Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Biden Will Seek to Increase Federal Support to Speed Up Vaccine Rollout VOA News U.S. President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a plan Friday to speed up the U.S. COVID-19 vaccine rollout, including increased federal funding, creation of thousands of vaccination centers and use of the Defense Production Act to expand the production of vaccination supplies. The wide-ranging plan is part of Biden's effort to achieve his goal for 100 million Americans to be vaccinated within 100 days. "You have my word: We will manage the hell out of this operation," he told reporters near his home in Wilmington, Delaware. .