The Columbus Dispatch

Americans largely back Biden’s virus response, poll reveals TENSE STANDOFF

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WASHINGTON – Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidenti­al honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performanc­e and even better backing of his handling of the coronaviru­s pandemic, according to a new poll from The Associated PRESS-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Overall, 70% of Americans back the Democrat’s handling of the virus response, including 44% of Republican­s. The poll of 1,434 adults was conducted Feb. 23-March 1.

Biden faces more skepticism on the economy, which has been battered by the pandemic. Fifty-five percent of Americans approve of Biden’s approach to the economy thus far, and 63% said the U.S. economy is in poor shape, the AP-NORC survey shows. Just 17% of Republican­s support Biden’s fiscal stewardshi­p.

1932 - 2021

Barbara A. Kelley, age 88, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 under the loving care of Heartland Hospice. To whom they are so very grateful for their loving care and support. Born in Zanesville, Ohio on March 17, 1932 to the late Charles and Edith (Head) Suttles. She is also preceded in death by her brother Russell “Pete” (Judy) Suttles, sister Shirley (Ronnie) Gross, sistersin-law Geraldine “Gerry” (Marshall) Hill, Rosella Kelley, Catherine “Cat” (Bill) Blackburn, brothers-in-law Walter Kelley and Richard (Evelyn) Kelley. Survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Edward Kelley; her furry companion, Hobo; her children, Mike (Jacqueline) Kelley, Karen (Robert) Duis, Nancy (Mark) Wallace; her grandchild­ren, Paul (Carissa) Kelley, Melinda (Tony)

Jaconette, Kevin (Ashley) Kelley, Katherine (Ethan) Gibson, Nick (Stacey) Rymer, Sarah Rymer (Aaron Bonar), Jennifer Wallace (Dave Trent), John (Heather) Duis, Nikki Hogarth; her great grandchild­ren, Elijah, Tegan Kelley, Isabella, Caden Delgado, Addison Jaconette, Landon, Grady, Annie Kelley, Kaydence, Kellan Gibson, Makayla, Jaxon, Alexis, Isaac Rymer; Landon Payne, Maxwell Bonar, Olive, Shepard Hogarth; her brother, Charles “Buddy” (Betty) Suttles; brother-in-law, Frank (Barbara) Kelley; many cousins, nieces and nephews. A graduate of Central High School, Class of 1950 (January). She retired from Sears Department Store after 41 years of dedicated service, having started in 1963. She was a longtime member of St.

Anthony Church. Her family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Monday, March 8, 2021 at SCHOEDINGE­R NORTH, 5554 Karl Road, Columbus. Mass of Christian Burial 10am on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at St. Anthony Church, 1300 Urban Dr., Columbus, OH 43229. Father Thomas Petry, Celebrant. Entombment to follow at Kingwood Memorial Park. Guests are respectful­ly asked to wear masks and attendance will be monitored to ensure safety for everyone attending. Contributi­ons may be made to the Alzheimer’s Associatio­n Central Ohio Chapter, 1379 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 in her memory. Please visit www.schoedinge­r.com to send messages of support to her family.

 ?? ABBAS MOMANI/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES ?? An Israeli soldier points his gun at a Palestinia­n protester during a demonstrat­ion Friday against Jewish settlement­s in the village of Beit Dajan in the occupied northern West Bank.
ABBAS MOMANI/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES An Israeli soldier points his gun at a Palestinia­n protester during a demonstrat­ion Friday against Jewish settlement­s in the village of Beit Dajan in the occupied northern West Bank.

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