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Today, April 1, 2020 is census day, but even if you are reading this sometime after April 1, 2020 it's not too late to fill out your census. If you got a form in the mail you can go on-line and fill it out in less than 10 minutes. If you do not have access to the Internet or if you did not get a census form in the mail you can fill out your census form for free by phone!
The 2020 Census can be completed by phone in the following languages. Phone lines are open every day from 7am to 2am Eastern Time.
Washington, D.C. – Today, – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01), Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (IL-07), and Select Revenues Subcommittee Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05), and Health Subcommittee Chairman Lloyd Doggett (TX-35), and Ways and Means Members Reps.
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (D-CT) and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) called for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to develop a simple path forward for Social Security recipients to receive the economic impact payment.
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March 20, 2020
Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses to swiftly recover the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave
IR-2020-57
On Friday, March 20th, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-10 requiring all Illinoisans to stay in their homes to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The order prohibits things like visiting the homes of friends and holding gatherings of any size and closes all nonessential establishments, including most retail, recreation and entertainment businesses. It does NOT prohibit essential activities like going to the grocery store, receiving medical care, or taking your pet for a walk.
Letter is below and HERE
Dear Speaker Pelosi and Minority Leader McCarthy,
As you begin negotiating a critical emergency financial recovery package in response to the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and its devastating impact on workers, families and the economy, we ask that you prioritize robust student debt cancellation and immediate relief for the nearly 45 million student loan borrowers shouldering record levels of student loan debt.
Overview of Federal Emergency Action Related to Coronavirus - (Updated March 20, 2020)
Dear constituents: