Sherrod Brown releases plan to address PPE and medical shortages

March 23, 2020  |  COVID-19, News

In Letter to the President, Brown Outlines Critical Steps White House can Take Now to Address Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has released his plan for addressing the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed by healthcare workers on the fro…
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Department of Labor offers COVID-19 resources

March 22, 2020  |  COVID-19, News

The U.S. Department of Labor has resources to help workers and employers prepare for impacts related to the COVID-19 virus. A wealth of information can be found on this website https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus. Information is available on numerous topics including workplace safety, unemployment …
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Small Business Administration responds to COVID-19

March 22, 2020  |  COVID-19, News

Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is urging businesses do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy. The SBA will work directly with state gover…
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New York governor requesting PPE

March 22, 2020  |  COVID-19, News

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is requesting a critical need for personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, gowns & masks to aid in the COVID-19 battle. He writes via a Twitter post, “We need companies to be creative to supply the crucial gear our healthcare workers need. …
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Bank-information announced for COVID-19

March 22, 2020  |  COVID-19, News

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is working with federal and state banking agencies, as well as financial institutions to consider all reasonable and prudent steps to assist customers in communities affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). In addition, FDIC is monitoring information i…
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Coalition of apparel brands and textile companies heeds call for medical face masks

March 22, 2020  |  COVID-19, News

A coalition of iconic American apparel brands and textile companies, responding to the urgent call of the White House for medical supplies, has come together to build a supply chain virtually overnight and fast-track the manufacturing of medical face masks to help hospitals, health care workers and …
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IFAI and U.S. textile/nonwoven associations urge government to deem manufacturing facilities “essential”

March 20, 2020  |  COVID-19, News

Industrial Fabrics International Association (IFAI) and two other U.S. textile and nonwoven associations issued a joint statement March 19 urging federal, state and local governments to deem textile and nonwoven manufacturing facilities as “essential” when drafting “Shelter in Place” orders …
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Defense Product Act invoked to expand medical supplies

March 18, 2020  |  COVID-19, News

On Wednesday, March 18, U.S. President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Product Act (DPA) to speed up and expand the supply of resources from the country’s industrial base, particularly to increase the production of medical supplies and equipment.  “We will be invoking the Defense P…
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