| May 1, 2020
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Letter to Eric S. Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Reed & Whitehouse: Don't Allow COVID-19 to Spread Anti-Asian Hostility & Discrimination
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Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Wyden: Oregon Should Have a Strategic Food Reserve
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues to Treasury: Disburse $8 Billion in Critical COVID-19 Relief to Tribal Governments Immediately
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Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Hearing of the House Education and Labor Committee - Statement of Rep. Foxx, Hearing on the impact of COVID-19
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Rep. Virginia Foxx
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| May 1, 2020
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Recognizing Mallory Preddy
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Rep. James Hill
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| May 1, 2020
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America's Global Leadership During Covid-19
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| May 1, 2020
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Recognizing Arkansas Advisory Committee for Post-Peak Response
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Rep. James Hill
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Florida Senator Rick Scott believes states like New York hit hard by #COVID19 should be left on their own. What a fraud. Do you think the Federal government should stop sending billions to Florida every time you're hit by a hurricane? Take. A. Hike."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| May 1, 2020
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Lowey, DeLauro Statement on Next Week's COVID-19 Appropriations Hearing
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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DeLauro, House Ag Chairman Peterson, Fmr. USDA Secretaries Vilsack and Glickman, Chef José Andrés, Consumer Reports Announce Release of Action Plan to Safeguard America's Food Supply
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, DeLauro Urge DeVos to Reverse Unauthorized Guidance Excluding 7.5 Million Students From Emergency Financial Aid
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Alma Adams Responds to Trump Administration Amendment to FEMA Major Disaster Declaration
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Rep. Alma Adams
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| May 1, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With 10th District Residents & Cook County Commissioner Gainer
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Illinois Community Health Centers
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Called @SecWilkie yesterday to thank him for his efforts to protect veterans & staff at VA hospitals in IL during the #COVID19 pandemic. We must ensure that IL VA Medical Centers are well-equipped with test kits, PPE, & broadband for telehealth to keep patients & staff safe."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Pres. Trump's executive order requiring meat & poultry producers to continue operations ignores the health and safety realities of this pandemic. The President would make better use of his authorities by ramping up production of medical supplies instead."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to J. T. Hopkins, General Manager of JBS Pork, Barbara Salter, Plant Manager of Tyson Fresh Meats, Bruce Rundle, General Manager of Smithfield Foods, Shinnosuke Murakami, Owner of Aurora Packing Company, and Jim Jendruczek, President and Managing Partner of Rantoul Foods - Durbin To Illinois Meat Processing Companies: How Will You Protect Workers From COVID-19 Infection In Light Of President Trump's Executive Order?
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "While this is an exciting medical breakthrough in Illinois, using plasma from recovered #COVID19 patients to treat current ones, we must continue studying and exploring with FDA to prove safe & effective."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "This #MayDay2020 we honor all the essential workers keeping our nation running -- the health care workers, first responders, meatpacking & grocery store workers, & so many others. Where would we be in this pandemic without them?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 1st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - DeLauro, House Ag Chairman Peterson, Fmr. USDA Secretaries Vilsack and Glickman, Chef José Andrés, Consumer Reports Announce Release of Action Plan to Safeguard America's Food Supply
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "I am grateful to all the dedicated professionals who have worked to develop solutions so the Senate can smartly and safely begin resuming our critical in-person work on Monday. I strongly urge my colleagues to consult these guidelines."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| May 1, 2020
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Courtney Announces More Than $450,000 In CARES Act Grants To Towns Across Eastern Connecticut
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Rep. Joe Courtney
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Loved this clip. When Americans face challenges, the best of humanity shines through."
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Sen. John Thune
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "During the Great Recession, for-profit college enrollment skyrocketed - reaping huge profits for investors & leaving thousands of students buried in student loan debt w/ a worthless degree. We're already seeing signs of for-profit colleges ramping up for a repeat during #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2020
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Argus Leader - Helping small businesses weather this storm
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Sen. John Thune
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump: Nearly 2 months ago, you told Americans: "Anybody that wants a test can get a test." But it's May 1, and you still don't have enough tests or an adequate national testing strategy. Americans are sick and dying. What are you waiting for!?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 1, 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 - Reps. Larson, Huffman, Phillips Call for Prioritizing National Service in Future COVID-19 Relief
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Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Americans deserve to immediately hear from top Trump admin officials on why we don't have enough tests, why small biz's are having trouble accessing SBA help, why unemployment insurance checks are failing to get to workers, how to protect frontline workers with needed equipment."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 1, 2020
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McConnell Statement on New Guidance from the Office of the Attending Physician
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Public art is a reflection of community. Today, @ChicagoLions are reminding us that we're in this together. Illinoisans, please continue to #StayHome and practice social distancing for the health & safety of your family & your community."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $1 million in federal funding for telehealth services
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Republicans should be laser focused on the health and economic crises caused by COVID-19, not confirming right-wing judges or protecting big business from legal liability."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 1, 2020
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Committee Democrats At Work: Rep. Tlaib Leads Legislative Effort to Support State, Territory, and Local Governments During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib
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| May 1, 2020
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Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee chairman Foster holds teleconference on serology testing for COVID-19
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Ways and Means Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Prioritize Tribal Communities in Coronavirus Response Efforts
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Congressional Leaders Introduce Legislation to Help States and Communities Respond to COVID-19 by Shifting Federal Cost Share for Emergency Declarations
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Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Menendez, Durbin Press Trump Administration on Deportation of COVID-19-Positive Migrants
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, and the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General of the Antitrust Division of the Dept. of Justice - Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Aggressive Antitrust Enforcement to Protect Competition and Consumers During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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E&C Members Hold Bipartisan Teleconference Forum with CDC on Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Health Outcomes
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Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces "Safer At Home" order to replace "Stay At Home" order
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Calling President Trump's Demand That Postage Rates be Quadrupled "Outrageous," NH Delegation Urges Congressional Leadership to Provide USPS Relief in Future COVID-19 Bills
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Daines Secures Over $9 Million for Montana Higher Education Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Chair Grijalva Leads Letter to Treasury Department Pressing for Immediate Disbursement of Improperly Delayed COVID-19 Stimulus Checks in Puerto Rico
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eric Fanning, President and CEO of Aerospace Industries Association, Dr. Mary Lynn Dittmar, President and CEO Coalition for Deep Space Exploration, Eric Stallmer, President of Commercial Spaceflight Federation, and Dr. Jeffrey Isaacson, President and CEO of Universities Space Research Association - Wicker Seeks Industry Input on Maintaining U.S. Aerospace Manufacturing Capabilities
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Sen. Roger Wicker
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| April 30, 2020
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Hoeven Statement on Administration Increasing Medicare Reimbursement for Audio Telehealth Services During Pandemic
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 30, 2020
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$75.5 Million Partnership Will Double Production of COVID-19 Testing Swabs in Maine, Create 150 Jobs
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 30, 2020
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Hoeven Outlines Additional Federal Support for Small Businesses, Funds to Help Safely Re-Open Economy
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to Members of the Ad Hoc Working Group - Rogers Urges Working Group to Reject "Dangerous Precedent" Set by Homeland Democrats
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Rep. Mike Rogers
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| April 30, 2020
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Hoeven Statement on Expansion of Main Street Lending Program
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 30, 2020
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Senator Hassan Hears from NH Law Enforcement, First Responders About Protecting Public Health and Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| April 30, 2020
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Daines Works with Trump to Secure & Deliver Critical PPE, Testing Supplies for Montana During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 30, 2020
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Shaheen & Hassan Announce Legislation to Federalize Medical Supply Chain, Increase National Production and Delivery of Necessary Supplies Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| April 30, 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 - Peters, Luján Push for Increased Investment in Broadband Infrastructure to Bolster COVID-19 Response Efforts in Historically Underserved Communities
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Vicki Christiansen, Chief of the United States Forest Service - Wyden, Western Democrats Press Forest Service on Wildfire Season Plans Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $6.5 Million in Airport Infrastructure Investments Across Oregon
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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DeLauro Announces $2.3 Million in Dislocated Worker Grants for Connecticut
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| April 30, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Announce Legislation to Meet Urgent Medical Supply Shortage
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Durbin Joins Harris, Kelly To Announce Legislation To Establish Task Force To Combat Racial And Ethnic Disparities In COVID-19
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Sens. Cruz, Hawley to Introduce Legislation Banning U.S. Officials from Using Tencent, Huawei, ZTE, Other Chinese Communist Party-Backed Platforms
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Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - DeGette urges Trump administration to develop national coronavirus contact tracing strategy
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Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Peters Leads Letter Urging Greater Mental Health, Suicide Prevention Resources During COVID Crisis
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Durbin, Perdue, Young, Coons To Introduce Bipartisan Bill Addressing Shortage Of Doctors, Nurses
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Blunt Rochester Highlights Funding to Support Child Welfare Services in Delaware
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Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Wyden Presses for Answers Following Ouster of Vaccine Development Head, Possible Political Interference in COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to Pete Gaynor, Administrator of FEMA - Cornyn, Texas Colleagues Support Appeal for Federal Disaster Declaration Following North Texas Tornadoes
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Rep. John Williams, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With VA Secretary Wilkie
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth Call For Tax Credit Expansion To Help Working Families During Coronavirus Economic Downturn
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Tweet - "I told @StephenAtHome that now is not the time to go licking doorknobs."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 30, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenShelby and I spoke with @EsperDOD this afternoon about military readiness during this #COVID19 pandemic, and how the military can continue to help states as they deal with an influx of coronavirus patients."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenateDems are ready to go back to work next week. But our focus must be on #COVID19 -- not confirming unqualified & partisan judicial nominees."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Dr. Manuel Bernal is an emergency room resident at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Chicago. He's also a #DACA recipient & just one of the many #ImmigrantHealthHeroes working in the health care industry to save lives and stop the spread of #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2020
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Tweet - "30 million Americans are now unemployed because of #COVID19 -- & millions of them are at risk of losing their employer-sponsored health insurance. Congress must cover COBRA costs for these Americans. We cannot allow them to lose access to health care during this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Amid the #COVID19 pandemic, we need the arts and humanities now more than ever. Thanks to the efforts of @ILHumanities , more than $1.4 million in CARES Act funding will be available to humanities & cultural nonprofit organizations in Illinois."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2020
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COVID-19 Hits Home For Rep. Hayes
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Rep. Jahana Hayes
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