Policy · 116th Congress
Lawmakers, tech companies struggle to curb coronavirus disinformation
Social media platforms take some disinformation down but studies show that among the most influential posts are those put up by robots
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Policy · 116th Congress
Democrats: CDC ‘sidelined’ by Trump during pandemic response
CDC Director Robert Redfield faced criticism of the Trump administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Redfield stressed the importance of wearing masks.
Policy · 116th Congress
Hemp industry asks Congress to help on FDA guidance
The hemp industry wants Congress to direct the FDA to write rules for CBD in food additives and dietary supplements. It also wants pandemic aid money.
Policy · 116th Congress
Senate clears PPP bill in second try Wednesday
The Senate cleared a bill Wednesday evening that would modify the forgivable loan program for small businesses affected by COVID-19.
Policy · 116th Congress
Renewable energy projects get a pandemic break from IRS
Deadline for finishing projects benefitting from the renewable energy tax credit was extended because of pandemic-driven construction delays.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump orders halt to U.S. flights by Chinese air carriers
Ban by the Department of Transportation responds to China's prohibition of U.S. airlines to and from that nation.
Policy · 116th Congress
Colleges weigh how to confront COVID-19 as they plan to reopen
A likely resurgence of COVID-19 in the fall and winter is challenging colleges who are trying to bring back students and staff safely.
Policy · 116th Congress
Labor IG departs amid fraud dispute over jobless benefits
Labor appropriators in both chambers urged a quick replacement of the departing inspector general in order to oversee pandemic aid
Policy · 116th Congress
Top health lawmakers push HHS on COVID-19 Medicaid payments
Leaders from health committees in both chambers penned a letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar demanding relief funding be distributed to Medicaid providers.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate confirms Miller to be pandemic inspector general
Brian Miller, the new pandemic inspector general, told senators he would report pressure to drop audits or investigations to Congress
Policy · 116th Congress
Homeland Security grossly understated family separations, watchdog says
Dozens more migrant children were separated from their parents than reported in 2018, when Trump implemented his "zero tolerance" policy, says an IG report.
Congress · 116th Congress
Sources: House Democrats plan Wednesday rollout of highway bill
Measure is expected to closely mirror a framework offered by Democrats in January, including climate resilience provisions.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pandemic gives Navy ‘opportunity’ to revise its long-term plans
Even before the pandemic hit the service hard, the U.S. Navy was in rough seas. Then novel coronavirus outbreaks took two battle force ships out of commission, including one of the four aircraft carriers based in the Pacific.
Policy · 116th Congress
As COVID-19 spurs cashless purchases, Congress mulls a limit
Some members of Congress say the pandemic heightens the urgency to help poorer, unbanked consumers retain choices as consumers.
Policy · 116th Congress
Senate panel provides preview for next COVID-19 relief bill
Witnesses told Senate Banking panel members that federal aid to states and localities has the best chance of containing COVID-19 economic damage.
Policy · 116th Congress
Protests may add COVID-19 cases and compound racial disparities
Protests over police brutality are both increasing the risk of COVID-19 transmission and forcing a conversation about inequality in health care.
Policy · 116th Congress
Report: Deforestation, linked to pandemics, increased in 2019
Loss of forest acreage raises concerns about increased animal-human interaction, which experts say can lead to new pandemics.
Policy · 116th Congress
Delta: Aid means it can’t fire workers, but it can cut hours
The company has been criticized for cutting hours after receiving $5.4 billion in aid. It contends that's different than cutting pay; Democrats disagree.
Policy · 116th Congress
Navy has challenges keeping ships in shape during pandemic
There is one agency whose efforts, to some, fall short: the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Policy · 116th Congress
States lose some Clean Water Act authority under new EPA rule
States have less say in issuing Clean Water Act permits under an EPA rule finalized Monday as the Trump administration and conservative lawmakers seek to speed energy projects. %