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Jay Struber reports on key news stories: Merrick Garland's nomination for Attorney General advances to a full Senate vote, with his focus on investigating the Capitol riots if confirmed. A new single-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson is being distributed in the US, with 4 million doses expected this week. The vaccine is effective and can be stored in normal refrigeration. The President's $1.9 trillion COVID relief package has moved to the Senate, but the provision to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 is unlikely to pass due to budgetary rules. Lawmakers face a deadline as jobless aid expires soon.

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