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On Friday, Joe Biden said he strongly considered Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont to be his labor secretary. However, after Democrats regained control of the senate, both men decided against the move. "I did give serious consideration on nominating my friend Bernie Sanders." Biden said. "I'm confident he could have done a fantastic job." Biden chose Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as his pick for labor Secretary.
On Tuesday, President-elect Joe Biden promised a third round of stimulus checks. Business Insider reports Americans urgently need financial relief as the pandemic continues to hamper the economy. Biden said the actual dollar amount of the next direct payment remains "a negotiating issue." Biden added that Americans senators a round of thanks for pushing for direct payments in the latest COVID relief bill. The next COVID-19 stimulus package will extend federal unemployment assistance, Biden said. "People are desperately hurting."
Nancy Pelosi wants to be continue to be Speaker of the House. But, some left wing activist want a vote on Medicare-for-All. So, the activists are pressuring progressive lawmakers to refuse to vote for Pelosi unless she holds the first floor vote on Medicare-for-All. Business Insider reports that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is publicly rejecting those calls. AOC argues that Democrats don't have the votes to pass Medicare for All in the House.
"On Sunday, I very much look forward to the debate in Arizona with my friend, Joe Biden," says Bernie Sanders. Pressure was mounting on Sanders to end his campaign as Biden inflicted defeats in Mississippi, Missouri, Idaho and Michigan, carving a clear path to becoming the Democratic standard bearer in a potentially bruising matchup with Trump. SOUNDBITE
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and his wife Jane O’Meara Sanders cast their ballots in Burlington, as the Vermont senator seeks to cement his lead over his challengers in their White House race on Super Tuesday. IMAGES
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders thanks New Hampshire "for a great victory", as US networks project he will win the state's primary election. With nearly 90 percent of ballots counted, Sanders -- the flag-bearer for the party's progressive wing -- has 26 percent of votes, with Indiana ex-mayor Pete Buttigieg narrowly trailing on 24.3 percent and fellow Midwesterner Amy Klobuchar on 19.9 percent. IMAGES
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