Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: Unpacking the latest relief package - Roll Call
Tonight, we examine the more than $480 billion relief package just passed by the Senate, intended to refill the coffers of small businesses.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Trump vows to bolster oil industry, but it isn’t asking for help
The American Petroleum Institute has opposed a government intervention in oil markets, saying private lenders should provide liquidity for the industry.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Directing Florida county’s coronavirus response puts spotlight on House candidate
Miami Dade Mayor County Carlos Gimenez, a Republican, is one of the few House candidates who also must decide when businesses and public places can reopen.
Congress · 116th Congress
House to vote on remote proxy voting as soon as Thursday
The House is expected to vote as soon as Thursday on a change to voting rules to allow for proxy voting in the chamber during the coronavirus pandemic.
Congress · 116th Congress
Aid bill to fund virus testing as debate over closures rolls on
Lawmakers and experts say increased coronavirus testing capacity is needed to lift social distancing restrictions and begin a return to normal life.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus aid package passes Senate
The Senate passed a $483.4 billion aid package that would replenish a small-business loan program and provide funding for hospitals and COVID-19 tests.
Policy · 116th Congress
FDA authorizes first at-home COVID-19 test
Testing limitations have been a major problem in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
AFL-CIO’s Trumka rejects reopening without safety measures
Labor leader Richard Trumka says workers must have the right to refuse to work if they fear catching the COVID-19 disease.
Policy · 116th Congress
Paycheck relief loans give fintech a chance to showcase strengths
Financial technology firms want to showcase their ability to get government aid to businesses quickly during the pandemic.
Congress · 116th Congress
Partisanship crowds into House’s proxy and remote voting debate
House Democrats are moving ahead with an effort to allow remote proxy voting, despite a lack of clarity on details and opposition from Republicans.
Congress · 116th Congress
Rep. Meeks on how small-business funds are missing minority communities
We spoke to New York Democratic Rep. Gregory W. Meeks of South Queens — the epicenter of the U.S. outbreak.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus aid deal to pass Senate Tuesday, Schumer says
Democrats and the White House reached a deal in principle during late-night negotations, according to Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
The fight for the Senate: A pinkie on the scale for Democrats?
Control of the Senate is at stake in the 2020 election, and it's a toss-up in either party’s direction, with the slightest advantage trending Democratic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Oil prices fall below zero and Trump sees a buying opportunity
Economy's pandemic-driven swoon continues to hammer markets. Oil-state lawmakers press for federal action.
Congress · 116th Congress
Organizations push for remote floor and committee debate, not just voting
A dozen organizations are urging Congress to enable remote deliberations for House floor and committee action to make remote governing more feasible.
Policy · 116th Congress
US border restrictions extended for another month
Travel and asylum restrictions remain in place at the northern and southern U.S. borders amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the administration said Monday.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Photos: ‘Reopen Maryland’ protest fills streets against coronavirus restrictions
Potesters calling for Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to lift coronavirus-related restrictions circle downtown Annapolis on Saturday.
Congress · 116th Congress
Problem Solvers propose bipartisan benchmarks for economic recovery
The Problem Solvers Caucus has a bipartisan checklist of benchmarks for loosening restrictions and policies to help with the recovery from the coronavirus.
Policy · 116th Congress
EPA and Interior ease rules amid pandemic as repeal window nears
Top political officials at EPA and Interior have been currently active in pursuing slates of policies with repercussions that will likely stretch for years.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pandemic threatens to delay Pentagon weapons production
New military ships, planes and other programs could be delayed by three months, thanks to the global coronavirus outbreak.