Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate
2 years, 3 months ago

Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military and provide nearly $858 billion for national defense passed the Senate on Thursday and now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. The effort had drawn fierce opposition from some environmental advocacy groups who worried it would accelerate fossil fuel projects such as gas pipelines and limit the public’s input on such projects. He said far too many projects face delays and described Manchin’s amendment “as a way to cut Americans’ energy bills, promote U.S. energy security, and boost our ability to get energy projects built and connected to the grid.“ Not only did some environmental advocacy groups bash Manchin’s proposal, but so did many Republicans. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said it didn’t go far enough, calling it “reform in name only.” The amendment fell short of the 60 votes needed for passage, 47-47.

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Defense bill clears Congress – with ban on gender care for minors buried inside it
3 months, 1 week ago

Defense bill clears Congress – with ban on gender care for minors buried inside it

The Independent  

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West Virginia lawmakers OK bill rolling back one of nation’s strongest child vaccine laws
1 year ago

West Virginia lawmakers OK bill rolling back one of nation’s strongest child vaccine laws

LA Times  

Lawmakers in West Virginia’s GOP-controlled state Legislature voted Saturday to allow some students who don’t attend traditional public schools to be exempt from state vaccination requirements that have long been held up as some of the strongest in the country. West Virginia’s GOP-controlled state Legislature voted Saturday to allow some students who don’t attend traditional public schools to be exempt …

Congress Moves Forward on Roughly $900 Billion Defense Bill
1 year, 3 months ago

Congress Moves Forward on Roughly $900 Billion Defense Bill

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—House and Senate lawmakers agreed to scrap the most contentious pieces of a nearly $900 billion defense and national security policy bill, such as restrictions on abortion and transgender care for service members, clearing the way for its passage by the end of the year. The text, called a conference report, came after House and Senate negotiators spent the past …

Pentagon rescinds order making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for US troops
2 years, 2 months ago

Pentagon rescinds order making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for US troops

Firstpost  

US President Biden in August 2021 had ordered all 1.3 million active members of the US armed forces to get vaccinated against Covid-19 over the objections of Republicans. Military officials faced unanticipated resistance among troops to mandatory vaccines Washington: The Pentagon on Tuesday rescinded a controversial order by the Biden administration that required all members of the US armed forces …

Pentagon revokes order requiring Covid-19 vaccinations for US troops
2 years, 2 months ago

Pentagon revokes order requiring Covid-19 vaccinations for US troops

Hindustan Times  

The Pentagon on Tuesday rescinded a controversial Biden administration mandate requiring that all members of the U.S. armed forces be vaccinated against Covid-19. US President Joe Biden in August 2021 ordered all 1.3 million active members of the US armed forces to get vaccinated against Covid-19 over the objections of Republicans. ) US defense secretary Lloyd Austin said in a …

Pentagon drops COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops
2 years, 2 months ago

Pentagon drops COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate Tuesday, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated. That includes, he said, “the ability of commanders to consider, as appropriate, the individual immunization status of personnel in making deployment, assignment, and …

New Law Ends COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For US Troops
2 years, 3 months ago

New Law Ends COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For US Troops

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — U.S. military forces around the world will no longer be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine, after the mandate was lifted under an $858 billion defense spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law Friday by President Joe Biden. The new law effectively ends those exemption requests, but questions remain about whether any limited …

New law ends COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US troops
2 years, 3 months ago

New law ends COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US troops

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. military forces around the world will no longer be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine, after the mandate was lifted under an $858 billion defense spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law Friday by President Joe Biden. Biden had opposed the Republican-backed provision, agreeing with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin that lifting the mandate was not …

Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate
2 years, 3 months ago

Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate

The Independent  

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Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate
2 years, 3 months ago

Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate

LA Times  

Sen. Marsha Blackburn explains her opposition to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military on Thursday. A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military and provide nearly $858 billion for national defense passed the Senate on Thursday and now goes to President Biden to be signed into law. Manchin’s proposal would …

House passes defense bill scrapping COVID vaccine mandate
2 years, 3 months ago

House passes defense bill scrapping COVID vaccine mandate

The Independent  

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EXPLAINER: What end of vaccine mandate means for US troops
2 years, 3 months ago

EXPLAINER: What end of vaccine mandate means for US troops

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congress’ move to eliminate the Pentagon mandate that all U.S. service members get the COVID-19 vaccine delivers a victory for lawmakers and troops who oppose getting the shot, but it raises questions and potential risks, especially for forces deploying overseas. A look at the vaccine mandate and the changes ahead: THE MANDATE Austin made COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory last …

EXPLAINER: What end of vaccine mandate means for US troops
2 years, 3 months ago

EXPLAINER: What end of vaccine mandate means for US troops

The Independent  

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Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention. It’s time for us to recognize that and remove …

Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The COVID-19 vaccine mandate …

Column: Rescinding the military’s COVID vaccine rule is the Democrats’ dumbest compromise in the lame-duck session
2 years, 3 months ago

Column: Rescinding the military’s COVID vaccine rule is the Democrats’ dumbest compromise in the lame-duck session

LA Times  

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin wanted to keep the Pentagon’s COVID vaccine mandate, but Democrats gave up on it. — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Lifting the COVID vaccine mandate has been a Republican hobby horse since its inception. In a Dec. 4 appearance on Fox News, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, said that rescinding the mandate was a nonnegotiable demand for …

Keep COVID military vaccine mandate, U.S. Defense secretary says
2 years, 3 months ago

Keep COVID military vaccine mandate, U.S. Defense secretary says

LA Times  

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III introduces the B-21 Raider at Northrop Grumman in Palmdale last week. Austin said this weekend he supports keeping the military’s COVID vaccine requirement: “This mandate has kept people healthy.” Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said he wants to keep the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place to protect the health of the …

One of the most far-reaching vaccine mandate bills in California will not move forward
2 years, 11 months ago

One of the most far-reaching vaccine mandate bills in California will not move forward

LA Times  

Assemblymember Buffy Wicks said Tuesday that she would hold Assembly Bill 1993, which would have required employees and independent contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they obtained an exemption. Citing improved pandemic conditions and opposition from public safety unions, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks said she would hold Assembly Bill 1993, which would have required employees and independent contractors, in both …

South Dakota GOP senators back Noem’s vaccine exemption bill
3 years, 1 month ago

South Dakota GOP senators back Noem’s vaccine exemption bill

Associated Press  

— A proposal from South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to allow employees to gain exemptions from their employer’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates gained the support of Republicans on a Senate committee Tuesday, clearing a crucial legislative hurdle. The bill would allow employees to receive an exemption to an employer’s vaccine requirement by citing either a medical exemption certified by a medical …

Indiana vaccine exemption bill advances, faces GOP hurdles
3 years, 2 months ago

Indiana vaccine exemption bill advances, faces GOP hurdles

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana House Republicans pushed through a proposal Tuesday that would severely limit workplace COVID-19 vaccination requirements even as the move faces resistance from Republican Gov. Major business organizations argued against the proposed vaccination exemptions, which employers would have to accept from workers “without further inquiry.” Republican House Majority Leader Matt Lehman of Berne said workers shouldn’t lose their …

Across services, troops face discipline for refusing vaccine
3 years, 3 months ago

Across services, troops face discipline for refusing vaccine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — All of the U.S. military services have now begun disciplinary actions and discharges for troops who have refused to get the mandated coronavirus vaccine, officials said Thursday, with as many as 20,000 unvaccinated forces at risk of being removed from service. That’s the readiness concern — getting the vaccination rate as close to 100% as possible.” His comments …

Pentagon chief says Guard who refuse vaccine cannot train
3 years, 3 months ago

Pentagon chief says Guard who refuse vaccine cannot train

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided that National Guard members who refuse COVID-19 vaccination will be barred from federally funded drills and training required to maintain their Guard status. In the memo, he instructed leaders of the military services Tuesday to publish guidance by next week on dealing with Guard members who fail to meet military medical readiness …

Arkansas governor OKs bill allowing vaccine mandate opt-outs
3 years, 5 months ago

Arkansas governor OKs bill allowing vaccine mandate opt-outs

Associated Press  

Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday effectively approved a new law that will allow employees to opt-out of COVID-19 vaccine requirements, a move by fellow Republicans to challenge federal vaccine mandates. The bill came primarily in response to President Joe Biden’s order that businesses with more than 100 employees require workers to get vaccinated or tested weekly. “The solution is not to …

Arkansas bill creates antibody exemption for vaccine mandate
3 years, 5 months ago

Arkansas bill creates antibody exemption for vaccine mandate

Associated Press  

— Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday advanced legislation that would allow workers to opt out of their employer’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement if they’re tested weekly or can prove they have natural antibodies. The House and Senate Public Health committees endorsed identical versions of the bill, which also would require the state to pay unemployment benefits to workers who are fired for …

California lawmakers grapple with whether to impose a statewide COVID-19 vaccination mandate
3 years, 7 months ago

California lawmakers grapple with whether to impose a statewide COVID-19 vaccination mandate

LA Times  

Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks wears a face mask as she calls on lawmakers to approve a measure to place a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot to allow state legislators to vote remotely during emergencies. “I think that the Legislature doing this takes a little bit of heat off of the governor, but at the end of the day, the buck …

Pentagon will mandate COVID-19 vaccine now that Pfizer is approved
3 years, 7 months ago

Pentagon will mandate COVID-19 vaccine now that Pfizer is approved

LA Times  

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby speaks during a briefing in Washington on Friday. The Pentagon says it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Monday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making good on his vow earlier this month to require the shots once the …

COVID vaccines to be required for military under new US plan
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID vaccines to be required for military under new US plan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Members of the U.S. military …

COVID vaccines to be required for military under new US plan
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID vaccines to be required for military under new US plan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Members of the U.S. military will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine beginning next month under a plan laid out by the Pentagon and endorsed by President Joe Biden. To defend this Nation, we need a healthy and ready force.” In a statement Monday, Biden said he strongly supports Austin’s message to the force and the plan …

COVID vaccines to be required for military under new US plan
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID vaccines to be required for military under new US plan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Members of the U.S. military will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine beginning next month under a plan laid out by the Pentagon Monday and endorsed by President Joe Biden. To defend this Nation, we need a healthy and ready force.” In a statement Monday, Biden said he strongly supports Austin’s message to the force and the …

Pentagon moves to mandate Covid-19 vaccine for active duty military members
3 years, 7 months ago

Pentagon moves to mandate Covid-19 vaccine for active duty military members

CNN  

Washington CNN — Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is moving to have all active duty members of the US military vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus, he said in a memo released Monday. “By way of expectation, public reporting suggests the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine could achieve full FDA license early next month.” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley also communicated …

US House poised to pass $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill
4 years, 1 month ago

US House poised to pass $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill

Al Jazeera  

The US House of Representatives is poised to approve a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill on Friday even as Republicans unify in opposition to the measure backed by President Joe Biden. “Clearly, pent-up demand and frustration with the previous administration pushed President Biden to want to get something done quickly in the midst of this virus,” said Bill Hoagland, senior …

One-third of military service members have opted not to receive Covid-19 vaccinations
4 years, 1 month ago

One-third of military service members have opted not to receive Covid-19 vaccinations

CNN  

CNN — One-third of US military service members eligible to receive a Covid-19 vaccination have opted not to, defense officials said Monday as they announced the Department of Defense is nearing 1 million vaccinations delivered. Cautioning that it’s still “very early data,” Maj. Gen. Jeff Taliaferro, vice director of operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the House Armed …

Congress Gets COVID-19 Vaccine, But Members Fight Over Who Should Have Priority
4 years, 3 months ago

Congress Gets COVID-19 Vaccine, But Members Fight Over Who Should Have Priority

NPR  

Congress Gets COVID-19 Vaccine, But Members Fight Over Who Should Have Priority Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/AP Anna Moneymaker/AP Top leaders and rank-and-file members of Congress are taking part in the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations, a move that could accelerate plans for Congress to return to business as usual. Sponsor Message "Our job is to make sure …

State Senate OKs bill ending waiver from vaccine mandate
9 years, 10 months ago

State Senate OKs bill ending waiver from vaccine mandate

LA Times  

An audience member holds a sign expressing opposition to SB 277, which would end personal-belief exemptions from California’s vaccination mandate for schoolchildren, as lawmakers discuss the bill at the Capitol last month. The state Senate on Thursday passed a controversial bill that would require many more California children to be vaccinated. After the vote, an unidentified person in the balcony …

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