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Congress Archive

Archives for May 2020

Politics
The Trump administration is lifting restrictions that prevented foreign doctors from fighting coronavirusThe Trump administration is lifting restrictions that prevented foreign doctors from fighting coronavirus
Politics

Foreign doctors will soon have more flexibility to practice in areas of the country where they’re most needed.

By Nicole Narea
Explainers
Democrats’ $3 trillion opening bid for the next stimulus package, explainedDemocrats’ $3 trillion opening bid for the next stimulus package, explained
Explainers

Democrats are eyeing another ambitious stimulus bill with more direct payments and state funding. They still need to negotiate with Republicans.

By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
Coronavirus is exacerbating America’s hunger crisis
Explainers

Food banks and SNAP are completely overwhelmed right now.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Government loans meant to bail out small businesses could become a financial burden themselvesGovernment loans meant to bail out small businesses could become a financial burden themselves
Politics

The Paycheck Protection Program’s forgivable loans could leave many small businesses with more debt.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Exclusive: Kamala Harris and Ayanna Pressley have a $125 billion plan to help the smallest businessesExclusive: Kamala Harris and Ayanna Pressley have a $125 billion plan to help the smallest businesses
Politics

Their legislation would enable businesses to get grants of up to $250,000.

By Li Zhou
Politics
US citizen spouses and children of unauthorized immigrants were shut out of stimulus relief. Now they’re suing.US citizen spouses and children of unauthorized immigrants were shut out of stimulus relief. Now they’re suing.
Politics

They’re claiming they’re facing unconstitutional discrimination.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
“Leave no vacancy behind”: Mitch McConnell remains laser-focused on judges amid coronavirus“Leave no vacancy behind”: Mitch McConnell remains laser-focused on judges amid coronavirus
Politics

Democrats, meanwhile, are wondering why a judicial nominee is even on the docket when lawmakers haven’t approved more stimulus.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Kamala Harris’s new bill would set up a task force to address racial disparities in coronavirus responseKamala Harris’s new bill would set up a task force to address racial disparities in coronavirus response
Politics

The task force would advise FEMA and Congress on how to combat these inequities.

By Li Zhou
Politics
A Democratic plan to stretch expanded unemployment insurance through DecemberA Democratic plan to stretch expanded unemployment insurance through December
Politics

Expanded unemployment benefits end in late July. Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan wants to extend them through the rest of the year.

By Ella Nilsen