Congress · 116th Congress
Schumer sees quick coronavirus aid deal
A Friday morning phone call between Schumer and Mnuchin signaled the White House and Democrats in Congress are willing to negotiate on coronavirus aid.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Senate Armed Services puts ‘paper hearings’ on hold
The influential panel overseeing the Defense Department has put a hold on even its remote hearing plan as Pentagon officials battle COVID-19.
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‘Paper hearings’ replace committee staple in the Senate
The coronavirus pandemic and extended recess prompt an alternative hearing structure for the Senate Armed Services and Commerce committees.
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Amid coronavirus, Ted Cruz’s Texas tour goes virtual
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is on another statewide tour of Texas. But this time, there's no campaign bus. There’s not even any travel.
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Senate Democrats press Labor secretary on benefits as joblessness rises
Rapid caseload increases highlight the race underway at the state level to implement the new programs approved in the $2.3 trillion economic rescue law.
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How do you Zoom?
Video conference calls have become a new way of life for reporters working from home, and Heard on the Hill reporter Kathryn Lyons is doing her best.
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The national stockpile is out of supplies to give to the states
The stockpile’s depletion, apart from a small reserve for federal workers, means that the private market must meet states' remaining PPE needs.
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Oil-state lawmakers hope for resolution at OPEC
The cartel's virtual meeting Thursday may provide an opportunity for its members and Russia to agree on production limits to stabilize markets.
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Under fire over trades, Kelly Loeffler will liquidate all stocks
Georgia Republican faced criticism over stock sales after a coronavirus briefing, but says portfolio was managed by third parties.
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Washington state Democrats press reluctant Boeing to take federal loans
In trouble even before the pandemic, Boeing executives worry about the loan terams. Lawmakers express worry about workers.
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Coronavirus paid leave mandate to drain state, municipal coffers
State and local governments have been hit by billions of dollars in unexpected new costs as part of a coronavirus relief package enacted last month.
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Senators get kits with N-95 masks. Feinstein is donating her supply
Sen. Dianne Feinstein wants the Senate Sergeant at Arms to look into the number of N-95 and cloth masks senators have in office emergency kits for donation.
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Senate Democrats back oversight efforts after Trump removal of IG
In a letter, Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut expressed support of Justice Department Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz to lead the federal response to the coronavirus.
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Conflicting priorities threaten quick coronavirus aid passage
Skirmish over emergency funds to respond to the economic meltdown wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic could prevent speedy delivery of small-business relief.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
New Jersey postpones primary elections until July
New Jersey postpones primary elections until July - At The Races
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Lawmakers granted extension on financial reporting during pandemic
The House Ethics Committee is allowing lawmakers an extra 90 days to file their annual financial statements due to the novel coronavirus.
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Senate Democrats push pandemic hazard pay for front-line workers
Senate Democrats on Tuesday proposed providing hazard pay to essential workers of $13 per hour in additional wages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hoyer eyes unanimous consent for small-business aid, needing quorum for larger relief package
The House could pass more small business aid Friday and broader coronavirus relief via CARES 2 as soon as late April, the House majority leader said.
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Massie could foil quick passage of coronavirus relief, again
Senate Republicans are urging a vote as early as Thursday on another bill to provide small businesses with loans to pay workers, meet other costs.
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Political blowback more likely for senators who sold pandemic-related stock
Sens. Burr and Loeffler sold off substantial stock holdings after receiving nonpublic coronavirus pandemic briefings, but will it matter legally?