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News from the note…
A roundup of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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"How much is a little girl worth?"
— ABC News (@ABC) September 15, 2021
In emotional opening remarks at Senate hearing on FBI's handling of Larry Nassar investigation, U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles urges accountability: "We have been failed and we deserve answers." https://t.co/MIltzIaSai pic.twitter.com/cEmxE6vEx9
FBI fires agent who failed to properly investigate USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar https://t.co/9eoJ97jAK7
— CBS News (@CBSNews) September 15, 2021
After The AP called California’s recall election for Gov. Gavin Newsom, Larry Elder, the top Republican candidate, spoke to his supporters and conceded. “Let’s be gracious in defeat,” he said. “We may have lost the battle, but we are going to win the war.”https://t.co/45sNuC9q5J
— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 15, 2021
The FDA said observational studies don't unanimously support the suggestion that the shot's efficacy declines over time https://t.co/gMM0NtRgtb
— POLITICO (@politico) September 15, 2021
U.S. Army officials said on Tuesday that all active-duty units are expected to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 15, and Reserve and National Guard members by June 30. Those who refuse and lack an exemption will face suspension, according to the guidelines. https://t.co/gRDflP1aDw
— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 15, 2021
CEOs and top executives from some of America’s biggest companies, including Microsoft, Disney and Walgreens, are set to meet with President Biden to discuss his admin.'s vaccination mandate. https://t.co/lTVyccQxdm
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 15, 2021
White House press secretary Jen Psaki defended Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley, saying "the president has complete confidence in his leadership, his patriotism and his fidelity to our Constitution."https://t.co/m3nw5AFNRN
— Axios (@axios) September 15, 2021
Capitol Police ask Pentagon for help ahead of Sept. 18 rally https://t.co/BDQpnyavHR pic.twitter.com/4P33FFsxXc
— The Hill (@thehill) September 15, 2021
President Biden is set to meet with Democrats’ two most prominent holdouts on their massive social spending package: Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema https://t.co/mCW5D3i0jE
— POLITICO (@politico) September 15, 2021
Pennsylvania Republicans approve subpoena for a partisan investigation into recent elections https://t.co/IhmTAD8ty2
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) September 15, 2021
3 ex-U.S. intelligence officials confess to hacking American networks for UAE https://t.co/hNm2LrHN2N
— Axios (@axios) September 15, 2021
Tropical Depression Nicholas stalls over storm-battered Louisiana; the storm, now 30 miles northeast of Lake Charles, is expected to drop 3 to 6 more inches of rain across the central Gulf Coast. https://t.co/smWfRO9MLF
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 15, 2021