| April 5, 2024
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the March Jobs Report
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Dec. 20, 2023
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Remarks by President Biden at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Sept. 12, 2023
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Statement from President Joe Biden on Census Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage Reports
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Sept. 9, 2021
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Statement of President Joe Biden on Unemployment Insurance Claims
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Sept. 3, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden on the August Jobs Report
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "The number of Americans filing initial unemployment insurance claims fell to the lowest level since the pandemic began. That is progress."
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Kamala Harris
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| June 24, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 17, 2021
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Tweet - "A year ago, more than 1.5 million Americans filed initial unemployment insurance claims. Last week, that number was 376,000. That's more than just an economy on the rise -- those are lives back on track after an unprecedented crisis. That's our economic plan at work."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Since we took office, the unemployment rate has fallen and vaccination rates have soared. That's the American Rescue Plan at work."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 4, 2021
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Tweet - "Unemployment is at its lowest level since the pandemic started. Our plan is working. And we're not going to let up now."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 4, 2021
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Tweet - "Today's jobs report shows historic progress for American families and the American economy. We added 559,000 jobs in May, created a record two million jobs in our first four months, and unemployment is at its lowest level since the pandemic started. America is on the move again."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 4, 2021
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Tweet - "The long-term unemployment rate has declined the most since 2011 -- that's the American Rescue Plan at work for American families and the American economy."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| June 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Unemployment claims are down 50% and 64% of adults are vaccinated since I took office. That's progress."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| May 28, 2021
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Tweet - "America is on the move again. We've turned the tide on a once-in-a-century pandemic and a once-in-a-generation economic crisis."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| May 27, 2021
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Tweet - "50% of American adults are now fully vaccinated. Our economy has added about 1.5 million jobs. Unemployment claims are down by more than a third -- the lowest since the pandemic started. America is on the move again."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| April 16, 2021
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Tweet - "We still have nearly 10 million Americans that are unemployed. We need to get them back to work. We need to pass the American Jobs Plan."
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Kamala Harris
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| April 13, 2021
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Tweet - "Nearly 10 million Americans are still unemployed. With a once-in-a-generation investment in our country's infrastructure, the American Jobs Plan will put our nation back to work."
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Kamala Harris
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| March 25, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden in Press Conference
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| March 15, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden on the Implementation of the American Rescue Plan
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| March 12, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden on the American Rescue Plan
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| March 8, 2021
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Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan will save our economy. It aids our small businesses, creates millions of jobs, and extends unemployment assistance for millions of Americans. @POTUS and I urge the House to act quickly to get it passed."
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Kamala Harris
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| March 6, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden on the Senate Passage of the American Rescue Plan
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Feb. 16, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden in a CNN Town Hall with Anderson Cooper
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Tweet - "No child should grow up in poverty. The American Rescue Plan will expand the child tax credit and cut the child poverty rate in half."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Feb. 1, 2021
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Tweet - "Hardworking Americans need help and they need it now. That's why I'm calling on Congress to immediately pass my American Rescue Plan that will deliver direct relief, extend unemployment insurance, help folks put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads, and more."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Jan. 31, 2021
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Tweet - "Millions of Americans, through no fault of their own, have lost the dignity and respect that comes with a job and a paycheck. My American Rescue Plan will extend unemployment insurance, ensuring folks can count on the checks continuing to be there in the middle of this crisis."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Jan. 22, 2021
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Remarks by President Biden on the American Rescue Plan and Signing of Executive Orders
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Jan. 14, 2021
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Tweet - "Direct cash payments. Extended unemployment. Rent relief. Food assistance. Aid to small businesses. Keeping essential frontline workers on the job. Those are the key elements of my American Rescue Plan."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Jan. 14, 2021
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by President-elect Joe Biden on the American Rescue Plan and Build Back Better Recovery Plan in Wilmington, Delaware
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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Tweet - "People are suffering. The moratorium on evictions is about to end. 12 million Americans will lose unemployment benefits if Congress and President Trump fail to come together before the end of the month. It could not be more urgent that our leaders act."
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Kamala Harris
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits
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Marcia Fudge, ...
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| Dec. 5, 2020
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Tweet - "If Congress and President Trump fail to act by the end of December: - 12 million Americans will lose unemployment benefits - Emergency paid leave will end - The moratorium on evictions will expire The situation is urgent. Americans need help and they need it now."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Statement by President-elect Joe Biden on the November Jobs Report and Continuing Economic Crisis
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Oct. 6, 2020
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President Trump Canceling Negotiations for Covid-19 Relief -- Statement by Vice President Biden
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Oct. 2, 2020
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NM Delegation Announces $1.5 Million in CARES Act Funding for State's Coronavirus Economic Recovery Strategy
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Deb Haaland, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2020
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Rep. Fudge Supports Passage of Updated Heroes Act
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Marcia Fudge
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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Statement by Vice President Joe Biden on President Trump's Visit to Pittsburgh
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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NM Delegation Announces Over $4.1 Million to 7 NM Universities to Improve Educational Opportunities for Hispanic Students
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Deb Haaland, ...
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm grateful for everyone who found work in August and found that glimmer of hope -- but there is real cause for concern in this morning's jobs report. The pace of job gains in August was slower than in July. And significantly slower than May or June."
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| Aug. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "The numbers that define the crisis we're facing today are staggering: Nearly 6M confirmed cases of coronavirus 180,000 lives lost More than 50M claims for unemployment this year alone We need to see and hear what's happening in our country."
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Kamala Harris
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| Aug. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Here's the reality: the United States has nearly six million confirmed cases of coronavirus, 180,000 lives lost, and more than 50 million claims for unemployment this year alone. It didn't have to be this way."
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Kamala Harris
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep. Susie Lee, Colleagues Call on House Leadership to Pass Extension of Emergency Unemployment Benefits
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Deb Haaland, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Udall, Harris Introduce Environmental Justice for All Act
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Statement from Joe Biden on The Monthly Jobs Report for July
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| July 30, 2020
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Cárdenas, Fudge Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Emergency Meals
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Marcia Fudge, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Cisneros Joins 42 House Members Asking Congressional Leaders to Include Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance in the Next Stimulus Package
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Deb Haaland, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Harris, Pressley, DeLauro Unveil Bill to Provide Critical Lifeline for Families Facing Eviction Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, Chairman Pat Roberts, and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow - Meng and Espaillat Urge Senate to Allow Hot Food for SNAP Program
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Marcia Fudge, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Fudge, Lee Introduce House Resolution Calling for Poverty Bill of Rights
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Marcia Fudge, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Beatty Backs Extending Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Marcia Fudge, ...
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| July 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Speaker of the House, Rep. Katko Calls on Congress to Expand SNAP Benefits, Ensure Food Security During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Marcia Fudge, ...
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| July 2, 2020
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Remarks on The Economic Crisis and Jobs Report
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Pres. Joe Biden
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| May 21, 2020
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Letter to Eugene to Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Hirono, Brown, Colleagues Demand DOL Assist State Unemployment Insurance Agencies
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Booker, Warren, Colleagues Urge Protections for Property Service Workers in Next Coronavirus Relief Bill
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congresswoman Marcia Fudge Lead Push for WRCR Act to Support Americans During Crisis and Beyond
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Marcia Fudge, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Colleagues To Call For State Unemployment Agency Funding In Future Coronavirus-Related Legislation
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Durbin Joins Colleagues To Press Labor Department To Speed Up Unemployment Disbursements And Address System Shortfalls
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Sanders, Velázquez Introduce Nutrition Equity Bill for Puerto Rico, Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnel, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Harris, Murray Push for Water Affordability in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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House Ag Subcommittee Chairs Fudge, Costa, Plaskett Introduce Legislation to Better Connect Farmers, Food Banks
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Marcia Fudge, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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In Response to Rising Unemployment, Democrats Introduce Legislation to Invest $15 Billion in Workforce Training Needed to Relaunch the Economy
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Marcia Fudge, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bicameral Letter Urging Federal Communications Commission To Coordinate With Other Federal Agencies To Inform Low-Income Families They Can Receive Broadband Services
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Deb Haaland, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Harris, Hirono, Murphy, Warren to USDA: College Students Need Access to SNAP During Pandemic
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Wyden Pushes to Ensure College Students Have Food on the Table Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Harris, Gillibrand, Sanders Announce Bill To Fight Hunger, Help Families Afford Food Amid Economic Crisis
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to Doug McMillon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart and Jeff Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon - Feinstein, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Amazon, Walmart to Waive Delivery Fees and Minimum Order Requirements for SNAP Recipients
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader of the United States Congress - As Low-Income Communities Struggle, Harris Pushes for Recurring Monthly Payments
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury - U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin: Make Sure Americans Experiencing Homelessness Get Coronavirus Relief Payments
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Unemployment Benefits
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Wyden, Schumer, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Unemployment Insurance Benefits
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Kamala Harris, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - As Americans' Bills Come Due, Harris Demands Treasury Dept. Send Payments ASAP
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Kamala Harris
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| March 25, 2020
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In Response To Coronavirus Crisis, Harris Votes to Support Working Families and Small Businesses
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Kamala Harris
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Kildee Leads 52 Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck
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Marcia Fudge, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline, 37 Members Request Stronger Unemployment Insurance for Workers
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Marcia Fudge, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Harris Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Disaster Assistance During Pandemics
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Kamala Harris
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