| April 29, 2020
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Smith Statement on the Navy's Additional Investigation of the COVID-19 Outbreak Aboard the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Norton Demands Department of Justice Protect Employees by Allowing Telework
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Rep. Eleanor Norton
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| April 29, 2020
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Daines Secures Over $13 Million for Montana's Health Providers Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Louisiana delegation requests disaster declaration for tornado damage
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Sen. John Kennedy, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to 35th Guam Legislature - Government Accountability and Working Population Protections
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Rep. Ed Case
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| April 29, 2020
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ICYMI: Young, Bonamici, Huffman, González-Colón Introduce Bill to Improve NOAA Response to Sexual Harassment, Assault
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, and the Hon. Paul Kiecker, Admin. of the Food Safety and Inspection Service - Tipton, Gardner, Bennet and Buck Seek Regulatory Action for Meat and Poultry Supply Chain
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Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Wyden Urges Greater Support for Pregnant Patients, Infants Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - DeGette leads 181 Members of Congress in urging relief for science and medical research community
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - As COVID-19 Highlights Need to Understand Links Between Human, Animal and Environmental Health, U.S. Senator Tina Smith Urges Senate to Take Up Her Bipartisan Bill Pushing "One Health" Approach
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - King Presses USDA to Support Maine's Potato, Wild Blueberry Industries
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Sen. Angus King
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Merkley, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Get Better Public Health Support to Marginalized Communities Hit Hardest By Pandemic
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Relief And Labor Protections With Illinois AFL-CIO
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Wyden Statement on Google and Apple Contact-Tracing Plans
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Henry McMaster, Governor of the State of South Carolina - Scott Presses HHS To Ramp Up Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities
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Sen. Tim Scott
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| April 29, 2020
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Joe Neguse, Van Taylor Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Establish Federal Commission to Oversee Strategic National Stockpile
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Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - King to Administration: Protect the Postal Service
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Sen. Angus King
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| April 29, 2020
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FEMA Makes Additional $100 Million Available to Firefighters for COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 29, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces that "The Comeback" is now underway
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| April 29, 2020
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Peters Proposes Establishing Federal Grants for Non-Profit & Faith-Based Organizations Providing Resources for Underserved Communities During Public Health Emergencies
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States - Merkley, colleagues call on Trump Administration to get better public health support to marginalized communities hit hardest by pandemic
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Scott Presses HHS To Ramp Up Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities
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Sen. Tim Scott
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| April 29, 2020
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Sen. Cramer Statement on President Trump's Executive Order to Keep Meat Processing Facilities Open
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Sen. Kevin Cramer, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Sen. Cramer Notice: North Dakota Airports Receive Over $62 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds from CARES Act
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| April 29, 2020
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Rep. Hayes Introduces Bill To Invest In Public Health, Reduce Health Disparities
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Rep. Jahana Hayes
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| April 29, 2020
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Himes to Serve on Congressional Northeast Recovery Taskforce
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Rep. Jim Himes
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| April 29, 2020
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Durbin Statement On President Trump's Executive Order Keeping Meat Plans Open During Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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More than 18,000 Maine Small Employers Approved for Paycheck Protection Program Loans
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "The only way we get our economy back up and running is by addressing the health crisis But President Trump's had scattershot focus. He's failed to effectively marshal the full power of our government. He needs to FINALLY fully invoke the DPA for testing, PPE, & medical supplies"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "We've heard from frontline workers what they need is testing, PPE, medical supplies Unacceptable that the Trump admin's failed leadership has left our heroes without basic supplies The bill we announced today pressures Pres. Trump to FINALLY fully invoke the DPA for this effort"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 29, 2020
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Hoeven Announces Funding for North Dakota Airports
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "It's April 29th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 29, 2020
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Chairman Takano, Ranking Member Roe Applaud Signing of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020 into Law
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "The American people are demanding answers and solutions. Sen. McConnell should focus the Senate's work on the crises caused by COVID-19--not right-wing judges or fulfilling his "pre-existing partisan wish-list" of protecting big business from any harm done to the American people."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "The most amazing and confounding thing: President Trump announced he's using DPA for meatpacking plants, but he still hasn't fully invoked the DPA for COVID-19 testing. Why? We're not going to be able to open our food facilities and so many other things safely without testing!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "When Senate returns next week, Dems demand tough oversight of the Trump admin's dreadful response to coronavirus, with Trump officials answering tough questions on why we don't have adequate testing, what is being done for workers & people, where the small business money is going"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Simply put, this tragic death was preventable. For more than a month, I have led bipartisan calls from Congress for the Trump Admin to take common-sense measures to prevent the spread of #COVID19 in federal prisons, which are especially susceptible to this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Just got off the phone with @GovPritzker , @SenDuckworth , & the rest of the IL Congressional delegation. I thanked the Governor for all of his hard work & promised him I will continue doing everything in my power to make sure IL has the resources it needs to deal with #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Ways and Means Democrats Urge Mnuchin to Ensure Support Reaches Most Vulnerable Americans During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Vice President Mike Pence, Alex Azar, Sec. of the Dep. of Health and Human Services, and Brett Giroir, Assistant Sec. for Health - 60+ Representatives Press Trump Administration to Improve Testing and Contact Tracing Infrastructure
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Rep. Sharice Davids, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Neal: Assistance for Cities and States a Priority for Next COVID-19 Response Package
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Countless Illinoisans have or may lose their jobs in the coming weeks due to #COVID19. @SenDuckworth & I spoke w/ @ILAFLCIO about pushing for commonsense measures like federal assistance for COBRA, hazard pay for front line workers, & increased safety standards at work."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump's failed leadership has left our frontline healthcare workers without needed PPE, testing, & medical equipment BIG--We're announcing the Medical Supply Transparency & Delivery Act to force him to use the full authority of the Defense Production Act for this effort"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "GDP had its biggest drop since Great Recession We surpassed 1M positive COVID-19 cases We don't have adequate testing But a Trump official calls their response "a great success story" And Sen. McConnell only seems interested in unqualified, right-wing judges & protecting CEOs"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "As the #COVID19 crisis has shifted jobs, school, and health services online, more Americans are relying on the internet than ever. But for low-income families or those who recently lost their jobs, internet connection isn't always a given."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Gillibrand, Schumer urge USDA to approve New York state's pandemic EBT program
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Schumer to Feds: Allow grant money to be used to avoid layoffs and rehire Upstate New York firefighters during pandemic ASAP
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 29, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $1 million in federal funding to promote connected care for New Yorkers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to Charles Trefzger, CEO of Affinity Living Group - Warren, Markey, Maloney Ask Large Assisted Living Operators What Actions They Are Taking to Protect Residents From COVID-19 Outbreaks
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "State and local governments are at the forefront of this public health crisis and they need our help. That's why I'm joining with @SenTinaSmith to introduce legislation to make state and local governments eligible for paid leave payroll tax credits."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Local broadcasters play a critical role during the #COVID19 crisis, keeping us informed about the latest guidelines to protect our families against this virus. Great to talk with @ILBroadcasting today, & I'll continue working with them to support our local broadcasters."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to join @SenAmyKlobuchar in this effort. #COVID19 should not shut down our ability to process eligible legal immigrants as they complete the last steps on their path to becoming American citizens."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $1.7 million in CARES Act emergency funding for Southern Tier health network
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Broadcasters Association
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Senator Collins Fights for Maine Ports Facing Increased Volume Due to COVID-19
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 29, 2020
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McConnell on the Brian Kilmeade Show
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "ICYMI: I joined @kilmeade to discuss liability protections for frontline workers, reconvening the Senate next week, and Senate Republicans' accomplishments working with President Trump:"
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 29, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $1.8 million in CARES Act emergency funding for Capital Region health research centers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "We need to provide protection -- litigation protection -- for those who have been on the front lines. And we have to help businesses and employees go back to work without fear of trial lawyers sharpening their pencils."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Crow Leads Colorado Delegation in Urging President Trump to Extend Funding to Keep National Guard Deployed in Colorado
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Rep. Jason Crow, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Rep. Speier Calls for CDC to Establish Military-Specific Guidance to Combat COVID-19
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Rep. André Carson, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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McConnell: As a Result of CARES Act, Kentucky Healthcare Providers Receive an Additional $77.7 Million to Combat Coronavirus
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 29, 2020
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Crow, Slotkin, Ryan, and Porter Announce Legislation to Federalize Medical Supply Chain and Address Critical Medical Supply Shortages
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Rep. Jason Crow, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Johnson Announces $9.6 Million in COVID-19 Aid for LA Law Enforcement
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Rep. Mike Johnson
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - McCaul Urges State Dept to Protect Americans from International Scams Amid Coronavirus
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Rep. Michael McCaul
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Childcare Support for Working Parents in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Senator Hassan Discusses COVID-19 Impact with New Hampshire Nonprofits
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| April 28, 2020
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Durbin, Smith To Introduce Legislative Fix To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave During Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Nancy Chen, President and CEO of UCP Biosciences, Inc., Dr. Frank Wang, CEO of BioMedomics, Inc., Dr. Ping Gao, CEO of Epitope Diagnostics, Inc., and Todd Bailey, CEO of Premier Biotech, Inc. - Subcommittee Demands FDA Comply with Investigation into Administration's Handling of Serology Testing
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 28, 2020
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McConnell on "Your World' with Neil Cavuto
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 28, 2020
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America's Global Leadership During Covid-19
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Rep. Bill Keating
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| April 28, 2020
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Quarantine and a Free Society
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Rep. Tom McClintock
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| April 28, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko announce over $42.7 million in emergency funding for Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, & Saratoga as part of emergency package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Howard Brown Health
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "#AmericaStrong"
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Sen. John Thune
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