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Policy · 116th Congress
Defense industry on sidelines, for now, during pandemic fight
[jwp-video n=”1″] But at this point, the federal government has not asked the sprawling defense industrial base, which includes giants like Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp., to switch over
Policy · 116th Congress
At the state level, no shortage of COVID-19 policies or spats
[jwp-video n=”1″] Abbott had not issued statewide orders as of Tuesday, but he issued an essential services order directing Texans to minimize contact with others, specifically nonessential
Policy · 116th Congress
Hospitals plan ventilator substitutes as shortage looms
[jwp-video n=”1″] Six specialty care groups released a statement last week warning about the dangers of using a ventilator for multiple patients, saying that should only be used in the most
Congress · 116th Congress
Pandemic dampens ‘Census Day’ as counting further delayed
Before the coronavirus pandemic, the Census Bureau planned to use April 1, “Census Day,” to kick off in-person counting and outreach efforts that are key to the 2020 count.
Policy · 116th Congress
Small businesses can apply for forgivable COVID-19 loans Friday
[jwp-video n=”1″] According to the Treasury fact sheet, the terms of the new loans will be the same for everyone.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus disrupts appropriations schedule
[jwp-video n=”1″] “While the Appropriations Committee does not have any hearings or markups scheduled at this time, the Committee staff is hard at work remotely,” he said in a statement.
Congress · 116th Congress
Final rule on fuel economy rollback opens door for lawsuits
The United Auto Workers is also opposed to diluting fuel efficiency standards for automobiles, Josh Nassar, legislative director for UAW, which represents more than 1 million auto-industry workers
Congress · 116th Congress
House may cancel recesses, extend legislative weeks for days lost to pandemic
[jwp-video n=”1″] “We will listen to the advice from medical experts as to when we can proceed with the business of Congress in Washington, so it is not possible to give a definitive return
Policy · 116th Congress
Beef costs are up at stores, but futures are down. Senators want to know why
Lawmakers say they remain concerned by declines in live cattle prices since Jan. 1 and the continued dip in those prices even as the public’s demand for meat rose as COVID-19 restrictions sparked
Opinion · 116th Congress
We can’t fight the coronavirus pandemic with a nursing shortage
All told, it’s as many as 1 in 8 nursing jobs that hospitals won’t be able to fill.
Policy · 116th Congress
IG finds more ‘significant concerns’ with FBI surveillance of Trump campaign adviser
[jwp-video n=”1″] The FBI requires case agents to keep a “Woods file” that contains documentation for every factual assertion in a FISA application and other information, Horowitz wrote.
Congress · 116th Congress
DeWine’s quick response to coronavirus looks prescient now
[jwp-video n=”1″] “He has decades of experience he’s drawing on,” says GOP Rep. Steve Stivers, who represents part of the state capital of Columbus and environs. “He’s making tough calls.
Policy · 116th Congress
Coronavirus could overwhelm legal help for America’s poor
[jwp-video n=”1″] Often overlooked and already short on resources, civil legal aid groups in the COVID-19 era are among the first responders for Americans who need help navigating the legal
Policy · 116th Congress
Blockchain could transform supply chains, aid in COVID-19 fight
[jwp-video n=”1″] It’s already being adopted in the supply of food. Luis Macias, founder and CEO of GrainChain Inc., uses a blockchain system to empower small farmers.
Congress · 116th Congress
DOJ examining Sen. Richard Burr for stock dump
Dianne Feinstein’s husband sold between $1 million and $5 million in Allogene Therapeutics Inc. on Feb. 18 at $24 a share. It has since dropped to $20 a share.
White House · 116th Congress
A children’s book that Trump would love
[jwp-video n=”1″] So describe it, she tries. In the book, two grade-schoolers, Tommy and Lou, do extra work to have bake sales every Friday to raise money for school supplies.
Policy · 116th Congress
FDA is pushed to further loosen hand sanitizer guidelines
[jwp-video n=”1″] “The United States largely differentiates between the two types of alcohol for tax purposes,” the lawmakers wrote in their letter, noting that products made with denatured
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus renders US Capitol a ghost town through most of April
And the Capitol will remain closed to visitors through May 1, the Senate and House sergeants-at-arms announced in a joint statement Monday.
Congress · 116th Congress
House Armed Services delays NDAA markup amid coronavirus pandemic
[jwp-video n=”1″] The marathon markup, which begins in the morning and often extends past midnight, requires the 57 committee members, as well as staffers, reporters and the general public,