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Matteson, IL – While limited data released to date show a clear and shocking trend in COVID-19 among African Americans, it is not surprising, said Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust during a recent conference call with young, frontline healthcare workers who provide services in high-risk communities.
Matteson, IL – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone town hall with school superintendents from the 2nd Congressional District to discuss the first three COVID19 response bills and hear suggestions for further legislative relief efforts.
Matteson, IL – Congresswoman Robin Kelly called on House leadership to waive local matching fund requirements for first responder grants used to respond to COVID-19.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswomen Robin Kelly (IL-02), chair of The Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Karen Bass (CA-37), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and Barbara Lee (CA-13), along with Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Edward J.
Matteson, IL – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone town hall discussion with farmers and agricultural workers from the 2nd Congressional District where participants discussed concerns related to the COVID19 crisis and their suggestions for further legislative relief efforts in Congress.
Matteson, IL – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone conference call with municipal first responders from the 2nd Congressional District to hear their needs and concerns during the COVID10 crisis and discuss how Congress can support first responders in the immediate, short and long-terms.
Matteson, IL – On Wednesday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone conference call with state and county elected officials from 2nd Congressional District to answer questions, share information and coordinate resources to better assist local communities.
Matteson, IL – On Tuesday morning, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone conference call with faith leaders from the 2nd Congressional District. This call was the fifth in her series focused on explaining the COVID19 response legislation and soliciting ideas for additional federal response measures.
Matteson, IL – On Friday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone conference call with more than 30 mayors and local officials from the 2nd Congressional District. This call was the fourth in her series explaining existing COVID19 response legislation and soliciting ideas for additional federal response measures.
Matteson, IL – On Wednesday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a second telephone conference call with more than 50 local small business owners and leaders. On the call, she was joined by Mark Ferguson, Illinois Deputy Assistant Director at the SBA and Melinda Kelly, executive director of the Chatham Business Association.
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