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March 21, 2020 Tweet - "We don't want industry bailouts unless we include strict conditions that put #WorkersFirst. No stock buybacks. No layoffs. No salary cuts for workers or salary increases for corporate executives." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Calvert Urges Deployment of Usns Mercy to Port of Los Angeles Rep. Ken Calvert
March 20, 2020 Young Working to Provide Relief for Indiana Small Businesses Sen. Todd Young
March 20, 2020 DeLauro, Pocan to Introduce Layoff Prevention Bills Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
March 20, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Coronavirus Impact On Workers With Illinois AFL-CIO Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 20, 2020 Sen. Cramer Outlines Agriculture Assistance in COVID--19 Phase Three Relief Package during Call with Producers, Elected Leaders Sen. Kevin Cramer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "We must stand up for all displaced workers (and we will). But let's get something straight. The major cruise lines sail under foreign flags to avoid paying the U.S. corporate tax rate. And now some want the American taxpayer to bail them out? Get. Lost." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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 - "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 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Golden, Pingree Push for Policies to Protect Workers, Families, and Small Businesses in Emergency Coronavirus Bill Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Chairs DeFazio, Doggett to Corporations: Put Workers First in Economic Recovery Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Davis Vela, Acting Dir. of the National Park Service - Norton Asks for National Park Service's Plan to Protect Workers At Outdoor Properties During Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Eleanor Norton
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "These stock buybacks, they infuriate me. The airline industry alone bought back $13 billion in their own stock over the last two years. That money could have been there to help the workers and to help the airlines out of this. #WorkersFirst" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "From @SpeakerPelosi and me: We are beginning to review Senator McConnell's proposal and on first reading, it is not at all pro-worker and instead puts corporations way ahead of workers. #WorkersFirst" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "#WorkersFirst" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Important update I just announced a proposal to move back the tax filing date this year. With #COVID, the last thing on Americans' minds is filing taxes. This will give taxpayers & accountants relief during the busy season so they can practice safety measures like teleworking." Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Help Protect Domestic Food Supply During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Bill Cassidy, ...
March 19, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Unemployment Insurance Claims Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 19, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Clarke Letter to Speaker Pelosi: Stimulus Package Must Protect American Workers' Jobs Rep. Yvette Clarke
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We don't want bailouts unless they're used for workers, unless the industries keep all their employees, unless they don't cut salaries of their employees, and unless they are not allowed to buy back their own stocks or raise corporate salaries. #WorkersFirst" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) is Interviewed about the Stimulus Bill in Congress Sen. Bill Cassidy
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "No one should have to worry about missing a paycheck if they or a loved one becomes sick - especially during this unprecedented coronavirus pandemic. But sadly, every single Senate Republican voted against a bill to give all workers paid family leave yesterday." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Two Words: Workers First!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Congressional Democrats are united in our commitment to using all tools available to fight the coronavirus outbreak like the health crisis it is & make sure workers are protected from the loss of a paycheck or that no family falls into financial ruin because of this pandemic." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "This crisis is moving fast. Our health system is under strain and our economy is hurting. It is critical that we act swiftly and boldly to stabilize our economy, preserve Americans' jobs, get money to workers and families, & keep up our fight on the health front." Sen. Mitch McConnell
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March 21, 2020 Tweet - "We don't want industry bailouts unless we include strict conditions that put #WorkersFirst. No stock buybacks. No layoffs. No salary cuts for workers or salary increases for corporate executives." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 20, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Calvert Urges Deployment of Usns Mercy to Port of Los Angeles Rep.Ken Calvert
March 20, 2020 Young Working to Provide Relief for Indiana Small Businesses Sen.Todd Young
March 20, 2020 DeLauro, Pocan to Introduce Layoff Prevention Bills Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
March 20, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Coronavirus Impact On Workers With Illinois AFL-CIO Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 20, 2020 Sen. Cramer Outlines Agriculture Assistance in COVID--19 Phase Three Relief Package during Call with Producers, Elected Leaders Sen.Kevin Cramer
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "We must stand up for all displaced workers (and we will). But let's get something straight. The major cruise lines sail under foreign flags to avoid paying the U.S. corporate tax rate. And now some want the American taxpayer to bail them out? Get. Lost." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
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 - "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 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Golden, Pingree Push for Policies to Protect Workers, Families, and Small Businesses in Emergency Coronavirus Bill Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Chairs DeFazio, Doggett to Corporations: Put Workers First in Economic Recovery Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Davis Vela, Acting Dir. of the National Park Service - Norton Asks for National Park Service's Plan to Protect Workers At Outdoor Properties During Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Eleanor Norton
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "These stock buybacks, they infuriate me. The airline industry alone bought back $13 billion in their own stock over the last two years. That money could have been there to help the workers and to help the airlines out of this. #WorkersFirst" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "From @SpeakerPelosi and me: We are beginning to review Senator McConnell's proposal and on first reading, it is not at all pro-worker and instead puts corporations way ahead of workers. #WorkersFirst" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "#WorkersFirst" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Important update I just announced a proposal to move back the tax filing date this year. With #COVID, the last thing on Americans' minds is filing taxes. This will give taxpayers & accountants relief during the busy season so they can practice safety measures like teleworking." Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Help Protect Domestic Food Supply During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Bill Cassidy, ...
March 19, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Unemployment Insurance Claims Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 19, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Clarke Letter to Speaker Pelosi: Stimulus Package Must Protect American Workers' Jobs Rep.Yvette Clarke
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We don't want bailouts unless they're used for workers, unless the industries keep all their employees, unless they don't cut salaries of their employees, and unless they are not allowed to buy back their own stocks or raise corporate salaries. #WorkersFirst" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) is Interviewed about the Stimulus Bill in Congress Sen.Bill Cassidy
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "No one should have to worry about missing a paycheck if they or a loved one becomes sick - especially during this unprecedented coronavirus pandemic. But sadly, every single Senate Republican voted against a bill to give all workers paid family leave yesterday." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Two Words: Workers First!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Congressional Democrats are united in our commitment to using all tools available to fight the coronavirus outbreak like the health crisis it is & make sure workers are protected from the loss of a paycheck or that no family falls into financial ruin because of this pandemic." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "This crisis is moving fast. Our health system is under strain and our economy is hurting. It is critical that we act swiftly and boldly to stabilize our economy, preserve Americans' jobs, get money to workers and families, & keep up our fight on the health front." Sen.Mitch McConnell
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