Campaigns · 116th Congress
TV ad by Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer highlights Democrats’ effort to woo back rural voters
[jwp-video n=”1″] The ad is Finkenauer’s sixth TV spot in her reelection race against GOP state Rep. Ashley Hinson.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Georgia Rep. Tom Graves to resign, effective October
His work there is mostly done as well since Congress is preparing to pass a stopgap funding bill to get through the first few months of the new fiscal year that begins Oct 1.
Congress · 116th Congress
House will not give staff payroll tax break allowed by Trump action
Trump last month gave employers the option starting Sept. 1 to defer collection of employee payroll taxes, which are withheld in paychecks, for individuals who make less than $4,000 on a bi-weekly
Congress · 116th Congress
‘Skinny’ coronavirus relief bill blocked in Senate
[jwp-video n=”1″] Jobless aid, small business loans Key features of the smaller GOP bill include a $300 boost in weekly unemployment insurance benefits through Dec. 27, and a revamped Paycheck
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Rage against the (tape) machine
The largest share, more than $1 million, was directed at the San Antonio media market, which could be used for Texas’ 21st or 23rd districts.
Congress · 116th Congress
Amtrak asks for $4.9 billion to stay afloat
chief of Amtrak told a House subcommittee Wednesday that his government-subsidized company will need an additional $4.9 billion from taxpayers to avoid sweeping service cuts and job losses after Oct. 1.
Congress · 116th Congress
With no aid in rescue package, transportation unions still see hope
Wednesday, there were 21 days left until the Payroll Support Program expires, and Nelson said without an extension of that aid, nearly 100,000 airline workers may be subject to furloughs beginning Oct. 1.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate GOP seeks unity ahead of Thursday vote on ‘skinny’ coronavirus relief bill
McConnell’s been trying to consolidate Senate GOP support around a smaller package after he publicly admitted that some 20 Republicans would vote against the earlier $1 trillion package he introduced
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump assertions of lower drug costs mask truth for many consumers
[jwp-video n=”1″] “Any changes that are observed over the last four years would be due to pressure at the state level, changes imposed by payers, or due to other evolutions of the marketplace
Campaigns · 116th Congress
All the ‘Rage’: Where the 2020 presidential race stands
[jwp-video n=”1″] Non-polling factors As I wrote in my March 18 column moving the contest from “Toss-up/Tilting Democratic” to “Lean Biden,” the nomination of Biden was a significant blow to
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Family business in decline? Fewer get to Congress through heredity
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Congress · 116th Congress
Road Ahead: Coronavirus aid, spending deadline loom, but slow start expected for Congress’ return
Schumer said Republicans would be moving in the “wrong direction” if they were to vote on an even more limited version of their $1 trillion aid bill.
Congress · 116th Congress
‘Skinny’ coronavirus relief plan grows slightly; Senate to vote Thursday
While larger than an earlier draft circulated last month, that would still be substantially shy of the $1 trillion July rollout that landed with a thud among Senate Republicans.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Capitol Hill’s stalwart ‘Jesus Lady’ dies at 92
Rita Warren, a committed faith activist more commonly known on Capitol Hill as Jesus Lady, died Sept. 1 at the age of 92.
Policy · 116th Congress
Divide between Democrats, Republicans widens over coronavirus relief
After Labor Day, Senate Republicans are expected to take up a “skinny” version of a pandemic relief package that is likely well under $1 trillion.
Congress · 116th Congress
Highway bill could hitch a ride on the continuing resolution
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Policy · 116th Congress
As election looms, Trump alters course on offshore drilling
Trump on Tuesday touted the U.S. as the “No. 1 producer of oil and natural gas anywhere in the world” before signing the order.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
New Hampshire GOP backs Trump choices for Senate, House; Langevin coasts in Rhode Island
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
What to watch in New Hampshire, Rhode Island primaries this week
1. Will Trump’s voters do as he says?
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi, Mnuchin plan ‘clean’ CR, but length, other details unclear
[jwp-video n=”1″] One looming question is the stopgap’s length, something Mnuchin and Pelosi, D-Calif., did not discuss, aides familiar with their phone conversation Tuesday said.