WASHINGTON DC (March 19, 2020) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee:

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As Americans continue to do their part to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, we are doing our part to support them, their families, and their businesses.

WASHINGTON DC (March 19, 2020) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), along with Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) and Sens Tim Scott (R-SC), Rob Portman (R-OH), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Mitt Romney (R-UT), today released tax-policy recommendations for the “Phase 3” congressional response to the economic impact of the coronavirus.

WASHINGTON DC (March 19, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a partnership between the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Department of Labor (DOL) to help facilitate the identification of foreign and domestic workers that may be available and eligible to transfer to other US agricultural sector employers to fulfill critical workforce needs within the US under existing regulatory authority during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 19, 2020) — Ballet Quad Cities' performances of The Sleeping Beauty and our "VIP Prince and Princess Party" that were scheduled at the Adler Theatre on April 18 have been postponed. Mark your calendars for the NEW performance date of June 18, 2020. We thank everyone for your continued support, and look forward to taking the stage once again. Arts are the essence of life.