| May 12, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnel, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Harris, Murray Push for Water Affordability in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - "In the Rose Garden at the White House, President Trump said we have met the moment and prevailed. With over 1.3 million infected and over 80,000 American fatalities? With more than 30 million unemployed? A stunning disregard for the truth. We need to act big and bold now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 12, 2020
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Duckworth Joins Bicameral Effort to Address COVID-19's Impact on Communities Plagued by Environmental Injustice
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen. McConnell said the GOP has not 'yet felt the urgency of acting immediately.' Let me repeat. With millions sick and tens of thousands dying, With depression-era levels of unemployment, Sen. McConnell said the GOP has not 'yet felt the urgency of acting immediately.'"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 11, 2020
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Brown, Cassidy, Higgins, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Lookback Legislation to Ensure Low-Income Families Impacted by COVID-19 Can Use Previous Year's Income to File for 2020 EITC and CTC
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Sen. Bill Cassidy, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Has Senator McConnell seen the lines of hungry Americans waiting at food banks? Has Senator McConnell seen last week's jobs report or heard the pleas of millions of families who are worried about paying their rent?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 11, 2020
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Senators Markey and Warren Applaud Release of $28 Million in LIHEAP Funding for Massachusetts During Coronavirus Emergency
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Schweikert, Kirkpatrick Lead Delegation Letter Urging LIHEAP Funding In COVID-19 Legislation
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Rep. Greg Stanton, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Reed: Conditions-Based Unemployment Insurance Plan Will Help Stabilize U.S. Economy & Boost Economic Survival of Workers, Businesses, and Communities
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Rep. Donald Beyer, ...
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| May 10, 2020
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Meng Hails Approval of New York State's Plan to Operate Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 9, 2020
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Schatz, Senators Introduce Legislation To Help Struggling Families Pay Rent During The Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| May 8, 2020
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Chairman Takano Responds to Rise in Veteran Unemployment to Nearly 12 Percent
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| May 8, 2020
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House Ag Subcommittee Chairs Fudge, Costa, Plaskett Introduce Legislation to Better Connect Farmers, Food Banks
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Rep. Jim Costa, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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In Response to Rising Unemployment During Coronavirus Pandemic, Senator Murray Introduces Legislation to Invest Billions in Workforce Training
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 8, 2020
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Schatz, Senators Announce New Legislation To Provide Emergency Cash Assistance To Low-Income Families And Individuals
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| May 8, 2020
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Warren, Neguse, Pressley and Tlaib Call on Congressional Leadership to Include Robust Funding to Aid the Homeless in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Casey Introduces "Farmers Feeding Families Act' to Connect Farms and Food Banks
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Letter Urges Expansion of Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit to Help Working-Class Michigan Families
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "The "We Got Us" Initiative is a phenomenal act of community solidarity - checking in on neighbors, delivering care packages, & launching a hotline with information on community resources. Grateful for their work taking care of their fellow Chicagoans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 7, 2020
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Wyden Unveils Proposal to Tie Unemployment Insurance Benefits to Economic Conditions, Prevent Republican Economic Sabotage
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| May 7, 2020
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DelBene, Warner Propose Plan for Emergency Portable Benefits Fund
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) Calls for Further Protections for American Workers
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Rep. Brian Babin, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Colleagues Urge President Trump to Pause Immigration, Protect American Jobs
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Since mid-March, more than 30M Americans have filed for unemployment benefits--more than 10M of them have also lost their employer health plans. In the midst of this global pandemic, it's imperative that we help people keep their health coverage."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Joe Morelle, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Call for Action to Streamline Critical Social Services Americans Rely On
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
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Sen. Jack Reed
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| May 5, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| May 5, 2020
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Bicameral Delegation Releases Framework For Legislation Tying Expanded Unemployment Benefits To Public Health Emergency And Economic Conditions
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Rep. Donald Beyer, ...
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| May 5, 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 - Representatives Dean and Beyer Continue Efforts to get more Direct Cash Support to Americans
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Rep. Donald Beyer, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Tweet - "There are 30 mil. Americans out of work through no fault of their own, & that's why it is important that the Senate is in session. We can use targeted, temporary, & specifically focused legislation to help those impacted by #coronavirus."
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Sen. John Barrasso
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Manchin, Collins Urge USDA to Halt SNAP Changes That Would Hurt Food Assistance for Low-Income Families and Seniors
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Murray Urges HHS and DOL to Work Together to Shift Unemployed Workers Into a Public Health Workforce Focused on COVID-19 Contact Tracing
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 4, 2020
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Tweet - "The Senate needs to hear from Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, Sec. Mnuchin. We need to know why so many small businesses have had trouble getting loans. We need to know why unemployment insurance checks are failing to get to workers. We need to know why we still don't have enough tests!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to Peter DeFazio, Chair for the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sam Graves, Ranking Member for the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Grace Napolitano, Chair for the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, and Bruce Westerman, Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment - Barragán Leads Call for Natural Infrastructure Projects, Access in Underserved Communities
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Rep. Nanette Barragán
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| May 1, 2020
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In Response to Rising Unemployment, Rep. Susie Lee, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Invest $15 Billion in Workforce Training Needed to Relaunch the Economy
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Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Update: Federal Funds for Arizona
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Rep. Greg Stanton
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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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In Response to Rising Unemployment, Democrats Introduce Legislation to Invest $15 Billion in Workforce Training Needed to Relaunch the Economy
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Congressman Steven Horsford Introduces Legislation to Invest $15 Billion In Workforce Training to Relaunch Economy
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Rep. Steven Horsford
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| May 1, 2020
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Energy Subcommittee Briefing Call on the Impacts of COVID-19 on Energy Jobs
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Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - ". @FeedingSD is doing amazing work to help feed South Dakotans who are struggling right now. I was happy to help out this week, but they need many more volunteers to keep up with demand. More info on how to get involved here"
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of U.S. Department of the Treasury - Advocating for Rural Communities, Balderson Requests Access to IRS COVID-19 Payments for Ohioans Without Internet
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Rep. William Balderson
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| April 29, 2020
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Tweet - "More than ever, our country is relying on non-profits & volunteers to help support Americans in need. @FeedingSD is doing vital work to help keep food on families' dinner tables. Glad to lend a hand & update their team on the federal aid available to them. They need volunteers!"
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bicameral Letter Urging Federal Communications Commission To Coordinate With Other Federal Agencies To Inform Low-Income Families They Can Receive Broadband Services
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Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to Governor Gred Abbott - Texas Democrats Urge Abbott to Lift Administrative Burden in Unemployment Benefits, Streamline Process for Over a Million
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Rep. Veronica Escobar, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Manchin, Capito Announce More than $3 Million from HUD for Public Housing Relief in West Virginia Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to Governor Gred Abbott - Texas Democrats Urge Abbott to Lift Administrative Burden in Unemployment Benefits, Streamline Process for Over a Million
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "While Christopher Elementary school is closed for classes, volunteers have set up shop - and five different bus routes - to deliver 600 meals to families in need every day. Proud to see our state's helpers come together to support their neighbors."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 27, 2020
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Wyden Calls for Policies to Prevent Republican Economic Sabotage
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Harris, Hirono, Murphy, Warren to USDA: College Students Need Access to SNAP During Pandemic
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jerome Powell, Chairman Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Warner, Colleagues Urge Mnuchin & Powell to Expand PPP Opportunities for Minority and Underserved Communities
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 25, 2020
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Congressman Al Green Joined State Rep. Ron Reynolds and Bishop Destry Bell for Church Food Distribution
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Rep. Al Green, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Sánchez, Cárdenas Introduce Bill to Expand Medicaid Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and Treatment to Uninsured
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Rep. Linda Sánchez
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| April 24, 2020
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Senator Murray Stresses More Work to be Done for Puget Sound Communities Deeply Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sens. Cramer & Klobuchar, Reps. Welch & Marshall Urge Administration to Support Funding Dedicated to Ensuring Small Broadband Providers Can Sustain Critical Internet Services for Low-Income Families and Students in Future Coronavirus Relief Packages
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Sen. Kevin Cramer, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Heinrich Unveils Plan To Expand National Service Programs In Response To COVID-19
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Wyden Pushes to Ensure College Students Have Food on the Table Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Mark Warner, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Hoeven: $1.25 Billion in Federal Assistance Can Be Used For Unemployment Insurance Fund
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 23, 2020
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Sen. Cramer: Treasury Approves Burgum's Request for Allowing States to Use CARES Act Funds on Unemployment Insurance
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| April 23, 2020
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Harris, Gillibrand, Sanders Announce Bill To Fight Hunger, Help Families Afford Food Amid Economic Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Wyden Statement on Unemployment Assistance Affected by GOP Governors "Reopening" States
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Veasey, Blunt Rochester Call on Treasury Department to Ensure that People Experiencing Homelessness Get Their Stimulus Checks
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Rep. Scott Peters, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin Leads Push for New Employment Program to Help Workers and Businesses Recover from COVID-19
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Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Amazing to see how communities across Illinois are coming together to beat #COVID19. In East Peoria, college student Lexi Reinders is going above & beyond in her efforts to help feed the homeless in her community."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 20, 2020
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Labor Department Makes Clear Workers Congress Intended To Cover Will Receive Unemployment Benefits
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| April 19, 2020
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Reed Helps Deliver $14.2 Million to Feed Hungry Kids
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Sen. Jack Reed
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| April 18, 2020
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Congressman Al Green Joined Alliance for Disaster Relief to Distribute Food and PPE Safety Kits for 500 Families
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Rep. Al Green
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| April 18, 2020
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Congressman Al Green Joined HISD Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan and Houston Food Bank at NRG Stadium for Mass Food Distribution
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Rep. Al Green
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "More than 1/3 recently unemployed Americans are in danger of losing their employer health plan, or face an avg. family monthly premium of $1,700. The $600/week boost in unemployment benefits all but disappears for these folks. It's time for the federal govt to cover COBRA costs."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Manchin, Capito Announce $3 Million for Affordable Housing in West Virginia
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Rep. Estes Urges the State of Kansas to Address Unemployment Filing Issues
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Rep. Ron Estes
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| April 17, 2020
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COVID-19 Response: Rep. Susie Lee Introduces Bill to Increase Aid for State Medicaid Programs
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Rep. Susie Lee
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker, NJ Delegation Urge Congressional Leadership for Increased Funding to Protect Those Facing Food Insecurity
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Hoeven Announces DOL Funding For COVID-19 Efforts In North Dakota
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 15, 2020
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Cortez Masto, Rosen Welcome Social Security Administration Announcement for Ssi Recipients, More Must Be Done
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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