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Acting Secretary Thomas Modly’s departure was necessary. His actions and words in removing Capt. Francis Crozier from his command of the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt were wrong.
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President Trump must not treat the coronavirus crisis with the same corruption, cronyism, and cover-ups that have characterized his presidency.
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The 5-4 decision by the Supreme Court to deny tens of thousands of Wisconsinites the chance to participate in today’s primary election is an outrageous example of voter suppression.
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The Inspector General’s report is a damning indictment of the Trump Administration’s failure to do its job and assist states where the coronavirus pandemic is pushing the capacity of health care systems to their limits. The President and his Administration must take whatever steps are necessary to deliver urgent medical equipment and supplies, particularly masks and ventilators, needed to protect and save lives.
Archived Floor Update :
Members are advised that the following announcement has been made regarding electronic submission of Floor documents.
Beginning Tuesday, April 7, 2020, staff must electronically submit all Floor documents, including bills, resolutions, cosponsors and extensions of remarks, to a dedicated and secure email system, rather than deliver these materials by hand to staff in the Speaker’s Lobby or Cloakrooms. At this time, Members may still drop off materials in person.
Beginning Tuesday, April 7, 2020, staff must electronically submit all Floor documents, including bills, resolutions, cosponsors and extensions of remarks, to a dedicated and secure email system, rather than deliver these materials by hand to staff in the Speaker’s Lobby or Cloakrooms. At this time, Members may still drop off materials in person.
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This morning's jobs report reflects the loss of jobs as the economy shuts down while we work to stop the spread of coronavirus. Unfortunately, this report doesn't even show the full extent of the economic pain millions of Americans are experiencing. The unemployment rate, which went from 3.5% to 4.4%, was the largest monthly rate increase since 1975 - and it only reflects data through the middle of March, before many stay-at-home orders began.
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The report today by the Committee on Oversight and Reform is alarming, indicating that the Trump Administration continues to fail in its responsibility to provide critical supplies to states fighting the spread of coronavirus. We already know that the White House delayed taking action for weeks as the virus spread.
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WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement on today's unemployment insurance claims report:
Leader's Report :
Today, April 1, 2020, is Census Day. I’m writing to encourage everyone to fill out their census forms. By now, you should have received your Census invitation in the mail.
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I am deeply concerned about the emergency powers legislation enacted yesterday in Hungary. Prime Minister Orban has given little indication that he can be trusted to relinquish emergency powers granted to him without an expiration date.