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March 20, 2020 Letter to the Leadership - Barragán Urges Emergency Funding for Community Health Centers Rep. Nanette Barragán
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "The CARES Act would deliver direct financial help. Senate Republicans want to put cash in Americans' hands. No tangled Washington process. No piles of forms for laid-off workers or families to fill out. Money for hardworking families. From the middle class on down. Period." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 DeLauro, Pocan to Introduce Layoff Prevention Bills Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Cantwell, Murray, Washington State Lawmakers Urge President Trump to Issue Major Disaster Declaration to Address Coronavirus Rep. Adam Smith, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today, I talked to President Trump on the phone about fighting for public health: I urged him to IMMEDIATELY use the Defense Production Act to get ventilators and other critical medical equipment to those who need it. He told me he would do it. We need this now!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "This third relief package - rising towards $1 trillion - is ambitious & will require Congress to work together on a bipartisan basis. Let's prove to the American people that we can rise to meet this challenge. We owe them nothing less." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Too many Americans are drowning in student loan debt. As we seek to address the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Congress must include measures to provide relief for student borrowers." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "During these difficult times -- we should all be thankful for the helpers in our lives. The nurses, doctors, first responders, grocery store workers, and many others who are sacrificing so much to help others right now." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Our Senate proposal would provide the quickest possible access to desperately-needed liquidity for small businesses across our nation. A rapid injection of cash to help small businesses survive this crisis and help workers continue to get paid." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Rep. Courtney Statement On Senate GOP Coronavirus Bill Rep. Joe Courtney
March 20, 2020 Arkansas Delegation Applauds Swift Approval of Disaster Declaration to Support State's Small Businesses Rep. James Hill, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Durbin, Duckworth Join 165 Members Of Congress In Calling For Billions In Community Health Center Funding To Tackle Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. John Garamendi, ...
March 20, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice orders more closures; calls for increased blood donations Sen. Jim Justice
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' proposal, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, will get cash assistance in the hands of individuals and families and rush urgent relief for small businesses and their employees:" Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "The main thing the Senate is focused on right now is providing relief for workers, families, and small businesses -- people who are really feeling the crunch out there right now. We're making good headway." Sen. John Thune
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans and @POTUS have a common goal: to get relief to American workers, families, & small businesses as rapidly as possible. We're going to stay at this until we can pass a bipartisan bill out of the Senate." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 As the Coronavirus Outbreak Creates Historic Disruptions, Hirono and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to the Ballot Box Sen. Mazie Hirono
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "All hands on deck. We're working together to get necessary help to Americans whose futures are being impacted by #COVID." Sen. John Thune
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, I introduced the CARES Act: Senate Republicans' bold plan to help combat the health and economic challenges of the coronavirus. Urgent bipartisan discussions are continuing on all four components. The Senate is here, we are working, and we need to deliver." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke to @foxandfriends this morning on how Congress' coronavirus legislation is a rescue operation for our country. The American people expect Congress to act & to do it in a bipartisan way. We need all hands on deck to deal with & recover from the #coronavirus." Sen. John Barrasso
March 20, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - In Midst of Covid-19 Pandemic, Baldwin, Colleagues, Call on President Trump to End Efforts to Sabotage the Affordable Care Act Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Grassley Supports Reynolds Request for Federal Disaster Assistance for Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 20, 2020 Delegation Applauds SBA Approval of Economic Injury Disaster Loan Funding for South Dakota Sen. John Thune, ...
March 20, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Illinois Shelter-In-Place Order Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 20, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Coronavirus Impact On Workers With Illinois AFL-CIO Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "New Mexico has launched a one-stop website for COVID-19 resources. Visit http://NewMexico.gov to stay informed and engaged on the latest news, updates, and resources. Together, we can get through this public health crisis. https://newmexico.gov" Sen. Ben Luján
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "The nation's needs and expectations are clear. Workers, families, small businesses, and the foundations of our economy itself need swift action. And in the Senate, swift means bipartisan. We're going to stay until we get this done." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With Illinois Hospitals Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Larson Demands Trump and DOD Rapidly Increase Production of Medical Equipment Rep. John Larson
March 20, 2020 Marshall Welcomes Additional Medical Supply to Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall
March 20, 2020 In Midst Of Pandemic, Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Call On President Trump To End Efforts To Sabotage The Affordable Care Act Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump told me today he'll IMMEDIATELY use Defense Production Act to get critical medical equipment made & into the hands of those who need it We need this now--Hospitals in NY & nationwide need tests, ventilators, personal protective equipment, more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump just approved a major disaster declaration for New York to fight coronavirus. Sen. @GillibrandNY and I pushed for this! FEMA needs to get to work NOW to open these MANY billions in direct aid for New York and individuals to help save lives and protect public health." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Unveil New Plan To Cancel Student Loan Payments For Duration Of Coronavirus Emergency Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "When I talked to President Trump today: I said we need to put #WorkersFirst--we don't want bailouts unless they're used for workers He explicitly told me he would oppose companies using bailouts on stock buybacks--even though that's not in Senator McConnell's bill This is vital" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "I've heard from families. From people who are isolated. Who have sick loved ones in nursing homes and can't enter to see them. Who fight their whole life to build a small business and they may be wiped out. The urgency of doing something big and bold NOW is so, so, so important." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "This is one of the worst crises we've faced. We must act quickly, strongly to help people and workers. Senator McConnell's bill is not pro-worker at all. It puts corporations ahead of people. Democrats are united in fighting to put public health, people, and #WorkersFirst." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Recent reports of foreign actors weaponizing disinformation to undermine government efforts to inform the public are deeply troubling when sharing accurate, timely info about coronavirus is vital to the health & safety of Americans. The @StateDept must take this seriously." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Even in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic, there are troubling signs the Trump Administration's @DHSgov is moving to deport #Dreamers from the only home they've ever known." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "To our thousands of doctors and nurses and medical workers in New York and across the country fighting to help sick patients: Thank you. God bless you. The nation owes a great debt to your courage and willingness to answer the call to serve." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 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:" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - ". @GovPritzker 's stay-at-home order is critical to slowing the spread of COVID-19. This pandemic will continue to disrupt our daily lives, but it is more important than ever for Illinoisans to follow official health and safety guidance. Our actions today will save lives tomorrow." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 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 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 20, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump, @SecPompeo , and Secretary @EsperDoD should be using every tool in the toolbox to help U.S. citizens stranded abroad." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Pascrell Leads 110 Colleagues Demanding Support for First Responders Rep. Linda Sánchez, ...
March 20, 2020 Shaheen Introducing Legislation to Provide Child Care and Elder Care to Health Care Workers to Help Respond to Coronavirus Surge Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
March 20, 2020 Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Peters Pushes for REAL ID Extension Sen. Gary Peters
March 20, 2020 Moulton Forms Coronavirus Advisory Team Rep. Seth Moulton
March 20, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Announces Small Businesses and Nonprofits Eligible for SBA Coronavirus Relief Loans Rep. Angie Craig
Date Title Politician
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Leadership - Barragán Urges Emergency Funding for Community Health Centers Rep.Nanette Barragán
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "The CARES Act would deliver direct financial help. Senate Republicans want to put cash in Americans' hands. No tangled Washington process. No piles of forms for laid-off workers or families to fill out. Money for hardworking families. From the middle class on down. Period." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 DeLauro, Pocan to Introduce Layoff Prevention Bills Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Cantwell, Murray, Washington State Lawmakers Urge President Trump to Issue Major Disaster Declaration to Address Coronavirus Rep.Adam Smith, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today, I talked to President Trump on the phone about fighting for public health: I urged him to IMMEDIATELY use the Defense Production Act to get ventilators and other critical medical equipment to those who need it. He told me he would do it. We need this now!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "This third relief package - rising towards $1 trillion - is ambitious & will require Congress to work together on a bipartisan basis. Let's prove to the American people that we can rise to meet this challenge. We owe them nothing less." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Too many Americans are drowning in student loan debt. As we seek to address the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Congress must include measures to provide relief for student borrowers." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "During these difficult times -- we should all be thankful for the helpers in our lives. The nurses, doctors, first responders, grocery store workers, and many others who are sacrificing so much to help others right now." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Our Senate proposal would provide the quickest possible access to desperately-needed liquidity for small businesses across our nation. A rapid injection of cash to help small businesses survive this crisis and help workers continue to get paid." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Rep. Courtney Statement On Senate GOP Coronavirus Bill Rep.Joe Courtney
March 20, 2020 Arkansas Delegation Applauds Swift Approval of Disaster Declaration to Support State's Small Businesses Rep.James Hill, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Durbin, Duckworth Join 165 Members Of Congress In Calling For Billions In Community Health Center Funding To Tackle Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.John Garamendi, ...
March 20, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice orders more closures; calls for increased blood donations Sen.Jim Justice
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' proposal, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, will get cash assistance in the hands of individuals and families and rush urgent relief for small businesses and their employees:" Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "The main thing the Senate is focused on right now is providing relief for workers, families, and small businesses -- people who are really feeling the crunch out there right now. We're making good headway." Sen.John Thune
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans and @POTUS have a common goal: to get relief to American workers, families, & small businesses as rapidly as possible. We're going to stay at this until we can pass a bipartisan bill out of the Senate." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 As the Coronavirus Outbreak Creates Historic Disruptions, Hirono and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to the Ballot Box Sen.Mazie Hirono
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "All hands on deck. We're working together to get necessary help to Americans whose futures are being impacted by #COVID." Sen.John Thune
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, I introduced the CARES Act: Senate Republicans' bold plan to help combat the health and economic challenges of the coronavirus. Urgent bipartisan discussions are continuing on all four components. The Senate is here, we are working, and we need to deliver." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke to @foxandfriends this morning on how Congress' coronavirus legislation is a rescue operation for our country. The American people expect Congress to act & to do it in a bipartisan way. We need all hands on deck to deal with & recover from the #coronavirus." Sen.John Barrasso
March 20, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - In Midst of Covid-19 Pandemic, Baldwin, Colleagues, Call on President Trump to End Efforts to Sabotage the Affordable Care Act Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Grassley Supports Reynolds Request for Federal Disaster Assistance for Iowa Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 20, 2020 Delegation Applauds SBA Approval of Economic Injury Disaster Loan Funding for South Dakota Sen.John Thune, ...
March 20, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Illinois Shelter-In-Place Order Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 20, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Coronavirus Impact On Workers With Illinois AFL-CIO Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "New Mexico has launched a one-stop website for COVID-19 resources. Visit http://NewMexico.gov to stay informed and engaged on the latest news, updates, and resources. Together, we can get through this public health crisis. https://newmexico.gov" Sen.Ben Luján
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "The nation's needs and expectations are clear. Workers, families, small businesses, and the foundations of our economy itself need swift action. And in the Senate, swift means bipartisan. We're going to stay until we get this done." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 20, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of Coronavirus With Illinois Hospitals Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Larson Demands Trump and DOD Rapidly Increase Production of Medical Equipment Rep.John Larson
March 20, 2020 Marshall Welcomes Additional Medical Supply to Kansas Sen.Roger Marshall
March 20, 2020 In Midst Of Pandemic, Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Call On President Trump To End Efforts To Sabotage The Affordable Care Act Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump told me today he'll IMMEDIATELY use Defense Production Act to get critical medical equipment made & into the hands of those who need it We need this now--Hospitals in NY & nationwide need tests, ventilators, personal protective equipment, more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump just approved a major disaster declaration for New York to fight coronavirus. Sen. @GillibrandNY and I pushed for this! FEMA needs to get to work NOW to open these MANY billions in direct aid for New York and individuals to help save lives and protect public health." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Unveil New Plan To Cancel Student Loan Payments For Duration Of Coronavirus Emergency Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "When I talked to President Trump today: I said we need to put #WorkersFirst--we don't want bailouts unless they're used for workers He explicitly told me he would oppose companies using bailouts on stock buybacks--even though that's not in Senator McConnell's bill This is vital" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "I've heard from families. From people who are isolated. Who have sick loved ones in nursing homes and can't enter to see them. Who fight their whole life to build a small business and they may be wiped out. The urgency of doing something big and bold NOW is so, so, so important." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "This is one of the worst crises we've faced. We must act quickly, strongly to help people and workers. Senator McConnell's bill is not pro-worker at all. It puts corporations ahead of people. Democrats are united in fighting to put public health, people, and #WorkersFirst." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Recent reports of foreign actors weaponizing disinformation to undermine government efforts to inform the public are deeply troubling when sharing accurate, timely info about coronavirus is vital to the health & safety of Americans. The @StateDept must take this seriously." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "Even in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic, there are troubling signs the Trump Administration's @DHSgov is moving to deport #Dreamers from the only home they've ever known." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "To our thousands of doctors and nurses and medical workers in New York and across the country fighting to help sick patients: Thank you. God bless you. The nation owes a great debt to your courage and willingness to answer the call to serve." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 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:" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - ". @GovPritzker 's stay-at-home order is critical to slowing the spread of COVID-19. This pandemic will continue to disrupt our daily lives, but it is more important than ever for Illinoisans to follow official health and safety guidance. Our actions today will save lives tomorrow." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 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 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 20, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump, @SecPompeo , and Secretary @EsperDoD should be using every tool in the toolbox to help U.S. citizens stranded abroad." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Pascrell Leads 110 Colleagues Demanding Support for First Responders Rep.Linda Sánchez, ...
March 20, 2020 Shaheen Introducing Legislation to Provide Child Care and Elder Care to Health Care Workers to Help Respond to Coronavirus Surge Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
March 20, 2020 Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Peters Pushes for REAL ID Extension Sen.Gary Peters
March 20, 2020 Moulton Forms Coronavirus Advisory Team Rep.Seth Moulton
March 20, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Announces Small Businesses and Nonprofits Eligible for SBA Coronavirus Relief Loans Rep.Angie Craig
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