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Lawmakers seek $50 billion in relief for child care workers
April 14, 2020
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KEZI

Lawmakers seek $50 billion in relief for child care workers

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
Bonamici, Merkley, Wyden Call on Leadership to Provide $50 Billion for Child Care in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
April 13, 2020
Press Release
Even before the current COVID-19 pandemic, too many families were struggling to find affordable, high-quality child care.
Issues:EducationHealth CareJobs and Economy
Oregon Delegation Announces $291 Million in Funding to Boost Oregon Hospitals’ Coronavirus Response Efforts
April 10, 2020
Press Release
The unprecedented harm from the coronavirus pandemic requires an extraordinary response.
Issues:Health Care
Fed Funds: $291 Million for Oregon Hospitals’ Coronavirus Response Efforts
April 10, 2020
In The News

The Chronicle

Fed Funds: $291 Million for Oregon Hospitals’ Coronavirus Response Efforts

Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with U.S. Representatives Peter DeFazio, Earl Blumenauer, Greg Walden, Kurt Schrader, and Suzanne Bonamici, have announced that 3,454 hospitals in Oregon will receive a total of $291 million in funding to enhance their coronavirus response efforts.

Issues:Health Care
Take a LIHEAP
April 10, 2020
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Politico

Take a LIHEAP

Democratic Reps.

Issues:Energy and Environment
Direct Cash Assistance During the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 9, 2020
Statements
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
Bonamici, Levin Lead 49 Colleagues in Call for $15.1B in Workforce Funding for COVID-19 Response
April 9, 2020
Press Release
We must invest billions, not millions in our workers and workforce system.
Issues:Health CareJobs and Economy
Bonamici, Dingell, Tlaib Lead 75 Colleagues; Advocate for Funding to Help Low-Income Families Pay for Utilities
April 9, 2020
Press Release
No one should be forced to choose between paying their energy bills and paying for food.
Issues:Energy and EnvironmentHealth Care
Oregon Delegation Urges Swift Distribution of Emergency COVID-19 Funds to Health Care Providers
April 8, 2020
Press Release
The Administration must meet these heroes on the front lines and deliver these Congressionally appropriated dollars without delay to those in need.
Issues:Health CareJobs and Economy
Some small business owners sharing problems accessing federal aid
April 8, 2020
In The News

KATU

Some small business owners sharing problems accessing federal aid

PORTLAND, Ore. — Some business owners in Oregon say they're having trouble accessing federal aid through the Payment Protection Program.

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, told KATU News the $350 billion set aside for the Payment Protection Program is likely not enough.

"It is my understanding there is bipartisan agreement that it is not enough," she said.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

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