Congress · 116th Congress
Testing and troubleshooting are key to ‘Virtual Congress’ task force effort
The bipartisan Virtual Congress task force has given the go-ahead to videoconferencing for roundtables in the House, a small step forward.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Your dating, travel or dining app now might have a lobbyist
Makers of apps are forming their own lobbying coalition after early rounds of coronavirus relief excluded many companies backed by venture capital.
Policy · 116th Congress
US, China absent from international vaccine effort
US, China absent from international vaccine effort - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Amazon workers tally virus cases, voice alarms about risks
Employees at Amazon say they are pressured to claim they are following social distancing guidelines when that's not always true.
Policy · 116th Congress
Painkillers, sedatives in short supply during COVID-19 pandemic
A shortage of painkillers and sedatives for COVID-19 patients is causing concerned hospital groups to seek changes to increase the supply of these drugs.
Opinion · 116th Congress
COVID-19 is not a ‘big city’ problem. It’s an ‘every city’ problem
Opinion — Every city, of every size, is hurting due to the pandemic. And every city resident is looking to Congress to take the appropriate action for all.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
A formidable coronavirus meets its match: New Jersey gas stations, liquor control boards, Capitol hobnobbing - Roll Call
Think the coronvirus is tough? Wait until it bumps up against New Jersey gas stations, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, and congressional tradition.
Policy · 116th Congress
Boeing to lay off thousands; forgoing federal aid for now
The company will cut its workforce by 10 percent and reduce its 787 Dreamliner production in an effort to stem its bleeding amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi names seven Democrats to new coronavirus subcommittee
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced her picks for a new select panel that will conduct oversight over federal relief efforts for the pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Bipartisan group of lawmakers seeks COVID-19 mental health funds
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling for an emergency infusion of mental health and addiction funding to be added to the next coronavirus package.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
‘Reopen’ protests claimed the spotlight. May Day activists want it back
People rode around the District in caravans of bikes or cars, shoving banners out half-closed windows with their message: “Essential not expendable.”
Policy · 116th Congress
Democrats, tort lawyers pan McConnell’s liability immunity idea
Sen. Mitch McConnell's proposal to overhaul tort law amid the COVID-19 serves a long-time GOP goal - and was panned by Democrats.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus-hammered state budgets worse off than feared: report
The COVID-19 pandemic could cost state governments $650 billion over the next three years, according to a new report released as federal aid talks heat up.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
“Out of the blue … all hell broke loose”: Mario Diaz-Balart on his COVID-19 recovery - Roll Call
Mario Diaz-Balart was the first member of Congress to disclose he had COVID-19, and he talks to Political Theater about his fight and recovery.
Congress · 116th Congress
Members, staff in the dark about prevalence of Capitol Hill coronavirus cases
Members and staff had to read it in the news that construction workers in their building had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Ratings change: Michigan seat less vulnerable for GOP with Amash exit
There was no love lost between House Republicans and Rep. Justin Amash, but his pursuit of the presidential nomination may be giving them a parting gift.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats’ virus rescue plan would help McClatchy, other papers
House Democrats want the next COVID-19 aid package to broaden the scope of pension relief for “community newspapers” across the country.
Congress · 116th Congress
CQ on Congress’ full interview with Sen. Chris Coons
In this CQ on Congress episode, Shawn Zeller speaks with Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about why he believes senators should not reconvene in Washington next week amid the pandemic and the precarious nature of the food supply chain and hunger.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: Sen. Chris Coons - Roll Call
In this episode, Shawn Zeller speaks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about why he believes senators should not reconvene in Washington.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats aim to rein in White House on use of appropriated funds
Democrats aim to rein in White House on use of appropriated funds - Budget