Latest News Updates From Lisa Mascaro

Government, Business, Logistics

Congress Passes Bill to Shore Up Postal Service

WASHINGTON Congress on March 8 passed legislation that would shore up the U.S. Postal Service and ensure six-day-a-week mail delivery, sending the bill to President Joe Biden to sign into law.

March 8, 2022
Government, Business

No Vote Held on Infrastructure, but Talks to Resume

WASHINGTON Despite a long night of frantic negotiations, Democrats were unable late Sept. 30 to reach an immediate deal to salvage President Joe Bidens $3.5 trillion government overhaul, forcing leaders to call off promised votes on a related infrastructurebill. Action is to resume Oct. 1.

October 1, 2021
Government, Business

Big Win for $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill With Senate Passage

With a robust vote after weeks of fits and starts, the Senate approved a$1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan Aug. 10, a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans joining to overcome skeptics and deliver a cornerstone of President Joe Bidens agenda.

August 10, 2021
Government, Business

Uncertainty Surfaces Over Infrastructure Deal

WASHINGTON Livid and blindsided over President Joe Bidens refusal to sign a bipartisan infrastructure deal without passage of his broader priorities, Republican senators June 25 were frantically considering options as the future of the sweeping compromise appeared in doubt.

June 25, 2021
Government, Business

Biden, Capito Talk Infrastructure; Will Reconvene June 4

WASHINGTON For nearly an hour, President Joe Biden and the top Senate Republican negotiating infrastructure met June 2 behind closed doors two seasoned legislators engaged in another round of conversations, but emerging with few outward signs of tangible progress ahead of a deadline next week.

June 2, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Bidens Big Infrastructure Plan Hits McConnell, GOP Blockade

WASHINGTON Republicans in Congress are betting that its more advantageous to oppose President Joe Bidens rebuild America agenda than to lend support for the $2.25 trillion undertaking for roads, bridges and other infrastructure investments.

April 5, 2021
Government, Business

Senate OKs $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package

The U.S. Senate passed a sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill March 6 that includes billions for vaccines, $1,400 direct payments to many Americans and billions for transit.

March 7, 2021