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Weathering the Storm: What Did It Take for Pennsylvania Economic Development Organizations to Overcome the COVID‐19 Pandemic?
1 Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic emerged as a once-in-a-generation crisis, challenging societies worldwide (Alizadeh et al. 2023; Al-Omoush, Simón-Moya, and Sendra-García 2020; Chakraborty and Maity 2020). This health emergency had profound impacts that significantly rippled through economies, vulnerable communities, and nations globally (Alizadeh et al. 2023; Kithiia et al. 2020).
Major COVID-19 Provisions in Year-End Funding Bill | JD Supra
Summary On December 21, 2020, Congress released and passed its long-awaited coronavirus relief package, which was part of a nearly 5,600 page 2021 government appropriations bill. The $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus is the result of weeks of intense bipartisan negotiations. Congress voted to approve the bill on Monday night, and President Trump is expected to sign it into law shortly. There are significant changes to the CARES Act and additional funding for several industry sectors.
Emerging Technologies Washington Update | Aug. 13, 2020
This week: EU-US privacy shield struck down, but talks continue; White House and Defense Department announce mid-band spectrum auction for 5G; Ninth Circuit decision largely upholds FCC decisions to promote 5G deployment; President Trump signs Executive Order targeting Chinese apps.
Emerging Technologies Washington Update | Aug. 6, 2020
This week: FCC requests comment on social media order as White House withdraws O’Rielly nomination; U.S. Justice Department asks court to block California net neutrality law; FTC Commissioners testify before Senate Commerce on Section 230, antitrust; Congress voices support for Open Technology Fund; National Institutes of Health announces new COVID-19 testing technologies.
Emerging Technologies Washington Update | July 31, 2020
This week: A tech-focused week in review, big tech testifies at House Antitrust hearing, Senate Commerce holds a hearing on the PACT Act as calls for Section 230 reform grow.
Emerging Technologies Washington Update - Coronavirus Response
The Latest With the Senate back in session this week, Republican leaders were expected to unveil their Phase 4 coronavirus relief proposal, but Senate Majority Leader McConnell (R-KY) announced this evening that while Republicans have reached “an agreement in principle with the Administration,” he will not bring legislation to the floor until next week.
Emerging Technologies Washington Update - Coronavirus Response
The Latest While the Senate remains in recess until July 20, the House is continuing to hold hearings examining various COVID-19-related issues, including its impact on certain sectors and communities and the federal government response.
Emerging Technologies Washington Update - Coronavirus Response
The Latest House and Senate committees are continuing to hold hearings examining various COVID-19-related issues, including its impact on certain sectors and communities and the federal government response.
Emerging Technologies Washington Update - Coronavirus Response
The Latest Last Friday, the President signed into law the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (the Act), extending the covered period of expenses for which Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans will be forgiven from eight weeks to 24 weeks or December 31, whichever comes first.
Emerging Technologies Washington Update - Coronavirus Response
The Latest Last night, the Senate passed the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act by unanimous consent, sending it to the President for his signature. The bill extends the covered period for which Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) expenses will be forgiven beyond the current eight weeks to 24 weeks or December 31, whichever comes first.
Emerging Technologies Washington Update - Coronavirus Response
The Latest While House Democrats – who passed a $3 trillion Phase 4 coronavirus response package earlier this month – and the White House and Senate Republicans remain at an impasse on moving ahead with the next phase of comprehensive relief, there has been movement towards making bipartisan, tailored reforms to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Emerging Technologies Washington Update - Coronavirus Response
The Latest Last Friday, the House passed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES) Act, House Democratic leadership’s $3 trillion proposal for Phase 4 coronavirus response legislation.
Emerging Technologies Washington Update - Coronavirus Response
The Latest On Tuesday, House Democratic leadership introduced the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES) Act, their proposal for Phase 4 coronavirus response legislation. The $3 trillion bill focuses on funding for states and local governments, including first responders, extends family and medical leave programs, provides eviction and foreclosure protection, and extends work visas for certain immigrants, among other provisions.
Emerging Technologies Washington Update - Coronavirus Response
The Latest Last week, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, interim relief legislation, the approximately $484 billion Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. The bill includes an additional approximately $322 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), $60 billion for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program grants and loans, $75 billion for hospitals, and $25 billion for testing.
Emerging Technologies Washington Update - Coronavirus Response
The Latest On Tuesday, congressional leadership announced an agreement on interim relief legislation, the approximately $484 billion Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. The bill includes an additional approximately $322 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, $60 billion for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program grants and loans, $75 billion for hospitals, and $25 billion for testing.
Emerging Technologies Washington Update - Coronavirus Response
The Latest The House and Senate leaders announced this week that neither chamber will return on April 20 as originally scheduled and instead plan to reconvene on May 4. As the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ran out of funds today, the Senate remains at an impasse on the Treasury Department’s request for an additional $250 billion for the CARES Act program.
Emerging Technologies Washington Update - Coronavirus Response
The Latest The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the $349 billion CARES Act loan program for small businesses and eligible individuals, launched last Friday to overwhelming demand. This week, the Treasury Department asked Congress to authorize an additional $250 billion for the program. This morning, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made a unanimous consent request to authorize the additional funds.
Emerging Technologies Washington Update - Coronavirus Response
The Latest Shortly after it passed the House last Friday, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law. Federal agencies, under tight deadlines, are beginning to roll out guidance and other procedures for businesses and individuals to access the financial assistance available under the new law.
Emerging Technologies Washington Update - Coronavirus Update
The COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic continues to challenge both companies and governments as they navigate response and relief efforts. Throughout the week, we have continued to update some of the resources we have assembled to detail how both federal and state governments are responding to the outbreak.
Emerging Technologies Washington Update - Coronavirus Update
The McGuireWoods Consulting Emerging Technologies team hopes that this week’s newsletter finds you and your family well during these unusual and difficult times. The COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak presents unprecedented challenges to companies worldwide. Throughout the week, the team has been providing updates and analysis of government responses to the outbreak, both at the federal and state levels. We have linked to some of those resources, which are continuously being updated, below.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Facts and Resources
McGuireWoods Consulting has compiled a comprehensive list of facts and resources coming from the federal government in response to COVID-19 as it pertains to employers and businesses across industry sectors. Members of MWC’s federal public affairs team are closely following developments on Capitol Hill, and we will update information as news and insights become available.
Congress: Week in Review | March 12, 2020
Coronavirus Response Late last night, after the President addressed the nation from the Oval Office, House Democrats unveiled legislation to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. House Democratic leadership was scheduled to bring the bill to the floor this morning, but Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) is continuing to negotiate with the administration through Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin.
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FY21 Budget Senior administration officials will continue to make the rounds on Capitol Hill next week to answer questions from lawmakers on the FY21 budget. The FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) process is also moving forward, with the House Armed Services Committee looking towards a late April markup. The Senate will also continue consideration of its comprehensive energy bill.
By Michael Drobac, Amanda Armistead, Greg Walden, Greg Guice, Nicole Cohen Verified, Eli Levine, Taylor Gayton
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Congress: Week in Review | March 5, 2020
American Energy Innovation Act The House and Senate were both in session this week. The Senate took up S.2657, the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA), a package of more than 50 energy-related bills reported by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in 2019. On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism held a hearing on Dangerous Partners: Big Tech and Beijing.
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FY21 Appropriations With the FY21 appropriations process officially underway, Cabinet secretaries and other senior administration officials will continue to make the rounds before congressional committees of jurisdiction over the coming weeks to testify in support of the President’s budget request. The House Appropriations Committee is planning to begin subcommittee markups on April 21, followed by full committee markups the week of April 28.
By Michael Drobac, Amanda Armistead, Greg Walden, Greg Guice, Nicole Cohen Verified, Eli Levine, Taylor Gayton
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Congress: Week in Review | Feb. 27, 2020
Republican and Democratic Retreats Congress was in session this week, though the Senate recessed for Republican and Democratic retreats on Wednesday and Thursday. Section 230 House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman David Cicilline (D-RI) is planning to introduce legislation to reform Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to make platforms liable for running “demonstrably false” political ads.
Congress: Week in Review | Feb. 13, 2020
Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act On Monday, the House passed H.R. 4753, the Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act. The bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from acquiring or operating foreign manufactured unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or UAS with certain parts manufactured overseas.
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Pending Nominations The House and Senate are both in session next week, but will recess the following week coinciding with Presidents Day. With the impeachment trial over, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has teed up a number of pending nominations for consideration. FY21 Budget President Trump will release his fiscal year 2021 budget on Monday.
By Michael Drobac, Amanda Armistead, Greg Walden, Greg Guice, Nicole Cohen Verified, Taylor Gayton, Eli Levine
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Congress: Week in Review | Feb. 6, 2020
Impeachment Trial Ends The Senate impeachment trial came to an end this week with the Senate voting on Wednesday to acquit President Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The vote largely came down along party lines, with the exception of Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT), who joined Democrats in voting to convict for abuse of power.
Congress: Week in Review | Jan. 30, 2020
Impeachment Trial The Senate impeachment trial of President Trump continued this week, with the House managers concluding their argument on Friday. The President’s Counsel presented their defense this week. The duration of the trial remains to be determined as senators consider whether to call witnesses, notably former National Security Advisor John Bolton.
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Impeachment Trial Continues, House Returns The House will return to Washington next week as the Senate carries on with its impeachment trial. While Senate committee hearings are largely on hold, House committees will resume business as usual and examine topics including U.S. competitiveness in critical technologies and the rise of mobile payments.
By Michael Drobac, Amanda Armistead, Greg Walden, Greg Guice, Nicole Cohen Verified, Eli Levine, Taylor Gayton
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LexBlog
Congress: Week in Review | Jan. 23, 2020
House in Recess The House of Representatives is in recess this week coinciding with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spent part of the week in Germany, where she led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Auschwitz to mark the 75th anniversary of its liberation. Impeachment Trial Continues Today marks the fourth day of the Senate impeachment trial.
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Impeachment Trial The Senate is continuing to move towards President Trump’s impeachment trial. Disagreements between Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) have delayed the start of the trial; however, McConnell told Republican Senators on Tuesday that he has the votes to start an impeachment trial without witnesses, something Democrats have demanded.
By Michael Drobac, Amanda Armistead, Greg Guice, Greg Walden, Nicole Cohen Verified, Eli Levine, Taylor Gayton
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Congress: Week in Review | Jan. 9, 2020
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Senate Changes Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) was sworn in on Monday to succeed former Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA), who stepped down at the end of the year amid ongoing health issues. She will sit on the Agriculture, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and Veterans Affairs Committees. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) succeeds Isakson as Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee and Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) filled Isakson’s coveted spot on the Senate Finance Committee.
By Michael Drobac, Amanda Armistead, Greg Guice, Greg Walden, Nicole Cohen Verified, Eli Levine, Taylor Gayton
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Congress: Week in Review | Dec. 20, 2019
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FY20 Spending Bills Appropriations Committee leaders reached a deal early this week to fund the government through FY20 and unveiled two packages of spending bills. One combines the Defense, Homeland Security, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Financial Services measures; the second including the Agriculture-FDA, Labor-HHS-Education, Energy-Water, Interior-Environment, State-Foreign Operations, Transportation-HUD, Military Construction-VA, and Legislative Branch measures.
By Michael Drobac, Amanda Armistead, Greg Walden, Greg Guice, Nicole Cohen Verified, Eli Levine, Taylor Gayton
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LexBlog
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Continuing Negotiations on FY20 Appropriations Bicameral Appropriations Committee leadership and the Administration continue to negotiate a deal on FY20 appropriations as the current continuing resolution prepares to lapse at the end of next week. Robocall Legislation The Senate may also bring up compromise robocalls legislation that passed the House last week 417-3, though Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has indicated he will object to an effort to move it by unanimous consent.
By Michael Drobac, Amanda Armistead, Greg Walden, Greg Guice, Nicole Cohen Verified, Eli Levine, Taylor Gayton
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Congress: Week in Review | Dec. 12, 2019
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FY20 Appropriations With just a handful of legislative days remaining before government spending authority expires on December 20, House and Senate Appropriations Committee leaders met this morning to continue to discuss a path forward for FY20 appropriations. Pending Nominations The Senate spent most of the week on pending nominations, including Stephen Hahn’s nomination to serve as FDA commissioner and John Sullivan’s nomination to be the next US Ambassador to Russia.
By Michael Drobac, Amanda Armistead, Greg Guice, Greg Walden, Nicole Cohen Verified, Eli Levine, Taylor Gayton
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LexBlog
Congress: Week in Review | November 21, 2019
Continuing Resolution With government spending authority set to expire on Thursday, the House unveiled a continuing resolution (CR) on Monday to extend funding through December 20. It went on to pass the chamber Tuesday, 231-192 and the Senate followed suit today, 74-20. The President is expected to sign it into law, averting a government shutdown.
Manufacturers Improve Plant Energy Performance Through DOE Partnership
For manufacturers in the U.S., change will always be a constant. Change has become the one thing that manufacturers in the U.S. can count on as a constant. Indeed, manufacturers have to respond to innumerable challenges and opportunities, including rapid technological advancement. Just as important, global competition is fiercer than ever, and manufacturers are looking for any advantage to strengthen their competitiveness.
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