| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "The Senate majority may consider Congress a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trump administration. House Dems don't get down like that. We will always fight #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 22, 2020
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Sen. Coons on vote against Republican-authored COVID-19 response package
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Sen. Chris Coons
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| March 22, 2020
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Murray Opposes Partisan GOP Coronavirus Bill; Calls Republicans Back to Negotiating Table
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats just blocked a major move to turn this economy around &get ppl back 2work Phase 3 relief package incl recovery checks to help families pay their bills +very strongly beefed up unemployment insurance +resources for our health care system This is NO time 4 politics"
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| March 22, 2020
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Whitehouse Statement on Coronavirus Package Procedural Vote
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump has not utilized the federal government's entire authority under the Defense Production Act, so I have introduced legislation that requires the President to do so in order to quickly produce medical supplies hospitals, including #PPE for health care workers."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| March 22, 2020
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Grassley Statement on Democrats' Filibuster of Coronavirus Aid Package
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Our economic stimulus response should be bipartisan and we must put workers first and provide our hospitals with the support they need. Instead, Mitch McConnell wants to provide a corporate bailout slush fund without accountability. Let's fix this, get it right and get it done."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| March 22, 2020
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King Calls for Further Negotiation to Improve Senate Coronavirus Response
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Sen. Angus King
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| March 22, 2020
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Warren Calls for Nationwide Closure of Immigration Courts Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| March 22, 2020
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CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Chris Coons
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Sen. Chris Coons
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| March 22, 2020
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Duckworth: McConnell's Covid-19 "Proposal" only helps Billionaires During National Crisis, Does Nothing for Working Families
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 22, 2020
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Merkley Statement on Senate Coronavirus Relief Negotiations
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Health care workers need our support in their fight to contain coronavirus. I'm introducing the Helping Health Care Workers Afford Child & Elder Care Act with @SenatorShaheen to help make sure our health care workers are able to care for their loved ones as they work long hours."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Tonight, Democrats blocked emergency coronavirus legislation drafted in a bipartisan way, to provide immediate relief for American families. Democrats need to put partisan politics aside and join us in passing emergency funding to help Americans and stabilize our economy now."
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Sen. John Barrasso
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| March 22, 2020
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "The politics of social distance: Senate Democratic Caucus in the age of COVID-19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 22, 2020
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Sen. Coons on third stimulus package negotiations: "There are still big problems.'
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Sen. Chris Coons
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| March 21, 2020
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Senators Hassan, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Help Mitigate COVID-19 Risk to Seniors and People with Disabilities
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Sen. Cramer Statement on President Trump Signing The Emergency GI Fix for Coronavirus School Closures Bill
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "One of my priorities is to help Iowa's child care providers & workers during this crisis. I'm working to ensure providers get forgivable loans to keep folks on payroll & pay bills. It's the right thing to do, & I'm urging the Senate to prioritize this."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| March 21, 2020
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Grassley Update on Phase 3 Congressional Response to Coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "The Grassley-Wyden prescription drug pricing reduction act would cap seniors out of pocket costs This is especially relevant as seniors are a very at risk population for coronavirus No senior should go bankrupt fighting this deadly virus"
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| March 21, 2020
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Larson Praises Senate Democrats' Social Security COVID-19 Relief Proposal
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Rep. John Larson
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| March 21, 2020
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President Trump Signs Daines' Bill Protecting GI Education Benefits During Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| March 21, 2020
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Warren Once Again Urges Trump Administration to Issue Executive Order to Federal Agencies: Federal Employees Should Utilize All Telework Capabilities Where Possible
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| March 21, 2020
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) on Congressional Measures to Combat Economic Downturn Due to Coronavirus
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Rep. Judy Chu
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Republicans jammed the #GOPTaxScam down the throats of the American people in 2017. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest one percent. McConnell is apparently up to his old tricks. House Dems are empowered to stop him. We will continue to fight #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 21, 2020
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Ernst: It's Imperative We Get This Bill Done and Support Our Families
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| March 21, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Statement on the Death of Former State Senator Jerry W. Cooper
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| March 21, 2020
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Moran, Tester Legislative Fix to Protect GI Bill Benefits Signed Into Law
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - U.S. Senators Smith, Warren, Casey, Hirono, Kaine & Booker Urge Senate Leaders to Support Child Care in Coronavirus Stimulus Package
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Tillis Co-Sponsored Bill Protecting GI Bill Benefits for Student Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis Signed Into Law
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alez Azar, Secretary of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, Rear Admiral Micheal Weahkee, Principal Duty Director of Indian Health Service, and Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control - Gianforte Demands Immediate Release of Congressionally Approved COVID-19 Aid to Indian Country
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Sen. Ruben Gallego, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Deportation Freeze, Comprehensive Plan to Prevent Outbreak in Immigration Detention Facilities
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Rep. Scott Peters, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Norton Asks VA to Indefinitely Suspend Benefit Deadlines for Veterans
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Rep. Eleanor Norton
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Rosen, Colleagues Request Language In Annual Spending Bill Barring Funding For The Arrest, Detention, Or Deportation Of Dreamers Or TPS Recipients
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Senator Murray Applauds Congressional Passage of Legislation to Protect GI Bill Benefits As Colleges Close or Go Online Due to Coronavirus
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Seniors and any other Illinoisans who are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus can find special shopping hours at grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retailers here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the US Senate - McSally, Daines Press for Financial Relief to Tribes Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Steve Daines, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Following Calls by Peters, President Trump Announces He'll Use Defense Production Act to Address Supply Shortages in Coronavirus Response
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Rep. Lawrence, Leadership of the Bipartisan and Democratic Women's Caucuses, Send Letter to CDC Leadership Regarding the Effects of COVID-19 on Pregnant Women
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Rep. Madeleine Dean, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Shaheen Introducing Legislation to Provide Child Care and Elder Care to Health Care Workers to Help Respond to Coronavirus Surge
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Raskin urges congressional leadership to eliminate immigrant restrictions on COVID-19 testing
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Rep. Darren Soto, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Daines Secures Meritorious Unit Commendation for Montana Army National Guard Unit
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| March 20, 2020
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Following Push by Senator Collins, HHS Releases New Guidance to Ensure Nutrition Needs of Seniors are Met During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Dept. Of Veterans Affairs To Support Illinois VA Medical Facilities
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Peters & Murray Press Trump Administration to Report Key Metrics on Tests and Equipment in Coronavirus Response
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline, 37 Members Request Stronger Unemployment Insurance for Workers
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Rep. Norma Torres, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to Democratic Colleague - Dear Colleague on Families and Workers First Response to Coronavirus
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| March 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Nearly 600,000 veterans, many over the age of 65, live in Illinois & depend on the @DeptVetAffairs for medical care. In a time of crisis, we must ensure that VA facilities across the state are well equipped to provide veterans with the care they need."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 20, 2020
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Reps. Moore, García, Cisneros, and Speier Advocate for Small Business Grants, Not Just Loans, and Relief for Minority-Owned Small Businesses
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Rep. Gil Cisneros, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Sen. Hawley Announces Amendment Fix for Phase 3 Legislation To Provide Direct Relief to All Individuals & Families From Middle Class Down
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Sen. Josh Hawley
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| March 20, 2020
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Deutch, Task Force on Aging & Families Lead Effort to Provide Relief for Seniors, People with Disabilities during Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Doris Matsui, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Coronavirus Impact On Workers With Illinois AFL-CIO
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Miller-Meeks Receives Endorsement From 24 State Legislators
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
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| March 20, 2020
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Senator Lindsey Graham Endorses Miller-Meeks For Congress: "She Will Keep America Great"
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
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| March 20, 2020
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Ernst Announces Endorsement Of Miller-Meeks: She's A Fighter Who Will Work Tirelessly For Iowans
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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
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| March 20, 2020
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Risch Statement on Senate Confirmation of Alma Golden to be USAID Assistant Administrator for Global Health
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Sen. Jim Risch
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| March 20, 2020
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Warner, Kaine Urge VA Medical Centers to Protect Veterans, Health Providers Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to Roy Blunt, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Young, Kaine Urge Congressional Leaders To Strengthen Support For Child Care In Coronavirus Economic Relief Package
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Sen. Todd Young, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of the Representatives - Pocan, Cicilline Lead Letter to Protect Small Businesses in Next House COVID-19 Package
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Rep. André Carson, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Klobuchar, Casey Introduce Legislation to Increase Seniors' Virtual Connection to Health Care and Community Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Rep. Cuellar on House Passage of GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
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| March 19, 2020
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Thompson to DHS: Stop Issuing Mixed Messages on Immigration Enforcement During Coronavirus
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Rep. Bennie Thompson
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "The President must immediately use the powers of the Defense Production Act to mass produce and coordinate distribution of critical medical supplies & personal protective equipment. There is not a day to lose. #FamiliesFirst"
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| March 19, 2020
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Senator Murray Announces Federal Awards to Combat Homelessness in Washington State
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Small businesses & entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy. Talked with @ChicagolandCmbr today about the coronavirus pandemic's impact on small businesses & how we can help them & their employees with @SBAgov loans, paid sick leave, & strengthened unemployment insurance."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 19, 2020
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Stanton Urges Feds to Lift 'Unnecessary' Ban on Gay, Bisexual Blood Donations
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Rep. Greg Stanton
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| March 19, 2020
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Matsui, Task Force on Aging & Families Lead Effort to Provide Relief for Seniors, People with Disabilities During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Doris Matsui
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "First, the coronavirus is "totally under control." Next, "it's like a miracle - it will disappear." Then, the whole thing is a "hoax." Now, America is "at war." Dude, you're all over the place. PIPE DOWN."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "As coronavirus spreads, people in close quarters at immigration detention facilities are especially vulnerable to infection. @DHSgov must enact protective measures to prioritize the health & safety of migrants & staff immediately."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "The #FamiliesFirst bill was about many things but first and foremost: testing testing testing. I urge Senators to pass this legislation today, to make free testing and the masks needed to provide it available ASAP. Any delay is a delay in testing."
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| March 19, 2020
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Reed Wants Federal Government to Start Footing the Bill for National Guard Troops While They Remain Under State Command
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Sen. Jack Reed
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