| May 8, 2020
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Rep. Frankel Statement on Record Unemployment
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Rep. Lois Frankel
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| May 8, 2020
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HHS Awards Arkansas $4.7 Million for Expanded Coronavirus Testing
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Rep. Steve Womack
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| May 8, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on April Jobs Report
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "The dire job losses in the record-shattering April jobs report show the urgent need for a bold #CARES2 package that is equal to the crisis gripping the American people. #FamiliesFirst"
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "The Paycheck Protection Program offers a lifeline to struggling small businesses. Payday lenders profit off driving working families into debt & shouldn't have access to federal relief programs. Joined my colleagues in urging @SBAgov & Treasury to exclude payday lenders from PPP."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 8, 2020
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Kaine Introduces Legislation To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave During Pandemic
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Sen. Tim Kaine
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| May 8, 2020
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Scalise Applauds Trump Executive Order to Protect and Expand U.S. Seafood Industry
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| May 8, 2020
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Reps. Lizzie Fletcher, Andy Kim, Angie Craig Introduce Legislation to Ensure Small Business with PPP Loans Remain Eligible to Receive Tax Deductions
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Rep. Angie Craig, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Davids, Kim to Introduce Bill Requiring Transparency on Small Business Loan Recipients
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Rep. Sharice Davids, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Pappas, Hagedorn, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Expanding Aid to American Small Businesses and Workers
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Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "We requested that the SBA Inspector General complete this report. And it makes clear that the Trump administration must immediately fix the Paycheck Protection Program to help the truly small businesses that have so far not received the help they need."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 8, 2020
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Reps. Norcross, Kim, Garamendi & Cook Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Local Construction Hiring
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Rep. Donald Norcross, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Nearly 100 Walmart workers in Massachusetts have been diagnosed with COVID-19; At least two Walmart employees in Massachusetts have already died from COVID-19
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Rep. Katherine Clark, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "The #jobsreport reveals the extent to which measures necessary to combat the COVID-19 pandemic have affected the economic well being of Americans. Whether these job losses persist beyond this crisis will depend on how we react as a nation to confront it."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "SBA must do more to stop the special treatment for well-connected big business at the expense of legitimate small business struggling to stay afloat and support their workers during this pandemic."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 8, 2020
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In First Official Action, House Coronavirus Panel Demands That Large Public Corporations Return Taxpayer Funds Intended for Small Businesses
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Sen. Andy Kim
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Pappas Proposes Recommendations to Fix PPP for NH Small Businesses
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Rep. Chris Pappas
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| May 8, 2020
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Fitzpatrick Joins Group of Bipartisan Members Introduce Legislation to Reduce Layoffs by Expanding Employee Retention Tax Credit
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads Fight to Help State and Local Governments Provide Paid Leave to Police, Firefighters, and Other Workers During Pandemic
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| May 8, 2020
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In Letter to Mnuchin, Cantwell, Brown, Schumer Slam Airlines for Reducing Employee Payrolls, Urge Treasury Department to Issue New Guidance
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Gillibrand Calls For Increased Funding To Support Neighborhood And Minority Owned Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Tom Abood, CEO of EVO Transportation and Energy Services, Inc., Richard Heo, CEO of Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., Timothy Wright, CEO of MiMedx Group, Inc., Jamie Lerner, CEO of Quantum Corporation, and Dennis Oates, CEO of Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. - In First Official Action, House Coronavirus Panel Demands That Large Public Corporations Return Taxpayer Funds Intended for Small Businesses
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Sen. Andy Kim, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Bruce Caswell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Maximus Inc. - Booker Leads Colleagues in Pressing Federal Government's Largest Call Center Contractor on Workplace Safety Efforts During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve - Schatz, Whitehouse, Senators To Fed: Loans Should Help Small Businesses, Not Bail Out Oil Companies That Risk Stability Of Financial System
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida - Florida Members of Congress Raise "Grave Concerns' with DeSantis Push to Reopen Florida
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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| May 7, 2020
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Following Bipartisan Request, Treasury Modifies Employee Retention Tax Credit Eligibility for Employers Providing Health Benefits for Furloughed Employees
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| May 7, 2020
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Stevens Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Assist Local Chambers of Commerce and Other Non-Profits
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Rep. Haley Stevens
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| May 7, 2020
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Slotkin Statement on Resuming Manufacturing Work in Michigan
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin
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| May 7, 2020
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Reps. Cleaver, Green, Waters, Clay & Beatty Introduce Fair Housing Resolution
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Shaheen: NH Fishermen & Seafood Industry to Receive $2.7 Million in Urgently Needed Assistance Through CARES Act
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| May 7, 2020
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Top Democrats Support Tying Expanded Unemployment Benefits To Automatic Triggers
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Rep. Donald Beyer, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Congressmen Panetta, Beyer Release Proposal to Improve the Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Donald Beyer
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| May 7, 2020
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Harris Announces Coronavirus Testing Grants to Eastern Shore Health Centers
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| May 7, 2020
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As Pandemic Exposes Major Weaknesses in Meatpacking Industry, Sen. Warren, Rep. Khanna Cosponsor Sen. Booker's Farm System Reform Act To Fix Broken System
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Sen. Cory Booker
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Meng Calls for Improvements to Key Loan Programs Designed to Help Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 7, 2020
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Following Klobuchar's Questions At Senate Commerce Committee Hearing, Frontier Airlines Changes Policy to Charge Customers For Safer Seats During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| May 7, 2020
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Shaheen Leads Call with NH Small Businesses & Non-Profits That Have Been Unable to Access Aid Through Small Business Relief Programs
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Brown, Peters Urge Speaker Pelosi to Include Multiemployer Pension Fix in Any Future Stimulus Package
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Congressmen Panetta, Beyer Release Proposal to Improve the Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Donald Beyer, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Harder Introduces Health Care Workforce Protection Act
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Rep. Josh Harder
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| May 7, 2020
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Maine Delegation Announces More Than $20 Million for Maine Fishing Industry
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Rep. Jared Golden, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Permanent Buy America Provision from Senators Baldwin and Braun Passes Senate Committee
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $16 Million in Coronavirus Relief Funding for Oregon Fisheries
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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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 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reed & Whitehouse Seek Additional Support for Fishing Communities
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Amata Takes Part In Bipartisan Letter To SBA On Behalf Of Smaller Lenders
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Walmart CEO Doug McMillon - Rep. Lynch And Massachusetts Delegation Call On Walmart To Protect Workers In Massachusetts Stores
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Rep. Lori Trahan, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Today's unemployment claims report shows 33.5 million Americans -- or 1 in 5 working Americans -- have sought unemployment insurance in the last seven weeks. These figures reflect the economic burden this pandemic has had on our economy and working families."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "We must ensure that small businesses participating in the Paycheck Protection Program can both pay their employees & keep the lights on. I stand with my colleagues in calling for SBA and Treasury to raise the PPP cap for non-payroll expenses to help small businesses stay afloat."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 7, 2020
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Durbin, Smith Introduce Legislative Fix To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave During Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "We're fighting for essential workers in New York and across America. They are on the frontlines of this crisis. And they deserve premium pay from a Heroes Fund, paid leave, and protections to keep them safe."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Several big corporations that received small business loans they never should have gotten to begin with are returning them to the Treasury. The SBA should re-direct those returned loans to a set-aside for truly small and underserved businesses using community-based lenders NOW."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader McConnell, and Leader Schumer - Torres Small and Cunningham Lead Bipartisan Effort to Give Businesses More Flexibility to Spend PPP Funds
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Pingree Leads 70+ House Members in Push for Nation's Cultural Sector to Receive Direct Aid in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Neguse, Warren, Harris and Lieu Call for Price Gouging Measures to Be Included in Next Covid-19 Stimulus Package
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Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
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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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Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Announces Teleconference Forum with FTC Chairman Simons on May 11
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - Rep. TJ Cox Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging SBA to Strengthen Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Golden Introduces Legislation to Permanently Extend Small Business Relief to Small, Rural Hospitals
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Rep. Jared Golden
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to Jeff Bezos, President, CEO of Amazon.com, Inc. - Warren, Sanders, Booker, Brown & Colleagues Call for More Information from Jeff Bezos on Amazon's Firing of Whistleblowers
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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The Hill - Business Interruption Insurance Bills Will Help Small Businesses Through National Emergencies
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Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Congressman Steven Horsford Supports Paycheck Guarantee for Nevada's Workers
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Rep. Steven Horsford
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| May 6, 2020
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Tweet - "This #NationalNursesDay: I couldn't be prouder of all of our nurses in New York and across the country fighting so hard in this crisis like everyone in the @GNYCBNA . We're fighting to make sure they get premium pay from a "Heroes Fund.""
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to Jeff Bezos, Amazon Incorporated CEO - After Coronavirus Death at Tracy Amazon Distribution Facility, Harder Asks Bezos for Answers
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Rep. Josh Harder
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to Mr. Harvey, President and CEO of Alcoa Corporation - Lawmakers Call on Alcoa to Negotiate with Workers to Save Jobs at Intalco Facility
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Republicans in Washington are talking about passing new federal laws to give corporations broad legal immunity if workers and customers get sick. @SenateDems , on the other hand, believe that our highest priority must be protecting the health and safety of our fellow Americans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 6, 2020
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Shaheen Leads Call with NH Small Businesses & Non-Profits That Have Received Assistance Through Small Business Relief Programs
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| May 6, 2020
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Rep. Cisneros Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand PPP and Protect Local Chambers and Other Non-Profits
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Rep. Gil Cisneros
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House - Rep. Fudge Urges Funding Set-Aside for CDFIs in Future Small Business Relief
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Rep. Al Green, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Largest Allocation of CARES Act Emergency Aid in the Tampa Bay Area - Over $256Million - Being Deployed by Hillsborough County to Assist Residents
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Rep. Kathy Castor
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| May 6, 2020
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Lawmakers Call on Alcoa to Negotiate with Workers to Save Jobs at Intalco Facility
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to Secretary Steven Mnuchin of the Department of the Treasury and Administrator Jovita Carranza of the Small Business Administration - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Hispanic Caucus Letter to Protect Minority-Owned Small Businesses
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Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Steube Cosponsors Legislation to Expand Paycheck Protection Program to Include 501(c)(6) Organizations
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Rep. Greg Steube
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| May 6, 2020
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Rep. Pressley, Senator Harris Introduce Groundbreaking Bill to Support Small Neighborhood Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Cantwell: Aviation Industry Must Heed Science, Protect Workers in COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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