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HEALTH CARE BRIEFING: Designing Biden’s 100,000 New Health Jobs
Democrats are looking at creating a massive public health workforce to bolster President Joe Biden’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, and they’ll have to balance competing visions for where health workers are needed most.
What to Know in Washington: House Plans Showdown Over Greene
House Democrats are heading into a showdown with Republicans today over Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s past promotion of conspiracies that threatens to provoke an escalating cycle of political retaliation.
Cardona Pledges Steps to Reopen Schools for Students, Teachers
Education Secretary nominee Miguel Cardona, saying there’s “no substitute” for learning in the classroom, promised to ensure schools can reopen safely in the midst of the Covid pandemic — an issue that’s divided teachers, school administrators, and parents.
Schumer’s Orbit of Lobbyists Poised to Gain From Leader’s Rise
A cadre of lobbyists with ties to Sen. Chuck Schumer may soon see their stars rise with the New York Democrat poised to become majority leader and heavily responsible for pushing through President-elect Joe Biden’s agenda.
GovCon Flash: Navy Reopens $50B SeaPort NxG RFP for New Bids
The U.S. Navy triggered the start of rolling admissions Jan. 11 for new companies seeking a slot on its 10-year, $50 billion, SeaPort Next Generation (SeaPort NxG) professional services contract. The rolling admission process will allow new companies to submi...
What to Know in Washington: D.C.’s Dysfunction Delayed Vital Aid
A giant fiscal jolt for the U.S. economy finally won approval in Washington yesterday, but the half-year of political dysfunction that preceded the deal showcased a near-breakdown in American politics that President-elect Joe Biden will now be challenged to address.
Election ‘Political Poison’ Needs Bipartisan Fix, Portman Says
A bipartisan commission might be the solution to removing the “partisan poison” from debate over the 2020 election, the next top Republican on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee said.
What to Know in Washington: Stimulus Optimism is On the Rise
Prospects for a pandemic relief package before the end of the year grew substantially as senior Republicans warmed to the idea of using a $908 billion proposal from a bipartisan group of lawmakers as the basis for a deal.
Defeated Democrats Diverge on Response to GOP’s Socialism Attack
Reps. Ben McAdams and Harley Rouda had similar profiles on Capitol Hill: They flipped seats in 2018 running as moderates, stressed the importance of bipartisanship, and cosponsored bills with Republicans.
Pentagon’s Advisory Group, JASON, Survives Another Competition
Despite government efforts to eliminate a decades long-standing program, known as JASON, which provides the Pentagon with scientific advisory support, the Defense Department confirmed in a Nov. 28...