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    Michael Hiltzik: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's order on vaccine mandates is beyond unhinged

    Say what you wish about the COVID-19 vaccines — and their safety and efficacy against the disease are established facts — their ability to turn Republican politicians batty is indisputable. Case in point: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. On Monday, Abbott issued an executive order barring "any entity in Texas" from imposing a COVID-19 vaccination mandate on any individual, including its employees or ...
    by Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times Oct 14, 2021 4 minutes

    Say what you wish about the COVID-19 vaccines — and their safety and efficacy against the disease are established facts — their ability to turn Republican politicians batty is indisputable.

    Case in point: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

    On Monday, Abbott issued an executive order barring "any entity in Texas" from imposing a COVID-19 vaccination mandate on any individual, including its employees or customers. The order applies to private companies and public agencies alike.

    Abbott's order is manifestly political, a sop to the far-right-wing Republican base in his state. But its impact can't be minimized. The order puts many employers, including nursing homes and other health care facilities, in a huge bind. That's because many are subject to

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