Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
CDC signs off on COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5 to 11
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed off Tuesday on giving a COVID-19 vaccine to kids ages 5 to 11, clearing the way for the pediatric vaccination drive to kick off within days. Published November 2, 2021
After a year of election integrity doubts, voters in Va. and N.J. say they trust the system
Democracy was put to the test again on Tuesday as voters in Virginia, New Jersey and several major cities went to the polls, after a year marred by doubts about election security, the riot at the U.S. Capitol and enduring concern among Republicans that the November 2020 election was stolen from former President Trump. Published November 2, 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy, Jack Ciattarelli make closing arguments in N.J.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy told voters Tuesday they must reelect him to preserve a battery of progressive reforms, arguing the state "cannot afford to go back" to old policies as GOP challenger Jack Ciattarelli claimed momentum in the final hours of the race. Published November 2, 2021
Elevated risk of clots in J&J vaccine recipients, says Mayo Clinic study
Recipients of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine were more likely to experience a rare blood clotting issue than persons in the general population before the pandemic, according to a study published Monday by JAMA Internal Medicine. Published November 1, 2021
Labor Dept.: Biden rule on vaccines to be published in ‘coming days’
A Biden administration regulation that requires large companies to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or regular testing for the virus will be put forth in the coming days, the Labor Department said Monday. Published November 1, 2021
Trump tells Virginia voters to ‘get out and vote’ for Youngkin
Former President Donald Trump on Monday told Virginia voters to get out and vote for Republican gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin in a statement that says "perverts" are running ads that try to divide the pair. Published November 1, 2021
Biden uses start of Obamacare sign-ups to prod Congress
President Biden used the start of the Obamacare enrollment period Monday to promote the "Build Back Better" agenda that's languishing on Capitol Hill, saying big federal subsidies that Democrats approved earlier this year herded people into the 2010 program and should be extended to reel in more. Published November 1, 2021
Biden arrives at Glasgow summit with big promises on climate despite legislative losses
President Biden arrived in Scotland for a major summit on Monday promising to deliver the largest-ever U.S. effort to deal with climate change even as his plans remain in limbo back in Washington. Published November 1, 2021
Vice President Harris receives Moderna booster
Vice President Kamala Harris received a third dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday as the booster program expands to millions more Americans. Published October 30, 2021
FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for ages 5-11
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in children ages 5 to 11, a major step in making the shots available to school-aged kids by early November. Published October 29, 2021
GOP’s Ciattarelli votes early in N.J., sees opening as Washington Democrats scuffle
Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli said Friday he is confident he can catch and defeat frontrunner Gov. Phil Murphy, pointing to President Biden's fumbles in Washington and underwater ratings with independent voters. Published October 29, 2021
Iowa bill provides unemployment benefits to workers impacted by vaccine mandates
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds late Thursday said she looks forward to signing legislation that authorizes unemployment benefits for workers ousted from their jobs because of COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Published October 29, 2021
Obama throws lifeline to Biden’s imperiled agenda
President Biden's frantic bid to pass his "Build Back Better" agenda got a boost from his old boss, Barack Obama, who hailed the sweeping package Thursday as a "giant leap forward" that builds on initiatives he championed during his two terms. Published October 28, 2021
Poll: 27% of parents will get kids 5-11 vaccinated ‘right away’
Fewer than a third of parents plan to vaccinate their children for COVID-19 "right away" once the shots become available to 5- to 11-year-olds, according to a poll released Thursday. Published October 28, 2021
HHS: N.J. extends postpartum care to a full year
The Biden administration said Thursday the Medicaid program in New Jersey will cover postpartum needs for new mothers for a full year instead of 60 days -- a major change five days before New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy stands for reelection. Published October 28, 2021
Biden makes last-ditch plea to Dems for social welfare, climate bill before Europe trip
President Biden on Thursday was on Capitol Hill trying to sell his latest framework for a rapidly shrinking social welfare and climate bill to starkly divided Democratic lawmakers. Published October 28, 2021
Trump ally Dan Bongino says radio show off-air amid vaccine fight
Conservative radio host Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and close ally of former President Donald Trump, says his radio program has gone into "best of" mode while he fights a COVID-19 vaccine mandate imposed by the show's parent company. Published October 28, 2021
Biden to sell spending plans to House Dems, deliver speech to Americans
President Biden will plead with House Democrats to pass his economic agenda and make one last sales pitch to the public Thursday before jetting off for an overseas trip. Published October 28, 2021
White House: Federal vaccine rule on big companies will be finalized ‘soon’
The White House said it plans to finalize COVID-19 vaccine regulations for large companies "soon" and said the mandate will not worsen the supply-chain crunch because workers will comply. Published October 27, 2021
N.J. poll: Gov. Phil Murphy enjoys 11-point lead over Jack Ciattarelli in sprint to Election Day
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy retains a sizable but narrowing lead over GOP opponent Jack Ciattarelli, the Monmouth University Polling Institute said Wednesday. Published October 27, 2021
