19 Oct October 16, 2020
Top News
- Pelosi, Mnuchin cite progress in economic relief talks but eye obstacles with Senate Republicans. Washington Post
- McConnell: GOP has the votes to confirm Barrett to Supreme Court this month. The Hill
- Six Takeaways From Thursday’s Dueling Trump and Biden Town Halls. New York Times
- Biden and Trump Return to U.S. Campaign Trail, Trump Fundraising Lags. Reuters
- The US is approaching 8 million Covid-19 cases and the pace of new infections signals a tough winter. CNN
- The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics. Politico
Energy & Natural Resources
- The number of global methane hot spots has soared this year despite the economic slowdown. Washington Post
- Trump hits Biden on fracking in appeal to Pennsylvania voters. The Hill
- Trump’s And Biden’s Plans For The Environment. NPR
- By Calling Climate Change ‘Controversial,’ Barrett Created Controversy. New York Times
Indian Affairs
- Donald Trump signs Savanna’s Act, ‘a critical first step’ to address missing and murdered Native Americans. USA Today
- For the Navajo Nation, ‘Everything Takes Time,’ Including Voting. New York Times
- How Native Americans’ right to vote has been systematically violated for generations. The Guardian
- The Alaska Native village of Kake defends their right to hunt. High Country News
Labor
- Fiat Chrysler, Union Avert Canada Strike With Tentative Deal. Wall Street Journal
- 8 million Americans fall into poverty after Republicans let coronavirus aid expire: study. Salon
- Jobless claims jump, hitting highest level since mid-August. CNBC
- Jobless Workers Built Up Some Savings. Then the $600 Checks Stopped. New York Times
Taxation & Trade
- Some States See Better Than Expected Revenues, But Budget Outlook Is Still Tough. RouteFifty
- How Biden would use trade agreements to fight global warming. Politico
- Biden tax plan gives $620 tax cut to middle class, new study says. CNBC
- US election: China’s trade gap with United States was 43 per cent bigger in September than when Donald Trump took office. South China Morning Post
Technology
- Transit agencies ‘ill prepared’ for cyberattack: survey. Smart Cities Dive
- U.S. Senate’s McConnell says it is ‘reprehensible’ that social media platforms blocked stories. Reuters
- UAVs can play a vital role in the future of smart cities. Smart Cities Dive
- Trump administration rolls out strategy to secure, promote critical technologies. The Hill
Transportation & Infrastructure
- The Need to Reboot and Rebuild Public Transit. Governing
- Administration wants to exclude ‘anarchist jurisdictions’ from coronavirus safety grant. Washington Post
- Electric vehicle firms partner to ramp up charging station access, reliability. Smart Cities Dive
- Modern aircraft ventilation systems aren’t spreading viruses, DoD study suggests. CNN
- Rep. Rodney Davis Introduces Highway Funding Measure. Transport Topics
2020 Elections
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