New study: mix & matching boosters appears safe, effective; Workers striking across U.S. as labor shortage leaves some employees without much leverage; Sources: GOP leaders would rather focus on Biden & economy vs. Trump & 2020 election lies

FDA vaccine panel will consider J&J boosters on Friday; Sources: WH vetting former FDA chief to run agency again; FDA vaccine panels votes to recommend Moderna Covid booster; Vermont Covid cases surge, despite highest vaccination rate in U.S.; PA state lawmaker’s key role in run-up to insurrection; 10,000 John Deere workers go on strike after rejecting deal; Jan. 6 committee pursues criminal contempt referral for Bannon; Workers striking across U.S. as labor shortage leaves some employees without much leverage; Trump becomes central figure in upcoming Virginia election; Trump keeps up the big lie, says Republicans will not vote in 2022 or 2024 if “fraud” is not solved; Murdaugh charged with stealing money from housekeeper’s sons

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