Policy · 116th Congress
Senators scrutinize FTC powers to curb COVID-19 price gouging
[jwp-video n=”1″] That could become a vehicle for related provisions such as price gouging language, according to Chicago attorney Nikhil Mehta.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Technology to track COVID-19 raises fears of mass surveillance
[jwp-video n=”1″] By Tuesday, more than 125,000 people had died from the coronavirus pandemic worldwide, as known infections exceeded 1.8 million.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Tillis challenger Cunningham raises nearly $4.4M in first quarter
Overall, he has raised nearly $6.9 million between Jan. 1, 2019, and Feb. 12, 2020, FEC records show.
Congress · 116th Congress
Cities back Democrats’ virus aid formula amid small-business stalemate
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Democratic measure would distribute $53.55 billion of the money directly to localities using the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block
Policy · 116th Congress
Coronavirus pushes annual deficit forecasts toward $4 trillion
[jwp-video n=”1″] Congress has opened the fiscal spigot three times in the past month, pumping roughly $2.5 trillion into an economy gasping for breath amid a virtual nationwide lockdown.
Congress · 116th Congress
House’s expected return delayed to May 4
[jwp-video n=”1″] The House schedule announcement follows days with little movement on a spending package that would reinforce funding for small-business loans that could run dry by the end
Congress · 116th Congress
Counties push Democrats for more generous slice of virus aid
[jwp-video n=”1″] Democrats proposed a bill last week that would have provided an additional $150 billion to state and local governments to help them address the pandemic.
Congress · 116th Congress
Here’s how some committees are working during the coronavirus shutdown
[jwp-video n=”1″] Documents and letters House committees have continued sending requests for information and reviewing documents to continue working on important issues, even though they may
Congress · 116th Congress
Small-business funds dwindle as virus aid package sputters
The disaster loan program got $1 billion in an earlier aid package to support some $7 billion in loans, but the program has over $370 billion worth of demand, according to Sen. Benjamin L.
Policy · 116th Congress
Lawmakers prod USDA to aid local food growers hit by pandemic
[jwp-video n=”1″] Supporters of locally and regionally focused agriculture say they have a claim on the funds since the law specifically mentions “producers who supply local food systems” along
Congress · 116th Congress
Schumer sees quick coronavirus aid deal
[jwp-video n=”1″] Part of the $2.3 trillion financial rescue package enacted last month included $349 billion in loans for a new “Paycheck Protection Program” to encourage small businesses to
Congress · 116th Congress
Drive-in church ban violates religious freedom, Mitch McConnell says
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White House · 116th Congress
Treasury followed procedure in denying Trump tax returns
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Congress · 116th Congress
Senate Democrats press Labor secretary on benefits as joblessness rises
[jwp-video n=”1″] The letter signed by 35 Democratic and two independent senators laid out recommendations for the Labor Department to help states push out the new benefits: technological support
Congress · 116th Congress
‘Paper hearings’ replace committee staple in the Senate
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Commerce Committee paper hearing on consumer data and coronavirus will kick off Thursday morning when the panel will post opening statements from Chairman Roger Wicker
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Badger State bungle
The group booked between $1 million and $2 million in Maine, Michigan, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Virginia. CLF reserved less than $1 million in Illinois, Nebraska, Nevada and Utah.
Policy · 116th Congress
Fed adds Main Street business, municipal and state lending aid
The loans must be at least $1 million. They’ll be capped at a percentage of the borrower’s existing debt total up to a maximum of $150 million.