Policy · 116th Congress
New federal dietary guidelines dish out familiar rules
The advisory committee had recommended that added sugars account for less than 6 percent of total daily calories in the diets of adults and children older than 2.
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Policy · 116th Congress
FDA authorizes second COVID-19 vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization Friday for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Moderna and the National Institutes of Health, paving the way for another 6 million vaccines
Policy · 116th Congress
Pediatricians want kids to be part of COVID-19 vaccine trials
Assuming the trials show that the vaccines are safe and provide a good immune response, future tests could include progressively younger children, moving to, say, 6- to 12-year-olds next, then 2- to 6-
Policy · 116th Congress
Census estimates US population at 330 million
That’s about 20 million more people in the country than in 2010, roughly a 6 percent change.
Policy · 116th Congress
Moderna COVID-19 trial data shows vaccine is broadly effective
If the Moderna/National Institutes of Health vaccine receives emergency use authorization, a combined 6 million doses would land at 3,285 locations within three days, according to Gustave Perna,
Policy · 116th Congress
Buttigieg would bring his agenda and Biden’s to Department of Transportation
$1 trillion Just as Biden hopes his infrastructure plan will create jobs, Buttigieg’s own infrastructure plan promised to create 6 million well-paying jobs, clean up the environment and create affordable
Policy · 116th Congress
Interior pushes ahead on drilling in Alaska refuge, but hurdles await
BLM said details about the lease sale, including an official notice, will be published Monday and the auction to drill in the ecologically sensitive region will occur via livestream on Jan. 6.
Policy · 116th Congress
Broad powers won’t make it easy for Biden to shift trade policy
investigation found that a French digital services tax was discriminatory, but the administration delayed imposing 25 percent tariffs on French cosmetics and handbags valued at $1.3 billion until Jan. 6,
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FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccines would set off a scramble
Redfield testified to Congress that an estimated $6 billion is needed, while health departments are seeking $8 billion.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump pushes Supreme Court to let him reshape apportionment
Trump has appointed three justices to the Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 majority of Republican appointees, but that may not work in his favor.
Policy · 116th Congress
SCOTUS may take up cases on abortion and LGBT rights
The court’s new 6-3 conservative majority means a case’s fate is less likely to lie in the hands of Chief Justice John G.
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 legislation, postelection prep keep K Street busy
Corrected, 6:25 p.m. | Negotiations over the federal response to the COVID-19 crisis have fueled the lobbying sector this year, as K Street firms and corporate representatives now turn their attention
Policy · 116th Congress
Five more states voting this fall on legalizing marijuana
New Approach Montana, the group behind the two ballot initiatives, told the Missoula Current it plans to spend $3 million to $6 million in total on the campaign.
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Hit by pandemic, Amtrak is making cuts that may endure
In an Aug. 6 Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing for two Amtrak board of directors nominees, Sen.
Policy · 116th Congress
States seek more federal funds as Medicaid enrollment grows
National enrollment in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program jumped by 4 million between February and June, an increase of almost 6 percent, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Policy · 116th Congress
Census Bureau to end 2020 count on Thursday
Hawaii Standard Time,” or 6 a.m. EDT on Oct. 16.
Policy · 116th Congress
Contact-tracing efforts scrutinized after COVID-19 outbreak spreads
In general, experts say people risk contracting the virus that causes COVID-19 if they spend more than 15 minutes within 6 feet of someone with the disease.
Policy · 116th Congress
Wolf nomination for Homeland Security secretary advances
Wolf’s nomination was approved, 6-3, with Democrats voting against. Wolf has served as the acting secretary of the department since November.
Policy · 116th Congress
States push for more funds and guidance on vaccine distribution
CDC Director Robert Redfield told Congress earlier this month that $6 billion is needed, but negotiations on a new coronavirus relief bill have been facing difficulties on Capitol Hill.
Policy · 116th Congress
Environmental action, laws may face new hurdles on high court
Corrected, Oct. 6 | A conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court could deal a crippling blow to environmental laws on the books, water down climate regulations tied up in court and make it harder