Policy · 117th Congress
Pandemic challenges, Trump rules await Cardona at Education
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Congress · 117th Congress
House appropriators officially bring back earmarks, ending ban
House Democrats’ earmarks plan will cap the total amount of money that can be spent on earmarks to 1 percent of total discretionary spending.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate parliamentarian nixes minimum wage boost in aid package
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Opinion · 117th Congress
Reconciliation, corrupted by Congress: May it R.I.P.
[jwp-video n=”1″] In 1981, the new Reagan administration and the Republican-controlled Senate spearheaded what would become the avant-garde reconciliation process that would remain for the rest
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
‘Where am I?’: Black staffers describe hurdles of working on Capitol Hill
[jwp-video n=”1″] As low as those figures are, they’re an improvement, and Brenson says the trends are reason to hope.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
GOP testing ways to make relief package a burden for battleground Democrats
the country needs, and what Americans want. ” The poll also surveyed voters’ opinions on COVID-19-related school closures, which Republicans have attempted to tie to Democrats in Congress, and HR 1,
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden rescinds Trump-era green card ban, following outcry
[jwp-video n=”1″] [Despite travel ban repeal, Trump orders still keep immigrants out] Biden said in his Wednesday night order revoking the ban that it “does not advance the interests of
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Will Josh Mandel ever stop running?
The email calls him “President Trump’s #1 ally in Ohio” and promises that “he’s fighting RINO’s and establishment politicians.”
Policy · 117th Congress
Vaccine sign-up struggles highlight state and federal challenges
[jwp-video n=”1″] New Mexico was the first state to implement a statewide registration system, and at least 15 other states followed suit, according to the National Governors Association.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
‘Do it now. Ask for help now’: Rep. Madeleine Dean and her son reflect on his addiction
For help and resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, call the SAMHSA hotline at 1-800-662-4357.
Policy · 117th Congress
For truckers, pandemic has highlighted a big need: Parking
[jwp-video n=”1″] Praised as heroes for helping keep grocery stores stocked during the coronavirus crisis, they’ve nonetheless dealt with their share of blows, such as being forbidden from using
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
Opinion · 117th Congress
‘Rebate rule’ is wrong path to reducing prescription drug costs
The Government Accountability Office, in a 2019 report, reported that PBMs passed 99.6 percent — all but less than one-half of 1 percent — of rebates to Part D plan sponsors.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Follow the science and reopen schools
Young kids are also experiencing worsening obesity rates during the pandemic with nearly 1 in 5 children overweight.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Freedom: A force to be reckoned with
House Democrats’ HR 1 would demand public financing of political campaigns, costing American taxpayers billions of dollars and forcing the public to donate to candidates they may or may not support
Policy · 117th Congress
Vaccine push may leave behind diverse communities
Marcella Nunez-Smith, head of the White House COVID-19 equity task force, said the program would provide 1 million total doses to 250 community health centers across all 50 states.
Policy · 117th Congress
Democrats target $4.5 billion for heating assistance
Schumer, D-N.Y., and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Feb. 1 calling for a boost to LIHEAP funding.
Policy · 117th Congress
Mandated vaccines threaten to divide long-term care industry
The Atria Senior Living chain is requiring all 14,000 of its staffers to be vaccinated by May 1.
Policy · 117th Congress
K Street, political parents channel advocacy into reopening schools
[jwp-video n=”1″] “This is very personal to me, and that’s why I’m doing it,” said Cooper, who served as communications director for former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, a Virginia Republican
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats’ coronavirus relief plan would curb tax payments for high earners
Starting July 1, households would have the option to receive half of their beefed-up child tax credits in advance monthly installments, or somewhat less frequently if the Treasury Department finds