Policy · 117th Congress
Many still waiting for Biden’s promised racial equity reckoning
Advocates say his moves won’t address inequalities in educational achievement, business ownership and household wealth.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Unlike Senate, House Democrats make climate push in China bill
The House version of a sprawling technology draft bill incorporates a host of climate-related provisions not included in the Senate version.
Policy · 117th Congress
Groups seek to shape final rule to ease hearing aid accessibility
President Biden touts the proposal as a way to lower prices, as only 1 in 5 Americans who could benefit from a hearing aid uses one.
Congress · 117th Congress
As Congress contemplates, White House issues sanctions threat to Russia
Foreign Relations chairman sees 'no lack of resolve' among senators to pass sanctions bill against Russian officials
Congress · 117th Congress
House competition bill includes more trade aid for workers
House Ways and Means Committee Democrats offer a sweeping competition bill to expand the Trade Adjustment Assistance program.
Congress · 117th Congress
After a true infrastructure year, focus turns to implementation
Critics say while he won new federal spending, Biden didn’t achieve his goal of a “fix-it first” approach to highways.
Congress · 117th Congress
Norton, Larsen line up to replace DeFazio on House transportation panel
Two veteran Democrats aim to replace House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter A. DeFazio when he retires next year.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden didn’t get all he wanted on climate, but it’s a new year
Biden's climate agenda is moving in fits and starts as the U.S. is on track to miss the carbon reduction goals his administration set.
Policy · 117th Congress
SEC’s Peirce says agency guidance on nonfungible tokens needed
An SEC commissioner says the agency should consider giving guidance on nonfungible tokens to clarify its thinking.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Retired lawyer wrote the book, literally, on corporations entertaining politicians
Along with representing candidates of both parties, K Street attorney Ken Gross helped corporations navigate Washington.
Policy · 117th Congress
Pentagon readies troops for possible deployment to Europe
The Pentagon has placed 8,500 troops on alert so they may be deployed to help defend Eastern Europe if Russia invades Ukraine.
Policy · 117th Congress
US expands work program to retain more foreign STEM students
The Biden administration added 22 fields in the program to help attract recent foreign grads with science and tech degrees.
Policy · 117th Congress
Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees
A federal judge in Texas blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for federal workers nationwide.
Congress · 117th Congress
Surge of lobbying activity fueled K Street in late 2021
Lobbying battles over an infrastructure measure and a spending and tax package propelled a surge among most of K Street’s biggest spenders.
Policy · 117th Congress
Activists press companies on abortion with Roe v. Wade at stake
Institutional investors urge companies to align their corporate values with donations to politicians who want to limit access to abortion.
Policy · 117th Congress
Fees are hurdles for decades-old, unused tribal energy program
A loan guarantee program, created in 2005 to encourage energy projects in Native American communities, has yet to back a single project.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats ‘not ready to throw in the towel’ on child tax credit
Top Democratic tax writers remained optimistic Thursday about restoring a more generous version of the child tax credit.
Congress · 117th Congress
Contractor’s ‘excess’ profits reignite debate on Pentagon oversight
Congress is considering legislation to require government contractors to reveal more about their pricing, setting off a partisan debate.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators struggle on Russia sanctions as ‘hourglass’ runs low
As Russia inches closer to invading Ukraine, senators are running out of time for a sanctions package that might provide deterrence.
Policy · 117th Congress
Plan to distribute free N95 masks praised, but some want more done
Masks will start to be available late next week through drugstores and community health centers as the national program ramps up.