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THE HILL: Democratic lawmaker calls for Peace Corps, Americorps volunteers to be eligible for unemployment benefits By Juliegrace Brufke Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) is calling for Peace Corps and Americorps volunteers to be eligible to receive unemployment benefits recently authorized under the third coronavirus relief package passed by Congress.   In a letter… Read more »

WDVM: CARES Act providing relief for small businesses By Erica Huckaby Congress has passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security law, also known as the CARES Act in order to help people and businesses stay afloat during this pandemic. “I want to let you know that we recognize fully in Congress that the coronavirus pandemic is something that is of… Read more »

THE WINCHESTER STAR: Wexton: Congress has 'more work to do' regarding pandemic By Josh Janney Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-10th, along with Lord Fairfax Health District Director Dr. Colin Greene and Dr. Leslie Sale of the Virginia Department of Education, held a virtual town hall Sunday night through Zoom to answer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic and provide information about… Read more »

THE WINCHESTER STAR: Wexton bill to protect retirement savings included in coronavirus stimulus package By Josh Janney Legislation introduced by Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-10th, to safeguard Americans’ retirement savings in the midst of the financial crisis brought on by the coronavirus was incorporated into the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed by… Read more »

LOUDOUN TIMES MIRROR: Rep. Wexton Discusses COVID-19 Vaccine Research and Development with Leading Scientists  By Nathaniel Cline The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is headed to the president's to be signed after passing both congressional chambers. On Friday, the House of Representatives passed the $2.2 trillion legislative stimulus package to… Read more »

LOUDOUN TIMES MIRROR: Rep. Wexton gives blood at Inova, encourages Virginians to donate By Nathaniel Cline Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.-10th) is encouraging Virginians to donate blood following the decline in contributions due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Since the outbreak of the respiratory illness in the U.S., Americans have been urged to practice social… Read more »

THE WINCHESTER STAR: Disaster loans available to small businesses impacted by coronavirus By Josh Janney Small businesses in Virginia impacted by the coronavirus outbreak may apply to the U.S. Small Business Administration for federal disaster loans to help deal with the loss of revenue they are experiencing. The Small Business administration last week implemented a statewide… Read more »

LOUDOUN TIMES MIRROR: Virginia small businesses eligible to apply for coronavirus disaster loans Virginia small businesses are now eligible to apply for financial assistance due to the impact of the spreading coronavirus. The Small Business Administration implemented a statewide Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration Thursday. The EID loans offer up to $2 million in… Read more »

LOUDOUN NOW: Wexton Hosts Virtual Town Hall on Coronavirus Crisis By Patrick Szabo Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA-10), alongside Loudoun County Health Department Director Dr. David Goodfriend and Inova Clinical Enterprise Support Operations Senior Vice President Susan Carroll, held a virtual town hall Tuesday night to address resident concerns surrounding the coronavirus… Read more »

LOUDOUN TIMES MIRROR: House passes aid bill after Trump declares virus emergency; Wexton votes in favor By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Andrew Taylor and Jill Colvin, Associated Press The House approved legislation early Saturday to provide direct relief to Americans suffering physically, financially and emotionally from the coronavirus pandemic. Passage came after President Donald… Read more »