Policy · 117th Congress
Huge Treasury cash pile might delay debt limit ‘drop dead’ date
On Thursday, the BPC released an updated forecast saying the “x date” is now more realistically sometime after Oct. 1.
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Opinion · 117th Congress
Animal testing is cruel and often unnecessary. But the FDA forces drugmakers to do it
As White Coat Waste Project has documented, in some of the standard tests the FDA compels companies to conduct, puppies as young as 1 week old are forced to ingest massive doses of experimental drugs,
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
White House · 117th Congress
Biden’s border wall funding freeze under review
As soon as next month, the Government Accountability Office will issue an opinion on the legality of Biden’s decision to hold up more than $1 billion in construction funding for a southern border
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.
White House · 117th Congress
Biden and Harris hit the road after joint session address to sell agenda
“But the No. 1 goal is a big, bold plan along the lines of what President Biden has proposed.” David Lerman contributed to this report.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Donations from teachers unions spiked as Congress debated school reopening, virus relief
The American Federation of Teachers political action committee gave $1.6 million to congressional candidates and committees, including $1 million to House Majority PAC, a super PAC that boosts Democratic
Congress · 117th Congress
Bronaugh looks set to advance as USDA’s second-in-command
Warnock asked Bronaugh if she would commit to implementing provisions in the March COVID-19 relief law for debt forgiveness for farmers of color and the $1 billion in expanding the network of organizations
Congress · 117th Congress
House set to vote on DC statehood, but all eyes are on the Senate
[jwp-video n=”1″] Filibuster woes The Senate was again top of mind when House Democrats gathered for a Wednesday news conference.
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
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.
White House · 117th Congress
Biden’s $1.5 trillion budget plan prioritizes domestic programs
Big winners Among the biggest winners is the Education Department, which would receive a 40.8 percent increase in base funding for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1.
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
Pelosi backs two-bill infrastructure strategy amid progressives’ push for one
In the coming weeks, Biden is planning to release a second plan for education, health, and child and elder care funding that is expected to cost more than $1 trillion.
Policy · 117th Congress
Democrats hope to extend new insurance subsidies before 2022 midterms
[jwp-video n=”1″] For Democrats, the law marked one of the first significant improvements to the 2010 health care law since its enactment more than a decade ago.
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.
Congress · 117th Congress
Second filibuster-proof maneuver OK’d by Senate parliamentarian
[jwp-video n=”1″] Senate leaders had been anxiously awaiting the pivotal decision since last week.
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!”