Congress · 116th Congress
Former Sen. Tom Coburn has died at age 72
</p> Following his 2004 election to the Senate, Coburn bonded with a freshman Democrat named Barack Obama.
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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.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Photos of the week ending March 27, 2020
</p> A visitor at the Jefferson Memorial wears a face mask on Sunday.
Congress · 116th Congress
‘Pass the damn bill’ — Congressional Hits and Misses
“Enough already, pass the damn bill,” Sen.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Who is Thomas Massie, the House member Trump wants thrown out of the GOP?
The bill now goes to Trump for his signature.
Congress · 116th Congress
Haley Stevens’ mic turned off after passionate speech runs long
</p> Rep. Steny H. Hoyer had given the congresswomen one minute—the same as other members—for her remarks. </p> Rep.
Congress · 116th Congress
Planes, pains and automobiles: How half the House made it to the stimulus vote
</p> [jwp-video n=”1″]</p> Massie did indeed try to force a recorded vote on the bill Friday, but members’ efforts to get to Washington proved successful in blocking him.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Pennsylvania moves primaries to June 2 amid coronavirus pandemic
</p> Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf made the move official Friday, signing a bill moving the primary date into law. The measure passed the state legislature on Thursday.
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
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump signs massive $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief package
</p> The House’s voice vote marked the third bill lawmakers have passed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic since congressional briefings on the initial outbreak began two months ago.
Policy · 116th Congress
Coronavirus-related college closures complicate census count
</p> But some lawmakers said the agency needs to do more.
White House · 116th Congress
Trump invokes Defense Production Act
</p> [jwp-video n=”1″]</p> “</p> n the signing ceremony for the $2 trillion stimulus bill Friday, Trump said he invoked the Defense Production Act because GM had promised 40,000 ventilators and “all
Congress · 116th Congress
‘It’s unprecedented’ — Holmes Norton on coronavirus funding snub
Eleanor Holmes Norton has an issue with the coronavirus stimulus bill.
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.
Congress · 116th Congress
House Republicans flock to DC for stimulus vote, but will any object?
</p> Still, dozens of members are expected to show up to the Capitol at 9 a.m. Friday when the House gavels in to debate the bill.
Video · 116th Congress
Coronavirus relief neglects D.C. — Van Hollen says that’s shameful
But he did criticize the bill for grouping the District of Columbia with territories when it came to providing funds addressing budget issues associated with the pandemic.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump favors making cruise ships pay U.S. taxes to get coronavirus aid
</p> The Connecticut lawmaker has introduced a bill aimed at ensuring adequate medical personnel and legal authority on cruise ships. Rep.
Congress · 116th Congress
Sweeping economic aid bill to counter coronavirus passes Senate
</p> The aid bill also includes substantial funding to help hospitals and doctors prepare for a wave of patients and funding for government departments working to reduce the virus’s impact.