Policy · 116th Congress
Amazon workers tally virus cases, voice alarms about risks
Amazon spokesman Jay Carney said in a CNN interview earlier this month he didn’t know how many cases of COVID-19 among Amazon employees have been reported.
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Policy · 116th Congress
AI researchers seeking COVID-19 answers face hurdles
the researchers from all of the groups involved in the effort wrote.
Policy · 116th Congress
Chance for Congress to fix public health gaps could close fast
Some lawmakers are seeking to overhaul programs that hindered the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the window for Congress to revamp the country’s approach to preparing for global health
Policy · 116th Congress
States take new steps to track contacts of people with COVID-19
The price tag seems small in the context of the multitrillion-dollar spending bills Congress has enacted since the pandemic began, but a fear exists that tracing efforts could take a back seat to
Policy · 116th Congress
Oil markets’ crash raises tough questions for the industry’s future
A push in March from a price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia, followed by the near shutdown of the economy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, forced oil prices into the red Monday night.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump issues narrow order suspending immigration amid pandemic
Foreign office closures and interview suspensions due to the pandemic have already slowed down processing.
Policy · 116th Congress
Paycheck relief loans give fintech a chance to showcase strengths
“We can move loans out into the capillaries of the small-business economy,” Brian Peters, executive director of Financial Innovation Now, told CQ Roll Call in an interview.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump’s pick for Pentagon watchdog prompts questions
Heddell said in an interview that “only an IG with impeccable character and steadfast resolve to do right could be counted on to operate independent of this president.”
Policy · 116th Congress
EPA and Interior ease rules amid pandemic as repeal window nears
In the weeks since the coronavirus pandemic engulfed the White House, Congress and the presidential campaign, federal agencies have responded in temporary and health-focused ways.
Policy · 116th Congress
Farm lenders want a retooled Paycheck Protection Program
The program is designed to help small businesses meet payroll expenses while workers are idled in the effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Obama small-business chief says Democrats should act now on loan funds
“Congress has to act as soon as possible,” Mills told CQ Roll Call in an interview Thursday, adding that she’s spoken recently with Democratic senators and Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office.
Policy · 116th Congress
Senators scrutinize FTC powers to curb COVID-19 price gouging
The FTC has been largely silent on the matter, and the Justice Department has taken a lead role under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. Sens.
Policy · 116th Congress
EPA won’t tighten rule for emissions tied to respiratory illness
review the standards.
Policy · 116th Congress
Congress works on SBA aid bill amid overwhelming demand
Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said in an NPR interview Wednesday that Democrats don’t agree with the current $251 billion package being backed by the Senate and White House, and cast doubt on whether
Congress · 116th Congress
Massie could foil quick passage of coronavirus relief, again
Hoyer told CQ Roll Call in an interview the House could act as soon as Friday to clear the measure for President Donald Trump’s signature if there’s a bipartisan agreement that would allow it to pass by
Policy · 116th Congress
Federal agencies poised to compete over mask supply
The legislation also directs money for respiratory equipment to the departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense and the U.S. Forest Service.
Policy · 116th Congress
Tech, retailers join Pentagon’s AI unit to help with COVID-19 logistics
, Mulchandani told CQ Roll Call in an interview.
Policy · 116th Congress
Citizenship is a tough mountain to climb, especially under Trump
But on the back end, delays compound the backlog, critics say.
Policy · 116th Congress
Blockchain could transform supply chains, aid in COVID-19 fight
The end result is more money for farmers and possibly lower costs for consumers, Macias said in an interview.