| April 19, 2020
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Tweet - "We are committed to ensuring small businesses across America have access to the resources they need as we continue the fight against the coronavirus. #FamiliesFirst #FNS"
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| April 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Relief for Mom & Pop Shops Support for small Women/Minority owned businesses Assistance to Veteran entrepreneurs and small family farms Big Business Bailout Small businesses are the heart and soul of our economy. We stand with them #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| April 19, 2020
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Tweet - "It's time to reopen America and do it in a smart way. Everyone in this country has been impacted by #coronavirus, and the way to help Americans through this crisis is additional funding to the #PaycheckProtectionProgram."
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Sen. John Barrasso
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| April 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Had a call w/ @POTUS today. As I've said, we have to get more $$$ in the #PaycheckProtectionProgram IMMEDIATELY, after Dems blocked funding days ago. We're also working to get more relief to our front line health care workers and additional testing. We don't have time to waste."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 19, 2020
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Courtney Statement On Reports Of Bipartisan Agreement For New Aid Bill To Restart SBA Small Business Loan Programs, Replenish Hospital Resources & More
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Rep. Joe Courtney
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| April 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Bigger companies with long-term relationships with bigger banks are getting access to the federal dollars but smaller businesses, minority owned businesses, businesses in more rural areas are not getting the dollars they need. We're fighting to help ALL small businesses."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for small businesses, and hospitals and healthcare providers, and frontline workers, and state and local governments across the country. They need more help from the federal government, and they need it fast."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 19, 2020
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Tweet - "For weeks, I have been warning that recent job losses from #COVID19 would throw millions off their employer health plans. I am fighting to ensure that the federal government steps up & covers the costs of keeping folks on their employer health plans, even if they are laid off. "
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 19, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Veasey, Cárdenas, Chu Urge House Leadership to Include Reporting Requirements on PPP Loan Approvals
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 19, 2020
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CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Tina Smith
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| April 18, 2020
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Letter to Congressional Colleagues - Rep. Chip Roy sent the following letter on PPP and restarting the economy to his colleagues:
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Rep. Chip Roy
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| April 18, 2020
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Tweet - "I will fight to get @USPS the help it needs -- along with our doctors, nurses, grocery workers and everyone else on the front lines of our fight against the pandemic."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Providing for frontline workers and small businesses in communities across the country is essential to achieving our goal of protecting the lives and livelihoods of hardworking American families. #FamiliesFirst @TheBeatWithAri"
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| April 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Warning to all the "Open Up" Task Forces: we must start by listening to real doctors, develop massive testing capacity starting now, and keep the support coming for unemployed workers and struggling small businesses."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 18, 2020
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The Washington Times - Barrasso: A rescue operation needed for America's rural hospitals
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Sen. John Barrasso
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| April 18, 2020
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Tweet - "The Paycheck Protection Program ran dry on Thursday and Democrats continue to block more funding. Democrats must let us reopen this crucial program before more Americans are laid off needlessly and more small businesses are shuttered that could have survived."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 18, 2020
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Sanders, Warner, Jones and Blumenthal Unveil Sweeping Policy to Guarantee Workers' Paychecks
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| April 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Watched Iowa Press &they talked abt remarkable flow of liquidity thru SBA paycheck protection program &its impact Iowa needs more resources 2meet demand Iowans r calling on Congress 2act Dems pls don't stand in way of small biz! PPP is wrking in Iowa 4.3B$ loaned to nearly 30kbiz"
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Manchin Leads Colleagues in Calling for MSHA to Implement Emergency Standards to Protect Miners During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cohen, DeLauro Lead Colleagues in Call to Repeal $170 Billion Tax Break for Real Estate Developers, Hedge Fund Owners in CARES Act
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Aderholt Statement on Moving Manufacturing Back to America
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Rep. Robert Aderholt
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| April 17, 2020
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Sen. Coons urges SBA lenders to quickly provide 6-month small business loan relief
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Sen. Chris Coons
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| April 17, 2020
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Amata Calls For Urgent Passage Of More PPP Loan Funds
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| April 17, 2020
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Rep. Titus Introduces Bill to Help Local Businesses Access SBA Loans
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Rep. Dina Titus, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "High end steak house receives $20 million in aid. Many Mom and Pop shops have been shut out. We c/n blindly give this administration billions more and expect things to be different. That's why House Dems are fighting for changes. FACTS."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| April 17, 2020
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Fox News - Sen. Chuck Grassley: Coronavirus-damaged businesses providing over half of US jobs deserve tax break
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| April 17, 2020
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Florida Congressional Members Issue Joint Statement on Unemployment Benefits for Independent Contractors, Self-Employed Workers
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Rep. Lois Frankel
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Davids Urges Congressional Leaders to Put Partisan Politics Aside; Provide Relief for Small Businesses
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Rep. Sharice Davids
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Watson Coleman Urges Expanded Definition and Protections for Essential Workers
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
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| April 17, 2020
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Tillis: 39,520 Low-Interest Loans Approved For North Carolina's Small Businesses Before PPP Funding Lapse
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| April 17, 2020
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Lujan Supports Urgent Funding in Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "The Administration has done too little to help the smallest and most vulnerable businesses -- we absolutely need more money for SBA but also need new rules to ensure that it follows need, not just existing relationships with big banks. https://nypost.com/2020/04/17/potbellys-ruths-chris-snag-coronavirus-loans-meant-for-small-business/?utm_source=twitter_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site%20buttons&utm_campaign=site%20buttons via @nypost"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Womack Urges Replenishment of Paycheck Protection Program, Changes to Help Small and Rural Colleges
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Rep. Bruce Westerman, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Duckworth Statement on GOP Efforts to Pit Hospital Workers & First Responders Against Small Businesses
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Twenty million Americans have lost their jobs in one month. We badly need the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program to keep saving more small businesses. But Democrats have been blocking its funding for over a week and now this crucial program is shut down."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Billions flowing in @SBAgov loans to businesses struggling to survive/reopen. Funding exhausted this morning. Critical program. But the next bill must require more transparency and accountability to ensure banks prioritize the most vulnerable small businesses."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Hoeven Leads COVID-19 Response Discussion With Labor Secretary, ND WSI Directors & Business Leaders
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Good to see Illinois will be getting $8.325 million in federal Dislocated Worker Grants from @USDOL . This money will go to Illinois communities that are experiencing hardship related to #COVID19 & its impact on their workforce."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Minority-owned businesses continue to face structural barriers to accessing the capital they need to support their business. In this extraordinary time of need, we must ensure that federal assistance, like the Paycheck Protection Program, is reaching those who need it the most."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Following Latest Unemployment Numbers, Support Grows for Jayapal's Paycheck Guarantee Act
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| April 17, 2020
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Curtis on PPP Funding: "The Time is Now"
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Sen. John Curtis
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| April 17, 2020
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Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Running Out of Funding
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Blumenauer, Lee, McClintock, and Young Urge House Leadership to Include Cannabis Businesses in Next Phase of COVID-19 Relief
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Rep. Tom McClintock, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats are fighting for the nail salons, the barbershops, the delis. Why are Senator McConnell and Republicans only trying to help bigger businesses that already have connections to bigger banks?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 17, 2020
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Reimburse Americans Who Faced High Costs Traveling Home Due to Covid-19
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| April 17, 2020
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Following Call for Reform, Rosen Applauds Adoption of New Regulatory Relief Measure to Help Cities During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Jacky Rosen
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| April 17, 2020
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Senators Release 'Paycheck Security' Grant Proposal to Help Businesses Keep Workers on Payrolls
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Sen. Mark Warner, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "By blocking relief for Main Street, Democrats are behaving as they always do in circumstances like this one: hijacking the process to get other items included. Meanwhile, many #smallbiz are hanging on by a thread. Every day of delay means lost jobs."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Wyden, Cardin, Shaheen & Schumer Press Administration to Provide Taxpayers with Data on How Small Business Relief Funds are Being Distributed
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Underwood Statement in Support of Additional Support for Small Businesses
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| April 17, 2020
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Blunt Rochester -- "We Must Fix and Fund Paycheck Protection Program"
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Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Chairman Thompson Asks Mnuchin for Answers Regarding Small Business Aid in CARES Act
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Rep. Mike Thompson
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| April 17, 2020
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Small Businesses in Southeastern Kentucky Receive Funding from the CARES Act
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Rep. Hal Rogers
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| April 17, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Fixing and Funding Small Business Programs
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| April 17, 2020
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Nearly $3 Billion in Loans Issued to Nebraska Businesses Through Paycheck Protection Program
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Sen. Deb Fischer
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Five million more Americans lost their jobs just last week. That makes 20 million layoffs in one month. Americans need Democrats to stop blocking emergency paycheck money and let this job-saving program reopen. I hope our colleagues come around soon."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and James Clyburn, House Majority Whip - Congressman Cohen Asks House Democratic Leadership to Consider Reversing CARES Act Provisions Benefiting High Earners at the Expense of Taxpayers
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "It's reprehensible for companies to engage in price gouging, especially during a pandemic. Watch my interview with @koat7news to learn about my efforts to stop price gouging and hold these companies accountable."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Rep. Chip Roy Letter To Steve Mnuchin
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Rep. Chip Roy
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Byrne Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging More Help for Small Businesses
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Even now, Senate Democrats are still blocking funding for the Paycheck Protection Program. It is surreal to see Democratic leaders treat support for workers and small businesses as something they need to be goaded into supporting."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Dem Letter on PPP Demands Rules Requiring Equitable Lending from Banks
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Bonamici, Haaland, Young Call on House Leadership to Lift Barriers for Credit Unions, Help Small Businesses
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Rep. Steve Cohen, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Sen. Cramer Speaks to President Trump about Oil, Paycheck Protection Program Funding after COVID-19 Task Force Meeting
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "One week ago, I warned that the Paycheck Protection Program was running out of money and tried to a pass clean funding bill. Senate Democrats blocked it. Here we are, a week later, with no progress. This morning, the PPP ran out of money and shut down, just as we'd warned."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for money for small businesses, and hospitals and healthcare providers, and testing, and our state and local governments, and more to help fight coronavirus."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 16, 2020
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Van Hollen Calls For Immediate Funding, Fixes to Small Business Relief Programs
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Steny Hoyer, Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip, and Chairwoman Nita Lowey, Committee on Ammropriations - House Majority Leader, Golden Pushes for New Funding, Improvements to PPP Small Business Aid
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Rep. Jared Golden
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| April 16, 2020
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Van Hollen, Raskin, Trone Press Administration for Urgent Fixes to PPP to Help Maryland Small Businesses
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to Brian LaDuke, President of Sarnova Inc. - Pandemic is No Time for Profit on PPE Sold to First Responders, Stanton and Gallego Say
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Rep. Greg Stanton, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Hoeven Lead Bipartisan Push to Treasury Department, Small Business Administration to Ensure Eligibility of Rural Electric Cooperatives in Paycheck Protection Program
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Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Rep. Williams Slams Democrats for Holding Up Critical Aid to Small Businesses
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Rep. John Williams
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| April 16, 2020
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Young Statement on Paycheck Protection Program Funding Lapse
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Sen. Todd Young
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| April 16, 2020
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Gov. Ricketts Praises President Trump's Guidelines to Reopen America
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Sen. Pete Ricketts
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| April 16, 2020
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Kustoff Urges Congress to Pass Increased Funding for Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. David Kustoff
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