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 as part of his plan to address the latest surge in COVID-19 cases. Under the mandate, most health care workers and federal workers and contractors are required to get vaccinated, and employers with 100 or more workers must mandate vaccinations or weekly testing. 

. But vaccine mandates — as well as the backlash to them — 

Host Angela Davis talks about the latest information on COVID-19 vaccinations, and she explores the history of vaccine mandates and pushback. 

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Last week President Joe Biden announced new vaccination mandates as part of his plan to address the latest surge in COVID-19 cases. The mandate received swift backlash from conservative leaders. But vaccine mandates — as well as the backlash to them — have a long history in the U.S.

MPR News with Angela Davis - Last week President Joe Biden announced new vaccination mandates as part of his plan to address the latest surge in COVID-19 cases. The mandate received swift backlash from conservative leaders. But vaccine mandates — as well as the backlash to them — have a long history in the United States. Host Angela Davis talks about the latest information on COVID-19 vaccinations, and she explores the history of vaccine mandates and pushback. 

The history of vaccination mandates — and the pushback against them

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