Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
‘Where am I?’: Black staffers describe hurdles of working on Capitol Hill
[jwp-video n=”1″] As low as those figures are, they’re an improvement, and Brenson says the trends are reason to hope.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Democrats start gauging support for immigration overhaul
[jwp-video n=”1″] “So we’ll have a better gauge at that point,” Aguilar said.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden rescinds Trump-era green card ban, following outcry
[jwp-video n=”1″] [Despite travel ban repeal, Trump orders still keep immigrants out] Biden said in his Wednesday night order revoking the ban that it “does not advance the interests of
Policy · 117th Congress
CIA nominee pledges to de-politicize intelligence briefings
[jwp-video n=”1″] When he was president, Donald Trump repeatedly and publicly attacked the findings of the U.S. intelligence community, particularly when it came to matters relating to Russia
Policy · 117th Congress
Abortion emerges as key division in Becerra’s Finance hearing
[jwp-video n=”1″] “Both Attorney General Becerra and I throughout our careers have too often been the only Latino in the room,” Padilla said.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate parliamentarian hears arguments on coronavirus relief bill
[jwp-video n=”1″] MacDonough is expected to render a verdict later on Wednesday or Thursday, lawmakers and aides say.
Policy · 117th Congress
Vaccine sign-up struggles highlight state and federal challenges
[jwp-video n=”1″] New Mexico was the first state to implement a statewide registration system, and at least 15 other states followed suit, according to the National Governors Association.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
‘Do it now. Ask for help now’: Rep. Madeleine Dean and her son reflect on his addiction
For help and resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, call the SAMHSA hotline at 1-800-662-4357.
Policy · 117th Congress
China likely to attack Taiwan within five years, panel told
[jwp-video n=”1″] Previously, it was thought the greatest possibility of military conflict over Taiwan, a democracy of nearly 24 million people, would occur if a Taiwanese leader formally declared
Policy · 117th Congress
Health care bore brunt of cyberattacks in 2020, study says
[jwp-video n=”1″] Nation-state hackers focused on espionage while criminals looking to make money used the digital landscape created by the pandemic to “get into various organizations to conduct
Congress · 117th Congress
Garland confirmation hearing previews policy battles ahead
Durbin told reporters that Democrats want to set a committee vote on Garland’s nomination March 1, with a final confirmation vote later next week.
Policy · 117th Congress
For truckers, pandemic has highlighted a big need: Parking
[jwp-video n=”1″] Praised as heroes for helping keep grocery stores stocked during the coronavirus crisis, they’ve nonetheless dealt with their share of blows, such as being forbidden from using
Policy · 117th Congress
COVID-19 aid insurance language splits experts on necessity, scope
[jwp-video n=”1″] Additionally, the bill would cover 85 percent of the cost of continuing employer coverage for workers who left or lost their jobs under the program known as COBRA through September
Policy · 117th Congress
Winter weather delays vaccine shipments to all 50 states
[jwp-video n=”1″] FedEx, UPS and McKesson all emphasized in emailed statements that they are working to ensure shipments are on time.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden renews defense pledge to Europe but warns of democratic ‘inflection point’
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Opinion · 117th Congress
‘Rebate rule’ is wrong path to reducing prescription drug costs
The Government Accountability Office, in a 2019 report, reported that PBMs passed 99.6 percent — all but less than one-half of 1 percent — of rebates to Part D plan sponsors.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Rep. Madeleine Dean’s profile rises amid Senate buzz
Some Democrats are encouraging Dean to run for Pennsylvania’s open Senate seat, a top pickup opportunity after President Joe Biden won the state by 1 point in November.