Policy · 117th Congress
Colonial restarts pipeline amid debate over federal role
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg characterized fuel shortages from ransomware attack as evidence of need for infrastructure funds.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Delayed COVID-19 worker protections attract crush of lobbyists
The rules are meant to respond to the clusters of infections in crowded workplaces but arrive more than a year after outbreaks began.
Policy · 117th Congress
Medicare cost crunch raises questions in telehealth debate
Telemedicine advocates are battling twin fears about potentially higher spending and fraud — two concerns they call unfounded.
Policy · 117th Congress
CDC advisers give Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine green light for use in young teens
The CDC panel's recommendation of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young teens follows Food and Drug Administration authorization.
Policy · 117th Congress
Defense officials sidestep questions on Afghan withdrawal plans
House Armed Services Committee presses for answers on meaning of ‘over-the-horizon’ approach touted by Pentagon
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden health team plans for potential COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
An administration adviser raised the possibility that booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine may be needed within the next year for some.
Policy · 117th Congress
Immigration emerges as policy response to slowed US growth
Immigration advocates say attracting more permanent residents and younger foreign grads could help reverse slow U.S. population growth.
Policy · 117th Congress
Disinformation can hurt you locally, too
ANALYSIS — A “whole of government” approach is the right strategy to stop harmful disinformation from spreading like wildfire.
Policy · 117th Congress
What does ‘conserved’ environment mean? Interior seeks an answer
The Biden administration touted its goal to conserve 30 percent of U.S. land and waters by 2030, even as it lacks a clear definition.
Policy · 117th Congress
Gensler: SEC’s social media focus is on fraud, not collusion
SEC chairman tells lawmakers at GameStop hearing that his agency isn't concerned with investors using social media to exchange ideas.
Policy · 117th Congress
Lawmakers push for action to reduce maternal deaths
House Oversight hearing examines ways to expand the perinatal workforce and reduce the effects of racism on Black maternal health in the U.S.
Policy · 117th Congress
Huge Treasury cash pile might delay debt limit ‘drop dead’ date
The Treasury Department is projecting an unusually large cash balance by the end of July, which could delay action to suspend the debt limit.
Policy · 117th Congress
Partisan divides emerge over border infrastructure
Ground sensors, drones or other technology could end up as part of Biden's border infrastructure request. But what about that wall?
Congress · 117th Congress
Tai says US backs WTO move to give poor countries vaccine access
The U.S. will back a World Trade Organization proposal that could make more COVID-19 vaccines available to poor countries.
Policy · 117th Congress
Off-put by offsets: Why some advocates doubt ‘net zero’ pledges
Offsetting carbon reductions do nothing to eliminate emissions, and they delay tough choices, according to critics.
Congress · 117th Congress
Small respite for Facebook as left and right slam ruling on Trump ban
Republicans call it censorship by Big Tech; Democrats say Facebook should do more to curb disinformation and hate speech
Policy · 117th Congress
Facebook oversight board upholds Trump ban, but opens door to his return
Review board says Facebook's ban did not conform to its own policies, and should be reviewed within six months
Policy · 117th Congress
Ripple case seen as precedent for cryptocurrency regulation
Ripple is taking on the SEC in its regulatory handling of the popular digital coin offering in a case that could set precedent.
Policy · 117th Congress
In India, Facebook and Twitter walk censorship tightrope with government
The social media giants removed about 100 posts in India following an emergency order by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government
Policy · 117th Congress
Congress, White House plan action on maternal health policies
The White House and Congress are seeking to build momentum on a policy solution to address rising rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.