Congress · 117th Congress
Special report: Congress eyes big bucks for tiny computer chips
Part 1 is the scramble for dollars. Part 2 will look at legislative proposals in Congress. And Part 3 will explore the Pentagon’s struggle with chip security.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers alarmed at social media making money off ‘addiction’
[jwp-video n=”1″] In any other context, a business trying to make more money by keeping its customers hooked to its product or service would be seen as the sine qua non of a capitalist enterprise
Policy · 117th Congress
House Democrats roll out their wish lists for Ways and Means
That one-year provision has a steep price tag — almost $110 billion — so making it permanent could cost over $1 trillion for a 10-year period.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden support for ‘talking’ filibuster adds to debate among Senate Democrats
The bill will be designated as S 1 to highlight its importance; the House-passed companion is HR 1.
Congress · 117th Congress
USTR veteran Tai confirmed by Senate to lead trade agency
In the March 1 report, the administration said the U.S. will partner with allies to press Beijing to end unfair trade practices and to address China’s overproduction that has led to global distortions
Opinion · 117th Congress
Biden’s progressive agenda doubles down on past policy failures
According to a recent Winning the Issues survey, by a 2-to-1 margin (51 percent to 24 percent), voters said keeping the 2017 tax cuts in place would help in the economic recovery from COVID-19 as opposed
Policy · 117th Congress
Yes, the pandemic crushed carbon emissions. Now they’re back
accomplishment is pretty remarkable,” said Ethan Zindler, head of Americas at BloombergNEF, of emissions cuts and renewables growth, adding that lowering emissions from the transportation sector, the No. 1
Congress · 117th Congress
GOP critics unlikely to let up on Haaland after confirmation
[jwp-video n=”1″] Haaland supporters also suggested critics crossed the line by tossing out words like “radical” to describe her attitude toward the environment. Conservative Rep.
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Top Democratic tax writers differ on clean energy breaks
The transportation credit would apply to fuel sources averaging at least 25 percent cleaner than other fuels and scale up to $1 per gallon for zero-emission fuels and eliminate the per-manufacturer
Congress · 117th Congress
Yarmuth sees next budget reconciliation process starting in July
[jwp-video n=”1″] While reconciliation is a tempting tool for the majority party to use in a polarized Congress, it does come with drawbacks.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Photos of the week ending March 5, 2021
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Opinion · 117th Congress
For Joe Biden, unity is for Democrats only
In the same Winning the Issues survey, we found that voters, by a surprisingly wide 2-to-1 margin, believe the economic recovery from COVID-19 would be better helped by keeping the tax cuts in place
Congress · 117th Congress
Sweeping climate bill aims for zero carbon emissions by 2050
While China emits the most greenhouse gases of any nation now, the U.S. remains the No. 1 historical emitter.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Photos of the week ending Feb. 26, 2021
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Congress · 117th Congress
Granholm confirmed for Energy with 14 GOP votes
[jwp-video n=”1″] National lab researchers have researched the COVID-19 viruses during the pandemic, and the DOE has reported an uptick in cyberattacks on national labs, a trend officials have
Congress · 117th Congress
House Democrats prep changes to coronavirus relief package
[jwp-video n=”1″] In a face-off before Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, Democrats and Republicans will argue over whether the minimum wage increase to $15 over five years can meet
Opinion · 117th Congress
Where slaves once toiled, Vice President Kamala Harris will soon call home
In a cruelly bitter twist, the act appropriated $1 million for the compensation of “loyal owners” (no Confederates) for their slaves, at a rate not to exceed $300 for each.
Policy · 117th Congress
COVID-19 aid insurance language splits experts on necessity, scope
[jwp-video n=”1″] Additionally, the bill would cover 85 percent of the cost of continuing employer coverage for workers who left or lost their jobs under the program known as COBRA through September