many parts of the country. More than 13.8 million Americans were tested positive for the virus, while more 272,000 Americans have died.
Early today, Vice-President Mike Pence swore in Arizona's newest senator - Democrat Mark Kelly. From member station KJZZ Phoenix Ben Giles reports. Kelly was assisted by Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema, who held the Bible on which Kelly swore the oath of office. In 2 years' time, Sinema and Kelly have given Democrats control for both Arizona's senate seats, a rarity in a traditionally Republican state. Kelly defeated Republican Martha McSally last month in the special election. McSally was appointed to fill a seat following the death of senator John McCain. Kelly's senate-swearing-in means Republican Majority in the Chamber is now narrowed to 52:48. Control of the senate will ultimately be decided by runoff, for Georgia's 2 senate seats in January. For NPR news, I'm Ben Giles in Phoenix.
Federal Appeals Court has ruled a lower court judge wrongly blocked the implementation of North Carolina's Photo Voter ID Law last year. And there's an opinion by *** before US Circuit Court of Appeals decided District Judge Loretta Biggs air by declaring 2018 requirement was tainted by racial bias, mostly because previous photo ID Law had been struck down on similar ground. Though approved by Republican-controlled legislatures, the opinion does not mean North Carolina Voter ID requirement can be carried out *** junction is still in place in state court.
On Wall Street, the Dow was up 59 points. You're listening to NPR.
Mexico says it will buy up to 34 million doses of pharmacy company Pfizer's new COVID-19 vaccine, as NPR's Kelly Kon explained, the government there says frontline healthcare workers will get the vaccine as soon as end of the month. The head of Mexico's Health Minstry tweeted pictures of himself signing the Pfizer's contract. Initially Mexico was said to receive a quarter of million doses and officials say they will arrive before the end of Decemeber. Mexico's Foreign Minister also tell that the vaccine purchase tweeting what many thought was impossible is now a reality. Mexico's regulatory body known as Cofepris already authorized use of Pfizer's vaccine. Mexico's president, famous for his ***, says *** are available for the vaccine which will be universally distributed and free. Officials also insist they will be able to safely store the Pfizer's vaccine which requires ultra refrigeration in 2 doses. Mexico has the 4th highest death toll from Covid in the world. Kelly Kon, NPR news, Mexico City.
President-elect Joe Biden says he will not immediately lift trade tariffs gainst China put in place by the Trump administration. Biden says that at least until new talk resumes, those tariffs would remain in place. Speaking to Thomas Friedman of the New York Times, Biden said he does not want to prejudice my options. Under Trump, US and China bargained a yearlong trade war that has been largely forzen since Phase *** what of a new trade deal was implemented in January. US business and consumers are borne to buy the cost of those tariffs.
Crude oil futures prices hold its slight oiling up 73 cents a barrel at $45.28 a barrel in New York.
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