| April 14, 2020
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Release: Representatives Ro Khanna and Tim Ryan introduce legislation to send Americans additional cash payments
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Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Chairman Takano Calls On Treasury and IRS to Automatically Distribute Stimulus Checks to the Most Vulnerable Veterans
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| April 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Tipton Seeks Alternative Economic Impact Payments for Non-Banking Americans
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Senator Hassan Urges Granite Staters to Use New IRS Portal to Expedite Direct Payments
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Casey Leads Bipartisan Group of Pennsylvania's Congressional Leaders in Calling for More SNAP Investments in Next Coronavirus Package
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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The Hill - State and Local Governments Fighting Coronavirus Need Our Help Now
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Rep. Donald Beyer
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| April 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats believe in additional funding for small business programs. But Sen. McConnell's approach was not bipartisan & it was not enough. Any further stimulus package must be bipartisan, & must include funding for hospitals, community health centers, SNAP, & working families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Matsui, House Democratic Caucus Task Force On Aging & Families, Call On USDA To Expand SNAP Online Purchasing Program
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to join @SenatorShaheen & @SenBillCassidy in a bipartisan effort urging @CMSgov to reduce/waive interest rates for health care providers on the frontline of the fight against #COVID19, who seek financial assistance through Medicare's Accelerated & Advance Payments Program."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 7, 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 - McGovern, Fudge, DeLauro, Pressley Urge Congress to Prioritize Anti-Hunger Efforts in Next Relief Package
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Meng Announces Timeline for Coronavirus Relief Payments
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, House Minority Leader - Kilmer Urges Congress to Prioritize Anti-Hunger Efforts in Next Relief Package
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Rep. Brendan Boyle, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Larson, Davis, Blumenauer, Schneider, and Higgins Lead Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Supplemental Security Income Beneficiaries
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Rep. John Larson, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Glad to see more than 450,000 Illinois households will receive increased SNAP benefits thanks to recent federal legislation & @GovPritzker 's leadership. We must ensure families can keep food on the table throughout this #COVID19 pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Meng Helps to Introduce Legislation Seeking to Provide Coronavirus Relief Payments to Millions of Immigrants
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| April 3, 2020
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Congressman Neguse Introduces Legislative Package to Ease Restrictions on SNAP and WIC During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Doubles Down on Effort to Ensure Veterans Swiftly Get Stimulus Checks from CARES Act
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Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "The direct payments in the CARES Act can & should include all dependents -- 17 & 18 year olds, college students, and other dependent adults."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Neal, Takano, Davis Urge Treasury and IRS to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Supplemental Security Income and Veterans Affairs Recipients
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Eshoo Leads Energy and Commerce Democrats in Calling for Extending Open Enrollment Periods for HealthCare.gov and Medicare
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Following President Trump's Comments, Dingell & Jayapal Urge Trump to Immediately Expand Medicare & Medicaid to Cover Uninsured Americans
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Rep. Debbie Dingell, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Davis, Larson, Blumenauer, Schneider, and Higgins Lead Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Supplemental Security Income Beneficiaries
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Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Social Security beneficiaries will now receive automatic economic impact payments as direct deposit or paper check with no action required. I thank @RepRichardNeal for urging the IRS to make this change so families can receive assistance w/o undue burden. https://bit.ly/39FVXAK"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressmen Panetta Urges Administration to Provide COVID-19 Response Direct Payments to Families with Newborns
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Rep. Joe Courtney, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Congressman Neguse Works to Ensure Students Can Receive CARES Act Coronavirus Rebates
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Rep. Joe Neguse
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| April 1, 2020
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Chairman Larson & Chairman Davis Calls for IRS and SSA to Simplify SS Stimulus Process
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Rep. John Larson, ...
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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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Tweet - "Great to see Quincy city council assign new duties, like assisting with Salvation Army and Meals on Wheels food delivery, to transit employees whose routes were shut down because of the #COVID19 pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 1, 2020
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On Rent Day, Trump Still Burdening Economy for the Elite: Doggett Statement on Trump Push for Meals & Entertainment Tax Deductions
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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| April 1, 2020
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Bennet Welcomes Treasury Department's Decision to Reverse Policy and Allow Social Security Recipients to Get CARES Act Direct Cash Assistance Without Having to File Tax Return
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Sen. Michael Bennet
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Klobuchar, Emmer, Lead Minnesota Delegation in Request to Revise Medicaid Proposal
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Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Following Chairman Neal's Request, Treasury Decides to Automatically Issue Economic Impact Payments to Social Security Beneficiaries
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Rep. Pappas Calls on Administration to Help Ease Access to Medicaid During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Tweet - "No one should have to worry about how they will pay for care if they become sick with coronavirus. @SenDuckworth & I are urging @CMSGov to build on the free COVID-19 testing we passed in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act by approving Illinois' Medicaid waiver request."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 30, 2020
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Michigan Implements Expansion of Unemployment Assistance Following Peters' Legislation Being Signed into Law
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| March 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Durbin, Duckworth Urge CMS To Approve Illinois' Request To Expand Medicaid Coverage, Lift Barriers During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 27, 2020
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Schakowsky Applauds Passage of CARES Act to Address Coronavirus Pandemic Needs
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| March 27, 2020
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Peters Delivers Weekly Democratic Address, Highlights Expansion of Unemployment Benefits, Significant Hospital Funding, Support for Small Businesses in 3rd Coronavirus Package
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| March 26, 2020
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#COVID-19 - Relief Is on Its Way
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Sen. John Cornyn
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| March 25, 2020
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Peters Secures Expanded Unemployment Assistance in Third Coronavirus Package
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| March 24, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce CMS Approval Of Illinois' Request To Expand Health Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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Tweet - "The IL health care system is going to face an unprecedented surge in patients in the coming days & weeks - which is why @SenDuckworth & I urged @CMSGov to approve the State of IL's waiver of certain federal restrictions to help providers deliver health care to more Illinoisans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 23, 2020
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Congressman Steven Horsford Sends Letter to Pelosi, McCarthy Supporting $2,000 Minimum Cash Payments to American Families
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Rep. Steven Horsford
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| March 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gottheimer, Sherrill Lead Bipartisan New Jersey Congressional Delegation Call for Cost-of-Living Adjustments to Coronavirus Stimulus Funds
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Rep. Jeff Van Drew, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - ICMYI: Reps. Torres Small, Huffman Call for Expanding Telephone Services Reimbursement for Community Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics
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Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Durbin, Duckworth Press CMS To Approve Illinois' Request To Expand Health Services Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Schumer, Warren, And Wyden Unveil Plan To Increase Benefits By $200 Per Month For All Social Security Beneficiaries
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Congresswoman Garcia Leads Letter Calling on Congressional Leadership to Expand Access to Health Care for People with Disabilities
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Rep. Sylvia Garcia
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| March 19, 2020
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Tillis Updates North Carolinians on Federal Response to Coronavirus
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "We must send immediate relief to hardworking American families. $2,000 in direct cash payments will help people cover expenses and businesses hurting from lack of demand. Let's get it done."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| March 19, 2020
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Rep. Omar Introduces Bold Package to Address Coronavirus Crisis: $1,000 for Every Adult Monthly, $500 for Every Child, Compensation for Small Businesses, No Bailout for Oil Executives
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Rep. Ilhan Omar
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| March 18, 2020
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Whitehouse Approves Emergency Package to Provide Relief for Rhode Islanders
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Hon. Lauren Reinertsen, Associate Regional Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - NJ Delegation in Urges Trump Admin to Approve Medicaid Flexibility Needed to Respond to COVID-19
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Rep. Chris Smith, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Senate Passes Economic Stimulus Package for COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Dan Sullivan, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Direct Cash Assistance to Help Americans Weather Economic Fallout of Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Senate Passes Tillis-Supported Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| March 18, 2020
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Congressman Steven Horsford Supports Universal Basic Income Legislation
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Rep. Steven Horsford
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| March 18, 2020
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Schatz Votes to Pass Coronavirus Relief Package, Calls for More Federal Aid to Help People Left Out
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to Gavin Newsom, Governor of California - Congressman Panetta Urges Governor Newsom to Activate California National Guard to Help Respond to COVID-19 and Ensure Continuity of Food Assistance
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta
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| March 17, 2020
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Tillis Supports Passage of Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Rural Americans face higher rates of uninsurance and barriers to coverage & care. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, nearly 1.7 million rural Americans gained coverage under Medicaid expansion. We can't let Republicans take that away. We must #ProtectOurCare."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 17, 2020
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Congressman Steven Horsford Supports Nevada's Workers During Business Shut Down
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Rep. Steven Horsford
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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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The Federalist - Rep. Chip Roy: Here's How Congress Can Help Defeat The Wuhan Virus
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Rep. Chip Roy
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| March 16, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Expand Free Coronavirus Testing To People On Private Insurance, On Medicare, Medicaid, And The Uninsured
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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McGovern Welcomes Injunction Blocking Stricter Work Requirements for SNAP
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Rep. Jim McGovern
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| March 16, 2020
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Orlando Sentinel - Rep. Darren Soto: Congress doing its part to battle coronavirus
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Rep. Darren Soto
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| March 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Chairmen Lewis, Thompson Demand Answers about Delayed Rebate Checks
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Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
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| March 14, 2020
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DeLauro Votes for Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Mass. Delegation Demands Trump Administration Halt SNAP Eligibility Changes in Light of COVID-19
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Rep. Seth Moulton, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Mass. Delegation Demands Trump Administration Halt SNAP Eligibility Changes in Light of COVID-19
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Rep. Jim McGovern, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Brown Press Social Security Administration on Telework Policies
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "I just demanded that the Senate pass: --Emergency unemployment insurance --Assistance to states overburdened by Medicaid costs BUT SENATE REPUBLICANS OBJECTED The Senate shouldn't be going home for the weekend. Americans need this assistance NOW. Why are Republicans delaying?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 9, 2020
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Finkenauer Introduces Legislation to Secure Health Care for 10 Million Kids
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Rep. Vern Buchanan, ...
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| March 8, 2020
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Tweet - "This is his #DailyLie. Candidate Trump promised that he would not cut Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. But here is President Trump in his #TrumpTownHall saying "Oh, we'll be cutting"."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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