U.S employers added just 49,000 jobs in January, a sign that that the viral pandemic retains a tight grip on the economy nearly a year after it triggered a painful recession.
Author: Associated Press
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J&J asks US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine
J&J’s vaccine was safe and offered strong protection against moderate to severe COVID-19, according to preliminary results from a massive international study.
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Fiercely divided House kicks Greene off both her committees
A fiercely divided House has tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees, an unprecedented punishment that Democrats said she'd earned by spreading hateful and violent conspiracy theories.
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Senate approves budget bill as Harris casts tie-breaker vote
The Senate early Friday approved a budget that would allow fast-track passage of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without support from Republicans. Vice President Kamala Harris was in the chair to cast the tie-breaking vote, her first.
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Ivey Q&A: Governor discusses gambling, prisons and COVID
Alabama voters should be the ones who decide whether to expand casino offerings or create a state lottery, Gov. Kay Ivey said Wednesday as she vowed to not negotiate a compact with a federal Native American tribe unless voters approve expanded gambling.
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Alabama debuts online scheduler for COVID-19 vaccinations
Alabama on Monday launched an online portal for people to check their eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations and make appointments.
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Biden meets with Republicans on virus aid, but no quick deal
President Joe Biden met for two hours late Monday with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package that is only a fraction of the $1.9 trillion he is seeking.
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For GameStop day traders, the moment they’ve dreamed about
They've endured a financial crisis. Two deep recessions. Mounds of student debt. Stagnant pay. Costly health care. Dim job prospects.
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Vaccine skepticism lurks in town famous for syphilis study
The coronavirus immunization campaign is off to a shaky start in Tuskegee and other parts of Macon County. Area leaders point to a resistance among residents spurred by a distrust of government promises and decades of failed health programs.
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Lottery, virus liability, prisons before lawmakers in 2021
Alabama lawmakers return to Montgomery on Tuesday for the 2021 regular session that will be conducted differently because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Biden to meet with GOP lawmakers to discuss virus relief
President Joe Biden is set to meet Monday with a group of 10 Republican senators who have proposed spending about one-third of the $1.9 trillion he is seeking in coronavirus aid, though congressional Democrats are poised to move ahead without Republican support.
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In early going, Biden floods the zone with decrees
Easy come, though, can also mean easy go. As President Donald Trump discovered with his hard-charging and often ill-fated executive actions, courts can be quick to shoot them down. Congress can effectively override them and at most they're only good until a contrarian president takes over and whipsaws off in another direction again.
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GOP lawmakers urge Biden to meet with them on virus relief
A group of Senate Republicans called on President Joe Biden to meet them at the negotiating table as the newly elected president signaled he could move to pass a new $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package with all Democratic votes.
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Alabama expanding vaccine eligibility despite lack of doses
Alabama will roughly double the number of people eligible to receive immunizations against COVID-19 next month even though there's still not enough vaccine for everyone who qualifies for a shot, the head of the state health agency said Friday.
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State health officer on vaccine: ‘Not enough to go around’
Alabama will soon announce a time frame for expanding who can get COVID-19 vaccinations, the state health officer told lawmakers Thursday. But he said the supply of vaccine coming into the state remains far short of what is needed.