Congress · 116th Congress
House Dems want to combine coronavirus stimulus, supplemental
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Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus stimulus plan could deliver $3K to family of four
The emerging $1 trillion aid package intended to help weather the COVID-19 economic storm appears likely to deliver $1,000 to every U.S. adult, plus $500 per child, according to Treasury Secretary Steven
Congress · 116th Congress
COVID-19 diagnoses force leaders’ hands on schedule, alternative voting procedures
[jwp-video n=”1″] “No decisions have been made on exactly what these changes will be, but we will be discussing all options,” he said. Florida Republican Rep.
Congress · 116th Congress
Redefining district work: House members opt to telework during coronavirus pandemic
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Congress · 116th Congress
Senate to take up $1 trillion stimulus plan within ‘days’
Senate Majority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., said Wednesday that several “task forces” led by key committee chairmen were prepping to submit their recommendations for what could be a $1 trillion or thereabouts
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Rep. Dan Lipinski loses primary rematch to Marie Newman in Illinois
Women Vote, a super PAC connected with Emily’s List, put about $1 million into the race.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats pan White House’s $46B coronavirus aid request
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Trump administration asked for $249 million for ICE that it said will be used to charter airplanes “to continue repatriating” people that have been ordered out of the country
Campaigns · 116th Congress
HBO film reveals major gaps in 2020 US election systems
Despite nearly $1 billion in federal grants provided by Congress to states since 2016 and multiple hearings focused on security weaknesses, Hursti demonstrates in a new HBO documentary called “Kill
Policy · 116th Congress
In memo, Rep. Maxine Waters lists stimulus priorities, ignoring industries
Waters’ six-page plan would go much farther than other proposals, including the administration’s proposal that would potentially exceed $1 trillion in direct payments to households and loans to businesses
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump signs coronavirus aid package, with more to come
[jwp-video n=”1″] McConnell reiterated he plans to keep the Senate in session, possibly during weekends, to draft and pass a third package to combat the health care and economic impacts of the
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Presidential race now leans toward the Democrats
[jwp-video n=”1″] The song remains the same The fundamentals remain the same as they were January 2019. In 2016, Trump lost the popular vote but won the Electoral College.
Policy · 116th Congress
Concerns grow about coronavirus spreading in prisons
[jwp-video n=”1″] Lawmakers have raised their own concerns about prisons and the novel coronavirus.
Policy · 116th Congress
‘Shutdown of travel’ seen as White House, Congress plan rescues
An Amtrak spokeswoman said the company estimates it will need about $1 billion through the remainder of the year to make up for the ridership and revenue loss, with daily ridership down more than
Congress · 116th Congress
Pandemic ignites interest in remote voting; McConnell, Pelosi say no
talk of remote voting is taking place amid negotiations on multiple economic stimulus packages, including a House-passed measure and another that is developing that could reach a price tag of more than $1
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump-appointed judge playing defense on presidential powers
[jwp-video n=”1″] Her dissents highlighted critics’ concerns that she is willing to give presidents too much power — and, more broadly, that she is among a growing number of federal judges who
Congress · 116th Congress
Mnuchin: White House plan will inject $1 trillion into economy
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the massive stimulus package the Trump administration is proposing would pump $1 trillion into the coronavirus-ravaged U.S. economy, through a combination of direct
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump drops payroll tax cut, wants stimulus checks
[jwp-video n=”1″] It wasn’t immediately clear checks could be sent that quickly, however.
Congress · 116th Congress
Opportunity knocks for Congress during crisis
Yields on 30-year Treasury bonds are below 2 percent; 10-year rates have dropped below 1 percent. Lenders are willing to lose money after inflation to lock their money away safely for decades.
Congress · 116th Congress
House may not return to session until third coronavirus response bill is ready
[jwp-video n=”1″] A formal schedule update that Hoyer’s office sent Monday afternoon only announced that no votes would be held March 23, the date the House was scheduled to return from its
Congress · 116th Congress
Reporters get new guidelines as Hill coronavirus cases grow
[jwp-video n=”1″] Press restrictions Several Capitol press galleries sent letters to media members Monday asking them to take extra precautions when in the Capitol.