Biden Commerce Secretary: Delaying Vaccine Mandates Would Be a ‘Mistake’

Biden Commerce Secretary: Delaying Vaccine Mandates Would Be a ‘Mistake’
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks during a Reuters interview at the Department of Commerce in Washington, on Sept. 23, 2021. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
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The Biden administration’s secretary of Commerce signaled that the White House will not delay its vaccine mandate plans until after the Christmas holiday season despite several trade groups’ warnings in recent days.

“No, I think that would be a big mistake. People want to work in a workplace where they feel safe,” Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told CBS News on whether it’s needed to delay the administration’s plans to implement COVID-19 vaccine requirements for millions of federal contractors and employees.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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