(CBN News) Just in time for Christmas, Congress is passing a massive COVID-19 relief bill today. But with lockdowns devastating our economy, is it too little, too late? After months of failed negotiations, Congress finally reached a deal over the weekend on a stimulus package. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said, "We can finally report what … [Read more...] about Millions of Americans Will Get Stimulus Checks as Congress Set to Pass COVID Relief Bill
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Michigan Lets High Schools, Entertainment Venues Reopen
By DAVID EGGERT Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration on Friday lifted a prohibition on in-person instruction at Michigan high schools and said movie theaters and other entertainment venues can reopen with capacity restrictions following a decline in coronavirus cases. Universities and colleges can let students return to campus next … [Read more...] about Michigan Lets High Schools, Entertainment Venues Reopen
Pence to Publicly Receive COVID Vaccine on Friday, Biden as Soon as Next Week
(NBC News) Vice President Mike Pence will publicly receive a Covid-19 vaccine on Friday while President-elect Joe Biden is expected to get a shot as soon as next week. Pence, who is the head of the White House coronavirus task force, is hoping to "promote the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and build confidence among the American people," the White House said in a … [Read more...] about Pence to Publicly Receive COVID Vaccine on Friday, Biden as Soon as Next Week
Dr. Fauci Won’t Be Seeing His Kids This Christmas, and He Wants Everyone to Do the Same
(The Week) Dr. Anthony Fauci and his wife will be spending the holidays — and Fauci's birthday — alone this year. Like he did for Thanksgiving, the nation's top infectious disease expert won't be seeing his three adult daughters this Christmas or for his 80th birthday on Christmas Eve, and he recommends other Americans remain similarly isolate, he told The Washington Post. … [Read more...] about Dr. Fauci Won’t Be Seeing His Kids This Christmas, and He Wants Everyone to Do the Same
Biden Laces Electoral College Victory Speech With Scripture and Prayer of St. Francis
by Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON (RNS) President-elect Joe Biden marked his Electoral College win with a religious flair, citing Scripture and the Prayer of St. Francis during his victory speech. Members of the Electoral College voted in all 50 states and the District of Columbia on Monday (Dec. 15), formalizing Biden’s 306-232 win over incumbent Donald Trump. The … [Read more...] about Biden Laces Electoral College Victory Speech With Scripture and Prayer of St. Francis