Policy · 116th Congress
Shortage of supplies for virus leads Trump to invoke war powers
[jwp-video n=”1″] “In France, factories that once manufactured fancy perfumes are starting to churn out needed hand sanitizer instead.
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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
Policy · 116th Congress
Murray, others urge sick leave in future coronavirus bill
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Senate voted 47-51 to reject Murray’s amendment that would require employers to provide workers 14 days of emergency paid sick leave and 12 weeks of paid family and medical
Policy · 116th Congress
CDC suggests nurses use bandanas, scarves during face mask shortage
[jwp-video n=”1″] The change comes just one week after the CDC downgraded its guidance around the use of N95 masks, also referred to as “respirators,” that can filter out viruses like the one
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
Public health experts worry about spread of COVID-19 misinformation
[jwp-video n=”1″] “We’re not just fighting an epidemic; we’re fighting an infodemic,” he said.
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
Policy · 116th Congress
New aid request adds to coronavirus response price tag
Administration officials stressed that the appropriations request is completely separate from a $1 trillion economic stimulus package that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is working on with Senate
Policy · 116th Congress
Foes of smoke-flavoring ban unmoved by high rate of lung-cancer deaths
[jwp-video n=”1″] The one with the most lung cancer deaths in his district to oppose the bill was Republican Harold Rogers, a longtime cigar smoker whose southeastern Kentucky district in Appalachia
Congress · 116th Congress
Defense secretary: Army Corps can’t build hospitals overnight
[jwp-video n=”1″] At a press conference Tuesday, Trump said he had discussed the idea with Cuomo.
Congress · 116th Congress
Courts ask Congress for coronavirus response funds
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Western District of Washington was the first to close the courthouse and suspend trials and hearings and others have done likewise, while federal courts in West Virginia
White House · 116th Congress
Health agency gives Florida Medicaid flexibility responding to coronavirus
[jwp-video n=”1″] Public response to virus The move comes as about two-thirds of U.S. residents say they are taking action to protect themselves from the pandemic, according to a new poll released
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Tuesday’s elections (mostly) continue amid coronavirus pandemic
[jwp-video n=”1″] Contests in Illinois and Florida were plagued by voter confusion about relocated polling places, poll workers who did not show up, struggles to find supplies to sanitize polling
Policy · 116th Congress
Bracing for coronavirus, hospitals call for more funding
Groups representing hospitals, doctors, and nurses are seeking an extra $1 billion to help build up temporary hospital capacity, protect workers and deal with other problems tied to the coronavirus
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Virus looms over turnout as Lipinski, Beatty face primaries
Women Vote, a super PAC connected with Emily’s List, has put about $1 million into the race. “Emily’s List did get involved very early on this cycle,” group spokesman Benjamin Ray said.
Congress · 116th Congress
Supreme Court delays arguments for the first outbreak since Spanish flu
The Supreme Court had oral arguments set for March 23 through March 25, and then March 30 through April 1.