Policy · 116th Congress
Members urge action on delayed military sexual assault proposals
Two key House members urged the Pentagon in writing Friday to take “immediate action” to strengthen the military’s fight against sexual assault and harassment.
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Policy · 116th Congress
School meal providers warn of tough times as they exhaust funds
School closures mean cafeteria operators can't collect revenue from students able to pay full price for meals, sell items a la carte or earn catering fees.
Policy · 116th Congress
Justice Department leaves ‘unresolved’ recommendations from 2016 election probes
The Justice Department hasn’t resolved several recommendations from a 2018 internal probe into the FBI’s actions ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
Policy · 116th Congress
USDA is key for food aid, but may lack speed in crisis
As the food supply chain broke down, the USDA struggled to make sure that agriculture products were getting to the lengthening lines at food pantries
Policy · 116th Congress
Post-9/11 public safety network tapped for COVID-19 response
The emergency network set up after the attacks of 9/11 has been used more than 50 times during the current pandemic emergency
Policy · 116th Congress
CDC guidance urges fewer health precautions than original plan
Trump administration officials softened the public health guidance that CDC planned to tell businesses and others that want to reopen.
Policy · 116th Congress
Maloney drafting pandemic insurance bill as COVID-19 shows gap
Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney is working on a bill that would set up pandemic risk insurance that would be open to voluntary participation from private insurers.
Policy · 116th Congress
National body bag shortage exacerbates funeral homes’ problems
Because of short supply, some body bags are reused two or three times. Sometimes the deceased person is wrapped in sheets and a mask is placed on the face.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump announces new model to improve national stockpile of supplies
The initiative aims to keep a rotating inventory of strategic supplies in the stockpile ahead of a potential second coronavirus wave this fall.
Policy · 116th Congress
Health official warns of potential COVID-19 vaccine problems
Rick Bright, who oversaw the administration's vaccine and drug investments before being transferred, says development could take longer than predicted.
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 amplifies racial disparities in maternal health
Black women are more likely to die while or after giving birth. COVID-19 may make such racial disparities in maternal health worse.
Policy · 116th Congress
New rules ease rest mandates for truck drivers
Government says the changes won't affect safety. Teamsters and safety advocates aren't so sure
Policy · 116th Congress
Small businesses expect long recovery from pandemic
Small businesses expect at least six months before they will start to recover, according to a new Census Bureau survey that captures life amid a pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Airlines, government at odds over passenger ‘contact tracing’
Airlines want the government to collect passenger identity data used for tracing passengers who may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus.
Policy · 116th Congress
EPA enforcement rollback challenged by attorneys general
The EPA is facing a legal challenge from Democratic attorneys general over its easing of enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
FBI, DHS announce probe of Chinese hacking of COVID-19 research
Hackers looking to steal information from U.S. researchers and organizations working on testing, treatments and vaccines for the coronavirus.
Policy · 116th Congress
Corporations pushing climate action return to Hill for virtual visit
Representatives from 330 companies pay a virtual visit to Capitol Hill to call for federal climate action, including a tax on carbon. Part of a campaign to pressure Congress to tackle climate change,
Policy · 116th Congress
Florida, Kentucky are slowest states in handling jobless claims
The different speeds at which states are rolling out unemployment benefits have workers in some places facing long delays in getting their jobless payments. Florida lags other states, Kentucky struggles and Indiana is the fifth-worst performing state.
Policy · 116th Congress
Green supporters see holes in Democrats’ recovery bill
House Democrats’ latest COVID-19 aid package has some of the party's allies frustrated with the exclusion of aid for clean energy and other priorities.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pilots demand recommended COVID-19 protocols be required
Airline pilots are at odds with carriers over how to keep crews and passengers safe during the pandemic, and are looking to Congress for uniform procedures.