Biden calls on corporations to issue vaccine requirements - August 24, 2021

Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives postponed a vote to advance President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion package of healthcare, education and climate policies. The ambitious plan expands social programs that make up Biden's economic agenda. Centrists urged House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to vote on the Senate-passed bipartisan infrastructure bill before the House approves the $3.5 trillion budget. Fed Chairman Powell Navigates the Inflation Debate - The Wall Street Journal Wall Street is telling investors to prepare for the two big spending bills Congress is set to pass - CNBC @jtemple: If Congress passes the Clean Electricity Payment Program it could be one of the most consequential climate policies in US history – cutting more than 1 billion tons of annual emissions by 2030 & setting us up to decarbonize transportation & buildings. The seven-day average of COVID-19 cases in Arkansas and Missouri – states that were previously considered delta variant hotspots – is down 12% from its peak. Following the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, Biden said companies should impose vaccine mandates on employees. Cruise Passenger Dies From Covid, Testing Industry Plans - The New York Times NYC mandates vaccinations for public school teachers, staff - Associated Press U.S. energy firms launching employee COVID-19 vaccination mandates - Reuters State offers $100 incentive to get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine by Labor Day - Wisconsin State Journal @kylegriffin1: President Biden on the Pfizer approval news: "The moment you've been waiting for is here. It's time for you to go get your vaccination. And get it today. Today." U.S. factories and service providers reported substantially slower growth in August. The IHS Markit survey of purchasing managers found the broadest segment of the economy, the service-sector, fell to 55.2 in August from 59.9 in July – an eight-month low. Recent cancellations of events like concerts as well as Apple, Amazon and Facebook’s postpo