Biden Tells Governors ‘We’re Going to Have Your Back,’ as Omicron Cases Rise.

President Joe Biden assured US governors that his administration will do whatever possible to help them combat the fast spread of the omicron. On Monday, Biden told a bipartisan gathering of governors, “My message to the governors is simple: if you need something, say something, and we’re going to have your back in any way we can.” This was the first time Biden had joined a weekly virtual meeting between state leaders and members of his COVID-19 response team. The National Governor Association’s chair, Governor William Asa Hutchinson (R-Arkansas), praised Biden’s team for its cooperation. “Thank you for your comments designed to depoliticize our COVID response. I think that was helpful. As we face Omicron the governors and your administration must be working together more closely than ever,” Said Gov. Hutchinson. “I particularly appreciate your comments about increasing the supply chain…

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