Policy · 116th Congress
Economic rescue package stretches jobless benefits
</p> [States expecting big revenue hit as COVID-19 slows the economy]</p> O’Leary and another Upjohn economist, Stephen A.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Stimulus bill includes long-sought change to harbor fund
</p> The provision by Senate Appropriations Chairman Richard C. Shelby, R-Ala., included in the stimulus bill, seeks to exempt the trust fund from such caps.
Congress · 116th Congress
House debates coronavirus bill under procedural threat
</p> More than 240 members were counted in the chamber as representatives from both parties spoke in support of the bill, many saying it was flawed for different reasons but necessary.</p> Rep.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pandemic pushes states to vote-by-mail, bringing new challenges
</p> In the huge stimulus bill that the Senate has approved and awaits approval by the House to address the health and economic effects of COVID19, Congress also has provided $400 million in federal grants
Policy · 116th Congress
Coronavirus-related college closures complicate census count
</p> But some lawmakers said the agency needs to do more.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi lays out Democrats’ priorities for next round of coronavirus legislation
</p> [jwp-video n=”1″]</p> The speaker said she will continue to push for a higher amount of direct payments to Americans, noting House Democrats’ bill would have given individuals $1,500 while the bill
Congress · 116th Congress
Jobless claims soar as House considers added benefits
</p> Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said the House will take up the bill Friday.
Policy · 116th Congress
Community health centers face patient surge, financial worries
</p> The third bill (S 3548) to respond to the economic effects of the pandemic would extend funding for community health centers and other public health programs through Nov. 30, providing certainty
Policy · 116th Congress
Antitrust cops to speed collaboration reviews in COVID-19 fight
</p> The agencies issued joint guidelines detailing how the new process works.
Policy · 116th Congress
States seek food-stamp flexibility as pandemic limits options
</p> Anti-hunger advocates say most requests are in line with past requests states make in times of disaster. </p> For example, Gov.
Policy · 116th Congress
COVID-19 stimulus directs aid to schools, suspends student loan payments
</p> [Pelosi: Coronavirus stimulus deal an improvement, but under review]</p> Among its key provisions, the bill would suspend monthly payments on federally-held student loans through September, with
Congress · 116th Congress
More than $10 billion for Pentagon in Senate COVID-19 bill
</p> [Thursday likely earliest stimulus bill gets to Trump’s desk]</p> Of those, the largest chunk — $3.8 billion — would go to the Defense Health Program, which provides medical care to Defense Department
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi: Coronavirus stimulus deal an improvement, but under review
</p> “Thanks to the unity and insistence of Senate and House Democrats, the bill has moved a great deal closer to America’s workers,” the California Democrat said in a statement.
Policy · 116th Congress
Stimulus aims to lend to small business on good-faith pledge
</p> Under the bill, the Small Business Administration would provide the loans through its existing 7(a) program in amounts equal to two and a half months of payroll, with a maximum of $10 million.
Policy · 116th Congress
Oil purchase to fill strategic reserve dropped from stimulus
</p> Senate Democrats took credit for stripping out that money from the Senate bill, unveiled Wednesday, calling it a “bailout” for the oil industry.
Policy · 116th Congress
Distillers, retailers, pension plans benefit in stimulus plan
</p> One mistake in the 2017 law prevents retailers and restaurants from depreciating building improvements in a single year, as intended in the 2017 bill.
Policy · 116th Congress
Stimulus bill gives Fed direct loan funds with few strings
But the bill would allow Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to waive those restrictions “upon a determination that such a waiver is necessary to protect the interests of the Federal Government.”
Congress · 116th Congress
Billions in stimulus bill would aid hospitals, schools and public transit
</p> The $100 billion for hospitals in the bill (S 3548) — almost a third of the package — would provide reimbursement to cover health care expenses and lost revenue due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump suggests ‘critical’ workers return, despite virus exposure
</p> [jwp-video n=”1″]</p> CDC recommends that asymptomatic people with a risk of developing COVID-19 self-isolate.