Policy · 116th Congress
Governors partner to plan reopening
Six East Coast governors are forming a regional working group to determine when it will be safe to begin reopening their economies, and how they will do so.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Rural housing losses feared despite rescue spending
Two USDA housing programs get relief from rescue legislation, but supporters worry it won't be enough and fear a decline in housing supply.
Policy · 116th Congress
Institute sees Congress, Fed actions driving fast recovery
Economists expect economy to rebound in 2021
Policy · 116th Congress
Lawmakers prod USDA to aid local food growers hit by pandemic
Senators say pandemic has added to costs for growers who are the backbone of the farm-to-table movement and urge the USDA to help them.
Policy · 116th Congress
Virus forebodes a mental health crisis
Experts worry the current mental health infrastructure is not enough to support the uptick in services necessary during the health crisis.
Policy · 116th Congress
Fishing fleets say NOAA observers are too risky amid pandemic
Crowded fishing boats are no place for data-collecting observers during a deadly pandemic, say fleet owners. NOAA has started granting waivers.
Policy · 116th Congress
Cassidy says Interior will speed waiving of royalty fees for oil firms
The head of the Interior Department agreed to “quickly process” oil companies’ requests about royalty payments, according to a key Gulf Coast Republican.
Policy · 116th Congress
Calls grow for Trump to relax humanitarian sanctions on Iran
Even some of the most hawkish voices on Iran call for modifications to the sanctions regime to facilitate the flow of humanitarian goods into the country.
Policy · 116th Congress
No deal on fresh coronavirus aid package
A partisan stalemate over additional coronavirus relief widened after Republicans and Democrats couldn't agree on a quick small-business loan infusion.
Policy · 116th Congress
CBP returns thousands of migrants since COVID-19 order
Customs and Border Protection has returned more than 6,000 migrants at the border without papers since COVID-19-related restrictions were put in place.
Policy · 116th Congress
Fed adds Main Street business, municipal and state lending aid
The Fed takes a new role in the economy with lending to businesses, states and municipalities struggling under the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Tough task ahead in doling out medical provider funds
Tough task ahead in doling out medical provider funds -
Policy · 116th Congress
Pilots urge FAA to require airlines to follow CDC precautions
Attendants won't have to sit together in jump seats or don oxygen masks in safety demonstrations, FAA says regarding goal of limiting coronavirus spread.
Policy · 116th Congress
Congress works on SBA aid bill amid overwhelming demand
Congress works on SBA aid bill amid overwhelming demand - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Children’s advocates want more COVID-19 protections
Children are far less likely to contract a serious case of the disease, but advocates argue more can be done to alleviate its many effects on them.
Policy · 116th Congress
Virus exposure risk scares transport workers, threatens supply chain
Virus exposure risk scares transport workers, threatens supply chain - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump considers letting small casino businesses get loans to cover payroll
The president said he would consider concerns raised by small casinos and gambling businesses that can't access emergency loans amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
In letter to lawmakers, insurers say pandemic cost is too great
Insurance groups say business continuity coverage alone would quickly eat up funds available for a wide range of losses. They call on Congress to help.
Policy · 116th Congress
Hospitals await details as emergency fund allocations begin
Hospitals hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic are not being prioritized in the first wave of money from the new $100 billion hospital emergency fund.
Policy · 116th Congress
FEMA allows export of health protective gear despite emergency
A regulation to restrict exports of PPE for health care workers includes an exemption for producers pursuant to “pre-existing commercial relationships.”