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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Campaigns · 116th Congress
Bannon talk shows Trump attack on election could damage GOP long-term
GOP leadership in the Senate is discouraging Republican senators from contesting any states during the Electoral College ratification on Jan. 6.
Opinion · 116th Congress
The health care price transparency revolution begins next month
Such inflated bills cause more than 1 in six 6 Americans to have medical debt in collections, according to the Urban Institute. In some states, such as Texas, this ratio increases to around 1 in 4.
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-
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Gideon’s conundrum: What to do with all that extra money
The report shows that from Oct. 15 through Election Day, Gideon collected more than $6 million, including $2.5 million in “unitemized” contributions, or small donations of less than $200.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Latino voters swayed by sustained effort, groups say
state’s Democratic Party hoped to register millions of new voters, Biden’s 46 percent of the vote closed the gap from 2016 nominee Hillary Clinton’s 43 percent, but he still ended up losing by nearly 6
Opinion · 116th Congress
To win, Trump must focus on the economy in campaign’s remaining days
He also flipped voters with a high school education from -6 in 2012 to +5. For Trump to win this year, this coalition of nontraditional Republican voters must be sustained.
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
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Republican super PAC to spend $9 million in Michigan Senate race
He ran for the state’s other seat in 2018, losing to Democratic incumbent Debbie Stabenow by a surprisingly narrow 6-point margin.
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.
Congress · 116th Congress
Slimmer coronavirus aid package introduced in House
removed.Child tax credits would be made refundable as in the May legislation, but Democrats now would limit the per-child benefit to $2,000, rather than $3,000 in the May bill, or $3,600 for children under age 6.
Policy · 116th Congress
Senate GOP eases Wolf’s path to becoming Homeland Security secretary
Wolf was also asked about an NBC News report on Tuesday that found $6 million in contracts awarded to a firm where Wolf’s wife works as an executive.
Policy · 116th Congress
Unions eye long term as pandemic weighs on members
“The bill protects the members and their families, but not only them — it covers all hospitality workers, from the Bellagio to the Motel 6,” Argüello-Kline said.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
What to watch in Delaware’s primaries this week
He raised $6 million to Scarane’s $324,000 through Aug. 26, according to Federal Election Commission disclosures.
Congress · 116th Congress
PPP loans helped out congressional spouses’ workplaces
“As of June 6, there have been 61,576 approved loans totaling approximately $6,122,930,463 for businesses throughout the state.” Meanwhile, a company where Sen.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Michigan primaries: Tlaib wins, and GOP may get another woman in the House
Democrats have hopes of flipping the seat after Upton won by just 6 points in 2018, the closest race of his congressional career.
Policy · 116th Congress
White House halts new DACA applications amid ‘review’
Tuesday’s DHS memo is expected to face legal challenges, and some immigration experts expressed hope it would prompt lawmakers to pass a Democrat-backed bill (H.R. 6) that would provide a pathway
Congress · 116th Congress
What to know as Congress honors John Lewis amid a pandemic
Instead of opening the doors, a public processional will begin at approximately 6 p.m. on the East Front, with members of the public remaining outside and queuing in socially distanced lines.
Congress · 116th Congress
Mother pushes Congress for change after son’s ‘preventable’ death in military accident
The emergency response was plagued by a series of vehicle and equipment problems and other mishaps that delayed lifesaving treatment after the Nov. 6 accident. The 20-year-old ultimately died.