Congress · 116th Congress
Stopgap funding up in the air as coronavirus relief talks drag on
The bipartisan bill would have provided $6 billion for vaccine distribution, including $3.4 billion for states, localities and tribes. On Thursday, Sen.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Fine print issues snag tentative pact on coronavirus relief bill
The biggest sign that negotiations wouldn’t wrap up Wednesday came around 6:45 p.m. as House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer sent out the House’s schedule for Thursday.
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
Congress · 116th Congress
Roberts leaves Senate with warning about attacks on food supply
The pandemic kept those attending, Democrats and Republicans, masked and seated 6 feet apart, while others tuned in remotely.
Congress · 116th Congress
In a GOP Senate, Biden’s Cabinet faces a gantlet
John Barrasso of Wyoming, who chairs the Senate GOP conference, explained in a Dec. 6 Wall Street Journal op-ed that he and his colleagues are holding a grudge.
White House · 116th Congress
Biden tees up confirmation battle over budget chief selection
Kavanaugh was confirmed on Oct. 6, 2018, Tanden in a statement singled out Sen.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats’ dream election scenario is still alive
Tillis led Cal Cunningham on Nov. 6 by about 100,000 votes but the counting of absentee ballots will continue through Nov. 12.
Congress · 116th Congress
Little time, big differences threaten lame-duck spending deals
“In the lame duck we’ll have to pass stimulus or we’ll have to put provisions in the appropriations bill to keep government open,” Pelosi said Oct. 6 during an event hosted by the 92nd Street Y in
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.
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
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.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Debate fact-check: False claims amid disorderly fracas
Corrected, Oct. 1 6:45 p.m. | President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden met on the debate stage Tuesday for the first time and stretched or mangled facts on several topics.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate ends debate on stopgap funding bill, final vote Wednesday
The 82-6 cloture vote signals that the continuing resolution is all but certain to clear the Senate and go to President Donald Trump’s desk for his likely signature.
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.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats unexcited about Trump nominee for State Department’s top human rights job
knowledge of the budget process (he is a former staff director of the Senate Budget Committee) and other appropriations and financial matters would be an asset if he is confirmed to oversee the roughly $6
Congress · 116th Congress
CDC director seeks billions for vaccines, says millions were transferred for HHS ad campaign
$6 billion more needed The disclosure about the transfer came as Redfield told the committee that about $6 billion more is needed for the agency to help states and cities develop plans to distribute
Campaigns · 116th Congress
RNC fact check: Trump speech filled with falsehoods
The rate did pick up modestly during his first three years, but not to any historical high, or even to the 4 percent to 6 percent rate he had promised.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
RNC fact check: Pence distorts Biden’s positions
Transcripts on May 6: Joe Biden, Kelly Ayotte, Diane Swonk, Tom Brokaw, Chuck Todd. 06 May 2012. CNN. Transcript: The Situation Room. 29 May 2020. Biden/Harris campaign website.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
RNC fact check: Questioning economic and tax claims
“Trump: We’re Going To See Economic Growth Of 4, 5 And Maybe 6 Percent.” Real Clear Politics. 16 Dec 2017. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Congress · 116th Congress
Congress faces tough call next month on stopgap funding length
Lawmakers passed a package in September extending stopgap funds for nine bills to March 6, 2009, plus final Defense, Military Construction-VA and Homeland Security bills.