Congress · 116th Congress
Should the Capitol start COVID-19 testing for staff and members?
[jwp-video n=”1″] Gohmert’s news caused a cascade of self-quarantines of people exposed to him, including Texas Republican Rep.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Gohmert’s positive coronavirus test raises fresh safety questions
[jwp-video n=”1″] “Too many Republicans have continued to act extraordinarily irresponsibly, including Louie Gohmert,” House Majority Leader Steny H.
Congress · 116th Congress
Uncertainty hangs over coronavirus relief package as clock ticks
One day after Senate leaders unveiled a roughly $1 trillion plan for pandemic relief, Republicans struggled to offer a united front on a measure that some consider too costly. Sen.
Congress · 116th Congress
Congress pays respects to ‘revered and beloved’ John Lewis in a Rotunda memorial service like no other
[jwp-video n=”1″] “Here in Congress, John was revered and beloved on both sides of the aisle, on both sides of the Capitol,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.
Congress · 116th Congress
Post office concerns highlighted at Senate hearing on elections amid COVID-19
[jwp-video n=”1″] Blunt responded that he had read about significant issues in primary elections that have taken place during the pandemic, and he suspected there would be litigation in close
Congress · 116th Congress
Layoff threats scare Senate food workers, but most spared until September
Others were told in person when they returned to their lockers at the close of their shifts on July 1 and 2. Managers told employees they should register for unemployment insurance.
Policy · 116th Congress
Back-to-school looms for kids without Wi-Fi — and Congress
[jwp-video n=”1″] About 12 million children in the United States lack high-speed internet access at home, according to the Joint Economic Committee.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate GOP aid package may tailor payments to low-income households
That bill would provide nearly $1 trillion in additional aid to state and local governments as well as billions in funding for education, health care, rental assistance for low-income households,
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate Republicans begin drafting new coronavirus relief bill
House Democrats released their own bill in May, and the full chamber passed the $3.5 trillion measure that would provide nearly $1 trillion in additional aid to state and local governments and extend
Policy · 116th Congress
Democrats’ new push: Cleanse Confederacy from military in a year
The House Armed Services Committee panels began marking up their companion NDAA earlier this week, and the full committee plans to finish writing it July 1.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus cases climbing among front-line workers in Congress
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
Congress must act now to help states with vote-by-mail in November, experts say
[jwp-video n=”1″] In March, Congress provided states with $400 million as part of a roughly $2 trillion economic relief package (PL 116-136) to help them prepare for elections affected by the
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate GOP leaders buck Trump on base names
[jwp-video n=”1″] The South Dakota Republican suggested to reporters that he is inclined to support an amendment by Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren that the Senate Armed Services Committee
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate aides say there’s work to be done on staffer diversity, after Tim Scott airs criticism
[jwp-video n=”1″] But the final measure, which was wrapped into a larger package of spending bills for floor action, watered down the requirements on Senate compensation comparisons and stripped
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi wants 11 Confederate statues removed from Capitol
[jwp-video n=”1″] Congress authorized the National Statuary Hall Collection in 1864 to allow each state to donate two statues of notable citizens “illustrious for their historic renown or for
Congress · 116th Congress
Photos of the week: Face mask edition
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Congress · 116th Congress
How to keep coronavirus off Capitol Hill is still an open question among GOP
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Capitol Police must now wear masks when in close proximity to others
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
Senate moves a step closer to restoring FEC quorum
The Senate Rules and Administration panel voted Thursday 9-to-1 along party lines to advance the nomination of Texas GOP lawyer James “Trey” Trainor III to join the Federal Election Commission.