| April 15, 2020
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Pelosi Statement on Press Reports Indicating the Paycheck Protection Program Will Run Out of Funds Today
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross - Rubio, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Department of Commerce to Provide Relief for Florida's Fishing and Seafood Industry
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Rep. Gus Bilirakis, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Hoeven Holds COVID-19 Discussion With North Dakota Tribal Leaders And Administration Officials
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Small family farms, Mom & Pop shops, Women/Minority owned businesses and entrepreneurs who are vets need loan assistance. House Dems are fighting to provide it. Senate Republicans are trying to stop it. We must hold the line #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| April 15, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith: $7.6 Billion in Forgivable Loans Approved for Nearly 34,000 Minnesota Small Businesses
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Our small biz programs need more money now We all agree But Dems actually want to get it into the hands of all who need it That's not what's happening when websites are crashing, mom & pop shops and minority businesses are shut out, bigger banks are loaning to fav customers"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Daines Successfully Secures Two Year Extension for Montana Timber Contracts During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "House Dems are working to strengthen #SmallBizRelief during this crisis & are calling on @senatemajldr to work with us on a bipartisan bill to provide additional funding to emergency SBA relief programs, more support for rural & underserved communities, & assistance to farmers."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 15, 2020
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Daines Fights to Protect Outfitter Jobs During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The Paycheck Protection Program is a crucial tool for protecting workers across the country -- yet serious flaws are keeping far too many small businesses from receiving the resources they need. The @SenateGOP must stop blocking commonsense solutions that put #FamiliesFirst."
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The #PaycheckProtectionProgram is helping workers across Wyoming. Thanks to #PPP, more than 5,700 small businesses in Wyoming have been approved for $706 million worth of loans."
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Sen. John Barrasso
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| April 15, 2020
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CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Interview with Nancy Pelosi [16:32:35-16:35:01]
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| April 15, 2020
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Joyce Urges Democrats to End Obstruction of Paycheck Protection Program Funding April 15, 2020 Press Release Altoona, PA -- Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement outlining the need for more funding in the Paycheck Protection Program, which is slated to run out of funds before the end of the week.
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Rep. John Joyce
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| April 15, 2020
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McCarthy and McConnell Call on Democrats to Stop Blocking Emergency Funding for the Paycheck Protection Program
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Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Update on #PPP loans Loans Approved: OVER 1 Million This program is working to provide relief to #AmericanSmallBusiness & save American jobs. @SenateGOP needs Dems to work with us today to keep it funded. We're ready to act."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - As Maine Small Businesses Face Delays for Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Collins, King Urge SBA to Speed Up Funding, Provide "Clear, Concise, and Accurate Guidance" on Eligibility
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "The #PaycheckProtectionProgram is working. Employers are relying on it to help keep their employees on the payroll and their businesses operational. Republicans are simply asking for more funds to continue making that possible. I sincerely hope Democrats don't stand in the way."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "NEW: Just over 22K loans have been approved for Iowa small biz as part of the #PaycheckProtectionProgram. With our state's #smallbiz receiving over $3.5B so far, it's clear we need to move swiftly to ensure the money keeps flowing & our biz can stay afloat amidst this pandemic."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 14, 2020
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Ernst Calls for Clarity, Access to Relief for Iowa's Farmers, Ag Industries
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 14, 2020
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McConnell Update on Senate Schedule & Urgent Priorities
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 14, 2020
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On Call with Iowa Small Businesses, Ernst Answers Questions, Discusses Relief Efforts
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Thompson and Dean Call for Improvements to Paycheck Protection Program Application Portal
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Rep. Dan Meuser, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Rep. Cline to Host Second Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall
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Rep. Ben Cline
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Sens. Moran, Blumenthal Seek Answers from FTC on Price Gouging Amid COVID-19: Senators Believe FTC Has A Duty to Protect Consumers From Bad Actors During Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Clean funding for worker pay in a crisis should not be controversial. I hope our Democratic colleagues will let Congress act this week. American workers deserve paychecks, not pink slips caused by political games."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 14, 2020
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Air Carriers Accept $25 Billion in Payroll Assistance
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Sen. Roger Wicker
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| April 14, 2020
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Rosen Statement on Administration's Decision to Loosen Paycheck Protection Program Rules for Gaming Small Businesses
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Sen. Jacky Rosen
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| April 14, 2020
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Thompson Introduces the Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Act
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Rep. Mike Thompson
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve System - Cortez Masto Leads Nevada Delegation in Bipartisan Letter Calling for Expanded Eligibility for Hospitality in Critical Economic Programs
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Rep. Dina Titus, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Small family farms, Mom & Pop shops, Women/Minority owned businesses and entrepreneurs who are vets need loan assistance. House Dems are fighting to provide it. Senate Republicans are trying to stop it. We must hold the line #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Casten Outlines Priorities to be Included in the CARES 2 Stimulus Package
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| April 14, 2020
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Cortez Masto: Sba Announcement Does Nothing for Small Gaming Operators in Nevada
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| April 14, 2020
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Congressman Denver Riggleman Introduces The Opportunity Zone Extension Act
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Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "The bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program is working for American workers & small biz. -- 1,000,000+ loans already approved -- $242B of $350B already used The program needs more money ASAP. Schumer & Pelosi--QUIT the petty partisan games. Stop blocking this critical lifeline NOW."
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Thanks to a loan from the @SBAgov Paycheck Protection Program, @LCLynx1865 is able to hire back 32 employees who had been furloughed due to #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 14, 2020
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Hoeven Discusses CARES Act Assistance With NFIB Members, Holds Q&A With SBA District Director
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "During this pandemic, we must prioritize the needs of working families -- access to health care, economic security, & paid sick leave. Spoke today with @SEIUhciimk President Greg Kelley about pushing for strong worker protections in the next #COVID19 relief package."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 14, 2020
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House Democrats Introduce Bill to Help Workers Keep Job-Based Health Coverage During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Chairman Scott Statement on OSHA Safety Directive
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| April 14, 2020
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Norcross, Smith Lead NJ Delegation in Asking Congressional Leaders to Improve Paycheck Protections
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Rep. Donald Norcross, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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San Antonio Express News - Cornyn Op-Ed: More Funding Needed to Protect Paychecks in Pandemic
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Sen. John Cornyn
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| April 14, 2020
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Tillis: 23,786 Low-Interest Loans Approved For North Carolina's Small Businesses Under PPP
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| April 14, 2020
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Nearly $2 Billion in Paycheck Protection Program Loans Approved for 12,364 Maine Small Employers
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for money for small businesses, and hospitals, 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 13, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - N.M. Delegation Calls on Trump Administration to Quickly Remedy Faulty Implementation of CARES Act Programs for Small Businesses, Nonprofit Impacted by Coronavirus
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury Department - Representatives García, Sylvia Garcia and Danny Davis Call on Administration to Issue Clear Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to Amanpal S. Bhutani , CEO of GoDaddy Inc. - Hirono, Booker, Hassan Call on Domain Name Gatekeepers to Combat Coronavirus-Related Scams and Misinformation
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Joined my colleagues in urging @NOAA to quickly allocate assistance to MD's seafood processors. The coronavirus pandemic has drastically cut prices for seafood and hurt many small and family-owned businesses in our state."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump's last day: RT'd a call for Dr. Fauci's firing Claimed he alone can "open up the states' Tweeted personal grievances as hospitals, small biz, state & local governments cry out for help Cut a deal with Russia & Saudi Arabia to raise gas prices Quite a day's work."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Last week, Democrats objected to a clean funding increase for the crucial Paycheck Protection Program -- even though it's on track to run out of funding as soon as this week. American workers deserve better than political games."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Small biz in rural areas should have access to funds even if they're not customers of larger banks. Same for minority-owned biz. Small banks & funds should be able to provide this help NOW. Small biz shouldn't have to wait while well-connected banks dole out $$ to fav clients."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell's proposal does nothing to fix the problems with the Paycheck Protection Program or invest in SBA disaster assistance. Even the Chamber of Commerce says we need to invest in SBA disaster assistance for small businesses."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. TJ Cox Leads Bipartisan Effort to Make State and Local Governments Eligible for Emergency Paid Leave Payroll Tax Credits
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Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administrator - After Hearing from Farmers in Ct About Sba Disaster Loan Eligibility, Murphy, Blumenthal Urge Administration to Modify Guidance Under Cares Act
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Small businesses, hospitals, frontline workers, families, and state and local governments across the country are struggling to keep up with this national crisis. 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 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Our incredible, essential workers are making sure our grocery stores, pharmacies, and more stay open for Americans When you have to go to the store, #ShopSmart to help keep them and everyone safe Wear a mask, and practice social distancing by staying at least 6 feet from others"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. James McPherson, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Maine, N.H. Delegation Members Urge DOD to Reinstate Paid Leave Policy at PNSY
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Congressman Gonzalez Announces SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Small Businesses for Drought
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Letter to SBA Administrator on Status of Office of Rural Affairs Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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$1.87 Billion in Paycheck Protection Program Loans Approved for 11,088 Maine Small Employers
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the US Small Business Administration - Joyce Fights to Provide Relief for PA Farmers
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Rep. Kevin Hern, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Pelosi and Schumer Joint Statement on Urgent Priorities for Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relif
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Elizabeth Warren and Ro Khanna Unveil Essential Workers Bill of Rights
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Shaheen: 4,400 Forgivable Loans Approved for NH Small Businesses, Urges Quick Delivery of Assistance & Implementation Fixes
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| April 13, 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 - Congressman Kim Leads Letter to Call on Administration to Fast Track Small Business Help
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Rep. Juan Vargas, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Small businesses across America are telling us the @SBAgov Paycheck Protection Program isn't working. That loan applications are not being processed and businesses are not getting the money in time. Not acceptable. President Trump and his admin need to fix these issues NOW."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Doctors, nurses, and essential workers are putting their lives on the line every single day of this fight against coronavirus. Senate Democrats are proposing a bold, new program to boost premium pay for America's frontline workers. We're calling it a "Heroes Fund.""
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 11, 2020
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Senator Collins Announces $1.5 Billion in Paycheck Protection Program Loans Approved for 8,400 Maine Small Businesses
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 11, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm hearing from small businesses that the @SBAgov Paycheck Protection Program isn't working for them. Loan applications are not being processed and businesses are not getting the money in time. That's just not acceptable. The Trump administration needs to fix these issues NOW."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 11, 2020
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Tweet - "I issued the following statement with @GOPLeader on the urgent need to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program. There is no excuse for a lack of urgency. American jobs are literally at stake."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans blocked a bill this week that would provide money for small businesses, hospitals, health care providers, testing, and more. Instead of working with House and Senate Democrats, they pulled a political stunt."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 10, 2020
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PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Bernie Sanders on pandemic health coverage and supporting Joe Biden
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to Wilber Ross, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, and Chris Oliver, Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Maryland Delegation Calls for NOAA to Expedite Distribution of Relief Funds for U.S. Fisheries
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome H. Powell, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Reps. Cleaver, Meeks, & Beatty Urge Fed to Partner With Minority-Owned Firms As It Implements Economic Response Programs
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
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| April 10, 2020
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Hoeven & Thune outline CARES Act assistance to help small businesses, start-ups maintain payroll & overcome pandemic challenges
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Sen. John Hoeven, ...
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