Policy · 117th Congress
Income inequity persists in COVID-19 vaccination rates
Low-income people were less likely to be vaccinated in all eight states that provided data to CQ Roll Call this month.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Military family groups press Biden to help low-income troops
The groups, in a Tuesday letter to Biden obtained by CQ Roll Call, recommended that the president support a fiscal 2022 National Defense Authorization Act that provides a “basic needs allowance”
Policy · 117th Congress
Some health experts confused about administration’s booster goal
said a participant on the earlier call, speaking on condition of anonymity. “I think people came away kind of mystified as to what the goals are.”
Policy · 117th Congress
Nonprofit linked to PhRMA behind ads opposing drug pricing changes
After CQ Roll Call contacted more than 100 groups listed as partners, the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease updated its website to read that the list “includes organizations we have partnered
Policy · 117th Congress
Puerto Rico governor touts success on COVID-19, pushes for Medicaid funds
Puerto Rico’s push for more federal Medicaid funding and its success in vaccinating residents were among the topics its governor discussed in a recent interview with CQ Roll Call.
Congress · 117th Congress
Congress is trying, again, to end hunger in the military
Bipartisan push If the total is even a fraction of that, it is still unacceptable, several lawmakers told CQ Roll Call in statements.
Congress · 117th Congress
New York lawmakers press for more 9/11 health aid
Maloney, who led Friday morning’s event outside the medical school at Mount Sinai hospital, was one of several lawmakers to remind attendees about the erroneous information that the government provided
Policy · 117th Congress
Left behind by financial system, minorities turn to new products
“If this happened in the real finance industry, you could take people to court, you could call the sheriff and have them placed under arrest, but typically you can’t even identify the people behind
Congress · 117th Congress
Climate risk becomes urgent ESG issue for insurance industry
Jones is now director of the Climate Risk Initiative at the Center for Law, Energy and the Environment at the University of California, Berkeley Law School.
Policy · 117th Congress
China’s STEM workforce a challenge for US policymakers
“Our school system is kind of stuck on the Prussian model from the 1800s, and we really haven’t changed the fundamental structure of how education works in the country,” Watney told CQ Roll Call.
Policy · 117th Congress
ESG movement origins trace back to financial crisis, Citizens United
the aftermath of financial and environmental catastrophes, sparked the rise in shareholder activism that is reshaping global financial markets, said Kent Greenfield, a professor at Boston College Law School
Policy · 117th Congress
Medicare demo emerges as coverage option for Alzheimer’s drug
The demo idea is also endorsed by Joseph Ross, the advisory committee’s vice chair and a Yale School of Medicine professor.
Policy · 117th Congress
Khan sworn in as chairwoman of FTC in surprise White House move
and was confirmed only as a commissioner — and then was instantly promoted to chair,” Stephen Calkins, a law professor at Wayne State University in Michigan and a former FTC general counsel, told CQ Roll
Policy · 117th Congress
CDC issues guidance for treating ‘long COVID’ patients
“One of our goals with putting out guidance like this is to raise awareness about the problem,” John Brooks, the CDC’s chief medical officer for COVID-19, said in an interview with CQ Roll Call on
Policy · 117th Congress
Former immigration lawyers aim to cut through political noise
In a recent video interview with CQ Roll Call, Manning speaks easily about the slew of work visas available, such as O visas for those with extraordinary abilities and L visas for internal company
Policy · 117th Congress
Odds appear to improve for sports-based financial derivatives
CFTC futures contracts are not subject to state gambling laws, or to federal internet gambling restrictions, Berkovitz told CQ Roll Call in an interview.
Policy · 117th Congress
Rep. Grace Meng on fighting COVID-19 and hatred aimed at Asian Americans
It’s about our kids being able to go to school and play outside without fearing that they’ll be harassed,” Meng said.
Policy · 117th Congress
Lack of national COVID testing strategy drives confusion
Andrew Sweet, managing director of COVID-19 response and recovery at The Rockefeller Foundation, told CQ Roll Call that Biden’s testing czar, Carole Johnson, has been very active in discussions with
Policy · 117th Congress
‘Dreamer,’ farmworker bills to test Senate waters on immigration
Sanchez, D-Calif., who is spearheading that bill in the House, told CQ Roll Call.
Policy · 117th Congress
One year in, broadband access and telehealth are two big winners under COVID-19
“With the shift to working at home and kids learning at home, a brighter light was shone on some of the issues that already existed,” Susskind told CQ Roll Call.