Deleted Tweets From Peter DeFazio, D-Ore.
Peter DeFazio's accounts: RepPeterDeFazio, DeFazio4Oregon
Tracking Since: February 15, 2011
The Paycheck Protection Program has provided a lifeline to countless small businesses in Oregon. Today, I voted in support of bipartisan legislation to make improvements to the program and help more employers keep on the payroll.
RT @JoeBiden: That's exactly why @EWarren and I have called for more oversight. We need more conditions on corporations to ensure… https://t.co/1ay5IQNh4W
Today, @ewarren, @lloyddoggett and I sent a letter to @Treasury and @federalreserve urging them to include guardrails with any #COVID19 relief funding that ensures workers, not CEOs, are the ones who benefit. https://t.co/PNR1MMR50q QT @JoeBiden: That's exactly why @EWarren and I have called for more oversight. We need more conditions on corporations to ensure… https://t.co/1ay5IQNh4W)
Our nation’s students are facing a devastated job market because of #COVID19. Student debt cancellation must be included in the next package to provide them with much-needed relief. Higher education should open doors for studen—not weigh them down. https://t.co/dXkB50NZfm
RT @jacobbogage: SCOOP: USPS will install a major Trump booster and GOP fundraiser as the next postmaster general. The move comes… https://t.co/FEhxsUcHX8
Today, @ORemployment launched the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program today to provide unemployment benefits to eligible self-employed, independent contractor, and gig workers. To apply, for FAQs, and more resources, visit https://t.co/VQwO09Wvb4
While millions of small biz owners are fighting to get PPP funds, billion-dollar chains have received millions of taxpayer dollars. I am committed to adding more funding to the PPP and to ensuring any new relief funding goes to truly small businesses—not rich corporations https://t.co/qJo8Hy0VeU
Next, to cover costs related to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Congress should enact legislation to provide immediate emergency funding to the USPS. The USPS provides a vital public service to all Americans.(
The USPS is a crucial part of our nation’s infrastructure – a constitutionally mandated agency that must be protected. From mailing prescription drugs to packages and letters – the USPS is an actual lifeline for millions of Americans. We must #SaveThePostalService!
Vote-by-mail, which is allowing Oregonians to safely vote during the pandemic, is facilitated by the Postal Service. Without @usps, vote-by-mail ceases to exist. We must expand this voting option during the crisis – USPS will help protect our democracy.
Next, to cover costs related to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Congress should enact legislation to provide immediate emergency funding to the USPS. The USPS provides a vital public service to all Americans.
If you are eligible for an economic impact payment but don’t have direct deposit, @usps delivers your check. Thousands are relying on USPS to deliver these needed funds.
Every day, hundreds of thousands of veterans and seniors get their prescription drugs through the mail. Their survival is dependent on the survival of the USPS.
Thank you to @GreenhillHumane, who helped us--safely!--adopt our new pet by delivering him to our front door today. Introducing Eduardo the cat, who has so far been very good at self-isolating in his cat carrier. He is excellent at social distancing, as most cats are. https://t.co/A9qG7XyORs
The right to vote is central to our democracy. Fortunately, Oregon's vote-by-mail system is virus-proof. I'm co-sponsoring a bill to mandate national vote-by-mail for the 2020 elections. We can't risk having Election Day threatened by #COVID19. https://t.co/icGvrpZeER
I just voted in support of the CARES Act, a $2.2 trillion economic relief package for workers & families. It includes: ✔️Extended & Expanded Unemployment Insurance ✔️Funding for Families Impacted by the Crisis ✔️Necessary Funding & Equipment for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers https://t.co/Hya3ZmWH0e
The Middle East "Peace" Plan released by the White House is far from a good faith effort to achieve real peace. I've joined with over 100 other Members highlighting my significant concerns about the plan, which would hurt Israelis and Palestinians alike: https://t.co/p9htQL0r0F
Bush's Iraq War—which I opposed—was our worst foreign policy decision. Since 2002, presidents of both parties have abused that dimwitted decision to justify unauthorized military action across the Middle East. Today we rectified that colossal mistake and repealed the 2002 AUMF.
In 2010, I voted for & the House passed the DREAM Act. It died in the Senate. Last year, when Dems took back the House, we passed it again, w/my full support. We don’t need to wait for a decision from the Supreme Court. We need the Senate to act! #DACA https://t.co/zA5bLyfxjP
RT @RaicesAction: .@ICEgov director just said he will be deporting #DACA recipients, because "DACA provides no lawful status". Let’s… https://t.co/jh3ofk8OJ5