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Republican senator Chuck Grassley, 87, of Iowa has tested positive for coronavirus, he announced.
Grassley was unable to vote on Judy Shelton’s controversial nomination to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors (she has advocated for a return to the gold standard) because he was quarantining after being exposed to the virus.
I’ve tested positive for coronavirus. I’ll b following my doctors’ orders/CDC guidelines & continue to quarantine. I’m feeling good + will keep up on my work for the ppl of Iowa from home. I appreciate everyone’s well wishes + prayers &look fwd to resuming my normal schedule soon
Joe Biden spoke with the leaders of Chile, India, Israel, and South Africa.
Spoke to US President-elect @JoeBiden on phone to congratulate him. We reiterated our firm commitment to the Indo-US strategic partnership and discussed our shared priorities and concerns – Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region.
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