Policy · 116th Congress
Democrats’ new push: Cleanse Confederacy from military in a year
The House Armed Services Committee panels began marking up their companion NDAA earlier this week, and the full committee plans to finish writing it July 1.
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Opinion · 116th Congress
Women say it’s time to reopen America — safely
[jwp-video n=”1″] Second wave worries The survey also showed continuing concern among voters about the possibility of a second wave of the coronavirus, a fact that should get the attention of
Policy · 116th Congress
USCIS informs 13,000 federal employees of potential furloughs without emergency funding
[jwp-video n=”1″] Government rules require advance notice of any furlough expected to last more than 30 days, the union said.
Policy · 116th Congress
Local advocacy groups still pushing for higher census response
[jwp-video n=”1″] Shih said his group’s outreach efforts can’t rely on records like voter registration to find these historically undercounted groups since so many in New York’s Asian American
Policy · 116th Congress
Left out of rescue bills, smaller oil firm bankruptcies surge
Whiting Petroleum Corp., which describes itself as “one of the largest” independent exploration and production companies in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy reorganization on April 1, among the first
Policy · 116th Congress
Pandemic forced insurers to pay for in-home treatments
[jwp-video n=”1″] “This is a once-in-a-lifetime thing,” said Preeti Raghavan, associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation and neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of
Policy · 116th Congress
Oil companies press legal challenge to butane tax credit denial
On April 1, 2019, Valero sued the IRS, arguing the agency hadn’t responded despite their clear legal right to the money.
Policy · 116th Congress
Tech industry, lawmakers criticize Trump’s immigration order
It also further blocks exchange students and visitors on J-1 visas, and foreign workers who use L-1 workers to transfer to a U.S. office.
Congress · 116th Congress
White House, GOP plot next moves on coronavirus relief
[jwp-video n=”1″] The mix of incentives in an eventual aid package remains up in the air. The White House as well as some Republicans, like Arizona Sen.
Policy · 116th Congress
Appeals court allows Trump’s expansion of fast-track deportation
[jwp-video n=”1″] The groups challenging the expansion have 45 days to decide whether to seek further review with the full D.C.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Trump wanted him ousted from GOP, but Massie coasts in primary
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
Virginia primaries: GOP taps Taylor for rematch with Luria; Democrats back Webb vs. Good
[jwp-video n=”1″] Webb wins 5th District In the 5th District, Webb was leading the four-way Democratic primary with 69 percent when the AP called the race with 64 percent of precincts
Policy · 116th Congress
Experts outline how to prepare for second wave of coronavirus or next pandemic
[jwp-video n=”1″] The witnesses — former Senate Majority Leader William Frist; Joneigh S.
Opinion · 116th Congress
If Congress can’t pass police reform now, we just don’t need a Congress
[jwp-video n=”1″] The right group While there may be vast areas of federal policy where lawmakers truly can’t tell the difference between a problem and a solution — remember the Facebook hearing
Policy · 116th Congress
NYPD may soon have to divulge surveillance technologies
[jwp-video n=”1″] “The broad language in the POST Act would include sensitive and confidential technology used by undercover police officers on the most dangerous assignments,” the NYPD said
Policy · 116th Congress
Delayed COVID-19 aid spurs search for faster payments
[jwp-video n=”1″] Fed Accounts would be available at post offices and commercial bank branches. Because the accounts would exist on the Fed’s ledger, transactions could happen instantly.
Policy · 116th Congress
White House extends immigration restrictions to include H-1B, other visas
The proclamation also bars people on H-4 visas for spouses of foreign workers, most types of H-2B nonagricultural work visas, most J-1 visas for exchange students and visitors, and L-1 visas that
Congress · 116th Congress
Groups call on appropriators to increase funding for committees, member offices
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Congress · 116th Congress
Policing overhaul hinges on compromise
[jwp-video n=”1″] For all its dysfunction, Congress is still capable of legislating on tough issues.