Workplace Bills Languish as Virus Relief Talks Continue

The Senate’s back in session, as the Trump administration and lawmakers continue to negotiate the next round of coronavirus response legislation. Those talks—including a showdown over GOP-backed liability protections for reopening businesses—promise to crowd a limited legislative calendar as the November elections draw near.

Job Training: A push to replenish federal workforce training funds is the labor and employment initiative most likely to get the bipartisan support needed to move in Congress. A wide range of paid leave, workplace discrimination, and immigration bills are expected to languish.

Policy Switch: White House Domestic Policy Council Joel Grogan’s upcoming exit, meanwhile, ...