March 12, 2021

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Top News

Senate plots its own earmark return. Axios
Here’s What’s In The American Rescue Plan. NPR
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for Covid vaccinations by May 1. NBC
Majority of New York congressional Democrats call for Gov. Cuomo’s resignation. CNN
‘It’s wrong, it’s un-American and it must stop’: President Biden denounces attacks against Asian Americans. USA Today
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics. Politico

Energy & Natural Resources

In swing through Europe, John Kerry aims to boost climate action. Washington Post
How Michael Regan Plans to Fix the EPA. Rolling Stone
Kerry ‘concerned’ about EU carbon border tax implications: FT. Reuters
Graham, 3 other GOP senators signal possible support for Haaland confirmation. The Hill
Huffman, DeFazio Urge Biden EPA to Protect Bristol Bay from Pebble Mine. House T&I

Indian Affairs

Native American tribes lead the way on coronavirus vaccinations. Axios
Senate passes largest investment in Native programs in history. Indian Country Today
Interior to Hold Tribal Consultation Session with Great Plains, Midwest, and Rocky Mountain Tribes. Red Lake Nation News
State of New Mexico Indian Affairs Department congratulates the Pueblo of Jemez as broadband internet goes live. Indian Country Today
Conversation with Arlando Teller about transportation in tribal lands. NPR
Tribes Worry Line 5 Tunnel Construction Could Bring Sex Trafficking, Violence To Native Communities. Patch

Labor

U.S. House approves expanded protections for labor union organizing. Reuters
Uber Will Push to Shape Direction of Biden Gig Worker Regulation. Bloomberg
Biden administration won’t enforce Trump-era ESG rule for 401(k) plans. CNBC
U.S. House Passed the PRO Act: How It Could Affect the Future of Labor Law. National Law Review

Taxation & Trade

U.S., EU Reach WTO Tariff-Quota Pact Post Brexit, USTR Says. Bloomberg
$1,400 stimulus check or unemployment tax relief? American Rescue Plan creates a real tax headache for the jobless. CNBC
Wyden’s Energy Tax Proposal a Mixed Bag. Tax Foundation
Increasingly irrelevant gas tax awaits a better idea. Roll Call
4 big changes are coming to the child tax credit. CNBC
Budget 2021: R&D tax relief. Lexology

Technology

U.S. hearing on tech dominance of news outlets will include Microsoft. Reuters
Congressional Earmarks Can Be Tool for Advancing Infrastructure Bill, Stakeholders Say. Transport Topics
Texas AG says probe to continue despite Twitter lawsuit. Washington Post
E&C Democrats Introduce Lift America Act That Invests in Clean Energy, Broadband & Public Health Infrastructure. Energy & Commerce
Facebook, Google fight bill that would help U.S. news industry. Reuters

Transportation & Infrastructure

White House, Congress Look to Infrastructure After COVID-19 Relief. Transport Topics
Airlines, public transit agencies say $1.9 trillion relief plan would prevent deep cuts, job losses. Washington Post
Covid-19 Vaccine Access: How Rural Transit Agencies Are Helping Get the Shots in Arms. Wall Street Journal
GM aims to make its electric vehicles go farther and cost less with new battery partnership. The Verge
With Covid Aid Approved, Counties Will Look to Infrastructure. Route-Fifty