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Senate Democrats have approved a budget resolution to advance President Biden's relief package without Republican support. The House is expected to consider the resolution soon, leading to the drafting of a $1.9 trillion relief bill. The US January jobs report shows a modest gain of 49,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate decreasing to 6.3%. However, the service industry continues to struggle due to the pandemic. In Myanmar, protests are ongoing against the military's takeover, with demonstrators demanding the return of power to elected leaders.

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What demands are the protesters in Myanmar making?