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Dec 28, 2020
ATLANTA (AP) Changes to the way millions of Americans voted this year contributed to record turnout, but that’s no guarantee the measures making it easier to cast ballots will stick around for future elections.
Republicans in key states that voted for President-elect Joe Biden already are pushing for new restrictions, especially to absentee voting. It’s an option many states expanded amid the coronavirus outbreak that proved hugely popular and helped ensure one of the smoothest election days in recent years.
President Donald Trump has been unrelenting in his attacks on mail voting as he continues to challenge the legitimacy of an election he lost. Despite a lack of evidence and dozens of losses in the courts, his claims of widespread voter fraud have gained traction with some Republican elected officials.
December 29, 2020 9 min read
Editor’s Note: We are standardizing the format for daily COVID-19 case data updates. These articles may feel repetitious but we want each one to stand alone in terms of providing maximum context around the data. This is the update for Tuesday, December 29.
The number of new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is currently at 1,003 for Lebanon County.
In terms of relative comparisons, the current figure of 1,003 new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 24% higher compared to Lebanon County’s figures one month ago and 16% lower compared to 14 days ago. The current count of 1,003 new cases over the last 14 days per 100,000 residents is 284% higher than the all-time high this spring, 261, which occurred on April 21.
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Dear Neighbors:
It’s a time of year for reflection. While my review follows, please consider commenting about your year.
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This past year has forced me to think about all that for which I am grateful–life in general when so many people have died; a job and food for sustenance when so many people lost their jobs, and don’t have money to buy food; a roof over my head; clothing to keep me warm; friends and family; and my Bible to comfort and inspire me.
Also, you have brought smiles to my face when I see you comment on some of my Facebook posts. I love that you care.