Jobs and Economy
Information regarding my stance on Jobs and Economy issues.
April 17, 2020
For the hundreds of thousands of struggling student loan borrowers who were seeing their hard-earned wages unfairly garnished, this protection is a critical lifeline and will undoubtedly be the difference between whether these families can pay rent, put food on the table and cover the costs of medical care.
April 17, 2020
On Thursday morning, the Small Business Administration's (SBA) small business relief fund, otherwise known as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), officially ran out of money.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
April 16, 2020
Small businesses and communities around the country are suffering and need access to relief quickly.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
April 16, 2020
During this challenging time, I’m hearing from many small business owners who are justifiably upset about the lack of clarity around the loan program that was intended to help them.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
April 16, 2020
A staggering number of Oregonians have filed unemployment claims in the last four weeks.
Issues:Health CareJobs and Economy
April 14, 2020
EUGENE, Ore. -- Financial help could soon be on its way for child care workers in the form of $50 billion.
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, Sen. Jeff Merkley, and Sen. Ron Wyden called on leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide $50 billion to support the already-struggling child care sector in the next coronavirus pandemic response package.
Issues:EducationJobs and Economy
April 13, 2020
Even before the current COVID-19 pandemic, too many families were struggling to find affordable, high-quality child care.
April 9, 2020
Last month nearly ten million workers across the country filed unemployment claims in a two-week period, surpassing previous records.
Issues:Health CareJobs and Economy
April 9, 2020
We must invest billions, not millions in our workers and workforce system.
Issues:Health CareJobs and Economy