Policy · 116th Congress
Medicare chief says COVID-19 patient ethnicity data coming next month
African Americans and other minorities are particularly at risk for the coronavirus. Federal officials say they will release demographic data in May.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Trump’s pick for Pentagon watchdog prompts questions
Trump's pick for Pentagon watchdog prompts questions - Defense
Policy · 116th Congress
Oil prices fall below zero and Trump sees a buying opportunity
Economy's pandemic-driven swoon continues to hammer markets. Oil-state lawmakers press for federal action.
Policy · 116th Congress
US border restrictions extended for another month
Travel and asylum restrictions remain in place at the northern and southern U.S. borders amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the administration said Monday.
Policy · 116th Congress
EPA and Interior ease rules amid pandemic as repeal window nears
Top political officials at EPA and Interior have been currently active in pursuing slates of policies with repercussions that will likely stretch for years.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pandemic threatens to delay Pentagon weapons production
New military ships, planes and other programs could be delayed by three months, thanks to the global coronavirus outbreak.
Policy · 116th Congress
NIH announces strategy for developing COVID-19 drugs, vaccines
NIH announces strategy for developing COVID-19 drugs, vaccines - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
As workers face virus risks, employers seek liability limits
As workers face virus risks, employers seek liability limits - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
USDA unveils $19 billion aid plan for farmers, food industry
The USDA will buy from local and regional food distributors to steer aid to food banks, community and faith-based organizations that serve the poor.
Policy · 116th Congress
Census delay could help get better count of diverse communities
Few households on tribal reservations have responded online to the census so far, but those areas usually rely on in-person counting efforts.
Policy · 116th Congress
ICE’s COVID-19 test figures hint at health crisis in detention
ICE currently has 32,000 people in custody. It confirmed that coronavirus tests were given to more than 300 detainees. More than one-third tested positive.
Policy · 116th Congress
Farm lenders want a retooled Paycheck Protection Program
Farm lenders say the Small Business program to provide payroll aid to small businesses puts agriculture "at the back of the line"
Policy · 116th Congress
Treasury seeks to clarify legal humanitarian trade with Iran
Treasury seeks to clarify legal humanitarian trade with Iran - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
ACLU sees stronger privacy safeguards in COVID-19 tracking apps
ACLU says mobile phone apps being developed to track and trace those who test positive for COVID-19 could have enough privacy features to be widely used
Policy · 116th Congress
Unions, employers want pension relief included in coronavirus aid talks
A rescue plan for union pensions nearing insolvency due to the coronavirus pandemic is back on the negotiating table.
Policy · 116th Congress
Shell is latest to pledge net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050
Oil company's step follows letter from BlackRock CEO urging corporate climate action. Congress, meanwhile, has been unable to act.
Policy · 116th Congress
Lawmakers’ inaction on loans adds uncertainty to small business
Bankers around the country describe the frantic effort by small businesses to apply for federal loans and the bankers' effort to navigate the SBA.
Policy · 116th Congress
Some state officials skeptical of push to quickly open economy
Some state officials skeptical of push to quickly open economy - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
CBP officers demand more protective gear amid COVID fears
Union representing border officers want more personal protective equipment and flexible schedules during the coronavirus pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Oil-state governors seek renewable fuel waiver for refiners
Refiners say the economy's swoon makes the requirements too costly. Biofuel backers say their industry is suffering as well.