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Coronavirus

Floor Speech

Date: May 5, 2020
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Unemployed and Low-Income Health and Health Care

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Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, despite the hardships and headaches and heartaches that so many families are experiencing right now, there are countless acts of kindness that show humanitarian goodness taking place in the entire country, but I notice them across my State of Iowa. From rainbow art decorating windows to inspirational chalk messages on sidewalks, Iowans are donating their time, talent, and treasure to support local businesses, food pantries, and grab-and-go meals for students.

As just one example, the residents of a retirement community are sewing 35 to 40 masks per day for healthcare professionals and laundry service workers at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. They are also supplying local food banks and others who need them in their community. The Iowa City senior threaders are among the countless silver linings that are lighting America's path to recovery.

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