Policy · 116th Congress
Small businesses can apply for forgivable COVID-19 loans Friday
The administration gives guidance to small businesses on how to borrow to meet payroll and other essential costs during the pandemic.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Could coronavirus bring back infrastructure week?
President Donald Trump on Tuesday joined a growing chorus of lawmakers and lobbyists proposing massive spending on infrastructure.
Congress · 116th Congress
House may cancel recesses, extend legislative weeks for days lost to pandemic
Members of the House are being told to stay flexible, because after the coronavirus pandemic abates, they might have to make up for lost time.
Policy · 116th Congress
Coronavirus could overwhelm legal help for America’s poor
Civil legal aid groups face an unprecedented crunch as the nation’s poor take the brunt of the faltering economy and skyrocketing unemployment numbers.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
How will fintechs survive a new financial crisis? - Roll Call
Fintech Beat sits down with Jonah Crane to discuss how important (or not) is size in surviving the economic slowdown.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus disrupts appropriations schedule
This year’s appropriations process, like much other legislative business, is on hold pending lawmakers return to Washington.
Policy · 116th Congress
Insurers call for federal fund to help coronavirus-impaired businesses
Mutual insurance and property casualty insurance industriy groups are seeking a federal business continuity fund to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Beef costs are up at stores, but futures are down. Senators want to know why
Grassley and other senators are wondering why prices are falling in the cattle markets, but beef prices are rising in the grocery stores.
Policy · 116th Congress
IG finds more ‘significant concerns’ with FBI surveillance of Trump campaign adviser
In December, the DOJ inspector general identified “significant concerns” with how the FBI handled applications to surveil the former Trump campaign adviser.
Congress · 116th Congress
DeWine’s quick response to coronavirus looks prescient now
Ohio Gov, Mike DeWine has had to make some tough, unpopular decisions in confronting coronavirus, but he has earned support from both sides of the aisle.
Policy · 116th Congress
Partial safety ban lifted at Army bio lab, lawmakers say
But the lab is still under a cloud because of concerns in Defense Department and Army leadership circles about alleged financial mismanagement.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Sen. Cory Booker wrote a coronavirus poem
Booker kept it brief with seven non-rhyming couplets. Part Maya Angelou, part Albert Camus, it explores themes of isolation, solidarity and resilience.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/30 - Roll Call
We're taking you behind the scenes of what it was like in the Capitol and at the White House the last two hectic and historic weeks.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pentagon watchdog to oversee coronavirus spending
Glenn Fine will head a team charged with ensuring effective and fair implementation of the $2.3 trillion measure aimed at bankrolling the COVID-19 fight.
Policy · 116th Congress
CBP turns back unaccompanied children, citing COVID-19 fears
Trump administration officials say the policy reflects full implementation of travel restrictions for the northern and southern borders announced March 20.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus renders US Capitol a ghost town through most of April
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer advised members Monday that they should not expect to be called back to Washington until April 20 at the earliest.
Policy · 116th Congress
Witness stirs painful memories for two lawmakers
Two lawmakers, a Republican and Democrat, recall painful experiences from decades ago when a witness describes what it's like to become homeless.
Policy · 116th Congress
Stimulus bond fix may boost local governments more than cash
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Congress · 116th Congress
Rep. Mark Meadows resigns to become White House chief of staff
Rep. Mark Meadows has officially resigned from Congress, clearing the path to legally become President Donald Trump’s chief of staff.
Policy · 116th Congress
Former Fed chairwoman warns ‘prolonged recession’ possible
Janet Yellen, the former chairwoman of the Federal Reserve, warned Monday that the longer the economy is locked down, the worse the recession will be. But she added she was encouraged by the actions of the Fed and the Congress.