Policy · 116th Congress
Witness stirs painful memories for two lawmakers
Two lawmakers, a Republican and Democrat, recall painful experiences from decades ago when a witness describes what it's like to become homeless.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Stimulus bond fix may boost local governments more than cash
Stimulus bond fix may boost local governments more than cash -
Policy · 116th Congress
Economic rescue package stretches jobless benefits
Economists see signs of an income transfer program in the unemployment benefit provisions in the economic rescue package enacted by Congress last week.
Policy · 116th Congress
FDA is pushed to further loosen hand sanitizer guidelines
87 members of Congress urge FDA to allow the liquor industry to use its undenatured alcohol in the emergency production of hand sanitizer.
Policy · 116th Congress
Advocates see flaws as EPA eases compliance rules in crisis
Advocates see flaws as EPA eases compliance rules in crisis -
Policy · 116th Congress
Stimulus bill includes long-sought change to harbor fund
Stimulus bill includes long-sought change to harbor fund -
Policy · 116th Congress
Pandemic pushes states to vote-by-mail, bringing new challenges
Pandemic pushes states to vote-by-mail, bringing new challenges - Elections
Policy · 116th Congress
State Department agrees to process more farm worker visas
The State Department bows to pressure from the farm sector and will resume handling visa applications for laborers needed for spring planting
Congress · 116th Congress
House debates coronavirus bill under procedural threat
The House on Friday opened debate on the $2.3 trillion coronavirus economic stimulus bill that is supported by both parties.
Policy · 116th Congress
Coronavirus-related college closures complicate census count
Millions of students have left college campuses because of the coronavirus — making an already slippery population harder to count in this year’s census.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus pandemic presents additional hurdles for abortion access
Conservative states are restricting access to abortion as a nonessential service during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving women in some places without options.
Policy · 116th Congress
Army lab fights coronavirus and its own demons
Fort Detrick has gained newfound attention, but the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases, or USAMRIID, is under a cloud.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
COVID-19 complication: PACs can’t deliver promised checks
As the crucial end of the first quarter looms and campaigns are also trying to operate virtually, some PACs need to get two signatures on every check.
Congress · 116th Congress
Jobless claims soar as House considers added benefits
Labor Dept. reports skyrocketing unemployment claims on Thursday as House prepares to take up bill that would increase unemployment compensation.
Policy · 116th Congress
Antitrust cops to speed collaboration reviews in COVID-19 fight
Antitrust regulators are pledging to quickly review proposed collaborations among businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Community health centers face patient surge, financial worries
Community health centers face patient surge, financial worries - Coronavirus
Policy · 116th Congress
Bloom or bust: One industry’s struggle with coronavirus
The flower industry is one of many facing daunting prospects as world economies stagnate because of the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Investors managing $4.7 trillion urge firms to resist layoffs amid pandemic
Investors told executives that companies' long-term success depends on the long-term success of employees and recommended five steps during the pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
States seek food-stamp flexibility as pandemic limits options
States seek flexibility for food-stamp recipients who can't necessarily buy where they usually do because of efforts to contain COVID-19.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi lays out Democrats’ priorities for next round of coronavirus legislation
Speaker Pelosi laid out Democratic demands for next phase of legislative coronavirus response — a day before the House is to vote on Senate-passed bill.