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Democrats Plan for Swift Confirmation Process for Biden's Supreme Court Nominee
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23:42 - 26:16 (02:34)

Senate Democrats are looking to replicate the same rapid timetable used to confirm Justice Amy Coney Barrett in 2020 for whomever Biden chooses to replace Justice Breyer, aiming to complete the process within five weeks, according to reports from The Times. Meanwhile, officials at the Federal Reserve have announced a likely interest rate hike in March, and both Moderna and Pfizer have said they are developing a new booster shot to help tackle the Omicron variant.

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Senate Democrats reportedly plan to carry out the confirmation process for whomever Biden nominates to replace Justice Breyer within about five weeks, following a similar rapid timetable used by President Trump in 2020.
23:42 - 26:16 (02:34)
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Justice Breyer, Federal Reserve, Moderna, Pfizer
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Senate Democrats reportedly plan to carry out the confirmation process for whomever Biden nominates to replace Justice Breyer within about five weeks, following a similar rapid timetable used by President Trump in 2020. In other news, the Federal Reserve plans to raise interest rates in March to increase the rate of interest and both Moderna and Pfizer are developing booster shots to fend off the Omicron variant.

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Democrats Plan for Swift Confirmation Process for Biden's Supreme Court Nominee
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