Policy · 116th Congress
Lawmakers, tech companies struggle to curb coronavirus disinformation
[jwp-video n=”1″] Other Democrats also want more information about how COVID-19 disinformation is spreading.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Senators crafting a tax break for SBA’s forgivable loan program
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Policy · 116th Congress
Senate clears PPP bill in second try Wednesday
Schumer, D-N.Y., had asked for unanimous consent to pass the bill that advanced out of the House 417-1 last week.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump orders halt to U.S. flights by Chinese air carriers
U.S. carriers had asked to resume passenger service on June 1, the spokesman said, adding “the Chinese government’s failure to approve their requests is a violation of our Air Transport Agreement
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate confirms Miller to be pandemic inspector general
[jwp-video n=”1″] During the hearing, Miller pledged to report any political pressure to drop audits or investigations to Congress.
Congress · 116th Congress
Sources: House Democrats plan Wednesday rollout of highway bill
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Policy · 116th Congress
As COVID-19 spurs cashless purchases, Congress mulls a limit
While credit card companies charge merchants 1 to 2 percent of the bill and a flat per-transaction fee of 5 or 10 cents, cash comes with its own costs.
Policy · 116th Congress
Senate panel provides preview for next COVID-19 relief bill
Heidi Shierholz, director of policy at the progressive Economic Policy Institute and former chief economist at the Labor Department, told the committee that nearly 1 million government jobs at the
Policy · 116th Congress
Protests may add COVID-19 cases and compound racial disparities
[jwp-video n=”1″] “There’s no doubt that everyone is concerned about people mingling.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pandemic gives Navy ‘opportunity’ to revise its long-term plans
[jwp-video n=”1″] But even among the outcry over the handling of the outbreaks on the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd, a silver lining has emerged for the Navy
Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell says Senate to take up House’s PPP flexibility bill
“I hope and anticipate the Senate will soon take up and pass legislation that just passed the House by an overwhelming vote of 417-1 to further strengthen the Paycheck Protection Program so it continues
Policy · 116th Congress
Remote devices for telehealth see surge in demand
[jwp-video n=”1″] While most telehealth connections between doctors and patients are being done through common audio and video apps such as Zoom, WhatsApp and Facetime, “it would be a lot more
Policy · 116th Congress
Interior watchdog: Senior official misused post to aid family
One morning, Domenech wrote, “[Family member 1] has been called and understand is ‘in process’ but…has not heard anything more over the last week.”
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump’s order on social media meets swift resistance
[jwp-video n=”1″] The order also asks federal agencies to enumerate and report to the White House Office of Management and Budget on how much they are spending on social media.
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 clouds early health insurance premium requests
Two of the six insurers filing rates — Moda Health Plan and Providence Health Plan — are projecting a 1 percent increase due to COVID-19, while the rest deferred estimates.
Policy · 116th Congress
FDA asks packing facilities to report on COVID-19 problems
[jwp-video n=”1″] The guidance doesn’t mention the memorandum, but it notes news reports of closures of some FDA-regulated facilities.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pace of economic recovery could shape races in swing states
[jwp-video n=”1″] In April, Michigan had an 18 percentage-point increase in its unemployment rate to more than 22 percent, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released May 22.
Policy · 116th Congress
Amtrak sees service cuts without an additional $1.48 billion for 2021
[House spending bill would boost transit, Amtrak, highways] Amtrak previously received $1 billion in a roughly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package approved in March to help soften the pandemic
Policy · 116th Congress
Drug overdoses climb during COVID-19 pandemic
[HHS cheers overdose drop but urges states to cap Medicaid] [jwp-video n=”1″] A May 13 report tracking nationwide overdose data, with a focus on six unnamed states with the most reliable