ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2021: Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) announced 70 venues in Georgia's Fifth Congressional District have received $53,607,406 in Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG). Congresswoman Williams voted for the American Rescue Plan, which included $16 billion for the program. The SVOG provides support to hard-hit businesses in the music and entertainment sector that were forced to shut  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following statement on Aug. 11, 2021: * * * Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley--the lead sponsor of the For the People Act--issued the following statement today after every Republican senator voted once again to filibuster debate on the bill, in addition to separately blocking debate on the DISCLOSE Act and fair, independent redistricting commissions: "We have a coronavirus pandemic threatening our health. But in Texas, Florida, G more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following statement on Aug. 11, 2021: * * * U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) issued the statement below following Senate Republicans' efforts to block multiple attempts by the Senate to take up debate on vital voting rights legislation. A vocal voting rights advocate, since late July Senator Warnock has worked closely with some of his Senate Democratic colleagues--including Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Joe Manc more PR