| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 is straining the hospitals & heroic health workers in every corner of IL. On a call w more than 30 Southern IL hospital CEOs, @SenDuckworth , @RepBost & @RepShimkus , we discussed testing, PPE & funding challenges. I will keep working to provide support to these hospitals."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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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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Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Why is there NO legislative or committee business related to the COVID-19 public health and economic emergencies scheduled for when the Senate returns?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 28, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden Announce $103 Million in Funding for Oregon Hospitals and Health Care Providers
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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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. Dick Durbin, ...
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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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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Wyden, Merkley Call on DHS Inspector General to Review ICE Detention Facility COVID-19 Policies and Practices
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "ICYMI: I joined the @GuyBensonShow to discuss the Senate reconvening on May 4th, keeping our focus on COVID-19 relief, and legal protections for health care workers."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump admin must extend work authorizations for the 130,000+ TPS and 200,000+ DACA recipients It would be self-defeating for our economy to allow immigrants to lose their ability to work and support themselves And they deserve equal access to COVID-19 testing and treatment"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 28, 2020
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Representative TJ Cox Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Make States and Local Governments Eligible for Emergency Paid Leave Tax Credits
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Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The red line for Sen. Mitch McConnell and Republicans in the next emergency relief package isn't saving small businesses, rescuing hospitals, increasing testing, or helping families. It's protecting corporations that put frontline workers in harm's way. How does that make sense?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "We're fighting for all DACA & TPS recipients--some are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 fight! It'd be self-defeating for our economy for the Trump admin to allow immigrants to lose the ability to work, support themselves They deserve equal access to COVID-19 testing, treatment"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 28, 2020
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Lowey, Wasserman Schultz Statement on Trump Administration's Jeopardizing National Security with Wall Backfilling
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Senators Collins, King Announce Maine Hospitals to Receive More Than $42 Million to Support Fight Against COVID-19
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Covid-19 Language Access Act
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| April 28, 2020
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Daines Secures Over $1.8 Million to Support Disabled Adults, MT Housing Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Steve Daines
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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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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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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary for the Department of Treasury, Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Capito, Colleagues Urge Federal Reserve to Protect Second Amendment Industries from Discrimination
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Sen. Josh Hawley, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Introduction of the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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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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Tweet - "One in six health care & social service workers are immigrants. Where would we be in this pandemic without them?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 claimed the lives of 144 more Illinoisans today, the highest single-day total for our state so far. My heart breaks for the victims and their families. They will be in my prayers tonight."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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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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Tweet - ". @howardbrownhc has been always been a lifeline to Chicagoans & during the #COVID19 crisis, they have stepped up yet again. Great to thank @howardbrownhc for its incredible work today - I'll keep fighting for more federal support for CHCs like Howard Brown."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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Congressman Panetta, Senator Murphy Announce Legislation To Expand Access To Restaurant Meals Program Amid COVID-19
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Our first job when the Senate comes back should be demanding answers from the Trump admin Where are the tests? Where is the small business money going? But Sen. McConnell's focused on jamming through more ideological judges who want to take health care & worker protections away"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 28, 2020
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McConnell Announces $6 Million from CARES Act to Support Long-Term Addiction Recovery in Kentucky
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump administration's testing plan at best an incomplete and at worst a failure. His notion that states need to figure this out on their own is wrong. It's shirking responsibility. We need a national coordinated effort with strong leadership."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 should be a wake-up call for Congress - we must be prepared to function during national crises, even if we cannot meet in person. To do that, Congress must be prepared to vote remotely. My op-ed in the @NYTimes w/ @SenRobPortman & Jason Matheny:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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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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Cardin, Van Hollen, Ruppersberger, Sarbanes Announce $200,000 for Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 Tracker
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Cengage and McGraw-Hill are the second and third largest textbook companies in the country, and now they're looking to merge. This could have devastating consequences for the already too-high price of textbooks."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2020
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Hearing of the House Veterans Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Takano, Hearing on Coronavirus Pandemic Response: The Impact Of Economic And Healthcare Services On Homeless Veterans In America
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Rep. Mark Takano
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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 - Merkley Leads Push for Senate Leadership to Invest in Nursing Workforce Development Programs, Including Loan Repayment
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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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 - Backed by Large Group of Senate Colleagues, Sens. Tina Smith and Elizabeth Warren Press to Include $50 Billion Childcare Bailout in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Bureau of Prisons - Harris, Colleagues Urge Bureau of Prisons to Release Critical Demographic Data as Country Confronts Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Hoeven Statement After President Invokes DPA, Designating Meat Packing Plants Essential
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States and Chair of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter to Vice President and HHS Secretary Calling for Detailed, Aggressive National Testing Strategy
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Rep. Mike Levin
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| April 28, 2020
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Congressman Joe Neguse Secures Priority COVID-19 Testing Status for First Responders
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Rep. Joe Neguse
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| April 28, 2020
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Durbin, Schumer, Menendez Highlight Role Of Immigrants On The Frontlines Of COVID-19
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm joining forces with @SenatorDurbin , @SenatorMenendez , & immigration advocates across America to demand the Trump admin extend work authorizations for the over 130,000 TPS holders and over 200,000 DACA recipients--many who are on the frontlines of the fight against coronavirus"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 28, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides additional guidelines for reopening certain small businesses, restaurants, and religious entities
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Lowenthal, 105 House Colleagues, Call For 501(c)(5) Organizations To Be Eligible For Federal Relief and Recovery Funds
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Rep. Gil Cisneros, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell showed how out of touch he really is when he suggested that we should let states that are being crushed by coronavirus go bankrupt. He's saying that police officers, firefighters, teachers, bus drivers, and more shouldn't get the same help as big business."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - DeLauro, Cohen Lead Colleagues in Call to Repeal $170 Billion Tax Break for Real Estate Developers, Hedge Fund Owners in CARES Act
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Senator Collins Announces More than $2.45 Million to Support Maine Housing Authorities Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 28, 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 - Chairs Grijalva, Velázquez: PPP Loan Distribution Must be Equitable for Small Businesses in U.S. Territories
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Move to File Court Brief in Public Stream Access Case before New Mexico Supreme Court
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Tweet - "For years, the Department of Justice has tried to withhold Byrne-JAG violence prevention funds from local communities unless the communities adopt the Administration's preferred immigration policies. The law is clear that DOJ does not have the authority to do this."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 27, 2020
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Tweet - "It is long past time for President Trump to focus on TESTING. Senate Democrats fought to make sure there were major new investments in a NATIONAL TESTING STRATEGY. President Trump needs to use them IMMEDIATELY."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 27, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth, Shimkus, Bost Discuss COVID-19 Response With Southern Illinois Hospitals
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Chairs Maloney, Connolly and Lynch Commend Appointment of Executive Director to Pandemic Response Accountability Committee
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Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Now that Sen. McConnell's decided the Senate will reconvene next week--he should instruct his Committee Chairs to immediately begin oversight hearings of the Trump admin on why we still don't have adequate testing, why some PPP lenders prioritized larger, wealthier clients, & more"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management - Peters, Colleagues Urge Administration to Provide Clear Guidance for Federal Workers during Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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King Seeking to Repeal Millionaire Tax Break in Coronavirus Relief Legislation
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Sen. Angus King
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| April 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Remember there's no amount of federal spending in Washington that can substitute for a dynamic economy. We'll do whatever it takes to respond to this crisis & get America back on its feet, but to fully recover, we need to address the health emergency & safely reopen the economy."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 27, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden Announce "Hardest Hit" Funds Will Be Available to Help Oregonians with Coronavirus Housing Relief
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Distance doesn't have to divide us."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 27, 2020
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Tweet - "While Senator McConnell has made it clear that he's bringing the Senate back to fulfill his "pre-existing partisan wish-list" of protecting big business from any harm done to the American people, he would do well to focus on the actual crisis affecting American lives."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 27, 2020
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Tweet - "TUNE IN: I will be joining the @GuyBensonShow at ~3:30 PM ET to discuss the Senate reconvening and Senate Republicans' plan to strengthen our response to the coronavirus crisis."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Yes - security of our food supply is critical, but workers' health must be the top priority. @USDA is working w/ @CDC on ways to protect workers & safely keep plants open across the U.S. I'm hopeful this can be addressed before shortages are felt by Americans at the supermarket."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 27, 2020
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Wyden Reiterates Call for Financial Security for Rural Communities, as COVID-19 Relief Funds and Guidance Fall Short
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| April 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Nice to see businesses - like Granite City's Burgers STL - give back to their community & support their local health care workers. Thanks to all those who are helping others get through this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Maine Delegation Urges Direct Relief for Aquaculture Farmers through USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Senator Collins Announces More Than $6.1 Million for Maine Airports
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart - Following Constituent Complaints, Democratic Senators Press Walmart to Grant Priority Access or Accommodations to People with Disabilities
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Following Constituent Complaints, Democratic Senators Press Walmart to Grant Priority Access or Accommodations to People with Disabilities
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Collins, King Announce $500,000 for Tribal Communities to Combat Substance Use and Mental Illness Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Murray: President Trump's Testing Blueprint "Says Nothing New; Will Accomplish Nothing New"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Marco Rubio, Chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee, and the Hon. Ben Cardin, Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee - Lankford Joins Bipartisan Letter Supporting Main Street Associations
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Sen. Steve Daines, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke today with leaders of Illinois Community Development Financial Institutions about how best to reach minority-owned & underserved businesses affected by the #COVID19 pandemic, & the barriers that these businesses are facing in accessing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Swalwell Leads 72 Members in Sending Letter to Sec. DeVos Urging Quick Release of Emergency Grants to All Students, including DACA Recipients
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Rep. Takano Statement on HHS Investigation Finding that HHS Officials Responding to Evacuees from Wuhan, China at March Air Reserve Base Lacked Proper Training and Equipment
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| April 27, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice unveils plan to reopen state: "West Virginia Strong -- The Comeback"
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Sen. Jim Justice
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