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Jones calls for more testing, urges GOP senators to take up more coronavirus aid

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Thursday said that he hopes Republican leadership in Alabama will “trash” what’s been called a “wish list” of uses for federal coronavirus aid, and instead put that money toward more testing, contact tracing and to plan for another spike in cases that could come.  Speaking during a video press … Continued
May 14, 2020

Jones reintroduces bill to stop unsolicited “live check” loans

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and a Republican colleague on the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday called for a prohibition on “unsolicited predatory loans” during the COVID-19 crisis.  Jones and Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas,  reintroduced their Unsolicited Loan Act, which would stop the practice of mailing high-interest loans to the public in the form of … Continued
May 6, 2020

Jones calls for “Paycheck Security Act” to save workers’ salaries and health care

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and three other Democratic senators in a call with reporters Friday said their “Paycheck Security Act” would save American workers’ paychecks and existing healthcare, and keep the businesses that hire them afloat amid the COVID-19 crisis.  The plan would cover wages and benefits of furloughed or laid-off workers at businesses and … Continued
May 1, 2020

Jones urges Alabamians to heed COVID-19 warnings

U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, Tuesday encouraged the public to heed Gov. Kay Ivey’s warnings earlier in the day that despite her loosening some restrictions on business closures amid the COVI-19 pandemic, the state isn’t yet in the clear. “As I said last week, I am grateful for Governor Ivey’s measured response in light of … Continued
April 28, 2020

Jones applauds feds taking up his suggestion to speed COVID-19 relief payments

U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Monday thanked President Donald Trump’s administration for following Jones’ request to speed up emergency payments to Americans struggling amid the COVID-19 crisis through the use of debit cards. Jones and Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, on April 7 wrote a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressing concern that CARES Act … Continued
April 27, 2020

Jones asks Senate to aid furloughed, laid off workers

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, in a letter to Senate leadership Wednesday, pressed for a program to shore up laid off or furloughed workers’ wages and benefits for up to six months as businesses big and small struggle amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Jones and Sens. Mark Warner of Virginia, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Richard Blumenthal … Continued
April 22, 2020

Jones supports passage of aid for workers, small businesses and hospitals

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Tuesday said he was pleased Congress approved more funding for small businesses, workers and hospitals, but called for support for state and local governments struggling with budget shortfalls during the COVID-19 pandemic. Congress on Tuesday approved a $484 billion package that includes $310 billion to replenish the Paycheck Protection … Continued
April 21, 2020