November 19, 2021 | by Kristina D'Amico
From the Firm: National and International News Here is a roundup of the big news this week:
Austria to go into full lockdown as Covid surges
Kamala Harris: First woman to get US presidential powers (briefly)
Austria, a few days ago, imposed a lockdown on the unvaccinated individuals in its country — and then announced a full national lockdown beginning on Monday. Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said that the lockdown will last a minimum of 20 days and there will be legal requirements imposed on the population to get vaccinated from the first of February, 2022. Other European countries are also following suit to impose restrictions as their cases rise.
US Vice-President Kamala Harris is now the first woman to — however briefly — be given presidential powers. President Joe Biden underwent a regular health check recently and transferred power to VP Harris for about 85 minutes while he was under anesthesia. This temporary transfer of power is not unprecedented and has been done numerous times in other presidencies. The White House Press Secretary, Jen Psaki, tweeted around 11:35 pm local time that President Biden had resumed his duties "in good spirits".
Clients In the News 52nd Street to get improvements just in time for the holiday season
The Enterprise Center is teaming up with Wells Fargo on their “Hope, USA” initiative to make improvements for small businesses along 52nd Street and enhance the streetscape.
The Biggest Story in the US This Week
Progress expected in 2022, but it might take years before Pa. communities see impact of federal infrastructure bill Billions of dollars in federal funds will be headed to Pennsylvania over the next five years, thanks to the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that was signed into law by President Joe Biden. Despite the good news of funding coming into the state, it will take time before communities will start to see progress in most areas as the state legislature outlines guidelines for spending on roadways, broadband, transportation, revitalization, and environmental investments. According to an analysis by U.S. Rep. Brendon Boyle’s, D-2nd District office, Pennsylvania is slated to receive: $11.3 billion for federal-aid highway programs $1.6 billion for bridge replacement $2.8 billion over five years to improve public transportation $171 million over five years to support the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure $49 million over five years to protect against wildfires $26 million to protect against cyberattacks $1.4 billion over five years to improve water infrastructure
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Better late than never.
Cemetery statue's missing head returned after more than two decades Nov. 19 (UPI) -- The head of an Italian marble statue in a New Brunswick cemetery was left next to the monument more than two decades after it was stolen.
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