The filibuster allows senators to block or delay action on a bill through debate that can only be ended by a 60-vote supermajority except in the cases of executive branch and federal judicial appointments, budget resolutions, and trade agreements. Because Democrats hold a slim majority in the Senate with Vice President Harris as the tie-breaking vote, calls to reform the filibuster have grown, with President Biden also endorsing the idea. But the Democrats still lack the votes to make substantial changes more moderate members of the party, such as Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, aren’t yet on board.
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Oregon State, Portland State to require COVID-19 vaccines
May 5, 2021 GMT
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) Oregon State University has announced that it will require COVID-19 vaccinations before the fall term.
The university in Corvallis said Tuesday students and employees who study and work onsite at the university’s locations must be vaccinated.
“As we advance our plans to resume traditional on-site and in-person activities for the 2021-22 academic year, high rates of vaccination among our students, faculty and staff are needed to help improve the safety and well-being of our community,” Interim President Becky Johnson said in a statement.
OSU’s vaccination requirement plans were informed by state and federal guidance related to vaccines, advice from public health experts, and guidance from other organizations, such as the American College Health Association, the statement said.
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Rowan Offers Incentives to Get Vaccinated
May 7, 6:15 a.m. Rowan University has announced a vaccine requirement for students who live or study on campus, and some incentives for getting the vaccine,
“Our message today is simple. We believe the path to normalcy is through widespread vaccination and we want our entire community to commit to reaching the goal of widespread vaccination,” Rowan president Ali A. Houshmand said in a letter. “If we work together, we can reach this goal and offer the Rowan University experience that our students and employees deserve.”