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May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Americans are sick and dying Americans can't afford rent, have lost their jobs, can't put food on the table to feed their families But Senator McConnell is just brushing them off by telling them he'll be ready to get back to helping them in "the next month or so"?! Unacceptable"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020
Durbin, Grassley, Pascrell, Gosar Lead Overhaul To H-1B, L-1 Visa Programs
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 26, 2020
E&C Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Announces Hearing on COVID-19 Response in the States
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
May 26, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Shaheen Leads NH Delegation Call to Trump Admin to Expeditiously Award More Grant Funding for Hospitals Secured through the CARES Act
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
May 26, 2020
Committee Holds Virtual Briefing on Impact of COVID-19 on America's Child Care System
Rep. Bobby Scott
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Every day, we are seeing more examples of how President Trump--enabled by Senate Republicans--has been abusing this pandemic to eliminate honest, independent public servants and inspectors general who are willing to speak truth to power."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020
Engel & McCaul Call for Putin Regime to Release Paul Whelan After Sham Trial
Rep. Michael McCaul, ...
May 26, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Stefanik Urges Uninterrupted Operation of the H-2B Non-immigrant Seasonal Guest Worker Program
Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 26, 2020
Inhofe, Reed Announce FY 2021 NDAA Markup Schedule
Sen. Jack Reed, ...
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "We've lost nearly 100,000 American lives to COVID-19. We've seen 38 million Americans file for unemployment. So why does Senator McConnell want to pause on helping Americans across the country fight this health and economic crisis?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: Week 5 of The Comeback now underway; testing complete for all inmates and staff at Huttonsville correctional facility
Sen. Jim Justice
May 26, 2020
Bustos, LaHood Advocate to Keep Firefighters on the Job in Call to FEMA
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Heartbreaking to see Chicago suffer deadly gun violence over the Memorial Day weekend. We must not stop working to reduce our nation's gun violence epidemic--even amidst the unprecedented #COVID19 pandemic. My prayers are with the victims & their families."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Today I had the honor to thank some of Kentucky's front-line healthcare professionals. When our nation comes through this pandemic, it will be because American heroes like these won this fight."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 26, 2020
Schumer, Gillibrand announce: New York's nursing homes to receive $394 million in emergency funding to keep the frontline against the virus going strong; New York gets greatest amount of federal funding
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 26, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Release Plan To Expand Health Care Coverage & Affordability During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 26, 2020
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Prevent Auctioning of U.S. Medal of Honor
Sen. Ted Cruz
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Read this compelling op-ed from the mother of Andrea High Bear, the first female federal inmate to die of #COVID19. She is right -- prison sentence should not be a death sentence. The Federal Bureau of Prisons must be held accountable."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "It's May 26th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "This Memorial Day, we remember those who gave the last full measure of devotion serving our country. We owe them and their families a debt we can never repay."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "After six months and nearly 100,000 lives lost, the Trump administration still does not have a serious plan for increasing testing to stop the spread of the virus."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "As we continue to meet a new generation of American heroes, we set Memorial Day aside to honor the memory of brave men and women who have laid down their lives in military service. May our actions pay tribute to their tremendous sacrifice for our great nation."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "On #MemorialDay2020, we remember the Americans who have sacrificed for our freedom. We honor them for selflessly putting our nation's safety above their own. I am so thankful for our military and their families & all those who have served so that we may live freely in the #USA."
Sen. John Thune
May 25, 2020
Schakowsky Statement on Memorial Day
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 25, 2020
Chairman Risch Statement on Africa Day
Sen. Jim Risch
May 25, 2020
Smith on China's Crackdown on Hong Kong & the HK Human Rights & Democracy Act
Rep. Chris Smith
May 25, 2020
Memorial Day Message from Wasserman Schultz
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
May 25, 2020
Blackburn Discusses Biden Comments, Surveillance of Trump Campaign on Sunday Morning Futures
Sen. Marsha Blackburn
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "This #MemorialDay, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We must never forget their courage, honor, and sacrifice."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "To reopen our economy safely, we need testing to be free, accurate, reliable, and accompanied by tools like contact tracing so we can slow the spread of the virus and prevent outbreaks. Senator McConnell must stop obstructing the House-passed Heroes Act."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "It's May 25th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "This disappointing report from the Trump administration confirms that President Trump's national testing strategy is to deny the truth that there aren't enough tests and supplies, to reject responsibility, and to dump the burden onto the states."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 24, 2020
Tweet - ""They were not simply names on a list. They were us." My heart breaks for the Americans we've lost to COVID-19. I'm praying for their families and friends and loved ones."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 24, 2020
Tweet - "To the Class of 2020 Congratulations on all your hard work as you graduate from college! You are our future leaders--we have faith in you As we work to overcome this pandemic--we need your help to rebuild even stronger than before Good Luck! Godspeed! A digital address to you:"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 24, 2020
Shaheen Statement Ahead of Memorial Day
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
May 24, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Lauren Underwood
Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 24, 2020
Senator Markey Demands Trump Administration Abandon Reckless Restart of U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing
Sen. Ed Markey
May 24, 2020
CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Interview with Rick Scott
Sen. Rick Scott
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump admin's response to COVID-19 has been inadequate from the beginning Tomorrow, they're required to submit a national testing strategy We'll review it with a fine tooth comb to make sure it outlines in detail how they will ensure every American who needs a test gets one"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "To the SBA: In the CARES Act, the PPP program ensured nonprofits that meet the qualifications would be eligible for help. You need to stop the ideologically-driven action against Planned Parenthood's local health centers to score political points for the Trump admin."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "It's May 23rd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020
As COVID-19 Death Toll Approaches 100,000 in U.S., Shaheen Joins Call for National Moment of Silence to Honor the Lives Lost
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "Religious freedom is a fundamental right for people across the globe. The violent persecution of Christians in Nigeria needs to be stopped. I"m asking @POTUS to work to end these attacks, save lives, & hold perpetrators accountable."
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 23, 2020
Peters, Stabenow, Moolenaar Join FEMA to Tour Flooding in Midland County
Sen. Gary Peters, ...
May 23, 2020
Pallone on Passage of Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
Rep. Frank Pallone
May 23, 2020
Sen. Cruz: Let Us Honor Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice for Freedom
Sen. Ted Cruz
May 23, 2020
Sen. Cruz: Let Us Honor Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice for Freedom
Sen. Ted Cruz
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "PART ONE of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "Class of 2020, nothing about this is fair. This virus has limited our movements -- for now. But it does not need to limit your future. There is no pandemic strong enough to keep you from following your dreams. This afternoon, join me in celebrating Illinois' class of 2020!"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "PART TWO of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Americans are sick and dying Americans can't afford rent, have lost their jobs, can't put food on the table to feed their families But Senator McConnell is just brushing them off by telling them he'll be ready to get back to helping them in "the next month or so"?! Unacceptable"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020
Durbin, Grassley, Pascrell, Gosar Lead Overhaul To H-1B, L-1 Visa Programs
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 26, 2020
E&C Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Announces Hearing on COVID-19 Response in the States
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
May 26, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Shaheen Leads NH Delegation Call to Trump Admin to Expeditiously Award More Grant Funding for Hospitals Secured through the CARES Act
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
May 26, 2020
Committee Holds Virtual Briefing on Impact of COVID-19 on America's Child Care System
Rep.Bobby Scott
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Every day, we are seeing more examples of how President Trump--enabled by Senate Republicans--has been abusing this pandemic to eliminate honest, independent public servants and inspectors general who are willing to speak truth to power."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020
Engel & McCaul Call for Putin Regime to Release Paul Whelan After Sham Trial
Rep.Michael McCaul, ...
May 26, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Stefanik Urges Uninterrupted Operation of the H-2B Non-immigrant Seasonal Guest Worker Program
Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 26, 2020
Inhofe, Reed Announce FY 2021 NDAA Markup Schedule
Sen.Jack Reed, ...
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "We've lost nearly 100,000 American lives to COVID-19. We've seen 38 million Americans file for unemployment. So why does Senator McConnell want to pause on helping Americans across the country fight this health and economic crisis?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: Week 5 of The Comeback now underway; testing complete for all inmates and staff at Huttonsville correctional facility
Sen.Jim Justice
May 26, 2020
Bustos, LaHood Advocate to Keep Firefighters on the Job in Call to FEMA
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Heartbreaking to see Chicago suffer deadly gun violence over the Memorial Day weekend. We must not stop working to reduce our nation's gun violence epidemic--even amidst the unprecedented #COVID19 pandemic. My prayers are with the victims & their families."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Today I had the honor to thank some of Kentucky's front-line healthcare professionals. When our nation comes through this pandemic, it will be because American heroes like these won this fight."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 26, 2020
Schumer, Gillibrand announce: New York's nursing homes to receive $394 million in emergency funding to keep the frontline against the virus going strong; New York gets greatest amount of federal funding
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 26, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Release Plan To Expand Health Care Coverage & Affordability During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 26, 2020
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Prevent Auctioning of U.S. Medal of Honor
Sen.Ted Cruz
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "Read this compelling op-ed from the mother of Andrea High Bear, the first female federal inmate to die of #COVID19. She is right -- prison sentence should not be a death sentence. The Federal Bureau of Prisons must be held accountable."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020
Tweet - "It's May 26th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "This Memorial Day, we remember those who gave the last full measure of devotion serving our country. We owe them and their families a debt we can never repay."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "After six months and nearly 100,000 lives lost, the Trump administration still does not have a serious plan for increasing testing to stop the spread of the virus."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "As we continue to meet a new generation of American heroes, we set Memorial Day aside to honor the memory of brave men and women who have laid down their lives in military service. May our actions pay tribute to their tremendous sacrifice for our great nation."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "On #MemorialDay2020, we remember the Americans who have sacrificed for our freedom. We honor them for selflessly putting our nation's safety above their own. I am so thankful for our military and their families & all those who have served so that we may live freely in the #USA."
Sen.John Thune
May 25, 2020
Schakowsky Statement on Memorial Day
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 25, 2020
Chairman Risch Statement on Africa Day
Sen.Jim Risch
May 25, 2020
Smith on China's Crackdown on Hong Kong & the HK Human Rights & Democracy Act
Rep.Chris Smith
May 25, 2020
Memorial Day Message from Wasserman Schultz
Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
May 25, 2020
Blackburn Discusses Biden Comments, Surveillance of Trump Campaign on Sunday Morning Futures
Sen.Marsha Blackburn
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "This #MemorialDay, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We must never forget their courage, honor, and sacrifice."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "To reopen our economy safely, we need testing to be free, accurate, reliable, and accompanied by tools like contact tracing so we can slow the spread of the virus and prevent outbreaks. Senator McConnell must stop obstructing the House-passed Heroes Act."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "It's May 25th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "This disappointing report from the Trump administration confirms that President Trump's national testing strategy is to deny the truth that there aren't enough tests and supplies, to reject responsibility, and to dump the burden onto the states."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 24, 2020
Tweet - ""They were not simply names on a list. They were us." My heart breaks for the Americans we've lost to COVID-19. I'm praying for their families and friends and loved ones."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 24, 2020
Tweet - "To the Class of 2020 Congratulations on all your hard work as you graduate from college! You are our future leaders--we have faith in you As we work to overcome this pandemic--we need your help to rebuild even stronger than before Good Luck! Godspeed! A digital address to you:"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 24, 2020
Shaheen Statement Ahead of Memorial Day
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
May 24, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Lauren Underwood
Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 24, 2020
Senator Markey Demands Trump Administration Abandon Reckless Restart of U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing
Sen.Ed Markey
May 24, 2020
CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Interview with Rick Scott
Sen.Rick Scott
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump admin's response to COVID-19 has been inadequate from the beginning Tomorrow, they're required to submit a national testing strategy We'll review it with a fine tooth comb to make sure it outlines in detail how they will ensure every American who needs a test gets one"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "To the SBA: In the CARES Act, the PPP program ensured nonprofits that meet the qualifications would be eligible for help. You need to stop the ideologically-driven action against Planned Parenthood's local health centers to score political points for the Trump admin."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "It's May 23rd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 23, 2020
As COVID-19 Death Toll Approaches 100,000 in U.S., Shaheen Joins Call for National Moment of Silence to Honor the Lives Lost
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "Religious freedom is a fundamental right for people across the globe. The violent persecution of Christians in Nigeria needs to be stopped. I"m asking @POTUS to work to end these attacks, save lives, & hold perpetrators accountable."
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 23, 2020
Peters, Stabenow, Moolenaar Join FEMA to Tour Flooding in Midland County
Sen.Gary Peters, ...
May 23, 2020
Pallone on Passage of Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
Rep.Frank Pallone
May 23, 2020
Sen. Cruz: Let Us Honor Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice for Freedom
Sen.Ted Cruz
May 23, 2020
Sen. Cruz: Let Us Honor Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice for Freedom
Sen.Ted Cruz
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "PART ONE of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "Class of 2020, nothing about this is fair. This virus has limited our movements -- for now. But it does not need to limit your future. There is no pandemic strong enough to keep you from following your dreams. This afternoon, join me in celebrating Illinois' class of 2020!"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "PART TWO of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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