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2 Apr

A new AP-NORC poll finds solid -- although not overwhelming -- support from Americans for some of Democrats’ proposals to overhaul voting in the U.S. apne.ws/1VMXFgc

Overall, 52% of Americans favor no-excuse voting by mail, one component of Democrats’ legislation. But the measure, like many on the poll, split partisans sharply. About three-quarters of Democrats were in favor, while about 6 in 10 Republicans were opposed.

Six in 10 Americans support automatic voter registration, including about three-quarters of Democrats and about half of Republicans.

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12 Mar

Millions of Americans have experienced a devastating toll during the yearlong pandemic, from lost loved ones to lost jobs. A new AP-NORC poll illustrates how communities of color have been hit especially hard by both the virus and the economic fallout. apne.ws/ZemE2sv

The AP-NORC poll shows Black and Hispanic Americans are especially likely to have experienced job or income losses. For example, 38% of Hispanics and 29% of Black Americans say someone in their household was laid off during the pandemic. apne.ws/dbaolgP

Income losses during the last year continue to hurt Hispanic and Black Americans. About 6 in 10 Hispanics and roughly half of Black Americans say their household is still feeling the impact, compared with about 4 in 10 white Americans. apne.ws/jiLCuwk

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11 Mar

The White House says President Joe Biden will direct states to make all adults eligible for coronavirus vaccines by May 1. apne.ws/NoiJLuE

Officials said Biden would announce that he is deploying an additional 4,000 active-duty troops to support vaccination efforts and will allow more people — such as medical students, veterinarians and dentists — to deliver shots. apne.ws/9WW4wik

Biden is also expected to announce plans to expand mobile vaccination sites in communities hard hit by the virus and double both the number of pharmacies participating in the vaccination program and the number of federally run mass vaccination centers. apne.ws/i1Xq8TW

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11 Mar

THREAD: Even as vaccines increasingly promise a return to something close to normal life in many places, the coronavirus pandemic seems sure to leave permanent scars on the global job market.

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The coronavirus recession has been especially cruel, victimizing people at the bottom of the pay scale.

In the 2008-2009 Great Recession, middle- and higher-wage workers bore the brunt of job losses.

“I can’t get anything.”

Gerardo González has applied for jobs at five companies in the month since he lost his job at a bakery in Mexico City. He has burned through his savings trying to support his family.

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11 Mar

AP-NORC poll finds about 1 in 5 Americans say they lost a relative or close friend to the coronavirus, highlighting the division between heartache and hope as the country itches to get back to normal a year into the pandemic. apne.ws/gu1SDDd

Even as many mourn close friends and family members, the public’s worry about the virus has dropped to its lowest point since last fall. About two-thirds of Americans are at least somewhat worried, including about 3 in 10 who are very worried. apne.ws/WSvUM4V

COVID-19’s toll is staggering, especially among communities of color. The poll shows about 30% of African Americans and Hispanics lost someone close, compared with 15% of white Americans. Low-income households also were especially likely to report loss. apne.ws/vnJpJ2l

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