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July 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Newhouse, Phillips Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect Small Business Expenses in COVID-19 Package Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
July 28, 2020 Critical Minerals Legislation Included in Senate COVID-19 Recovery Package Rep. Russ Fulcher, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican COVID plan doesn't give any new money for food stamps to help families keep food on the table. But it gives a deduction for a three martini lunch for a big businessperson." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - ""Let them eat cake." The cover of the @NYDailyNews this morning sums up the Republican COVID plan. Who are Republicans fighting for in this COVID proposal? Big banks. Defense contractors. Members of the Trump family. Not American families, workers, or the unemployed." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans snuck into their COVID proposal nearly $2B in taxpayer funds for a new FBI building whose location will increase the value of the Trump hotel. That's right. Senate GOP is rewarding President Trump and his family's business interests but not essential workers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Congresswoman Hartzler, Colleagues Introduce Protecting America from Spies Act Rep. Mike Rogers, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 28th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation stands at a challenging crossroads. We have one foot in this pandemic and one foot in the recovery. What the American people need is a smart, safe, and sustainable middle ground. They need Congress's help to construct it. That's exactly what the HEALS Act would do." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 28, 2020 Whitehouse: GOP Pandemic Aid Proposal Buoys Corporations at the Expense of Workers Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "From what has been reported, the GOP is drafting a woefully inadequate COVID proposal with nothing on rental assistance, hazard pay for essential workers, aid to state, local, and tribal governments, or investments in communities of color." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 27th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin Presses EPA To Explain COVID-19 Facility Reopening Strategies Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "A top Senate Republican yesterday said half of the Republican caucus will vote "no" on any additional COVID relief. So, there may be a GOP proposal finally, but we don't even know if Republicans will fully support it! Senate Republicans cannot keep wasting time!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020 Durbin Statement On Republican's Outline For Fourth Coronavirus Stimulus Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce $25 Million in CARES Act Business Support Grants Headed to Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 27, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice directs West Virginia National Guard to Princeton nursing facility; awards $1.3 million to fairs and festivals Sen. Jim Justice
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 has killed nearly 150,000 Americans. 17 million people are out of work. The virus is still with us and the American people need more help. That is why Senate Republicans are introducing a new comprehensive rescue package today:" Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "10 weeks after the House passed the Heroes Act, and 4 days before expanded unemployment benefits expire, Republicans and the Trump Administration have finally outlined their priority for the next #COVID19 stimulus package: helping corporations over working families." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "We've known from the start that CARES Act unemployment benefits would expire on July 31. Democrats have been sounding the alarm on this for months. Any further delay is absolutely unacceptable--unemployed Americans need help now." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have created a serious framework. The question is whether Democrats will come to the table in good faith. In March, when they did, we passed the CARES Act unanimously. In June, when they didn't, police reform collapsed. It will take bipartisanship to make law." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The President runs away from responsibility for the pandemic, asking cities & states to come up w/solutions. Yet when it comes to local law enforcement, he wants to send in fed. troops to take over. It's time for the President to take responsibility for his response to #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Reed Dismisses Trump-McConnell COVID Bill as Short on Relief & Harmful to Public Health & Economic Health Sen. Jack Reed
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Tens of millions of Americans are jobless American families are struggling to keep a roof over their heads Nearly 150,000 Americans have died The GOP plan does not meet this moment The HEROES Act that passed the House matches the scale of this crisis and the needs of Americans" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Even President Trump's hand-picked testing lead is admitting COVID testing is taking too long This is not acceptable It's July 27th. Over 145,000 Americans have died. It's long past time for President Trump to have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The #HEALSAct announced by @senatemajldr is the result of months of careful evaluation of existing #COVID19 relief efforts. This new, targeted relief bill will give support to Americans who truly need it. I'm hopeful we can come to an agreement that reflects these priorities." Sen. John Thune
July 27, 2020 Grassley Releases Finance Committee Provisions in Next Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 27, 2020 Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Peters Calls on FEMA to Support Safe Reopening of Schools Sen. Gary Peters
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The HEALS Act would provide targeted and effective relief to the people who need it the most: health care heroes on the front lines of this pandemic, Americans struggling through the resulting economic crisis, small biz owners who are trying to sustain/rebuild, and our students." Sen. John Thune
July 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Chairman Neal Demands Answers About HHS's Change to COVID-19 Data Reporting Process Rep. Richard Neal
July 27, 2020 Nadler: Senate GOP COVID-19 Liability Proposal Puts Americans at Risk Rep. Jerry Nadler
July 27, 2020 Warren, Reed Release GAO Report on National Security Threats Posed by Climate Change to Defense Contractors and Defense Supply Chain Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 26th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "I'm joining @CNNSitRoom with @wolfblitzer soon to discuss Senate negotiations on the next #COVID19 relief legislation & @SenateDems ' priorities for working families, small businesses, hospitals, state & local govts, & more. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @TheRevAl on @MSNBC @PoliticsNation shortly to discuss Senate Republicans' continued delay of #COVID19 relief legislation & the priorities that @SenateDems continue to fight for. Make sure to tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 26, 2020 Acting Chairman Rubio and Leader McConnell Statement in Support of Director Evanina Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
July 25, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 25th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 25, 2020 Hirono Statement on Approval of Federal Disaster Declaration for Hawaii in Advance of Hurricane Douglas Sen. Mazie Hirono
July 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. John Wagner, Former Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Field Operations of Customs and Border Patrol - Thompson and Rice Announce Investigation After Administration Gave Inaccurate Testimony to Congress About Political Attack on New York Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Durbin And Welch To Fed: Excessive Debit Swipe Fees Are Hurting Merchants During Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 24, 2020 1,000 Lives Lossed to COVID-19 & Immeasurable Grief Sen. Jack Reed
July 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses Priorities For Next Coronavirus Supplemental Legislation, Including Investments In Education And Child Care Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Russia's again trying to influence the election--it must be deterred, disrupted, exposed. The statement by National Counterintelligence and Security Center doesn't go far enough in arming Americans with information. When it comes to American elections, Americans must decide." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2020 Peters, Lankford & Carper Bipartisan Bill to Extend Critical Counterterrorism Program Signed into Law Sen. Gary Peters, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "The CARES Act provided Kentucky and our nation with the tools to endure the first phase of the coronavirus crisis. But America's fight continues, so Congress's support for our people must continue as well. CARES 2 will focus on three things: Kids, jobs, and healthcare." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 24, 2020 Rep. Austin Scott on FY21 NDAA Rep. James Scott
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "This new analysis from @EconomicPolicy shows the Republican scheme to hurt unemployed Americans will result in 3.4M fewer jobs over the next year and needless pain for millions of families struggling because of the COVID-19 crisis across the country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Illinois Delegation Discuss COVID-19 With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 24, 2020 Committee Holds Virtual Member Briefing on How the Administration's Failed COVID-19 Response has Hurt Native Students Rep. Bobby Scott
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "The next federal #COVID19 relief package must include aid for immigrant families. Great to join immigrant rights & labor organizations for this discussion yesterday." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020 Gottheimer Passes Ten Amendments Out of the House in One Week to Help NJ Rep. Josh Gottheimer
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July 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Newhouse, Phillips Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect Small Business Expenses in COVID-19 Package Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
July 28, 2020 Critical Minerals Legislation Included in Senate COVID-19 Recovery Package Rep.Russ Fulcher, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican COVID plan doesn't give any new money for food stamps to help families keep food on the table. But it gives a deduction for a three martini lunch for a big businessperson." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - ""Let them eat cake." The cover of the @NYDailyNews this morning sums up the Republican COVID plan. Who are Republicans fighting for in this COVID proposal? Big banks. Defense contractors. Members of the Trump family. Not American families, workers, or the unemployed." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans snuck into their COVID proposal nearly $2B in taxpayer funds for a new FBI building whose location will increase the value of the Trump hotel. That's right. Senate GOP is rewarding President Trump and his family's business interests but not essential workers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Congresswoman Hartzler, Colleagues Introduce Protecting America from Spies Act Rep.Mike Rogers, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 28th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation stands at a challenging crossroads. We have one foot in this pandemic and one foot in the recovery. What the American people need is a smart, safe, and sustainable middle ground. They need Congress's help to construct it. That's exactly what the HEALS Act would do." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 28, 2020 Whitehouse: GOP Pandemic Aid Proposal Buoys Corporations at the Expense of Workers Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "From what has been reported, the GOP is drafting a woefully inadequate COVID proposal with nothing on rental assistance, hazard pay for essential workers, aid to state, local, and tribal governments, or investments in communities of color." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 27th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin Presses EPA To Explain COVID-19 Facility Reopening Strategies Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "A top Senate Republican yesterday said half of the Republican caucus will vote "no" on any additional COVID relief. So, there may be a GOP proposal finally, but we don't even know if Republicans will fully support it! Senate Republicans cannot keep wasting time!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020 Durbin Statement On Republican's Outline For Fourth Coronavirus Stimulus Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Merkley, Wyden Announce $25 Million in CARES Act Business Support Grants Headed to Oregon Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 27, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice directs West Virginia National Guard to Princeton nursing facility; awards $1.3 million to fairs and festivals Sen.Jim Justice
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 has killed nearly 150,000 Americans. 17 million people are out of work. The virus is still with us and the American people need more help. That is why Senate Republicans are introducing a new comprehensive rescue package today:" Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "10 weeks after the House passed the Heroes Act, and 4 days before expanded unemployment benefits expire, Republicans and the Trump Administration have finally outlined their priority for the next #COVID19 stimulus package: helping corporations over working families." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "We've known from the start that CARES Act unemployment benefits would expire on July 31. Democrats have been sounding the alarm on this for months. Any further delay is absolutely unacceptable--unemployed Americans need help now." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have created a serious framework. The question is whether Democrats will come to the table in good faith. In March, when they did, we passed the CARES Act unanimously. In June, when they didn't, police reform collapsed. It will take bipartisanship to make law." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The President runs away from responsibility for the pandemic, asking cities & states to come up w/solutions. Yet when it comes to local law enforcement, he wants to send in fed. troops to take over. It's time for the President to take responsibility for his response to #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Reed Dismisses Trump-McConnell COVID Bill as Short on Relief & Harmful to Public Health & Economic Health Sen.Jack Reed
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Tens of millions of Americans are jobless American families are struggling to keep a roof over their heads Nearly 150,000 Americans have died The GOP plan does not meet this moment The HEROES Act that passed the House matches the scale of this crisis and the needs of Americans" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Even President Trump's hand-picked testing lead is admitting COVID testing is taking too long This is not acceptable It's July 27th. Over 145,000 Americans have died. It's long past time for President Trump to have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The #HEALSAct announced by @senatemajldr is the result of months of careful evaluation of existing #COVID19 relief efforts. This new, targeted relief bill will give support to Americans who truly need it. I'm hopeful we can come to an agreement that reflects these priorities." Sen.John Thune
July 27, 2020 Grassley Releases Finance Committee Provisions in Next Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 27, 2020 Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Peters Calls on FEMA to Support Safe Reopening of Schools Sen.Gary Peters
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The HEALS Act would provide targeted and effective relief to the people who need it the most: health care heroes on the front lines of this pandemic, Americans struggling through the resulting economic crisis, small biz owners who are trying to sustain/rebuild, and our students." Sen.John Thune
July 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Chairman Neal Demands Answers About HHS's Change to COVID-19 Data Reporting Process Rep.Richard Neal
July 27, 2020 Nadler: Senate GOP COVID-19 Liability Proposal Puts Americans at Risk Rep.Jerry Nadler
July 27, 2020 Warren, Reed Release GAO Report on National Security Threats Posed by Climate Change to Defense Contractors and Defense Supply Chain Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 26th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "I'm joining @CNNSitRoom with @wolfblitzer soon to discuss Senate negotiations on the next #COVID19 relief legislation & @SenateDems ' priorities for working families, small businesses, hospitals, state & local govts, & more. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @TheRevAl on @MSNBC @PoliticsNation shortly to discuss Senate Republicans' continued delay of #COVID19 relief legislation & the priorities that @SenateDems continue to fight for. Make sure to tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 26, 2020 Acting Chairman Rubio and Leader McConnell Statement in Support of Director Evanina Sen.Mitch McConnell, ...
July 25, 2020 Tweet - "It's July 25th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 25, 2020 Hirono Statement on Approval of Federal Disaster Declaration for Hawaii in Advance of Hurricane Douglas Sen.Mazie Hirono
July 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. John Wagner, Former Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Field Operations of Customs and Border Patrol - Thompson and Rice Announce Investigation After Administration Gave Inaccurate Testimony to Congress About Political Attack on New York Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Durbin And Welch To Fed: Excessive Debit Swipe Fees Are Hurting Merchants During Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 24, 2020 1,000 Lives Lossed to COVID-19 & Immeasurable Grief Sen.Jack Reed
July 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses Priorities For Next Coronavirus Supplemental Legislation, Including Investments In Education And Child Care Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Russia's again trying to influence the election--it must be deterred, disrupted, exposed. The statement by National Counterintelligence and Security Center doesn't go far enough in arming Americans with information. When it comes to American elections, Americans must decide." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2020 Peters, Lankford & Carper Bipartisan Bill to Extend Critical Counterterrorism Program Signed into Law Sen.Gary Peters, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "The CARES Act provided Kentucky and our nation with the tools to endure the first phase of the coronavirus crisis. But America's fight continues, so Congress's support for our people must continue as well. CARES 2 will focus on three things: Kids, jobs, and healthcare." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 24, 2020 Rep. Austin Scott on FY21 NDAA Rep.James Scott
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "This new analysis from @EconomicPolicy shows the Republican scheme to hurt unemployed Americans will result in 3.4M fewer jobs over the next year and needless pain for millions of families struggling because of the COVID-19 crisis across the country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 24, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Illinois Delegation Discuss COVID-19 With Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 24, 2020 Committee Holds Virtual Member Briefing on How the Administration's Failed COVID-19 Response has Hurt Native Students Rep.Bobby Scott
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "The next federal #COVID19 relief package must include aid for immigrant families. Great to join immigrant rights & labor organizations for this discussion yesterday." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020 Gottheimer Passes Ten Amendments Out of the House in One Week to Help NJ Rep.Josh Gottheimer
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