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FILE—In this file photo from Dec. 19, 2019, Dayton mayor Nan Whaley gives an interview in her office in Dayton, Ohio. Whaley says she won't seek a third term, raising expectations the Democrat will seek higher office just days after she criticized Republican Gov. Mike DeWine. (AP Photo/Daniel Sewell, File)
From city halls, the plea for COVID-19 aid is bipartisan

By Bill Barrow Feb. 17, 2021 02:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2021, photo, President Joe Biden during his meeting with Democratic lawmakers to discuss a coronavirus relief package, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Even as President Joe Biden gathers with senators and works the phones to push for a giant COVID relief package, his team is increasingly focused on selling the plan directly to voters. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Biden team pitches US on big virus aid as Senate starts work

By Josh Boak And Lisa Mascaro Feb. 04, 2021 12:06 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2016, file photo, lasers and pyrotechnics light up the arena before the seventh go-round of the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Officials announced Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, the National Finals Rodeo won't be held in Las Vegas this year due to coronavirus restrictions and will instead move to Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Big rodeo event moves from Vegas to Texas due to coronavirus

By Ken Ritter Sep. 09, 2020 02:38 PM EDT

FILE- In this April 25, 2020 file photo, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks during his daily press briefing at the the War Memorial in Trenton, N.J. Murphy signed legislation on Thursday, July 16, 2020, authorizing nearly $10 billion in debt to plug budget holes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, but Republicans sued him, arguing the bill runs afoul of the state constitution. (Chris Pedota/The Record via AP, File)
No federal relief leaves states, cities facing big deficits

By Geoff Mulvihill Aug. 10, 2020 04:10 PM EDT