BGRPandemics Here’s the infuriating reason why Congress hasn’t passed a new stimulus bill bgr.com - Andy Meek We can argue about the reasons why all we want, but one thing is unquestionably clear: Most Americans should have gotten a new stimulus check by now, …
Los Angeles Timesflipped into BusinessU.S. Politics Congress edges toward deal to extend federal unemployment subsidy in coronavirus bill verified_publisherLos Angeles Times - Sarah D. WireAfter initial resistance from some Republicans, Congress is inching closer to an agreement to extend at least some of the $600-a-week federal unemployment insurance subsidy approved this spring to help...
NBC Newsflipped into Top StoriesU.S. Politics Congress stumbles over Covid relief and passes two-day bill to avert shutdown NBC News - By Sahil KapurTrump signed the stopgap bill hours after the Senate voted to approve it, which gives Congress the weekend to overcome an 11th hour hurdle and finalize a Covid-19 relief deal before the holidays. WASHINGTON...
GristGreat American Outdoors Act Congress passes the Great American Outdoors Act, a 'once in a generation' conservation bill grist.org - Chris D'Angelo This story was originally published by HuffPost and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The House of Representatives on Wednesday …
U.S. Politics U.S. Congress defense bill defies Trump on Germany withdrawal, base names By Reuters investing.com - Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers unveiled the final version of a massive annual defense policy bill on Thursday that defies President Donald …
NBC Newsflipped into Top StoriesU.S. Politics Trump vows to veto defense bill that Congress sent him NBC News - By Rebecca ShabadThe House and the Senate passed the broad policy bill with veto-proof majorities last week. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he plans to follow through on his threat to veto the defense...
Newsweekflipped into NewsweekU.S. House of Representatives Stimulus bill must be priority over campaigning, bipartisan members of Congress tell House leaders Newsweek - Jenni Fink A group of 34 Democratic and Republican representatives are pushing House leaders to keep members of Congress in Washington to work on a coronavirus …
POLITICOflipped into PoliticsU.S. Politics Congress set to vote on defense policy bill as Trump goes after top senator verified_publisherPOLITICO - Connor O’BrienThe president has pledged to nix the NDAA if it doesn't include a repeal of protections for social media companies. The House will vote Tuesday on compromise defense policy legislation, Majority Leader...
CNNflipped into Top StoriesUnemployment Here's how Congress may help the unemployed in the new relief bill verified_publisherCNN - By Tami Luhby(CNN) — The clock is ticking on the $600 weekly boost to unemployment benefits, but Congress is still divided over how to help the millions of Americans who remain out of work. The federal enhancement,...
CNBCU.S. Politics Trump signs one-week government funding bill as Congress buys time for Covid relief verified_publisherCNBC - Jacob Pramuk President Donald Trump signed a one-week government funding extension Friday as Congress rushes to reach spending and coronavirus relief deals. The …
FOX Businessflipped into CoronavirusLarry Kudlow What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus verified_publisherFOX Business - Megan HenneyAs a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to another...
CNBCU.S. House of Representatives Bill forcing Chinese firms to meet U.S. accounting standards passes Congress verified_publisherCNBC The U.S. House of Representatives passed a law to kick Chinese companies off U.S. stock exchanges if they do not fully comply with the country's …
American Military Newsflipped into American Military NewsSection 230 (CDA) Congress finalizes NDAA defense bill – Trump again vows veto americanmilitarynews.com - Ryan Morgan On Thursday, members of the U.S. Senate and House Armed Services Committees announced they had reached a final agreement for the 2021 National …
Business InsiderLiberal View Trump urges Congress to pass a 'big and focused' coronavirus relief bill in 1st stimulus comments since losing the election verified_publisherBusiness Insider - Joseph Zeballos-RoigPresident Donald Trump called on Congress to pass a coronavirus relief bill on Saturday in his first stimulus remarks since losing the election to Joe Biden. "Congress must now do a Covid Relief Bill,"...
CNBCflipped into Top NewsU.S. News Congress risks government shutdown as senators threaten to hold up funding bill verified_publisherCNBC - Jacob Pramuk Update: The Senate passed the one-week government funding bill Friday afternoon. A previous version of this story is below. The Senate had only hours …
Business Insiderflipped into Top StoriesU.S. PoliticsPelosi reportedly told House Democrats that Congress likely won't come to an agreement on another pandemic relief bill until... verified_publisherBusiness Insider - Lauren FriasHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi told House Democrats on Monday that Congress would likely not come to an agreement on another pandemic relief package until next week, Politico reported. House Democrats, Senate...
Voxflipped into Policy & PoliticsLiberal View Why the next coronavirus stimulus bill is still stalled in Congress verified_publisherVox - Li ZhouEnhanced unemployment insurance — a key lifeline for millions of workers during the Covid-19 pandemic — has now lapsed, with no clear indication of when it might be renewed. And in a delay that’s surprising...
The Guardianflipped into Top StoriesU.S. Congress US Congress closes in on $900bn Covid aid bill as Friday deadline looms verified_publisherGuardian US - Lauren Aratani in New York, Joan E Greve in Washington and agenciesBill will include $600 to $700 stimulus checks and extended unemployment benefits US congressional negotiators tampered on Thursday morning the growing optimism that they are closing in on a $900bn Covid-19...
CNBCflipped into Top NewsU.S. News Bipartisan group releases Covid relief bill as Congress faces pressure to send help verified_publisherCNBC - Jacob Pramuk Congress faces more pressure than ever this week to pass another coronavirus relief bill. Lawmakers' ability to break a longstanding logjam and send …
NBC Newsflipped into THINKOpinion & Analysis Congress passes a bipartisan bill that actually fights corruption. How did that happen? NBC News - By Ian Gary, executive director of the FACT CoalitionWith one small change in the law, the Corporate Transparency Act combats grand corruption, terror financing, human trafficking, weapons smuggling and fraud. It’s so easy to be cynical about Washington....
Associated Pressflipped into PoliticsU.S. Politics Trump, Congress avert shutdown, buy time for COVID-19 talks Associated Press - By LISA MASCARO and ANDREW TAYLORWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a temporary government-wide funding bill into law on Friday, averting a federal shutdown at midnight and buying Congress time for on-again, off-again talks...
Fox Newsflipped into Top StoriesConservative View Coronavirus bill has Congress caught in a temporal loop verified_publisherFox News - Chad PergramPick your movie. "Edge of Tomorrow." "Groundhog Day." "Dr. Strange." All involve time loops. Congress is also caught in a temporal loop when it comes to the next coronavirus bill. Formal talks between...
FOX BusinessU.S. Politics Congress requires a doctor on every cruise ship – as part of sweeping defense bill headed to Trump’s desk verified_publisherFOX Business - Danielle WallaceCongress passed the first regulations on the cruise industry in a decade Friday, which include requiring a registered doctor to be aboard every ship, as just one provision of the $740 billion major national...
