Policy · 116th Congress
Obama small-business chief says Democrats should act now on loan funds
Karen G. Mills, who led the Small Business Administration under President Barack Obama, says there's no time to delay replenishing loan program.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Massive coronavirus aid bill to cost a little less than sticker price
The legislation will cost $1.8 trillion over the next decade, the CBO estimated. Lawmakers and analysts had pegged the price tag at about $2.3 trillion.
Policy · 116th Congress
EPA finalizes eased mercury emissions rule
Changes to the Obama-era rule are expected to benefit the coal industry. Other energy companies have already invested for compliance.
Congress · 116th Congress
Restaurant owners: Small biz program not enough to save industry
Independent restaurant owners say the small-business loan program created last month won't be enough to save their industry.
Policy · 116th Congress
Census delays pose risks for legislative map drawing
The Census Bureau's latest plan for a delayed 2020 census could mean chaos for states drawing new legislative maps next year.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pentagon juggles transparency, obfuscation in COVID-19 age
For the Pentagon, one major challenge that has emerged is how much information to divulge about the health of the troops.
Policy · 116th Congress
H-1B workers lose jobs, legal status amid pandemic
Foreign workers whose legal status is tied to their employment face deportation amid mass layoffs and closed immigration offices.
Policy · 116th Congress
Labor officials see uneven progress on jobless benefits
Congress enacted the benefits to contain economic damage from the COVID-19 pandemic as businesses closed amid officials’ efforts to reduce social contact.
Policy · 116th Congress
DHS gives farmers latitude in hiring foreign workers
DHS provides latitude on visas to make it easier for farmers to get the workers they say they need to plant and harvest crops during the pandemic
Policy · 116th Congress
Pentagon IG says giant cloud computing contract properly went to Microsoft
The Pentagon watchdog said the Defense Department acted properly in giving a potential $10 billion contract for cloud computing to Microsoft over Amazon
Policy · 116th Congress
Technology to track COVID-19 raises fears of mass surveillance
Lawmakers and privacy experts worry that new monitoring systems could lead to widespread surveillance of the health data and private movements of Americans.
Policy · 116th Congress
Senators scrutinize FTC powers to curb COVID-19 price gouging
Sens. Moran, R-Kan., and Blumenthal, D-Conn., want the FTC to start cracking down on price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Highway fund’s shortfall deepened by plunge in gas tax revenue
Highway Trust Fund was already on it's way to another Treasury bailout, and a hoped-for fix now may be out of reach this year.
Policy · 116th Congress
DOE negotiating with oil companies to store excess supplies
With consumption far below normal, oil companies need a place to store excess supply. Some lawmakers want the DOE to buy oil while the price is low.
Policy · 116th Congress
10 airlines agree to terms for federal grants to save jobs
Ten major U.S. airlines have agreed to terms with the Trump administration on federal grants aimed to keep airline workers employed through Sept. 30.
Policy · 116th Congress
SBA report shows Texas, California lead payroll aid recipients
Report offers first glimpse of where the Paycheck Protection Program funds are going, and how quickly the money is moving to struggling small businesses.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump halts funding to World Health Organization
Trump halts U.S. funding for World Health Organization saying it failed to obtain, vet and share high quality information on coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Pork farmers put in bid for billions in federal aid
Pork producers say the slowdown in meatpacking operations has lowered the demand for hogs and turned an expected profit this year into a loss.
Policy · 116th Congress
Virus reveals conflicting pressures in meatpacking plants
Workers in meatpacking plants, deemed essential during the pandemic, are being hit hard by COVID-19. Labor representatives say they lack proper equipment.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pentagon looks to undo parts of McCain anti-lobbying law
The Pentagon has quietly asked Congress to reverse key parts of a recent law that tightened lobbying rules for retired Defense Department officials.