Congress · 116th Congress
Busy summer ahead for appropriators after pandemic delays
The House will follow the week of July 6 — the latest start for that chamber since at least 1985, according to legislative records.
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
6 things to watch in Tuesday’s primaries
6. Influence of outside groups Outside groups in both parties have been spending ahead of Tuesday’s primaries to bolster their preferred candidates.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats’ bill would force airlines to make more refunds
In a May 6 hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, Nicholas Calio, president and CEO of industry group Airlines for America, said offering refunds for all canceled flights
Congress · 116th Congress
Pent-up tax demands could resurface in House Democrats’ aid bill
[jwp-video n=”1″] One provision would make the child tax credit fully refundable, increasing it from $2,000 to $3,000 for six years and boosting it to $3,600 for children under 6 years old.
Congress · 116th Congress
Second round of emergency medical provider funds delayed
HHS Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan previously told DeLauro and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee ranking member Patty Murray, D-Wash., on April 6 that the department was aiming to calculate
Policy · 116th Congress
Technology to track COVID-19 raises fears of mass surveillance
restaurants, cafes, shopping centers and museums in Washington, D.C., had seen a drop in traffic of 66 percent as of Sunday, April 5, compared with a median Sunday during the baseline period Jan. 3-Feb. 6.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Then and now: Washington becomes a ghost town amid coronavirus pandemic
(Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) The Small Senate Rotunda by the Old Supreme Court Chamber was crowded with tourists taking photos on June 6, 2019.
Policy · 116th Congress
White House sees $50 billion for airlines, support for Boeing
United Airlines said it would cut its flights by 50 percent in April and May, while American Airlines announced it would cut international flights by 75 percent through May 6.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump’s Mideast peace plan puts pro-Israel Democrats in a bind
The House approved in a mostly partisan vote, 226-188, a resolution on Dec. 6 reaffirming support for a two-state solution and condemning unilateral actions by either side.
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Jan. 22
6:30 p.m. | Protester removed: A protester was removed from the Senate chamber while House impeachment manager Hakeem Jeffries spoke.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Managing impeachment (and the spotlight)
But her likely Democratic opponent, Mark Kelly, outraised her for the fourth quarter in a row, bringing in $6 million from October through December and $20 million total in 2019.
Congress · 116th Congress
Consequential month ahead for court battles between House and Trump
House lawyers said the Intelligence Committee withdrew that subpoena Nov. 6 and will not reissue it, in part because House Democrats do not want a lengthy court fight to slow their impeachment inquiry
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Nov. 20
“Mexico and Canada, after waiting for 6 months to be approved, are ready to flee — and who can blame them? Too bad!” he wrote.
Congress · 116th Congress
Lawmaker pay freeze extended in Senate Legislative Branch bill
A total of $6 million would be allotted for Senate intern pay. The House version includes $11 million for House interns.
White House · 116th Congress
With Congress back, Trump tells staff he doesn’t want another shutdown
“The president has had his staff … sort through all sorts of ideas for him,” he said in an interview on Sept. 6, adding that Trump has been talking “directly” to lawmakers.
Congress · 116th Congress
Where are the members of the 115th Congress that left under scandal?
• Texas Republican Blake Farenthold resigned from the House on April 6, 2018, after a former aide charged him with sexual harassment. Tax dollars were used to pay an $84,000 settlement.
Congress · 116th Congress
Grassley: ‘Cadillac’ tax repeal points way to extenders deal
Joe Courtney, author of the Cadillac tax repeal bill, said his measure is “really about stabilizing health insurance,” that it is supported by a broad coalition and would cost just $6 billion in lost revenues
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats propose tuition help to boost AmeriCorps
Of that, $450 million would be for AmeriCorps, a boost of 6 percent over the current year. The administration proposed to end the program and others under the corporation.
White House · 116th Congress
Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon brings military experience and political savvy to his new job
[Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan gives up post, withdraws name from nomination] A former Raytheon lobbyist who was confirmed to the Army position on an 89-6 vote in November 2017, Esper brings
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Former congressional pages: Bring back scandal-plagued program
The first class started at 6 a.m., and the last ended at 10 a.m. Then they’d walk over to the Capitol building to run messages for lawmakers. The day ended when Congress adjourned.