Policy · 116th Congress
Pentagon may seek coronavirus funds in next relief bill
DOD could request billions of dollars for defense companies currently struggling with cash flow, the Pentagon’s top weapons buyer said Thursday.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Democrats propose protections for farm workers
House Democrats want domestic farm workers, including undocumented ones, covered by a bill of rights they hope to include in a future economic relief bill.
Policy · 116th Congress
Treasury IG: A decade of carbon-capture tax credits were faulty
Of nearly $1 billion in carbon-capture tax credits sought through 2019, $893 million was submitted in ways that didn’t meet EPA rules.
Policy · 116th Congress
Green card bill would bring more foreign doctors, nurses to US
Backed by a bipartisan group of senators, the legislation would grant 40,000 unused green card slots to foreign health care workers amid the pandemic
Policy · 116th Congress
Medical providers worry about potential loss of COVID-19 aid
Medical providers worry about potential loss of COVID-19 aid - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
AFL-CIO’s Trumka, Labor’s Scalia clash over workplace safety
AFL-CIO's Trumka, Labor's Scalia clash over workplace safety - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Telemedicine key to US health care even after pandemic ends
Doctors, advocacy groups and some lawmakers say restrictions on widespread use of telemedicine should be lifted permanently once the COVID-19 crisis eases.
Policy · 116th Congress
Rural areas face pandemic risk as country’s urban areas reopen
With older populations, higher rates of chronic illnesses and fewer hospital resources, rural areas have become vulnerable to the coronavirus.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump order on meatpackers raises questions about its effect
The executive order designed to keep meatpacking and poultry plants operating is likely to produce legal fights over who sets public health standards.
Policy · 116th Congress
Fauci: Experimental COVID-19 drug remdesivir shows promise
Patients treated with the potential COVID-19 drug recovered in an average of 11 days, four days more quickly than patients who did not get it. Anthony Fauci of the NIH called it "a very important proof of concept.”
Policy · 116th Congress
Your dating, travel or dining app now might have a lobbyist
Makers of apps are forming their own lobbying coalition after early rounds of coronavirus relief excluded many companies backed by venture capital.
Policy · 116th Congress
US, China absent from international vaccine effort
US, China absent from international vaccine effort - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Amazon workers tally virus cases, voice alarms about risks
Employees at Amazon say they are pressured to claim they are following social distancing guidelines when that's not always true.
Policy · 116th Congress
Painkillers, sedatives in short supply during COVID-19 pandemic
A shortage of painkillers and sedatives for COVID-19 patients is causing concerned hospital groups to seek changes to increase the supply of these drugs.
Policy · 116th Congress
Boeing to lay off thousands; forgoing federal aid for now
The company will cut its workforce by 10 percent and reduce its 787 Dreamliner production in an effort to stem its bleeding amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Bipartisan group of lawmakers seeks COVID-19 mental health funds
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling for an emergency infusion of mental health and addiction funding to be added to the next coronavirus package.
Policy · 116th Congress
Democrats, tort lawyers pan McConnell’s liability immunity idea
Sen. Mitch McConnell's proposal to overhaul tort law amid the COVID-19 serves a long-time GOP goal - and was panned by Democrats.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus-hammered state budgets worse off than feared: report
The COVID-19 pandemic could cost state governments $650 billion over the next three years, according to a new report released as federal aid talks heat up.
Policy · 116th Congress
Chamber urges common federal, state, local reopening guideline
The chamber favors a 'best practices' approach rather than regulation as businesses begin to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Policy · 116th Congress
McConnell nixes infrastructure in next economic recovery bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is putting the kibosh on including an infrastructure plan in the next round of coronavirus spending.