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Colleagues: Thank you to those who participated on today’s call. For those who did not or wanted a recap, below are minutes from the discussion. April 3rd OSD A&S COVID conference call notes:
A new poll taken from March 25 – 28, 2020 and released today from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife reveals that one in four small businesses (24%) say they are two months or less from closing permanently amid the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. One in 10 (11%) are less than one month away from permanently going out of business.
A new poll taken from March 25-28, 2020 and released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife reveals that one in four small businesses (24%) are on the brink of closing permanently amid the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Colleagues: Provided below is a link for input that is needed- TODAY 2 APRIL- from industry regarding the CARES Act. DPC website where industry can make comments relative to the CARES Act: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/early_engagement.html
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act created new temporary paid sick leave and paid Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) programs that are 100% reimbursable by the federal government. The effective date of both programs is April 1 and they expire on December 31.
Dear Colleagues: Provided below is the final Chamber position that our staff are using with respect to international bi-lateral engagement via our bi-lateral councils at the Chamber and consistent with what I shared earlier this week. We have shared this position with DoD. Our colleagues shared these principles with CISA’s Office of International Affairs ahead of their calls yesterday and today with representatives of Germany, Israel, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, Canada, and perhaps a few other governments.
"These comprehensive guides ensure business owners fully understand what aid is available to them and how to access those funds as quickly as possible. We are committed to ensuring no family or business goes bankrupt due to financial hardships associated with the coronavirus.”
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs Myron Brilliant issued the following statement today on reports that the administration is considering tariff relief as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout:
Colleagues,