[Kenneth P. Thompson]
Lu-Shawn Thompson: “My husband was a man of vision. He believed in the power of second chances and thought everyone should have the opportunity to overcome mistakes from their past. During his time in office, he fought to lighten the penalties for those charged with low level offenses and exonerated over 20 wrongfully accused persons.”
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[COVID-19 Business & Food Systems]
Rep. Velázquez: “Many small businesses across the food system are still in the difficult position of figuring out how to pay rent and survive, while many have shut down forever.”
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[COVID-19\New York Hospitals]
Rep. Velazquez: “I’m pleased to see these funds allocated for our hospitals to supply our doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals with the tools they need.”
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[SBA COVID-19 Relief Loan Funding]
Velazquez: “To expand opportunities for women-, minority-, and veteran-owned businesses, we must increase the role of mission-based lenders, those who are deeply embedded in their communities, such as community banks, community development financial institutions, and SBA microloan intermediaries.”
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[CARES Act Funding for NYC]
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced funding for eleven community health centers that are located in or serve New York’s 7th Congressional District.
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COVID-19\Anti-Hunger Efforts]
Rep. Velazquez: “All of us need to pull together in this unprecedented time and this bill will help our local community organizations pair with the restaurant sector to meet the nutritional needs of our neighbors.”
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[COVID-19\Rep. Nydia Velazquez]
Rep. Velazquez: ” I was diagnosed with presumed coronavirus infection…. I am carefully monitoring my symptoms, working remotely and in constant contact with my staff.”
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[COVID-19 Relief Bill\Small Business]
Rep. Velázquez: “I am introducing sweeping legislation to tackle the economic hardship and fallout facing our nation’s employers and workers.”
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[Coronavirus Outbreak]
Rep. Velázquez: “Small businesses around the country and in New York City are beginning to feel the economic effects of the coronavirus.”
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[Housing\Trump 2021 Budget]
NYC Delegation: “President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2021 proposed Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) threatens the very future of the housing authority.”
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