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WATCH U . S . FLY By Rachel Peterson , Government Operations , The Boeing Company
2021 Federal Policy Update
2020 was a year none of us will soon forget . From a global pandemic to protests about racial inequality to an historic election , 2021 begins with an altered national and global landscape , as well as new opportunities for how we can work together to shape a brighter future .
Rachel B . Peterson Watch U . S . Fly www . watchusfly . com
Government Operations The Boeing Company
As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out across the country , a new administration gets to work in Washington , D . C . and the 117th Congress gavels into session , there are several policy issues that Boeing anticipates could impact the aerospace and defense industries this year . Here is a brief summary .
COVID-19 and the Economy
President Biden has said his first 100 days will be focused on addressing COVID-19 — including improving vaccine distribution , implementing policies to reduce transmission , and providing economic relief to people impacted by the pandemic .
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