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CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics
This is CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics, formerly CQ on Congress, which has all of the audio content from the CQ Roll Call newsroom.
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Environment: A bipartisan bill to help the environment passes in the House
In this CQ Roll Call Policy Brief, environment reporter Ben Hulac talks about a rare bipartisan effort to pass a bill to help the environment. Learn more about…
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Coronavirus Special Report: COVID-19 relief talks between the House and White House stall
In tonight's episode, we look at what were the stumbling blocks to passing the latest round of COVID-19 relief and why the last best chance to get a deal may…
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Immigration: White House slashes the number of refugees allowed in
CQ Roll Call's Camila DeChalus provides this brief on the administration's latest immigration policy to cap the number of refugees to 15,000 in the new fiscal…
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How this SCOTUS fight will be very different
As if the 2020 presidential campaign wasn’t already tense enough, we now have a high-profile Supreme Court confirmation fight playing out in the Senate. But…
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Health: A Congressional investigation shows how drug prices are really determined
CQ Roll Call's Andrew Siddons reports on an 18-month House Oversight investigation that shows the extent to which drugmakers try to extend the profitable life…
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Transportation: House bill proposes tighter regulation for FAA and aircraft maker
Bipartisan leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee introduce their first legislative response to an exhaustive 18-month investigation…
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Budget deep dive: Democrats release new COVID-19 relief bill
As part of a last-ditch effort to secure new COVID-19 aid before the presidential election, House Democrats released a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief package on…
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How the EU is revolutionizing stablecoin (and crypto) oversight
Peter Kerstens, the European Commission’s lead on digital finance policy and regulation, explains why—and how—the bloc's new crypto proposals are poised to…
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Health: Where is federal funding for COVID-19 vaccine distribution?
Some states say they have received no money for vaccine distribution, while other say they have received only a few million. What's next? CQ Roll Call's Emily…
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Congress: Why haven't lawmakers passed more aid packages to help beat back COVID-19?
In this CQ Roll Call policy brief, Shawn Zeller reveals the latest Capitol Insiders Survey of congressional staffers which offers a better understanding as to…
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Equal Time: Breonna Taylor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the future of our country with Fatima Goss Graves
In this inaugural episode of CQ Roll Call's Equal Time, Mary C. Curtis reflects on this moment of time, examining the complexity and history of issues dividing…
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Special Report: Capitol Police disciplinary reports show pattern of misconduct
CQ Roll Call reporter Chris Marquette reveals his explosive story on the Capitol Police on how court documents show a pattern of misconduct and abuse…
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SCOTUS fight scrambles Senate schedule, campaigns
We thought we were in the home stretch of the 2020 campaign season, with the primaries over and early voting beginning, and then on Sept. 18, another political…
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Health: FDA head pushes back against politics and says his agency will make the decisions about future vaccine approvals
Andrew Siddons offers why FDA head Stephen Hahn came out today stating that his agency will make all future decisions about approvals for COVID 19 vaccines…
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Defense: Is Elon Musk's SpaceX charging too much for spy satellites
After promising to be a cheaper alternative, SpaceX is poised to charge more — much more — at least for the first in a series of forthcoming spy satellite…
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Introducing "Equal Time"
Award-winning journalist Mary C. Curtis tackles policies and politics through the lens of social justice, illuminating the issues that have been, and still…
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Transportation: Democrats redefine infrastructure
CQ Roll Call's Jessica Wehrman looks at how the Democratic party has been redefining infrastructure so it includes climate change and not just potholes and…
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Health: How RBG’s death will impact health policy
CQ Roll Call’s Mary Ellen McIntire unpacks what’s at stake for different health policies now that Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing opens up a slot on the Supreme…
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Budget deep dive: House Democrats draft stopgap funding bill without Republican support
With only days remaining in the current fiscal year, congressional leaders are struggling to pass a stopgap funding measure to avoid a partial government…
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The case for caution with central bank digital currencies
FT Alphaville editor Izabella Kaminska and Citi exec Tony McGlaughlin warn that central bank digital currencies could have unpleasant consequences for banking…
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Congress: Why Nancy Pelosi is playing chicken with GOP over virus relief
In this CQ Roll Call Policy Brief, Shawn Zeller offers an analysis as to why House leader Nancy Pelosi is willing to play chicken with the GOP over virus…
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Immigration: Will deportation flights lead to exporting COVID 19?
CQ Roll Call's Tanvi Misra reports on how a deportation flight to Somalia raises concern that the U.S. may be exporting the coronavirus. Learn more about your…
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Coronavirus Special Report: Pentagon, HHS will take the lead in distributing vaccine
In today's Coronavirus Special Report, we delve into how the departments of Health and Human Services and Defense will play a key role in distributing a…
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Transportation: 'Spectacular' regulatory failure and culture at Boeing led to 737 Max disasters
A congressional report finds that a 'spectacular' regulatory failure by the Federal Aviation Committee, alongside Boeing's culture and focus on profits…
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Health: States, health groups applaud withdrawal of Medicaid rule
States and advocacy groups are applauding the Trump administration’s decision to pull back a proposed rule that could have had broad implications for Medicaid…
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Who should be an accredited investor?
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce joins the podcast to talk about artificial intelligence and capital markets for a live conversation at the HPC + AI Wall Street…
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Budget deep dive: Lawmakers navigate politics in tackling a stopgap funding measure
Congress needs a continuing resolution to avoid a partial government shutdown next month. But how long should government operate on a stopgap? CQ Roll Call's…
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Policy: The coronavirus is killing congressional productivity
The stalemate on a new coronavirus relief package highlights an Autumn of legislative draws in the Capitol. Will Congress be able to get much done until the…
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CQ Future: Congress
With Congress at a virtual stalemate over a new round of aid to help Americans during COVID-19, we thought it was time to take a look at what is its future…
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Coronavirus Special Report: Senate GOP 'skinny' relief bill fails
In today’s episode, we look at why Senate Republicans weren’t able to pass a coronavirus relief bill, making the prospect of another rescue package before the…
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‘Surge’ part of ongoing surge in political documentaries
If you ran for Congress in 2018, there was a pretty good chance you are part of a political documentary. First came “Knock Down the House,” which featured a…
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Budget: Can Republicans unite around “skinny” coronavirus relief bill?
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…
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Budget: Senate Republicans beef up “skinny” coronavirus relief package
Senate Republicans are proposing to beef up a “skinny” coronavirus relief package by more than 100 pages, including an enhanced deduction for charitable…
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Health: How have prescription drug prices trended over the last four years?
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…
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CQ Roll Call Policy and Politics
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CQ Future: Travel
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…
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Coronavirus Special Report: Should COVID-19 vaccines be free?
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…
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Coronavirus Special Report: COVID-19 aid talks still stalled
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…
CQ Roll Call Policy and PoliticsCQ Future: Cash
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…
CQ Roll Call Policy and PoliticsCoronavirus Special Report: Why the GOP is offering money to help the ailing Post Office
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…
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CQ Future: Housing
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…
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Coronavirus Special Report: Public health experts fear a surge in COVID-19 in the fall
In today's episode, we have a report on why the fall may bring a surge of cases in the United States — even as it holds the dubious distinction of leading the…
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Budget deep dive: Trump forced through some COVID-19 relief. Now what?
President Donald Trump signed a number of executive actions last weekend to provide some COVID-19 aid, including suspending payroll tax collection and adding…
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CQ Future: Voting
In this episode of CQ Future we look at voting and the impact the pandemic will have on the 2020 elections. Election analyst Nathan Gonzales sits down with CQ…
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Coronavirus Special Report: NIH reveals new antibody drug trial to combat COVID-19
In tonight’s episode, we delve into promising news on a drug trial from the National Institutes of Health, the power of unions, and a conversation with CQ Roll…
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Budget deep dive: COVID-19 relief talks progress slowly
Trump administration officials and congressional leaders seem to be making some progress on the next COVID-19 relief bill following more than a week of talks…
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CQ Future: Restaurants
Few industries have been hit harder by the pandemic than restaurants. In this episode, we turn to Andy Shallal, who was appointed by Washington Mayor Muriel…
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Coronavirus Special Report: Rep. Gohmert tests positive for COVID-19
In this episode, we explore the fallout on Capitol Hill from Texas Republican lawmaker Louie Gohmert's revelation that he has the coronavirus. Learn more about…
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Coronavirus Special Report: GOP lawmakers tuck billions of dollars for the defense industry into latest relief package
In tonight's episode, we delve into what GOP lawmakers asked for in the next round of relief to ease the economic burden of the pandemic - billions were…
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Budget deep dive: Senate Republicans release their COVID-19 relief bill. Is it enough?
CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss the latest COVID-19 relief bill from Senate Republicans; breaking down its provisions, disagreements…
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Coronavirus Special Report: COVID-19 bill talks stall within the GOP
In tonight's episode, Senate leaders have been working to release their version of the next COVID-19 relief bill, but talks fizzled after disagreements amongst…
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Coronavirus Special Report: Employees and businesses clash over liability protections
In tonight's episode, CQ Roll Call's Todd Ruger examines the rift between employees, who are exposed to the virus on the front lines, and the businesses that…
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Coronavirus Special Report: Negotiations begin around next COVID-19 aid package
In tonight's episode, CQ Roll Call's David Lerman breaks down the latest around talks between lawmakers on the next COVID-19 aid package. Later, Mary Ellen…
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Coronavirus Special Report: Republicans meet with Trump to discuss COVID-19 aid
In today’s episode, CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt breaks down what was discussed at a meeting between Republicans and President Donald Trump over the next…
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CQ Future: Telehealth
In this edition of CQ Future, we address how the pandemic has pushed medicine and how its practiced into the future. Telehealth, where doctors visit with…
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Coronavirus Special Report: Democrats up their demands for next COVID-19 relief bill
In tonight's episode, we look at how Democrats in Congress are making the push for far more aid than the $1 trillion price tag Republicans put forth for the…
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Coronavirus Special Report: The debate over masks comes to Congress
In tonight’s episode, we examine how a representative testing positive for the coronavirus has highlighted a split between Democrats and Republicans…
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Coronavirus Special Report: Talks on next COVID-19 relief package heat up
In tonight’s episode, CQ Roll Call’s Peter Cohn breaks down what’s being discussed by lawmakers for the next coronavirus relief package. We also dive into…
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Budget deep dive: What’s in the Labor-HHS-Education bill for fiscal 2021?
CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss some of the key provisions in the fiscal 2021 Labor-HHS-Education spending bill, including money for…
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Coronavirus Special Report: Why would the Pentagon cut spending on chemical and biological protections during a pandemic?
In this episode, CQ Roll Call’s John Donnelly examines an overlooked provision in the Pentagon’s proposed budget that would cut chemical and biological defense…