Opinion · 116th Congress
America’s public health infrastructure needs consistent funding
[jwp-video n=”1″] There is a better way, and we should use the coronavirus crisis to put it in place, before we become complacent yet again.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus aid deal passed, delivered to Senate; Trump to sign
[jwp-video n=”1″] Republicans had denounced the initial Democratic bill as unworkable and too burdensome on businesses.
Congress · 116th Congress
White House, Democrats hung up on coronavirus stimulus
[jwp-video n=”1″] A notice to lawmakers from Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., preceded Pelosi’s comments, telling colleagues to be ready to vote Friday no matter the outcome.
Policy · 116th Congress
‘No availability’ of coronavirus tests for troops in Afghanistan
[jwp-video n=”1″] “Military personnel who believe they are at risk or have flu-like symptoms have immediate access to on-base medical care,” the command official said.
Policy · 116th Congress
Hospitals want to kill a policy shielding nurses from COVID-19 because there aren’t enough masks
[jwp-video n=”1″] The hospital lobbying organization, which includes approximately 5,000 hospitals in its membership, said in its alert that the workplace safety rules “would be impossible to
Congress · 116th Congress
House Democrats postpone caucus retreat over coronavirus concerns
House Democrats’ annual retreat that had been scheduled for April 1-3 in Philadelphia has been indefinitely postponed because of concerns about the coronavirus, the caucus announced Thursday.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus closes Capitol to tours
[jwp-video n=”1″] Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, called the decision to close the Capitol to the public “A really, really good idea.”
Congress · 116th Congress
‘They aren’t American’ — Democrats aim to block aid to struggling cruise companies
[jwp-video n=”1″] “I would oppose a bailout for the cruise industry,” said Sen.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
With top of ticket essentially set, here’s how 2020 elections look
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Opinion · 116th Congress
How do you restore the budget process in Congress? Eliminate the Budget committees
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Congress · 116th Congress
‘I hope we don’t have an attack this weekend’ — FISA tools to expire before Senate takes up renewal
The House on Wednesday passed an overhaul measure that would reauthorize through Dec. 1, 2023, various surveillance authorities of the USA FREEDOM Act and the underlying Foreign Intelligence Surveillance
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
How lawmakers are spending their coronavirus self-quarantines
[jwp-video n=”1″] Gaetz was taken to Walter Reed Hospital and tested.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
The Senate wasn’t their first choice. Will that matter for Bullock and Hickenlooper?
[jwp-video n=”1″] While running for president, Hickenlooper repeatedly said he did not want to run for Senate, even going so far as saying he was “not cut out” for the job.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus stimulus deal ‘close,’ House to vote Friday, Pelosi says
[jwp-video n=”1″] In a letter to House Democrats late Thursday, Pelosi wrote that the measure being negotiated would provide 14 days of paid emergency leave and up to three months of paid family
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Wash your hands after reading this
He also outraised Hyde-Smith, a former state agriculture commissioner, in the final reporting period before the primary, with $215,000 raised between Jan. 1 and Feb. 19 compared to Hyde-Smith’s $171,000
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Democrats boost national fundraising for state legislatures
Dylan Watts, political director for the North Carolina Senate Republicans, said that because he expects outside money to favor Democrats, he wants his candidates to have a better than 2-to-1 cash
Congress · 116th Congress
Outside influences force Congress’ hand on coronavirus protocols
[jwp-video n=”1″] Some lawmakers feared that closing the Capitol would send a damaging message about the resilience of American democracy.
Congress · 116th Congress
FISA deal passes House, but some conservatives want Trump to veto it
[jwp-video n=”1″] There are still procedural hurdles that could imperil Senate passage before the deadline, however.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate staffer tests positive for COVID-19, first coronavirus case on Hill
[jwp-video n=”1″] The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic Wednesday, as top U.S. public health officials warned lawmakers the virus’ spread will worsen in the coming weeks