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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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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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