Supreme Court blocks Biden administration's vaccine mandate for large businesses

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1. The 6-3 decision was a major victory for Republican-led states and businesses that had challenged the mandate.

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The Biden administration had argued that the mandate was necessary to protect workers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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However, the Supreme Court's majority opinion said that OSHA does not have the authority to issue vaccine mandates for businesses with more than 100 employees.

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1. The decision is a setback for the Biden administration's efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

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However, the administration said that it is still committed to protecting workers from the virus.

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1. The administration is considering other options for requiring businesses to require their employees to be vaccinated.

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The decision is likely to have a significant impact on businesses and workers across the country.

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It is unclear how many businesses will now require their employees to be vaccinated.

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It is also unclear how many employees will now choose to get vaccinated. The decision is likely to be the subject of further legal challenges.

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