Congress · 117th Congress
Congress certifies Biden’s win with more GOP support after Capitol breach
The Senate rejected the Arizona objection by a vote of 6-93, and the Pennsylvania objection, 7-92.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Pro-Trump protesters storm Capitol during Electoral College certification, causing lockdown
Whoa: Trump supporters going at it with the police on the steps of the Capitol as Congress counts the Electoral College ballots inside https://t.co/LiQhaa5KkQ— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 6,
Policy · 116th Congress
New federal dietary guidelines dish out familiar rules
The advisory committee had recommended that added sugars account for less than 6 percent of total daily calories in the diets of adults and children older than 2.
White House · 116th Congress
Trump demands Congress ‘amend’ massive spending package
Sustaining a veto seems unlikely, given the Senate voted 92-6 in favor of the bill and the House, through a procedure known as dividing the question, got well in excess of veto-proof majorities on both
Opinion · 116th Congress
The health care price transparency revolution begins next month
Such inflated bills cause more than 1 in six 6 Americans to have medical debt in collections, according to the Urban Institute. In some states, such as Texas, this ratio increases to around 1 in 4.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pediatricians want kids to be part of COVID-19 vaccine trials
Assuming the trials show that the vaccines are safe and provide a good immune response, future tests could include progressively younger children, moving to, say, 6- to 12-year-olds next, then 2- to 6-
Policy · 116th Congress
Moderna COVID-19 trial data shows vaccine is broadly effective
If the Moderna/National Institutes of Health vaccine receives emergency use authorization, a combined 6 million doses would land at 3,285 locations within three days, according to Gustave Perna,
Policy · 116th Congress
Interior pushes ahead on drilling in Alaska refuge, but hurdles await
BLM said details about the lease sale, including an official notice, will be published Monday and the auction to drill in the ecologically sensitive region will occur via livestream on Jan. 6.Â
Policy · 116th Congress
Broad powers won’t make it easy for Biden to shift trade policy
investigation found that a French digital services tax was discriminatory, but the administration delayed imposing 25 percent tariffs on French cosmetics and handbags valued at $1.3 billion until Jan. 6,
Congress · 116th Congress
It’s farm groups vs. lawmakers in rivalry for House Agriculture gavel
In the Nov. 6 letter to Scott, Peterson said he backs Scott’s candidacy because he has the committee seniority to claim the post and because of his work on issues such as food programs for the poor
Opinion · 116th Congress
To win, Trump must focus on the economy in campaign’s remaining days
He also flipped voters with a high school education from -6 in 2012 to +5. For Trump to win this year, this coalition of nontraditional Republican voters must be sustained.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
In Michigan district, Trump factor could turn seat over to Democrats
But an Oct. 6-11 New York Times/Siena College poll gave Trump a narrow 48 percent to 46 percent lead among the state’s white graduates.
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 legislation, postelection prep keep K Street busy
Corrected, 6:25 p.m. | Negotiations over the federal response to the COVID-19 crisis have fueled the lobbying sector this year, as K Street firms and corporate representatives now turn their attention
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
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators stake out their positions as Amy Coney Barrett hearings get underway
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) Given the politics surrounding Barrett’s nomination, which would give conservatives a 6-3 majority on the court, Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., acknowledged the battle will
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
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
Policy · 116th Congress
Senate GOP eases Wolf’s path to becoming Homeland Security secretary
Wolf was also asked about an NBC News report on Tuesday that found $6 million in contracts awarded to a firm where Wolf’s wife works as an executive. Â
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
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.