Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 panel questions Fed effort to help small businesses
The Congressional Oversight Commission is asking whether the Fed is doing enough to help small businesses weather the COVID-19 pandemic
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Policy · 116th Congress
Coronavirus economy drains Social Security, Medicare coffers
The Social Security and Medicare trust funds, already in ill health, are about to become sicker from the coronavirus. The economic recession triggered by the pandemic means a drop in payroll tax revenues that finance the trust funds.
Policy · 116th Congress
Census trying to fix history of undercounting minorities
In 2010, the census missed 2.1 percent of African Americans, 1.5 percent of Hispanics and 4.9 percent of Native Americans on reservations.
Policy · 116th Congress
Immigration attorneys face courtroom challenges amid pandemic
Conducting most procedures by video or phone leads to technical problems that make it difficult for lawyers to effectively consult with clients.
Policy · 116th Congress
Fed’s Powell warns Congress to not let up on COVID-19 relief
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the economy is just beginning to recover, and "support would be well placed at this time.”
Policy · 116th Congress
Immigration agency resumes processing U.S.-based green cards
USCIS had put a 'hold' on US-based green card applicants, saying pandemic-related reduction in staff led the agency to focus on other priorities.
Policy · 116th Congress
Key GOP senator endorses permanent telehealth provisions
The Senate health committee chairman says Congress should permanently allow recent temporary expansions of telemedicine covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
Policy · 116th Congress
Virus, racism pose more mental health risks for black Americans
Many experts worry that the mental health toll stemming from the dual crises will disproportionately impact African Americans.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump administration eyes potential vaccine by January 2021
The Trump administration hopes its vaccine development effort, Operation Warp Speed, will produce a vaccine for some Americans by January.
Policy · 116th Congress
Fed’s Powell urges Congress to spend on unemployed in pandemic
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warned senators of widening gaps in economic well-being if the downturn isn't contained and reversed
Policy · 116th Congress
Fintechs try old bank charters as ‘everything old is new again’
A federal plan designed to help booming fintech innovators enter traditional banking won’t be sidelined for long by the COVID-19 pandemic, experts predict.
Policy · 116th Congress
Ex-Sens. Lott, Breaux announce move to Crossroads Strategies
Cryptic announcement from prior firm last week led to speculation it was connected to statement that led Lott to step down from Senate leadership in 2002.
Policy · 116th Congress
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s challenge to ‘sanctuary’ law
The case involves California’s so-called sanctuary law that limits local cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Policy · 116th Congress
K Street backrooms morph into ‘the Zoom where it happens’
Analysis — The coronavirus pandemic along with the nationwide protests for racial justice and equality will leave a lasting imprint on the lobbying sector
Policy · 116th Congress
Supreme Court’s LGBT decision could shake up other laws and lawsuits
Monday's Supreme Court decision backing LGBT employment rights will reverberate through other ongoing legislative and legal fights.
Policy · 116th Congress
FDA revokes authorization for drugs Trump touted for COVID-19
The FDA said Monday that hospitals should no longer administer hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, the experimental COVID-19 treatments championed by President Donald Trump.
Policy · 116th Congress
Supreme Court extends employment protections to LGBT individuals
The Supreme Court extended broad workplace protections to gay, lesbian and transgender employees on Monday in a 6-3 decision.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pandemic survey results suggest risk of ‘huge eviction surge’
The data shows a huge spike in food insecurity from the days before the pandemic started, noted Northwestern University professor Diane Schanzenbach.
Policy · 116th Congress
Administration puts ‘hold’ on green card requests from US
The president already suspended green card issuance to those abroad. Now there's a "hold" on processing requests from applicants already living in the US.
Policy · 116th Congress
Immigrants sue government over delayed citizenship ceremonies
The pandemic postponed the naturalization ceremony for two immigrants, who want to become U.S. citizens in time to register to vote this fall.