Policy · 116th Congress
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Policy · 116th Congress
Retirees’ worst nightmare: Federal backing of pension funds at risk
The approaching insolvency of the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Plan has stakeholders calling for a bipartisan solution.
Policy · 116th Congress
Federal appeals court blocks, then stays, Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ program
The court said the Trump administration must halt its policy of sending asylum-seeking migrants to Mexico as their U.S. court cases unwind.
Policy · 116th Congress
States counting on reimbursements for coronavirus response
State governments are digging deep into their own pockets to prevent an outbreak — and they expect to be reimbursed by Uncle Sam.
Policy · 116th Congress
Federal courts prepare for possible coronavirus disruptions
Federal courts should make sure they’re prepared for “potential pandemic” from coronavirus, the judiciary’s administrative agency recommends.
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Steven Seagal slapped with $314K fine by SEC over unlawful cryptocoin promo
Seagal, famous for his martial arts films, did not disclose he was being paid by the company controlling the Bitcoiin2Gen initial coin offering.
Congress · 116th Congress
Interior official: Border wall helps environment, sacred sites
Border wall construction has triggered a raft of environmental lawsuits, including over the destruction of Native American sacred ancestral sites.
Congress · 116th Congress
Carbon-free nuclear power in a crisis just when it’s most needed
Carbon-free nuclear power in a crisis just when it’s most needed - Energy
Policy · 116th Congress
Stronger cigarette warnings likely to renew legal challenges
Congress first called for rules requiring cigarette packs to carry stark images depicting the health consequences of smoking more than a decade ago.
Policy · 116th Congress
Lawmakers blast, defend Pentagon’s shift of cash to border wall
Pentagon's shift of money to border wall could damage military's relationship with Congress, top members of the House Armed Services Committee said.
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Supreme Court defers to Congress on cross-border shooting lawsuits
Supreme Court defers to Congress on lawsuits from cross-border incidents in case where Border Patrol shot and killed Mexican boy on Mexico side of border.
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JPMorgan to restrict financing for coal, Arctic oil and gas
JPMorgan to restrict financing for coal, Arctic oil and gas - Uncategorized
Policy · 116th Congress
China’s, Facebook’s plans spur interest in a digital US dollar
The unveiling of Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency and China’s plans for its own digital currency have U.S. officials rethinking the digital dollar idea.
Policy · 116th Congress
Appeals court rules in favor of Trump family planning rule
The controversial rule led numerous Democratic-led states and family planning organizations to drop out of the program in opposition.
Policy · 116th Congress
Reproductive rights fractures coalition of church-affiliated investment groups
Debate over abortion could disrupt the coalition of church-affiliated investment groups that has pushed for change on social issues in corporate boardrooms.
Policy · 116th Congress
Not on the candidates’ radar: The ‘sixth great extinction’
Scientists see a 'sixth great extinction' underway. It's getting only indirect attention from the Democratic candidates for president
Congress · 116th Congress
Polls: Most people still think census will ask about citizenship
Most people incorrectly believe census will include citizenship question, according to new polls, adding to concerns the issue may depress participation.
Congress · 116th Congress
When a majority is not enough to get a bill passed
Sometimes even popular bills just don’t move in Congress.
Policy · 116th Congress
Yellen and an all-star, bipartisan coalition pitch carbon tax
Former Cabinet officials renewed their push or a carbon tax to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2025
Policy · 116th Congress
Senate votes to begin debate on resolution limiting Trump’s war powers on Iran
The Senate on Wednesday narrowly voted to begin debate on a resolution that would block President Donald Trump from carrying out attacks on Iran.