Policy · 117th Congress
Fintechs use rule-making pause to fight cryptocurrency proposal
Biden orders halt to rule-making, giving opponents of the proposal more time to make their case with the Treasury's FinCEN bureau.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Biden plans surge of climate policies, including drilling pause
Actions also expected to include moratorium on coal, oil and natural gas leases on federal land, a climate task force and memo on “scientific integrity.”
Policy · 117th Congress
Here’s the health care landscape Trump left for Biden
Health care crises were inescapable during the last year of Donald Trump’s term, and Joe Biden has his work cut out for him as he takes the torch.
Policy · 117th Congress
Restaurant owners feel burnt by minimum wage push, lack of direct COVID-19 relief
The battered industry, still reeling from the COVID-19, has economic concerns over Biden’s proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Policy · 117th Congress
Companies unlikely to require COVID-19 vaccine, Walmart CEO says
Companies are unlikely to mandate that their employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine to work, Business Roundtable chief says.
Policy · 117th Congress
Raimondo hearing may examine Biden recovery plan
President Joe Biden’s coronavirus aid proposal may be front and center at the Senate confirmation hearing for Commerce Secretary nominee Gina Raimondo.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden orders will boost food aid, change rules for federal workers
The White House will release executive orders Friday calling for an “all-of-government effort” to provide more assistance to Americans amid the pandemic.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden will pursue five-year extension of Russia nuclear treaty
President Joe Biden will seek a five-year extension of the New START accord, which limits the U.S. and Russia to 1,550 long-range nuclear weapons.
Policy · 117th Congress
Buttigieg to push big infrastructure bill to boost economy
‘Infrastructure can be the cornerstone’ for an economic recovery after the pandemic, Transportation Secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg says at his hearing.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden uses executive orders to address COVID-19, other health care issues
Early signings suggest he’ll try to quickly reverse Trump administration policies and outline his own priorities as the U.S. nears 500,000 COVID-19 deaths.
Policy · 117th Congress
US issues national pandemic plan, a year after its first COVID-19 case
Biden orders federal vaccination sites and more domestic production of personal protective equipment, in a shift from the Trump administration.
Policy · 117th Congress
Health groups’ push to end donations may lack political punch
Health care lobbying groups made a show of cutting off lawmakers from political donations But it’s unclear if the lawmakers will really feel the blow.
Policy · 117th Congress
In flurry of orders, Biden aims at four ‘converging crises’
The incoming administration will take steps to change the course of the pandemic, provide economic relief, tackle climate change and advance racial equity.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden’s elusive goal: A divided nation united
President Joe Biden urged Americans to unite even if they differ. Conservatives said some of his initial steps would be divisive.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden moves quickly to restore environmental protections eased by Trump
Biden will also direct federal agencies to review more than 100 federal environmental regulations and agency decisions by the Trump administration.
Policy · 117th Congress
Senators to grill Austin on domestic threats, civilian control of Defense
Senators to grill Austin on domestic threats, civilian control of Defense - Defense
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden’s Day 1 actions: Climate, immigration, pandemic
In his first hours on the job, Biden is set to reverse executive orders issued by President Donald Trump and set a new direction for the country.
Policy · 117th Congress
Homeland Security nominee pressed on past favoritism claims
At his confirmation hearing, DHS nominee Alejandro Mayorkas was grilled about his handling of a wealthy investor visa program in the Obama administration.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden’s immigration bill faces difficult path in Senate
President-elect Joe Biden has promised to introduce a sweeping immigration bill. Republicans already are calling it a 'mass amnesty' proposal.
Policy · 117th Congress
Court dumps Trump ‘Affordable Clean Energy’ plan
Biden's EPA will rewrite the plan for cutting carbon emissions from power plants, which it already planned to do.