Congress · 116th Congress
Could Obama’s call to end Senate filibuster shift the tide?
[jwp-video n=”1″] And the true impact of Obama’s surprise endorsement may not become clear until after the November election.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Amid virus aid divide, parties find common ground on tax breaks
[jwp-video n=”1″] Retention credit Meanwhile, both chambers want to greatly expand employee retention tax credits to encourage employers to hire and retain workers during the pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Conflicts over workplace safety mount as more employers require COVID-19 liability waivers
[jwp-video n=”1″] Another reason they are considered unenforceable: Workers who get sick or injured on the job generally are compensated through state workers’ compensation systems rather than
White House · 116th Congress
Democrats reject ‘skinny’ virus plan while GOP struggles for unity
[jwp-video n=”1″] Pelosi also pointed to comments made earlier in the day by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who said the “current economic downturn is the most severe in our lifetimes
Congress · 116th Congress
Gohmert’s positive coronavirus test raises fresh safety questions
[jwp-video n=”1″] “Too many Republicans have continued to act extraordinarily irresponsibly, including Louie Gohmert,” House Majority Leader Steny H.
Congress · 116th Congress
What’s in the Senate GOP’s coronavirus relief proposal?
Senate Republican leaders unveiled their $1 trillion proposal for the next coronavirus relief package this week, but it faces scrutiny from Democrats in both chambers as well as from some Republicans.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Stop saving businesses and start saving schools
[jwp-video n=”1″] Schools first The next round of COVID-19 relief funding that the Senate will debate this week has to put schools in the front of the line for funding, not the back.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate GOP unveils coronavirus relief package; formal negotiations begin
Senate Republicans unveiled their plan Monday for a roughly $1 trillion coronavirus aid package that would provide a less generous extension of unemployment benefits than current law but offer another
Congress · 116th Congress
Republicans look to virus relief to avert economic and electoral disaster
The Labor Department for 18 straight weeks has reported new jobless claims of at least 1 million.
Congress · 116th Congress
Road ahead: Congress rushing on coronavirus relief but pausing to honor John Lewis
[jwp-video n=”1″] “Together their bills make up the HEALS Act — that’s health, economic assistance, liability protection and schools,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said in floor remarks
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Politicians are the worst (but most important) political analysts
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Congress · 116th Congress
House sends four spending bills to Senate, defying Trump veto threat
[jwp-video n=”1″] Benjamin J. Hulac contributed to this report.
Policy · 116th Congress
CDC: Schools near uncontrolled virus spread may want to close
[jwp-video n=”1″] This week’s guidelines come after President Donald Trump criticized earlier guidance from the agency as too restrictive.
Policy · 116th Congress
As eviction bans end, renters and landlords urge fiscal help
[jwp-video n=”1″] “It’s not enough to say, ‘thou shall not evict,’” said Rep. David E. Price, D-N.C., chairman of the Transportation-HUD Appropriations Subcommittee.
Congress · 116th Congress
John Lewis to lie in state at the Capitol
An invitation-only arrival ceremony will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m.
Congress · 116th Congress
GOP virus aid package: Payroll tax cut out, restaurant deduction in
Senate Republicans were preparing to unveil a $1 trillion-plus coronavirus relief package amid an unwelcome jump in weekly jobless claims Thursday.
Congress · 116th Congress
Merkley bill would stop airlines’ sale of middle seats
American and United are currently not limiting the sale of middle seats, though American had instituted limits on middle seat sales up until July 1.
Congress · 116th Congress
GOP not yet ready to roll out coronavirus relief bill
[jwp-video n=”1″] But Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, the top Democrat on the Finance Committee, said that plan wouldn’t be feasible.
Policy · 116th Congress
Experts: Daily life may remain disrupted after vaccine launch
[jwp-video n=”1″] Epidemiologists think about achieving herd immunity as a formula with three variables: how infectious the disease is, the effectiveness of the vaccine and how many people receive
Congress · 116th Congress
Post office concerns highlighted at Senate hearing on elections amid COVID-19
[jwp-video n=”1″] Blunt responded that he had read about significant issues in primary elections that have taken place during the pandemic, and he suspected there would be litigation in close