The House vote on the stimulus bill
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The House vote on the stimulus bill

We wrap up the week by catching you up on the expected House vote on the Covid-19 relief bill, and the next spending bill lawmakers are turning their attention to. Plus, How your Fitbit might be the fastest way to detect covid. And, a new look at the civil rights activism of Billie Holiday. Guests: Axios' Alayna Treene, Ina Fried and Russell Contreras Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Carol Wu, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Exclusive: Bernie ready to roll on roads Fitbit CEO: Wearables can detect COVID and more Endangered jazz history faces greater risk with the pandemic

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The "Don’t Say Gay" bill gains momentum in Florida

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The tenuous balance of power in the Senate

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Omicron’s negative impact on American jobs

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The rise in fertility benefits for employees

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