| May 11, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenatorLeahy , @SenatorCardin , @ChrisVanHollen , @RepKarenBass , & I are calling for the immediate release of 3 Cameroonian journalists -- Amadou Vamoulké, Tsi Conrad, & Thomas Awah Junior -- from jail on politically-motivated charges. Pres. Biya must respect freedom of speech."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Rep. Axne Leads Assistance Request for Rural Telehealth Providers and Patients
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth Pushes DoD to Improve Guidance on Allowing COVID-19 Survivors to Serve in Military
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - Ways and Means Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Requirement as Congress Intended
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Rep. Richard Neal, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Sens. Tillis & Burr, Reps. Rouzer, Bishop, Hudson & Murphy Request Assistance for North Carolina Pork Producers Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Tweet - "We need our best and brightest minds working toward a vaccine for #COVID19, and @TheWistar is lucky to have an Illinois native on their team as a Post Doctoral Fellow as part of their efforts to develop a vaccine."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 11, 2020
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Senate Passes Inhofe, Menendez Legislation That Would Work Towards Taiwan's Inclusion in WHO
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 11, 2020
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Wilson Introduces Bill to Suspend Deportations to Haiti During Pandemic
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Rep. Frederica Wilson
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| May 11, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces schedule for additional reopenings including indoor dining, retail stores, outdoor activities and more
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Department of Agriculture Secretary; Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary; and John Barsa, Us Agency for International Development Acting Administrator - Congressmen Panetta, Thompson Urge Administration to Invest in Global Food Security Programs
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Rep. GT Thompson, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to Todd Hauptli, President and CEO of American Association of Airport Executives, Tori Barnes, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy, Kevin Schmidt, Chair of the Security Manufacturers Coalition and Airports Consultants Council, Nicholas Calio, President and CEO of Airlines for America, Kevin Burke, President and CEO of Airports Council International - North America, and Tom Farmer, Chairman of the Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee - Wicker Seeks Stakeholder Input on TSA Budget and Operations
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Sen. Roger Wicker
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Neil Jacobs, Acting Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Wicker Requests NOAA's Plan for Hazardous Weather Communication During Pandemic
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Sen. Roger Wicker
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| May 10, 2020
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The Washington Post - FISA needs reform. Our amendment would do that -- and protect constitutional rights.
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Sen. Mike Lee
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| May 10, 2020
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McCaul Urges Congressional Leadership to Support Cutting Edge Semiconductor Manufacturing in the United States
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Rep. Michael McCaul
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| May 10, 2020
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Senator Hassan, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Assist Renters During COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| May 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans need to focus like a laser on saving small businesses, rescuing hospitals, increasing testing, and helping people and workers and families. Not protecting big corporations from liability when they put frontline workers in harm's way."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 10, 2020
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Transcript of Pelosi Interview on GRAY TV's Full Court Press with Greta Van Susteren
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| May 10, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 10th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 10, 2020
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Cardin, Booker Release Plan to Prevent Underserved & Underbanked Small Businesses from Falling Further Behind During the COVID-19 Economic Crisis
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| May 10, 2020
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Washington Post - Leahy, Lee: FISA needs reform. Our amendment would do that -- and protect constitutional rights.
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Sen. Mike Lee, ...
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| May 9, 2020
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Klobuchar, Duckworth, Scott, Braun Announce Bipartisan Bill to Help New Parents Receive CARES Act Economic Impact Payments This Year
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 9, 2020
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Tweet - "As Congress debates further legislation in response to #COVID19, we must keep in mind that our highest priority must be protecting the health and safety of our fellow Americans -- and that means protecting workers from being exposed to #COVID19 on the job."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 9, 2020
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Tweet - "This is what Republican Senator Lamar Alexander from TN said on testing: "Not nearly enough" "There is no safe path forward to combat the novel coronavirus without adequate testing." President Trump: You need an adequate national testing strategy NOW."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 9, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 9th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Pres. Trump said testing "isn't necessary"!? Americans are sick and dying and losing jobs Testing is the best tool we have now to fight this virus, know who is infected or exposed, know when to re-open He needs an adequate national testing strategy NOW"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 9, 2020
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Blog: Our Road to Recovery
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Sen. Ted Cruz
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| May 8, 2020
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Ahead of Mother's Day, Scott & Duckworth Announce Bill to Speed Up New Parents Receiving CARES Act Stimulus Checks
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Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "I was glad to be back in Washington this week. In times of crisis, Congress is an essential industry for Americans. If we're asking nurses, grocery workers, truck drivers, & other Americans to go into work, their elected officials certainly should as well."
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Sen. John Thune
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| May 8, 2020
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Chairman Takano Meets with VVA National President John Rowan to Discuss How Vietnam Veterans are Staying Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Kaldec, Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response for the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Murray, HELP Democrats Demand Transparency from Key Trump Official In COVID-19 Response After Reports of Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "South Dakota is proud Ellsworth AFB is the preferred choice for hosting the future B-21, ensuring the base's contribution to our national security for decades come.; Reminder: B-21 basing scoping comment period closes tomorrow."
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Sen. John Thune
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| May 8, 2020
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Chairman Risch Celebrates 75th Anniversary of VE Day, End of WWII in Europe
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Sen. Jim Risch
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to 60 World Leaders - Risch, Menendez, Engel, McCaul Encourage World Leaders to Support Taiwan's Participation in WHO
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Sen. Jim Risch, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Senators Collins, Sinema Outline Key Recommendations for CMS Commission to Protect Residents of Nursing Homes
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Senator Collins Announces $3 Million in Additional LIHEAP Funding for Maine
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| May 8, 2020
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Hoeven Statement in Observance of 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 8, 2020
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Boyle Introduces Resolution Calling for World Bank to Lead Global Recovery Effort
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Rep. Brendan Boyle
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of the Dept. of Transportation, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Homeland Security, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Leaders Urge DOT & DHS Establish an Aviation Working Group to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Wyden, Brown, Schatz, Casey Announce Legislation to Provide Emergency Cash Assistance to Low-Income Families and Individuals
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Klobuchar Urges Administration to Address Rapid Outbreaks of Coronavirus at State Prisons and Jails
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| May 8, 2020
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Tester, Moran introduce legislation to expand protections for military families impacted by COVID-19
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Collins, King Announce Nearly $5 Million to Expand COVID-19 Testing in Maine
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats Condemn Trump's Plans to Cut Russian Deterrence Initiative to Fund Border Wall
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Rep. Dina Titus, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Engel & McCaul Joint Statement on Afghanistan Violence
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Rep. Michael McCaul, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Cole Joins Bipartisan Introduction of Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
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Rep. Don Bacon, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Waters, Heck and Brown Introduce Legislation to Provide Emergency Rental Assistance During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Maxine Waters, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - House Chairs Press Trump Administration to Rescind Policies that Delay Release of Migrant Children
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Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Shaheen Slams Pick of Political Fundraiser to Lead Postal Service, Threat to Rural Delivery
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| May 8, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads Fight to Help State and Local Governments Provide Paid Leave to Police, Firefighters, and Other Workers During Pandemic
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| May 8, 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 - Shaheen Calls on Trump Admin to Immediately Provide Late Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness to Small Businesses
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Murkowski Urges Federal Agencies to Coordinate to Ensure PPE for Firefighters
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| May 8, 2020
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Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group to Help Families of First Responders Who Have Lost Their Lives to COVID-19
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| May 8, 2020
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Gov. Ricketts Praises North Omaha Leaders for Work to Fight Virus, Urges Nebraskans to Take Health Assessment
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Sen. Pete Ricketts
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| May 8, 2020
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Memo to Reporters and Editors from the offices of Senators Casey and Wyden
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Bustos Leads Illinois Congressional Delegation in Call for Extension of National Guard Coronavirus Response Efforts
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Fighting to Secure Emergency Relief for U.S. Postal Service Amid Economic Fallout From Pandemic
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| May 8, 2020
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Reps. Schneider, Cole, Finkenauer, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Health Workforce Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Don Bacon, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Casey, Whitehouse Propose Bill to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Casey Introduces "Farmers Feeding Families Act' to Connect Farms and Food Banks
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Blumenthal, Senators Urge DOD to Enhance Mental Health Care Resources for Servicemembers & Families Amid Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Sooronbay Jeenbekov, President of Kyrgyzstan - Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Kyrgyzstan President to Release Prisoners
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Palmer Demands Accountability for Rep. Schiff over Russia Lies
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Rep. Gary Palmer
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| May 8, 2020
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King, Pingree Highlight Resources Available for Addiction and Mental Health Services
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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RI Delegation Announces Help for RI Farmers & Hungry Families
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Senate Dems Unveil Comprehensive COVID-19 International Response and Recovery Act
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Collins, Brown Lead Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Our Nation's Teachers
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Students, professors, & universities are trying to make the most of their online classes despite the financial & academic uncertainties brought on by the #COVID19 pandemic. Spoke w/ @NorthwesternU President yesterday to discuss Higher Ed's response during this crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "For kids, a sudden shift in their daily routines can be unsettling. Great to see the Carbondale Public Library start a reading program to help kids learn about essential workers and understand the importance of kindness during this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Pleased to announce $700M in new federal funds for IL hospitals treating highest number of #COVID19 patients. This is in addition to billions more for IL health providers in rural areas, children's hospitals, & clinics that we've already received. I will continue to fight for IL."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - ". @ChuckGrassley & I spoke this week with Attorney General Barr about efforts to combat #COVID19 in federal prisons, which are particularly susceptible to this pandemic. @TheJusticeDept & @OfficialFBOP must do more to ensure health & safety of prison staff & incarcerated persons."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 8, 2020
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Peters, Stabenow Announce Over $28 Million in Funding for Grand Rapids Transit Services
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Reed Introduces State & Local Emergency Stabilization Fund Act
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Sen. Jack Reed
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dep. of Homeland Security - Duckworth Calls on Independent Watchdog to Investigate FEMA's Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Our National Service organizations are a valuable untapped resource that could go a long way in the fight against #COVID19 Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @SenateDems colleagues to introduce a plan to expand @AmeriCorps in response to this pandemic. #Stand4Service"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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