Policy · 117th Congress
Industry girds for fight against trucks-only miles traveled tax
Lawmakers are looking for ways to fund a massive infrastructure spending package as fuel tax revenue fails to pull its weight.
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Policy · 117th Congress
COVID-19 vaccine boosters could present equity, pricing issues
If extra shots are needed to fight coronavirus variants, familiar problems could arise for the Biden administration.
Policy · 117th Congress
Long ignored, water systems are getting attention on Hill
The water crisis in Flint, Mich., and the COVID-19 pandemic made water infrastructure a higher priority for lawmakers.
Policy · 117th Congress
IRS to postpone April 15 tax-filing deadline by a month
The IRS has decided to push back its filing and payment deadlines to May 17, according to House Democrats briefed on the decision.
Policy · 117th Congress
Senate Republicans denounce Biden’s border wall funding freeze
The 40 Senate Republicans allege President Joe Biden violated federal budget law when he halted funding for border wall construction.
Policy · 117th Congress
Mayorkas stands against policies to deter migration at hearing
During a House hearing, the Homeland Security secretary defended the rights of migrants who approach the border seeking asylum.
Policy · 117th Congress
Next infrastructure bill aims to end ‘digital divide’
In the big infrastructure bill that Democrats hope to pass, ensuring that every American has high-speed internet access is a goal.
Policy · 117th Congress
Mayorkas defends border response, expects 20-year high
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas concedes that the border situation "is difficult" but says "we are making progress."
Policy · 117th Congress
Antitrust risks cloud outlook for fintech deals amid surge
The Justice Department's Antitrust Division reorganized in January and the fintech industry expects more scrutiny of mergers.
Policy · 117th Congress
Yes, the pandemic crushed carbon emissions. Now they’re back
Experts predict emissions will jump as COVID-19 inoculations increase and warn of what lies in wait if they continue apace.
Policy · 117th Congress
Pandemic demanded plastics, but not the recycled kind
Manufacturers worked overtime to supply disposable personal protective equipment, take-out food containers and packaging home deliveries.
Policy · 117th Congress
GOP delegation slams Biden for ‘crisis’ during border visit
House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy and other Republicans called increased border crossings 'a crisis' created by Biden's immigration policies.
Policy · 117th Congress
Senate votes to move Becerra nomination to floor
Senators agreed, 51-48, to set up a vote for Xavier Becerra, President Joe Biden's pick to lead the Health and Human Services Department.
Policy · 117th Congress
HHS data highlights negative effects of work requirements
Health and Human Services data show work requirements or capped funding result in reduced enrollment and access to care.
Policy · 117th Congress
College cost worries, online learning to remain after COVID-19
For a sector often resistant to change, the pandemic has speeded a reckoning with skyrocketing costs and traditional instruction methods.
Congress · 117th Congress
Year into pandemic, this Navy shipyard is still without OSHA help
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, shipyards still don't have specific federal regulations to keep them safe.
Policy · 117th Congress
Navy conquered COVID-19 on ships, but pandemic has a long tail
Thanks to strenuous efforts to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus, the Navy has maintained an ambitious tempo of operations.
Policy · 117th Congress
Increasingly irrelevant gas tax awaits a better idea
Electric vehicles are on the way and fuel taxes aren't enough to keep up with the cost of building and maintaining highways.
Policy · 117th Congress
‘Dreamer,’ farmworker bills to test Senate waters on immigration
House Democrats hope the bills, to be taken up next week, will help momentum toward larger immigration overall backed by the White House
Policy · 117th Congress
Other deadly diseases spreading globally because of COVID-19 disruption
Preoccupied with COVID-19, the world's inoculation campaigns against measles, rubella, polio and other diseases have lagged.