Gil Cisneros

Democratic Congressman representing LA, Orange and San Bernardino Counties

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The Republican-controlled Senate approved a $484 billion coronavirus relief package on Tuesday night. The House is expected to vote on the bill on Thursday.

Senate approves $484 billion relief package. How much will it help small businesses?

The Republican-controlled Senate approved a $484 billion coronavirus relief package on Tuesday night. The House is expected to vote on the bill on Thursday.

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Congress is set to vote on a bill today that would deliver more than $4 billion in emergency aid to help address the crisis at the border.

Democratic Congressman Gil Cisneros on why he supports a bill that would help address the crisis at the border

Congress is set to vote on a bill today that would deliver more than $4 billion in emergency aid to help address the crisis at the border.

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