| June 24, 2021
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Meng and Jayapal Lead Lawmakers in Introducing the Housing Is a Human Right Act
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| June 24, 2021
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Rounds, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Native American Rural Homeownership Improvement Act
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| June 23, 2021
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Congressman Steven Horsford Advocates for Veterans and Homeownership in Minority Communities During House Budget Committee Hearing
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Rep. Steven Horsford
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| June 22, 2021
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NH Delegation Announces Nearly $560K to Expand Telehealth Services at Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
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| June 22, 2021
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Casten, Underwood, Foster, Hold Press Conference on Child Tax Credits Encouraging Illinois Families to Sign Up for Newly Expanded Benefit
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| June 21, 2021
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NH Delegation Announces More than $7.3 Million to Support Small Businesses & Promote Economic Recovery from COVID-19
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Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
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| June 17, 2021
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Tlaib, Dingell, Blunt Rochester Water Debt Relief Legislation Advances in Energy and Commerce Committee
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Rep. Debbie Dingell, ...
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| June 17, 2021
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Congressman Horsford Calls for Action on Housing Affordability and Food Insecurity during Hearing with Treasury Secretary Yellen
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Rep. Steven Horsford
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| June 17, 2021
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Kuster, Burchett, Schrier, Upton Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Make Graduate Education More Affordable for Low-Income Students
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| June 16, 2021
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Pocan, Scott, Hirono, Murray Introduce Bill to Double Pell Grant, Make College More Affordable
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Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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| June 16, 2021
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Jayapal Appointed to New Congressional Committee on Economic Disparity
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| June 15, 2021
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Wednesday: HBCU Caucus Hosts FCC Chairwoman for Diversity in Tech Panel
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Rep. Alma Adams
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| June 15, 2021
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Tweet - "The Biden Administration's spending has raised prices and made it almost impossible to get people back to work. Small businesses in Kentucky, and across America, can't compete with policies that encourage Americans to stay on the sidelines."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| June 15, 2021
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Homeless Veterans Credit Repair, Enhancement, and Debt Improvement for Tomorrow Act
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| June 14, 2021
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Tweet - ".@GovLarryHogan was wrong to end emergency enhanced unemployment benefits. His decision creates unnecessary hardship for struggling Marylanders and leaves money already allocated for individuals in our state on the table. He should reverse this decision."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 11, 2021
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Rep. McEachin, Sen. Booker Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Combat Legacy Pollution
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| June 11, 2021
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Congressman Kim Highlights Fight Against Hunger During Week-Long District Tour
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Sen. Andy Kim
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| June 10, 2021
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Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Take Pandemic Lessons to Improve Summer Meal Programs
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
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| June 10, 2021
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Padilla, Warren, Torres Introduce Legislation to Improve Equity in Higher Education By Helping Students Access Basic Needs
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Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
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| June 10, 2021
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Senators Murray, Portman, and King Introduce Major Bipartisan Legislation to Close Digital Divide, Promote Digital Equity
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| June 10, 2021
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Strickland Advances Housing Bill, $20 Million for Local Projects & Key Priorities out of Committee
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| June 9, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council, and the Hon. Cecilia Roues, Chair of the Council of Economic Affairs - Pascrell, Sewell Demand Data on GOP-led Termination of Unemployment Assistance
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Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
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| June 9, 2021
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Congresswoman McClain Urges Labor Secretary to End Unnecessary Enhanced Unemployment Benefits
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Rep. Lisa McClain
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| June 9, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Chiquita Brooks-Lasure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Pascrell Leads New Jersey Delegation in Support of Low-Income Hospital Pilot Programs
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
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| June 8, 2021
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Jayapal and Meng Lead Lawmakers in Introducing the Housing is a Human Right Act
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| June 8, 2021
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Reps. Schakowsky, Grijalva, and Slotkin Reintroduce SSI Restoration Act to Make Urgently Needed Updates to Help Seniors and Disabled Individuals
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| June 7, 2021
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Gillibrand, Espaillat, James Stand At Youth Action YouthBuild In East Harlem Calling For Funding To Support Apprenticeship Program For At-Risk Youth
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 5, 2021
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Tweet - "There were 8.1 million job openings in America at the end of March. Yet only 559k were filled last month--100k fewer than experts expected. Businesses are ready to hire. But they can't find people willing to work. Because Biden is paying people not to work. This is insanity."
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| June 4, 2021
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Tweet - ".@GovLarryHogan's decision to end enhanced unemployment benefits will not only harm struggling families in #MD05, but also hurt MD's economy. According to @JECDems, this will cost our economy in MD $877 million. I urge the Governor to reverse this decision."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 4, 2021
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Tweet - "Another bad jobs report--100,000 fewer jobs added than experts estimated. This is what happens when you pay people not to work. What did Democrats expect?"
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Rep. Steve Scalise
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| June 4, 2021
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Tweet - "Today's jobs report is proof that the Democrats' economic recovery plan is working. Americans are getting vaccinated, the economy is reopening, and, under the leadership of President Biden, unemployment is at the lowest rate since the pandemic began. #BuildBackBetter"
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| June 4, 2021
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Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| June 3, 2021
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Dingell, Tlaib Applaud Launch of Biden-Harris Administration's Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, Call For Additional Relief
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib, ...
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| June 2, 2021
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Manchin, Capito Announce $30.3 Million to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| June 2, 2021
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Senator Murray Reintroduces Legislation to Expand Primary Care Access for Women And Children
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 2, 2021
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Padilla Pushes to Build Child Care Infrastructure and Availability
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| June 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Governor Hogan's decision to end enhanced unemployment benefits for thousands of Marylanders is extremely short-sighted. Instead of using this financial lifeline to help Marylanders, Governor Hogan's decision hurts the households that need it most."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 2, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Hon. Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Jennifer Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission - Heinrich, Luján Join Group Of 19 Senators In Calling on Federal Agencies To Share Data, Work Together To Expand Access To High-Speed Internet
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Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
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| June 2, 2021
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Urges Governor Hogan to Reconsider Surprise Decision to Cut Off Federal Unemployment Assistance Early
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 1, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on Governor Hogan Ending Enhanced Unemployment Benefits
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 1, 2021
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DeLauro Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to Legal Counsel for Evictions
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| May 28, 2021
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Rep. Fallon Introduces Bipartisan legislation to Prioritize Veteran Employment After COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Pat Fallon
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| May 28, 2021
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Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Homeowners Plant More Trees, Reduce Energy Costs
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Sen. Shelley Capito
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| May 28, 2021
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Soto, Members of Florida Democratic Delegation Express Concern in Governor DeSantis' Decision to Withdraw State from Federal Unemployment Benefits
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Rep. Darren Soto
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| May 28, 2021
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Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders Announce Nearly $4 Million in Grants for Youth Summer Programs
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| May 27, 2021
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Hayes Leads as Chairwoman of First Hearing on SNAP, Challenges Elected Officials to End Hunger and Increase Access to Food and Government Assistance for Families
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Rep. Jahana Hayes
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| May 26, 2021
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Senator Murray Introduces Sweeping Legislation to Ensure Kids Don't Go Hungry When School is Out
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Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
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| May 26, 2021
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Civil Eats - Hunger is a Political Decision. We Can Work to End It.
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Rep. Jim McGovern, ...
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| May 26, 2021
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SBA Launches Sen. Kelly's "Community Navigator Pilot' Program
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Sen. Mark Kelly
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| May 26, 2021
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Senators Booker, Capito Re-Introduce the TREES Act
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| May 26, 2021
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Congresswoman Spartz: "Federal government has to stop incentivizing people not to work."
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Rep. Victoria Spartz
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| May 26, 2021
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Rep. Mike Levin and Senator Patty Murray Introduce Sweeping Legislation to Ensure Kids Don't Go Hungry When School is Out
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Rep. Mike Levin
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| May 25, 2021
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Amata Is Original Cosponsor Of Territories Health Equity Act
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen, ...
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| May 25, 2021
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Reps. Gallego, Bacon and Senators Padilla, Lankford Introduce Bill to Improve Urban Indian Health Infrastructure
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Rep. Don Bacon, ...
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| May 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Cutting off pandemic unemployment benefits early will hurt rural communities, and won't help people get back to work. People want to work, but they need job offers with fair pay, transportation to get there, and childcare to be available."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| May 24, 2021
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Congressman Gallego Introduces Universal Full Day Kindergarten Act
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Rep. Sara Jacobs, ...
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| May 21, 2021
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Senators Tuberville and Lee Introduce the CHOICE Act
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Sen. Mike Lee, ...
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| May 21, 2021
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On Long Island: Gillibrand To Announce Push To Make Universal School Meals Program Permanent In Upcoming Child Nutrition Reauthorization Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 20, 2021
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Reps. Blunt Rochester, Katko Introduce Bill to Help Low-Income Americans Maintain Access to Clean Drinking Water
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Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
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| May 20, 2021
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Congresswoman Jacobs Joins Colleagues in Announcing Transformative Anti-Poverty Resolution
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Rep. Sara Jacobs
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| May 20, 2021
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Velazquez Reintroduces Bill that Enlists Restaurants in Anti-Hunger Effort During Pandemics
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| May 20, 2021
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Rep. Horsford, Colleagues, Introduce Legislation to Help Disadvantaged Populations Get Back to Work
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 20, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Cortez Masto, Rosen Applaud Title X Changes To Increase Access To Care In Rural Nevada
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
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| May 20, 2021
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Schakowsky Joins with Poor People's Campaign to Unveil Congressional Resolution Demanding Legislative Agenda to Dismantle Poverty
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| May 20, 2021
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Jayapal and Lee Introduce Resolution to End Poverty
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| May 20, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Isabel Guzman, Administrator, Small Business Association - Rep. Garbarino Calls on SBA to Amend Disaster Loan Requirements to Better Serve Small Businesses
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Rep. Andrew Garbarino
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| May 19, 2021
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Federal Unemployment Bonus
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Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
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| May 19, 2021
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Senator Marshall: President Biden has delivered a government funded labor shortage
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Sen. Roger Marshall
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| May 19, 2021
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Congressman Guest Calls for Action to Increase Hiring Rates
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Rep. Michael Guest
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| May 19, 2021
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Wicker Targets Worker Shortage on Senate Floor
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Sen. Roger Wicker
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| May 18, 2021
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Tweet - "We have seen enhanced unemployment benefits help workers, families, and the economy by keeping the lights on and food on the table during COVID-19. Read more about how GOP governors are trying to cut this necessary lifeline for working Americans:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 18, 2021
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Tweet - "In states like South Dakota, unemployment rates are low, vaccination rates are strong, & schools are open. We're ready for the rest of the country to catch up, but Pres. Biden's policies are hamstringing our economic recovery -- driving prices up & hiring down."
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Sen. John Thune
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| May 18, 2021
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Cole Applauds Governor Stitt for Getting Oklahomans Back to Work
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Rep. Tom Cole
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| May 18, 2021
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Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House will consider two important pieces of legislation this week to respond to the terrorist attack at the Capitol on January 6: a bipartisan commission to investigate what happened & funding to secure the Capitol complex."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 17, 2021
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Pelosi Statement on Delivery of Democrats' Expanded Child Tax Credit
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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