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Biden’s Bet on Vaccine Mandates
As recently as a month ago, President Biden appeared to be skeptical about imposing coronavirus vaccine mandates. Now that skepticism has given way to a suite of policies that aim to force the hands of the unvaccinated.
What has changed?
Guest: Jim Tankersley, a White House correspondent for The New York Times.
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Background reading:
- President Biden’s new vaccination efforts reflects the continuing and evolving threat the coronavirus pandemic poses to the economic recovery.
- Will Mr. Biden’s measures turn back a surging pandemic? The answer: Yes, in the longer term.
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