Archive for August 2021
August 27, 2021
Top News Supreme Court ends Biden’s eviction moratorium. New York Times Biden sticks to Aug. 31 withdrawal from Afghanistan. Politico Fed chief signals support for the economy could begin to be pulled back this year, if recovery stays strongly on track. Washington Post House moderates provide even more leverahe to Joe Mancin on reconciliation. NBC The nation’s cartoonists on the…
Read MoreAugust 20, 2021
Top News Nine Democrats hold firm on opposing budget without infrastructure vote first. Roll Call Biden to address chaotic Kabul evacuation, flights resume. Associated Press As Covid-19 hospitalizations increase, a greater number of Americans are deciding to get vaccinated. CNN The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics. Politico Energy & Natural Resources Hydrogen could fill multiple gaps in the…
Read MoreAugust 13, 2021
Top News Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, Handing Biden a Bipartisan Win. New York Times Democratic divisions emerge on U.S. Senate’s $3.5 trillion spending plan. Reuters Nine House Democrats say they won’t vote on budget unless infrastructure bill passes. Axios Evictions To Impact More Black, Latino Households. RouteFifty FDA permits Covid vaccine booster shots for people with weakened…
Read MoreAugust 6, 2021
Top News Senate Advances Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. NPR Biden says federal workers must get vaccinated or face testing, urges $100 payments. NBC Congress approves a $2.1 billion emergency spending bill for Capitol security and aid for Afghan refugees. New York Times ‘We have got to do something’: Cities behind on climate goals as extreme weather worsens. Smart Cities Dive The nation’s cartoonists…
Read MoreJuly 30, 2021
Top News Senate Advances Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. NPR Biden says federal workers must get vaccinated or face testing, urges $100 payments. NBC Congress approves a $2.1 billion emergency spending bill for Capitol security and aid for Afghan refugees. New York Times ‘We have got to do something’: Cities behind on climate goals as extreme weather worsens. Smart Cities Dive The nation’s cartoonists…
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