“One-sixth of our healthcare workforce is foreign born,” Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois said, as he looks to authorize the extension of immigrant visas for healthcare workers.
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Jodey Arrington, U.S. Representative for Texas
Representative Jodey Arrington said he agreed on the need for some oversight of the relief funds going out due to the coronavirus pandemic, but does not believe another commission is warranted.
Read MoreTed Cruz, U.S. Senator from Texas
The two U.S. Senators from Texas are among others calling for the quick reopening of parts of the economy shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic, but warning that it won’t be an instantaneous return to normal.
Read MoreJames Clyburn, U.S. Representative for South Carolina
House Majority Whip and the congressman tapped to head the select oversight committee on coronavirus relief, Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, called the coronavirus an opportunity to “restructure government.”
Read MoreSusan Brooks, U.S. Representative for Indiana
“We need to have a national health preparedness strategy,” Indiana Representative Susan Brooks said in a recent interview.
Read MoreChris Van Hollen, U.S. Senator from Maryland
Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland critiqued the chamber in a floor speech that the District of Columbia has been underfunded in the large stimulus package.
Read MoreKevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer said that imports of crude oil from Russia and Saudi Arabia should be curtailed in response to the price war that is driving down global oil prices and threatening U.S. shale producers.
Read MoreAngus King, U.S. Senator from Maine
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission will release a sweeping report later this month that includes recommendations on the development of a national defense strategy for cyberspace.
Read MoreAdam Smith, Representative for Washington
Representative Adam Smith, who chairs the House Armed Services Committee, is looking to roll back some of the funding for the border wall project.
Read MoreDebbie Lesko, U.S. Representative for Arizona
Representative Debbie Lesko introduced a bipartisan bill that would mitigate the travel disruption caused by the Real ID October 1 deadline.
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