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Congress weighs protecting employers vs. workers in new pandemic legislation

Democrats want to enact an emergency standard meant to bolster access to protective gear for health care and other workers and to bar employers from retaliating against them for airing safety concerns. Republicans seek immunity for employers from lawsuits related to the pandemic.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during a July 2 news conference on Capitol Hill. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during a July 2 news conference on Capitol Hill. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)Read moreManuel Balce Ceneta / AP