(AP) The Senate is on track to give final approval to its $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan. A growing coalition of Democrats and Republicans is preparing to lift the first phase of President Joe Biden’s rebuilding agenda to passage. Final Senate votes are expected around midday Tuesday, with passage sending the bill to the House. …
Page urges St. Louis County Council to adopt mask mandate
(AP) St. Louis County Executive Sam Page is urging the County Council to adopt a mask requirement amid a huge spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Page last month announced a mask requirement for indoor public places, only to have the County Council vote 5-2 to overturn it. Republican Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt sued …
US envoy to warn Taliban not to bet on Afghan takeover
(AP) A U.S. peace envoy is back in the Middle East to warn the Taliban not to pursue a military victory on the ground in Afghanistan. He is expected to deliver a blunt message — that a Taliban government installed by force will not be recognized by the international community. The U.S. State Department said …
COVID vaccines to be required for military under new US plan
(AP) Members of the U.S. military will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine beginning next month. The plan laid out by the Pentagon and endorsed by President Joe Biden was announced Monday. Top Pentagon leaders said in memos to the troops that the vaccine is a necessary step to maintain military readiness. Defense Secretary …
Kansas City unveils $3M plan to restore Satchel Paige house
(AP) A $3 million renovation plan for the fire-damaged former home of baseball great Leroy “Satchel” Paige in Kansas City, Missouri, has been unveiled on the 50th anniversary of his entry to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Kansas City Star reports that some of the possible features announced Monday include a coffee shop, event …
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