| 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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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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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 - "It's April 30th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - As more workers fall sick, DeGette calls for answers on meatpacking executive order
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Rep. Alma Adams, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Norton Releases Statement on Death of Joe Kaplan, Accomplished Labor Law Attorney, President of Hexagon
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Rep. Eleanor Norton
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| April 30, 2020
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Tweet - "We will keep fighting to ensure communities of color have access to quality, affordable health coverage equitable access to testing a Heroes Fund to provide frontline workers with premium pay and protections that minority-owned businesses aren't shut out of PPP and more."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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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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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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Tweet - "We need a surge of contact tracers & community health workers to tackle COVID-19. I'm calling on @CDCgov to support state & local efforts, with hospitals & clinics, to recruit locally with a focus on health disparities & cultural competency."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2020
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Tweet - "We must use the full force of the Defense Production Act to mobilize the medical supply chain & get our health care workers the PPE, medical equipment, & testing supplies they need to keep people safe. @SenateDems are intro'ing a bill today to force the President to do just that."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Received a sobering update from @EsperanzaHealth yesterday, which primarily serves the Latino community in Chicago's southwest side. They're being inundated with requests for #COVID19 testing, & more than half of their patients are uninsured & living below the poverty line."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 30, 2020
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Tweet - "There still aren't enough tests Healthcare workers still don't have the PPE they need We need aggressive oversight of the Trump admin's coronavirus response Republicans should be focused on fighting for Americans in this pandemic, not confirming unqualified, right-wing judges"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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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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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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Higgins Takes Actions to Hold China Accountable
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Rep. Glen Higgins
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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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Ranking Members Sam Graves & Garret Graves Commend FAA for General Aviation Regulatory Relief Action
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Rep. Sam Graves, ...
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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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$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 29, 2020
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Smith Statement on the Navy's Additional Investigation of the COVID-19 Outbreak Aboard the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| April 29, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces that "The Comeback" is now underway
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| April 29, 2020
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Garamendi Criticizes Trump Administration's Continued Raid of DoD Funding
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Rep. John Garamendi
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| April 29, 2020
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FEMA Makes Additional $100 Million Available to Firefighters for COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 29, 2020
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Ways and Means Democrats Urge Mnuchin to Ensure Support Reaches Most Vulnerable Americans During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| April 29, 2020
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Hoeven Announces Funding for North Dakota Airports
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 29, 2020
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Neal: Assistance for Cities and States a Priority for Next COVID-19 Response Package
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| April 29, 2020
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Bipartisan E&C Leaders Release Statement on GAO Report on Antibiotic Resistance
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Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Chairman Takano, Ranking Member Roe Applaud Signing of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020 into Law
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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More than 18,000 Maine Small Employers Approved for Paycheck Protection Program Loans
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 29, 2020
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Senator Murray, Alliance for Justice, Health Care Advocates Criticize Republican Plan to Jam Through Anti-Heath Care Judges Amid Pandemic
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 29, 2020
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Senator Patty Murray, Yale's Dr. Howard Forman, Protect Our Care's Coronavirus War Room Discuss Trump's Testing Failures During Coronavirus Crisis
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 29, 2020
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Senator Hassan Briefs Members of the New England Council on COVID-19 Response Efforts, Takes Questions from Members
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to Charles Trefzger, CEO of Affinity Living Group - Warren, Markey, Maloney Ask Large Assisted Living Operators What Actions They Are Taking to Protect Residents From COVID-19 Outbreaks
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Senator Collins Fights for Maine Ports Facing Increased Volume Due to COVID-19
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - As COVID-19 Highlights Need to Understand Links Between Human, Animal and Environmental Health, U.S. Senator Tina Smith Urges Senate to Take Up Her Bipartisan Bill Pushing "One Health" Approach
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Sen. Todd Young, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Peters Proposes Establishing Federal Grants for Non-Profit & Faith-Based Organizations Providing Resources for Underserved Communities During Public Health Emergencies
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| April 29, 2020
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Sen. Cramer Notice: North Dakota Airports Receive Over $62 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds from CARES Act
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| April 29, 2020
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Sen. Cramer Statement on President Trump's Executive Order to Keep Meat Processing Facilities Open
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Sen. Kevin Cramer, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senator Collins Urges President to Swiftly Release $300 Million to Support Fishing Industry During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 29, 2020
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Durbin Statement On President Trump's Executive Order Keeping Meat Plans Open During Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - King Presses USDA to Support Maine's Potato, Wild Blueberry Industries
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Sen. Angus King
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Wyden Urges Greater Support for Pregnant Patients, Infants Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Wyden Statement on Google and Apple Contact-Tracing Plans
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Henry McMaster, Governor of the State of South Carolina - Scott Presses HHS To Ramp Up Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities
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Sen. Tim Scott
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, and the Hon. Paul Kiecker, Admin. of the Food Safety and Inspection Service - Tipton, Gardner, Bennet and Buck Seek Regulatory Action for Meat and Poultry Supply Chain
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Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Louisiana delegation requests disaster declaration for tornado damage
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Rep. Glen Higgins, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $1.8 million in CARES Act emergency funding for Capital Region health research centers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Rep. Hayes Introduces Bill To Invest In Public Health, Reduce Health Disparities
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Rep. Jahana Hayes
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to join @SenAmyKlobuchar in this effort. #COVID19 should not shut down our ability to process eligible legal immigrants as they complete the last steps on their path to becoming American citizens."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Himes to Serve on Congressional Northeast Recovery Taskforce
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Rep. Jim Himes
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Scott Presses HHS To Ramp Up Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities
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Sen. Tim Scott
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States - Merkley, colleagues call on Trump Administration to get better public health support to marginalized communities hit hardest by pandemic
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Joe Neguse, Van Taylor Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Establish Federal Commission to Oversee Strategic National Stockpile
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Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Rep. Speier Calls for CDC to Establish Military-Specific Guidance to Combat COVID-19
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Schumer to Feds: Allow grant money to be used to avoid layoffs and rehire Upstate New York firefighters during pandemic ASAP
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Merkley, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Get Better Public Health Support to Marginalized Communities Hit Hardest By Pandemic
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "State and local governments are at the forefront of this public health crisis and they need our help. That's why I'm joining with @SenTinaSmith to introduce legislation to make state and local governments eligible for paid leave payroll tax credits."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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McConnell on the Brian Kilmeade Show
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 29, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Democrats To Announce Bill To Increase National Production Of Medical Supply Chain
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Broadcasters Association
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Local broadcasters play a critical role during the #COVID19 crisis, keeping us informed about the latest guidelines to protect our families against this virus. Great to talk with @ILBroadcasting today, & I'll continue working with them to support our local broadcasters."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Crow, Slotkin, Ryan, and Porter Announce Legislation to Federalize Medical Supply Chain and Address Critical Medical Supply Shortages
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Rep. Jason Crow, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $1 million in federal funding to promote connected care for New Yorkers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Crow Leads Colorado Delegation in Urging President Trump to Extend Funding to Keep National Guard Deployed in Colorado
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Rep. Jason Crow, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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McConnell: As a Result of CARES Act, Kentucky Healthcare Providers Receive an Additional $77.7 Million to Combat Coronavirus
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Norton Demands Department of Justice Protect Employees by Allowing Telework
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Rep. Eleanor Norton
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Vice President Mike Pence, Alex Azar, Sec. of the Dep. of Health and Human Services, and Brett Giroir, Assistant Sec. for Health - 60+ Representatives Press Trump Administration to Improve Testing and Contact Tracing Infrastructure
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Rep. Angie Craig, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "The President knows Russia is coming to interfere in our elections yet again, but he continually refuses to take this threat seriously. Dems stand ready to prevent future efforts by Russia or others to influence & disrupt our elections. I invite Pres Trump & his party to join us."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "The American people are demanding answers and solutions. Sen. McConnell should focus the Senate's work on the crises caused by COVID-19--not right-wing judges or fulfilling his "pre-existing partisan wish-list" of protecting big business from any harm done to the American people."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "The most amazing and confounding thing: President Trump announced he's using DPA for meatpacking plants, but he still hasn't fully invoked the DPA for COVID-19 testing. Why? We're not going to be able to open our food facilities and so many other things safely without testing!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "When Senate returns next week, Dems demand tough oversight of the Trump admin's dreadful response to coronavirus, with Trump officials answering tough questions on why we don't have adequate testing, what is being done for workers & people, where the small business money is going"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "It's April 29th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Just got off the phone with @GovPritzker , @SenDuckworth , & the rest of the IL Congressional delegation. I thanked the Governor for all of his hard work & promised him I will continue doing everything in my power to make sure IL has the resources it needs to deal with #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "GDP had its biggest drop since Great Recession We surpassed 1M positive COVID-19 cases We don't have adequate testing But a Trump official calls their response "a great success story" And Sen. McConnell only seems interested in unqualified, right-wing judges & protecting CEOs"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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