Congress · 116th Congress
CBO: May deficit down from April, but still huge amid pandemic
The budget office’s deficit estimate for April was within $1 billion of the final Treasury figures, for example.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Two plans for highway investments, zero plans to pay for them
[jwp-video n=”1″] But the most popular alternative to the gas tax — a mechanism that would charge people based on vehicle miles traveled, or VMT — is nowhere near ready for national deployment
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate considers wildlife bill, NDAA gets markup, and police overhaul unveiled: Road ahead
[jwp-video n=”1″] The 134-page package, dubbed the Justice in Policing Act, includes several bills that would update standards for prosecuting police misconduct, mandate dash and body camera
Campaigns · 116th Congress
What’s at stake in primaries Tuesday in Georgia, Nevada, South Carolina and West Virginia
[jwp-video n=”1″] That was no surprise to David McIntosh, president of the conservative Club for Growth, which is backing Mace and a handful of other Republicans in Tuesday’s primaries.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Common Defense: Too many emergencies
[jwp-video n=”1″] Similarly, in April 2019, a bipartisan majority in both chambers of Congress passed a joint resolution that would have ended U.S. military involvement with the Saudi-led coalition
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Photos of the week ending June 5, 2020
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Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus dominates early 2020 franking, with blackout lifted
[jwp-video n=”1″] “At this time, I think that it’s just a really remarkable tool to have, to be able to reach people during an emergency in their lives, when they’re feeling so disoriented and
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Is the 2020 fight for the House already over?
[jwp-video n=”1″] Trump’s controversial comments are an albatross around the neck of House GOP candidates who need to win back suburban voters. Even GOP strategists acknowledge that.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Vulnerable senators offer mixed reviews of Trump in crisis
“Here’s what we have to have happen in this country, that No. 1, we have to recognize that the murder of George Floyd has to result in real change that we can simply no longer have this kind of murder
Congress · 116th Congress
Lawmakers dust off old proposals on police overhauls
[jwp-video n=”1″] But those bills didn’t get a committee markup when Republicans who traditionally back law enforcement priorities controlled the House.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Pandemics change, but Congress stays the same
In 1968, a deadly flu killed 1 million worldwide and about 100,000 Americans, including Rep. Robert Everett, D-Tenn.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
6 things to watch in Tuesday’s primaries
Here are six things to watch Tuesday: 1.
Congress · 116th Congress
The Equality Act has languished in McConnell’s Senate but sponsor says it’s still historic
[jwp-video n=”1″] Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a release last month called the legislation “transformative” and criticized McConnell’s inaction on the bill.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Mike Pompeo’s not running for Senate in Kansas. Here’s who is
[jwp-video n=”1″] Some national Republicans told CQ Roll Call in recent weeks that they had been excited about Hamilton, whose long-running advertisements had given him name recognition in the
Congress · 116th Congress
Road ahead: Senate schedule so far unaffected by protests, DC curfews
“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
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Photos of the week ending May 29, 2020
Maryland recently lifted its stay-at-home order as it enters Phase 1 of reopening the state.
Congress · 116th Congress
Updated House calendar has only one voting day in June, 12 in July
The House will be in session July 1 and 2 as well before breaking for Independence Day.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Pennsylvania primaries to set matchups in House battlegrounds
Lamb has a sizable financial advantage this cycle with more than $1 million in his campaign account as of May 13, while Parnell had $384,000. Inside Elections with Nathan L.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Will health or wealth motivate voters?
Kennedy III, in a debate Monday in advance of the Bay State election on Sept. 1.