| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Schakowsky Joins over 160 Members of Congress in Denouncing Ideological Attacks on Planned Parenthood Health Centers over PPP Loans
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Casten Statement on H.R. 7010 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Restaurants in IL -- many of which are small businesses -- have been forced to adjust due to #COVID19 public health concerns. Spoke today w/ @IlliniRestAssoc about commonsense improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program to help keep their doors open and employees on the payroll."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 28, 2020
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Underwood-Backed Legislation to Improve the Paycheck Protection Program and Support Small Businesses Passes the House
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| May 28, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Paycheck Protection Program With Illinois Restaurant Association
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 27, 2020
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Senate To Pass Bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act As A Crucial Step Toward Strengthening PPP System
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| May 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Progressive Members of Congress Urge Leadership to Include Public Banking in COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 27, 2020
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Underwood Introduces Legislation to Help Americans Receive Refunds for Canceled Flights During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| May 26, 2020
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Underwood Works to Bring Public Health Resources to Illinois; Announces an Additional $286 Million in Emergency Funding
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| May 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Garcia, Schakowsky, Porter Ask Treasury Secretary to Clarify Airline Guidance on Layoffs
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 26, 2020
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Durbin Joins Colleagues To Introduce Bipartisan Bill Extending Paycheck Protection Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 23, 2020
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Tweet - "PART TWO of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 23, 2020
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Tweet - "PART ONE of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Colleagues in Requesting Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration To Stop Targeting Critical Health Care Providers Based On Political Ideology
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads 72 Members in Calling on House Leadership to Protect Farmworkers
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Bipartisan Duckworth Bill to Prevent SBA's Flagship Small Business Loan Program from Shutting Down Passes Senate
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen. McConnell says he'll block #COVID19 relief unless he can give large corporations broad legal immunity from coronavirus-related cases. We can't give a green light to corporations that endanger workers. Congress must not undermine the health & safety of workers & consumers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Reps. Peter Defazio, Lloyd Doggett, Senator Elizabeth Warren Urge the Federal Reserve & Treasury to Put Workers First, Ensure Accountability in Corporate Bailouts
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Oversight Subcommittee's Year-Long Investigation Leads to Johnson & Johnson Discontinuing Talc-based Baby Powder
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| May 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Senate Dems Blast Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director For Defending The Rulemaking Process For Payday Lending Rule
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Schakowsky and Pressley Statement on Johnson & Johnson Decision to Discontinue Talc-Based Johnson's Baby Powder in U.S. And Canada
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| May 16, 2020
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails House Passage Of HEROES Act Stimulus Package
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| May 15, 2020
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Illinois GOP Delegation Urges Congress to Prevent Governors From Withholding Federally Appropriated Funding From Municipalities
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Underwood Supports Passage of Heroes Act to Help Illinois Families and Communities Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| May 15, 2020
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DUCKWORTH, DURBIN ANNOUNCE $473 MILLION TO INCREASE COVID-19 TESTING IN ILLINOIS
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 15, 2020
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Congressman García Votes for Additional Relief for Working and Immigrant Families
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| May 15, 2020
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Congressman Davis Statement in Support of H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| May 15, 2020
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges His Illinois Republican Colleagues To Work With Governor Pritzker And Support HEROES Act Stimulus Package
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| May 14, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressmen Cleaver & Williams Lead Bipartisan Call To Support Live Entertainment Venues During Coronavirus Crisis
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Congressional Leaders Call on Facebook and Craigslist to Stop Allowing Sales of Dangerous Infant Sleepers
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Gillibrand Leads Group Of Senators To Call For Support For Postal Employees, Including 100,000 Veterans Employed By USPS
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "As hospitals face an influx of patients due to #COVID19, it's imperative that we keep hospitals & care providers on financially stable grounds to sustain their heroic work. That's why I'm calling for adjustments to Medicare's Accelerated & Advance Payments Program."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen. McConnell's "red line" on liability immunity will allow irresponsible corporations to cut corners, putting workers & customers at risk. Our #1 priority in reopening must be protecting the American people from #COVID19. It's the only way we will ever get back to normal."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 13, 2020
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Letter to David Malpass, President of the World Bank Group, and Kristalina Georgieva , Chairwomen of the International Monetary Fund - Sanders, Omar Lead 300+ Global Lawmakers in Call to Protect Developing Countries from Economic Ruin
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Reps. LaHood and Wenstrup Applaud IRS Guidance to Provide Flexibility for Individuals with FSAs and DCFSAs
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Durbin To McConnell: Stand By Workers First, Not Corporations
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 12, 2020
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Casten, Dingell, Stevens, & Davids Demand Support for Frontline Public Service Workers in Next Coronavirus Aid Package
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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House Democrats Introduce The Heroes Act
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy - Upton, Bipartisan House Leaders Urge Strong Support for Auto Industry & 10 Million American Workers
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Rep. LaHood Introduces Bill to Provide Flexibility for Businesses in Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Senators Markey and Duckworth Introduce New Legislation to Ensure Paycheck Protection Program Reaches More Small Businesses of Color
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tester: Montana's community development programs are critical for small businesses, must be included in next coronavirus relief bill
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 has forced business owners to adapt to the new "normal." For Sports Awards in Jefferson Park, that meant transitioning from manufacturing trophies to producing equipment to keep their neighbors safe and stop the spread of #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 12, 2020
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Energy and Commerce Committee Fights to Keep Americans Safe from Price Gougers During COVID-19
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Clarke Leads Letter Urging Support for Digital Journalism during Pandemic
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - Ways and Means Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Requirement as Congress Intended
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Underwood Introduces Legislation to Create Health Force to Create Jobs, Strengthen Public Health Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Tom Abood, CEO of EVO Transportation and Energy Services, Inc., Richard Heo, CEO of Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., Timothy Wright, CEO of MiMedx Group, Inc., Jamie Lerner, CEO of Quantum Corporation, and Dennis Oates, CEO of Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. - In First Official Action, House Coronavirus Panel Demands That Large Public Corporations Return Taxpayer Funds Intended for Small Businesses
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Reps. Pressley, Adams, Omar Lead Call to Cancel Student Loan Debt
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "The Paycheck Protection Program offers a lifeline to struggling small businesses. Payday lenders profit off driving working families into debt & shouldn't have access to federal relief programs. Joined my colleagues in urging @SBAgov & Treasury to exclude payday lenders from PPP."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bipartisan Members Urge House Leaders to Promote Competition in Telecommunications Supply Chains
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Reps. García and Schakowsky Lead Illinois Members in Demanding OSHA Enact Stronger Protections for Meat Packing Workers
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Announces Teleconference Forum with FTC Chairman Simons on May 11
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "We must ensure that small businesses participating in the Paycheck Protection Program can both pay their employees & keep the lights on. I stand with my colleagues in calling for SBA and Treasury to raise the PPP cap for non-payroll expenses to help small businesses stay afloat."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Durbin, Merkley, Colleagues Urge SBA And Treasury To Reject Payday Lenders From Paycheck Protection Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Tweet - "It's good to see that Visa will not increase any credit/debit card swipe fees until at least April 2021. I hope Mastercard & other networks will do the same. In March, @PeterWelch and I sent Visa & Mastercard this letter urging them not to raise swipe fees during this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Republicans in Washington are talking about passing new federal laws to give corporations broad legal immunity if workers and customers get sick. @SenateDems , on the other hand, believe that our highest priority must be protecting the health and safety of our fellow Americans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to Secretary Steven Mnuchin of the Department of the Treasury and Administrator Jovita Carranza of the Small Business Administration - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Hispanic Caucus Letter to Protect Minority-Owned Small Businesses
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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ReWIND Act Prohibits Bailout of Fossil Fuel Industry with Cares Act Funds During Public Health Crisis
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Lankford Asks Treasury, SBA to Adjust PPP Loan Forgiveness to Help Oklahoma Restaurants, Other Small Businesses
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State - Fitzpatrick Joins Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority of House Members Calls On Administration To Extend Iran Arms Embargo
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Schneider, Velázquez, Quigley lead oversight letter to SBA on EIDL program
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Colleagues Urge The CFPB To Halt Work On The Payday Rule And Restart The Rulemaking Process
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration - Congressman Steven Horsford Demands Oversight and Accessibility of SBA Coronavirus Loan Program
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Manchin Urges SBA to Quickly Distribute EIDL Loans to West Virginia Small Businesses
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, and the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General of the Antitrust Division of the Dept. of Justice - Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Aggressive Antitrust Enforcement to Protect Competition and Consumers During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, Eugene Scalia, Secretary US Department of Labor, Sonny Perdue, Secretary US Department of Agriculture, and Alex Azar, Secretary of US Department of Health and Human Services - Price and Pocan Demand Protections for Meat Industry Workers
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke with Illinois community bank & credit union leaders yesterday about improving the Paycheck Protection Program, including with transparency & accountability measures. I'm grateful their institutions are participating in the PPP to support IL small businesses & nonprofits."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Illinois GOP Delegation Urge Pritzker to Start Phased Reopening
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Collins Works to Protect Local Media Overlooked by Relief Package
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Markey Joins Rubio, Cardin, Colleagues on Bipartisan Letter to Treasury and SBA on an Administrative Fix to the 7(A) Loan Program Authorization
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Paycheck Protection Program With Illinois Community Banks And Credit Unions
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Wyden Urges Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Reinstate Anti-Discrimination Safeguards in Mortgages
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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