The House of Representatives has been hard at work drafting its version of President Joe Biden’s proposed stimulus bill, which includes extended unemployment benefits, direct checks to individuals and more. Democrats hope to pass the $1.9 trillion relief package by mid-March, before existing COVID-19 relief measures, such as enhanced unemployment insurance, expire.
President Biden Alters PPP Loan Rules to Benefit Smallest Businesses
The Biden administration recently announced a 14-day period of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Payment Protection Program (PPP) when only businesses with fewer than 20 employees can apply for relief. This period will begin Wednesday, Feb. 24, and conclude on Wednesday, March 10.
Federal Court Certifies $150 Million Class-action Lawsuit Involving ACA Insurance Policies
The Biden Administration Tells Supreme Court to Uphold the Affordable Care Act
Recently, the Biden administration told the Supreme Court to uphold the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In a letter to the Supreme Court, Deputy Solicitor General Edwin Kneedler clarified the federal government’s new position of upholding the ACA.
CDC Says Double-masking Offers Additional Protection Against COVID-19
In a recent report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released findings on maximizing the fit of cloth and medical procedure masks to reduce COVID-19 transmission and exposure. Notably, the research found that double-masking substantially improved source control of COVID-19 and reduced wearer exposure.