| March 23, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice issues "Stay At Home" order for all West Virginians
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| March 23, 2020
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Tweet - "It's no time for politics. We need to pass #coronavirus legislation today. The package we're working on would give immediate relief to families & make sure small businesses can keep their employees. The lives & livelihoods of people are at risk, so we must act now. @MorningsMaria"
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Sen. John Barrasso
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Colorado Delegation Members Urge President Trump to Approve National Guard Assistance in Colorado to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Durbin Calls On Senate To Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 23, 2020
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Committee Democrats Roll Out Legislation to Provide Comprehensive Stimulus and Public Policy Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Maxine Waters
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| March 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Quality, affordable health insurance for every American has never seemed as important as it does right now. And yet today, as the Affordable Care Act turns 10 years old, Republicans continue to fight in court to dismantle the ACA & kick 20 million Americans off their insurance."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 23, 2020
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Tweet - "The Senate is working to address the coronavirus crisis, & we're going to do it in a timely way -- but it has to be bipartisan. Sen. McConnell made the decision to go it alone on this last bill -- now we're dealing with the natural outcome of his decision."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Make no mistake: Congress is working to get relief to families & small businesses fast. After Katrina, we let banks push back loan payments so businesses could cover expenses & keep employees. We need the same flexibility nationwide during this crisis so businesses can hold on."
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| March 23, 2020
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Slotkin Issues Statement Supporting Gov. Whitmer's "Stay Home, Stay Safe' Order for Michigan
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin
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| March 23, 2020
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Sen. Cramer Statement on Democrats Again Refusing to Advance the COVID--19 Phase Three Relief Package
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| March 23, 2020
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Reps. Pressley & Omar Introduce Bold Plan to Cancel Student Debt Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Grassley Discusses Democrats' Filibuster of Coronavirus Aid Package with Hugh Hewitt
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| March 23, 2020
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Sen. Cramer Statement on Democrats Refusing to Advance the COVID--19 Phase Three Relief Package
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| March 23, 2020
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Gov. Justice orders West Virginians to stay home; announces statewide day of prayer and more
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to Assistant Secretary Johnson, Administration for Children and Families and Acting-Director Laura Rogers, Office on Violence Against Women - Coons, colleagues urge Administration to help victims and survivors of domestic violence during coronavirus pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Shaheen, Hassan Announce New Legislation to Scale Up Made in America Production of Medical Supplies and Personal Protective Equipment For Hospitals and Health Care Workers
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Kildee Leads 52 Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck
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Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rose Leads Bipartisan Push of 15 NY Reps. Pushing for Cost of Living Adjustments to Coronavirus Stimulus Bill
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Rep. Ted Budd Leads Bill to Expand Health Care Access During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Chip Roy, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Leads Legislation To Offer Small Business Contractors Relief During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 23, 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, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Kim, NJ Delegation Call on Congressional Leadership to Prioritize Community Disaster Relief Funds
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Hudson Praises Textile Coalition Joining Coronavirus Response
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Rep. Richard Hudson
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| March 23, 2020
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Larsen: Major Disaster Declaration Makes Critical Federal Aid Available for Washingtonians
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| March 23, 2020
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Velazquez Seeks Housing Relief During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - Massachusetts Delegation Asks Census Bureau to Allow Colleges and Universities to Report on All Students Using Administrative Data
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Rep. Richard Neal, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Ways and Means Contributions to House Democrats' Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| March 23, 2020
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Congressman Steven Horsford Sends Letter to Pelosi, McCarthy Supporting $2,000 Minimum Cash Payments to American Families
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Rep. Steven Horsford
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - U.S. Representatives Angie Craig, Pete Stauber and Jared Huffman Fight for Special Education Funding in Response to Coronavirus, School Closures
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Rep. Susie Lee, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Merkley, Colleagues Announce New Legislation to Boost American Production of Medical Supplies to Battle Coronavirus
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| March 23, 2020
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Key Actions In The Fight Against COVID-19
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Rep. Adrian Smith
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis Sends Letter to President Trump Supporting Governor Cooper's Disaster Declaration Request
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| March 23, 2020
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Rep. Rogers: Speaker Pelosi's Proposal is "Left-Wing Nonsense"
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Rep. Hal Rogers
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| March 23, 2020
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Congresswoman Angie Craig Introduces Bill Providing No Interest Loans for Small Businesses
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Rep. Angie Craig
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| March 23, 2020
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Reps. Pressley & Tlaib Introduce Legislation to Protect Individuals Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 23, 2020
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Discusses Coronavirus In NY
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee - Golden Calls on Congressional Leaders to Take Bold, Targeted Action to Benefit Mainers in Third Coronavirus Bill
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Rep. Jared Golden
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| March 23, 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 - Rep. Nadler Leads Letter Calling for Emergency Financial Assistance for Port Authority
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Sen. Andy Kim, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Dingell Supports Governor Whitmer Ordering "Stay Home, Stay Safe"
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Rep. Debbie Dingell
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| March 23, 2020
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Bill Would Waive Fees for Stranded Travelers
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Rep. Chris Smith, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Maine Delegation Pushes for Expanded Access to Meals for Low-Income Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jared Golden, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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Daines: We Must Work and Stand Together to Provide Relief to Workers, Families, Small Businesses and Healthcare Professionals Now
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| March 22, 2020
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Reps. Huffman, Torres Small Call for Expanding Telephone Services Reimbursement for Community Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics
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Rep. Jared Huffman
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| March 22, 2020
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Daines Leading Charge on Accelerated Drug Development, Manufacturing for Coronavirus
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| March 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas - Congressman Gonzalez Calls on Texas Governor Abbott to Issue a Statewide Shelter-In-Place Order
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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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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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Hon. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response for the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - South Texas Congressmen Urge FEMA Administrator Gaynor, CDC Director Redfield and HHS Secretary Azar to Equip Texas Hospitals with Lifesaving Medical Supplies
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Norton Urges Department of Justice to Apply First Step Act to D.C. Inmates in Federal Bureau of Prisons, as Congress Intended, in Light of Coronavirus
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Rep. Eleanor Norton
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| March 22, 2020
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Capito Statement on Failed Cloture Vote on Motion to Proceed to Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Shelley Capito
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| March 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Morin, Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and the Hon. Robert Anthony Dixon, U.S. Marshal for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia - Norton Urges D.C. Court, U.S. Marshals Service to Ensure Safety of Personnel and Inmates During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Eleanor Norton
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| March 22, 2020
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DeLauro Statement on Latest Senate Republicans' Coronavirus Bill
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "In this fight against coronavirus, we must listen to our nation's scientists. My op-ed in the @Suntimes :"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "We voted no on the McConnell-GOP bill because among other problems it includes huge bailouts without protections for people and workers and without accountability, and because it shortchanges our hospitals and healthcare workers who need our help. These changes need to be made."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Durbin, Duckworth Press CMS To Approve Illinois' Request To Expand Health Services Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Community Health Centers are a critical resource for millions of Americans-especially during this severe coronavirus outbreak. To ensure that the nation's most vulnerable communities still have access to care during this crisis, Congress must increase funding to CHCs immediately."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 22, 2020
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Chicago Sun Times - In coronavirus fight, side with the scientists
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Our vote on the third coronavirus stimulus package has now been pushed to 6pm ET. This bill needs to be completed on a bipartisan basis -- as of now, Senator McConnell's bill is not meeting that basic threshold."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Joining @SenatorBennet in his call for increased federal funding for schools & school employees -- cafeteria workers, bus drivers, & custodians -- who are serving in various capacities as frontline responders to the coronavirus outbreak."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "I spoke to FAA Admin Dickson about quickly resolving operations issues at @fly2midway & ensure FAA is testing air traffic controllers at tower. FAA must be ready to respond to outbreaks at airports, should they occur, so we can continue to safely operate essential travel needs."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "I sat in meetings across the table from Democrat colleagues negotiating a bipartisan bill to help provide direct relief to the American people. Yet, tonight, Democrats voted to block the bill. I'm ready to keep working, but it's time to check politics at the door."
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "To recap: Democrats just blocked a bill that would provide direct cash payments to Americans who need it most -- like hourly workers. Not to mention funding to help support health care workers who are on the front lines. I hope Dems can put politics aside and work with us."
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth and I are calling on the Trump Administration to use its Defense Protection Act authorities to help bring home Illinoisans & other Americans who are still stranded overseas. We can & must do more to bring these Americans home."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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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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Tweet - "I just spoke in the Senate about how we're making progress on a bill. The McConnell-GOP bill includes huge bailouts without protections for people and workers and without accountability. It has shortfalls of money for our hospitals & medical workers. This needs to be changed."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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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 - "This morning I hosted a meeting with congressional leadership and Sec. Mnuchin. It is time to come together, finalize the results of our bipartisan discussions, and get the CARES Act to the President's desk."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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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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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 - "During a pandemic, families shouldn't have to worry about defaulting on their student loans. The next coronavirus response package should: Halt monthly payments of loans Cancel at least $10k of student debt for borrowers Shield borrowers from federal offsets"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats' political posturing just delayed the next installment of bipartisan coronavirus relief."
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 22, 2020
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Ernst Provides Update on Additional COVID-19 Relief Efforts, Urges Iowans to "Stay Strong'
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "The American people expect us to act. If we fail, it will be because Senate Democrats are continuing to dither while the country expects bold, bipartisan action."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Our nation cannot afford this game of chicken. We cannot afford the cynical partisanship. This is a national emergency. Not a partisan opportunity. Doctors, nurses, small business employees, laid-off Americans, and vulnerable seniors need help right now."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "These are challenging times filled with a lot of stress and uncertainty. There may be more difficult days ahead, but we are going to come out on the other side of this. And every day we're seeing Americans across the country standing up to meet this challenge."
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "This partisan coronavirus stimulus package neglected hospitals, community health centers, health care workers, & first responders; it neglected state & local gov'ts, teachers, cafeteria workers, & bus drivers; it neglected small businesses, non-profits, & working class families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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