Policy · 116th Congress
Concerns grow about coronavirus spreading in prisons
Criminal justice and civil rights groups want the government to take action to protect the COVID-19 virus from spreading to the nation’s jails and prisons.
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Criminal justice and civil rights groups want the government to take action to protect the COVID-19 virus from spreading to the nation’s jails and prisons.
The package is designed to help those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing paid sick leave, free diagnostic testing and expanded food aid.
Some worry that false or even dangerous information about what can protect individuals during the global pandemic is being disseminated at an alarming rate.
CQ Roll Call brings you the latest roundup of coronavirus policy news to start your Wednesday, including the next stimulus package being discussed.
Technically, defense contractors could shift production toward badly needed medical equipment, but experts say that's easier said than done.
The move to halt efforts due to coronavirus increases emphasis on households to respond online, over the phone or by mail in the current census phase.
Sen. McConnell, said he would support a coronavirus response bill championed by Democrats and passed by the House despite “imperfections” in the bill.
Citing coronavirus, the election set for March 31 is moved to July 14, so Republicans must wait longer for a challenger to Democratic Sen. Doug Jones.
There's nothing like a global pandemic and a complete financial market meltdown to spur the notoriously slow-moving Senate to lightning-quick action.
Outside groups got involved early and spent big to oust Lipinski, one of the last remaining Democrats opposed to abortion rights still in Congress.
Farm group warns of 'bare shelves' without expedited work visas - Coronavirus
The president called himself a wartime president, and the Senate passed a stimulus bill and now turns to a $1 trillion economic stimulus plan.
The CDC says that option should be used “as a last resort” when the hospital nearly depletes its supply and experiences a crush of COVID-19 patients.
The Trump administration is closing immigration offices, canceling in-person check-ins with undocumented immigrants, and scaling back court hearings.
The Defense Production Act of 1950 gives the president broad powers to require manufacturers to boost production of critical supplies and equipment.
The White House has halted administration participation Congressional hearings related to the nation’s coronavirus response until the end of March.
Compared with 2016, US election system is more vulnerable to remote attack, said Harri Hursti, a Finnish computer programmer and ethical hacker.
Katie Porter was working from home Tuesday — and trying to figure out how to occupy her kids as the coronavirus pandemic redefines the word “parenting.”
Monthly payments to most individuals are among the ideas listed in the House Financial Services chairwoman's informal proposal
Hospitals ask for money as officials urge delays in elective procedures - Coronavirus