Policy · 116th Congress
Telehealth visits surge along with coronavirus cases
The coronavirus pandemic is prompting a surge in telemedicine use, and advocates hope recent emergency expansions will mark a turning point in the movement.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus crisis complicates in-person census outreach
Coronavirus pandemic threatens to undermine efforts to count minorities, young children and others that previous censuses have missed.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate squabbles over coronavirus stimulus reach fever pitch
As senators negotiating a nearly $2 trillion economic stimulus package have blown past several self-imposed deadlines, tensions have reached a fever pitch.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Rhode Island governor postpones primary until June 2
Gov. Gina Raimondo said she would sign an executive order moving Rhode Island's presidential primary to June 2 and take steps to encourage voting by mail.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators fight over last-minute adds to coronavirus aid bill
Negotiators pledged to reach an agreement on what could be a $2 trillion stimulus package, as economic and human toll of coronavirus pandemic mounts.
Video · 116th Congress
Schumer calls procedural votes ‘irrelevant’ as coronavirus aid bill negotiations continue
Sen. Schumer said that the procedural votes Monday afternoon on the coronavirus relief bill were “irrelevant” because negotiations between congressional leaders were ongoing
Congress · 116th Congress
Working at home? Why not respond to the census!
The 2020 census began this month, and the Bureau has suspended its door-to-door operation until at least April due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: Mid-day update, 3/23 - Roll Call
Senators are not just struggling with policy proposals: they are dealing with the disease in their own ranks, and tempers are starting to flare.
Congress · 116th Congress
Five things senators want to attach to the coronavirus stimulus package
Five things senators want to attach to the coronavirus stimulus package - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
States press harder for direct aid in stimulus measures
After spending to respond to the CoVID-19 pandemic, states now face the prospect of sharp revenue declines as the economy slows to a crawl
Congress · 116th Congress
Full Capitol Police force not receiving coronavirus tests
All Capitol Police officers are not being tested for exposure to the coronavirus, despite union requests and rising numbers of lawmakers testing positive.
Congress · 116th Congress
House stimulus draft reflects Democrats’ views on airline aid
Like their Senate colleagues, House Democrats are pushing for tight controls on how government aid can be used by airlines struggling in the pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Senate stimulus bill snags on trade aid, food stamps
Snags over bartering between additional funds for food stamps and more money to protect farmers from tariffs put in place by U.S. trading partners
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
The shelves were bare, but this congressman wanted lasagna noodles
Rep. Ken Buck wanted to make lasagna for his daughter Kaitlin, but had trouble finding noodles in stores cleared by shoppers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Nursing home may face penalty as CMS gives industry flexibility
CMS says Washington nursing home at center of COVID-19 would be classified as being in immediate jeopardy, and penalized for putting residents at risk.
Congress · 116th Congress
Calls for remote voting amid coronavirus pick up support
Bipartisan efforts to adopt remote voting procedures in the Senate are gaining steam, with at least two more Republicans on board.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump eager to reopen the country as virus death toll rises
Trump eager to reopen the country as virus death toll rises -
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: Evening update, 3/23 - Roll Call
The Senate is still trying to get to yes on a nearly $2 trillion stimulus package to help combat the pandemic and the virus' economic wreckage.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate appropriators might switch to virtual hearings
The Senate Appropriations Committee could soon jump on the telework bandwagon by holding virtual hearings, Chairman Richard C. Shelby of Alabama said.
Congress · 116th Congress
House Republicans cancel late April retreat over coronavirus
House Republicans' late April policy retreat has been indefinitely postponed amid ongoing uncertainty about how long the coronavirus pandemic will last.