Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
In sweat-free summer, cash for charity dries up
Mike Gallagher run a sub-6:30 split. Sponsored by a life insurance trade group, the event benefits Junior Achievement, a nonprofit that promotes financial literacy.
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Opinion · 116th Congress
Want to help essential U.S. manufacturing? Reform the aluminum tariff program
Even before the pandemic, domestic aluminum demand was down more than 6 percent year-over-year — the first drop in nearly a decade — despite imports more than doubling in certain aluminum markets over
Congress · 116th Congress
Transportation providers focused on the relief bill parade
Hauptli, president and CEO of the American Association of Airport Executives, acknowledged the regrettable situation for the industry at a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing May 6.
Policy · 116th Congress
Airlines, government at odds over passenger ‘contact tracing’
At a March 6 hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee’s subcommittee on Aviation and Space, Joel Szabat, acting undersecretary for policy at the U.S.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pilots demand recommended COVID-19 protocols be required
Some Democrats in the Senate, too, say they agree airlines should do better: Democratic members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee suggested during a May 6 hearing that
Congress · 116th Congress
Campus Notebook: Study says senators are not particularly skilled in stock trades
They said stocks bought by senators, on average, slightly underperform securities in the same industry and size categories by 11 basis points, 28 basis points and 17 basis points at the 1,3, and 6-month
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.
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
Policy · 116th Congress
States go their own ways on environmental enforcement during crisis
Deadlines waived Through his disaster emergency proclamation on March 6, Democratic Gov.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pressed to fix oil markets, Trump makes no public promises
“Just a quick example: In North Dakota, since Saudi Arabia and Russia announced their little price war, we’ve had $6 billion of cutbacks taken out of our state, planned for this year,” Cramer said
Policy · 116th Congress
Business group finds coronavirus disrupting supplies in South China
Just over half of respondents said their operations had been disrupted only slightly, another 42 percent reported moderate disruptions and only 6 percent saw severe impacts.
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.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Consumer laws should protect children, not companies
Section 6(b) of the1972 law was intended to ensure accurate information is released to the public regarding safety concerns about the products we buy and to provide companies a chance to respond.
Congress · 116th Congress
Organic farming elbows through chips, soda for Super Bowl spot
The “6 For 6 Pack” ad tells suds lovers a share of money spent on a six-pack of Anheuser-Busch’s Michelob Ultra Pure Gold can help a farmer and convert six square feet of conventional cropland into
Congress · 116th Congress
Former Rep. Chris Collins sentenced to just over two years in federal prison
The measure HR 6 created a new clause in the Code of Official Conduct, which became effective this year.
White House · 116th Congress
Mar-a-Limbo: With Senate trial on hold, Trump faces uncertainty during Florida vacation
“McConnell will be under real pressure to get the trial started the week of Jan. 6, hoping to finish in two weeks before the president gives his State of the Union address,” Hoagland added.
Congress · 116th Congress
Campus Notebook: Ethics Committee unveils rules for member service on private boards
House Resolution 6 created a new clause in the Code of Official Conduct — set to take effect Jan. 1, 2020 — that prohibits members, delegates, the resident commissioner, officers and employees of the House
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Facing pro-Trump chants, Elissa Slotkin explains support for impeachment
Former President Barack Obama carried Michigan’s 8th District by nearly 6 points in 2008, but Mitt Romney won it by 3 in 2012.
Congress · 116th Congress
Lawmakers unveil two mega spending packages
Updated Dec. 16 at 6:05 p.m. House appropriators filed two mega spending packages for floor consideration Tuesday after hammering out last-minute details over the weekend.
Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell warns of need for cooperation to complete Christmas wish list
The last of the bowl season games is on Monday, Jan. 6. The national championship game is a week later in New Orleans.