| April 11, 2019
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Smith Introduces Legislation to Close Road Safety/Drug Testing Loophole
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Rep. Chris Smith
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| April 11, 2019
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Letter to Various Energy Utility Companies and the Law Firm of Hunton Andrews Kirth - E&C Leaders Launch Investigation of Secretive Front Group UARG And Its Ties To EPA Officials
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Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
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| April 10, 2019
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Tweet - "No matter your age, race, occupation, religion, or sexuality, you should be treated with respect and dignity in the workplace. But for too long & for too many people, this hasn't been the case."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Sweeping Legislation To Address Harassment In The Workplace
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Senators Raise Concerns Over H-2B Visa Abuses That Enable Exploitation
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| April 10, 2019
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D&I Chair Beatty Calls on Bank Executives to Make Diversity and Inclusion Efforts More Intentional
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Rep. Joyce Beatty
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| April 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Schumer: Abrupt Closure of Iconic "friendly's' Restaurants Across Upstate Ny Demands Answers; Corporation Should Have Given Workers Far Better Notice They Were Being Let Go; Senator Urges Feds to Investigate Manner by Which Service Workers Were Notified of Layoffs & if Better Protections Are Needed
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 10, 2019
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Hoeven Convenes Hearing on Community and Economic Development in Tribal Communities
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 10, 2019
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Kaine Introduces Legislation To Address Harassment In The Workplace
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Sen. Tim Kaine
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| April 10, 2019
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Wyden, Booker, Clarke Introduce Bill Requiring Companies To Target Bias In Corporate Algorithms
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| April 10, 2019
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Klobuchar Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Small Businesses Restructure Debt
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| April 10, 2019
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Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act
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Rep. Sharice Davids
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| April 10, 2019
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Hearing of the Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access Subcommittee of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Hern, Hearing on "SBA 7(a) Budget Proposal and the Impact of Fee Structure Changes."
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Rep. Kevin Hern
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| April 10, 2019
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Hearing of the Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access Subcommittee of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Kim, Hearing on "SBA 7(a) Budget Proposal and the Impact of Fee Structure Changes"
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Sen. Andy Kim
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| April 10, 2019
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Subcommittee Examines Impact of Proposed Fee Hikes to SBA 7(a) Loan Program
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Sen. Andy Kim
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| April 10, 2019
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Senators Lankford, Grassley, Risch, Roberts, Hoeven Introduce Small Business Regulatory Relief Bill
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| April 10, 2019
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New Curtis Bill Fights to Curb International Business Corruption
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Sen. John Curtis
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| April 10, 2019
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Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Protect Children From Furniture Tip-Overs
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| April 10, 2019
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Senators Gardner, Hassan, Young, and Kaine Reintroduce Bipartisan Gateway to Careers Act To Expand Economic Opportunity and Support Innovative Businesses
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Sen. Todd Young, ...
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| April 10, 2019
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Scanlon Testifies Before House Appropriations, Fights to Keep Jobs in PA
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Rep. Mary Scanlon
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| April 10, 2019
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Merkley, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Family Leave for DOD Employees
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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| April 10, 2019
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Gonzalez, Cook, Young, and Gabbard Introduce Veterans Member Business Loan Act
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| April 9, 2019
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement On Passage of Bipartisan Bill To Help Unemployed Americans
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Rep. Gwen Moore
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| April 9, 2019
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Senator Murray Introduces Sweeping Legislation to Address Harassment in the Workplace
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 9, 2019
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Tweet - "I said at my weekly press conference that House Democrats will work to pass appropriations bills through the House by the end of June, and the House will take action to set top-line funding levels so that we can get our work done on time."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 9, 2019
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Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| April 9, 2019
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Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act
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Rep. Ron Estes
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| April 9, 2019
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Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act
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Rep. Terri Sewell
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| April 9, 2019
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Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act
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Rep. Gwen Moore
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| April 9, 2019
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Clark, Murray join workers, survivors to introduce sweeping Time's Up legislation
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Rep. Katherine Clark
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| April 9, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin Help Re-Introduce Bill Allowing Workers to Receive Paid Sick Days
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 9, 2019
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Hearing of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Pallone, Hearing on "Protecting Americans From Dangerous Products: Is the Consumer Product Safety Commission Fulfilling its Mission?"
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Rep. Frank Pallone
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| April 9, 2019
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Hearing of the Labor, Health And Human Services, Education, And Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. DeLauro, Hearing on "Combating Wage Theft: The Critical Role of Wage and Hour Enforcement"
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| April 9, 2019
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Executive Calendar
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 8, 2019
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Murray Slams Trump Administration for Backpedaling Effort to Protect Retirees
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 8, 2019
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Letter to Ann Marie Buerkle, Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission - Cantwell Demands Documents Related to BOB Jogging Strollers
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| April 8, 2019
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Tweet - "Joined @EleanorNorton in sending a letter to @AppropsDems urging Members to prohibit @USDA from using funds to carry out its proposal to relocate federal employees outside of the National Capital Region, which will harm research & our constituents. https://bit.ly/2WWt7WR "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 8, 2019
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Standing at Schenectady's Seat Center, Schumer Launches Major Effort to Maintain Funding and Reverse Admin.'s Damaging Cuts to Youthbuild Program; Senator Says Program Serving +1 K Students in The Capital Region Is in Jeopardy, Threatening Resources for Hundreds of Local Young Adults to Get & Keep Good-Paying Jobs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 8, 2019
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Tillis Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Support Startup Jobs, Innovation and Small Businesses
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| April 8, 2019
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Murphy, Toomey, Bipartisan Colleagues Announce Halos Act to Support Startup Jobs, Innovation and Small Businesses
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Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
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| April 5, 2019
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Chairwoman Velázquez on Selection of Jovita Carranza to Lead SBA
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| April 5, 2019
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Pelosi Statement on March Jobs Report
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| April 5, 2019
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Tweet - "The March #JobsReport shows once again that, while our economy continues growth dating back to President Obama's recovery program, the central challenges we faced at the beginning of the Trump Administration remain."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 5, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on March Jobs Report
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 4, 2019
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Sewell Leads Democrats in Introducing Regional Minimum Wage Legislation
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, ...
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| April 4, 2019
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Duckworth Announces Legislation to Help Small Businesses Get Financing They Need to Succeed
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 4, 2019
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Legislative Program
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 4, 2019
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Congressman DeSaulnier Introduces Bill to Hold Companies Accountable for their Public Health Impacts
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Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
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| April 3, 2019
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Representative Levin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Prioritize Veterans' Employment, Transition, Education Benefits at VA
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Rep. Mike Levin
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| April 3, 2019
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Aguilar Introduces Jobs Act to Connect Inland Empire Job-Seekers with Employment Resources
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Rep. Pete Aguilar
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| April 3, 2019
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Menendez, Booker and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Lift Ban on DREAMers Working for Congress
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 3, 2019
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Brown, Smith, Cardin, Van Hollen, Kaine and Warner Introduce Bills to Protect Federal Health Benefits During Government Shutdowns
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 3, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ann Buerkle, Acting Chair and Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission - Blumenthal & Markey Demand Answers from Acting Chair of The Consumer Product Safety Commission About Improper Coordination with Industry & Reports of Undermined Safety Inquiries
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| April 2, 2019
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Tweet - "For #EqualPayDay, Senator @PattyMurray asked for the Senate to join together and pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct. Because all women deserve equal pay for equal work. But @SenAlexander objected."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 2, 2019
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Hoyer, Lee Announce Majority Leader Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity Vice Chairs
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Rep. Sylvia Garcia, ...
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| April 2, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Equal Pay Day
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2019
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House Committee Unanimously Passes Murphy Bill to Help Move Unemployed Americans to Good-Paying Jobs
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| April 2, 2019
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Rosen Urges Vote on Paycheck Fairness Act on Equal Pay Day
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Sen. Jacky Rosen
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| April 2, 2019
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Tweet - "As we recognize #EqualPayDay today, I urge the Senate to take up the #PaycheckFairness Act, which the Democratic-led House passed last week. The wage gap affects women & families across the country, & we must take action to ensure #EqualPayForEqualWork. https://bit.ly/2I6M3On "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2019
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Tweet - "A young woman starting full-time work today stands to lose out on $406,760 over a 40-year career compared to a male counterpart. It's time for the Senate to follow the House & pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct! #EqualPayDay"
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| April 2, 2019
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Letter to Carlos Cordeiro, President of the United States Soccer Federation - DeLauro, Murray, Feinstein Send Letter to U.S. Soccer Federation on Equal Pay Lawsuit
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| April 2, 2019
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Norton Introduces Fair Pay Act on National Equal Pay Day
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Rep. Eleanor Norton
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| April 2, 2019
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Beyer Statement On Equal Pay Day
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Rep. Donald Beyer
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| April 2, 2019
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Senator Kevin Cramer Meets with Federal Reserve Chairman
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| April 2, 2019
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Reps. Raskin, DeSaulnier, Degette and Lofgren Introduce Legislation to Save Local News
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Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
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| April 2, 2019
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Pelosi Statement on Equal Pay Day
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| April 2, 2019
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Congresswoman Schakowsky Statement on Equal Pay Day
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| April 2, 2019
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Pelosi Remarks at Press Event with Democratic Women's Caucus Marking Equal Pay Day
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| April 2, 2019
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Tweet - "Thank you to Michelle Williams for sharing her compelling and heartfelt story of wage discrimination, inspiring women across America to stand up for #EqualPay. Now we call on the Senate to pass the #PaycheckFairness Act to ensure the economic equality for America's working women."
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| April 2, 2019
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Tweet - "Did you know the #WageGap deprives women in the U.S. of nearly $900 billion in income every year? This #EqualPayDay, I join with @HouseDemWomen & all House Dems in support of #EqualPayForEqualWork & call on the Senate to take up & pass #HR7, the #PaycheckFairnessAct."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2019
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Tweet - "In Illinois, for every $1 men make, women make 78 cents. It's on all of us, especially lawmakers and employers, to close the gender and racial #paygap. #EqualPayDay"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 1, 2019
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Foxx, Byrne Praise Proposed DOL Rule Clarifying Joint Employer Status
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Rep. Virginia Foxx, ...
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| April 1, 2019
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Senator Kevin Cramer on the Department of Labor's Proposed Joint Employer Rule
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| March 30, 2019
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Tweet - "Income inequality in America has increased dramatically over the last 40 years. The economy is growing, but we have to know if it's reaching middle class, working class, and struggling families. That's why we're taking action:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 29, 2019
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Warner & Kaine Celebrate Pay Raise for Federal Employees in Hampton Roads
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Sen. Mark Warner
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