Policy · 117th Congress
House report questions FDA’s approval of Alzheimer’s drug
A decision on accelerated approval is due by Jan. 6, and the company is simultaneously submitting data for full approval based on results from a Phase 3 trial.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Deal reached on amendments, omnibus motors towards passage
It was adopted 90-6. An amendment proposed by Sens.
Congress · 117th Congress
As threats rise, Congress agrees on extra money for Capitol Police
It’s the smallest of the 12 bills in the omnibus package but has taken on larger importance after the Capitol attack of Jan. 6, 2021, and the recent assault on the husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Congress · 117th Congress
Camp Lejeune amendment backers relent on NDAA vote
Darrell Issa, R-Calif., and eight other co-sponsors, introduced legislation on Dec. 6 that would cap legal fees for Lejeune cases at 25 percent.
Policy · 117th Congress
Earned income credit backers aim to keep expansion on the radar
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a think tank that has lobbied in favor of the expanded credit, estimated that with the expansion’s end, almost 6 million working adults without children
Policy · 117th Congress
LGBTQ, health groups see divide on digital protection bill
The moms spoke on Dec. 5 and 6 about losing their kids to cyberbullying-induced suicide, deadly TikTok challenges and fentanyl poisoning connected to Facebook and Snapchat.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court to weigh state power over federal elections
With the Supreme Court’s current 6-3 conservative majority, the oral arguments could reveal which justices might ultimately side against the North Carolina legislators.
Congress · 117th Congress
VA health care funds, military vaccine rule gum up omnibus talks
Take out veterans health care, which eats up a big chunk at $119 billion — 22 percent more than last year — and the remainder of nondefense spending would rise just 6 percent, barely keeping pace
Policy · 117th Congress
Older adults face Medicare hurdles for substance use treatment
But only 6 percent received treatment. Of those who didn’t receive treatment, 38 percent cited financial barriers.
Policy · 117th Congress
Justice Department names special counsel for Trump criminal probes
Garland appointed a special counsel Friday to oversee criminal investigations of Donald Trump related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol and mishandling of classified information.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats call protections for ‘Dreamers’ a lame-duck priority
“Let’s find out what happens in Georgia,” Graham said, referring to a Dec. 6 runoff election for a Senate seat that will determine whether Democrats hold the majority with a 50-50 split or a 51-49
Congress · 117th Congress
Supreme Court allows Jan. 6 subpoena for Arizona GOP leader
The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol to get phone records from the chair of the Arizona Republican Party — even
Policy · 117th Congress
Vilsack sees farmers keeping climate on congressional agenda
The conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, began Nov. 6 and will end Friday.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Abortion rights backers see big wins in Tuesday results
Opponents spent nearly $23 million against the initiative; advocates spent more than $6 million.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden ponders marijuana moves as states forge ahead
The Biden administration’s Oct. 6 announcement that it would revisit that classification comes after previous, yearslong reviews of marijuana’s categorization fell flat, and experts are split on
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court to hear arguments over race in college admissions
Legal experts expect the 6-3 conservative majority at the high court to issue rulings before the end of the term at the end of June that curtail the use of race in admissions and possibly overturn
Congress · 117th Congress
Arizona GOP leader takes Jan. 6 subpoena fight to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily paused enforcement of a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol for the phone records of the head of the
Policy · 117th Congress
Chipmakers offer big investments as they jockey for federal aid
In addition to grants, the agency also is seeking feedback on setting aside about $6 billion for loan guarantees that companies could use to raise as much as $75 billion.
Policy · 117th Congress
A Michigan community’s long battle with PFAS and the Pentagon
(Photo courtesy of Anthony Spaniola) Since early in 2010, Spaniola had been involved with community efforts to get the DOD to clean up contamination that has spread over nearly 6 square miles, including
Policy · 117th Congress
Both sides dig in as EPA’s final decision on Pebble Mine nears
But the agency announced on Sept. 6 that it would postpone the final determination until December so it could fully review all the comments — though it hasn’t escaped notice that it means there will be