| May 7, 2020
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Wyden Unveils Proposal to Tie Unemployment Insurance Benefits to Economic Conditions, Prevent Republican Economic Sabotage
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| May 7, 2020
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Hoeven Announces Department of Justice COVID-19 Funding
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| May 7, 2020
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Kentucky Community Health Centers Receive Over $10.3 Million for Expanded COVID-19 Testing
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| May 7, 2020
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Scalise Selected as Ranking Member of Select Committee on The Coronavirus Crisis
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Kevin McCarthy - Pingree, Golden Urge at least $3.5B in Additional Relief for Fishermen
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Marshall Introduces Clean Fuels Deployment Act of 2020
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Sen. Roger Marshall
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| May 7, 2020
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Senator Collins Announces More Than $4.3 Million to Support Affordable Housing Efforts in Maine Amid Coronavirus
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Brian Roberts, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Corporation - Wyden, Colleagues Push Comcast to Open Public Wi-Fi to Students Lacking Access at Home During COVID-19
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Daines Introduces Bill to Extend President Trump's 60-Day Immigration Ban to Support American Workers
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| May 7, 2020
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Carter Announces Federal Grants for First District Health Centers to Expand COVID-19 Testing
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Rep. Buddy Carter
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| May 7, 2020
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Daines Secures Over $3 Million for Montana's Health Centers to Expand Coronavirus Testing in Montana
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Joining @BloombergTV momentarily to discuss the latest on #COVID19. Make sure you tune in.."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 7, 2020
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Scalise Announces $14.8 Million in Cares Act Funding for Louisiana Fisheries Impacted by COVID-19
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| May 7, 2020
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Senator Collins Fighting for Increased Testing Capacity to Help Protect Americans' Health and Safely Reopen the U.S. Economy
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "This is what President Trump is focused on right now? 70,000+ Americans have died from #COVID19, & more are getting sick every day. Let's work on stopping this virus & saving lives. Painting the President's vanity wall can wait."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Citing Supply Chain Concerns, Peters Urges Administration to Secure Medical Supplies Needed to Distribute and Administer Coronavirus Vaccine
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| May 7, 2020
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Amata Takes Part In Bipartisan Letter To SBA On Behalf Of Smaller Lenders
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| May 7, 2020
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Klobuchar, Smith Announce Funding to Expand Biofuel Infrastructure Program and Renewable Fuels
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Alexander, Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Help Tennessee Rural Hospitals
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Our National Day of Prayer certainly comes at the right time this year. Let's pray for everyone who is sick and suffering with the coronavirus, struggling with unemployment and isolation, or working on the front lines to care for strangers and keep our nation going."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| May 7, 2020
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Shaheen Leads Call with NH Small Businesses & Non-Profits That Have Been Unable to Access Aid Through Small Business Relief Programs
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Massachusetts Lawmakers Urge House and Senate Leadership to Provide Financial Support to Massachusetts' Steamship Authority
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "CDC was ready to issue a guide on how communities could re-open safely. The Trump admin stopped it. Pres. Trump's pressuring for re-opening--but refuses take responsibility for ensuring it happens safely He needs an adequate national testing strategy NOW"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump, Senator McConnell, & Republicans are saying we should delay more help in this crisis Now they're worried about the deficit all of a sudden when we're talking about people and workers and families keeping a roof over their heads? We have to act big and bold NOW"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 7, 2020
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Rep. Mike Levin and Local Mayors Double Down on Calls for Federal Relief Funding to Smaller Municipalities
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Rep. Mike Levin, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $16 Million in Coronavirus Relief Funding for Oregon Fisheries
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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U.S. Senators Tina Smith and James Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care Resources for Urban Indian Health Organizations Amid Pandemic
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Sen. James Lankford, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "In February--a bipartisan majority of Senators sent a clear message saying Pres. Trump cannot wage war with Iran without Congress's approval The House passed the same resolution But Pres. Trump vetoed it The Senate should vote to overturn the veto today No more endless wars!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 7, 2020
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Kuster, Tipton Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling on Congressional Leadership to Temporarily Waive Federal Permit Fees for Ski Areas
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Rep. Tom McClintock, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Loren Sweatt, U.S. Department of Labor Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health - cartwright Leads Effort Calling on OSHA to Step up Enforcement of Safety Guidelines for Meatpacking Plants, Warehouses
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump doesn't care about you. He doesn't care about your health. He doesn't care about your family. He doesn't care about testing. He just cares that his cronies are taken care of."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Harassing & closing the press amid a pandemic is not only anti-democratic, it undermines efforts to stem #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights - Merkley, Young Lead Push for United Nations Plan to Protect Human Rights During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "We're fighting for essential workers in New York and across America. They are on the frontlines of this crisis. And they deserve premium pay from a Heroes Fund, paid leave, and protections to keep them safe."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 7, 2020
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U.S. Senators Klobuchar, Smith Back Legislation to Significantly Expand National Service Programs to Improve COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| May 7, 2020
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N.M. Delegation Introduces Tribal COVID-19 Disaster Assistance Cost Share Relief Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| May 7, 2020
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Baltimore Congressional Delegation Announces $500,000 for Morgan State University Historical Preservation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Peters Announces Proposal to Deliver Relief Funding to Local Governments Responding to and Recovering from Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Expressed my concerns to @CDCDirector today about the drastic racial & ethnic disparities in #COVID19 deaths & the need to tackle the underlying public health gaps magnifying these consequences. We must take action now to address these health care inequities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 7, 2020
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Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Give States, Cities Greater Flexibility with COVID-19 Relief Funds
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Massachusetts Awarded Nearly $4 Million In Emergency Food And Shelter Assistance Under CARES Act
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Rep. Lori Trahan, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Stefanik Named to Leader McCarthy's China Task Force
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 7, 2020
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Sen. Cramer Statement on Great River Energy Retiring Coal Creek Station in 2022
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| May 7, 2020
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Stefanik Secures Over $63 Million for NY-21 Rural Hospitals
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Pingree Leads 70+ House Members in Push for Nation's Cultural Sector to Receive Direct Aid in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Congressman Biggs Leads Letter to President Trump on Financial Bailouts to State and Local Governments
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Rep. Andy Biggs
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Roy Blunt, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Chair and Hon. Patty Murray, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Ranking Member - Feinstein, Blumenthal, Beyer, Colleagues Push for More Health Care Research Funding in Next Coronavirus Relief Bill
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Shaheen, Hassan, Kuster & Sununu Applaud $1.9 Million USDA Investment in NH Broadband Infrastructure
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Shaheen: NH Fishermen & Seafood Industry to Receive $2.7 Million in Urgently Needed Assistance Through CARES Act
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Walmart CEO Doug McMillon - Rep. Lynch And Massachusetts Delegation Call On Walmart To Protect Workers In Massachusetts Stores
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Rep. Lori Trahan, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More than $17 Million in AmeriCorps Funding
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Hon. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response for the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Murray, Colleagues Push Trump Administration for Detailed COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy
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Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 7th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 7, 2020
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Majority Whip Clyburn Statement on Appointment of Republican Members to Select Committee on The Coronavirus Crisis
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| May 7, 2020
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Tweet - "The Chinese Communist Party even used the pandemic as cover to arrest peaceful Hong Kong democracy activists, including my old friend Martin Lee. I suppose they thought the rest of the world might be too distracted to notice. They were mistaken."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| May 7, 2020
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As Pandemic Exposes Major Weaknesses in Meatpacking Industry, Sen. Warren, Rep. Khanna Cosponsor Sen. Booker's Farm System Reform Act To Fix Broken System
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Sen. Cory Booker
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| May 7, 2020
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Senators Introduce Legislation to Extend Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader - Stefanik Requests Hospital Loan Forgiveness for Medicare Advanced/Accelerated Payment Program
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, the Hon. Michael O'Rielly, FCC Commissioner, the Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC Commissioner, the Hon. Geoffrey Starks, FCC Commissioner, and the Hon. Brendan Carr, FCC Commissioner - Smith, Thornberry, and 20 Bipartisan Members Demand Answers From FCC
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Rep. Donald Norcross, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Feinstein Supports Bill Helping Families of First Responders Killed By Coronavirus Access Benefits
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Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization - Maloney and Raskin Seek Information on Trump Organization's Request for Coronavirus Funding from the United Kingdom
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Schrier, Mcmorris Rodgers Introduce "farmers Feeding Families Act" to Connect Farms and Food Banks
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Appoints Congressman Andy Barr to Special Congressional Task Force to Investigate China
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Rep. Andy Barr
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| May 7, 2020
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Committee Holds Virtual Member Briefing on Remote Learning, Educational Equity
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| May 7, 2020
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Wicker Praises $6.72M Award for Expanded Coronavirus Testing in Mississippi
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Sen. Roger Wicker
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Barragán sends letter requesting funding for look-alike health centers in next stimulus package
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Rep. Nanette Barragán
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Warner, Colleagues Urge Trump to Immediately Use DPA to Manufacture PPE, COVID-19 Testing Supplies
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Sen. Jack Reed, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Tillis Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill To Help the Families of First Responders Lost To COVID-19
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Senators Call for Congressional Investigation into Carnival Corporation After Coronavirus Deaths & Infections
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to General Stephen J. Townsend - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Increased Transparency and Accountability for Civilian Casualties from AFRICOM
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Rep. Ilhan Omar
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| May 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Joining @MeetThePress shortly to discuss #COVID19 and what the Senate can & should be doing with its time here in Washington."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Hats off to the brilliant physicists at @Fermilab for helping to design this simplified ventilator and getting @US_FDA approval. Another great example of how so many people are doing what they can to aid in the fight against #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 6, 2020
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Gillibrand, Schumer, Booker, Menendez introduce bipartisan bill to help families of first responders lost to COVID access public service benefits
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Pleased to be joined by @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , & @RepKinzinger for a call to thank 30+ IL hospital CEOs for their heroic work during the pandemic -- from doctors & nurses to janitors & food services. I'm fighting to support our health workers & expand testing & PPE capacity."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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