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Republicans overturn Biden’s Covid-19 mandate

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4 years ago

December 9, 2021

Costa Haritos

The US Senate has approved a Republican measure to overturn President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine or test mandate for private businesses

Two Democrats joined Republicans to back the initiative.

The vote sends the legislation on to the House of Representatives, where it faces an uncertain future.

The mandate has a slim chance of becoming law, so the measure to overturn it will have little practical effect.

A federal court has already halted the Biden administration’s Covid vaccination and testing requirements for private businesses with 100 or more employees.

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Costa Haritos

Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.