Policy · 116th Congress
Despite mounting research, EPA holds soot standards steady
“We believe that this threshold is protective based on the scientific data that we have.”
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Policy · 116th Congress
Biden picks Kerry for Cabinet-level climate role
chemicals used in common household items like air conditioners, sprays and refrigerants.
Policy · 116th Congress
GM exits Trump fuel efficiency fight, backs electric future
has begun to accept the inevitability of an electric future and is moving on from a Trump White House.
Policy · 116th Congress
Biden’s infrastructure challenge: Finding common ground
“I think the real question is, where do you find the money,” he said. Former Secretary of Transportation James H.
Policy · 116th Congress
Airlines make plans to return Boeing 737 Max to service
cutting corners is not an option but listening to front-line engineers is the most important aspect of getting this right.”
Policy · 116th Congress
Biden will support Amtrak; can he convince GOP?
“The debate will probably focus on proposals I see out of the administration to make substantial federal investments in high-speed rail,” said Burnley. “High-speed rail is very expensive.”
Policy · 116th Congress
Officials clarify military role in coronavirus vaccination amid wariness
[jwp-video n=”1″] “I know what the president means because [Operation Warp Speed leader Gen.
Policy · 116th Congress
Next president will need to repair trust in health agencies
The survey didn’t ask about the FDA earlier this year, but as of October, there was a similar level of confidence, with 71 percent saying they trust the agency to ensure a COVID-19 vaccine is safe
Policy · 116th Congress
Emissions exposure may increase COVID-19 mortality
“The science of the health effects of exposure to air pollution is clear,” said Francesa Dominici, professor of biostatistics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Policy · 116th Congress
States seek more federal funds as Medicaid enrollment grows
“But in the near term, I think the impacts are very significant. Medicaid is a big part of state budgets, and so as more people enrolled, that’s putting pressure on state budgets,” she said.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi stays firm on coronavirus relief as a few Democrats urge compromise
No action this week In a sign that a deal isn’t expected soon, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer announced Monday that the House would not be voting this week.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Defense secretary’s press avoidance speaks volumes
On July 22, he engaged reporters who traveled with him to Whiteman Air Force Base.
Policy · 116th Congress
Environmental action, laws may face new hurdles on high court
EPA, widely considered the most important climate lawsuit in American history, it found carbon dioxide, the most common greenhouse gas, is an air pollutant the agency has authority to regulate.
Policy · 116th Congress
‘Subtly terrifying’: How coronavirus changed disaster response
Is that the typical cough? Or do I have the coronavirus?
Policy · 116th Congress
Rural tenants, already delaying rent, face pinch without relief
Fisher said the uncertainty over a possible deal on federal unemployment payments leaves her members up in the air.
Policy · 116th Congress
Naval Academy’s ‘Plebe Summer’ looks a bit different this year
The goal, according to the academy, is to turn civilians into midshipmen. This summer, that process looks a little different. And has involved a lot of hand sanitizer.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump team’s case for new nuke cites risks in current arsenal
“As I have repeatedly said, there is no time to waste when updating the nuclear triad,” Turner told CQ Roll Call in a statement.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump’s move on key environment law feeds Democrats’ strategy
“Among hundreds of ‘swampy’ acts by this President, this is among the swampiest,” Leahy said.
Policy · 116th Congress
Protests may add COVID-19 cases and compound racial disparities
Just a straightforward public health view of this is blinkered, and it’s not taking into consideration the broader aspects of why the protests are happening and why they may be necessary in reaction to
Policy · 116th Congress
States lose some Clean Water Act authority under new EPA rule
“This new clarity on the timeframes for certification, the scope of certification review and other procedures, is an important step in promoting smart investment in our country’s natural resources and