On October 30, 2023, the Biden administration issued its long-awaited artificial intelligence (AI) executive order (EO), which issues directives to over 20 federal agencies, with the deadline for implementation spanning...more
11/13/2023
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On August 11, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated COVID-19 guidance “to help people better understand their risk, how to protect themselves and others, what actions to take if exposed to...more
8/25/2022
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Leaders of Small Business Committee Reach Consensus on Bill to Extend PPP Loan Deadline, Senate Fails to Clear Measure by Unanimous Consent as Phase 4 Negotiations Likely to Dominate June -
Bipartisan leaders of the Senate...more
5/26/2020
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Senate Elevates Bipartisan Calls for Revisions to Paycheck Protection Program -
This week Senate Republicans and Democrats have underscored the need for a number of changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)...more
5/8/2020
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Federal Reserve Board Announces Expanded Scope and Eligibility for the Main Street Lending Program -
The Federal Reserve Board unveiled plans yesterday to expand the scope and eligibility for the Main Street Lending...more
5/1/2020
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White House Unveils Testing Blueprint, Senate Slated to Return Monday, House Return Uncertain -
President Trump unveiled the Administration’s blueprint for state testing plans and rapid response programs on Monday,...more
4/29/2020
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House Passes $484 Billion Relief Package -
Today, the House of Representatives passed a $484 billion economic relief package in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care...more
4/24/2020
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Congress, Administration Reach $484 Billion Deal for Phase 3.5 -
Yesterday, congressional Democrats and Republicans reached a $484 billion deal with the Trump Administration for “Phase 3.5” of the coronavirus response to,...more
4/22/2020
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President Trump Unveils Framework for “Opening Up America Again” -
President Trump yesterday provided recommendations to governors for reopening parts of the U.S. economy. The guidance, dubbed “Opening Up America Again,”...more
4/17/2020
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Congress Fails to Reach Agreement on Additional Dollars for Small Business and Hospitals; Agencies Act to Provide CARES Act Funding to Key Sectors -
Congressional negotiators failed to reach agreement yesterday on adding...more
4/14/2020
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Senate Considers Phase 3, Aims for Passage As Soon As Possible -
With more states issuing orders for residents to stay at home and businesses to close, the Senate failed to agree to a procedural motion on Phase 3 of the...more
3/22/2020
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Shelter-In-Place ,
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Senate Negotiates Phase 3, Aims for Passage by Monday -
Senate bipartisan working groups met well into the night on Friday and throughout the day on Saturday to negotiate Phase 3 of the Coronavirus response following Senate...more
3/21/2020
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Artificial Intelligence Alert, February 19, 2019 February 19, 2019 Last week, the Trump administration and federal agencies announced several initiatives related to artificial intelligence (AI). In addition to these...more
2/20/2019
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