Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Photos of the week ending Jan. 22, 2021
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Campaigns · 117th Congress
After 2020 tumult, K Street turns to possible deals on Capitol Hill
[jwp-video n=”1″] Karishma Shah Page, a leader of K&L Gates’ public policy practice, said the firm’s lobbying group had its best year in terms of revenue.
Policy · 117th Congress
Buttigieg to push big infrastructure bill to boost economy
Buttigieg’s plan would have cost $1 trillion, including a $160 billion investment in transit and a doubling of the BUILD grant program, which pays for infrastructure projects.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden will pursue five-year extension of Russia nuclear treaty
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Trump administration had dithered on the possible renewal of New START, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has made clear that he wants a simple five-year extension
Congress · 117th Congress
‘Byrd rule’ shadow could fall on Biden coronavirus relief plan
Under a reconciliation package, there’s a school of thought that says only about $1 trillion of Biden’s proposal could make it through the complicated “Byrd rule” process in the Senate, mainly provisions
Congress · 117th Congress
Historic firsts and a healing Capitol at Biden, Harris inauguration
[jwp-video n=”1″] When Biden and Harris took their oaths, they looked upon a small crowd, all thoroughly screened, background-checked and tested for COVID-19.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Photos of the day: Inauguration 2021
(Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call) [jwp-video n=”1″] President Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 46th President of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts on
Opinion · 117th Congress
My family is from Chennai. Here’s what Kamala Harris means to me
[jwp-video n=”1″] It resonates because I grew up first speaking Tamil, and later learned English in preschool. It resonates because I had my own aunt Kamala, who died a few years ago.
Policy · 117th Congress
In flurry of orders, Biden aims at four ‘converging crises’
[jwp-video n=”1″] On the economic relief front, Biden wants to extend eviction and foreclosure moratoriums until at least March 31 and continue the existing student loan pause until Sept. 30
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden’s Day 1 actions: Climate, immigration, pandemic
In his first hours on the job, Biden is set to reverse executive orders issued by President Donald Trump and set a new direction for the country.
Video · 117th Congress
Austin stresses importance of civilian control of military
[jwp-video n=”1″] Austin’s nomination has raised objections from lawmakers who said confirming the former four-star Army general who retired in 2016 would effectively give military officers
White House · 117th Congress
Biden’s Agriculture deputy choice may reflect minority critics
offices had denied African American farmers timely loans, debt restructuring and other services from 1981 to 1997 in a pattern of racial discrimination The federal government ended the case in 1999 with a $1
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Photos of the week ending Jan. 15, 2021
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Policy · 117th Congress
Interior watchdog to examine Jan. 6 Capitol riot, events before
[jwp-video n=”1″] ‘Ill-prepared’ Kenneth Spencer, chairman of the US Park Police Fraternal Order of Police, said officers from the New York division are coming to Washington in preparation for
White House · 117th Congress
Biden pushes for $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package
The first aid request, focused on more immediate needs, will ask Congress to provide $1 trillion in direct support to Americans through $1,400 tax rebate checks for individuals and expanded $400
Policy · 117th Congress
Pentagon aims to spread artificial intelligence across military services
[jwp-video n=”1″] Small AI projects The new acquisition power Congress gave JAIC means the center can encourage small tech companies to bid on Pentagon projects, Groen said.
Policy · 117th Congress
Rental property owners get late assist in year-end spending law
The fix in last month’s spending package allows certain owners of apartments built or bought before Jan. 1, 2018, to depreciate their investments over 30 years instead of 40 years.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Democrats prep for competitive Pennsylvania Senate primary
In 2016, McGinty lost to Toomey by 1 percentage point while Trump carried the state by an even narrower margin.