7:25 a.m. | CDC guidelines on wearing masks after vaccination could affect communities of color, experts say. Here s how.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new guidelines easing outdoor masking recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals may lead to some unintended consequences, particularly for people of color, health experts say.
The agency announced the recommendations Tuesday, as growing evidence shows the risk of infection outside is very low, particularly for those who are fully vaccinated. Health officials used the announcement as another opportunity to encourage vaccinations by providing tangible benefits to those who have gotten their shots.
“The bottom line is clear. If you’re vaccinated, you can do more things more safely both outdoors as well as indoors,” President Joe Biden said in a White House briefing Tuesday. “For those who haven’t gotten their vaccination yet . this is another great reason to go and get vaccinated now.” | Re
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Will there be a fourth stimulus check? Americans are looking for clues. Jessica Menton, USA TODAY
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Democratic lawmakers in both chambers of Congress are clamoring for a fourth round of stimulus checks to help Americans who are still struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic.
Such a move could lift more than 7 million people out of poverty, according to a recent analysis from the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, a nonpartisan think tank.
This comes as President Joe Biden marks his 100th day in office this week. Biden hasn’t said publicly whether he supports a fourth stimulus payment and there was no indication during his first address to Congress on Wednesday about introducing another bill with more direct payments.
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(Photo : Jonathan Ernst-Pool/Getty Images) President Biden Delivers First Address To Joint Session Of Congress
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 28: President Joe Biden elbow bumps House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) as he addresses a joint session of Congress in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol April 28, 2021 in Washington, DC. On the eve of his 100th day in office, Biden spoke about his plan to revive America’s economy and health as it continues to recover from a devastating pandemic. He delivered his speech before 200 invited lawmakers and other government officials instead of the normal 1600 guests because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
I think you should be able to become a billionaire or a millionaire, Biden told Congress on Wednesday night in a speech outlining his agenda. But pay your fair share.
The richest 1% of taxpayers, who have an average income of $2.2 million, would shoulder the burden of the tax hike, according to an analysis published by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.
Two-thirds of this group would see their taxes increase, by an average $159,000 a year, according to the analysis.
Of course, the proposal faces headwinds in Congress. Passage isn t guaranteed and parts of the plan may change.
A new top tax rate of 39.6%