A TREX 2020 update
April 16, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
By Catherine Prather, CTPNTA President Today was the day we had planned to open registration for Travel Exchange in Reno Tahoe, but like nearly everything else in this world, our plans have been put on hold. No matter how eager we are to (safely) mix and mingle again, we recognize that this is not the […]
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COVID-19 Update | Wednesday, April 15
April 15, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress The path to replenish the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), remains unclear. Republicans and Democrats remain firm in their position regarding what should be in the next package to provide relief. Conversations between the two sides continue; however, it is unclear that a deal will be reached before tomorrow’s pro-forma session of the United States […]
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COVID-19 Update | Tuesday, April 14
April 14, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress After our report yesterday that the House would not be in session again until at least May 4, the Senate has now extended its recess until then at the earliest as well, though routine Pro Forma sessions will continue. Congress was aiming to strike a deal by Thursday in the Senate’s Pro Forma session; […]
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Canadian COVID-19 Update | Tuesday, April 14
April 14, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
TIAC’s Work Prime Minister Justin Trudeau indicated in his daily press briefing today that specific support for the tourism sector, including airlines will be announced this week. This may include rent support and greater access to the Canada Emergency Business Account. TIAC continues to advocate for specific measures for those hardest hit during the pandemic. Your […]
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COVID-19 Update | Monday, April 13 (PM)
April 13, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Congressional leaders began talks over additional funding for CARES Act provisions, including small businesses, hospital, and state and localities relief funds. Both Republicans and Democrats have reinforced the fact that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been oversubscribed and that a further delay on additional funding past this week would interrupt lending ability. Today’s […]
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COVID-19 Update | Friday, April 10
April 10, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that he had constructive talks with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin today and they agreed to hold bipartisan, bicameral talks with Mnuchin about additional near-term COVID-19 relief. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi indicated that it is unlikely that the House returns to session on April 20th as previously scheduled. The […]
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COVID-19 Update | Thursday, April 9
April 9, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress The Senate opened its pro forma session on Thursday with Republicans and Democrats failing to agree on additional relief funds for the programs established under the CARES Act. As discussed in our update last night, the two sides could not agree on the content of a package. Each side objected to the others’ proposal. […]
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Canadian COVID-19 Update | Thursday, April 9
April 9, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
TIAC’s Work Last night, TIAC’s President and CEO, Charlotte Bell, presented to the Parliamentary Finance Committee (FINA), where she spoke passionately about the need to ensure current measures, while helpful, must be accessible to those hardest hit – businesses in the hospitality and tourism sector. She also emphasized the need for immediate access to liquidity. Our […]
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COVID-19 Update | Wednesday, April 8
April 8, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress COVID-19 Interim Legislation: Following correspondence this morning from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) office, Elevate transmitted the public demands that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Schumer jointly issued announcing their priorities for the next COVID-19 relief bill. The next relief measure is intended to only add money to the […]
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Canadian COVID-19 Update | Wednesday, April 8
April 8, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
TIAC’s Work TIAC’s President and CEO, Charlotte Bell, will be presenting to the Parliamentary Finance Committee (FINA) later today. This committee studies and reports on all matters relating to the management and operation of federal departments and agencies, including the Department of Finance, and conducts consultations with selected industry experts. Her opening remarks will focus […]
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