Policy · 116th Congress
Community health centers face patient surge, financial worries
Community health centers face patient surge, financial worries - Coronavirus
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Policy · 116th Congress
Bloom or bust: One industry’s struggle with coronavirus
The flower industry is one of many facing daunting prospects as world economies stagnate because of the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Investors managing $4.7 trillion urge firms to resist layoffs amid pandemic
Investors told executives that companies' long-term success depends on the long-term success of employees and recommended five steps during the pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Antitrust cops to speed collaboration reviews in COVID-19 fight
Antitrust regulators are pledging to quickly review proposed collaborations among businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
States seek food-stamp flexibility as pandemic limits options
States seek flexibility for food-stamp recipients who can't necessarily buy where they usually do because of efforts to contain COVID-19.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi lays out Democrats’ priorities for next round of coronavirus legislation
Speaker Pelosi laid out Democratic demands for next phase of legislative coronavirus response — a day before the House is to vote on Senate-passed bill.
Policy · 116th Congress
Army lab fights coronavirus and its own demons
Fort Detrick has gained newfound attention, but the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases, or USAMRIID, is under a cloud.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
COVID-19 complication: PACs can’t deliver promised checks
As the crucial end of the first quarter looms and campaigns are also trying to operate virtually, some PACs need to get two signatures on every check.
Congress · 116th Congress
Jobless claims soar as House considers added benefits
Labor Dept. reports skyrocketing unemployment claims on Thursday as House prepares to take up bill that would increase unemployment compensation.
Congress · 116th Congress
Billions in stimulus bill would aid hospitals, schools and public transit
Supplemental appropriations of the coronavirus stimulus package will total at least $330 billion, according to a summary circulated Wednesday.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi: Coronavirus stimulus deal an improvement, but under review
Pelosi says stimulus agreement shows improvement over GOP proposal released late last week but didn't give clear sign of approval or commit to House vote.
Policy · 116th Congress
Costs rise more than $100B to maintain Navy ships with clogging toilets and other issues
The costs to address unexpected operating and support issues for Navy warships is now coming into clearer view via a Government Accountability Office audit.
Policy · 116th Congress
Stimulus aims to lend to small business on good-faith pledge
Senators are scheduled to vote on a coronavirus stimulus package that has $349 billion for providing small businesses forgivable loans amid the pandemic
Policy · 116th Congress
Stimulus bill gives Fed direct loan funds with few strings
The Fed would be able to directly lend to nonfinancial companies, a tool it didn't have in the 2008 crisis. It would also permit lending to municipalities.
Congress · 116th Congress
ICE detainee, 19 employees test positive for coronavirus
ICE said 19 of its employees, including at least one worker at a New Jersey detention facility, have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 stimulus directs aid to schools, suspends student loan payments
The deal reached by senators would provide $30.9 billion to the Education Department and give student loan borrowers a pause in payments without penalty.
Congress · 116th Congress
More than $10 billion for Pentagon in Senate COVID-19 bill
More than $10 billion for Pentagon in Senate COVID-19 bill - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Yellowstone and other national parks are closing after waived fees led to more visitors
The large numbers prompted the National Park Service to close access to Great Smoky Mountains, Yellowstone, Grand Teton and other national parks this week.
Policy · 116th Congress
Distillers, retailers, pension plans benefit in stimulus plan
Sweeping bill also addresses drafting errors in 2017 tax overhaul and provides benefits to companies to keep workers on the payroll.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump suggests ‘critical’ workers return, despite virus exposure
Trump administration says workers in fields it deems "critical" who were exposed to coronavirus should return to their jobs as long as they wear masks.