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Joe Biden's economic plans

US president-elect Biden sets covid-19 stimulus package as early priority for presidency

US president-elect Biden sets covid-19 stimulus package as early priority for presidency. As Janet Yellan begins her confirmation hearing as treasury secretary we look ahead at the incoming administration's economic plans - and we look back at President Donald Trumps four years in office, as he prepares to move out of the White House. Also in the programme amid concerns that people living in poorer countries may have to wait months or years to access a coronavirus vaccine, we find out more from Mesfin Teklu Tessema, head of the health unit at the International Rescue Committee. Plus, Netflix reveal blockbuster results; is it one firm that's been able to capitalise from the pandemic?

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Wed 20 Jan 2021 01:06GMT

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  • Wed 20 Jan 2021 01:06GMT

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