Policy · 116th Congress
Farm lenders want a retooled Paycheck Protection Program
Farm lenders say the Small Business program to provide payroll aid to small businesses puts agriculture "at the back of the line"
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Policy · 116th Congress
NIH announces strategy for developing COVID-19 drugs, vaccines
NIH announces strategy for developing COVID-19 drugs, vaccines - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
As workers face virus risks, employers seek liability limits
As workers face virus risks, employers seek liability limits - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
USDA unveils $19 billion aid plan for farmers, food industry
The USDA will buy from local and regional food distributors to steer aid to food banks, community and faith-based organizations that serve the poor.
Policy · 116th Congress
Census delay could help get better count of diverse communities
Few households on tribal reservations have responded online to the census so far, but those areas usually rely on in-person counting efforts.
Policy · 116th Congress
Treasury seeks to clarify legal humanitarian trade with Iran
Treasury seeks to clarify legal humanitarian trade with Iran - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
ACLU sees stronger privacy safeguards in COVID-19 tracking apps
ACLU says mobile phone apps being developed to track and trace those who test positive for COVID-19 could have enough privacy features to be widely used
Policy · 116th Congress
Unions, employers want pension relief included in coronavirus aid talks
A rescue plan for union pensions nearing insolvency due to the coronavirus pandemic is back on the negotiating table.
Policy · 116th Congress
Obama small-business chief says Democrats should act now on loan funds
Karen G. Mills, who led the Small Business Administration under President Barack Obama, says there's no time to delay replenishing loan program.
Policy · 116th Congress
Some state officials skeptical of push to quickly open economy
Some state officials skeptical of push to quickly open economy - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
CBP officers demand more protective gear amid COVID fears
Union representing border officers want more personal protective equipment and flexible schedules during the coronavirus pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Oil-state governors seek renewable fuel waiver for refiners
Refiners say the economy's swoon makes the requirements too costly. Biofuel backers say their industry is suffering as well.
Policy · 116th Congress
Massive coronavirus aid bill to cost a little less than sticker price
The legislation will cost $1.8 trillion over the next decade, the CBO estimated. Lawmakers and analysts had pegged the price tag at about $2.3 trillion.
Policy · 116th Congress
EPA finalizes eased mercury emissions rule
Changes to the Obama-era rule are expected to benefit the coal industry. Other energy companies have already invested for compliance.
Congress · 116th Congress
Restaurant owners: Small biz program not enough to save industry
Independent restaurant owners say the small-business loan program created last month won't be enough to save their industry.
Policy · 116th Congress
Senators scrutinize FTC powers to curb COVID-19 price gouging
Sens. Moran, R-Kan., and Blumenthal, D-Conn., want the FTC to start cracking down on price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Labor officials see uneven progress on jobless benefits
Congress enacted the benefits to contain economic damage from the COVID-19 pandemic as businesses closed amid officials’ efforts to reduce social contact.
Policy · 116th Congress
Census delays pose risks for legislative map drawing
The Census Bureau's latest plan for a delayed 2020 census could mean chaos for states drawing new legislative maps next year.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pentagon juggles transparency, obfuscation in COVID-19 age
For the Pentagon, one major challenge that has emerged is how much information to divulge about the health of the troops.
Policy · 116th Congress
H-1B workers lose jobs, legal status amid pandemic
Foreign workers whose legal status is tied to their employment face deportation amid mass layoffs and closed immigration offices.