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Nonprofits unsure about small-business loan access as clock ticks
Larger tax-exempt organizations still face substantial uncertainty about whether and when they’ll be able to tap into the funds.
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Maj. Gen. William J. Walker named House sergeant-at-arms, first Black man in post
Walker has 39 years of military experience, most recently as commanding general of the D.C. National Guard.
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Senate clears PPP bill, extending loan applications through May
The Senate passed a bill that will give small businesses two more months to apply for forgivable loans under the Paycheck Protection Program.
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Emergency preparedness training is optional for lawmakers, staff, but some look for a mandate
Congressional staff and lawmakers are being offered optional emergency preparedness training, but some are looking to make that mandatory.
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Sanders rolls out nearly $3 trillion in tax increase proposals
Bernie Sanders unveiled proposals to raise taxes by at least $2.8 trillion in a pair of bills that he said would “end our rigged tax code.”
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Lawmakers alarmed at social media making money off ‘addiction’
Pallone: Facebook, Google and Twitter rely on algorithms that promote conspiratorial, divisive and extremist content to make more money.
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House panel leader vows end to ‘racial discrimination’ at USDA
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack agrees that USDA must build trust with Black farmers after decades of discrimination.
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Lawmakers push to prohibit permanent fencing around the Capitol complex
A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to prevent the construction of a permanent fence around the Capitol complex.
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Senate Democrats welcome Biden ‘signal’ on nixing filibuster if Republicans obstruct
President Joe Biden opened the door to supporting the elimination of the Senate filibuster if Republicans keep blocking Democrats' agenda.
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Schumer lays out ambitious spring, early summer agenda
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer plans to bring up civil and voting rights, health and gun safety and economic recovery legislation.
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Outer fence surrounding the Capitol complex is down
The outer perimeter fence that was installed to protect the Capitol complex after the Jan. 6 attack has been removed.
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Lawmakers quibble over extent of military’s extremism problem
Following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, there is little agreement between the two parties on the extent of the military's extremism problem.
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Democrats’ corporate responsibility bill targets plastic waste
The measure is part of an effort by Democratic lawmakers to stem the millions of tons of plastic dumped into the world’s oceans every year.
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Americans at military bases overseas struggle to get COVID-19 vaccine
For deployed troops and their families, a lack of COVID-19 vaccines available at overseas military bases has become frustrating.
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Hearing on Black farmers puts Vilsack’s past and future on view
Agriculture secretary Vilsack will testify to a House panel along with the USDA official he forced out in 2010, and then sought to rehire.
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White House promises Asian American liaison after Democrats threaten confirmation votes
The White House will appoint an Asian American Pacific Islander liaison, allaying concerns of senators who threatened to derail nominees.
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As deadline nears, Senate Democrats pick up GOP support to extend PPP
As the March 31 expiration of the Paycheck Protection Programs approaches, Senate Democrats get closer to the support needed to extend it.
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Duckworth to vote ‘no’ on Biden nominees unless they are minorities, LGBTQ
Sen. Tammy Duckworth says she will vote against Biden nominees who are straight and white until she is satisfied with diversity concerns.
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Young confirmed as OMB deputy director
The Senate confirmed Shalanda Young on Tuesday for White House deputy budget director, by a vote of 63-37.
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Yellen, Powell say pandemic aid averted worst economic blow
Recovery has moved faster than expected, but there’s still a ways to go, the economic officials said at a hearing on the pandemic response.