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LCD Soundsystem‘s James Murphy has spoken in support of the campaign to save independent music venues in the US during the coronavirus crisis.The National Independent Venue Association are spearheading efforts to get the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act passed, which would create a $10 billion small business association fund to help those small venues that are struggling or being threatened with closure due to the effects of the pandemic.Murphy joined New York Senator Chuck Schumer and a number of

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn simpler times, it wasn’t uncommon to see Brooklyn-born New York Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer out and about in the city — but it was a little surreal to see him standing outside the indie mecca Baby’s All Right, located in the city’s hipster-centric Williamsburg neighborhood, on Tuesday afternoon, alongside LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy and several of the owners or managers of the city’s top independent venues.The senator was stepping up to show his support

WASHINGTON -- Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: ABC's “This Week" — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York; White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow. ——— NBC's “Meet the Press” — Sen.

Ted Johnson White House officials and top Democrats indicated some progress in talks over a massive new coronavirus relief package, including an extension of COVID-19 federal unemployment benefits.“They made some concessions which we appreciated. We made some concessions which they appreciated,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) told reporters.

Ted Johnson Even as COVID-19 unemployment benefits expired last week, likely leaving millions in the lurch, top Democrats and Trump administration representatives failed to reach a deal on their extension.“Their are sticking to their position,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) told reporters on Monday, an apparent reference to Republican demands that the $600-per-week in enhanced benefits be scaled back.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerAmid growing panic among the unemployed as the pandemic economic lockdown continues, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said Sunday on CBS’s Face The Nation that the Republicans and Democrats are not close to a deal.“We still have a long ways to go,” said Meadows, one of the chief negotiators with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.“Yesterday was a step in the right direction.

Ted Johnson Jeffrey Katzenberg and Marilyn Katzenberg and other Hollywood figures helped raise more than $3 million to help Democrats win back the Senate at a fundraiser on Wednesday.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was the headliner for the event, which raised money for the Senate Majority PAC. The Katzenbergs hosted, and co-hosts were Katie McGrath and J.J.

"Justice in Policing Act of 2020" police reform bill in the wake of George Floyd's murder and resulting protests.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Kamala Harris and more Democratic lawmakers wore the traditional cloth while kneeling for eight minutes and 46 seconds at the Capitol's Emancipation Hall to commemorate Floyd, a Black man who died after a white police officer knelt on his neck for the same amount of time.

Happy Birthday to Amy Schumer who celebrates her 39th birthday on June 1, 2020. Born in New York, New York, on June 1, 1981, Amy Schumer has become one of the most in-demand actresses and she launched her career as a stand up comic.

Happy Birthday to Amy Schumer who celebrates her 39th birthday on June 1, 2020. Born in New York, New York, on June 1, 1981, Amy Schumer has become one of the most in-demand actresses and she launched her career as a stand up comic.

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has urged Congress to include as many families as possible under the food assistance program called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as the kids are going hungry.

By Ted Johnson

More than two dozen music and entertainment companies joined together Friday (March 20) to send a joint letter to the United States Congress asking for financial relief as the coronavirus crisis continues to ripple throughout the country.

As the music industry reels from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the Recording Academy today appealed to Congress to “protect our nation’s musicians, performers, songwriters, and studio professionals,” particularly “self-employed gig workers,” who are impacted by the loss of income due to concert cancelations and other hardships.

The Transportation Security Administration said Sunday it has stopped allowing employees to use the China-owned video app TikTok to create social media posts for the agency after the Senate’s top Democrat raised concerns about potential national security issues.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, 48, has been tapped to deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Trump‘s 2020 State of the Union address. Before the February 4 event begins at 9:00pm ET, learn more about Governor Whitmer, her policies, and why Democratic bigwigs like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are teasing a potential vice presidential run.

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