Policy · 116th Congress
Working from home pushes demand for internet, video services
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Policy · 116th Congress
Telehealth visits surge along with coronavirus cases
“The No. 1 ask was, ‘Do you have any recommendations for a telehealth solution?’” Stephan said.
Policy · 116th Congress
Social media data could greatly aid in tracking COVID-19 worldwide
[jwp-video n=”1″] The largest sets of nonpublic data — things like search queries, website access logs, private social media posts and location data — belong to large technology companies such
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators fight over last-minute adds to coronavirus aid bill
But Schumer earlier said the upcoming 1:30 p.m. votes were now “essentially irrelevant.” He added that “we’re prepared to speed up that agreement on the floor” once there’s a bipartisan deal.
Policy · 116th Congress
Senate stimulus bill snags on trade aid, food stamps
-China trade agreement and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade, which could take effect June 1.
Policy · 116th Congress
Fears grow that inmate transfers may spread coronavirus to communities
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Congress · 116th Congress
Self-swab coronavirus tests face regulatory and logistic issues
[jwp-video n=”1″] Yet even those who typically push for strong FDA oversight acknowledge the agency had to take a calculated risk in order to increase testing availability, which so far has
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats want bigger coronavirus appropriation in Senate bill
[jwp-video n=”1″] Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., said the aid to hospitals in the bill is less than Democrats want.
Policy · 116th Congress
Negotiators struggle to reach coronavirus stimulus deal
Speaking on CNN, Schumer said the figure “may not get that high, but it’s going to be certainly amply more than $1 trillion, $1.4 trillion.”
Policy · 116th Congress
US ports did better with exports than imports as virus spread
An even larger decline hit the Port of Los Angeles, No. 1 in the country in freight traffic, with import volume for February down by 22.5 percent.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump endorses stock buyback restrictions for bailout money
“The workers are my No. 1 concern. The way we take care of the workers is, we have to keep the companies going.”
Policy · 116th Congress
Census delays all operations amid pandemic concerns
[jwp-video n=”1″] Earlier this week, the agency announced it would cease field operations and outreach until at least the start of April.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump says pandemic allows Mexico border restrictions he couldn’t do before
[jwp-video n=”1″] Friday’s announcement comes days after the administration announced the U.S. will close its northern border with Canada to non-essential tourist travel.
Policy · 116th Congress
Health industry scrambles for funding in third coronavirus bill
The $1 trillion COVID-19 Senate GOP stimulus bill is filled with provisions the health care industry has long desired and could help bolster the response to the pandemic, but it also contains loosely related
Policy · 116th Congress
Undisclosed delays plague atomic programs, cost billions to fix
If the Savannah River project is set back, then production of modified W87-1 warheads that would go on the Air Force’s new Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent ballistic missiles would be affected.
Policy · 116th Congress
Defense industry to carry on in face of coronavirus
[jwp-video n=”1″] The industry’s essential designation, along with the injection of government funding, was a central request of the Aerospace Industries Association and the National Defense
Policy · 116th Congress
States, schools work on health worker shortage due to virus
[jwp-video n=”1″] Utilizing existing professionals Medical students, residents and pharmacists are all looking at ways to increase their involvement in combating the pandemic.