On the recordJanuary 20, 2021
the next President Joe Biden said he will do just that. He says he will use all- available authorities, including Defense Production Act, to fix critical shortfalls, for everything from swabs to syringes.
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President Biden announces his intention to utilize the Defense Production Act to address COVID-19 supply shortages.
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