Capitol Report: Senate prepares to vote on coronavirus-aid bill after snag over unemployment benefits
The Senate appeared back on track to vote on a sweeping package designed to cushion the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on Americans, after hitting a snag late Wednesday......»»
Capitol Report: Cannabis-banking bill approved by House; future in Senate uncertain
Marijuana-related businesses would have one industry obstacle -- access to the U.S. banking system -- made less burdensome under a bill that passed the House on Monday evening......»»
Republicans are touting benefits of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill despite voting against it
The package, which included direct payments and funding for state and local governments, did not receive a single GOP vote in the House or Senate. Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-North Carolina) speaks on the House floor. House Television v.....»»
Capitol Report: Here’s who will get $1,400 stimulus checks as Biden prepares to sign $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill into law
There is a change in who's getting stimulus checks in Washington's next big relief package, as President Joe Biden has agreed to new income limits......»»
TaxWatch: ‘A life-changing achievement’ — what the $1.9 trillion COVID bill means for families with kids
Alongside $1,400 stimulus checks and more unemployment benefits, the $1.9 trillion financial stimulus package passed in the Senate broadens the Child Tax Credit’s eligibility and makes the credit’s payouts more generous......»»
Capitol Report: $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package clears first Senate hurdle but long road awaits
Senators, used to leaving Washington on Thursday afternoons, were resigning themselves to the prospect of late nights and long hours going into the weekend as Democrats push to approve President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion economic aid package......»»
Capitol Report: $1.9-trillion relief package is now in Senate’s hands as Democrats eye March 14 deadline
Democratic efforts to push a $1.9-trillion package through Congress to offset the coronavirus pandemic's economic impact switch to the Senate this week, as a key deadline looms in the middle of the month......»»
Capitol Report: $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package set to clear House late tonight
House Democrats hope to clear President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion economic package late today and send it on to the Senate, where it will face some changes......»»
Capitol Report: First skirmish in minimum-wage battle lost, but Bernie Sanders still has secret weapon for future procedural fights
For one Senate committee staffer -- who was brought out of retirement by Senate Budget Chairman Bernie Sanders only a few weeks ago -- the loss may particularly sting: Bill Dauster, chief counsel for Sen. Bernie Sanders' Budget Committee......»»
Capitol Report: The Biden stimulus plan moved forward today; here are the biggest parts of it
The House Budget Committee approved Monday a $1.92 trillion bill to carry out President Joe Biden's coronavirus, the first step toward likely House passage by the end of the week......»»
Economic Report: Jobless benefit claims climb to 861,000 and show U.S. layoffs still severe
New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose in mid-February to a four-week high of 861,000, showing lots of Americans are still losing their jobs nearly a year after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic......»»
Capitol Report: Trump avoids conviction in second impeachment trial with 57-43 vote in Senate
Former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial ends Saturday with his acquittal, after he faced a charge of inciting an insurrection in the wake of the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol by his supporters......»»
Capitol Report: Trump’s impeachment trial extended after 55-45 Senate vote for witnesses
Former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial looks on track to last longer than expected after the Senate votes on Saturday morning in favor of calling witnesses......»»
Economic Report: Nearly 800,000 apply for unemployment benefits in early February, jobless claims show
Nearly 800,000 people applied for unemployment benefits in early February, signaling that scores of workers are still losing their jobs despite the rollout of coronavirus vaccines and a decline in Covid-19 cases......»»
Capitol Report: Schumer vows impeachment won’t slow down coronavirus package
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats won't allow the impeachment of former President Donald Trump to slow momentum for massive new coronavirus economic aid package......»»
Capitol Report: Democrats may have to lower ambitions for relief bill as Manchin stands firm
Democrats may be forced to scale back their ambitions for a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package as one key senator, West Virginia's Joe Manchin, has said he won't support trying to stretch the rules governing the budget process......»»
Capitol Report: Buttigieg confirmed as transportation secretary in 86 to 13 Senate vote
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary, confirming the former Indiana mayor for a key role in the Biden administration's infrastructure and climate plans......»»
Capitol Report: Yellen’s nomination to be U.S. Treasury secretary advances on unanimous committee vote
The Senate Finance Committee voted unanimously Friday to approve Janet Yellen's nomination to be Treasury secretary, setting the stage for the full Senate to vote on her confirmation......»»
Economic Report: Jobless claims dip below 800,000, but layoffs still high after coronavirus spike
New applications for state unemployment benefits fell slightly around Christmas and dipped below 800,000 for the first time in a month, but the record coronavirus outbreak is still weighing heavily on the labor market and throwing more people out of work......»»
Capitol Report: No ‘realistic path’ for vote by Senate on bigger stimulus checks, McConnell says
Prospects for larger direct payments to Americans from Washington dimmed Wednesday, as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he will not allow a stand-alone vote on the proposal passed in the House on Monday......»»
Capitol Report: McConnell threat to tie bigger stimulus checks to other issues leaves Senate gridlocked
The Senate adjourned Tuesday without taking any action on a House bill to up the size of the new stimulus checks, as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's hint he would like to tie the issue to several others left the chamber in a holding pattern......»»