Congress · 116th Congress
Supreme Court confirmation hearing starts under 2020 cloud
That would establish a 6-3 majority for the court’s conservative wing and solidify that tilt for what could be decades.
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
Fact-checking the debate: Pence, Harris crossed the line on coronavirus
The CDC classifies large outdoor or indoor gatherings “where it is difficult for individuals to remain spaced at least 6 feet apart and attendees travel from outside the local area” as “highest risk.”
Policy · 116th Congress
Contact-tracing efforts scrutinized after COVID-19 outbreak spreads
In general, experts say people risk contracting the virus that causes COVID-19 if they spend more than 15 minutes within 6 feet of someone with the disease.
Congress · 116th Congress
How safe would a ‘moon suit’ Senate vote on Barrett be?
Johnson and others have pushed for the confirmation vote, which would give conservatives a 6-3 majority on the high court, as little time remains before the Nov. 3 election.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump calls off coronavirus relief package talks until after elections
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 6, 2020 The president’s announcement comes shortly after he held a phone call with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who had been negotiating with Pelosi, Senate Majority
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
How Biden could still win (note sarcasm)
Trump continues to sit in the low to mid-40s in the ballot test, and Biden has maintained a solid 6- to 9-point lead in recent polls that use different methodologies and make a variety of assumptions about
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
Pension negotiators restart talks with eyes on the calendar
There’s recent precedent for such a move: A $6 billion rescue of the failing United Mine Workers of America’s pension plan last year was folded into a year-end spending bill.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
And both conservatives and liberals seemed to agree that a Justice Barrett — a former clerk of the late conservative legal icon Justice Antonin Scalia — would firmly establish a 6-3 conservative
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Election energy revs up on abortion policy
Republicans are in sight of a 6-3 majority, the culmination of a nearly five-decade push to remake the courts after the 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade case affirmed a nationwide right to abortion.
Congress · 116th Congress
House Democrats’ leadership races reflect coming generational change
Vice chair With Clark not running for a second term as vice chairwoman, three Democrats are interested in the No. 6 leadership position.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump contradicts CDC, pledging 100 million vaccines in 2020
Redfield said in congressional testimony Wednesday that states urgently need $6 billion for vaccine distribution. One major expense will be storing the vaccines at subzero temperatures.
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.
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
Opinion · 116th Congress
Good riddance to the summer of 2020
A Sept. 6-8 Economist/YouGov poll found a majority of Biden voters were voting against Trump rather than for Biden by a 54 percent to 43 percent margin.
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.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump health official Seema Verma spent millions of taxpayer funds to polish her image, report finds
“In less than two years, Administrator Verma’s consultants charged CMS nearly $6 million for work that included boosting her public profile and personal brand, serving as her preferred communications
Policy · 116th Congress
GOP governors ignored mask mandate advice from task force
The U.S. has reported more coronavirus cases and deaths than any other country, with more than 6 million infections and 183,000 deaths to date.
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.