Policy · 116th Congress
Census Bureau to launch coronavirus survey
The Census Bureau will track changes among small businesses and the American public due to the coronavirus pandemic in a pair of surveys.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Latest aid bill has funds for providers; advocates say more is needed
The fourth economic aid bill addressing the coronavirus pandemic includes $75 billion for medical providers and $25 billion to increase testing capacity.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump vows to bolster oil industry, but it isn’t asking for help
The American Petroleum Institute has opposed a government intervention in oil markets, saying private lenders should provide liquidity for the industry.
Policy · 116th Congress
FDA authorizes first at-home COVID-19 test
Testing limitations have been a major problem in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
AFL-CIO’s Trumka rejects reopening without safety measures
Labor leader Richard Trumka says workers must have the right to refuse to work if they fear catching the COVID-19 disease.
Policy · 116th Congress
Paycheck relief loans give fintech a chance to showcase strengths
Financial technology firms want to showcase their ability to get government aid to businesses quickly during the pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump announces temporary suspension of green cards
President Donald Trump said the 60-day immigration suspension would affect green card holders, but not temporary workers on nonimmigrant visas.
Policy · 116th Congress
New aid bill would open SBA economic injury funds to farmers
The Senate responds to the SBA and tells it to make economic rescue money available to farm operations. The agency had said it needed Congress to act.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pentagon falls short on its cyber hygiene goals, GAO says
Pentagon has not implemented key cyber hygiene practices and may be more vulnerable now with so many employees working remotely
Policy · 116th Congress
US border restrictions extended for another month
Travel and asylum restrictions remain in place at the northern and southern U.S. borders amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the administration said Monday.
Policy · 116th Congress
EPA and Interior ease rules amid pandemic as repeal window nears
Top political officials at EPA and Interior have been currently active in pursuing slates of policies with repercussions that will likely stretch for years.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump’s deferral of a few duties falls short for some importers
Trump, citing the pandemic, opens door to tariff deferrals, but some importers are disappointed that he didn't go much farther
Policy · 116th Congress
Truckers took a pass in first recovery bill, but not this time
Truckers took a pass in first recovery bill, but not this time - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Medicare chief says COVID-19 patient ethnicity data coming next month
African Americans and other minorities are particularly at risk for the coronavirus. Federal officials say they will release demographic data in May.
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Trump’s pick for Pentagon watchdog prompts questions
Trump's pick for Pentagon watchdog prompts questions - Defense
Policy · 116th Congress
Oil prices fall below zero and Trump sees a buying opportunity
Economy's pandemic-driven swoon continues to hammer markets. Oil-state lawmakers press for federal action.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pandemic threatens to delay Pentagon weapons production
New military ships, planes and other programs could be delayed by three months, thanks to the global coronavirus outbreak.
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Shell is latest to pledge net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050
Oil company's step follows letter from BlackRock CEO urging corporate climate action. Congress, meanwhile, has been unable to act.
Policy · 116th Congress
Lawmakers’ inaction on loans adds uncertainty to small business
Bankers around the country describe the frantic effort by small businesses to apply for federal loans and the bankers' effort to navigate the SBA.
Policy · 116th Congress
ICE’s COVID-19 test figures hint at health crisis in detention
ICE currently has 32,000 people in custody. It confirmed that coronavirus tests were given to more than 300 detainees. More than one-third tested positive.