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Congress Archive

Archives for April 2020

Politics
Many small businesses are being shut out of a new loan program by major banksMany small businesses are being shut out of a new loan program by major banks
Politics

After the launch of the Paycheck Protection Program, some businesses are just trying to find a lender that will consider their application.

By Li Zhou
Politics
What we know about the fourth coronavirus relief billWhat we know about the fourth coronavirus relief bill
Politics

Congress’s next coronavirus bill might look a lot like the last one.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Sen. Kelly Loeffler sold at least $18 million more in stocks before the coronavirus crash than previously reportedSen. Kelly Loeffler sold at least $18 million more in stocks before the coronavirus crash than previously reported
Politics

Loeffler is one of many lawmakers under fire for suspicious stock-trading activity following a coronavirus intel briefing.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
The biggest obstacle to remote voting in Congress may be Democratic mistrust of the Supreme CourtThe biggest obstacle to remote voting in Congress may be Democratic mistrust of the Supreme Court
Politics

Speaker Nancy Pelosi says there are “serious constitutional” concerns with remote voting. Is she right?

By Ian Millhiser

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