Policy · 116th Congress
Trump admin must accept new DACA applications, court rules
[jwp-video n=”1″] Friday’s District Court ruling comes after mounting pressure from both Democrats and advocacy groups.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Trump’s move on key environment law feeds Democrats’ strategy
That proposal received more than 1 million public comments. Democrats have been hammering climate change as a topic in recent weeks.
Policy · 116th Congress
Supreme Court allows Florida to enforce felon voting rights law
But on July 1, the U.S.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump signs Hong Kong sanctions law, revokes special trade privileges
Last year, the United States had a $26.1 billion trade goods surplus with Hong Kong [jwp-video n=”1″] The legislation signed by Trump requires the sanctioning of Chinese officials deemed to have
Policy · 116th Congress
Experts: Public trust in science, data key to COVID-19 vaccine credibility
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Policy · 116th Congress
Amid pandemic, Pentagon would cut ‘chem-bio’ protections
[jwp-video n=”1″] Throughout the Trump administration, spending on the chem-bio program has lagged behind the rate of surge in the wider defense budget.
Policy · 116th Congress
As payroll support nears an end, airline unions seek renewal
‘Depressed’ environment “The reality is that United simply cannot continue at our current payroll level past Oct. 1 in an environment where travel demand is so depressed,” the airline, which
Policy · 116th Congress
Citing census delay, New Jersey looks to push legislative redistricting to 2023
[jwp-video n=”1″] In New Jersey, Republicans including Assemblyman Chris DePhillips argued the bill passed Thursday went too far, pointing out that the resolution would amend the constitution
Policy · 116th Congress
Facing pressure, Census Bureau says it will clarify roles of two political appointees
[jwp-video n=”1″] Those concerns were echoed by statements from the American Economic Association, which said the appointment “raises questions” about the agency’s adherence to professional
Policy · 116th Congress
Defense spending bill finds creative ways to shift billions
The new House bill contains, of course, $1 billion for the fund, which is called the National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account.
Policy · 116th Congress
CDC to revise school reopening guidance
[jwp-video n=”1″] “We don’t want the guidance from CDC to be a reason why schools don’t open,” he said.
Policy · 116th Congress
Workplace testing for coronavirus remains a challenge
[jwp-video n=”1″] Maeve O’Meara, CEO of employer consultancy Castlight Health, said testing will likely be industry-specific, with more vulnerable employers like airlines taking the lead.
Policy · 116th Congress
Supreme Court upholds Trump administration birth control rules
[jwp-video n=”1″] Alito, issued a concurrence joined by Gorsuch.
Policy · 116th Congress
Foreign students’ dilemma: Risk COVID-19 exposure or deportation?
Around 1 million students from around the world study at the U.S. institutions on temporary visas, according to the New American Economy, a bipartisan organization in favor of immigration reform.
Policy · 116th Congress
Back-to-school looms for kids without Wi-Fi — and Congress
[jwp-video n=”1″] About 12 million children in the United States lack high-speed internet access at home, according to the Joint Economic Committee.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Social media platforms gird for 78 days of disinformation chaos after Election Day
[jwp-video n=”1″] Lawmakers and disinformation experts say social media companies must be prepared to confront the likely onslaught of lies and misleading information during that period.
Policy · 116th Congress
Medicaid enrollment increase puts pressure on state budgets
The House passed a COVID-19 relief bill (HR 6800) in May that would increase the FMAP bump for states to 14 percent from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, then drop it back to the 6.2 percent bump until
Policy · 116th Congress
Public health experts worry CDC is being stifled on COVID-19
[jwp-video n=”1″] The CDC has had two telephone press briefings since March. That’s far less publicity than during earlier, less devastating epidemics.
Policy · 116th Congress
Investors want details on bonds that pay for police misconduct
Banks hired by Los Angeles to underwrite 2009 and 2010 judgment obligation bonds collected more than $1 million in fees.