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.
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
Who is Thomas Massie, the House member Trump wants thrown out of the GOP?
[jwp-video n=”1″] By then, however, enough members had arrived in the House, with some sitting in the otherwise-closed visitors’ galleries to maintain appropriate social distancing, that a quorum
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump signs massive $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief package
[jwp-video n=”1″] “America is facing a grave enemy in COVID-19. It is in these dark and uncertain times that I’m reminded of why I’m here,” said Ways and Means Chairman Richard E.
Policy · 116th Congress
Antitrust cops to speed collaboration reviews in COVID-19 fight
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Policy · 116th Congress
Bloom or bust: One industry’s struggle with coronavirus
[jwp-video n=”1″] The floral industry’s obstacles aren’t identical to other struggling sectors such as food service, entertainment and tourism.
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
White House, Senate leaders agree on coronavirus stimulus package
“At last, we have a deal,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said on the floor a little after 1:30 a.m. “We’re going to pass this legislation later today.”
Congress · 116th Congress
Hospitals, health centers, veterans to get relief in coronavirus stimulus bill
That’s on top of $1 billion in the first COVID-19 stimulus law Congress passed earlier this month.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators compromise on Commodity Credit Corporation money
the “ongoing COVID-19 crisis and ‘social distancing’ restrictions, we expect farmers who have lost access to direct markets — like farmers markets, schools, and restaurants — stand to lose more than $1
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus economic relief package provides $93 million cash infusion for Legislative Branch
For the Legislative Branch portion of the bill, the Senate is slated to get $10 million — $1 million of those funds would be sent to the sergeant-at-arms to cover teleworking costs for committees and offices
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 stimulus directs aid to schools, suspends student loan payments
[jwp-video n=”1″] The bill would also set aside $14.3 billion for direct grants to higher education institutions, with priority given to schools with high number of Pell Grant recipients and
Congress · 116th Congress
10 highlights from the coronavirus stimulus package
[jwp-video n=”1″] Jacob Fischler, Jessica Wehrman, Bridget Bowman, Paul M. Krawzak, Ellyn Ferguson, Doug Sword, Todd Ruger, Andrew Clevenger and Chris Marquette contributed to this report.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump suggests ‘critical’ workers return, despite virus exposure
[jwp-video n=”1″] CDC recommends that asymptomatic people with a risk of developing COVID-19 self-isolate.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Happy hour is canceled for Congress. Here’s how pubs are coping
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Congress · 116th Congress
Unemployment insurance provision hangs up coronavirus relief package
[jwp-video n=”1″] But a Senate Finance Committee Democratic aide not authorized to speak on the record about the issue said trying to limit a benefit increase to a worker’s full salary presented
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump wants the economy ‘raring to go’ by Easter. Economists reject that idea
[jwp-video n=”1″] The economists seem to agree with public health experts that the best cure for the economy is treating the COVID-19 disease first.
Policy · 116th Congress
Distillers rushing to make hand sanitizers are now seeking a tax break
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Congress · 116th Congress
Economists say policy timing key to fast coronavirus recovery
[jwp-video n=”1″] Roaring back “There has to be some emphasis on making sure the economy is strong coming out of this,” said Skanda Amarnath, director of research at Employ America.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators fight over last-minute adds to coronavirus aid bill
But Schumer earlier said the upcoming 1:30 p.m. votes were now “essentially irrelevant.” He added that “we’re prepared to speed up that agreement on the floor” once there’s a bipartisan deal.