CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics

CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics


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Budget: Can Republicans unite around “skinny” coronavirus relief bill?
September 09, 2020

The GOP’s latest proposal for a coronavirus aid package is likely not to pass, but it may place just enough pressure on Democrats to force them to ease their demands. CQ Roll Call’s Doug Sword breaks down what to watch before the vote in the Senate on Thu

Budget: Senate Republicans beef up “skinny” coronavirus relief package
September 08, 2020

Senate Republicans are proposing to beef up a “skinny” coronavirus relief package by more than 100 pages, including an enhanced deduction for charitable giving, $20 billion for farmers and ranchers and money for child care and stockpiling medical supplies

Health: How have prescription drug prices trended over the last four years?
September 08, 2020

Health care costs have been a contentious issue in Congress and the Trump administration. CQ Roll Call’s Andrew Siddons breaks down trends in prescription drug pricing over the last four years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice

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September 08, 2020

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CQ Future: Travel
September 03, 2020

As Labor Day approaches, it got us wondering about the lasting impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on travel. We turned to Tori Emerson Barnes, executive vice president of public affairs and policy at the U.S. Travel Association, for some answers. Lear

Coronavirus Special Report: Should COVID-19 vaccines be free?
August 31, 2020

In today’s episode we delve into the pricing of coronavirus vaccines. We will also examine how first responders have to battle natural disasters -- fires in California, hurricanes in Louisiana -- amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choice

Coronavirus Special Report: COVID-19 aid talks still stalled
August 27, 2020

In tonight’s episode, CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman looks at how a phone call between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows highlights the disagreements between Democrats and Republicans over the next round of COVID-19 aid. Then,

CQ Future: Cash
August 21, 2020

In this episode of CQ Future we muse about whether cash is a thing of the past. CQ Roll Call's Jim Saksa explains why dollars are out of vogue. And in a conversation with fintech expert Chris Brummer , Jim Saksa explores if America is ready to catch up wi

Coronavirus Special Report: Why the GOP is offering money to help the ailing Post Office
August 18, 2020

In this episode of Coronavirus Special Report we delve into the U.S. Postal Service. We discuss why the GOP is now proposing funds to bolster the Postal Service and why the postmaster general did an about-face on his intent to make drastic cuts before the

CQ Future: Housing
August 14, 2020

The moratorium on evictions expired at the end of July. As Congress left Washington DC without a new aid package, tens of millions of Americans are now at risk of becoming homeless. We reprise our episode on housing policies to highlight what is at stake