Policy · 116th Congress
States, localities plead for COVID money, but McConnell says no
McConnell's suggestion that states turn to bankruptcy rather than federal aid if they can't manage the costs of the COVID-19 pandemic raises hackles.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Rubio raises profile in pandemic, challenges GOP economics
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is becoming the face of the Paycheck Protection Program, but that effort could have its downsides.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump issues narrow order suspending immigration amid pandemic
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday that bars the entry of certain immigrants hoping to move to the United States on a permanent basis.
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 spread in jails could increase death toll, ACLU warns
COVID-19 spread in jails could increase death toll, ACLU warns - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Oil markets’ crash raises tough questions for the industry’s future
Oil markets’ crash raises tough questions for the industry’s future - Coronavirus
Congress · 116th Congress
No change in Social Security, Medicare finances, for now
There was virtually no change in the financial conditions of Social Security and Medicare over the past year, according to new government data.
Policy · 116th Congress
HHS reveals plans to pay hospitals, cover uninsured in pandemic
The Trump administration announced how some of the $100 billion from a COVID-19 response law enacted last month would be allocated to cover the uninsured.
Policy · 116th Congress
Drug price alliance pushes lawmakers to ensure virus treatments are affordable
Drug price alliance pushes lawmakers to ensure virus treatments are affordable - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Pentagon devises new approach to fight COVID-19 spread
Defense officials have divided the military into tiers to prioritize testing, isolation and screening for COVID-19 as they await more widespread testing.
Policy · 116th Congress
Census Bureau to launch coronavirus survey
The Census Bureau will track changes among small businesses and the American public due to the coronavirus pandemic in a pair of surveys.
Policy · 116th Congress
FDA authorizes first at-home COVID-19 test
Testing limitations have been a major problem in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
AFL-CIO’s Trumka rejects reopening without safety measures
Labor leader Richard Trumka says workers must have the right to refuse to work if they fear catching the COVID-19 disease.
Policy · 116th Congress
Paycheck relief loans give fintech a chance to showcase strengths
Financial technology firms want to showcase their ability to get government aid to businesses quickly during the pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump announces temporary suspension of green cards
President Donald Trump said the 60-day immigration suspension would affect green card holders, but not temporary workers on nonimmigrant visas.
Policy · 116th Congress
New aid bill would open SBA economic injury funds to farmers
The Senate responds to the SBA and tells it to make economic rescue money available to farm operations. The agency had said it needed Congress to act.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pentagon falls short on its cyber hygiene goals, GAO says
Pentagon has not implemented key cyber hygiene practices and may be more vulnerable now with so many employees working remotely
Policy · 116th Congress
Latest aid bill has funds for providers; advocates say more is needed
The fourth economic aid bill addressing the coronavirus pandemic includes $75 billion for medical providers and $25 billion to increase testing capacity.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump vows to bolster oil industry, but it isn’t asking for help
The American Petroleum Institute has opposed a government intervention in oil markets, saying private lenders should provide liquidity for the industry.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump’s deferral of a few duties falls short for some importers
Trump, citing the pandemic, opens door to tariff deferrals, but some importers are disappointed that he didn't go much farther
Policy · 116th Congress
Truckers took a pass in first recovery bill, but not this time
Truckers took a pass in first recovery bill, but not this time - Coronavirus