Election Day signals bad omen for Democrats - November 3, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention formally endorsed the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5-11, supporting the Food and Drug Administration’s authorization of the vaccine and paving the way for children to get vaccinated as early as this week. A hospital in Texas is preparing for a rush of 30,000 pediatric vaccine appointments made since the FDA’s authorization Friday, underscoring high demand for children to get the shot ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Big Question This Thanksgiving: Are You Vaccinated? - The New York Times Country by country, scientists eye beginning of an end to the COVID-19 pandemic - Reuters Texas voters passed a pair of constitutional amendments on Tuesday aimed at curbing some issues that arose during lockdowns last year. One measure prohibits governments from limiting religious services and another allows residents in nursing homes and long-term facilities to have an “essential caregiver” who cannot be barred from visiting. Local elections also resulted in a win for Republican Glenn Youngkin for governor of Virginia, signaling a threat to Democrats in House and Senate races next year. Takeaways from Tuesday's elections: Bad omens for Democrats - Associated Press In New Jersey, GOP candidate’s small lead keeps Democrats anxious - The Washington Post The Federal Reserve is expected to announce on Wednesday its plans to reduce its bond-buying program, marking the biggest step yet in reversing pandemic-era stimulus. Policymakers must now shift their focus towards how to handle surging inflation that is lasting longer than anticipated. Biden Says He’ll Announce Pick ‘Fairly Quickly’ for Fed Chair - Bloomberg @thehill: .@SenSchumer: "Build Back Better will be fully paid for and will ultimately relieve our nation's inflationary pressures. Don't take my word for it. Many leading economists have made clear that this legislation would improve, not worsen inflation." Digital real estate company Zillow will phase out its home-buying unit, citing the inability