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VIEW IN BROWSER | SUBSCRIBE FRI, JUL 30, 2021 CNBC POLITICS EDITOR'S NOTE Hello,   This is CNBC.com politics reporter Jacob Pramuk, in for politics editor Mike Calia.    A bipartisan infrastructure plan is finally winding its way through Congress after it stalled out for weeks. President Joe Biden is rolling out policies to encourage Covid-19 vaccinations as the delta variant leads to spiking cases around the country.    Here's what we're watching:  The Senate will hold a procedural vote Friday to move ahead with its bipartisan infrastructure plan. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer aims to pass it as soon as next week. The bill is the first of two massive pieces of economic legislation Democrats hope to pass this year. Democratic leaders' strategy to get both measures through Congress comes with a range of possible pitfalls, both from within and outside their party.  The federal government has a staggering undertaking at its hands to get more Americans vaccinated as the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus ravages the country. Biden on Thursday rolled out a range of plans to get more shots in arms, from requirements for federal workers to cash payments for vaccinated people. "This is an American tragedy," Biden said. "People are dying, and will die, who don't have to die."   Thanks for reading CNBC Politics.   Thoughts? Tips? Email us at CNBCPolitics@nbcuni.com.   Have friends or colleagues who might like this newsletter? They can sign up here.    Subscribe to CNBC's daily podcast "The News with Shepard Smith," which provides deep, non-partisan coverage and perspective on the day's most important stories. Mike Calia @Michael_Calia KEY STORIES  Senate set to advance bipartisan infrastructure bill on Friday in procedural vote The procedural vote on the infrastructure bill will continue Democrats' push to pass a sweeping economic agenda. Biden requiring federal workers to prove Covid vaccine status or submit to strict safety rules Biden at the White House also called on state and local governments to give out $100 prizes to those who get vaccinated for Covid. Biden calls on states to offer $100 cash payments for Covid vaccinations as delta spreads The latest vaccine push comes as coronavirus cases in the U.S. begin to spike once again, with the highly contagious delta variant fueling infection rates. IRS expands employer tax credit for Covid vaccine paid time off to include workers' families The IRS will expand tax credits for employers who give workers paid time off for Covid vaccines to include those workers' families. CDC warns lawmakers that delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may make people sicker than original Covid Delta, already the dominant form of the disease in the U.S., is more transmissible than the 1918 Spanish flu and Ebola, according to a document. The case against Tom Barrack could draw classified material into court The national security-related charges against Tom Barrack have all the hallmarks of a case where classified material could become relevant. White House calls on Congress to extend expiring eviction ban President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to extend the national eviction ban, which is set to expire in two days. Congress passes $2.1 billion bipartisan bill for Capitol security and Afghan visas Congress approved a $2.1 billion spending bill that would address security concerns at the U.S. Capitol. First group of Afghan nationals who assisted U.S. troops arrive from Kabul Officials said that more flights are scheduled but declined to provide more details, citing security issues. Vice President Kamala Harris unveils strategy to address illegal immigration at the border Vice President Kamala Harris released a sweeping strategy on Thursday to address the root causes of migration amid the recent surge in illegal U.S.-Mexico border crossings.     Unsubscribe Manage Newsletters Terms of Service Join the CNBC Panel Digital Products Feedback Privacy Policy   © 2021 CNBC LLC. All rights reserved. A property of NBCUniversal. 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes and Market Data and Analysis. Data also provided by THOMSON REUTERS