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Dec. 10, 2020 Wyden, Casey Release New Report Showing Nursing Home Rates of Death and Infection are Rising Rapidly Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "State & local COVID-relief is about American workers It's about firefighters, first responders, teachers, bus drivers, sanitation workers, essential employees getting laid off Men & women who've risked their lives to keep our country moving Sen McConnell: It's past time to act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House, and Honorable Kevin Mc Carthy, Republican Leader - Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Food banks have been a lifeline for millions of families during this pandemic. As they run out of money & resources, too many Americans will go hungry this holiday season. It is essential we reach an agreement on COVID-19 relief." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "This week's unemployment insurance claims report ought to set off alarm bells across the country. It is clear that Republicans' obstruction of COVID-19 relief has had a severely negative impact on employment, which is worsening." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "3,000 Americans died of COVID-19 in a single day. That's 3,000 families that have lost loved ones to this crisis. It is vital that we pass a COVID-19 relief bill to help save lives and crush this virus. Americans are relying on Congress to act now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep. Dave Joyce, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Kentucky Nursing Homes Receive Nearly $11 Million in Additional Coronavirus Relief Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "How many Americans have lost their businesses, homes, or income in the time it's taken Dems to finally abandon Speaker Pelosi's my-way-or-the-highway approach? Republicans have been consistent for months -- we need a targeted COVID bill that gives relief where it's really needed." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The impact of this pandemic on our hospitals has been catastrophic, with record-breaking numbers of Americans in the ICU and dire bed shortages. Lives are at stake, and we must pass COVID-19 relief as soon as possible." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "On December 26, roughly 12 million Americans are going to lose the unemployment benefits they are relying on to make it through this pandemic. How can any member of Congress leave for the holiday break in good conscience without acting on emergency relief?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2020 Fletcher Leads Bipartisan Coalition to Ensure Small Businesses with PPP Loans Remain Eligible for Tax Deductions Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Just spoke with @aarpillinois about the impact COVID-19 is having on seniors in Illinois. It's imperative for the Senate to come together and pass an emergency relief bill that addresses hunger & provides funding to support nursing home residents and staff." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, Democrats rejected two more GOP aid proposals in the space of two hours. I've proposed we set aside remaining sticking points and pass everything we agree on. They say "no." And they now admit they blocked aid all summer & fall because there was an upcoming election." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Dec. 9, 2020 Houston Chronicle - Don't Mess with Texas Restaurants Sen. John Cornyn
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Colleague - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Help for Working Class in COVID-19 Relief Proposal Sen. Jeff Merkley
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to the Senate Democratic Caucus - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Help for Working Class in COVID-19 Relief Proposal Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 9, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin Sen. Elissa Slotkin
Dec. 8, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on New White House Offer on Emergency COVID Relief Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Delauro, Health Appropriations Subcommittee Examine Hyde Amendment's Impact on Women's Rights and Economic Security Rep. Lois Frankel
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "While it is progress that Leader McConnell has signed off on a $916 billion offer based on the bipartisan framework, the President's proposal, which cuts unemployment insurance by $140 billion compared to the framework, is unacceptable." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The bipartisan Senate framework for COVID-19 relief is a positive step and should be used as the basis for an agreement. With millions of Americans set to lose emergency assistance in a few weeks, Congress must act now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Leader McConnell's Remarks on Bipartisan COVID Talks Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Our frontline public service workers stepped up to the front lines when we needed them most, but now, over 1.2 million of them are unemployed and in desperate need of aid. They cannot afford to wait on the Senate to act any longer. We must #FundTheFrontLines." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - ".@SenateMajLdr McConnell's appalling efforts to undermine bipartisan negotiations make it clear: he wants our health care workers, first responders & other frontline workers to lose their jobs & our constituents to lose the essential services they provide." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Right now, federal student loan relief would expire on January 31, but President-elect Joe Biden can #CancelStudentDebt before then--on Day 1 of his presidency. This would be the single most effective executive action available to provide massive stimulus to our economy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Mr. Hak-Cheol Shin, Chief Executive Officer of LG Chem and Mr. Jun Kim, Chief Executive Officer of SK Executive Officer of SK Innovation CO, Ltd - Carter, Bishop, Fleischmann Encourage LG Chem and SK Innovation to Seek Resolution to Electric Vehicle Battery Trade Dispute Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Imagine holding emergency aid hostage--help for the unemployed, small businesses, first responders, people, funding to deliver a vaccine--to give corporations legal immunity But that has been the GOP position for 8 months Senator McConnell: It is past time for the Senate to act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are rising. Economists are warning of a double-dip recession if Congress fails to pass another round of fiscal stimulus. To Senator McConnell and the Senate GOP: It is past time for the Senate to pass emergency federal relief." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "With more than 15M cases of COVID-19 now recorded in our country, delays by Senate GOP in negotiating a relief package are callous and irresponsible. Congress must move forward with relief legislation to help Americans get through the dark winter ahead." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020 Lankford, Sinema Introduce Bill to Clarify Federal Retirement Pension for Federal Law Enforcement Sen. James Lankford
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "We can't defeat the coronavirus without the dedicated frontline workers nationwide who are doing the essential work to save lives & serve communities. We must take steps to protect their jobs and give them the resources they need to be safe & successful. #FundTheFrontLines" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 8, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is trying to sabotage emergency COVID-19 relief over funding for state and local governments. If he succeeds in shutting down negotiations yet again, the American people are in for a long, dark winter." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2020 ICYMI: Baldwin-Murkowski Digital Coast Act Passes Congress Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Bernie Sanders Sen. Bernie Sanders
Dec. 7, 2020 Sen. Cramer Discusses the NDAA, Troop Withdrawals, and COVID Relief on Fox News Sen. Kevin Cramer
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The COVID-19 pandemic has put many American families and small businesses on the brink of financial ruin. Congress MUST come together on a bipartisan basis to pass emergency COVID-19 relief before the holidays. Enough is enough." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Our people are suffering and turning to Congress for assistance. It is tragic that millions of Americans will face the holidays unemployed, behind on rent, and set to lose emergency assistance. We must reach agreement on COVID-19 relief now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Essential workers rely on public transit systems, and cutbacks to services would leave them without travel options. As we work to reach agreement on a COVID-19 relief bill, we should ensure we can keep our transit systems operating across the country." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "COVID is spreading. Millions of Americans remain on unemployment. The need for strong, urgent emergency relief is more important than ever. Senator McConnell: The Senate must act now to help Americans across this country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Mark Warner Sen. Mark Warner
Dec. 4, 2020 Pelosi Statement on November Jobs Report Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Despicable. Dems left town again without releasing the $130+ billion of unused PPP funds. Pelosi has blocked this aid for months to play politics. And Americans are paying the price. Businesses are closing forever. Workers are losing their jobs. What do Dems say to them?" Rep. Steve Scalise
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - ".@JoeBiden is right: today's #jobsreport is dire, and Americans are in trouble through no fault of their own. We are in crisis, and the only way to get through it is together. Congress must act now to provide relief, and I urge GOP leaders to come to the table." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on November Jobs Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Wyden, Merkley Urge Inclusion of County Payments in End-of-Year Federal Funding Efforts Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 4, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Ro Khanna Rep. Ro Khanna
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "This latest jobs report shows the need for strong, urgent emergency relief is more important than ever. Senator McConnell must hear the pleas of the millions of struggling American families." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President-Elect Joe Biden Appointing Brian Deese as Director of the National Economic Council Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Dec. 10, 2020 Wyden, Casey Release New Report Showing Nursing Home Rates of Death and Infection are Rising Rapidly Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "State & local COVID-relief is about American workers It's about firefighters, first responders, teachers, bus drivers, sanitation workers, essential employees getting laid off Men & women who've risked their lives to keep our country moving Sen McConnell: It's past time to act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House, and Honorable Kevin Mc Carthy, Republican Leader - Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Sen.Thom Tillis, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Food banks have been a lifeline for millions of families during this pandemic. As they run out of money & resources, too many Americans will go hungry this holiday season. It is essential we reach an agreement on COVID-19 relief." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "This week's unemployment insurance claims report ought to set off alarm bells across the country. It is clear that Republicans' obstruction of COVID-19 relief has had a severely negative impact on employment, which is worsening." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "3,000 Americans died of COVID-19 in a single day. That's 3,000 families that have lost loved ones to this crisis. It is vital that we pass a COVID-19 relief bill to help save lives and crush this virus. Americans are relying on Congress to act now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep.Dave Joyce, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Kentucky Nursing Homes Receive Nearly $11 Million in Additional Coronavirus Relief Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "How many Americans have lost their businesses, homes, or income in the time it's taken Dems to finally abandon Speaker Pelosi's my-way-or-the-highway approach? Republicans have been consistent for months -- we need a targeted COVID bill that gives relief where it's really needed." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The impact of this pandemic on our hospitals has been catastrophic, with record-breaking numbers of Americans in the ICU and dire bed shortages. Lives are at stake, and we must pass COVID-19 relief as soon as possible." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "On December 26, roughly 12 million Americans are going to lose the unemployment benefits they are relying on to make it through this pandemic. How can any member of Congress leave for the holiday break in good conscience without acting on emergency relief?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2020 Fletcher Leads Bipartisan Coalition to Ensure Small Businesses with PPP Loans Remain Eligible for Tax Deductions Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Just spoke with @aarpillinois about the impact COVID-19 is having on seniors in Illinois. It's imperative for the Senate to come together and pass an emergency relief bill that addresses hunger & provides funding to support nursing home residents and staff." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, Democrats rejected two more GOP aid proposals in the space of two hours. I've proposed we set aside remaining sticking points and pass everything we agree on. They say "no." And they now admit they blocked aid all summer & fall because there was an upcoming election." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Dec. 9, 2020 Houston Chronicle - Don't Mess with Texas Restaurants Sen.John Cornyn
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Colleague - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Help for Working Class in COVID-19 Relief Proposal Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to the Senate Democratic Caucus - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Help for Working Class in COVID-19 Relief Proposal Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 9, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin Sen.Elissa Slotkin
Dec. 8, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on New White House Offer on Emergency COVID Relief Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Delauro, Health Appropriations Subcommittee Examine Hyde Amendment's Impact on Women's Rights and Economic Security Rep.Lois Frankel
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "While it is progress that Leader McConnell has signed off on a $916 billion offer based on the bipartisan framework, the President's proposal, which cuts unemployment insurance by $140 billion compared to the framework, is unacceptable." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The bipartisan Senate framework for COVID-19 relief is a positive step and should be used as the basis for an agreement. With millions of Americans set to lose emergency assistance in a few weeks, Congress must act now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Leader McConnell's Remarks on Bipartisan COVID Talks Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Our frontline public service workers stepped up to the front lines when we needed them most, but now, over 1.2 million of them are unemployed and in desperate need of aid. They cannot afford to wait on the Senate to act any longer. We must #FundTheFrontLines." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - ".@SenateMajLdr McConnell's appalling efforts to undermine bipartisan negotiations make it clear: he wants our health care workers, first responders & other frontline workers to lose their jobs & our constituents to lose the essential services they provide." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Right now, federal student loan relief would expire on January 31, but President-elect Joe Biden can #CancelStudentDebt before then--on Day 1 of his presidency. This would be the single most effective executive action available to provide massive stimulus to our economy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Mr. Hak-Cheol Shin, Chief Executive Officer of LG Chem and Mr. Jun Kim, Chief Executive Officer of SK Executive Officer of SK Innovation CO, Ltd - Carter, Bishop, Fleischmann Encourage LG Chem and SK Innovation to Seek Resolution to Electric Vehicle Battery Trade Dispute Rep.Chuck Fleischmann, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Imagine holding emergency aid hostage--help for the unemployed, small businesses, first responders, people, funding to deliver a vaccine--to give corporations legal immunity But that has been the GOP position for 8 months Senator McConnell: It is past time for the Senate to act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are rising. Economists are warning of a double-dip recession if Congress fails to pass another round of fiscal stimulus. To Senator McConnell and the Senate GOP: It is past time for the Senate to pass emergency federal relief." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "With more than 15M cases of COVID-19 now recorded in our country, delays by Senate GOP in negotiating a relief package are callous and irresponsible. Congress must move forward with relief legislation to help Americans get through the dark winter ahead." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020 Lankford, Sinema Introduce Bill to Clarify Federal Retirement Pension for Federal Law Enforcement Sen.James Lankford
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "We can't defeat the coronavirus without the dedicated frontline workers nationwide who are doing the essential work to save lives & serve communities. We must take steps to protect their jobs and give them the resources they need to be safe & successful. #FundTheFrontLines" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 8, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is trying to sabotage emergency COVID-19 relief over funding for state and local governments. If he succeeds in shutting down negotiations yet again, the American people are in for a long, dark winter." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2020 ICYMI: Baldwin-Murkowski Digital Coast Act Passes Congress Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Bernie Sanders Sen.Bernie Sanders
Dec. 7, 2020 Sen. Cramer Discusses the NDAA, Troop Withdrawals, and COVID Relief on Fox News Sen.Kevin Cramer
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The COVID-19 pandemic has put many American families and small businesses on the brink of financial ruin. Congress MUST come together on a bipartisan basis to pass emergency COVID-19 relief before the holidays. Enough is enough." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Our people are suffering and turning to Congress for assistance. It is tragic that millions of Americans will face the holidays unemployed, behind on rent, and set to lose emergency assistance. We must reach agreement on COVID-19 relief now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Essential workers rely on public transit systems, and cutbacks to services would leave them without travel options. As we work to reach agreement on a COVID-19 relief bill, we should ensure we can keep our transit systems operating across the country." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "COVID is spreading. Millions of Americans remain on unemployment. The need for strong, urgent emergency relief is more important than ever. Senator McConnell: The Senate must act now to help Americans across this country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Mark Warner Sen.Mark Warner
Dec. 4, 2020 Pelosi Statement on November Jobs Report Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Despicable. Dems left town again without releasing the $130+ billion of unused PPP funds. Pelosi has blocked this aid for months to play politics. And Americans are paying the price. Businesses are closing forever. Workers are losing their jobs. What do Dems say to them?" Rep.Steve Scalise
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - ".@JoeBiden is right: today's #jobsreport is dire, and Americans are in trouble through no fault of their own. We are in crisis, and the only way to get through it is together. Congress must act now to provide relief, and I urge GOP leaders to come to the table." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on November Jobs Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Wyden, Merkley Urge Inclusion of County Payments in End-of-Year Federal Funding Efforts Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 4, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Ro Khanna Rep.Ro Khanna
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "This latest jobs report shows the need for strong, urgent emergency relief is more important than ever. Senator McConnell must hear the pleas of the millions of struggling American families." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President-Elect Joe Biden Appointing Brian Deese as Director of the National Economic Council Rep.Steny Hoyer
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