Policy · 117th Congress
White House outlines plans to donate coronavirus vaccines abroad
The U.S. is sending 1 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to South Korea on Thursday, Zients said.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Investors object to CEO pay in judgment on pandemic response
The rate would steadily increase for pay ratios up to 500-to-1 or higher.
Policy · 117th Congress
Tech companies join calls for disclosure mandate to meet US emissions goals
Salesforce said in an April 20 statement on its website that companies should have to report audited Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions alongside reduction goals.
Congress · 117th Congress
As deadline nears, Senate Democrats pick up GOP support to extend PPP
[jwp-video n=”1″] The PPP program issued 7.5 million loans totaling $687 billion to small businesses during the last year, according to SBA data.
Congress · 117th Congress
House throws financial lifeline to victims fund, appropriators
Derene said in fiscal 2020 the Treasury Department collected almost $5 billion in such fines and penalties, and in the first six months of this fiscal year has collected almost $1 billion.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Lunch from a vending machine? It’s the new happy hour
[jwp-video n=”1″] The key is to keep it simple when assembling an à la carte vending machine lunch. “I try to stick with the Uncrustables as much as possible,” he said.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
House Democrats name 32 members to Frontline program for reelection help
Cartwright (PA-08)Conor Lamb (PA-17)Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07)Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15)Colin Allred (TX-32)Elaine Luria (VA-02)Abigail Spanberger (VA-07)Kim Schrier (WA-08)Ron Kind (WI-03) [jwp-video n=”1″
White House · 117th Congress
Erotica, pot firms join oil patch to keep fair access bank rule
It’s set to take effect April 1. The rule came after the largest U.S. banks said they would stop financing oil exploration and drilling projects in the Arctic, citing environmental concerns.
Policy · 117th Congress
US vaccine effort opts for stadium clinics over doctors’ offices
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Congress · 117th Congress
China’s expanding UN role denounced by Biden’s ambassador nominee
Because of funding cuts ordered by the Trump White House, the United States is more than $1 billion in arrears in its U.N. peacekeeping dues.
Congress · 117th Congress
Yellen could win swift confirmation as first female Treasury secretary
Joint Committee on Taxation has found that 94 percent of the tax benefits from a repeal would flow to households earning more than $200,000 a year and more than half would go to those making more than $1
Congress · 116th Congress
Toomey Fed demand rocks coronavirus relief bill talks
[jwp-video n=”1″] Paul M. Krawzak, Niels Lesniewski , Lindsey McPherson and Jennifer Shutt contributed to this report.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Gideon’s conundrum: What to do with all that extra money
Gideon’s left over cash was disclosed in a nearly 26,000-page report, covering the period from Oct. 15 through Nov. 23, filed shortly after 1 a.m. Friday with the Federal Election Commission.
Policy · 116th Congress
Biden administration seen aiding digital identities, closing fintech loopholes
[jwp-video n=”1″] Kim said the chamber, which represents the interests of the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, would push during Biden’s term for greater clarity on how financial institutions
Congress · 116th Congress
With two Republicans in quarantine, Senate lacks votes to advance Fed nominee
[jwp-video n=”1″] More than 100 economists, including seven Nobel laureates, signed a letter to senators urging them to vote no.
Policy · 116th Congress
OCC payments charter proposal raises questions about what is a bank
[jwp-video n=”1″] But a lot of fintech companies, like PayPal Holdings Inc., act a lot like banks.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
DeFazio faces tough challenge in changing Oregon district
[jwp-video n=”1″] Rebecca Tweed, a Republican political consultant based in Oregon who is not affiliated with the race, said Skarlatos has given DeFazio the most serious challenge he’s faced
Policy · 116th Congress
UK limit on cryptocurrency derivatives draws attention in US
[jwp-video n=”1″] Hockett said the ban represents the U.K.’s first “foray” into clamping down on digital currencies, even if it covers a small part of the cryptocurrency market.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Fundraising surges for Democratic Senate challengers, reports show
[jwp-video n=”1″] The third quarter was a fundraising boon for Democrats as they look to take control of the Senate.