President Biden orders 20 million Pfizer anti-viral pills, as nation hits record 100,000 daily COVID-19 infections; Senate leader pledges to change filibuster rules to pass voting rights; California lawmakers sponsor bill to hold gun makers liable

Published: Jan. 4, 2022, 6 p.m.

Comprehensive coverage of the day\u2019s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.\n\nPresident Joe Biden orders 20 million Pfizer anti-viral pills, as nation hits record 100,000 daily COVID-19 infections.\nSan Francisco officials say city is prepared for COVID-19 surge, as hundreds of city workers under quarantine.\nSenate leader pledges to change filibuster rules to pass voting rights bills, despite Republican opposition.\nCalifornia lawmakers say they will introduce legislation to hold gun makers liable for crimes committed with firearms.\nNew York lawmakers consider 10-day waiting period, after purchasing a gun to obtain it.\n\nThe post President Biden orders 20 million Pfizer anti-viral pills, as nation hits record 100,000 daily COVID-19 infections; Senate leader pledges to change filibuster rules to pass voting rights; California lawmakers sponsor bill to hold gun makers liable appeared first on KPFA.