News from the note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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WATCH: President Biden and Vice President Harris deliver remarks on the American Rescue Plan in the White House Rose Garden. https://t.co/Nh8k3Tt9aI
— CNBC (@CNBC) March 12, 2021
US Covid data
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 12, 2021
• 29,403,105 cases (per NBC)
• 533,436 deaths (per NBC)
• 98,203,893 vaccine doses administered (per CDC)
• 64,005,256 received at least one shot, 19.3% of US pop (per CDC)
• 33,863,127 fully vaccinated, 10.2% of US pop (per CDC)
Data as of March 12, 2021
The CDC has updated its guidance for childcare programs during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of mask-wearing for everyone 2 years of age and older as well as air ventilation and other strategies. https://t.co/bmJlPB704B
— CNN (@CNN) March 12, 2021
Every living former president, except former Pres. Donald Trump, appeared in public service announcements urging Americans to get vaccinated for COVID-19. https://t.co/8m1K0Zutfc
— ABC News (@ABC) March 12, 2021
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo continued to reject calls for his resignation on Friday, dismissing the criticism as “cancel culture." The majority of the state's Democratic congressional delegation is now urging the three-term governor to step down. https://t.co/gTeiyxkcbZ pic.twitter.com/9XLAANhO7m
— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 12, 2021
CAPITOL RIOT INVESTIGATION UPDATE:
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 12, 2021
320 people have been charged so far, a DOJ official says, and prosecutors expect that charges will be filed against at least 100 more, a Friday court filing says.https://t.co/eRymd7uxOX
BREAKING: A $27 million settlement to the family of George Floyd has been unanimously approved by Minneapolis' City Council. https://t.co/wDbD9jU2N0
— ABC News (@ABC) March 12, 2021
The Manhattan DA leading a vast criminal investigation of former President Trump’s business dealings says he won't seek reelection https://t.co/No7yjoEDxG
— POLITICO (@politico) March 12, 2021
Biden ends Trump policy that targeted people who came forward to care for migrant children https://t.co/YpAB7HkrUj
— CNBC (@CNBC) March 12, 2021
Evelyn Shaw says her granddaughter handed her a prescription for a hug, written by Shaw's doctor.
— CNN (@CNN) March 12, 2021
"There we were, standing in my apartment just hugging and hugging and crying and crying for the first time in a year, which was an out-of-body experience." https://t.co/Afh8lb6bpT
