Policy · 116th Congress
Concerns grow about coronavirus spreading in prisons
[jwp-video n=”1″] Lawmakers have raised their own concerns about prisons and the novel coronavirus.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Public health experts worry about spread of COVID-19 misinformation
[jwp-video n=”1″] “We’re not just fighting an epidemic; we’re fighting an infodemic,” he said.
Policy · 116th Congress
‘Shutdown of travel’ seen as White House, Congress plan rescues
An Amtrak spokeswoman said the company estimates it will need about $1 billion through the remainder of the year to make up for the ridership and revenue loss, with daily ridership down more than
Congress · 116th Congress
Pandemic ignites interest in remote voting; McConnell, Pelosi say no
talk of remote voting is taking place amid negotiations on multiple economic stimulus packages, including a House-passed measure and another that is developing that could reach a price tag of more than $1
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump-appointed judge playing defense on presidential powers
[jwp-video n=”1″] Her dissents highlighted critics’ concerns that she is willing to give presidents too much power — and, more broadly, that she is among a growing number of federal judges who
Congress · 116th Congress
Mnuchin: White House plan will inject $1 trillion into economy
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the massive stimulus package the Trump administration is proposing would pump $1 trillion into the coronavirus-ravaged U.S. economy, through a combination of direct
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Cups closes amid coronavirus, but will compensate workers
[jwp-video n=”1″] Former FEMA Director Craig Fugate used the term in 2011 while surveying tornado damage in Joplin, Missouri.
Policy · 116th Congress
New aid request adds to coronavirus response price tag
Administration officials stressed that the appropriations request is completely separate from a $1 trillion economic stimulus package that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is working on with Senate
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump drops payroll tax cut, wants stimulus checks
[jwp-video n=”1″] It wasn’t immediately clear checks could be sent that quickly, however.
Congress · 116th Congress
Opportunity knocks for Congress during crisis
Yields on 30-year Treasury bonds are below 2 percent; 10-year rates have dropped below 1 percent. Lenders are willing to lose money after inflation to lock their money away safely for decades.
Policy · 116th Congress
Foes of smoke-flavoring ban unmoved by high rate of lung-cancer deaths
[jwp-video n=”1″] The one with the most lung cancer deaths in his district to oppose the bill was Republican Harold Rogers, a longtime cigar smoker whose southeastern Kentucky district in Appalachia
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Could Joe Biden give a boost to an Irish American museum?
[jwp-video n=”1″] Other ethnic groups are well ahead of the Irish on the museum front: A Chinese American Museum is scheduled to open this year 12 blocks north of the White House, and the German-American
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Tuesday’s elections (mostly) continue amid coronavirus pandemic
[jwp-video n=”1″] Contests in Illinois and Florida were plagued by voter confusion about relocated polling places, poll workers who did not show up, struggles to find supplies to sanitize polling
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Virus looms over turnout as Lipinski, Beatty face primaries
Women Vote, a super PAC connected with Emily’s List, has put about $1 million into the race. “Emily’s List did get involved very early on this cycle,” group spokesman Benjamin Ray said.
Congress · 116th Congress
Supreme Court delays arguments for the first outbreak since Spanish flu
The Supreme Court had oral arguments set for March 23 through March 25, and then March 30 through April 1.
Congress · 116th Congress
House may not return to session until third coronavirus response bill is ready
[jwp-video n=”1″] A formal schedule update that Hoyer’s office sent Monday afternoon only announced that no votes would be held March 23, the date the House was scheduled to return from its
Campaigns · 116th Congress
How will coronavirus affect 2020 elections? Let me count the ways
1. Election Day After Louisiana and Georgia moved their presidential primaries to later dates, it’s natural to question how easy it would be to move the general election from Nov. 3.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Hawk ’n’ Dove shuts down operations amid backlash
Another round of restrictions ended table service altogether, effective Monday at 10 p.m. and lasting until April 1, the mayor announced Monday afternoon. Takeout and delivery were still allowed.
Congress · 116th Congress
Reporters get new guidelines as Hill coronavirus cases grow
[jwp-video n=”1″] Press restrictions Several Capitol press galleries sent letters to media members Monday asking them to take extra precautions when in the Capitol.