Campaigns · 116th Congress
Wisconsin court overturns governor’s attempt to delay Tuesday’s election
On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Elections Commission announced it had received more than 1 million requests for absentee ballots, a record high.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Citizenship is a tough mountain to climb, especially under Trump
[jwp-video n=”1″] A backlog results when the number of applications coming in exceed the ones processed by the U.S.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
New election security funds won’t come easy for hard-hit states
[jwp-video n=”1″] It appears the decision to continue the match requirement in the emergency bill was a conscious one rather than an oversight.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
After angering Trump, is Thomas Massie really in trouble?
[jwp-video n=”1″] A new spotlight The attention on Massie has also cast a spotlight on McMurtry, who represented the Covington Catholic student who settled a defamation lawsuit against CNN over
Congress · 116th Congress
Top money manager has companies scrambling to act on climate
In the weeks that followed, some of the country’s largest corporations revealed plans to do just that, including a $1 billion commitment by Delta Air Lines, the second-largest U.S. carrier, to become carbon
Policy · 116th Congress
At the state level, no shortage of COVID-19 policies or spats
[jwp-video n=”1″] Abbott had not issued statewide orders as of Tuesday, but he issued an essential services order directing Texans to minimize contact with others, specifically nonessential
Congress · 116th Congress
DeWine’s quick response to coronavirus looks prescient now
[jwp-video n=”1″] “He has decades of experience he’s drawing on,” says GOP Rep. Steve Stivers, who represents part of the state capital of Columbus and environs. “He’s making tough calls.
Congress · 116th Congress
DOJ examining Sen. Richard Burr for stock dump
Dianne Feinstein’s husband sold between $1 million and $5 million in Allogene Therapeutics Inc. on Feb. 18 at $24 a share. It has since dropped to $20 a share.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus renders US Capitol a ghost town through most of April
And the Capitol will remain closed to visitors through May 1, the Senate and House sergeants-at-arms announced in a joint statement Monday.
Policy · 116th Congress
Witness stirs painful memories for two lawmakers
[jwp-video n=”1″] As a child, Lawson suffered through years of homelessness. Riggleman grew up on food stamps and spent time on Medicaid.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Gonzales: Questioning my boldest 2020 prediction, about turnout
[jwp-video n=”1″] Why it could drop Now, with entire major cities on lockdown and millions more Americans semi-self-voluntarily staying home except to retrieve flour from the local grocery
Policy · 116th Congress
Pandemic pushes states to vote-by-mail, bringing new challenges
States may need automated sorting equipment that can cost as much as $1 million, and it could take some jurisdictions months to procure, install and train workers to use them, Hovland said.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi lays out Democrats’ priorities for next round of coronavirus legislation
[jwp-video n=”1″] The speaker said she will continue to push for a higher amount of direct payments to Americans, noting House Democrats’ bill would have given individuals $1,500 while the bill
Congress · 116th Congress
Billions in stimulus bill would aid hospitals, schools and public transit
. $1 billion for the Defense Production Act implemented by President Donald Trump to ramp up production of protective equipment, ventilators and other medical supplies. $1 billion to the Indian Health
Congress · 116th Congress
Thursday likely earliest stimulus bill gets to Trump’s desk
[jwp-video n=”1″] House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer said in a “Dear Colleague” letter sent to House Democrats just before 1 p.m.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi: Coronavirus stimulus deal an improvement, but under review
[jwp-video n=”1″] “We’re reviewing it now. We have our staff and our chairmen reviewing the bill. I’m optimistic, but we’ll see,” she said.
Opinion · 116th Congress
He voted for a massive stimulus and lost his seat. He says he’d do it all again
It makes sense when your economy is nose-diving to spend some money that can be borrowed at under 1 percent.”
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Coronavirus response includes $400 million in election assistance. Will it be enough?
[jwp-video n=”1″] The early voting and mail-in voting mandates were not included in the spending package, but the sources cited a summary that said the funds would be used “to increase the ability
Policy · 116th Congress
In coronavirus aid debate, GOP sees a favorite target: Green New Deal
Among other provisions, the House bill would provide $1 billion for the Transportation Department to buy fuel-inefficient planes from airlines that they would replace with new models with lower carbon
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate appropriators might switch to virtual hearings
The committee could use other forms of communication to talk with the Trump administration about its budget request for fiscal 2021, which is slated to start Oct. 1.