Policy · 116th Congress
EPA and Interior ease rules amid pandemic as repeal window nears
If Democrats win the presidency and congressional majorities in 2020, Trump administration rules could be in jeopardy.
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Policy · 116th Congress
Truckers took a pass in first recovery bill, but not this time
As Congress worked last month to craft a federal response to the coronavirus pandemic, the asks came in fast and furious. Airlines wanted $58 billion to offset the steep decline in demand.
Policy · 116th Congress
Shell is latest to pledge net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050
Trump rollback The Trump administration, meanwhile, moved to weaken environmental regulations in recent weeks with most focus on the coronavirus pandemic.
Policy · 116th Congress
Farm lenders want a retooled Paycheck Protection Program
“We feel like the rules were set up in a way, not intentionally by anybody, that disadvantaged agriculture.”
Policy · 116th Congress
As workers face virus risks, employers seek liability limits
Walmart spokesman Charles Crowson said Walmart began restricting the number of people in its stores on April 4.
Policy · 116th Congress
Senators scrutinize FTC powers to curb COVID-19 price gouging
Members of Congress are alarmed over reports of huge price hikes on some consumer products that are in high demand because of the crisis.
Policy · 116th Congress
Technology to track COVID-19 raises fears of mass surveillance
President Donald Trump has repeatedly sought to lift federal restrictions on social gatherings and reopen the U.S. economy.
Policy · 116th Congress
H-1B workers lose jobs, legal status amid pandemic
Each year, 65,000 H-1B visas are given out, a cap set by Congress.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pentagon looks to undo parts of McCain anti-lobbying law
The Pentagon has quietly asked Congress to reverse key parts of a recent law that tightened the rules governing retired Defense Department officials influencing their former government colleagues on behalf
Policy · 116th Congress
Fund managers maneuver to get federal aid on payrolls
But the two investor groups are taking slightly different tacks, as private equity appears to be counting on Congress to deliver changes in the next economic rescue bill, while venture capitalists
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump considers letting small casino businesses get loans to cover payroll
AGA President and CEO Bill Miller wrote directly to Trump on Wednesday seeking changes to the April 2 Interim Final Rules from the SBA.
Policy · 116th Congress
EPA urged to heed warning in study of pollution and COVID-19
[Trump throws ‘wrecking ball’ across federal inspectors general] The organization reiterated its call for the EPA to strengthen rather than weaken its air pollution standards or the National
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump to meet with oil industry as stockpiles near overflow
Oil industry executives say they will meet with President Donald Trump on Friday to discuss markets troubled by weak demand, tumbling prices and a supply glut.
Policy · 116th Congress
FDA is pushed to further loosen hand sanitizer guidelines
And those concerns were backed up in a letter Friday from 87 members of Congress urging FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn to allow the liquor industry to use its undenatured alcohol in the emergency
Policy · 116th Congress
Big Supreme Court opinions could come amid coronavirus outbreak
The justices already heard argument on some of the term’s biggest cases on contentious social, political and governmental power in what is shaping up to be a blockbuster term that indicates how far
Policy · 116th Congress
Hospitals ask for money as officials urge delays in elective procedures
Hospitals strapped for cash are asking Congress to provide them with financial assistance as they scramble to build up their capacity to treat more patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
Policy · 116th Congress
Mnuchin’s call for returning Fed authorities meets skepticism
Stoller said loosening accounting rules could be one of them. “That’s a pretty typical way to get bailout — you tell banks you don’t have to account for credit losses,” he said.
Congress · 116th Congress
Road ahead: Surveillance powers deadline approaches amid coronavirus concerns
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Policy · 116th Congress
Supreme Court defers to Congress on cross-border shooting lawsuits
A divided Supreme Court deferred to Congress on Tuesday when it comes to allowing lawsuits arising from cross-border law enforcement incidents, in a case where a U.S.