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The Senate voted to progress Biden"s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus in an all-night session where VP Harris was the tiebreaker

The budget resolution approved Friday morning means President Joe Biden can pass his stimulus bill with no Republican support if negotiations fail. Vice President Kamala Harris a.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 5th, 2021

How Obamacare Survived Trump and What Biden Might Do

The U.S. health-care law known as Obamacare spent its first decade dodging a series of existential risks. By a single vote in the Senate, the law survived a repeal attempt in 2017 pushed by President Donald Trump. Joe Biden’s arrival in the Whi.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostFeb 4th, 2021

Baker sees "silver lining" in new health care law

Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law on New Year's Day a multi-faceted health care bill that requires insurance companies to cover telehealth visits the same way they cover in-person care......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 1st, 2021

Beacon Hill negotiators reach deal on compromise health care bill

The conference committee that has been negotiating health care legislation since July has reached a deal, its chairs announced Tuesday. Sen. Cindy Friedman and House Majority Leader Ronald Mariano said the compromise bill "embraces the promises of telehe.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 22nd, 2020

Health and Human Services secretary offers Senate 1,000 tests after Congress" physician said there weren"t enough to test all 100 senators

AP Photo/Patrick Semansky Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said that three Abbott point of care testing machines and 1,000 .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 2nd, 2020

City launches do-it-yourself coronavirus tests

New York City will use a self-administered test to diagnose Covid-19, a move meant to reduce the amount of exposure health care workers have to the disease, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. The new test... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 27th, 2020

U.S. senators propose $500 billion rescue for state, local governments

A U.S. Senate Republican and a Democrat proposed a $500 billion rescue package for state and municipal governments on Monday, as it became increasingly clear that the next coronavirus relief bill will not include money for reeling local authorities......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 20th, 2020

Oregon lawmaker asks Brown to consider easing restriction on surgeries

A Central Oregon lawmaker is asking Gov. Kate Brown to “slowly and carefully” lift restrictions on health care procedures that aren’t related to COVID-19. Rep. Cheri Helt, a Bend Republican, sent Brown a letter on Thursday saying that social.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 17th, 2020

U.S. Senate bill grants aviation sector big bailout: Republican senator

A compromise $2 trillion economic rescue package set to be voted on by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday will include $25 billion for airlines in cash grants, a badly needed lifeline for an industry facing the worst travel downturn in history......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 25th, 2020

Amazon will deliver and pick up coronavirus test kits in Seattle in a partnership with a research group backed by Bill Gates

David Ryder/Getty Images Amazon is partnerning with public health researchers to deliver and pick up coronavirus test kits in the Seattle area, CNBC reported Monday. Amazon Care, a division .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 23rd, 2020

Pelosi tells Senate to "move closer to the values" in her coronavirus bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday criticized the Republican-led Senate for its proposed coronavirus stimulus package, as she also called for the Senate to ado.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 23rd, 2020

Senate GOP virus bill aids U.S. transport sector; offers airlines loans, not cash

A Senate Republican coronavirus stimulus package would provide financial aid to U.S. airports, transit systems and passenger railroad Amtrak, but $50 billion for struggling U.S. airlines would be a loan, not a cash payout, the proposal showed......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 23rd, 2020

Schumer says Republican bill contained "large corporate bailout"

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer on Sunday said Democrats opposed the massive coronavirus stimulus bill because it contained a "large corporate bailout with no protections for workers and virtually no oversight." Schumer blamed Senate Republican.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 22nd, 2020

Schumer calls Senate Republican coronavirus bill a "corporate bailout" without necessary protection for worker

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Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 22nd, 2020

Senate leader McConnell says second coronavirus aid bill coming soon

Senate Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said the Republican-controlled Senate will approve a coronavirus aid bill passed by the Democratic House as soon as possible and t.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 17th, 2020

Capitol Report: Senate seen passing coronavirus bill around midweek, as Washington also works on more aid

The Republican-led Senate appears on track to pass a bipartisan coronavirus bill around the middle of the week. Lawmakers also are working on other measures to aid Americans, small businesses and other sectors of the economy......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 17th, 2020

Capitol Report: Senate seen passing coronavirus bill around midweek, as lawmakers also work on more aid

The Republican-led Senate appears on track to pass a bipartisan coronavirus bill around the middle of the week. Lawmakers also are working on other measures to aid Americans, small businesses and other sectors of the economy......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 16th, 2020

Key health care groups stay neutral as controversial law is considered

A bill that would give wide protections for members of the health care industry to not participate in care they find objectionable is expected to make its appearance this week......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 6th, 2020

Fauci Warns Outbreak Could Overwhelm US Health-Care System, Trump To Sign $8.3 Billion Virus-Fighting Bill: Live Updates

Fauci Warns Outbreak Could Overwhelm US Health-Care System, Trump To Sign $8.3 Billion Virus-Fighting Bill: Live Updates.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMar 4th, 2020

Dr. Fauci Warns Coronavirus Outbreak Could Overwhelm US Health-Care System, Trump Says He"ll Sign $8.3 Billion Virus-Fighting Bill: Live Updates

Dr. Fauci Warns Coronavirus Outbreak Could Overwhelm US Health-Care System, Trump Says He"ll Sign $8.3 Billion Virus-Fighting Bill: Live Updates.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMar 4th, 2020