| April 17, 2020
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Chairman Thompson Statement After Committee Briefed by FEMA Administrator Gaynor
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Rep. Bennie Thompson
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| April 17, 2020
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Hoeven Leads COVID-19 Response Discussion With Labor Secretary, ND WSI Directors & Business Leaders
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - ". @FEMA assistance is key to easing the burden on hospitals treating #COVID19 patients. Yesterday, I asked @femaregion5 Admin. Joseph to keep me informed on the progress his agency is making at McCormick Place in Chicago & in working with the state leaders to identify unmet needs."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "As we fight the coronavirus, our communities depend on doctors, nurses, first responders, grocery store clerks, and other essential workers. Today the MD Delegation announced $45M to provide child care to those serving on the frontlines of this crisis."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "The Administration has done too little to help the smallest and most vulnerable businesses -- we absolutely need more money for SBA but also need new rules to ensure that it follows need, not just existing relationships with big banks. https://nypost.com/2020/04/17/potbellys-ruths-chris-snag-coronavirus-loans-meant-for-small-business/?utm_source=twitter_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site%20buttons&utm_campaign=site%20buttons via @nypost"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 17, 2020
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Lujan Supports Urgent Funding in Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 17, 2020
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NM Delegation Applauds CARES Act Grant Funding for HIV/AIDS Treatments and Services During Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Rep. Estes Announces Kansas Airport Grants as Part of CARES Act
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Rep. Ron Estes
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "POTUS insists on reopening the economy even knowing that it would cause severe loss of American life. All of us want to reopen, but doing so prematurely will cause a resurgence in coronavirus cases & Americans will not feel safe going back to their jobs."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi Speaker U.S. House of Representatives, and then Hon. Kevin McCarthy Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives - Congressman Cleaver Leads Lawmakers Urging Funding For USPS In Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Rep. Kathy Castor, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Duckworth Visits Chicagoland COVID-19 Response Centers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "It's crazy to me that Washington Democrats are playing politics with Americans' lives. This is a crisis, and we need to put the fire out."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 17, 2020
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Davids Statement on Shortage of Medical Supplies in Kansas
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Rep. Sharice Davids
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| April 17, 2020
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Small Businesses in Southeastern Kentucky Receive Funding from the CARES Act
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Rep. Hal Rogers
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| April 17, 2020
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Duckworth Statement on GOP Efforts to Pit Hospital Workers & First Responders Against Small Businesses
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 17, 2020
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The Hill - Facing unprecedented challenge, State Department brings 61,000 Americans home
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Sen. Jim Risch, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "#China has been spreading misinformation about #COVID19 from day one. This should be a wakeup call to the world about how China operates: a complete lack of transparency and censorship of facts. This is going to take an international response to hold them accountable."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 17, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $45 Million in COVID-19 Relief for Child Care Centers
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Rep. Estes Reacts to the $19 Billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
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Rep. Ron Estes
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Bi-partisan New York delegation calls on President Trump to immediately provide New York 100% federal funding for all FEMA coronavirus disaster work
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Congressman Schiff Statement on Glendale News-Press, Burbank Leader and Valley Sun
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Sen. Adam Schiff
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| April 17, 2020
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Stories of Hope During COVID-19
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Rep. Bruce Westerman
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| April 17, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice orders all nursing home residents and staff statewide to be tested for COVID-19
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "We need a strong testing regime NOW Democrats are fighting for our $30 billion plan for a comprehensive national testing strategy and major new investments to bolster the supply & manufacturing chain, and significantly expand free testing for all, reporting, and contact tracing"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 17, 2020
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Senators Markey, Warren, Shaheen, Feinstein, and Hassan Call on Trump Admin. to Reduce Barriers to Lifesaving Opioid Treatment Medication During Coronavirus Health Emergency
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Senator Markey and Rep. Castro Announce Legislation to Expand Protections for American Citizens Overseas during Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid - - Grassley Joins Bipartisan Letter to HHS to Advocate for Relief for Senior Adult Communities and Health Care Workers - Grassley Seeks Details of Federal Response to Coronavirus in Nursing Homes
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| April 17, 2020
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The Des Moines Register - Grassley op-ed: Saluting heroes, helpers and Iowans hunkering down
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump, and Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Support Wisconsin Farmers and Food Industry Now
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Minority-owned businesses continue to face structural barriers to accessing the capital they need to support their business. In this extraordinary time of need, we must ensure that federal assistance, like the Paycheck Protection Program, is reaching those who need it the most."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Capital Journal - Staying Connected While We're Staying Apart
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 17, 2020
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Q&A: CARES Act Relief for Farmers
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| April 17, 2020
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Thune Statement on Rollout of USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - ". @MarlenGarcia777 is absolutely right. It would be nuts to run essential workers out of the country during a pandemic. Pres. Trump must extend work authorizations for #DACA & #TPS recipients. #HomeIsHere"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Senators Markey, Blumenthal, Warren, Harris Reveal, After Bailout, Airlines Sitting on Customers' Billions but Refuse to Give Cash Refunds During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Ongoing Transatlantic Engagement Through the Osce Parliamentary Assembly
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Rep. Richard Hudson
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| April 17, 2020
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Recognizing the Life of Guy Thomas Harris
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Rep. Trent Kelly
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| April 17, 2020
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McConnell Announces Oversight Plans for Historic CARES Act
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 17, 2020
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Rep. Austin Scott Applauds USDA's Commitment to Support American Farmers, Maintain Food Supply Chain During the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency
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Rep. James Scott, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "We must continue looking out for our fellow Iowans, especially our seniors and those who may be most at-risk, as we combat #COVID19. I've called on the administration to crack down on scammers, and I'm glad DOJ is taking action to protect Iowa's seniors."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats are fighting for the nail salons, the barbershops, the delis. Why are Senator McConnell and Republicans only trying to help bigger businesses that already have connections to bigger banks?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to Ambassador Cui Tiankai - Carper, Scott, Menendez, Tillis Urge Chinese Officials to Adjust Export Restrictions Blocking Much-Needed COVID-19 Resources from Reaching the U.S.
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Blumenauer, Lee, McClintock, and Young Urge House Leadership to Include Cannabis Businesses in Next Phase of COVID-19 Relief
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Rep. Tom McClintock, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Good to see Illinois will be getting $8.325 million in federal Dislocated Worker Grants from @USDOL . This money will go to Illinois communities that are experiencing hardship related to #COVID19 & its impact on their workforce."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 has harmed the renewable fuels industry right here in Iowa. There are those who would use this public health crisis as an excuse to undercut the #RFS. Our farmers & biofuels producers need relief now -- not another gut punch."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Chairman @MikeCrapo will coordinate Senate-wide oversight of the historic CARES Act, and I am appointing @SenToomey to the five-member Congressional Oversight Commission. I am grateful that these expert leaders are stepping up."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Idaho Delegation Calls on USDA to Assist Idaho's Farmers and Ranchers
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Rep. Mike Simpson, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Pleased to see @Illinois_Alma make good use of CARES Act funding by creating the Students FIRST: COVID-19 Emergency Fund to offset students' financial setbacks brought on by the #COVID19 pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Incredible story from the Marines fighting for New Yorkers on the USNS Comfort. They sprinted down the NYC pier to deliver oxygen--saving a patient's life. So grateful to these service members, medical workers, and all frontline workers."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump needs to get testing under control NOW."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Durbin, Harris, Booker, Colleagues Call For Law Enforcement Training To Combat Racial Profiling During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Tip for Pres Trump: listen to real doctors. Clinical trials warn us to go slow on chloroquine. 1/4 of Brazilian patients developed serious heart issues. Despite President's promotion of "Hydroxy," real doctors remain unconvinced of the drug's safety & effectiveness for #COVID19."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "We fought to provide $100B in the CARES Act for our heroic front-line hospitals & health providers to have the resources & equipment they need to serve communities in the face of unprecedented strains. But the first round of funding was inadequate for many essential providers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "As "father" of the wind energy tax credit I'm blown away that wind is now Iowa's number 1 source of electricity passing coal I had no idea in 1992 that my law would turn out to be such a success Renewable energy is good good good"
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| April 17, 2020
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Daines Secures $19 Billion for Ag, Including Livestock, Specialty Crop Producers During Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 17, 2020
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Reed: Treasury Wires $625 Million in State Stabilization Funds to RI
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Sen. Jack Reed
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Wyden, Cardin, Shaheen & Schumer Press Administration to Provide Taxpayers with Data on How Small Business Relief Funds are Being Distributed
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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On Call with New Hampshire County Administrators, Senator Hassan Discusses Support for Frontline Workers, Access to Personal Protective Equipment
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| April 17, 2020
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Reps. Cuellar and Gonzalez Introduce Legislation to Designate Los Caminos del Rio Region as a National Heritage Area
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Rep. Henry Cuellar, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $42 Million in Funding for Rural Oregon Transit Options
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Oklahoma Delegation Commemorates 25th Anniversary of Oklahoma City Bombing
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Sen. James Lankford, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve - Oklahoma Delegation Urges Trump Administration to Make Publicly Owned Hospitals Eligible for CARES Act Programs
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Rep. Tom Cole, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Maine, NH Delegations Call on USDA to Boost Support for Dairy Farmers Facing Economic Crisis Due to COVID-19
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Senator Collins Announces Veterans Will Receive Coronavirus Rebate Checks Automatically
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Sen. Susan Collins
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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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Smith Bill Would Allow Lawsuits Against China for Its Deliberate Mishandling of COVID-19
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Rep. Chris Smith
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Duckworth to Trump: Use Full Power of the Defense Production Act to Ensure Illinois First Responders Have PPE Needed to Safely Do Their Jobs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 17, 2020
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Norcross Announces Nearly $200K for COVID-19 Research at Rutgers--Camden
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Rep. Donald Norcross
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Mass. Congressional Delegation Urge Trump Administration to Fully Fund COVID-19 Response in Commonwealth
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to General awk Carlisle, President and CEO of National Defense Industrial Association - Moulton Requests PPE for Defense Workers
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Rep. Seth Moulton
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| April 17, 2020
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Kennedy, Upton, Blunt Rochester Introduce Modernized Medicine Act
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Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Representatives Malinowski and DeLauro Introduce Legislation Mandating Enhanced Requirements for the Strategic National Stockpile to Better Combat Future Pandemics and Natural Disasters
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Sen. Cruz Issues Statement in Support of Governor Abbott's Request for Relief for Refinery Workers
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Sen. Ted Cruz
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| April 17, 2020
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Gottheimer Continues to Sound the Alarm on Dozens of North Jersey Long-Term Care Facilities in Need of Help to Fight COVID-19
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer
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| April 17, 2020
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During Media Update with The University of Kansas Health System, Sen. Moran Continues Calls for Widespread COVID-19 Testing
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Sen. Jerry Moran
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