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Stock Trades After Coronavirus Briefing Complicate Loeffler's Reelection Bid
Monday, April 13, 2020
Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., has come under fire for selling $20 million in stock in the weeks building up to the coronavirus pandemic.
Trapped By The Coronavirus Pandemic, Congress Tries New Ways Of Legislating From Home
Sunday, April 05, 2020
Congress left for an extended recess as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and may not return for several weeks. Lawmakers say their days have turned into a blur of conference calls and video chats.
House Looks At 4th Coronavirus Aid Package; Pelosi Says She Won't Get Test
Monday, March 30, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said it could be several weeks before any bipartisan legislation. She also said she would not be tested herself, despite an apparent new case among her members.
President Trump Signs $2 Trillion Coronavirus Rescue Package Into Law
Friday, March 27, 2020
The CARES Act offers relief to state and local governments, individuals, small and large businesses, and hospitals affected by the coronavirus crisis.
Senate Passes $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
The emergency relief package includes direct payments to Americans, expanded unemployment insurance, aid to large and small businesses, and significant funding for the health care industry.
After Days Of Negotiations, Deal Reached On Emergency Aid Measure
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
The Senate and White House worked through an agreement on a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package early Wednesday morning. The agreement means Congress could be close to passing a deal.
House Lawmakers Weigh Voting By Proxy To Maintain Social Distancing
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Members are pushing to change the tradition of in-person voting because of coronavirus. Remote voting would take time to set up; it would be faster to have one member vote on behalf of many others.
Pelosi Says There Is 'Real Optimism' Over Coronavirus Financial Package
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
The House speaker said a Senate agreement could be "done in the next few hours." The remarks are a boost for an approximately $2 trillion deal to revitalize an economy hobbled by the outbreak.
COVID-19 Updates: Federal Reserve Acts, Deal Eludes Congress, Trump Speaks
Monday, March 23, 2020
Economics, politics and science correspondents round up new developments in the federal response to the coronavirus crisis, including President Trump's comments during an afternoon press conference.
Lawmakers Confront Coronavirus, Quarantines, Prospect Of Remote Voting
Monday, March 23, 2020
Three members of Congress have tested positive; more than a dozen are in quarantine. A move to remote voting would break a longtime institutional tradition of voting in person.
Top Senate Democrat Says Agreement Is Close Over Coronavirus Financial Package
Monday, March 23, 2020
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer negotiated late into the night with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and spoke hopefully of a deal coming together on Tuesday.
In The Shadow Of Coronavirus, Members Of Congress Revisit Remote Voting
Thursday, March 19, 2020
"There is a health risk of having all of us in the Capitol at the same time," said one congressman. Electronic communications have improved since remote voting was considered in the early 1990s.
Senate Republicans Unveil New Coronavirus Relief Package
Thursday, March 19, 2020
The bill, which still needs to be negotiated with Senate Democrats, provides direct cash payments, loan guarantees for impacted businesses and more resources for testing and development of vaccines.
President Trump Signs Coronavirus Emergency Aid Package
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
The Senate approved a new package earlier Wednesday providing paid sick leave and boosting testing for the coronavirus.
White House Seeks $1 Trillion From Congress In Coronavirus Relief Push
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said discussions included payments to small businesses, loan guarantees for industries like airlines and hotels, and a stimulus package for workers.
Uncertainty In Congress Over Next Moves To Address Coronavirus Crisis
Monday, March 16, 2020
The House is in recess, but senators return to Washington this week to take up the House-passed financial aid bill to address the economic threat to workers posed by the coronavirus.
President Trump Meets With GOP Senators To Discuss Coronavirus Economic Response
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
President Trump met with Senate Republicans Tuesday on Capitol Hill to discuss economic measures to boost markets that have been battered by uncertainty around coronavirus.
Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Paul Gosar Self-Quarantine After Coronavirus Exposure At CPAC
Sunday, March 08, 2020
The focus remains on keeping Congress open. There haven't been any discussions of shutting down public galleries or limiting tours.
Republicans Now Poised For Biden-Burisma Subpoena With Romney On Board
Friday, March 06, 2020
The Utah senator had been wavering as to whether to agree to a subpoena for an ongoing inquiry. A spokeswoman said Romney had been assured the process would not be a "public spectacle."
Trump To Sign $8 Billion Coronavirus Response Package Friday
Wednesday, March 04, 2020
The emergency funding deal is the result of bipartisan negotiations in both the House and the Senate. The measure is expected to be sent to the president's desk soon.