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Jan 19, 2021

Trump, Biden go back and forth on U.S. travel restrictions

The incoming Biden team plans to quash a last-minute proclamation from President Trump to lift travel restrictions from the Europe, the U.K. and Brazil. Plus, scaled-back inauguration festivities. And, the confirmation hearing for Biden’s nominee to be secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen.

Incoming White House press secretary Jen Psaki tweeted that the Biden administration plans to "strengthen public health measures around international travel." — Incoming White House press secretary Jen Psaki tweeted that the Biden administration plans to "strengthen public health measures around international travel."
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Biden plans to block Trump decision to lift COVID travel restrictions
by David Brancaccio and Nova Safo
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These are restrictions that ban most travelers from Europe, the U.K., Brazil and Ireland.
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What will Biden inauguration donations go to?
by Andy Uhler
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Inaugurations offer companies a chance to wish the new administration well with a donation.
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What Janet Yellen would bring — and face — as treasury secretary
by Sabri Ben-Achour
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In her Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday, Yellen is calling on Congress to do more to fight a deep pandemic-induced recession.
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Trump, Biden go back and forth on U.S. travel restrictions