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Tuesday, February 9

Good morning, Daily Money subscribers, it's Nathan Bomey on this splendid Tuesday. Let's get right to it, shall we?

If you're like me, you're anxious to get a COVID-19 vaccine. But will your employer give you time off or extra pay to get your shots? I explored that issue in a story published this morning.

Bottom line: If you work somewhere like Starbucks, Dollar General or Olive Garden, you'll get a helping hand. If you work at Amazon, Walmart or Target, not so much.

Have you been hearing about a proposal by Democrats to expand the child tax credit to up to $3,600? This could lift a lot of people out of poverty, advocates say. Check out our deep dive into how it would work.

It's been about a month since Twitter banned and Facebook suspended former President Donald Trump from their respective platforms. He hasn't landed on a social media alternative yet. Where will he end up? Our Jessica Guynn explores that question.

Finally, have your New Year's resolutions worn off yet? Maybe today's the day to throw caution to the wind. We've got you covered with a slew of deals for National Pizza Day.

--Nathan Bomey, Money reporter