Policy · 116th Congress
Witness stirs painful memories for two lawmakers
“Here I am, sitting in Congress … just thinking about when my wife and I were in line, using food stamps. The people behind us were scoffing at us,” he said.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Former Sen. Tom Coburn has died at age 72
Inhofe said in a statement Saturday. “I was honored to serve the people of Oklahoma with him, and Kay and I are praying for Carolyn and the rest of his family in their time of grief.”
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus pandemic presents additional hurdles for abortion access
Conservative states are restricting access to abortion as a nonessential service during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving women in some places without options, but some advocacy groups are pushing back.
Policy · 116th Congress
Coronavirus-related college closures complicate census count
But some lawmakers said the agency needs to do more.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump signs massive $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief package
It is in these dark and uncertain times that I’m reminded of why I’m here,” said Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal, D-Mass. “I am here to fight for the things that matter to Americans.”
White House · 116th Congress
Trump invokes Defense Production Act
GM said in a statement that it is “proud to support” the initiative with Ventec.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi lays out Democrats’ priorities for next round of coronavirus legislation
“I don’t think we’ve seen the end of direct payments,” she said. The speaker said she expects a “strong bipartisan vote” for the legislation on Friday.
Congress · 116th Congress
House Republicans flock to DC for stimulus vote, but will any object?
“I don’t think we will get unanimous consent,” she said.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Get yourself a tight-knit group of female friends, Kuster says
It’s funny now to think about, but he said, “Why don’t you come down to Washington and work in my office?” And so I did.
Policy · 116th Congress
Bloom or bust: One industry’s struggle with coronavirus
“I love both sides,” he said. “Both sides buy flowers.”
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: $2 trillion edition
health and economic crisis, and when the type of campaign I planned, meeting voters where they live and work and speaking person to person, is impossible,” he wrote in a lengthy post about his decision
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump suggests ‘critical’ workers return, despite virus exposure
“Without knowing who has been exposed, these recommendations seem dangerous,” said Durland Fish, professor emeritus of epidemiology at the Yale School of Medicine.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Coronavirus response includes $400 million in election assistance. Will it be enough?
Even without a federal mandate, election officials are still expecting a surge in voters requesting to mail in their ballots in November.
Congress · 116th Congress
Unemployment insurance provision hangs up coronavirus relief package
“I think we’ve done absolutely the worst thing we can do to stabilize the economy. We’ve incentivized people not to go back to work,” he said.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Riggleman bid for second term in Virginia seat gets tougher
“I don’t think we would be in this position if the chairman hadn’t pushed for a method that disenfranchised so many voters in the 5th District,” he said.
Policy · 116th Congress
In coronavirus aid debate, GOP sees a favorite target: Green New Deal
“These are aircraft airlines want to use to sell off to raise cash or to use as collateral to get conventional loan financing,” he said, adding, “I don’t think $1 billion for an airline ‘cash for
Congress · 116th Congress
Schumer: Stimulus package deal on ‘2-yard line’
“Last night, I thought we were on the 5-yard line. Right now, we’re on the 2,” Schumer said on the floor.
Congress · 116th Congress
Stimulus talks going into the wee hours as frustration mounts
“Of the few outstanding issues, I don’t see any that can’t be overcome in the next few hours,” he said around noon.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump wants the economy ‘raring to go’ by Easter. Economists reject that idea
“As you read various arguments floating around that perhaps we should ease public health restrictions to help the economy, I want you to notice that IN NO CASE ARE THESE ARGUMENTS BEING MADE BY ACTUAL
Policy · 116th Congress
Social media data could greatly aid in tracking COVID-19 worldwide
“I don’t think what we want to do is wade into the waters of broad privacy legislation,” Rispin Sedlak said.