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Becker’s Washington Weekly: House Passes Stopgap Measure to Avoid Shutdown

09.23.2020
Anthony BedellOmar FrancoBert GómezAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

On Tuesday, the House passed a stopgap continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through December 11 on an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote. It now awaits consideration in the Senate, where it is expected to pass in the next week before government funding runs out on October 1. Congress will […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Updated Coronavirus Relief Fund Guidance for State and Local Governments

09.22.2020
Anthony BedellOmar FrancoBert GómezAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

On Monday, September 21, the Department of Treasury’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) released updated guidance in the form of an FAQ document (click here to view) regarding Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) reporting requirements for state and local governments receiving CRF funds. Certain changes made (see questions 63, 70-72) appear […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of September 14, 2020

09.14.2020
Anthony BedellOmar FrancoBert GómezAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

The House The House formally returns to session on Monday with a series of votes on a number of non-controversial bills in the evening. The pressure on House Democrats and Speaker Nancy Pelosi is increasing as negotiations on another coronavirus relief bill have stalled. Democratic Leadership has thus far been […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

U.S. Department of Labor Announces Guidance for the Lost Wages Assistance Program to Provide Needed Relief to Americans

08.13.2020
Omar Franco

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the release of guidance to help states implement the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program. LWA is authorized by Presidential Memorandum, and provides claimants in most Unemployment Insurance (UI) programs up to $400 per week additional benefits, starting with weeks of […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying