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Hi John,

The Senate has passed additional funding for small businesses. The House
is expected to pass the measure today. This is good news for our
community, but we must ensure the money gets into the hands of those who
need it most.

Too many of our AZ-06 small businesses needed Paycheck Protection
Program (PPP) funds urgently weeks ago, but they didn't get anything
from the first package.

Nothing.

Consider this: Arizona is in the top 10 states to receive *the least*
PPP funding when compared to unemployment claims. Yet, the average loan
size here is in the top 5.

This means the already limited funds for our small businesses most
likely went primarily to big business. We must hold Rep. David
Schweikert accountable for this failing. He should be fighting for our
community and being our voice.

It seems like a pattern for him though ...  he'll only represent his
corporate donors.

Still, we are hopeful that our small business community will finally get
some help with this second round. In the meantime, we will continue to
highlight our local small businesses and ways to help. We'll also
continue to push for more direct assistance for the growing number of
unemployed.

OTHER UPDATES

1. Masks
We're still providing homemade masks for those who need them. Due to the
high demand, we've created a form to simplify the process. Request masks
here.

2. Distinction
I'm now officially a Mom's Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate for 2020.
I'm honored to have this distinction as gun safety has been a top
priority for our movement from the beginning.

During this crisis, with families at home, the threat of gun violence is
different but it still exists. It is critical that we demand Red Flag
and Safe Storage laws now.  

3. Yard Signs
Many of you have asked about yard signs. Yes, previous yard signs are
still good. The design has not changed. If you need a sign, we are
collecting requests now. We'll begin delivery when it is safe to do so.
Request a yard sign here.

Stay safe,
-Anita Malik

*the above photo was taken earlier in the year before social distancing.

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