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CheckIn: Rep. William Timmons on the economic response to coronavirus
CheckIn: Rep. William Timmons on the economic response to coronavirus
“The lives lost because of an incredible adverse economic impact will be more than COVID-19.”
Gillian Rose Brassil
Jun 4, 2020
The U.S. spent double on CARES than on its main medical researcher ever, data shows
The U.S. spent double on CARES than on its main medical researcher ever, data shows
The N.I.H. has received $1.2 trillion since 1887, adjusted for inflation. It’s been studying coronaviruses for years.
Gillian Rose Brassil
May 31, 2020
Mental health under duress from coronavirus; policy slow to respond
Mental health under duress from coronavirus; policy slow to respond
Prolonged stay-at-home orders have raised concerns over mental well-being. There’s been little done to abate worries.
PATRICK DIPALERMO
May 24, 2020
Coronavirus reroutes congressional procedures, leaves Trump unchecked
Coronavirus reroutes congressional procedures, leaves Trump unchecked
For Congress, the pandemic hasn’t just diverted attention. It’s diverted power structures and decision-making back to the White House.
anna repp
May 18, 2020
Native Americans are at higher risk of COVID-19. The government isn’t doing much to help.
Native Americans are at higher risk of COVID-19. The government isn’t doing much to help.
The Navajo Nation has a higher infection rate than any state in America. The U.S. government promised to help, but aid hasn’t come.
PATRICK DIPALERMO
May 11, 2020
When ‘stay at home’ spells terror: Domestic violence amid the pandemic
When ‘stay at home’ spells terror: Domestic violence amid the pandemic
Leaving puts you at risk of infection; staying has its own perils. Coronavirus complicates an already harrowing dynamic.
PATRICK DIPALERMO
May 11, 2020
Pandemic drives federal lobbying spending to record highs
Pandemic drives federal lobbying spending to record highs
Lobbying is the legal act of attempting to influence policy decisions. And COVID-19 has caused lobbyists to spend big on health care.
Thomas Gordon
May 8, 2020
Stimulus package part 4: Replenished relief for small business and health care
Stimulus package part 4: Replenished relief for small business and health care
The package bolsters the depleted Paycheck Protection Program, emergency grants and loans. Here’s everything in it.
Thomas Gordon
Apr 21, 2020
Hey airlines: Don’t use coronavirus bailout money on stock buybacks
Hey airlines: Don’t use coronavirus bailout money on stock buybacks
Businesses buy back shares to compound cash. Here’s what a stock buyback is and how it affects companies, the economy and you.
Thomas Gordon
Apr 11, 2020
Senate races: What to watch — and what seats were decided before campaigning
Senate races: What to watch — and what seats were decided before campaigning
GovSight Political Director Joe Magliocco’s first installment of election predictions — where is your state on the list?
Joseph Magliocco
Apr 11, 2020
Te explicamos la legislación contra el coronavirus y lo que significa para ti
Te explicamos la legislación contra el coronavirus y lo que significa para ti
Estos cuatro proyectos de ley tienen como objetivo combatir las calamidades del COVID-19 — desde la salud física a la fiscal.
Carolina Gonzalez
Apr 10, 2020
Burr steps down as Senate Intelligence chair amid stock sell-off investigation
Burr steps down as Senate Intelligence chair amid stock sell-off investigation
Reports showed multiple senators allegedly sold millions of dollars worth of stock just before news of the COVID-19 pandemic broke.
anna repp
Apr 9, 2020
Stimulus package part 4: A much-needed infrastructural injection
Stimulus package part 4: A much-needed infrastructural injection
The federal government is considering a package to improve mass transit, internet access and more amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Thomas Gordon
Apr 3, 2020
Coronavirus legislation explained: What the key new bills mean for you
Coronavirus legislation explained: What the key new bills mean for you
These four provisions aim to combat COVID-19 calamities — from physical to fiscal health.
Sofia Barnett
Mar 30, 2020
Coronavirus creeps into Congress, infecting 5 representatives so far
Coronavirus creeps into Congress, infecting 5 representatives so far
COVID-19 has proven itself discriminatory to no one, especially those on Capitol Hill.
Victoria Garcia
Mar 27, 2020
House Judiciary Committee postpones Barr hearing amid coronavirus crisis
House Judiciary Committee postpones Barr hearing amid coronavirus crisis
The Attorney General’s testimony — which could provide insight into the president’s affairs in Ukraine — has been delayed indefinitely.
Miguel Pineda
Mar 26, 2020
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