Policy · 116th Congress
Guatemala suspends US flights carrying asylum-seekers
Coronavirus precautions led the Guatemalan government to temporarily block the flights, which are part of a deal struck with the Trump administration.
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Policy · 116th Congress
White House sees $50 billion for airlines, support for Boeing
Details of industry support are lacking, but Trump singled out need to assist Boeing, which was struggling even before the pandemic
Policy · 116th Congress
ACLU asks for humanitarian release of vulnerable ICE detainees
The ACLU has asked a federal court to release a group of immigrants at a Seattle-area detention center due to their vulnerability to contracting COVID-19.
Policy · 116th Congress
Mnuchin’s call for returning Fed authorities meets skepticism
Experts think Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin wants to expand the Federal Reserve’s powers to save non-financial firms facing insolvency.
Policy · 116th Congress
Artificial intelligence recruited to find clues about COVID-19
White House called on companies to help researchers scour scientific literature on the coronavirus to address questions raised by World Health Organization
Policy · 116th Congress
Immigration courts scale back group hearings
Immigration courts scale back group hearings - 2020
Policy · 116th Congress
Bracing for coronavirus, hospitals call for more funding
Hospitals are seeking more funding as they brace for more patients with COVID-19 infections and potential shortages of workers and supplies.
Policy · 116th Congress
Wireless providers sign FCC pledge to keep customers connected
Wireless providers sign FCC pledge to keep customers connected - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Airlines seek $58 billion in aid for business lost to pandemic
U.S. airlines on Monday asked the federal government for nearly $60 billion in aid as passengers stay home to avoid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
White House: Limit gatherings to 10 people due to virus
The White House on Monday urged people not to gather in groups of larger than 10 people in an evolving scramble to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Policy · 116th Congress
Fed cuts interest rate to near zero to support markets
Slashing the key interest rate was among a series of efforts the Federal Reserve announced to support the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Coronavirus bill needs a do-over while small businesses chafe
Coronavirus bill needs a do-over while small businesses chafe - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
CDC urges canceling events with 50 or more people to stem virus
The CDC recommended canceling events with more than 50 attendees the next eight weeks, signaling a more aggressive position on mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
States expecting big revenue hit as COVID-19 slows the economy
States that depend largely on one sector like tourism or oil could be hardest-hit in coronavirus slowdown. New Mexico governor vetoed infrastructure project
Policy · 116th Congress
‘No availability’ of coronavirus tests for troops in Afghanistan
Members of Congress are particularly concerned about the nearly 13,000 troops in Afghanistan because many of them are deployed near Iran.
Policy · 116th Congress
Lab capacity increasing but barriers remain for COVID-19 tests
Achieving the levels needed to manage the increasing number of cases will depend a lot on how well private labs and the broader health care system function.
Policy · 116th Congress
States reopen insurance enrollment as coronavirus spreads
At least three states are reopening health insurance exchanges amid the coronavirus outbreak to boost coverage and expand treatment for the uninsured.
Policy · 116th Congress
Hospitals want to kill a policy shielding nurses from COVID-19 because there aren’t enough masks
They argue the coronavirus bill proposal shielding nurses from COVID-19, "would be impossible to implement in hospitals due to a severe lack of N95 masks."
Policy · 116th Congress
White House ban on European travel far from universal
The administration walked back parts of the coronavirus-driven travel ban President Trump announced Wednesday, calling it a restriction like those on China and Iran.
Policy · 116th Congress
Top health official calls dearth of US coronavirus tests a ‘failing’
Anthony Fauci’s acknowledgment came as lawmakers bristled at the lack of available testing compared with foreign countries.