COVID-19 Update | Wednesday, Oct. 14
October 14, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Supreme Court of the United States Hearing – Day 3 The final day of questioning for Judge Amy Coney Barrett continued along similar lines as yesterday. Democrats continued to focus on healthcare and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), while Republicans continued to applaud Judge Barrett’s background. Judge Barrett discussed the legal doctrine of severability. This […]
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CANADIAN COVID-19 UPDATE | SEPT. 3-9
September 9, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
TIAC’s Advocacy Update This afternoon, TIAC’s President and CEO presented virtually to the Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers, which brings together all ministers responsible for tourism across the country. In her presentation, the President & CEO called for better coordination between the federal and provincial governments to ensure the tourism sector is receiving adequate support […]
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COVID-19 UPDATE | TUESDAY, SEPT. 8
September 9, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
The Senate is in session and the House is in a “Committee Work Period” meaning the committees are conducting business, but no votes are scheduled. The Senate has scheduled votes today, while the House has votes scheduled for September 14. COVID-19 Relief Negotiations Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin commented on Sunday that he and the President are supportive […]
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COVID-19 UPDATE | WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2
September 9, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Both the House and the Senate are in recess. As a reminder, the next Senate vote is not expected until September 8 and the next House vote is not expected until September 14. COVID-19 Relief Negotiations Negotiations on COVID-19 relief continue to be stalled, though House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin […]
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COVID-19 Update | Monday, Aug. 31
August 31, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Both the House and the Senate are in recess. As a reminder, the next Senate vote is not expected until September 8 and the next House vote is not expected until September 14. COVID-19 Relief Negotiations Negotiations on COVID-19 relief continue to be stalled. White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows gave additional insight into […]
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COVID-19 Update | Friday, Aug. 28
August 28, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Both the House and the Senate are in recess. As a reminder, the next Senate vote is not expected until September 8 and the next House vote is not expected until September 14. COVID-19 Negotiations During her weekly press conference on Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) re-emphasized that if Republicans are unwilling to go […]
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COVID-19 Update | Wednesday, Aug. 26
August 26, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Both the House and the Senate are in recess. As a reminder, the next Senate vote is not expected until September 8 and the next House vote is not expected until September 14. COVID-19 Negotiations: Though there has been little tangible progress on negotiations in some time, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows told […]
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COVID-19 Update | Monday, Aug. 24
August 24, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Both the House and the Senate are in recess. As a reminder, the next Senate vote is not expected until September 8 and the next House vote is expected September 14. Senate The entire Senate Democratic Caucus signed a letter Friday calling for the removal of William Perry Pendley from his position leading the […]
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COVID-19 Update | Friday, Aug. 21
August 21, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Both the House and the Senate are in recess. COVID-19 negotiations · As of this writing, there has been no progress on COVID-19 negotiations. · The Blue Dog Coalition, a caucus of Democratic Representatives who identify as fiscally responsible and centrist, urged Congressional leadership to relaunch COVID-19 relief talks in a letter, arguing that […]
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COVID-19 Update | Wednesday, Aug. 19
August 19, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Both the House and the Senate are in recess. COVID-19 negotiations As provided yesterday, Senate Republicans unveiled their “skinny” COVID-19 package, entitled the Delivering Immediate Relief to America’s Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act. The bill includes: Liability protections that, according to reports, are substantially similar to those that were included in the HEALS […]
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