Policy · 116th Congress
High court backs environmentalists in clean water case
In a 6-3 decision, the court sent the case, County of Maui v. Hawai’i Wildlife Fund, back to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Rubio raises profile in pandemic, challenges GOP economics
A survey by the National Federation of Independent Businesses estimated that 74 percent of the nation’s 6 million small businesses applied for the PPP loans, but just 20 percent had received disbursements
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate report: Kremlin support for Trump in 2016 is accurate
An unclassified version was made public on Jan. 6, 2017.
Congress · 116th Congress
Lobbying on coronavirus surges as Congress doles out trillions
drug industry’s chief lobby, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, disclosed spending $9 million, a 9 percent drop from the first quarter of 2019 ($9.9 million), but more than the $6
Congress · 116th Congress
Hill named to new pandemic aid watchdog group
Democrats had been optimistic about flipping the district, which includes Little Rock, in 2018, but Hill still won that race by 6 points. This time, Hill faces state Sen.
Congress · 116th Congress
Judge Justin Walker is a window into McConnell’s sway on federal courts
He was raised by a single working mom, Deborah Walker, who left her low-paying but stable job when he was 6 years old, mortgaged the house, and used the money to buy a stationery shop so that she
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.
Congress · 116th Congress
Some staff in the Capitol told to wear masks, but not lawmakers
“The guidance from the Attending Physician and the CDC has encouraged the wearing of facial coverings in public settings where social distancing of 6 feet or greater is impractical,” the spokesperson
Policy · 116th Congress
Highway fund’s shortfall deepened by plunge in gas tax revenue
And they aren’t the only one asking for help: So worried is the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials that they wrote congressional leadership on April 6 to request $50 billion
Policy · 116th Congress
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments by telephone in May
The telephone arguments will be held May 4-6 and 11-13 for cases that were scheduled for March and April but were postponed.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Democrats push to cut federal strings on state election grants
Election Assistance Commission, the federal agency which administers the grants, on April 6 broke down the amount each of the 50 states, District of Columbia and several U.S. territories would receive
Congress · 116th Congress
‘Paper hearings’ replace committee staple in the Senate
More paper hearings ahead The Senate is out of session for an extended period, and the annual spring recess that was set for the weeks of April 6 and April 13 now has committee action on the calendar
Policy · 116th Congress
Congress works on SBA aid bill amid overwhelming demand
That’s better than what most business owners can promise: A JP Morgan Chase Institute study found that less than half of America’s 6 million small companies had enough money to last two weeks without revenues
Policy · 116th Congress
In letter to lawmakers, insurers say pandemic cost is too great
estimated losses from closing small businesses with 100 or fewer employees would be $255 billion to $431 billion per month — while premiums for commercial property risks in key insurance lines were about $6
Policy · 116th Congress
Hospitals await details as emergency fund allocations begin
The latest economic aid package contained a 6 percent increase on the federal match for Medicaid funds, but the payments are being funneled through state governments.
Policy · 116th Congress
Medical providers hope emergency funds, waivers stay in place
Hospitals are also receiving a 20 percent bump to payments related to COVID-19 and additional funding through a 6 percent enhanced federal Medicaid match sent to states.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
John Thune, sporting quarantine beard, goes full-on ‘Schoolhouse Rock!’
Especially in the smaller schools, sometimes it’ll be K-12, sometimes 6 through 12. HOH: Do you have any thoughts about the state of civics education in this country?
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
Mental health workers seek protections during COVID-19 crisis
clients who believe that they might be in crisis or might be in crisis, which means we still need to be face-to-face with them and provide that nurturing environment, which is hard when you’re standing 6