A group of Senate Democrats reiterates their concerns over the Pentagon’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, citing a spate in cases in July. In a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark EsperMark EsperRand Paul hits Biden over Iraq: He ‘will continue to spill our blood and treasure’ Overnight Defense: House …
Read More »House Passes Two Child Care Bills Targeted for Pandemic
The House passed two bills intended to ease the financial burden of child care amid Wednesday’s coronavirus pandemic. The first, titled Child Care Is Essential Act, would award grant funds to child care providers in an effort to help facilities reopen safely amid the coronavirus pandemic and stabilize operations in …
Read More »Public health groups denounce new Trump move that sidesteps CDC
A new Trump administration policy that bypasses the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for control of key information about the coronavirus is causing outrage among public health experts. Under the policy, announced quietly late last week, hospitals are now required Report directly to the Department of Health and Human …
Read More »Senate Democrats ask for $ 25 billion for vaccine production, distribution in next package
Senate Democrats on Monday asked Congress to provide $ 25 billion in emergency funding for the production and distribution of a coronavirus vaccine before negotiations on an upcoming response package. In addition to the development of the vaccine itself, a massive and complex undertaking is required to manufacture the millions …
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