Congress · 116th Congress
Senate odd couple push $500B for local governments to cope with coronavirus revenue losses
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Opinion · 116th Congress
We’re all in the pandemic together. That includes health insurers
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Policy · 116th Congress
Massive coronavirus aid bill to cost a little less than sticker price
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Congress · 116th Congress
Small-business loan fund runs out as aid talks drag on
Trump won all three states in 2016 by less than 1 percentage point.
Policy · 116th Congress
Labor officials see uneven progress on jobless benefits
[jwp-video n=”1″] “For workers in states that aren’t ready to pay these benefits right away, catch-up payments will be made later when the state’s computer systems are programmed to do so,”
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
Opinion · 116th Congress
5 ways Congress can help federal workers on the coronavirus front lines
Here are five things Congress should do right now to protect federal employees and the communities they serve: 1.
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
Conflicting priorities threaten quick coronavirus aid passage
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Policy · 116th Congress
Opening day for SBA loans brings big obstacles, calls for fixes
Complaints from banks over the program’s setup led the SBA to double interest rates from 0.50 percent to 1 percent in its interim final rule.
Congress · 116th Congress
Schumer, Wyden push for faster unemployment checks, new Obamacare enrollment window
[jwp-video n=”1″] “We’re going to work it out, so we’re going to try and get for that certain group of people a cash payment,” Trump said Thursday.
Policy · 116th Congress
Government plans to pay hospitals for COVID-19 care for uninsured
[jwp-video n=”1″] Azar said the administration’s proposal would be better for uninsured people than allowing them to sign up for coverage in a special enrollment period.
Congress · 116th Congress
CBO: Second coronavirus aid package will cost $192 billion
[jwp-video n=”1″] The cost estimate assumes the emergency will endure for another year, through March 2021.
Congress · 116th Congress
Airline employees see threat to stimulus wage support provision
Under the provision, airlines can ask for the equivalent of their payroll between April 1 and Sept. 30 of last year, and companies that accept grants would be barred from cutting pay or benefits
Policy · 116th Congress
Medicaid enrollment will likely increase because of COVID-19, experts say
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Federal Medical Assistance Percentage refers to a state’s matching rate from the federal government.
Policy · 116th Congress
Coronavirus could overwhelm legal help for America’s poor
[jwp-video n=”1″] Often overlooked and already short on resources, civil legal aid groups in the COVID-19 era are among the first responders for Americans who need help navigating the legal
Congress · 116th Congress
House debates coronavirus bill under procedural threat
[jwp-video n=”1″] [Pelosi lays out Democrats’ priorities for next round of coronavirus legislation] “I’m having a really hard time with this.