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The Supreme Court blocked the Biden vaccine mandate for businesses. Now what?

Jan 14, 2022
A similar mandate, however, will be allowed for health care workers.
President Biden's signature student-debt policy is now in the hands of the nine justices.
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How employer vaccine mandates are playing out in one tribal economy

Nov 12, 2021
During the pandemic, many tribal governments’ strict public health orders have clashed with the more relaxed approach of nearby communities.
A woman shows her arm after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, with the words "For the ♡ of Native People" drawn on. While Indigenous Americans are vaccinated at high rates, that's often not the case for communities surrounding reservations.
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Uncertainty for businesses in legal tangle over federal vaccination rule

Nov 11, 2021
Some businesses are preparing to meet the rule that companies with 100 or more employees require vaccinations or weekly tests, despite the court challenge.
Even as legal battles continue regarding the federal vaccine mandate for businesses with more than 100 employees, businesses may need to make choices now. Above, a nurse prepares a dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Wilmington California.
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How effective are employer vaccine mandates?

May 28, 2021
Dan Gorenstein of “Tradeoffs” says some evidence suggests company mandates can boost employee vaccination rates and aid communities.
A person holds up their COVID-19 vaccination card after receiving a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
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