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“The best way to get our economy back and to rebuild our middle class is to support our unions and our workers.”
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Gillibrand discussed both during a stop in Ithaca on Monday.
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“I think this is an idea that is deeply bipartisan. 88% of Americans support it, so I hope we can get some bipartisan legislation passed. If not, if we do reform the filibuster, this could be included."
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She said the proposed $3.6 billion would dramatically increase currently allocated funds for wraparound services. And she believes those are more sorely needed because of the pandemic.
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The funds would allow schools to upgrade things like HVAC and ventilation systems. It would also offer funds to help expand access to reliable, high-speed broadband, in districts that can’t afford it.
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The Senator is among lawmakers now calling for increased support for LIHEAP, including at least $10 million in emergency funding.
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“Increasing access to food has not been a bipartisan goal. And it's really troubling, because the need is so great. And obviously it's not about whether you're a Democrat or Republican when you're hungry."
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"The U.S. Postal Service is the only institution that is in the Constitution, that it’s a right for the American people to receive their mail. What he’s doing is illegal, inappropriate, unethical and wrong."
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The bill would require upwards of three months of leave at 66 percent of a person’s salary.
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"People will now hear from governors, and county execs and their mayors and assembly and senators and realize they better get back to Washington and do their jobs."