Upshot: The Agencies Most Unhappy Under Trump

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View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 1, 2021   The Government Agencies That Became Smaller, and Unhappier, Under Trump The total federal civilian work force is slightly larger than four years ago, as a few agencies grew even as others shrank. In some places, morale also took a hit. By Emily Badger, Quoctrung Bui and Alicia Parlapiano Thomas White/Reuters Biden Wants the Biggest Stimulus in Modern History. Is It Too Big? Supporters of a 'hot' economy see a chance to correct the mistakes of the last recession. Others see danger. By Neil Irwin Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Biden's Obamacare Do-Over: Another Chance to Sign Up, This One More Publicized Evidence from states that also reopened enrollment suggests it could pull more young, healthy Americans into insurance coverage. By Sarah Kliff and Margot Sanger-Katz Feedback For suggestions on how we can improve this newsletter, write to theupshotnewsletter@nytimes.com. If you have a compelling data set you'd like us to pursue, send it to dear.upshot@nytimes.com. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT   Tracking Coronavirus Vaccinations Around the World More than 96,900,000 vaccine doses have been administered worldwide, equal to 1.3 doses for every 100 people. By Josh Holder Daniel Dreifuss for The New York Times Which Covid Vaccine Should You Get? Experts Cite the Effect Against Severe Disease Infectious disease doctors say getting a shot of the J&J vaccine, which has a lower efficacy against the virus than other vaccines, would still be well worthwhile. By Denise Grady Anna Moneymaker for The New York Times On Politics Biden's Approval Rating Is Trump's in Reverse Support from a slim majority might be all President Biden can expect — and maybe it's all he needs. By Giovanni Russonello IN CASE YOU MISSED IT   In Los Angeles, the Virus Is Pummeling Those Who Can Least Afford to Fall Ill Los Angeles County is one of the worst Covid-19 hotspots in the country. See how hard Angelenos have been hit, neighborhood by neighborhood. By Jill Cowan and Matthew Bloch   Monitoring the Coronavirus Outbreak in Metro Areas Across the U.S. In many places across the U.S., cases and deaths appear to have peaked or are starting to flatten. But there is a lot of regional variation. By The New York Times Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Upshot from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018