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Senators fight over last-minute adds to coronavirus aid bill
Negotiators pledged to reach an agreement on what could be a $2 trillion stimulus package, as economic and human toll of coronavirus pandemic mounts.
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Working at home? Why not respond to the census!
The 2020 census began this month, and the Bureau has suspended its door-to-door operation until at least April due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Senate appropriators might switch to virtual hearings
The Senate Appropriations Committee could soon jump on the telework bandwagon by holding virtual hearings, Chairman Richard C. Shelby of Alabama said.
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House Republicans cancel late April retreat over coronavirus
House Republicans' late April policy retreat has been indefinitely postponed amid ongoing uncertainty about how long the coronavirus pandemic will last.
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No final stimulus deal yet; negotiators say Tuesday’s the day
Principals negotiating a $2 trillion economic rescue package reported substantial progress late Monday, with a deal potentially on Tuesday morning.
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Self-swab coronavirus tests face regulatory and logistic issues
Companies hope to sell self-administered coronavirus tests but FDA will crack down on those marketing them over questions of accuracy, logistics and costs.
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Remote voting? Rand Paul COVID-19 diagnosis prompts more discussion
President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed the idea of Congress setting up remote voting procedures “on a temporary basis.”
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No deal yet on stimulus as stock market teeters on the edge
A massive economic stimulus package suffered a setback late Sunday when the Senate refused to advance the measure in a key procedural vote.
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Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus, under quarantine
Kentucky GOP Sen. Rand Paul tested positive for coronavirus and is under quarantine, but is "feeling fine," his office announced on Twitter Sunday.
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Democrats want bigger coronavirus appropriation in Senate bill
Senate Democratic Whip Richard J. Durbin says appropropriations portion of Senate GOP’s economic stimulus bill is “likely” to get bigger.
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Senate GOP preps stimulus text; Democrats say no deal yet
The top four congressional leaders plan to huddle with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Sunday morning to try to wrap up a massive COVID-19 economic relief package.
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California Rep. Mark DeSaulnier in critical condition with pneumonia
California Rep. Mark DeSaulnier in critical condition with pneumonia - House
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Coronavirus aid talks progress as GOP pitches unemployment plan
Democrats seek "unemployment insurance on steroids" for a coronavirus stimulus aid package. It's not clear whether the GOP was willing to go that far.
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Deal close, negotiators to reconvene Saturday on stimulus
Top Senate and White House negotiators broke up marathon talks on a mega-economic stimulus package late Friday and will meet again at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
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How this congresswoman is using yoga (and not the Peloton bike) to stay sane in quarantine
Rep. Stephanie Murphy, an avid runner, has been using her yoga routine to keep up her spirits while duirng self-quarantine .
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Trump’s continued use of ‘Chinese virus’ label puts people at risk, Takano says
Trump’s continued use of ‘Chinese virus’ label puts people at risk, Takano says - Uncategorized
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Photos of the week ending March 20, 2020
As Congress tries to confront the coronavirus effects on the economy, life in Washington becomes defined by social distancing and working from home.
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Keep some distance … from Congress: Congressional Hits and Misses
Mitt Romney was welcomed into the Yang Gang, Andrew Cuomo quarreled with his brother on CNN, and Arnold Schwarzenegger showed off his quarantine buddies.
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Trump ally Debbie Lesko gains clout
Debbie Lesko’s vociferous speeches on the House Judiciary Committee made her a star in conservative media and garnered high praise from the White House.
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Campus Notebook: Missing the windowless Dunkin’ during COVID-19 pandemic
Staffers describe what it's like working while practicing social distancing, two beloved lawmakers remembered and Capitol complex closures.