Policy · 116th Congress
At the state level, no shortage of COVID-19 policies or spats
States’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have created a patchwork of policies and, in some states, opportunities for intrastate political skirmishes.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Navy removing more sailors from stricken aircraft carrier
USS Theodore Roosevelt, currently making a port visit in Guam, has been hit with nearly 100 COVID-19 infections and counting.
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Defense industry on sidelines, for now, during pandemic fight
The federal government has not asked the sprawling defense industrial base to switch over to make products directly related to dealing with coronavirus.
Policy · 116th Congress
Small businesses can apply for forgivable COVID-19 loans Friday
The administration gives guidance to small businesses on how to borrow to meet payroll and other essential costs during the pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Could coronavirus bring back infrastructure week?
President Donald Trump on Tuesday joined a growing chorus of lawmakers and lobbyists proposing massive spending on infrastructure.
Policy · 116th Congress
Coronavirus could overwhelm legal help for America’s poor
Civil legal aid groups face an unprecedented crunch as the nation’s poor take the brunt of the faltering economy and skyrocketing unemployment numbers.
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Insurers call for federal fund to help coronavirus-impaired businesses
Mutual insurance and property casualty insurance industriy groups are seeking a federal business continuity fund to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Beef costs are up at stores, but futures are down. Senators want to know why
Grassley and other senators are wondering why prices are falling in the cattle markets, but beef prices are rising in the grocery stores.
Policy · 116th Congress
IG finds more ‘significant concerns’ with FBI surveillance of Trump campaign adviser
In December, the DOJ inspector general identified “significant concerns” with how the FBI handled applications to surveil the former Trump campaign adviser.
Congress · 116th Congress
DeWine’s quick response to coronavirus looks prescient now
Ohio Gov, Mike DeWine has had to make some tough, unpopular decisions in confronting coronavirus, but he has earned support from both sides of the aisle.
Congress · 116th Congress
Final rule on fuel economy rollback opens door for lawsuits
The administration finalizes a vehicle emissions relaxation that is on a collision course with California and other states that want tougher standards.
Policy · 116th Congress
Blockchain could transform supply chains, aid in COVID-19 fight
Advocates of blockchain say the distributed ledger technology could help locate vital supplies, a potential that could prove useful in fighting a pandemic
Policy · 116th Congress
Former Fed chairwoman warns ‘prolonged recession’ possible
Janet Yellen, the former chairwoman of the Federal Reserve, warned Monday that the longer the economy is locked down, the worse the recession will be. But she added she was encouraged by the actions of the Fed and the Congress.
Policy · 116th Congress
‘Dreamers’ fear loss of legal status as USCIS offices stay closed
DACA recipients, along with green card holders and other visa holders, need to submit biometric data in person to offices now closed because of coronavirus.
Policy · 116th Congress
CBO: Trump budget would cut trillions less from deficits
Administration's latest budget request would result in $5.4 trillion larger deficits than the White House originally estimated, the Congressional Budget Office says.
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The virus is bad enough without the bias
American schools are working to stop the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus, but they’re also struggling to stop the spread of something else — racism.
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Hotels see gap in rescue, seek Fed commercial mortgage bond aid
Hotel group says rescue bill forces them to make choices that will inevitably lead to laying off employees, the outcome Congress wants to avoid.
Policy · 116th Congress
Partial safety ban lifted at Army bio lab, lawmakers say
But the lab is still under a cloud because of concerns in Defense Department and Army leadership circles about alleged financial mismanagement.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pentagon watchdog to oversee coronavirus spending
Glenn Fine will head a team charged with ensuring effective and fair implementation of the $2.3 trillion measure aimed at bankrolling the COVID-19 fight.
Policy · 116th Congress
CBP turns back unaccompanied children, citing COVID-19 fears
Trump administration officials say the policy reflects full implementation of travel restrictions for the northern and southern borders announced March 20.