| May 5, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden Announce Over 350,000 Children in Oregon Will Receive Critical Food Assistance
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Representatives Danny K. Davis and John Yarmuth Lead Bipartisan Effort to Increase Access for Homeless and Foster Youth to Economic Impact Payments
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Blunt Rochester Highlights Funding to Support Child Welfare Services in Delaware
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Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
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| April 30, 2020
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Klobuchar Announces Coast Guard has the Same Priority Access to Child Care Programs
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Childcare Support for Working Parents in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Chris Coons, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Backed by Large Group of Senate Colleagues, Sens. Tina Smith and Elizabeth Warren Press to Include $50 Billion Childcare Bailout in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| April 25, 2020
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DeLauro Statement on Federal Court Ruling Trump Administration in Violation Flores Settlement Standards of Care for Unaccompanied Children
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| April 24, 2020
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Daines Secures Over $600,000 for Shodair Children's Hospital Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 24, 2020
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McConnell's CARES Act Boosts Poison Control Centers to Protect Kentucky Children
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Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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DoD Reverses Course, Grants Equal Access to Military Child Care for Coast Guard Families
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Sen. Roger Wicker
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Murray and DeLauro Warn Secretary Azar Against Policies Harmful to Children in Administration's Care: "We Are Watching"
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Tweet - "April 2020 has been a trying time--it's also a month we dedicate to preventing child abuse. During this time of social distancing, please remember our children who may be trapped in abusive situations. Signs of abuse are even more difficult to detect now--stay in touch & speak up."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. Kris Monteith, Bureau Chief of the Wireline Competition Bureau - Tipton, Colorado Delegation Members Urge FCC to Grant Children's Hospital Colorado Funding for Rapid Expansion of Telehealth
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Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Escobar and Senator Harris Lead Colleagues in Demanding Release of Detained Children Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats to USDA: Do Not Undermine Child Nutrition Standards
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Scott, Murray, DeLauro Release Report Revealing DeVos' Failure to Collect Usable Data to Protect Children from Excessive or Discriminatory Seclusion and Restraint
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Harder, Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Farmers, Kids in Need During Coronavirus
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Rep. Josh Harder, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Letter to Constituents - Congressman Cohen Urges Constituents to Meet Filing Deadline to Claim Supplement Payments for Dependents
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Daines Urges Relief Funding for Shodair Children's Hospital in Helena, Montana Rural Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 20, 2020
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Rep. Trone, Rep. Horn Introduce Bipartisan Care for Kids Act
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Rep. Don Bacon, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Ernst Helps Secure Nearly $32 Million for Iowa's Child Care Providers
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 20, 2020
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Tweet - "NEW: I've helped secure nearly $32M to support Iowa's child care community. Even before #COVID19, Iowa faced a child care crisis. I've heard from our providers about the need for assistance, and I worked across the aisle to provide them this relief. https://ernst.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=90A6A45D-34B2-431D-86C8-4CE620190E4A"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 19, 2020
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Reed Helps Deliver $14.2 Million to Feed Hungry Kids
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Sen. Jack Reed
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| April 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Our highest priority is to stop the spread of #COVID19. Unfortunately, the billions promised for hospitals turned into pennies for one Illinois children's hospital -- $13.03 for La Rabida."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Wexton Introduces the Bipartisan Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0
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Rep. Tom Cole, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Manchin, Capito Announce $400K to Combat Children and Youth Homeless in West Virginia
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarty, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Trone, Riggleman, Davis Call on Leadership to Prioritize Youth Mental Health in Bipartisan Letter During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $11 Million to Support Maine Child Care Providers Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hurd Advocates for COVID-19 Funding for Children's Hospitals
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Blunt Rochester Calls for Increased Focus on Child Abuse During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
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| April 16, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $38 Million in Child Care Development Block Grants
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Child care is an essential service for working families across Wisconsin. I voted to pass the #CARESAct, which includes $51.6 million in relief for our state's child care providers through the #CCDBG program."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| April 15, 2020
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Medium - Senators Warren and Smith Unveil Their Plan for a $50 Billion Child Care Bailout
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Daines Secures Over $10 Million for Montana Child Care Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 14, 2020
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Foxx Supports GAO Call to Improve Oversight of Child Care Program
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Rep. Virginia Foxx
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| April 14, 2020
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Manchin, Capito Announce $23 Million for Child Care and Development Support in West Virginia During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Senator Murray Announces Over $58 Million in Federal Child Care Funding for Washington State
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 14, 2020
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DHS Inspector General Amends Public Summary of Report on Child Death in CBP Custody After Shortcomings Identified by Chairman Thompson
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Rep. Bennie Thompson
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| April 14, 2020
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McConnell Announces Nearly $68 Million for Kentucky Child Care Providers from CARES Act
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 14, 2020
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Hoeven Announces Child Care Funding In Response To COVID-19
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Sen. John Hoeven
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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 - Bonamici, Merkley, Wyden Call on Leadership to Provide $50 Billion for Child Care in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Announces Head Start Grant to Porter-Leath
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the US Senate - Harris Leads Push for Protecting At-Risk Children Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "On this National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day, let us raise awareness on the impact HIV/AIDS has on young people, remember the lives lost to this disease, strengthen education, and continue to work to achieve a cure. #NYHAAD"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Democratic Senators Push for Critical Youth Mentoring Funding in Next Coronavirus Aid Package
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "With kids out of school, for some parents access to child care is more important than ever. A big thanks to the child care providers who are stepping up--while social distancing and following @CDCgov guidelines--to help parents on the front lines of #COVID19"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 3, 2020
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Daines Announces Expanded SNAP Benefits for Montana Families During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "I launched an investigation last year into the $13 billion corporate marriage between JUUL and tobacco giant Altria to examine how their tangled web will harm public health and our kids. Glad FTC is now stepping in."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - 60+ bipartisan members urge DHS and HHS to provide PPE for childcare providers
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Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $2.2 Million for Maternal and Child Health Services in West Virginia
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. James McHenry, Dir. of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - DeLauro, Murray Urge Trump Administration to Ensure Unaccompanied Minors are Properly Cared for During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Congressman Panetta Co-Introduces the All Dependent Children Count Act to Expand Disbursement of Direct Payments Provided by CARES Act
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta
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| April 1, 2020
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Daines Secures Over $10 Million for Montana Child Care During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| March 31, 2020
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Congresswoman Angie Craig Introduces The All Dependent Children Count Act To Cover Dependents Up to Age 24
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Rep. Angie Craig
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| March 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Nadler, Feinstein, Lofgren Demand DHS Give Due Process As Required By Law To Unaccompanied Children During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Administration To Address Child Care Needs Of Frontline Workers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Lankford Acts to Speed Up Process to Feed Kids for OK Department of Education
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Sen. James Lankford
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| March 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Thank you @Campaign4Kids -- proud to partner with you to improve the lives of children in Illinois and across the nation."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 26, 2020
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Senator Murray Secures $3.5 Billion for Child Care, Allowing Essential Workers to Continue Serving their Communities
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Health care workers need our support in their fight to contain coronavirus. I'm introducing the Helping Health Care Workers Afford Child & Elder Care Act with @SenatorShaheen to help make sure our health care workers are able to care for their loved ones as they work long hours."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 22, 2020
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Sen. Cramer: USDA Eases Supplemental Nutrition Requirements for Women and Children Amid COVID--19
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "One of my priorities is to help Iowa's child care providers & workers during this crisis. I'm working to ensure providers get forgivable loans to keep folks on payroll & pay bills. It's the right thing to do, & I'm urging the Senate to prioritize this."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| March 21, 2020
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Senators Warren, Smith, Casey, Hirono, Kaine & Booker Urge Senate Leaders to Support Child Care in Coronavirus Stimulus Package
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee - National Children's Museum at Risk of Permanently Closing, Norton Requests Emergency Measure
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Rep. Eleanor Norton
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| March 20, 2020
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Shaheen Introducing Legislation to Provide Child Care and Elder Care to Health Care Workers to Help Respond to Coronavirus Surge
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Clark, House Members Call For Over $21 Billion Investment in Child Care Funding in Response to COVID-19
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Cicilline, Young Call for Extra Afterschool and Summer Learning Funding
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Rep. Sylvia Garcia, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Robert "Bobby" Scott, Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Kevin Brady, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and the Hon. Virginia Foxx, Ranking Member of the House Education and Labor Committee - Congressional Champions for Foster Youth Urge Inclusion of Additional Supports in COVID-19 Response Package
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Rep. Don Bacon, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Congressman Comer's Child Nutrition Response Act Signed Into Law
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Rep. Jamie Comer
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| March 17, 2020
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DeLauro, DelBene Call for Expanded Child Tax Credit in Third Coronavirus Response Package
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "What we're proposing: If you're a working parent and suddenly have to worry about finding a safe place for your kids to stay during the day, we would provide emergency funding to safely ramp up child care services for heavily impacted parts of the country."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 16, 2020
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Van Hollen, Casey, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Needs of Children and Early Care Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
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| March 14, 2020
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Bonamici Bill to Feed Children During COVID-19 School Closures Passes House
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
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| March 12, 2020
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DeLauro Statement on Stratford Child Testing Positive for Coronavirus
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| March 12, 2020
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Congressmen Cohen and McKinley Introduce Tax Credit to Protect Children From Home Lead Hazards
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Rep. Steve Cohen, ...
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