(WHIO) UMass Memorial Health last week fired more than 200 employees who refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Eric Dickson, CEO and president, said that while the health care facility needs the employees, it had no choice but to let go of the employees who failed to heed a federal vaccine mandate. “Sadly, we did terminate over 200 people for not getting vaccinated,” … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Hospital Fires More Than 200 for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccination
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New York City Announces First-in-The-Nation Vaccine Mandate for Private Companies
(CBS New York) Mayor Bill de Blasio announced what he called a first-in-the-nation vaccine mandate for private companies Monday. He said the combination of the Omicron variant and holiday gatherings forced him to take “bold” steps. He’s giving businesses just three weeks to make sure their workers are vaccinated. “We in New York City have decided to use a preemptive … [Read more...] about New York City Announces First-in-The-Nation Vaccine Mandate for Private Companies
Bob Dole, Giant of the Senate and 1996 Republican Presidential Nominee, Dies
(CNN) Bob Dole, a Republican Party stalwart and presidential hopeful who espoused a brand of plain-spoken conservatism as one of Washington's most recognizable political figures throughout the latter half of the 20th century, died Sunday. "Senator Robert Joseph Dole died early this morning in his sleep. At his death, at age 98, he had served the United States of America … [Read more...] about Bob Dole, Giant of the Senate and 1996 Republican Presidential Nominee, Dies
Nativity Scene Held Outside Supreme Court Day After Abortion Arguments: ‘Humanity of the Baby’
(The Christian Post) Dozens attended a live reenactment of Jesus’ nativity scene held outside the U.S. Supreme Court Building on Thursday, the day after the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could alter abortion law precedent nationwide. The annual reenactment, organized by the Christian missionary and spiritual outreach organization Faith & Liberty, … [Read more...] about Nativity Scene Held Outside Supreme Court Day After Abortion Arguments: ‘Humanity of the Baby’
Pence: Supreme Court Has Chance to ‘Right’ a ‘Historic Wrong’ and Overturn Roe
(Christian Headlines) The U.S. Supreme Court is facing a landmark opportunity to right the "historic wrong" of Roe v. Wade when it issues a decision in the much-publicized case involving Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban, former Vice President Mike Pence said Tuesday. "Previously, the court has justified abortion on the grounds that it was essential to the stability of … [Read more...] about Pence: Supreme Court Has Chance to ‘Right’ a ‘Historic Wrong’ and Overturn Roe