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Rep. Williams Calls for Rural Health Care Facilities to Receive Coronavirus Financial Aid

The bill provides relief to taxpayers and businesses across the country through financial assistance from government grants, low interest loans or tax relief.

04.13.2020
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State Rep. Phil King: Texas Workforce Commission Implements Staggered Call-In Schedule for Unemployment Benefits

The unprecedented number of Texans filing for Unemployment Benefits has overwhelmed the state's call centers and online portal. To help address the backlog and assist residents, effective immediately the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is recommending Texans stagger their call-in and online access based upon each applicant’s area code. (See schedule below.)

04.10.2020
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Brady Lauds Automatic Coronavirus Relief Payments for Social Security Recipients

Relief checks will come quickly and without hassle--vulnerable seniors and individuals with disabilities at risk should be able to avoid extra paperwork.

04.09.2020
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Governor Abbott, HHS Announce Federal Approval Of Emergency SNAP Benefits

Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) will provide more than $168 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits to help Texans during the COVID-19 response.

04.09.2020
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Sen. Cruz Urges Secretary Azar to Mass Produce Serological Tests to Ensure Americans Can Return Safely to Work

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) urged Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar to procure and distribute serological tests to help determine whether an individual has previously contracted and recovered from the coronavirus and enable more Americans to safely return to work.

04.09.2020
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15% of Bernie Supporters Would Choose Trump Over Biden, says ABC News/Washington Post Poll

While 53% of President Trump's backers say they are "very enthused" about his campaign, Joe Biden's 24% represents the lowest level of "strong enthusiasm" for a Democrat in 20 years, says a new ABC News/Washington Post Poll.

04.08.2020
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Sen. Cruz Meets with President to Support Millions of Energy Sector Jobs Amid Coronavirus Crisis

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) met with President Donald Trump, members of Congress, and business leaders to advocate for the millions of Texans and Americans whose jobs depend on a vibrant energy sector.

04.07.2020
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Brady: "No Delay This Time: Politics Can Wait, Small Businesses Can't"

With nearly half of America’s workers depending on small businesses for their livelihoods, it’s no wonder that demand for the Paycheck Protection Program has been overwhelming.

04.07.2020
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Brady: Our Economy is Going to Have a Strong Rebound

Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) joined Greg Groogin on Fox 26 Houston to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the economy, and what we can expect moving forward.

04.06.2020
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Sen. Cruz in Yahoo Finance: How the CARES Act Helps Small Businesses

Sen. Cruz in an op-ed discusses how the CARES Act will help small business and in a video explains how small businesses can access guaranteed loans through the newly established Paycheck Protection Program as a part of the CARES Act.

04.06.2020
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CARES Act: Coronavirus Relief Check Questions Answered

The CARES Act provides financial support through a one-time check for American workers to help them as our country continues its work to defeat the novel coronavirus.

04.03.2020
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Protecting Your Paycheck

The Paycheck Protection Program is to help millions of Americans providing $349 billion in low interest loans and grants directly to employers to survive this economic setback and retain their workforce.

04.03.2020
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Plastic Bag Bans Ending Quickly as Customer-Mandated Totes Prove Good Carriers of Viruses or Bacteria

Liberal cities, and even states like NY & NH are suddenly suspending their "Plastic Bag Bans" as customer-mandated totes are proving to be good carriers for Bacteria & Viruses – including the CoronaVirus – and pose a public health hazard during a time of national crisis.

04.02.2020
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Cong. Williams' COVID-19 Update: We're All Stepping Up

From private labs in the U.S., to global giants like Ford and General Motors, the power of the private sector is using its strength to help get us through this crisis.

04.02.2020
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Gov. Abbott Extends Social Distancing Protocols & School Closings to Restrict Spread of CoronaVirus

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday he was extending the existing Social Distancing Guidelines originally set to expire last Monday until April 30th. The list of "Essential Services & Activities" follows the federal government's definition of Critical Infrastructure Sectors, and includes...

04.02.2020
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Cong. Brady: Protection For American Workers

The Federal CoronaVirus Aid, Relief & Security CARES Act establishes immediate relief for our small businesses in crisis with a $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program.

04.01.2020
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Chairman George P. Bush Provides Loan Relief for Veterans During COVID-19

The VLB recognizes the unique circumstances induced by COVID-19 and has taken measures to ease the burden of loan and housing penalties on the Veteran community.

04.01.2020
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Texas Businesses Must File Property Tax Renditions by April 15

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds business owners that for many property types, April 15 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts.

04.01.2020
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Social Security Benefits Will be Paid On Time and Other Updates Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

03.31.2020
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How the Cares Act Supports America’s Small Businesses and Job Creators

This bill provides immediate emergency relief to working men and women all across this country and will help keep America’s small businesses afloat during these challenging times.

03.31.2020
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