Congress · 117th Congress
Small respite for Facebook as left and right slam ruling on Trump ban
[jwp-video n=”1″] Predictably, Republicans were outraged by the decision. They called it censorship by Big Tech. Washington Rep.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Tech companies join calls for disclosure mandate to meet US emissions goals
Salesforce said in an April 20 statement on its website that companies should have to report audited Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions alongside reduction goals.
Congress · 117th Congress
Houston official: Federal disaster aid widens racial inequities
The administration says it would create 1 million rental units to make them resilient to climate change and energy efficient, as part of a plan to build and rehabilitate more than 2 million affordable
Congress · 117th Congress
Democratic unity makes Biden’s ambition possible
Bill after bill On the party’s highest-priority bills — the elections, campaign finance and ethics measure known as HR 1 and a background check bill for gun purchases — Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Policy · 117th Congress
Health officials plan major research on COVID-19 long-haulers
The agency received 273 research proposals after Congress provided more than $1 billion for research into the long-term effects of COVID-19.
White House · 117th Congress
Biden walks political tightrope in drug pricing dispute
[jwp-video n=”1″] Both Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Majority Leader Charles E.
Congress · 117th Congress
Earmark requests headed for scrutiny as deadline approaches
The new process caps earmarked funds at 1 percent of discretionary spending, limits the accounts eligible for earmarks and requires members to post their requests online.
Opinion · 117th Congress
America deserves a pro-jobs climate plan
Through innovation and the strength of our workers, the United States has once again become the world’s No. 1 producer of oil, natural gas and renewables in the world.
Congress · 117th Congress
Though never adopted, the ‘Green New Deal’ left its mark
[jwp-video n=”1″] Climate summit The resolution’s reintroduction comes before Biden is scheduled to host a two-day international climate summit, with heads of state appearing and speaking virtually
Congress · 117th Congress
House passes temporary extension for regulating fentanyl as Schedule 1 drug
Currently, fentanyl is listed as a Schedule 1 drug, meaning it has a high potential to be abused and does not have a medical use.
Congress · 117th Congress
Top bipartisan group relaunches $110 billion technology bill
[jwp-video n=”1″] Unlike political rancor that accompanies most domestic spending legislation, bills targeting spending on U.S. technology, research and development appear to have broad bipartisan
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Conservative groups target swing Democrats in fight against infrastructure plan and taxes
House Democrats have been voting in such a partisan lockstep,” Phillips said, noting party-line votes this year on a COVID-19 economic measure as well as a campaign finance and voting bill known as HR 1.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Former Gov. Pat McCrory launches North Carolina Senate run, kicks off competitive GOP primary
Trump carried the state by just 1 point in 2020, while Tillis also narrowly won a second term, defeating Democrat Cal Cunningham by 2 points.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden weaves climate crisis throughout his budget outline
Within Energy, the proposal calls for $1.9 billion to create an emissions-free electricity network by 2035, $8 billion for “clean energy” technologies, $7.4 billion for science and $1 billion to
Congress · 117th Congress
Another earmark challenge for $2 trillion infrastructure plan
On April 1, Psaki was asked when the administration would release a list of the most urgent infrastructure projects so far identified and which agency would be a part of the White House plan.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden’s infrastructure plan would boost science, tech, R&D funding
[jwp-video n=”1″] The overall plan would be spread over eight years and, if approved by Congress, would mark a significant reversal of the steady decline in U.S. government spending on science
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Ex-Senate aide narrowly wins Democratic nod for Haaland seat in New Mexico
“I am running because I believe deeply in our communities and our ability to bring meaningful change, and I am looking forward to getting it done in the general and holding CD-1!”
Policy · 117th Congress
Kids emerge as bipartisan bridge for taking on social media giants
[jwp-video n=”1″] The hearing was welcomed by advocates who have long argued that Democrats and Republicans, united in their desire to take on Big Tech but divided by opposing politics, should