Congress · 116th Congress
Small-business funds dwindle as virus aid package sputters
They released a blistering statement calling on Democrats to drop their objections to their two-page bill that would provide the additional money and nothing else.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Photos of the day: A different kind of Easter in the capital
</p> We found empty churches that were livestreaming services, a socially distanced Easter Bunny and a drive-in worship service in Virginia. </p> Rev.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Democrats push to cut federal strings on state election grants
That’s consistent with the match requirement for $425 million set aside for similar election grants in last December’s fiscal 2020 appropriations bill.
Congress · 116th Congress
Schumer sees quick coronavirus aid deal
</p> [No deal on fresh coronavirus aid package]</p> There is disagreement over how quickly more money is needed for small-business loans and whether the next economic aid package must include more funding
Congress · 116th Congress
Campus Notebook: Nine Capitol Police officers have tested positive for coronavirus
</p> “No USCP officers have been identified to be at high risk and no testing required,” Sund wrote back then.</p> Eva Malecki, a spokesperson for the Capitol Police confirmed the number of cases.
Policy · 116th Congress
Lawmakers prod USDA to aid local food growers hit by pandemic
</p> [jwp-video n=”1″]</p> Supporters of locally and regionally focused agriculture say they have a claim on the funds since the law specifically mentions “producers who supply local food systems” along
Policy · 116th Congress
Cassidy says Interior will speed waiving of royalty fees for oil firms
</p> Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy said he talked Tuesday with Interior Secretary David Bernhardt about protecting oil and gas jobs.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate Armed Services puts ‘paper hearings’ on hold
</p> But the system proved untenable, and the committee announced Thursday it was putting such hearings on hold for now.
Congress · 116th Congress
‘Paper hearings’ replace committee staple in the Senate
</p> [jwp-video n=”1″]</p> The Commerce Committee paper hearing on consumer data and coronavirus will kick off Thursday morning when the panel will post opening statements from Chairman Roger Wicker
Policy · 116th Congress
Congress works on SBA aid bill amid overwhelming demand
</p> “The bill that they put forth will not get unanimous support in the House, it just won’t,” Pelosi said.</p> Pelosi outlined specific items Democrats want to see in their version.
Policy · 116th Congress
Calls grow for Trump to relax humanitarian sanctions on Iran
As coronavirus infections have yet to peak in the United States, there is no expectation of Congress reconvening to take up a bill that would have the veto-proof support necessary to go over Trump’s head
Congress · 116th Congress
Conflicting priorities threaten quick coronavirus aid passage
</p> Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chairman Marco Rubio, R-Fla., tweeted Wednesday that McConnell had “hotlined” a bill to provide the extra SBA money.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus paid leave mandate to drain state, municipal coffers
The same bill that contained the paid leave mandate also would provide states with $50 billion through increased federal Medicaid matching funds.
Congress · 116th Congress
Oil-state lawmakers hope for resolution at OPEC
John Hoeven, R-N.D., introduced a draft bill that would make available the $3 billion that the Energy Department has suggested it needs to buy oil for the national stockpiles.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump considers letting small casino businesses get loans to cover payroll
</p> The issue raised by members of the Nevada congressional delegation, as well as Sen.
Policy · 116th Congress
Hospitals await details as emergency fund allocations begin
Schumer are pushing to include an additional $100 billion for hospitals and community health centers in an “interim” economic aid bill to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses,
Opinion · 116th Congress
U.S. production controls and tariffs are not the way to help the domestic oil industry
</p> Next, while Democratic lawmakers stripped a provision out of the stimulus bill that would have funded the purchase of discounted oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, under the misguided notion
Policy · 116th Congress
Children’s advocates want more COVID-19 protections
</p> [jwp-video n=”1″]</p> Many families are delaying routine physical exams and vaccinations for their children, often on the advice of physicians.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Voting advocates say Wisconsin election should be a warning
</p> “Mail ballots are a very dangerous thing,” Trump said.