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Workers Worry About Safety, Stress As States Ease Mask Rules

Leo Carney worries that bigger crowds and mask-less diners could endanger workers at the Biloxi, Mississippi, seafood restaurant where he manages the kitchen. Maribel Cornejo, who earns $9.85 an hour as a McDonald’s cook in Houston, can’t afford to get sick and frets co-workers will become more lax about wearing masks, even though the fast food company requires them.

Biden, Dems Prevail As Senate Oks $1.9T Virus Relief Bill

An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.

Biden Stands By May Timeline For Vaccines For All US Adults

President Joe Biden said the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccine for all adults by the end of May β€” two months earlier than anticipated β€” and he pushed states to get at least one shot into the arms of teachers by the end of March to hasten school reopenings.

Senate Democrats Consider Changes To House Virus Relief Bill

Senate Democrats considered reshaping parts of the House-passed COVID-19 relief bill on Monday, as party leaders who are hoping to salvage a minimum wage increase abandoned one proposal aimed at pressuring big companies to boost workers’ pay.

Biden Teams Readies Wider Economic Package After Virus Relief

Looking beyond the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, President Joe Biden and lawmakers are laying the groundwork for another top legislative priority β€” a long-sought boost to the nation’s roads, bridges and other infrastructure that could run into Republican resistance to a hefty price tag.

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