Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats want bigger coronavirus appropriation in Senate bill
Senate Democratic Whip Richard J. Durbin says appropropriations portion of Senate GOP’s economic stimulus bill is “likely” to get bigger.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Senate delays vote as rifts deepen on coronavirus aid
Deepening rifts over a massive coronavirus stimulus package forced Senate leaders to delay a planned procedural vote by three hours until 6 p.m. Sunday.
Policy · 116th Congress
Negotiators struggle to reach coronavirus stimulus deal
White House and congressional leaders huddled to review the latest draft of a financial relief package to contain the economic fallout from COVID-19.
Policy · 116th Congress
US ports did better with exports than imports as virus spread
US ports did better with exports than imports as virus spread - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Defense industry to carry on in face of coronavirus
Contractors lobby for - and get - 'essential' designation to keep production lines humming in wake of coronavirus pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
States scramble for their fair share of federal pandemic aid
While it has not yet triggered a war between the states, the COVID-19 pandemic is sure to set up a competition among them for limited federal resources.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump says pandemic allows Mexico border restrictions he couldn’t do before
President Donald Trump announced Friday that the U.S. would close the southern border to “non-essential” travel attempting to contain COVID-19 infections.
Policy · 116th Congress
Nurses’ union makes plea for supplies, COVID-19 tests
The second-largest nurses’ union is calling for more emergency supplies and COVID-19 tests, as health care providers worry about care on the front lines.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump endorses stock buyback restrictions for bailout money
The president said he doesn't want companies using bailout money to buy back shares and complained about that practice after the 2017 tax cut.
Policy · 116th Congress
Stimulus education plan prompts calls for more direct aid
The GOP coronavirus aid package has education provisions to shield students and borrowers from financial consequences, but should go farther, critics say
Policy · 116th Congress
States, schools work on health worker shortage due to virus
Half of the U.S. residents exposed to confirmed COVID-19 cases were health care workers, according to CDC data issued last week.
Policy · 116th Congress
Census delays all operations amid pandemic concerns
The Census Bureau will push back many efforts related to the 2020 count due to coronavirus and dip into a $2 billion contingency to keep the count on track.
Policy · 116th Congress
Health industry scrambles for funding in third coronavirus bill
The bill would increase funding for hospitals but Democrats say it falls short of the “Marshall Plan” needed for increasing health care system capacity.
Policy · 116th Congress
Undisclosed delays plague atomic programs, cost billions to fix
The Trump administration wants billions to cover previously undisclosed cost overruns and delays. on the Energy Department's nuclear weapons programs.
Policy · 116th Congress
GOP stimulus bill would give DeVos authority to defer student loan payments, extend flexibility to schools
It includes numerous provisions aimed at shielding students and student loan holders during the coronavirus pandemic, but does not forgive debt.
Policy · 116th Congress
Mental health care adapts to telehealth because of COVID-19
Mental health care adapts to telehealth because of COVID-19 - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
FDA walks back Trump claims on COVID-19 drugs
Commissioner Stephen Hahn said the agency hoped that drugs already approved for other uses might be safe and effective in treating the novel coronavirus.
Policy · 116th Congress
DOE moves to fill reserves as oil prices plummet
DOE moves to fill reserves as oil prices plummet - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
GOP bill backstops money market funds, aids small firms’ costs
The Senate Republicans' proposal would offer loans to small businesses that would be forgiven if they are used to meet payroll costs.
Policy · 116th Congress
Big Supreme Court opinions could come amid coronavirus outbreak
The Supreme Court is closed to the press and public, but the justices are still at work behind closed doors on some blockbuster opinions.