Policy · 116th Congress
Census: Nearly half of households lost income since March
Census: Nearly half of households lost income since March - Coronavirus
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Policy · 116th Congress
Asylum seekers could ‘Remain in Mexico’ for years amid pandemic
The indefinite extension of border restrictions could also extend the wait for most asylum seekers in the controversial program into a year or longer.
Policy · 116th Congress
Apple, Google release template for COVID-19 contact tracing apps
New mobile phone apps for iPhones and Android devices would allow public health authorities to track COVID-19 spread through voluntary users.
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Coronavirus wallops disaster agencies as storms, fires approach
Emergency managers, already stretched thin by an unprecedented pandemic response effort, now face a potentially devastating hurricane and wildfire season.
Policy · 116th Congress
DHS indefinitely extends, expands border asylum ban
Extension of Trump administration order barring entry of unauthorized migrants at the border will remain in place indefinitely
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Administration releases details of COVID-19 aid to farmers
The Agriculture Department provided details of aid to farmers and ranchers hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic, including direct payments for market disruptions
Policy · 116th Congress
Federal Reserve chairman disappoints Democrats hoping for fiscal backing
The Fed's Jerome Powell disappointed Senate Banking Democrats who sought his support for more spending to contain the economic damage of the pandemic
Policy · 116th Congress
Members urge action on delayed military sexual assault proposals
Two key House members urged the Pentagon in writing Friday to take “immediate action” to strengthen the military’s fight against sexual assault and harassment.
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School meal providers warn of tough times as they exhaust funds
School closures mean cafeteria operators can't collect revenue from students able to pay full price for meals, sell items a la carte or earn catering fees.
Policy · 116th Congress
Justice Department leaves ‘unresolved’ recommendations from 2016 election probes
The Justice Department hasn’t resolved several recommendations from a 2018 internal probe into the FBI’s actions ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
Policy · 116th Congress
ICE: Migrant parents chose detention over children’s release
When asked by ICE whether they wanted to be separated from their children, the parents chose to remain in detention - with their kids
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USDA is key for food aid, but may lack speed in crisis
As the food supply chain broke down, the USDA struggled to make sure that agriculture products were getting to the lengthening lines at food pantries
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Census Bureau nears goal for 2020 count, but crucial areas lag
Nearly 60 percent of the country has responded, but rates still lag in minority neighborhoods and other hard-to-count communities.
Policy · 116th Congress
CDC guidance urges fewer health precautions than original plan
Trump administration officials softened the public health guidance that CDC planned to tell businesses and others that want to reopen.
Policy · 116th Congress
Post-9/11 public safety network tapped for COVID-19 response
The emergency network set up after the attacks of 9/11 has been used more than 50 times during the current pandemic emergency
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New rules ease rest mandates for truck drivers
Government says the changes won't affect safety. Teamsters and safety advocates aren't so sure
Policy · 116th Congress
Small businesses expect long recovery from pandemic
Small businesses expect at least six months before they will start to recover, according to a new Census Bureau survey that captures life amid a pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Airlines, government at odds over passenger ‘contact tracing’
Airlines want the government to collect passenger identity data used for tracing passengers who may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus.
Policy · 116th Congress
EPA enforcement rollback challenged by attorneys general
The EPA is facing a legal challenge from Democratic attorneys general over its easing of enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Trump announces new model to improve national stockpile of supplies
The initiative aims to keep a rotating inventory of strategic supplies in the stockpile ahead of a potential second coronavirus wave this fall.