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Aug. 14, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on GAO Decision Confirming Top DHS Appointments Were Invalid Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "We witnessed numerous problems during this year's primary elections, including closed polling places, long lines, and poll worker shortages. Officials must plan now so states are fully prepared to ensure every eligible voter can freely and safely cast their ballot in November." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "No voter should be forced to wait for hours in line or risk their health to exercise their constitutionally protected right to vote. We can prevent this by offering adequate early voting, sufficient polling locations and hours, and mail-in or absentee voting options." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2020 McBath-Championed Bipartisan Legislation to Study Social Status of Black Men and Boys Signed Into Law Rep. Lucy McBath
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "GAO has concluded that President Trump's acting DHS leaders--Ken Cuccinelli and Chad Wolf--were appointed illegally. They should both immediately step down and the DHS IG must launch a top to bottom legal review of every decision they made during their tenures." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Social Security has helped millions of seniors, people w/ disabilities & families for 85 years I've long been a champion of disability rights & wrote Disability Integration Act COVID has made access to home & community based care more vital than ever for those w/ disabilities" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "We can't let Pres Trump & Republicans get away with their scheme to suppress the vote by dismantling @USPS . Democrats will keep doing everything we can to make sure @USPS receives funding in the next #COVID19 relief bill so Americans can safely vote this fall. #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020 Rep. Titus Statement on GAO Finding that Trump's Top DHS Appointments Were Illegal Rep. Dina Titus
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to Damon Hininger, CEO of CoreCivic, the Hon. Donald Washington, Dir, of the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - New Mexico Congressional Delegation Seeks Accountability Following COVID-19 Outbreak at Cibola County Correctional Center Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Wilson Calls for Snapback Sanctions on Iran Rep. Joe Wilson
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - ". @UofILSystem is leading the way with a contact tracing & testing strategy for the coming school year that holds the promise of benefiting students & faculty at public universities in IL. Great to speak with U of I Pres Killeen yesterday about working toward a safe fall semester." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans have risked their lives for the sacredness of our elections. For President Trump to destroy it and hold hostage those who need timely delivery of the mail now--in the middle of a pandemic--is despicable. #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "85 years ago, the Social Security Act became law Now Pres Trump promises to "terminate" Social Security's dedicated funding As we face COVID, I will fight to protect this critical program that's been an economic lifeline for millions of seniors, people w/ disabilities, families" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Joyce, Trone Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen U.S. National Security Rep. John Joyce, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds, Southern Tier schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for southern tier districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Marco Rubio, Acting Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Hon. Mark Warner, Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence - Johnson, Grassley Request Review of Senate Intelligence Committee Witness Transcripts to Assist Investigation of Crossfire Hurricane, "Unmasking" During Presidential Transition Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Call On DHS Acting Secretary Wolf and Acting Deputy Secretary Cuccinelli To Step Down After Positions Deemed Legally Invalid Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Congressman Neguse Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Animal Cruelty Crimes and Stop Violence in Our Communities Rep. Joe Neguse
Aug. 14, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Support For Bicameral Legislation To Help Achieve Environmental Justice For All Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 14, 2020 Thompson and Maloney Release GAO Decision Confirming Trump's Top DHS Appointments Were Illegal Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to His Excellency Shinsuke J. Sugiyama, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Embassy of Japan in the United States - Tillis & Feinstein Urge Japanese Government to Resolve All Remaining International Parental Abduction Cases Sen. Thom Tillis
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It felt great to be back meeting with South Dakotans in person. Thank you to the folks at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital for providing an update on their response to #COVID19. Our health care providers have been the heroes throughout this pandemic." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President - Cantwell, Murray Press White House to Restore Full Funding for the National Guard's COVID-19 Response President Trump last week reduced federal reimbursement to states for National Guard units by 25 percent without explanation Sen. Maria Cantwell
Aug. 13, 2020 Murphy Saddened by Passing of Mac Hodges Rep. Greg Murphy
Aug. 13, 2020 Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $500,000 in Support for the Village of Laurium Fire Department Sen. Gary Peters, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats' latest spin: They've moved from a $3.5 trillion, far-left, non-COVID-related wish list to a $2.5 trillion, far-left, non-COVID-related wish list and insist the White House meet them there. That's not a reality-based negotiation. It's throwing spaghetti at the wall." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge Pai to Expand Connectivity Using FCC's Lifeline Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Doris Matsui, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Bill Cassidy Sen. Bill Cassidy
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Black women only earn 62 cents for every dollar that a white man makes. Racial and gender pay disparities are unacceptable. Period. The House has taken steps to close the wage gap; now it's the Senate's turn." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 13, 2020 Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $100,000 in Support for the Burlington Township Fire Department Sen. Gary Peters, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President - Senators Murray and Cantwell Press White House to Restore Full Funding for the National Guard's COVID-19 Response Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 13, 2020 Hirono, Casey, Harris, Colleagues Introduce Coronavirus Language Access Act Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Secretary of Homeland Security and Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Pallone Leads New Jersey Delegation Demand for Trump Administration to Continue Full Support for National Guard Rep. Frank Pallone
Aug. 13, 2020 Rep. Lee Hosts Facebook Live Roundtable on Minority Health During COVID-19 Rep. Susie Lee
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPay Day, we recognize the additional 8 months it takes for Black women to finally reach the pay of white men for the prior year. This wage gap is harmful to Black women and their families and must end - we need Equal Pay now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It is appalling that Trump is deliberately obstructing funding for @USPS to prevent mail-in voting this Fall. Americans should be able to exercise their right to vote safely, not forced to choose between their right to vote and their health & safety." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir, of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Casey, Toomey Request Further Action from Administration Health Officials to Protect Seniors and People with Disabilities from COVID-19 Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we mark #BlackWomensEqualPayDay -- the day in 2020 when Black women's pay finally catches up with white men's for 2019. We all must do our part every single day to shrink this gap. The House passed the #PaycheckFairness Act over a year ago. What's your excuse, @senategop ?" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 13, 2020 Peters Introduces Bill to Protect Post Offices from Closing During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Gary Peters
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Wyden Sounds Alarm on FBI Again Violating Policy to Damage Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen. Ron Wyden
Aug. 13, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds HHS Grant Funding to Help Prevent Opioid Misuse Among Seniors Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 13, 2020 Merkley, Braun Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Track Taxpayer-Funded Coronavirus Treatment and Vaccine Research Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Congressional Democrats are willing to meet Republicans half way on #COVID19 relief, but we can't talk to an empty chair. When negotiations resume, I hope Sen. McConnell and Rep. McCarthy will actually show up this time. The American people need Congress to do its job." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Bernie Sanders Sen. Bernie Sanders
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Every American must be able to safely exercise their right to vote. The Trump Administration's ongoing efforts to delay mail & the delivery of mail-in ballots during this pandemic are abhorrent. I joined @SenateDems in demanding answers for unacceptable delays at @USPS ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Here is President Trump openly admitting he wants to make it harder for Americans to vote this fall, during a pandemic. The only way he can get away with this is if Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans are complicit." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "During this unprecedented time--the confluence of a deadly pandemic and an election where voting by mail will be more necessary than ever--an effective Postal Service is vital to public health and our democracy. More on my thoughts in @Suntimes :" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly 8M student borrowers weren't eligible for CARES Act student loan relief & won't benefit from the President's executive order. I'm joining my colleagues in calling for congressional action to ensure 43M federal student loan borrowers get relief during this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Navy Pier Board Members Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Aug. 14, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on GAO Decision Confirming Top DHS Appointments Were Invalid Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "We witnessed numerous problems during this year's primary elections, including closed polling places, long lines, and poll worker shortages. Officials must plan now so states are fully prepared to ensure every eligible voter can freely and safely cast their ballot in November." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "No voter should be forced to wait for hours in line or risk their health to exercise their constitutionally protected right to vote. We can prevent this by offering adequate early voting, sufficient polling locations and hours, and mail-in or absentee voting options." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2020 McBath-Championed Bipartisan Legislation to Study Social Status of Black Men and Boys Signed Into Law Rep.Lucy McBath
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "GAO has concluded that President Trump's acting DHS leaders--Ken Cuccinelli and Chad Wolf--were appointed illegally. They should both immediately step down and the DHS IG must launch a top to bottom legal review of every decision they made during their tenures." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Social Security has helped millions of seniors, people w/ disabilities & families for 85 years I've long been a champion of disability rights & wrote Disability Integration Act COVID has made access to home & community based care more vital than ever for those w/ disabilities" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "We can't let Pres Trump & Republicans get away with their scheme to suppress the vote by dismantling @USPS . Democrats will keep doing everything we can to make sure @USPS receives funding in the next #COVID19 relief bill so Americans can safely vote this fall. #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020 Rep. Titus Statement on GAO Finding that Trump's Top DHS Appointments Were Illegal Rep.Dina Titus
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to Damon Hininger, CEO of CoreCivic, the Hon. Donald Washington, Dir, of the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - New Mexico Congressional Delegation Seeks Accountability Following COVID-19 Outbreak at Cibola County Correctional Center Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Wilson Calls for Snapback Sanctions on Iran Rep.Joe Wilson
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - ". @UofILSystem is leading the way with a contact tracing & testing strategy for the coming school year that holds the promise of benefiting students & faculty at public universities in IL. Great to speak with U of I Pres Killeen yesterday about working toward a safe fall semester." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans have risked their lives for the sacredness of our elections. For President Trump to destroy it and hold hostage those who need timely delivery of the mail now--in the middle of a pandemic--is despicable. #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "85 years ago, the Social Security Act became law Now Pres Trump promises to "terminate" Social Security's dedicated funding As we face COVID, I will fight to protect this critical program that's been an economic lifeline for millions of seniors, people w/ disabilities, families" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Joyce, Trone Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen U.S. National Security Rep.John Joyce, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds, Southern Tier schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for southern tier districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Marco Rubio, Acting Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Hon. Mark Warner, Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence - Johnson, Grassley Request Review of Senate Intelligence Committee Witness Transcripts to Assist Investigation of Crossfire Hurricane, "Unmasking" During Presidential Transition Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Call On DHS Acting Secretary Wolf and Acting Deputy Secretary Cuccinelli To Step Down After Positions Deemed Legally Invalid Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Congressman Neguse Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Animal Cruelty Crimes and Stop Violence in Our Communities Rep.Joe Neguse
Aug. 14, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Support For Bicameral Legislation To Help Achieve Environmental Justice For All Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 14, 2020 Thompson and Maloney Release GAO Decision Confirming Trump's Top DHS Appointments Were Illegal Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to His Excellency Shinsuke J. Sugiyama, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Embassy of Japan in the United States - Tillis & Feinstein Urge Japanese Government to Resolve All Remaining International Parental Abduction Cases Sen.Thom Tillis
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It felt great to be back meeting with South Dakotans in person. Thank you to the folks at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital for providing an update on their response to #COVID19. Our health care providers have been the heroes throughout this pandemic." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President - Cantwell, Murray Press White House to Restore Full Funding for the National Guard's COVID-19 Response President Trump last week reduced federal reimbursement to states for National Guard units by 25 percent without explanation Sen.Maria Cantwell
Aug. 13, 2020 Murphy Saddened by Passing of Mac Hodges Rep.Greg Murphy
Aug. 13, 2020 Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $500,000 in Support for the Village of Laurium Fire Department Sen.Gary Peters, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats' latest spin: They've moved from a $3.5 trillion, far-left, non-COVID-related wish list to a $2.5 trillion, far-left, non-COVID-related wish list and insist the White House meet them there. That's not a reality-based negotiation. It's throwing spaghetti at the wall." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge Pai to Expand Connectivity Using FCC's Lifeline Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Doris Matsui, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Bill Cassidy Sen.Bill Cassidy
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Black women only earn 62 cents for every dollar that a white man makes. Racial and gender pay disparities are unacceptable. Period. The House has taken steps to close the wage gap; now it's the Senate's turn." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 13, 2020 Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $100,000 in Support for the Burlington Township Fire Department Sen.Gary Peters, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President - Senators Murray and Cantwell Press White House to Restore Full Funding for the National Guard's COVID-19 Response Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 13, 2020 Hirono, Casey, Harris, Colleagues Introduce Coronavirus Language Access Act Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Secretary of Homeland Security and Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Pallone Leads New Jersey Delegation Demand for Trump Administration to Continue Full Support for National Guard Rep.Frank Pallone
Aug. 13, 2020 Rep. Lee Hosts Facebook Live Roundtable on Minority Health During COVID-19 Rep.Susie Lee
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPay Day, we recognize the additional 8 months it takes for Black women to finally reach the pay of white men for the prior year. This wage gap is harmful to Black women and their families and must end - we need Equal Pay now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It is appalling that Trump is deliberately obstructing funding for @USPS to prevent mail-in voting this Fall. Americans should be able to exercise their right to vote safely, not forced to choose between their right to vote and their health & safety." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir, of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Casey, Toomey Request Further Action from Administration Health Officials to Protect Seniors and People with Disabilities from COVID-19 Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we mark #BlackWomensEqualPayDay -- the day in 2020 when Black women's pay finally catches up with white men's for 2019. We all must do our part every single day to shrink this gap. The House passed the #PaycheckFairness Act over a year ago. What's your excuse, @senategop ?" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 13, 2020 Peters Introduces Bill to Protect Post Offices from Closing During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Gary Peters
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Wyden Sounds Alarm on FBI Again Violating Policy to Damage Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen.Ron Wyden
Aug. 13, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds HHS Grant Funding to Help Prevent Opioid Misuse Among Seniors Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 13, 2020 Merkley, Braun Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Track Taxpayer-Funded Coronavirus Treatment and Vaccine Research Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Congressional Democrats are willing to meet Republicans half way on #COVID19 relief, but we can't talk to an empty chair. When negotiations resume, I hope Sen. McConnell and Rep. McCarthy will actually show up this time. The American people need Congress to do its job." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Bernie Sanders Sen.Bernie Sanders
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Every American must be able to safely exercise their right to vote. The Trump Administration's ongoing efforts to delay mail & the delivery of mail-in ballots during this pandemic are abhorrent. I joined @SenateDems in demanding answers for unacceptable delays at @USPS ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Here is President Trump openly admitting he wants to make it harder for Americans to vote this fall, during a pandemic. The only way he can get away with this is if Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans are complicit." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "During this unprecedented time--the confluence of a deadly pandemic and an election where voting by mail will be more necessary than ever--an effective Postal Service is vital to public health and our democracy. More on my thoughts in @Suntimes :" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly 8M student borrowers weren't eligible for CARES Act student loan relief & won't benefit from the President's executive order. I'm joining my colleagues in calling for congressional action to ensure 43M federal student loan borrowers get relief during this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Navy Pier Board Members Sen.Dick Durbin
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