[CARES Act\Debt Collection]
Attorney General James is prepared and determined to uphold the law and to protect New Yorkers against those looking to exploit the coronavirus public health crisis for their own gain.
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By Letitia James
NEW YORK RENEWS SUSPENSION OF STUDENT AND MEDICAL DEBT COLLECTION DUE TO COVID-19
[COVID-19\Student & Medical Debt Collection]
The new order took effect this morning and will run for an additional 30-day period, until May 17th. After this 30-day period, the OAG will reassess the needs of state residents for another possible extension.
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NY ATTORNEY GENERAL TAKES ACTION TO PROTECT SMALL BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19
[COVID-19\Small Business]
Attorney General James: “Hardworking families and small businesses across the country are struggling more than ever because of this pandemic.”
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JAMES SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER COVID-19 SICK LEAVE RESTRICTIONS
[COVID-19\Sick Leave\Trump Administration]
James: “The paid sick leave and emergency family leave provisions of the FFCRA were enacted to protect public health and to provide economic security to working families. The Trump Administration’s rule makes it harder.
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NY ATTORNEY GENERAL: FAMILIES MUST GET EMERGENCY COVID-19 STIMULUS FUNDS—NOT DEBT COLLECTORS
[COVID-19 Stimulus Funds\Debt Collectors]
“During this public health and economic crisis, the States do not believe that the billions of dollars appropriated by Congress to help keep hard-working Americans afloat should be subject to garnishment.”
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NY ATTORNEY GENERAL URGES ACTION TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES OF COLOR FROM COVID-19
[COVID-19 Racial Disparities\New York]
James: “The COVID-19 data released today reveals that the virus has had a disproportionate impact on communities of color.”
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAMES MOVES TO ENHANCE SECURITIES INDUSTRY OVERSIGHT
[New York’s Securities Industry]
Attorney General James:“ While these new rules are part of a long-term review of our internal practices, the spread of the coronavirus over the past several weeks further magnify why these changes are so critical.”
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ATTORNEY GENERAL ORDERS MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS TO STOP ENDANGERING NEW YORKERS
[COVID-19 Medical Transportation]
Attorney General James. “For these companies to continue to conduct group medical transport rides in the face of an explicit prohibition during the unprecedented outbreak of a highly contagious disease, is simply and completely unacceptable.”
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NY ATTORNEY GENERAL ON CENSUS: EVERYONE MUST BE COUNTED
[2020 Census]
The 2020 Census count is actively underway. However, given the ongoing response to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the U.S. Census Bureau has adjusted its original timeline for this year’s count.
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NY ATTORNEY GENERAL HIGHLIGHTS RESOURCES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
[COVID-19\Domestic Violence]
More than 10 million individuals per year are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. While social isolation is necessary amidst the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, it may aggravate what is already a widespread problem.
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