Policy · 116th Congress
Stimulus education plan prompts calls for more direct aid
It focuses largely on delaying loan payments without interest and penalties for up to six months, among other provisions.
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
Texas primary runoffs postponed until July due to coronavirus
The party argued that because mail-in ballots are already available for disabled voters, others concerned about the virus should also be able to receive them.
Policy · 116th Congress
States scramble for their fair share of federal pandemic aid
But with Seattle’s King County spending $100 million, Matthew Chase, executive director of the National Association of Counties, said that should be considered a “down payment” as continued funding would
Congress · 116th Congress
Federal judges: From political players to lifetime appointments
“We should remember … that lawyers we disagree with can make the transition from advocate to arbiter.” Sen.
Policy · 116th Congress
ICE scales back immigration arrests amid coronavirus outbreak
“Individuals should not avoid seeking medical care because they fear civil immigration enforcement,” it said.
Congress · 116th Congress
COVID-19 diagnoses force leaders’ hands on schedule, alternative voting procedures
“I think we’ll be able to get through the voting that will occur, in all likelihood, later today without violating any of the safety precautions that have been recommended to us by the Capitol physician
Policy · 116th Congress
Big Supreme Court opinions could come amid coronavirus outbreak
So far, the court has issued 11 opinions in cases where the justices heard oral arguments — and it’s possible the justices could release more without the need to take the bench to do so.
Congress · 116th Congress
Redefining district work: House members opt to telework during coronavirus pandemic
“Members should not have to be forced to leave a community in crisis to come to Washington and vote on the House floor,” Texas Democrat Vicente Gonzalez said in a tweet calling on Congress to set
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Uncharted territory
“How do we keep people safe and healthy as possible without causing people to be disenfranchised?” Hasen told At the Races this week. He said legislation, such as a measure from Democratic Sens.
Policy · 116th Congress
Farm group warns of ‘bare shelves’ without expedited work visas
The employers said the designation should mean the industry’s need for foreign labor is treated as an essential function that merits processing of agricultural visas on an emergency basis.
Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell: Don’t ‘let perfection be the enemy’ of House’s coronavirus bill
“This is a time for urgent bipartisan action, and in this case, I do not believe we should let perfection be the enemy of something that will help even a subset of workers,” McConnell said.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pandemic ignites interest in remote voting; McConnell, Pelosi say no
The concept of making special accommodations to allow legislative action without gathering lawmakers together has been floating around Capitol Hill, but until this week lawmakers and congressional
Policy · 116th Congress
Public health experts worry about spread of COVID-19 misinformation
“We call on all governments, companies and news organizations to work with us to sound the appropriate level of alarm, without fanning the flames of hysteria.”
Policy · 116th Congress
Nurses, doctors exposed to COVID-19 who miss work may lose their job under aid bill
The bill empowers Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia to exempt “certain health care providers and emergency first responders” from taking sick leave if they contract COVID-19, should hospitals face a
Policy · 116th Congress
Shortage of supplies for virus leads Trump to invoke war powers
Sherrod Brown and 27 other Democrats said the Defense Department should work with states to assess the supplies and the Defense Logistics Agency should work on deploying needed equipment.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump signs coronavirus aid package, with more to come
“In this case, I do not believe we should let perfection be the enemy of something that will help even a subset of workers. However, the House bill has real shortcomings.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump-appointed judge playing defense on presidential powers
Rao’s writings in legal journals revealed her belief that a president should have broad powers to fire the “principal officers” in the executive branch.
Policy · 116th Congress
White House sees $50 billion for airlines, support for Boeing
Earlier this month, the FAA recommended Boeing be fined nearly $20 million for installing equipment in the 737 Max and other aircraft without approval.
Congress · 116th Congress
Courts ask Congress for coronavirus response funds
The courts also asked for an increase for federal public defenders so they can work remotely to represent clients without disruption.
Congress · 116th Congress
Barrasso pushes for highway spending in next stimulus bill
“If we’re looking to stimulate the economy during #COVID-19, we should avoid the pitfall of throwing cash at the problem and instead follow the North Dakota model by making lasting investments in