Congress · 116th Congress
Congress looks to avert shutdown amid Supreme Court fight
[jwp-video n=”1″] The House floor schedule reserves time for voting on a relief package this week.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Trump contradicts CDC, pledging 100 million vaccines in 2020
State public health departments have received just a few million dollars for COVID-19 vaccine distribution — sometimes less than $1 million — while some states are still waiting on word from the
Policy · 116th Congress
Exclusive: States plan to independently vet COVID-19 vaccine data
[jwp-video n=”1″] Cuomo referenced the FDA’s emergency use authorization earlier this year of a drug touted by Trump, hydroxychloroquine, which the agency later withdrew after finding the drug
Policy · 116th Congress
Controversial HHS official taking medical leave
[jwp-video n=”1″] He also labeled CDC scientists as seditionists and peddled a conspiracy theory about a potential armed insurgency against President Donald Trump.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump administration unveils COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
[jwp-video n=”1″] Paul A.
Congress · 116th Congress
CDC director seeks billions for vaccines, says millions were transferred for HHS ad campaign
Questions about political interference Federal officials recently told states to be ready for the possibility of a vaccine being ready by Nov. 1, shortly before the Nov. 3 election.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Stalled COVID-19 package may allow Republicans to flip health care in their favor
Constituents frustrated at the prospect of not knowing what their health care would look like that year voted 4-to-1 in favor of Democratic challengers.
Policy · 116th Congress
Hospitals eye permanent telehealth expansion with FCC funds
[jwp-video n=”1″] The emergency actions taken by the federal government and almost all state governments to expand telehealth need to start becoming permanent features of the U.S. health care
Opinion · 116th Congress
As COVID-19 crisis raises risk of suicide and mental illness, Americans deserve more help
In 2016, the University of Nebraska Medical Center reported that 1 in 5 Nebraskans had reported experiencing mental illness over the previous year.
Policy · 116th Congress
Top health official argues against widespread COVID-19 testing approach
At the largest private lab companies, LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics, he said processing times are now 1-2 days and 2-3 days, respectively.
Policy · 116th Congress
CDC study finds behavioral health concerns rose in June amid coronavirus
[jwp-video n=”1″] The study, released Thursday as part of CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, was conducted June 24-30 and showed increases in a variety of adverse mental health conditions
Policy · 116th Congress
Upcoming events could increase COVID-19 spread after summer surge
[jwp-video n=”1″] Perhaps most significantly, millions of students, teachers and staff could soon be back in classrooms.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
The legislative record of Kamala Harris shows a loyal Democrat and Trump counterpuncher
[jwp-video n=”1″] Health care Harris went back and forth on her support for “Medicare for All” last year during her presidential run, which was a key policy debate throughout the Democratic
Policy · 116th Congress
Exclusive: Federal officials launch vaccine pilot program
[jwp-video n=”1″] Democrats in the House and Senate who oversee health issues have pressured the Trump administration for a plan.
Congress · 116th Congress
Should the Capitol start COVID-19 testing for staff and members?
[jwp-video n=”1″] Gohmert’s news caused a cascade of self-quarantines of people exposed to him, including Texas Republican Rep.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate GOP unveils coronavirus relief package; formal negotiations begin
Senate Republicans unveiled their plan Monday for a roughly $1 trillion coronavirus aid package that would provide a less generous extension of unemployment benefits than current law but offer another
Policy · 116th Congress
CDC: Schools near uncontrolled virus spread may want to close
[jwp-video n=”1″] This week’s guidelines come after President Donald Trump criticized earlier guidance from the agency as too restrictive.
Congress · 116th Congress
Merkley bill would stop airlines’ sale of middle seats
American and United are currently not limiting the sale of middle seats, though American had instituted limits on middle seat sales up until July 1.
Policy · 116th Congress
Experts call for more federal testing oversight as cases surge
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Department of Health and Human Services is coordinating with states to distribute supplies, the amount and quality of which have improved over time.
Congress · 116th Congress
Payroll tax cut on menu in coronavirus aid talks, McCarthy says
Republicans plan to try to give workers a break on payroll taxes in their forthcoming $1 trillion-plus pandemic relief proposal, which they expect to unveil later this week as the starting point for negotiations