Opinion · 116th Congress
As we rebuild from COVID-19, we cannot allow the Democrats, the liberal media or China to take us for a ride
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Congress · 116th Congress
Cities back Democrats’ virus aid formula amid small-business stalemate
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Democratic measure would distribute $53.55 billion of the money directly to localities using the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block
Policy · 116th Congress
Coronavirus pushes annual deficit forecasts toward $4 trillion
[jwp-video n=”1″] Congress has opened the fiscal spigot three times in the past month, pumping roughly $2.5 trillion into an economy gasping for breath amid a virtual nationwide lockdown.
Congress · 116th Congress
Counties push Democrats for more generous slice of virus aid
[jwp-video n=”1″] Democrats proposed a bill last week that would have provided an additional $150 billion to state and local governments to help them address the pandemic.
Congress · 116th Congress
Small-business funds dwindle as virus aid package sputters
The disaster loan program got $1 billion in an earlier aid package to support some $7 billion in loans, but the program has over $370 billion worth of demand, according to Sen. Benjamin L.
Congress · 116th Congress
Schumer sees quick coronavirus aid deal
[jwp-video n=”1″] Part of the $2.3 trillion financial rescue package enacted last month included $349 billion in loans for a new “Paycheck Protection Program” to encourage small businesses to
Congress · 116th Congress
Drive-in church ban violates religious freedom, Mitch McConnell says
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Policy · 116th Congress
Calls grow for Trump to relax humanitarian sanctions on Iran
[jwp-video n=”1″] “There are lots of young people in Iran who are no fans of this regime, who, in fact, reach out for a connection to America,” Murphy said.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators get kits with N-95 masks. Feinstein is donating her supply
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms did not respond to a request for comment.
Policy · 116th Congress
Hospitals await details as emergency fund allocations begin
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Congress · 116th Congress
Conflicting priorities threaten quick coronavirus aid passage
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
McGrath bests McConnell in 2020 fundraising so far, but Senate leader has plenty of cash
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Congress · 116th Congress
Senate Democrats push pandemic hazard pay for front-line workers
[jwp-video n=”1″] Democrats are also proposing a recruitment incentive of $15,000 for front-line medical workers to build and maintain the health care workforce responding to the pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Medical providers hope emergency funds, waivers stay in place
They’ll receive another $10 billion through a suspension of the 2 percent Medicare budget sequester from May 1 through the end of the year.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
The one way to tell Trump didn’t take coronavirus seriously
[jwp-video n=”1″] ‘Totally under control’ On Jan. 20, the first confirmed cases of coronavirus were reported in Japan, South Korea, Thailand and the United States.
Congress · 116th Congress
Hoyer eyes unanimous consent for small-business aid, needing quorum for larger relief package
[jwp-video n=”1″] Specifically, Hoyer said Democrats are concerned that smaller minority-owned and women-owned businesses don’t have the resources to apply for the loans as quickly as larger
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
John Thune, sporting quarantine beard, goes full-on ‘Schoolhouse Rock!’
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Policy · 116th Congress
Opening day for SBA loans brings big obstacles, calls for fixes
Complaints from banks over the program’s setup led the SBA to double interest rates from 0.50 percent to 1 percent in its interim final rule.
Congress · 116th Congress
House moves to electronic filing of bills and floor documents to reduce staffing during pandemic
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