House Democrats to send $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill to President; Kern County Supervisors to fast track 2,700 new oil and gas wells annually for next 15 years; San Francisco Supervisors approves gig worker protections March 9, 2021

Published: March 9, 2021, 6 p.m.

Cymric oil field in Kern County.\nComprehensive coverage of the day\u2019s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.\n\nHouse Democrats say they will send the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill to President Joe Biden.\nRepublicans say they will oppose President Biden\u2019s nominee for 3rd ranking position at Department of Justice.\nMore than 1,800 arrested during pro-democracy protests of Myanmar\u2019s military junta.\nKern County Supervisors pass ordinance to fast track 2,700 new oil and gas wells each year for next 15 years.\nSan Francisco Supervisors unanimously pass gig worker protections-requiring companies to provide PPE.\nCalifornia proposal would provide bonus pay to health care workers during pandemic.\n\nPhoto by Antandrus on Wikipedia.\nThe post House Democrats to send $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill to President; Kern County Supervisors to fast track 2,700 new oil and gas wells annually for next 15 years; San Francisco Supervisors approves gig worker protections \u2013 March 9, 2021 appeared first on KPFA.