Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus aid talks set to drag into weekend, Schumer says
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Trump administration and congressional Republicans want to boost the initial funding round from $349 billion to $600 billion.
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Policy · 116th Congress
As workers face virus risks, employers seek liability limits
[jwp-video n=”1″] Suggs said her store allowed for a surge in foot traffic as demand for groceries and other goods increased since the crisis began, making it impossible to maintain a six-foot
Campaigns · 116th Congress
House Democrats widen massive fundraising edge
Seven other targeted Democrats raised more than $1 million. On average, their GOP challengers raised nearly $158,000.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
GOP super PAC enters special election battle in California
[jwp-video n=”1″] The CLF campaign is aimed at two groups of voters.
Congress · 116th Congress
Restaurant owners: Small biz program not enough to save industry
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Congress · 116th Congress
Congressional task force to advise White House on post-pandemic economy has wide swath of party rosters
[jwp-video n=”1″] One top Democrat who did make the task force, Senate Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark Warner, said in a statement that his highest priority would be “to ensure the federal government
Congress · 116th Congress
House Judiciary: McGahn case could stop congressional oversight ‘as we know it’
[jwp-video n=”1″] The panel decision to deprive Congress of the ability to enforce subpoenas in court against executive branch officials did not stay out of politics, but essentially sided with
Policy · 116th Congress
Some state officials skeptical of push to quickly open economy
While Trump suggested that some people in some parts of the country could start to return to some normalcy even before the administration’s guidance to limit movements lifts on May 1, most state
Policy · 116th Congress
Massive coronavirus aid bill to cost a little less than sticker price
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
Senate challengers flush with campaign cash
[jwp-video n=”1″] Democrat Mark Kelly, the former astronaut who is challenging GOP Sen.
Congress · 116th Congress
Second round of emergency medical provider funds delayed
[jwp-video n=”1″] The money is part of a $100 billion emergency fund appropriated for medical providers in the $1.8 trillion economic aid package enacted last month.
Policy · 116th Congress
Obama small-business chief says Democrats should act now on loan funds
[jwp-video n=”1″] Senate Democrats blocked an attempt by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell last week to add $251 billion to the PPP by unanimous consent, demanding the measure include $150
Congress · 116th Congress
House inches toward low-tech remote voting with proxy vote proposal
[jwp-video n=”1″] Proxy votes would be counted as normal votes in the vote tally to pass bills or adopt resolutions, and count toward a quorum.
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
DHS gives farmers latitude in hiring foreign workers
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Agriculture Department issued the Homeland Security release, which said the pool of H-2A workers who would normally return to their home countries after finishing contracted
Policy · 116th Congress
Pentagon juggles transparency, obfuscation in COVID-19 age
“Let me emphasize that this is exactly what we want our commanding officers, our medical teams to do,” Modly told reporters on April 1, after Crozier’s letter was published.
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.
Policy · 116th Congress
Census delays pose risks for legislative map drawing
[jwp-video n=”1″] Once the census numbers come in, there may be little states or individuals can do to change the results, according to Wice.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Oversight scares Trump as much as COVID-19
Recently, by a 2-1 vote, a three-judge federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., sided with Trump, ruling that Congress didn’t even have the right to ask a court to enforce its subpoena.