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Dec. 20, 2020 Wyden Statement on the Unemployment Insurance Benefits Provisions in COVID Relief Packag Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, the country saw another jump in jobless claims and 1.6 million workers were added to the more than 20 million Americans on all unemployment programs, 12 million of whom risk losing this support in 9 days. We must pass COVID-19 relief that extends UI now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 17, 2020 Transcript - Rep. Pressley Calls for Robust Direct Cash Payments for the People Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Dec. 16, 2020 Rosen and Cortez Masto Co-Sponsor Legislation to Help Millions of Unemployed Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Sen. Jacky Rosen
Dec. 16, 2020 On 3rd Anniversary of Opportunity Zones, Scott Tour Highlights Wins in Erie, PA Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 16, 2020 Cortez Masto Meets with Nevada Seniors, Rolls out Senior Resource Guide Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Dec. 16, 2020 Sanders Helps Lead Fight for Direct Payments Sen. Bernie Sanders
Dec. 16, 2020 Letter to President Biden - House Hunger Caucus Co-Chair Jim McGovern Urges President-elect Biden to Appoint "Hunger Czar" to Fight Food Insecurity in America Rep. Jim McGovern
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The day after Christmas, 12 million Americans will receive their last emergency unemployment check. The consequences will be severe and immediate for families and the entire economy. Time is up on GOP intransigence. We must pass COVID-19 relief this week." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 14, 2020 McGovern, Markey, Pressley Demand Answers From USDA Following Reports of Food Box Shortages Rep. Jim McGovern
Dec. 14, 2020 Wyden Statement on Bipartisan COVID Package Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 14, 2020 Sanders on Manchin-Romney Deal: Congress Cannot Go Home Until Working Class Receives $1,200 Direct Payments Sen. Bernie Sanders
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Sanders, Hawley Introduce $1,200 Direct Payments Amendment to Attach to End-of-Year Legislation Sen. Bernie Sanders
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Food banks have been a lifeline for millions of families during this pandemic. As they run out of money & resources, too many Americans will go hungry this holiday season. It is essential we reach an agreement on COVID-19 relief." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "This week's unemployment insurance claims report ought to set off alarm bells across the country. It is clear that Republicans' obstruction of COVID-19 relief has had a severely negative impact on employment, which is worsening." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Senate Democrats - Sanders, Gillibrand, Warren, Merkley, Markey and Wyden Urge Colleagues to Defend Working Class in COVID-19 Relief Proposal Sen. Bernie Sanders
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Our frontline public service workers stepped up to the front lines when we needed them most, but now, over 1.2 million of them are unemployed and in desperate need of aid. They cannot afford to wait on the Senate to act any longer. We must #FundTheFrontLines." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "COVID is spreading. Millions of Americans remain on unemployment. The need for strong, urgent emergency relief is more important than ever. Senator McConnell: The Senate must act now to help Americans across this country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Pelosi Statement on November Jobs Report Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans continue to struggle during this pandemic. Congress must pass a stimulus bill to provide families with relief. Senator McConnell must act with the urgency this crisis demands." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2020 Cortez Masto Meets with Nevada Affordable Housing Organizations Facing Challenges During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. Pressley Urges MBTA Against Proposed Cuts to Transit Service Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Dec. 3, 2020 Cortez Masto Introduces Bills to Increase Affordable Housing and Promote Fair Housing Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Over 700K workers filed new jobless claims last week & the number of Americans on UI programs is still over 20 million. More than 12 million of them are staring into a steeper hardship of being thrown off of CARES emergency UI assistance when it expires the day after Christmas." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $52 Million to Support Head Start and Early Head Start in Chicago Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep. Scott Peters, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Gillibrand Urges Senate Leadership To Extend Enhanced Unemployment Benefits In Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Angus King, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Charles Schumer - Sinema to Senate Leaders: Extend Cares Act Unemployment Insurance Benefits Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Cortez Masto Calls on Secretary Mnuchin and Chairman Powell to Provide Aid to The Hospitality and Leisure Industry, State and Local Governments Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Unemployment Programs in Forthcoming COVID Relief Legislation Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "If Congress does not act soon, roughly 12M Americans are going to lose access to the unemployment benefits they are relying on to get them through this pandemic on Dec. 26. @SenateDems are ready to extend these programs past the holiday season--will Republicans join us?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020 Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on GAO Report Indicating "Flawed' Unemployment Claim Estimates by Trump Administration Sen. Mark Warner
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "For the second consecutive week, new jobless claims increased as the pandemic surges around the country. The number of workers on all UI programs is still over 20M, with half a million more Americans added to the emergency eligibility programs set to expire next month." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 24, 2020 Tweet - "There are other numbers President Trump should be concerned about right now. Like the 257,000+ Americans dead, 20.3M claiming unemployment, and more than 1 million new #COVID19 cases in the past week alone." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020 Cortez Masto Takes Part in Food Distribution, Thanks Volunteers Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 23, 2020 Golden to House Leaders: Renew Expiring CARES Act Provisions Now Rep. Jared Golden
Nov. 23, 2020 Neal: Congress Must Act on Expiring Unemployment Provisions Rep. Richard Neal
Nov. 22, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Tough Times Highlight Blessings Sen. John Thune
Nov. 21, 2020 Latta: Unemployment Rates Fall for the Fifth Consecutive Month Rep. Bob Latta
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "We should all be deeply concerned that new jobless claims increased to 742,000 last week. Over 20 million American workers are on UI programs, and 12 million of them are set to fall off a financial cliff in December unless Congress acts to extend emergency CARES Act eligibility." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump @USDA wants to end SNAP benefits & take food off the table for 8,000 seniors in supportive living facilities--in the middle of a pandemic. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , @RodneyDavis , & I are leading the IL delegation in opposing this cruel effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Davis Lead Illinois Delegation In Opposing USDA Effort To End Food Stamp Program At Illinois Senior Living Facilities Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have tried for weeks to pass another targeted rescue package. It would send hundreds of billions of dollars to schools, unemployment aid, another round of the job-saving PPP, and healthcare. Democrats repeatedly blocked it all. Let's hope they let us make law soon." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Emergency unemployment programs are set to expire next month, which means the end of remaining weekly unemployment assistance for millions of families. This assistance is critical to helping families stay afloat and keep our economy moving." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 11, 2020 Underwood Honors Illinois Veterans, Participates in Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry Veterans Day Pantry Distribution Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "American workers are rebuilding our economy stronger & faster than anyone predicted. Experts predicted double-digit unemployment into 2021. Instead, it's down to 6.9%. More than 630k new jobs just last month. Too many are still hurting. Our work isn't done. But what progress." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 10, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce $100,000 to Assist Low-Income Families in Anne Arundel, Charles Counties with Home Repairs Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 6, 2020 Pelosi Statement on October Jobs Report Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 5, 2020 Tweet - "751k more jobs were lost last week & 1 in 6 workers are relying on unemployment insurance to get by. This crisis is not over & the need for relief is clear. The GOP has delayed long enough. We must reach agreement on legislation that addresses the economic impact of this crisis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Dec. 20, 2020 Wyden Statement on the Unemployment Insurance Benefits Provisions in COVID Relief Packag Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, the country saw another jump in jobless claims and 1.6 million workers were added to the more than 20 million Americans on all unemployment programs, 12 million of whom risk losing this support in 9 days. We must pass COVID-19 relief that extends UI now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 17, 2020 Transcript - Rep. Pressley Calls for Robust Direct Cash Payments for the People Rep.Ayanna Pressley
Dec. 16, 2020 Rosen and Cortez Masto Co-Sponsor Legislation to Help Millions of Unemployed Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Sen.Jacky Rosen
Dec. 16, 2020 On 3rd Anniversary of Opportunity Zones, Scott Tour Highlights Wins in Erie, PA Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 16, 2020 Cortez Masto Meets with Nevada Seniors, Rolls out Senior Resource Guide Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Dec. 16, 2020 Sanders Helps Lead Fight for Direct Payments Sen.Bernie Sanders
Dec. 16, 2020 Letter to President Biden - House Hunger Caucus Co-Chair Jim McGovern Urges President-elect Biden to Appoint "Hunger Czar" to Fight Food Insecurity in America Rep.Jim McGovern
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The day after Christmas, 12 million Americans will receive their last emergency unemployment check. The consequences will be severe and immediate for families and the entire economy. Time is up on GOP intransigence. We must pass COVID-19 relief this week." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 14, 2020 McGovern, Markey, Pressley Demand Answers From USDA Following Reports of Food Box Shortages Rep.Jim McGovern
Dec. 14, 2020 Wyden Statement on Bipartisan COVID Package Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 14, 2020 Sanders on Manchin-Romney Deal: Congress Cannot Go Home Until Working Class Receives $1,200 Direct Payments Sen.Bernie Sanders
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Sanders, Hawley Introduce $1,200 Direct Payments Amendment to Attach to End-of-Year Legislation Sen.Bernie Sanders
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Food banks have been a lifeline for millions of families during this pandemic. As they run out of money & resources, too many Americans will go hungry this holiday season. It is essential we reach an agreement on COVID-19 relief." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "This week's unemployment insurance claims report ought to set off alarm bells across the country. It is clear that Republicans' obstruction of COVID-19 relief has had a severely negative impact on employment, which is worsening." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Senate Democrats - Sanders, Gillibrand, Warren, Merkley, Markey and Wyden Urge Colleagues to Defend Working Class in COVID-19 Relief Proposal Sen.Bernie Sanders
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Our frontline public service workers stepped up to the front lines when we needed them most, but now, over 1.2 million of them are unemployed and in desperate need of aid. They cannot afford to wait on the Senate to act any longer. We must #FundTheFrontLines." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "COVID is spreading. Millions of Americans remain on unemployment. The need for strong, urgent emergency relief is more important than ever. Senator McConnell: The Senate must act now to help Americans across this country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2020 Pelosi Statement on November Jobs Report Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans continue to struggle during this pandemic. Congress must pass a stimulus bill to provide families with relief. Senator McConnell must act with the urgency this crisis demands." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2020 Cortez Masto Meets with Nevada Affordable Housing Organizations Facing Challenges During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. Pressley Urges MBTA Against Proposed Cuts to Transit Service Rep.Ayanna Pressley
Dec. 3, 2020 Cortez Masto Introduces Bills to Increase Affordable Housing and Promote Fair Housing Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Over 700K workers filed new jobless claims last week & the number of Americans on UI programs is still over 20 million. More than 12 million of them are staring into a steeper hardship of being thrown off of CARES emergency UI assistance when it expires the day after Christmas." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $52 Million to Support Head Start and Early Head Start in Chicago Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep.Scott Peters, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Gillibrand Urges Senate Leadership To Extend Enhanced Unemployment Benefits In Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Angus King, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Charles Schumer - Sinema to Senate Leaders: Extend Cares Act Unemployment Insurance Benefits Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Cortez Masto Calls on Secretary Mnuchin and Chairman Powell to Provide Aid to The Hospitality and Leisure Industry, State and Local Governments Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Unemployment Programs in Forthcoming COVID Relief Legislation Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "If Congress does not act soon, roughly 12M Americans are going to lose access to the unemployment benefits they are relying on to get them through this pandemic on Dec. 26. @SenateDems are ready to extend these programs past the holiday season--will Republicans join us?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2020 Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on GAO Report Indicating "Flawed' Unemployment Claim Estimates by Trump Administration Sen.Mark Warner
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "For the second consecutive week, new jobless claims increased as the pandemic surges around the country. The number of workers on all UI programs is still over 20M, with half a million more Americans added to the emergency eligibility programs set to expire next month." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 24, 2020 Tweet - "There are other numbers President Trump should be concerned about right now. Like the 257,000+ Americans dead, 20.3M claiming unemployment, and more than 1 million new #COVID19 cases in the past week alone." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020 Cortez Masto Takes Part in Food Distribution, Thanks Volunteers Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 23, 2020 Golden to House Leaders: Renew Expiring CARES Act Provisions Now Rep.Jared Golden
Nov. 23, 2020 Neal: Congress Must Act on Expiring Unemployment Provisions Rep.Richard Neal
Nov. 22, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Tough Times Highlight Blessings Sen.John Thune
Nov. 21, 2020 Latta: Unemployment Rates Fall for the Fifth Consecutive Month Rep.Bob Latta
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "We should all be deeply concerned that new jobless claims increased to 742,000 last week. Over 20 million American workers are on UI programs, and 12 million of them are set to fall off a financial cliff in December unless Congress acts to extend emergency CARES Act eligibility." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump @USDA wants to end SNAP benefits & take food off the table for 8,000 seniors in supportive living facilities--in the middle of a pandemic. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , @RodneyDavis , & I are leading the IL delegation in opposing this cruel effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Davis Lead Illinois Delegation In Opposing USDA Effort To End Food Stamp Program At Illinois Senior Living Facilities Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have tried for weeks to pass another targeted rescue package. It would send hundreds of billions of dollars to schools, unemployment aid, another round of the job-saving PPP, and healthcare. Democrats repeatedly blocked it all. Let's hope they let us make law soon." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Emergency unemployment programs are set to expire next month, which means the end of remaining weekly unemployment assistance for millions of families. This assistance is critical to helping families stay afloat and keep our economy moving." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 11, 2020 Underwood Honors Illinois Veterans, Participates in Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry Veterans Day Pantry Distribution Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "American workers are rebuilding our economy stronger & faster than anyone predicted. Experts predicted double-digit unemployment into 2021. Instead, it's down to 6.9%. More than 630k new jobs just last month. Too many are still hurting. Our work isn't done. But what progress." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 10, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce $100,000 to Assist Low-Income Families in Anne Arundel, Charles Counties with Home Repairs Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 6, 2020 Pelosi Statement on October Jobs Report Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 5, 2020 Tweet - "751k more jobs were lost last week & 1 in 6 workers are relying on unemployment insurance to get by. This crisis is not over & the need for relief is clear. The GOP has delayed long enough. We must reach agreement on legislation that addresses the economic impact of this crisis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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