Feb 16, 2021

Nearly half of the U.S. population is under winter weather alert

Pedestrians walk on along a snow-covered street on February 15, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Montinique Monroe/Getty Images

And millions are without power in Texas this morning, amid a winter storm that’s affecting a huge swath of the country. Plus, why U.S. semiconductor producers are asking for help from President Joe Biden. And, a rare special enrollment period for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans.

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4 million across Texas without power Tuesday morning because of winter storm

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Why U.S. chipmakers want government help

by Justin Ho

Feb 16, 2021

The U.S. Semiconductor Industry Association has asked President Biden for robust funding for manufacturing and research.

Roughly only 12% of semiconductor chips are made in the U.S., says C.J. Muse, research analyst with investment banking advisory firm Evercore ISI.

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Federal health care portal reopens for 3-month special enrollment period

by Samantha Fields

Feb 16, 2021

The Biden administration plans to spread the word that people can sign up and may be eligible for free or subsidized coverage.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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