Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Legal Implications Of Georgia Gov. Kemp's Decision To Reopen State

5:45pm April 25, 2020

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with law professor Fazal Khan about how local governments can respond to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's order to reopen some businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Week In Politics

8:04am April 25, 2020

by Scott Simon

NPR's Ron Elving talks about President Trump's extraordinary suggestion to study disinfectants to treat COVID-19, and about the new aid package for small businesses and hospitals.

Democrat Jon Ossoff lost a special election in an Atlanta-area House seat in June 2017. Three years later, he's running in a competitive primary for U.S. Senate.

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Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff Attempts Homebound Political Comeback

7:00am April 25, 2020

by Elena Moore

Three years after losing a high-profile House race, Ossoff is making a bid for Senate in a state at the center of coronavirus controversy, with his notoriety up against Democrats touting experience.

Fred Leighty, warehouse manager at Oklahoma's Strategic National Stockpile warehouse, in Oklahoma City earlier this month. The Government Accountability Office will be tracking management and distribution of the nation's stockpile as well as testing for c

Congressional Watchdog To Review Federal Coronavirus Response

5:00am April 25, 2020

by Brian Naylor

The $2 trillion response legislation Congress approved late last month calls for the Government Accountability Office to monitor the spending and the overall federal response to the pandemic.

President Trump signs H.R.266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.

Trump: 'We Are Getting Through This Challenge'

6:06pm April 24, 2020

by Alana Wise

President Trump has signed the latest economic relief package, this one aimed at small businesses and hospitals.

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Government Accountability Office Oversees CARES Act

3:54pm April 24, 2020

by Brian Naylor

The Government Accountability Office oversees the federal response to the pandemic. President Trump has blocked other oversight attempts, but it will be difficult for him to stop the GAO.

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President Trump's speculations about coronavirus treatment during Thursday's briefing have been roundly rejected by doctors, epidemiologists and manufacturers alike. Trump later said he was being "sarcastic."

'Under No Circumstance': Lysol Maker, Officials Reject Trump's Disinfectant Idea

3:14pm April 24, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

Prominent figures warned against his musing that UV light or other disinfectants — "by injection inside or almost a cleaning" — may treat the coronavirus. Trump later said he was being "sarcastic."

A month ago, Attorney General William Barr created a price gouging and hoarding task force.

As Fraudsters Exploit Pandemic Fears, Justice Department Looks To Crack Down

3:02pm April 24, 2020

by Ryan Lucas

Crimes including hoarding, price gouging and hawking fake treatments are spreading along with the virus, officials say. Prosecutors are focusing efforts on that "dark underbelly" of society.

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Dan Settle sits outside Chris' Barber Shop as he waits his turn for a haircut in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday.

Sun Rays, Disinfectants And False Hopes: Misinformation Litters The Road To Reopening

1:50pm April 24, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

Georgia is set to open up lots of businesses Friday — despite not meeting the benchmarks to move into phase one of the White House's reopening guidelines.

Lenders Demand Punishing Terms For Struggling Homeowners Amid Pandemic

10:50am April 24, 2020

by Chris Arnold

Millions of homeowners may skip making payments as part of a federal plan meant to ease financial stress during the pandemic. But many Americans say they're running into problems with their lenders.

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