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Policy · 116th Congress

Not on the candidates’ radar: The ‘sixth great extinction’

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By Benjamin J. Hulac

February 21, 2020

Congress · 116th Congress

Polls: Most people still think census will ask about citizenship

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By Michael Macagnone

February 20, 2020

Congress · 116th Congress

When a majority is not enough to get a bill passed

[jwp-video n=”1″] Not alone Schakowsky’s bill isn’t the only health issue bill that hasn’t moved on its own.

By Michael Teitelbaum

February 19, 2020

Policy · 116th Congress

Senate votes to begin debate on resolution limiting Trump’s war powers on Iran

[jwp-video n=”1″] The eight Republicans voting in support of proceeding to debate on the measure were Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, Jerry Moran of Kansas, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Todd Young

By Rachel Oswald

February 12, 2020

Policy · 116th Congress

After GAO critique, DHS releases 2020 election security plan

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By Dean DeChiaro

February 11, 2020

Policy · 116th Congress

Four in Chinese military charged with hacking U.S. credit files

[jwp-video n=”1″] The break-in happened two months after Apache announced a vulnerability in some versions of its software and the U.S.

By Gopal Ratnam

February 10, 2020

Policy · 116th Congress

Top 10 things to know about Trump’s budget proposal

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By David Lerman

February 10, 2020

Policy · 116th Congress

Democrats preview election-year attacks on Trump budget

[jwp-video n=”1″] “Americans’ quality, affordable health care will never be safe with President Trump,” Pelosi said in a statement, echoing arguments that helped propel House Democrats back

By David Lerman

February 10, 2020

Policy · 116th Congress

White House budget would slash domestic programs, foreign aid

[jwp-video n=”1″] Less for border wall After emphasizing the importance of building a wall on the southern border since he first campaigned in 2016, Trump asks for just $2 billion for wall construction

By Paul M. Krawzak

February 9, 2020

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Interior moves to speed energy development on formerly protected Utah land

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By Jael Holzman

February 6, 2020

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Trump scales down once-grand infrastructure ambitions

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February 5, 2020

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States weigh expansion of their Medicaid programs

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February 5, 2020

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Congress looks at taxes, oversight, crime in fintech bills

[jwp-video n=”1″] A bipartisan bill introduced in January, for example, would remove the tax implications each time cryptocurrency is used to make a purchase.

By Peter Feltman

February 4, 2020

Policy · 116th Congress

US health system could face strain if coronavirus spreads here

[jwp-video n=”1″] The Trust for America’s Health, an advocacy group that promotes illness prevention, tracks the amount of government funding available for health preparedness.

January 31, 2020

Policy · 116th Congress

Can you point to Ukraine? It may be a while before you get your chance

[jwp-video n=”1″] The State Department did not respond to a request for comment on what makes the request complex or why it needs additional time to process it.

January 28, 2020

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Courts, without law for guidance, setting value of cryptoassets

[jwp-video n=”1″] The U.S. Bankruptcy Code gives great latitude to judges in determining the type and amount of the recovery in fraudulent transfer cases.

January 28, 2020

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Rainy days ahead: States boost reserves anticipating slowdown

[jwp-video n=”1″] A recession that hits the oil and gas industry, for example, would impact extraction states like Alaska or North Dakota more than others.

January 27, 2020

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EPA finalizes clean water rollback amid science challenges

[jwp-video n=”1″] The latest actions come four days after Trump said he had directed the Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw a separate rule on reservoir and water supply operations proposed

January 23, 2020

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Emotional support animals could be banned from planes under DOT rule

[jwp-video n=”1″] Good boy Airlines would also be allowed to require passengers traveling with service dogs to fill out Department of Transportation forms attesting to the service animal’s good

January 22, 2020

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Abortion policy activism heats up for Roe v. Wade anniversary

[jwp-video n=”1″] Upcoming events More than 100,000 abortion opponents are expected to rally for the March for Life on Jan. 24, with a 3,000-person conference scheduled the following day aimed

January 22, 2020