| 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 - "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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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 - "President Trump has not utilized the federal government's entire authority under the Defense Production Act, so I have introduced legislation that requires the President to do so in order to quickly produce medical supplies hospitals, including #PPE for health care workers."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Our economic stimulus response should be bipartisan and we must put workers first and provide our hospitals with the support they need. Instead, Mitch McConnell wants to provide a corporate bailout slush fund without accountability. Let's fix this, get it right and get it done."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| March 22, 2020
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Rep. Calvert Applauds Decision to Deploy the Usns Mercy to Los Angeles
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Rep. Ken Calvert
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "The economic stimulus response must support workers & small businesses who need it. If big corporations want help, we shouldn't give them a bailout or slush fund. Stop doing stock buybacks that benefit the wealthy & commit to start putting workers first."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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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 - "I just introduced legislation requiring Trump to trigger the DPA so we can massively scale up production of Made in America medical supplies, including #PPE, that our hospitals and health care workers need to save lives."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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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 - "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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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces 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. Tammy Baldwin
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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 - "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 Democratic Colleague - Dear Colleague on Update on Coronavirus Bill Negotiation
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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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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Sen. Coons on third stimulus package negotiations: "There are still big problems.'
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Sen. Chris Coons
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| March 22, 2020
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Sen. Coons backs expanded charitable giving deduction in coronavirus aid bill
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Sen. Chris Coons
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| March 22, 2020
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Sen. Coons on third stimulus package negotiations: "There are still big problems.'
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Sen. Chris Coons
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| March 22, 2020
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Sen. Coons on vote against Republican-authored COVID-19 response package
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Sen. Chris Coons
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| March 22, 2020
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A Message to NH Families: An Update on Efforts to Respond to COVID-19
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Oversight Committee warns of shortages of protective equipment and medical supplies
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Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Tillis Co-Sponsored Bill Protecting GI Bill Benefits for Student Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis Signed Into Law
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Meng Seeks Personal Protective Equipment and Prescription Drug Refills to be Addressed in Congress' Third Coronavirus Bill
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 21, 2020
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Moran, Tester Legislative Fix to Protect GI Bill Benefits Signed Into Law
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Van Hollen, Brown Announce Legislation to Cap Consumer Lending Rates During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 21, 2020
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Van Hollen, Baldwin, Shaheen Call for No Junk Plans Act and Enrollment Assistance in Economic Stimulus Assistance Response Legislation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 21, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Walgreens CEO
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2020
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Mask Legislation Introduced by Bacon, Tonko and Langevin Included in Third Supplemental Bill introduced Last Week
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Rep. Don Bacon
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| March 21, 2020
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Smith to White House: Allow Doctors Flexibility to Give Key Meds Prior to Test Results
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Rep. Chris Smith
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - ICYMI: Brown, Van Hollen Announce Legislation to Cap Consumer Lending Rates During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to Lisa Murkowski and Tom Udall, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies - Baldwin, Bipartisan Colleagues Request Full FY2021 Funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Van Hollen Joins Bipartisan Call Urging Trump Administration to Work With Congress to Deliver Relief to U.S. Airports
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 21, 2020
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Joyce, Quigley Lead Call for Robust, Direct Funding for Hospitals
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Rep. Dave Joyce
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud of our community for coming together in this hard time. Kudos to @KELOland for providing great info. Our small businesses are struggling, and we can be finding creative ways to support while social distancing."
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Update from the Capitol where we're finalizing details on the coronavirus relief bill."
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 21, 2020
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Bennet, Barrasso Unveil Rural Hospital and Provider Plan to Bring Relief to Health Care System Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. John Barrasso, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Senators are in the Capitol this weekend, working hard to finalize the details of the third coronavirus relief stimulus package. We need to pass this bill on a bipartisan and timely basis to help working families. Let's get it done."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "A critical partner in fighting coronavirus, @SecArmy promised during our call today that he would continue to work with the Trump Admin. to assist states in need of medical resources, personal protective equipment, & ventilators."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenatorBennet & I introduced the Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities & Providers Act. This bipartisan legislation will help make sure our hospitals & clinics have the resources they need to keep serving patients during this national crisis."
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Sen. John Barrasso
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "We must put workers & families first in passing legislation to address the coronavirus. Spoke with @ILAFLCIO yesterday about ensuring this historical stimulus bill has strong protections & support for workers who may be laid off because of this unprecedented crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Mr. Rogers used to call on us to look for the helpers. My hat goes off to all the helpers who are pitching in like Ken Griffin and Willie Wilson, and also the school cafeteria workers and volunteers distributing lunches to so many children at the closed schools across the state."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Army Secretary McCarthy
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2020
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Gardner, Bennet Unveil New Legislation to Help Colorado's Rural Hospitals and Providers Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "The American people should never have to worry that their president will pull their health insurance out from under them, but they especially shouldn't have that fear during a public health pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2020
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Langevin Legislation Clears Way for Additional Personal Protective Equipment for Frontline Workers
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Rep. Don Bacon, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump, and Vice President Mike Pence - Cantwell, Senate Democrats Demand Answers About COVID-19 Testing and Equipment Shortages
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Sen. Jack Reed, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Nadler and Maloney Lead NYC Delegation Request for $4B in Federal Assistance for Nonprofit Museums
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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President Trump Signs Daines' Bill Protecting GI Education Benefits During Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| March 21, 2020
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Larson Praises Senate Democrats' Social Security COVID-19 Relief Proposal
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Rep. John Larson
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| March 21, 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 - Mass Lawmakers Urge Congress to Prioritize Emergency Funding for Students and Colleges in COVID-19 Stimulus
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Rapid City Journal - THUNE: Extraordinary times require swift and bold action
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 21, 2020
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) on Congressional Measures to Combat Economic Downturn Due to Coronavirus
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Rep. Judy Chu
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| March 21, 2020
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Senator Warren Calls on Amazon, Walmart, and McDonalds to Ensure Workers Have Immediate Access to Emergency Paid Leave during COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| March 21, 2020
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Schumer, Warren, And Wyden Unveil Plan To Increase Benefits By $200 Per Month For All Social Security Beneficiaries
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Grassley Update on Phase 3 Congressional Response to Coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "The Grassley-Wyden prescription drug pricing reduction act would cap seniors out of pocket costs This is especially relevant as seniors are a very at risk population for coronavirus No senior should go bankrupt fighting this deadly virus"
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| March 21, 2020
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Illinois Shelter in Place Guidelines and Facts
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| March 21, 2020
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Scalise: Congress Must Focus on Relief for Families and Businesses
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| March 21, 2020
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Warren Once Again Urges Trump Administration to Issue Executive Order to Federal Agencies: Federal Employees Should Utilize All Telework Capabilities Where Possible
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "I've made clear that providing direct, immediate assistance for hospitals & health workers in recognition of the coronavirus-related financial burdens & equipment shortfalls must be priority one. Good to talk w/ @IHAhospitals about how I can advocate for their needs in the Senate."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "The past two days of intense bipartisan talks are very close to a resolution. An update on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security Act:"
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| March 21, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Midway Air Traffic Control Tower With FAA Administrator
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2020
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Senators Warren, Smith, Casey, Hirono, Kaine & Booker Urge Senate Leaders to Support Child Care in Coronavirus Stimulus Package
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Heard rumors that White House is trying 2move a surprise billing bill + health care extenders w/out moving Grassley-Wyden rx drug bill If that happens it will b much harder to get Grassley-Wyden. @realdonaldtrump badly wants Rx prices lowered! Plus it SAVES $95B"
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to George Zoley, CEO of GEO Group Inc. - Cantwell, Smith, Washington Members of Congress Send Letter to GEO on Northwest Detention Center Amid Coronavirus Outbreak in the Puget Sound Region
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| March 21, 2020
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Dr. Ruiz Provides Update on Stay at Home Order and Local Resources
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Rep. Raul Ruiz
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| March 21, 2020
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Following Call With District Hospitals, Cleaver Again Calls For President To Exercise Authorities Granted By Defense Production Act
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
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| March 21, 2020
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Following Calls From Rep. Cleaver To Protect Employees, IRS Commissioner Commits to Changes
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm fighting for our public health infrastructure. For hundreds of billions of dollars for masks, beds, ventilators, tests, and more. I'm fighting to ensure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus. Service and industry workers, gig workers, freelancers, and more."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 21, 2020
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COVID-19: Reps. Dean and Beyer Lead Letter Calling for Direct Cash Assistance to Help Americans During Economic Fallout of COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Donald Beyer
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| March 21, 2020
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McConnell Update on Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security Act
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "We must do everything we can to make sure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus. Service and industry workers, gig workers, freelancers, bartenders, retail workers, airline attendants, so many more. I'm fighting for all people and all workers. #WorkersFirst"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Congressional Negotiators To Cancel Student Loan Payments And Debt In COVID-19 Response Package
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "We're fighting for our public health infrastructure We need hundreds of billions of dollars for gloves, masks, beds, ventilators, tests, personal protective equipment Money for our hospitals, nursing homes, community health centers, state and local governments It can't wait!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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