Policy · 116th Congress
Boeing to lay off thousands; forgoing federal aid for now
The company will cut its workforce by 10 percent and reduce its 787 Dreamliner production in an effort to stem its bleeding amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Bipartisan group of lawmakers seeks COVID-19 mental health funds
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling for an emergency infusion of mental health and addiction funding to be added to the next coronavirus package.
Policy · 116th Congress
Democrats, tort lawyers pan McConnell’s liability immunity idea
Sen. Mitch McConnell's proposal to overhaul tort law amid the COVID-19 serves a long-time GOP goal - and was panned by Democrats.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus-hammered state budgets worse off than feared: report
The COVID-19 pandemic could cost state governments $650 billion over the next three years, according to a new report released as federal aid talks heat up.
Policy · 116th Congress
Fauci: Experimental COVID-19 drug remdesivir shows promise
Patients treated with the potential COVID-19 drug recovered in an average of 11 days, four days more quickly than patients who did not get it. Anthony Fauci of the NIH called it "a very important proof of concept.”
Policy · 116th Congress
Your dating, travel or dining app now might have a lobbyist
Makers of apps are forming their own lobbying coalition after early rounds of coronavirus relief excluded many companies backed by venture capital.
Policy · 116th Congress
US, China absent from international vaccine effort
US, China absent from international vaccine effort - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Amazon workers tally virus cases, voice alarms about risks
Employees at Amazon say they are pressured to claim they are following social distancing guidelines when that's not always true.
Policy · 116th Congress
Painkillers, sedatives in short supply during COVID-19 pandemic
A shortage of painkillers and sedatives for COVID-19 patients is causing concerned hospital groups to seek changes to increase the supply of these drugs.
Policy · 116th Congress
Citing pandemic, coal lobby seeks lower tax for black-lung care
Cash flow is tight, say industry representatives, making the black-lung tax onerous. Miner advocates call request 'outrageous.'
Policy · 116th Congress
McConnell nixes infrastructure in next economic recovery bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is putting the kibosh on including an infrastructure plan in the next round of coronavirus spending.
Policy · 116th Congress
Democrats cite overcrowding as park reopenings are planned
As the Interior Department prepares to reopen parks and public lands, Democrats have concerns about reports of overcrowding at parks amid the pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
States navigate jobless flood at different speeds
Florida lags other states in handling the surge in initial unemployment claims filed since the COVID-19 pandemic starting shutting down businesses
Policy · 116th Congress
Chamber urges common federal, state, local reopening guideline
The chamber favors a 'best practices' approach rather than regulation as businesses begin to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Policy · 116th Congress
House panel chairman urges agriculture road map for pandemics
House Agriculture Chairman Collin Peterson says he'll back more aid to the agriculture sector, but only with more oversight of how the money is used
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 concerns prompt new interest in cashless payments
Some House Republicans back bill that would reduce physical contact between a consumer and payment terminals and related objects in in-store purchases
Policy · 116th Congress
AI researchers seeking COVID-19 answers face hurdles
An effort to have artificial intelligence read and analyze all the world's articles on coronavirus is proving to be more difficult than first envisioned
Policy · 116th Congress
Airlines get break from service requirements
Grants and loans from the recovery measure came with mandates to continue serving all airports on their schedules. Exceptions have been made.
Policy · 116th Congress
Despite McConnell comment, states can’t go bankrupt, only default
Sen. McConnell proposes a bankruptcy option that isn't available to states. States can default, a choice that would bring long-term costs.
Policy · 116th Congress
Chance for Congress to fix public health gaps could close fast
Lawmakers want more funding and long-term publicy health system changes as COVID-19 rages, but the tendency for cooperation tends to wane when crises ease.