Policy · 117th Congress
‘Forever chemical’ response may push costs to water utilities
Federal efforts to address pollution by so-called forever chemicals may push increased costs onto water and wastewater agencies.
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Policy · 117th Congress
EPA sets stricter advisories for ‘forever chemicals’ in water
The EPA released health warnings for drinking water with trace amounts of so-called forever chemicals.
Policy · 117th Congress
FDA panel gives green light to pediatric COVID-19 vaccines
Those under 5 are the last group eligible for the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, and shots could go out as soon as next week.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers who ran on ‘SALT’ relief prepare to face voters
Democrats who previously campaigned on addressing the cap on deducting state and local taxes are running out of time to do so.
Policy · 117th Congress
Access, hesitancy loom over COVID-19 vaccine rollout for toddlers
Adults had plenty of opportunities to get their COVID-19 vaccines. But it won't be as easy for those under age of 5.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court ends challenge over ‘public charge’ rule
States including Arizona and Texas wanted to defend a Trump-era rule making it harder for low-income immigrants to qualify for green cards.
Congress · 117th Congress
Mental health becomes focal point of Senate gun framework
The Senate’s gun violence framework expands mental health treatment, but there's little connection between gun violence and mental illness.
Congress · 117th Congress
Bicameral appropriations talks stalled as House charges ahead
Negotiations on a spending ceiling to govern the fiscal 2023 appropriations process have ground to a halt.
Policy · 117th Congress
SEC’s new crypto enforcers are coming for DeFi, lawyers say
Lawyers say the SEC's boosting of cryptocurrency enforcement will put more scrutiny on decentralized finance platforms and NFTs.
Policy · 117th Congress
Future of DACA program remains uncertain, a decade after it began
A permanent legislative solution for 'Dreamers' appears elusive as midterm elections approach and tensions rise over border security.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court limits relief for certain detained immigrants
Two opinions make it harder for detained immigrants to fight to be released on bond while their cases proceed.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats seek national plan for protecting abortion
With a Supreme Court decision on abortion looming, Democrats urge President Joe Biden to make moves to protect some types of abortion access.
Policy · 117th Congress
White House lays out new migration commitments
The White House on Friday announced a slate of new initiatives to address irregular migration in the Western Hemisphere.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers explore options for Ukraine war crimes investigations
Prohibition on U.S. support to the International Criminal Court has lawmakers searching for other ways to assist investigations of Russians.
Congress · 117th Congress
House passes ‘red flag’ bill in hopes of stemming shootings
The bill would allow federal courts to issue orders temporarily barring an individual from possessing firearms or ammunition.Â
Policy · 117th Congress
Labor Department urged to forgo retirement plans’ climate disclosures
The Labor Department is facing pressure to finish a proposed rule before requiring pension plans to disclose climate risk.
Policy · 117th Congress
White House to train health care workers in Latin America
The Biden administration hopes a plan to train health workers in Latin America will help stem the COVID-19 pandemic and future health crises.
Congress · 117th Congress
House Armed Services panel backs Biden’s Navy shipbuilding plan
The House Armed Services Committee will hew closely to President Biden's budget request in authorizing Navy shipbuilding next year.
Congress · 117th Congress
Bipartisan crypto bill outlines regulatory, tax framework
New legislation would treat cryptocurrency as a commodity and give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulatory authority.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden’s packed agenda for Summit of the Americas
President Joe Biden will have a packed agenda when he arrives in Los Angeles Wednesday for the Summit of the Americas.