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Texas storm: Biden to declare major disaster to secure federal aid – live
pubsub.dcentralisedmedia.com / TheGuardian-Australia · Friday, 19 February, 2021 - 23:18 · 1 minute
- President says declaration could be signed today
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- About 6m vaccines delayed due to frigid weather across US
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11.16pm GMT
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia has already indicated that he would oppose Neera Tanden ’s to be director of the Office of Management and Budget, in part because of combative statements she has made on Twitter.
New: Manchin is opposing Neera Tanden's nomination for OMB: "I believe her overtly partisan statements will have a toxic and detrimental impact on the important working relationship between members of Congress and the next director of the Office of Management and Budget."
OMB: Biden tells reporters he will not pull @neeratanden nomination, will find the votes for her
WH press secretary Jen Psaki: "Neera Tanden is an accomplished policy expert who would be an excellent Budget Director and we look forward to the committee votes next week and to continuing to work toward her confirmation through engagement with both parties."
10.14pm GMT
Hey all, Vivian Ho on the west coast, taking over the blog for Daniel Strauss .
It appears now that billionaire biotech investor Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong may not be selling the Los Angeles Times .
Los Angeles Times spokeswoman just told me: "Dr. Soon-Shiong and his family continue to invest in and plan for the future of the Los Angeles Times, and do not plan to sell."
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