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Last week, we received good news as the Supreme Court ruled to uphold the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. This came in addition to their decision in favor of LGBTQ equality in the workplace. These decisions represent historic victories that shows the true heart of our country and furthers the vision of our founders.
Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement encouraging local businesses to seek help through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Illinois' newly announced Business Interruption Grants (BIG). The deadline for PPP applications is June 30th.
Last Friday, June 19, Juneteenth, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) hosted a conversation on the unique challenges facing Black business owners during the Covid-19 pandemic. He was joined by Pastor Arthur Gass, President of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County, Chris Ayers, owner of Waukegan-based A-List Limousine, and Twanda Taylor, owner of Zion-based Twanda's Nail Salon.
Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy:
Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement after the Lake County Health Department, Village of Gurnee, and City of Waukegan announced the conclusion of the ethylene oxide (EtO) monitoring program.
On Friday, June 19 at 9:30am CT, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) will join Pastor Arthur Gass of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County and local Black-owned small businesses for a listening session on the challenges facing minority-owned small businesses and discussion of the federal resources available to help during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced he will host a telephone town hall on Monday to discuss and answer questions related to the coronavirus. This is Schneider's fourth telephone town hall with constituents since the onset of the coronavirus crisis.
Yesterday morning, we received some much needed good news as the Supreme Court ruled in favor of LGBTQ equality in the workplace. The Court affirmed that no one should be fired or discriminated against for who they love or who they are. Our work for LGBTQ equality is far from over, but this is a major victory.
Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement:
This week, Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) and other members of the House Small Business Committee heard the testimony of Dr. Craig Gerstein, a Highland Park resident and local small business owner. At Schneider's invitation, Dr. Gerstein shared his difficult experience with the Small Business Administration's (SBA's) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.