The question is what elements of the president-elect’s proposal can win enough Republican votes to clear the evenly split chamber, where at least 60 votes will be needed.
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Biden outlines extensive vaccine distribution effort
The president-elect’s plan includes using the Federal Emergency Management Agency to set up 100 vaccination centers around the country by the end of his first month in office.
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Far-right groups plan for protests and assaults before and after Inauguration Day
Some of the groups have complained of a lack of clear direction from President Trump, who has been kicked off social media platforms.
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Vaccines, stimulus checks, higher wages: Here’s what’s in Biden’s plan
The plan, which would require congressional approval, is packed with proposals on health care, education, labor and cybersecurity.
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Biden unveils $1.9 trillion plan to speed virus vaccines, ease economic fallout
It includes $1,400 checks for most Americans, extension of a temporary boost in unemployment benefits and a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures through September.
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As security ramps up, Inauguration Day closures expected to include National Mall
Washington area officials have also warned the public to stay away from the District in the week leading up to the inauguration.
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Vaccines and masks: Biden plan aims to break pandemic cycle
A coronavirus action plan to be introduced by President-elect Joe Biden centers on a mass vaccination campaign and closer coordination among all levels of government.
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Security footprint grows in nation’s capital before inauguration
A massive patchwork of police, National Guard troops and federal personnel is expected to fan out in advance of protests this weekend and the Jan. 20 transfer of power.
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Tom Hanks heads TV special celebrating Biden’s inauguration
The 90-minute program on Jan. 20 will feature performances by Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato and Ant Clemons
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About 20,000 National Guardsmen mobilized as Biden inauguration security swells
Defense Department officials are scrambling to establish an adequate plan for providing National Guard aid for the inauguration and avoid a repeat of last week’s attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.