FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 15 May 2020Contact: Derrick Crowe, 512.516.5067 cell, [email protected] WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action today released the following statement on House passage of the HEROES Act, the latest relief package to address the COVID19 crisis. Washington continues to think too small for this crisis, and because of that, it’s clear that we will be back […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE12 May 2020Contact: Derrick Crowe, 512.516.5067 cell, [email protected] WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action Director George Goehl released the following statement in response to reports of the contents of the HEROES economic relief legislation. “We need our elected officials to do their job and keep every single person in this country healthy and safe. Republicans are using racism and […]
For Planning Purposes OnlyMay 12, 2020Contact: Derrick Crowe, [email protected], 512.516.5067 NATIONWIDE–As House Democrats finalize their HEROES Act, the latest legislation intended to provide relief during the COVID19 crisis, they must include provisions to cancel rent and mortgage payments for the duration of the crisis instead of providing one-time rental assistance. People’s Action’s Tara Raghuveer will lead […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action Director George Goehl released the following statement in response to House passage of H.R. 266, the coronavirus interim emergency package: "This moment requires the greatness of a country that sent the first person to the moon and created unbelievable breakthroughs in medicine, engineering, and industry. "I refuse to believe that this bill […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action Director George Goehl today released the following statement opposing the economic relief bill passed by the Senate this evening: "What world are these people living in? This ‘deal’ is pathetic and totally inadequate in this crisis. Rent is due in a week for the millions of people who just lost their jobs […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action today applauded Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., for introducing the Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act, which will institute a nationwide cancellation of rents and home mortgage payments for the duration of the COVID19 pandemic. "Due to layoffs and mass unemployment, even more renters are making choices between food and rent, accruing debts, and […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action Director George Goehl today released the following statement in response to news that Senator Bernie Sanders is suspending his campaign for president. Bernie Sanders’ ability to cut through the corporate haze that clouds our politics is unmatched by any presidential candidate in our lifetime. Even as corporate power crested in our culture, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.–People’s Action today praised Sen. Bernie Sanders’ newly released principles for the next economic rescue bill. “We are in the biggest economic and public health crises of the century,” People’s Action Director George Goehl said. “Senator Sanders’ economic rescue principles speak to the bold, fast action needed to protect and support people, and prevent […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In response to the news that 6.6 million people filed initial unemployment claims this week, People’s Action Director George Goehl released the following statement: “Today’s unemployment numbers show that Congress must pass a People’s Bailout immediately. These numbers are 10 times higher than the worst weeks of the 2008 crisis. The question is not, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 18 March 2020Contact: Derrick Crowe, [email protected], 512.516.5067 cell WASHINGTON, D.C.—People’s Action today released a memorandum outlining the federal action required to ensure frontline communities have their housing needs met during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The coronavirus pandemic is a public health crisis that will affect poor and working class community members the most,” […]
