Nation May 26 McConnell discusses prospects for another round of pandemic relief By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press
Economy May 14 WATCH: Pelosi criticizes virus relief package slowdown House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is criticizing Republicans for seeking to delay the next round of economic relief. Two days after Pelosi unveiled a new $3 trillion plan, the White House threatened that President Donald Trump would veto the measure. By Alan Fram, Associated Press
Politics May 12 WATCH: Pelosi unveils $3 trillion coronavirus aid package “Not acting is the most expensive course," she said on Tuesday. By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Economy May 05 U.S. Treasury to begin distributing virus relief money to tribes The U.S. Treasury Department says it will begin distributing billions in coronavirus relief funding to tribes. The announcement Tuesday comes more than a week after a congressional deadline to get $8 billion to tribal governments. By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press
Politics May 05 Pelosi pushes new virus package as GOP resists big spending Democrats say key to any plan to reopen the economy is robust testing for the virus. They are also expected to propose another round of direct cash aid for anxious Americans, funds for states to prevent layoffs and more money… By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Apr 29 McConnell now open to state aid in next virus relief bill By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Reversing course, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell now says he is "open" to considering additional funds for state and local governments in the next coronavirus relief bill. Continue reading
Apr 24 Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers, hospitals By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill is the latest effort by the federal government to help keep afloat businesses that have had to close or dramatically alter their operations as states work to slow the spread of the virus. Continue reading
Apr 23 U.S. unsure it can meet deadline to disburse funds to tribes By Felicia Fonseca The department says it's still working to determine whether Alaska Native corporations are eligible for a share of the funding. Meanwhile, the list of tribes suing the federal government to try and keep the money out of the hands of… Continue reading
Apr 22 Under pressure, Harvard says it will reject U.S. relief aid By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Harvard University announced Wednesday it will turn down $8.7 million in federal coronavirus relief, a day after President Donald Trump criticized the wealthy Ivy League school over taxpayer money it stood to receive. Continue reading
Apr 21 Small Business Administration reports data breach in disaster loan website By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Associated Press The Small Business Administration has reported it had a potential data breach last month in its website handling disaster loan applications. Continue reading