They will be back in session on Monday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that the chamber will be back in session Monday and he will not…
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Secretary Azar Leading Delegation to Taiwan
The move is opposed by Beijing. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar will travel to Taiwan in the next few days to discuss the global response to…
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COVID Relief Bill Talks Resume on Capitol Hill
Negotiations on unemployment aid pose a challenge. Talks resumed Tuesday behind closed doors over the next tranche of coronavirus aid. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority…
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Teachers’ Unions Unveil New COVID-19 Demands
Teachers say they are wary of returning to class and online instruction also. Public school teachers around the country are fighting for schools to remain closed longer, to…
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Dr. Fauci Speaks Before Congress
Expresses hope for vaccine soon. Late last week, Dr. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, spoke before a House Panel dedicated to reviewing…
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Fauci Suggests Adding Eye Shields to Virus Protection
CDC has implemented eye protection for employees. Is it time to add eye coverings to your face mask wardrobe? Dr. Fauci said it would maximize your chances of…
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U.S. Second Quarter GDP Drops by a Third
Record-breaking economic decrease due to COVID-19 shutdown. The Department of Commerce announced earlier this week that the United States had its worst quarter since statistics about the gross…
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House of Representatives Cancels August Recess
Will remain in session until a coronavirus relief bill is passed. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced Friday that the House is canceling its traditional August recess, as…
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Congress Continues Negotiations for Stimulus
No deal as benefits are due to expire. As the week continued forward into Friday morning, Congress had not yet agreed on the next phase of COVID-19 relief.…
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More Hand Sanitizers Declared Potentially Dangerous
Methanol is a toxic ingredient, FDA says. The Food and Drug Administration added a dozen brands of hand sanitizers to its ever-growing list of potentially dangerous products. All…
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