| Oct. 14, 2022
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Tweet - ". @SSAgov 's announcement that millions of seniors will see an 8.7% cost-of-living increase in their monthly Social Security checks is welcome news. For the first time in a decade, Social Security checks will increase while Medicare premiums will decrease."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 13, 2022
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Hoyer Statement on Increase in Social Security Benefits
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 29, 2022
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Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Fill Leadership Posts at Social Security Administration
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 9, 2022
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NEWS: Sanders, Warren, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Social Security by $2,400 a Year and Extend Solvency for 75 Years
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 9, 2022
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VAN HOLLEN, SANDERS, WARREN, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND SOCIAL SECURITY BY $2,400 A YEAR AND EXTEND SOLVENCY FOR 75 YEARS
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| May 5, 2022
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Letter to Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee - Wyden, Bennet, Colleagues Urge Full Funding of Unemployment Insurance Administration
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 2, 2022
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Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Feb. 4, 2022
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Letter to Hon Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Heinrich Calls For Extension Of Telehealth Expansion
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Oct. 14, 2021
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| Oct. 6, 2021
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MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Aug. 18, 2021
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Poverty Task Force Co-Chairs Applaud Biden Administration's Increase in Federal Hunger Program
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| Aug. 18, 2021
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Poverty Task Force Co-Chairs Applaud Biden Administration's Increase in Federal Hunger Program
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| July 20, 2021
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Van Hollen, Sanders Introduce Legislation to Extend Social Security Benefits for Students
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| July 19, 2021
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer Announce American Rescue Plan Funding for More Than 50 Fire and EMS Departments in Southern Maryland and Eastern Shore
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| July 19, 2021
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Montgomery and Prince Georgie's County Congressional Delegation Announce More Than $375,000 in American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Fire and EMS Departments in COVID-19 Recovery
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| July 19, 2021
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Raskin, Trone Announce American Rescue Plan Funding for More Than 60 Fire and EMS Departments in Western Maryland
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| July 19, 2021
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $1.2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Local Fire and EMS Departments Across Baltimore and Central Maryland
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| July 14, 2021
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Tweet - "Glad that @GovLarryHogan's attempt to end enhanced unemployment benefits early has been blocked. Struggling families throughout MD rely on these benefits to pay their bills. I'll work to ensure the needs of Marylanders are met as we work to rebuild our economy."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 9, 2021
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Congressman Kweisi Mfume Issues Statement Following President Biden's Decision to Relieve Andrew Saul as Social Security Commissioner
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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| July 9, 2021
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Congressman Kweisi Mfume Issues Statement Following President Biden's Decision to Relieve Andrew Saul as Social Security Commissioner
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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| July 9, 2021
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Van Hollen Statement on Circuit Ruling to Maintain Marylanders' Extended Unemployment Benefits
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| July 3, 2021
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Van Hollen Statement on Circuit Court Ruling to Maintain Marylanders' Extended Unemployment Benefits
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 22, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States and the Hon. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - U.S. Rep. Lawrence Joins House Colleagues Calling for President Bident to Extend and Strengthen CDC Eviction Moratorium
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| June 17, 2021
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Van Hollen, Colleagues Make Bipartisan Push for Faster Relief for Struggling Live Event Venues
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 14, 2021
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Tweet - ".@GovLarryHogan was wrong to end emergency enhanced unemployment benefits. His decision creates unnecessary hardship for struggling Marylanders and leaves money already allocated for individuals in our state on the table. He should reverse this decision."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 4, 2021
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Tweet - ".@GovLarryHogan's decision to end enhanced unemployment benefits will not only harm struggling families in #MD05, but also hurt MD's economy. According to @JECDems, this will cost our economy in MD $877 million. I urge the Governor to reverse this decision."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 3, 2021
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Urges Governor Hogan to Reconsider Surprise Decision to Cut Off Federal Unemployment Assistance Early
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 2, 2021
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Urges Governor Hogan to Reconsider Surprise Decision to Cut Off Federal Unemployment Assistance Early
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 2, 2021
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Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Urge Governor Hogan to Reconsider Surprise Decision to Cut Off Federal Unemployment Assistance Early
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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| June 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Governor Hogan's decision to end enhanced unemployment benefits for thousands of Marylanders is extremely short-sighted. Instead of using this financial lifeline to help Marylanders, Governor Hogan's decision hurts the households that need it most."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 1, 2021
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $28 Million in Covid-19 Relief Funding to Address Health Disparities in Minority and Rural Communities
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 1, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on Governor Hogan Ending Enhanced Unemployment Benefits
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 1, 2021
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Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announce Nearly $28 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funding to Address Health Disparities in Minority and Rural Communities
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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| May 20, 2021
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Rep. Raskin Co-Introduces Historic Congressional Resolution to End Poverty
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| May 19, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Aysha Schomburg, Associate Commissioner of the Administration for Children and Families - King, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Prioritize Foster Youth in COVID-19 Recovery Efforts
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 18, 2021
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Tweet - "We have seen enhanced unemployment benefits help workers, families, and the economy by keeping the lights on and food on the table during COVID-19. Read more about how GOP governors are trying to cut this necessary lifeline for working Americans:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 18, 2021
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Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House will consider two important pieces of legislation this week to respond to the terrorist attack at the Capitol on January 6: a bipartisan commission to investigate what happened & funding to secure the Capitol complex."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 4, 2021
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Tweet - "Pleased to join in announcing $727 million to help ensure no child in our state goes hungry. This funding will help more than 530,000 students who have lost access to meals at school."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 4, 2021
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Secures Additional $727 Million for Students Missing Meals Due to COVID-19 School Closures
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 3, 2021
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Secures Additional $727 Million for Students Missing Meals Due to COVID-19 School Closures
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| April 29, 2021
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Tweet - "Over 163 million Americans have received direct stimulus payments through the #AmericanRescuePlan enacted during @POTUS' first 100 days in office. This assistance has helped households across the nation pay their bills & kept the economy moving."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 22, 2021
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Van Hollen, Levin Introduce Bicameral Subsidized Jobs Legislation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 20, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. David Price, Chairman of the House subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies, and Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member - Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Effort in Calling for A Funding Increase for Mckinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grant Programs
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 19, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Cantwell, Colleagues Send Letter to Small Business Administration Urging Opening of Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Portal, Highlighting Critical Needs of Venues
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 19, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Rep. Bowman and Sens. Brown, Sanders, and Warren Lead Colleagues in Calling for Desperately-Needed Expansions and Improvements to SSI Program
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 26, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Booker, Brown, Bennet, Wyden, Warnock Lead Senate Democrats in Push to Make Critical Tax Cuts for Workers & Families Permanent in Next Recovery Bill
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 10, 2021
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Harris Votes "No" on Pelosi Payoff to Progressives Bill
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| March 10, 2021
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Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan will create an equitable vaccine distribution strategy, get kids back to school safely, cut child poverty in half, and give families direct assistance. This bill was the right thing to do #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 4, 2021
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Tweet - "This week's UI report is deeply alarming. More Americans are losing their jobs while expanded unemployment insurance will expire in 10 days. That's why Dems are taking action to protect workers w/the #AmericanRescuePlan to extend this lifeline to millions of struggling Americans."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 3, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Charles Schumer, Majority Leader - Duckworth, Durbin & Colleagues Advocate to Protect Americans from Losing Access to Vital Utilities During Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 3, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Feinstein, Merkley, Colleagues Push to Protect Americans From Losing Access to Vital Utilities During Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Feb. 17, 2021
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VAN HOLLEN, HASSAN, CASEY, DUCKWORTH URGE HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE FUNDING IN UPCOMING COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of Senate Health, Eduction, Labor, and Pensions Committee; Hon. Richard Burr, Ranking Member of Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee; Hon. Bernard Sanders, Chair of Senate Budget Committee; and Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of Senate Budget Committee - Gillibrand Leads Senate Colleagues In Call To Deliver More Than $1 Billion In Funding To Help Older Adults During The COVID-19 Crisis, Including Millions To Bolster Nutrition Services And Support Vaccination Efforts In Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Coons joins push to ensure stimulus payments reach Americans experiencing homelessness
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Seante Minority Leader - Amidst a frigid winter & raging pandemic, Carper, Coons seek to deliver lifesaving LIHEAP utility assistance
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Urging Recurring Survival Checks
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Jan. 21, 2021
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Tweet - "The weekly UI report is alarming. For a second week in a row, 900,000 Americans filed new claims - that's 4x what it was just last year before the pandemic. That's why @POTUS' American Rescue Plan is so important. We must deal with the economic consequences of this pandemic."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 22, 2020
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Tweet - "With emergency unemployment insurance programs set to expire at the end of the month, House Democrats fought toextend these benefits. The bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation provides an additional $300 in weekly UI enhancement for Americans waiting to get back to work."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Last week, the country saw another jump in jobless claims and 1.6 million workers were added to the more than 20 million Americans on all unemployment programs, 12 million of whom risk losing this support in 9 days. We must pass COVID-19 relief that extends UI now."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The day after Christmas, 12 million Americans will receive their last emergency unemployment check. The consequences will be severe and immediate for families and the entire economy. Time is up on GOP intransigence. We must pass COVID-19 relief this week."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Craig Urges Congressional Leadership to Support Local Restaurants and Pass the RESTAURANTS Act
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Rosen Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for Permanent Expansion of Telehealth Coverage
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Additional Relief Checks in Next COVID-19 Package
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges Congressional Leadership to Include Support for Local Restaurants in COVID Relief Package
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Over 700K workers filed new jobless claims last week & the number of Americans on UI programs is still over 20 million. More than 12 million of them are staring into a steeper hardship of being thrown off of CARES emergency UI assistance when it expires the day after Christmas."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Next week, I will bring the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act to the Floor for a vote. This bill will eliminate the waiting period for SSDI benefits for ALS patients -- an important change for ALS patients and their families. I expect it will pass with strong bipartisan support."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Levin Letter to SBA: Provide Clear Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Gillibrand Urges Senate Leadership To Extend Enhanced Unemployment Benefits In Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee of Appropriations, and Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - As Record Numbers Of New Yorkers Face Food Insecurity, Gillibrand Urges Congress To Invest $6 Billion To Meet Growing Nutrition Needs
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Unemployment Programs in Forthcoming COVID Relief Legislation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2020
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Tweet - "We should all be deeply concerned that new jobless claims increased to 742,000 last week. Over 20 million American workers are on UI programs, and 12 million of them are set to fall off a financial cliff in December unless Congress acts to extend emergency CARES Act eligibility."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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