Policy · 117th Congress
Amazon faces activism, rising tide of ‘environmental justice’
Amazon faces pressure from investors to change practices that do disproportionate environmental harm to communities of color.
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Policy · 117th Congress
OSHA issues safeguards for health workers, but goals for others
The Biden administration set COVID-19 workforce protections for health care workers but only recommended steps other employers could take.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators press Fudge to rebuild HUD’s depleted staff
HUD Secretary Fudge told senators that the loss of a fifth of department staff since 2012 has slowed the distribution of aid.
Policy · 117th Congress
Walsh, Republicans spar over pace of job growth, unemployment benefits
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is skeptical of Republicans' assertion that restaurants aren't reopening because they can't find workers.
Policy · 117th Congress
Lawmakers push back on White House pitch to alter what defines ‘city’
Changing the threshold for what’s considered a “metropolitan statistical area" could cause a "devastating" loss of federal program funds.
Policy · 117th Congress
OMB’s potential change of ‘city’ puts billions on the line
A proposed OMB change in what classifies as a city in the eyes of the U.S. government could cost 144 communities billions in federal funds.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden would slash Pentagon money for pandemic prevention
The White House has proposed deep cuts to the leading government program for preventing, detecting and responding to global disease outbreaks.
Policy · 117th Congress
Senate passes broad research and development bill
The Senate passed a bipartisan bill aimed at giving the U.S. an edge over China in research and development of emerging technologies.
Policy · 117th Congress
Whitehouse and Kennedy request Supreme Court travel records
Key senators asked the Justice Department and the U.S. Marshals Service for information about the last 10 years of trips for justices.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden task force to reunify 29 more migrant families
The task force also reported 5,636 child-family separations from July 2017 to when President Donald Trump left office in January.
Policy · 117th Congress
Advocates chide Biden over ICE funding plan
The proposal would fund the DHS agency at levels similar to the current year despite plans to narrow enforcement efforts and reduce detention.
Policy · 117th Congress
In rural South Carolina, a groundbreaking broadband project takes root
With federal money and local ingenuity, high speed internet was brought to Allendale County, where many Black residents lacked access.
Congress · 117th Congress
No timeline for spending talks, White House budget director says
Acting White House budget director Shalanda D. Young said there weren't any talks planned yet to hammer out a bipartisan spending deal.
Policy · 117th Congress
After 30 years, DeFazio sees chance to realize infrastructure dream
Rep. Peter DeFazio has sought to overhaul transportation, and the committee he chairs is about to mark up a $547 billion highway bill.
Policy · 117th Congress
Bitcoin backers urge SEC to shift view on exchange-traded funds
Backers of bitcoin exchange traded funds hope SEC Chairman Gensler's experience researching the funds means he'll be willing to approve them.
Policy · 117th Congress
Young adults shun COVID-19 vaccine as White House warns of risks
Young adults in Generation Z are refusing the COVID-19 vaccine at a higher rate than other age groups, which officials are trying to address.
Policy · 117th Congress
Earmarks worth $5.7 billion return in highway bill slated for markup this week
The highway bill that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will mark up Wednesday will include $5.7 billion in earmarks.
Policy · 117th Congress
Justice Department proposes policies to address mass shootings
Administration officials have proposed a new rule Monday to more closely regulate pistols that have “stabilizing braces.”
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden administration will defend law that denies benefits in Puerto Rico
Biden cited a DOJ practice of defending existing laws, and said Congress should write a law that extends the benefits to Puerto Rico.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court limits green card path for TPS holders
Even with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), some immigrants can't pursue green cards if they first entered the US unlawfully, the court ruled.