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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African Americans and other minorities are particularly at risk for the coronavirus. Federal officials say they will release demographic data in May.
Trump's pick for Pentagon watchdog prompts questions - Defense
Economy's pandemic-driven swoon continues to hammer markets. Oil-state lawmakers press for federal action.
Travel and asylum restrictions remain in place at the northern and southern U.S. borders amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the administration said Monday.
Top political officials at EPA and Interior have been currently active in pursuing slates of policies with repercussions that will likely stretch for years.
New military ships, planes and other programs could be delayed by three months, thanks to the global coronavirus outbreak.
NIH announces strategy for developing COVID-19 drugs, vaccines - Coronavirus
As workers face virus risks, employers seek liability limits - Coronavirus
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.
Few households on tribal reservations have responded online to the census so far, but those areas usually rely on in-person counting efforts.
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.
Farm lenders say the Small Business program to provide payroll aid to small businesses puts agriculture "at the back of the line"
Treasury seeks to clarify legal humanitarian trade with Iran - Coronavirus
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
A rescue plan for union pensions nearing insolvency due to the coronavirus pandemic is back on the negotiating table.
Oil company's step follows letter from BlackRock CEO urging corporate climate action. Congress, meanwhile, has been unable to act.
Bankers around the country describe the frantic effort by small businesses to apply for federal loans and the bankers' effort to navigate the SBA.
Some state officials skeptical of push to quickly open economy - Coronavirus
Union representing border officers want more personal protective equipment and flexible schedules during the coronavirus pandemic.
Refiners say the economy's swoon makes the requirements too costly. Biofuel backers say their industry is suffering as well.