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 | TUE, JUL 13, 2021 | | | Hello, The Senate went back to work this week, with eyes on getting an infrastructure deal done and a budget resolution set up for a massive additional spending package. American businesses are being warned to cut their ties to a Chinese province over human rights concerns. And the White House's vaccination push is getting a big boost from a pop superstar. Here's what's happening: - Biden's bid for history: President Biden wants to secure a big infrastructure package that will fix the nation's roads and bridges. And he wants Republicans to help. The president also wants a separate package that will invest trillions in so-called "soft" or "human" infrastructure, such as child care, elder care and green policies. And he is prepared to push this one through only with Democratic votes. The good news for Biden? There appears to be a lot of will on Capitol Hill to get something done. The bad news? He doesn't have much time to do it. And it could all fall apart with ease. CNBC's Christina Wilkie and Jacob Pramuk set the stage for a crucial summer in Washington.
- Out of Xinjiang: The Biden administration is telling American businesses not to do business in China's Xinjiang provice, warning of legal consequences. The State Department cited human rights violations and "horrific abuses" against Uyghur Muslims in the region. "These abuses include widespread, state-sponsored forced labor and intrusive surveillance, forced population control measures and separation of children from families, mass detention, and other human rights abuses amidst ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity," a spokesman said.
- Good 4 her: Pop star Olivia Rodrigo, America's latest music sensation, wants you to get vaccinated. She will take her message to the White House this week as part of the administration's campaign to coax younger people to get their Covid shots. The U.S. missed Biden's goal of having 70% of eligible Americans vaccinated by July 4, due in part to younger people skipping their vaccines. So now Biden, who will meet with Rodrigo, is hoping the superstar can persuade her millions of fans to do their part in stifling the Covid delta variant as it spreads mainly in areas where vaccine rates are low.
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