2021 – Page 91 – The Portland Press Herald

Biden will try to rally exhausted Americans against omicron threat

by Dan Diamond and Tyler Pager The Washington Post December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

The president is expected to announce a plan to set up testing sites across the country and detail steps to bolster the capacity of hospitals.

by PHILIP MARCELO and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

The variant now accounts for 73% of the nation’s new infections, and as many as 90% in some areas.

by JIM GOMEZ Associated Press December 20, 2021

The number may increase because several towns and villages remain out of reach.

by LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press December 20, 2021

The new guidelines come nearly a year after some current and former service members participated in the riot at the U.S. Capitol.

by FARNOUSH AMIRI and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press December 20, 2021

Perry allegedly pushed the Justice Department to overturn the election and met with the president before the attack.

The Red Storm have only 13 players this season, but they stand atop the South region with a 4-1 record.

by Ellie Silverman The Washington Post December 20, 2021

Nearly 3 in 4 Republicans surveyed last month and about one-third of Americans overall say Joe Biden won due to voter fraud.

by LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

But the next steps remain highly uncertain for the president and his party.

by Amy B Wang The Washington Post December 20, 2021

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, expressed trepidation about being in session Jan. 6, citing security concerns.

The Trauma Advisory Committee will vote on the panel’s recommendations at a meeting next week.