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Gage Jackson reports on key stories, including President Biden's push for a $1.9 trillion COVID relief package, challenges in the Senate, a positive update on the US job market, and progress in mass vaccination efforts. The Senate faces a split over the relief package, with Democratic Senator Joe Manchin's vote being crucial. The US job market shows improvement with 380,000 jobs added, and FEMA is launching new vaccination sites. Over 27 million Americans are fully vaccinated, and new CDC guidelines are expected soon.

What is the main goal of President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief package?

• To fund infrastructure projects

• To increase military spending

• To provide immediate relief and support recovery

• To reduce taxes for corporations

Why is Democratic Senator Joe Manchin's vote crucial for the COVID relief package?

• He is the Senate Majority Leader

• He has the deciding vote in a split Senate

• He is the President's advisor

• He is the Speaker of the House

What recent change occurred in the US job market according to the Labor Department?

• A decrease in job opportunities

• A significant increase in job additions

• A rise in unemployment rate

• A freeze in hiring

How many Americans have been fully vaccinated according to the report?

• Over 50 million

• About 8% of the population

• Approximately 20% of the population

• Less than 1 million

What is FEMA's role in the current vaccination efforts?

• Launching new mass vaccination sites

• Distributing vaccines to other countries

• Providing financial aid to vaccine manufacturers

• Developing new vaccines