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Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on the federal coronavirus response on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool) Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on the federal coronavirus response on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)
‘Here We Go Again’: Paul And Fauci Butt Heads Over Masks For Vaccinated People
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03.18.21 | 5:10 pm
‘Malarkey’: Kerry Says Dropped Mask On Commercial Flight Was ‘Momentary’
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03.18.21 | 9:16 am
on December 13, 2017 in Washington, DC. on December 13, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Give Us Tax Cuts Or We’ll Take Stimulus To Court, GOP AGs Demand
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03.17.21 | 10:17 am
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 10: Doctor and Congressman Andy Harris (D-MD) works with staff on an amendment to overturn the city's marijuana decriminalization law, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC Thursday, July 10, 2014. Rep. Harris represents Maryland's 1st Congressional District of Maryland. (Photo by Melina Mara/The Washington Post) WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 10: Doctor and Congressman Andy Harris (D-MD) works with staff on an amendment to overturn the city's marijuana decriminalization law, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC Thursday, July 10, 2014. Rep. Harris represents Maryland's 1st Congressional District of Maryland. (Photo by Melina Mara/The Washington Post)
GOP Rep Helps Administer COVID-19 Vaccines: ‘More Fun Than Being In DC’
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03.16.21 | 7:02 pm
UNITED STATES - JANUARY 4: Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., is seen during a group photo with freshmen members of the House Republican Conference on the House steps of the Capitol on Monday, January 4, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) UNITED STATES - JANUARY 4: Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., is seen during a group photo with freshmen members of the House Republican Conference on the House steps of the Capitol on Monday, January 4, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Where Things Stand: Some House Members Are Reportedly Refusing To Get Vaccinated Prime Badge
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03.16.21 | 1:45 pm

As Josh Kovensky reported today, the rate of getting shots into people’s arms has dramatically ramped up since January thanks to a few key factors, including the arrival of federal funding for the roll out.

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We Weren’t Going To Get The COVID Vaccine Until Fall. What Changed?
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03.16.21 | 11:33 am
Trump COVID Testing Czar Says Ex-POTUS Should Urge Supporters To Get Vaccinated
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03.15.21 | 6:12 pm
GOPers Smear Migrants As Vectors Of COVID Who Will Take Pandemic ‘10 Steps Backwards’
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03.15.21 | 3:53 pm
CHARLESTON, SC - OCTOBER 30: People head to the voting booths to cast their in-person absentee ballots at Seacoast Church West Ashley on October 30, 2020 in Charleston, South Carolina. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images) CHARLESTON, SC - OCTOBER 30: People head to the voting booths to cast their in-person absentee ballots at Seacoast Church West Ashley on October 30, 2020 in Charleston, South Carolina. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
Shape Of Nationwide Voting Restriction Push Begins To Firm Up Prime Badge
This Week in Voting Rights: A weekly roundup of news on Americans' access to the ballot box.
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03.15.21 | 2:18 pm
CDC Says Public Taking Vaccination ‘Seriously’ With Only 3% Missing Second Dose
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03.15.21 | 12:34 pm