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Jones introduces bill to forgive CARES Act loans for small businesses impacted by hurricanes

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, on Thursday introduced legislation that would forgive small business loans made under the CARES Act in counties hard-hit by Hurricanes Sally and Laura.  The Disaster Relief for Southeastern Small Businesses Act of 2020 would establish a process for businesses in counties with major disaster declarations from … Continued
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September 17, 2020

Jones introduces bill to allow rural hospitals to access relief money

A bill has been introduced in Congress that would make federal emergency funds available to small hospitals that don’t currently qualify, according to Sen. Doug Jones, who co-sponsored the legislation with members of both parties. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act — or CARES Act — established the Paycheck Protection Program to provide … Continued
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July 23, 2020
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Tough times show what makes our country great

This year, during the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Memorial Day provided an even more unique opportunity to reflect upon what makes our nation great and the shared values we hold as a people.  Though our celebrations may have been scaled down, the greatness of our country is, in many ways, more apparent in challenging … Continued
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May 27, 2020

Small businesses finally receiving financial help from PPP loan program

The NFIB Research Center released a survey today on the small business loan programs. Small business owners were asked about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) programs. The PPP is very popular among small businesses, with 77 percent of owners reporting they have successfully submitted an application. The full … Continued
May 6, 2020
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In coronavirus fight, Alabama has benefited from federal action

Closing down the American economy has a real and enormous effect on the lives of countless Americans.  Layoffs and job losses are devastating for individuals, families, and communities.  In good times, it generally takes three to six months for someone to find a job after a layoff.  Of course, these are not good times.  Moreover, … Continued
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May 6, 2020

Shelby applauds Senate passage of bill to continue coronavirus relief efforts

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today applauded Senate passage of the“Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Health Care Enhancement Act,” a $484 billion measure that provides additional funding to assist small businesses and meet the urgent healthcare needs of American families and workers during the COVID-19 public health pandemic. “I am proud we were finally able … Continued
April 21, 2020