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Articles by Tom Howell Jr.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

White House: No crack pipes in drug harm-reduction kits

The Biden administration said Wednesday the federal government will not fund crack pipes or reimburse grantees who put them in safe smoking kits after a dustup over reports saying a program designed to reduce harm from drug use would include the devices.

February 9, 2022
A sign reminds customers that masks are required in their store in New York, Dec. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

CDC sticking with indoor mask rules even as states move on

President Biden's coronavirus team said Wednesday it is sticking with its guidance on indoor masking as it combats the back end of the omicron surge, even as the Democratic administration finds itself lagging behind blue-state governors who are rapidly lifting divisive COVID-19 rules.

February 9, 2022
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers her first State of the State address in the Assembly Chamber at the state Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, Pool) ** FILE **

N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul set to drop indoor mask mandate: Report

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected Wednesday to drop a mandate that forced businesses to either seek proof of full vaccination or demand mask-wearing indoors, making her the latest Democratic leader to relent on divisive COVID-19 rules as the omicron surge eases.

February 9, 2022