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Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Chairman Thompson Subpoenas Chad Wolf After Refusal to Testify Rep. Bennie Thompson
Sept. 10, 2020 Murray Votes Against Partisan, Inadequate GOP COVID-19 Bill; Urges Republicans Back to Negotiating Table Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I hope every American understands what's been happening in Congress w/ #COVID relief funding. Republicans have been trying in earnest to pass a bill; we've offered multiple versions & pursued negotiations. Dems intro'd one spending spree bill & adamantly refused to compromise." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 10, 2020 Thune Statement on Democrats' Filibuster of Coronavirus Relief Funding Sen. John Thune
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Every Senate Democrat just voted against hundreds of billions of dollars of COVID-19 relief. They blocked money for schools, testing, vaccines, unemployment insurance, and the Paycheck Protection Program. Their goal is clear: No help for American families before the election." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, reporters asked Sen. Schumer whether by refusing to compromise, he was making the perfect the enemy of the good. His response? "Republicans are the enemy of the good." Americans are not enemies. COVID-19 is our enemy. It's time for Washington Democrats to act like it." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 10, 2020 Hearing of the House Financial Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Waters, Hearing on the Need for Financial Aid to America's States and Territories During the Pandemic: Supporting First Responders, Assisting Schools in Their Efforts to Safely Educate, and Preventing Mass Layoffs Rep. Maxine Waters
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI I joined @DanaPerino to discuss Speaker Pelosi & Leader Schumer's continued efforts to block coronavirus relief funding for Americans. Every Senator who voted against relief needs to answer what in the proposal they actually disagreed with. Kids? Jobs? Healthcare?" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 10, 2020 Never Forget Sen. John Thune
Sept. 10, 2020 Pappas Commemorates the 19th Anniversary of the Attacks of September 11, 2001 Rep. Chris Pappas
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is voting today on COVID-19 relief. Hundreds of billions more dollars to make schools safe for kids, to keep workers getting paid, and to invest in treatments and vaccines. American families will see exactly which Senators want to send them more bipartisan help." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Call on Trump Administration to Suspend $250 Million Coronavirus PR Contract Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Hakeem Jeffires Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Treasury Department siphoning funds meant to pay for 9/11 workers' healthcare is outrageous. These first responders risked their lives for us on 9/11. The 9/11 workers' health program must be made whole. NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2020 Wyden Statement on Treasury Department Sanction on Andrii Derkach Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 10, 2020 Senate Democrats: Trump Administration Must Take Stronger Action Against Election Interference Following Sanctions on Derkach Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Grassley, Johnson Praise Trump Admin Actions Against Foreign Disinformation & Election Interference Sen. Ron Johnson, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Grassley, Ernst Call on Department of Commerce to Lift Tariffs on Steel Used for Derecho Recovery Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Grassley Statement on Democrat Obstruction of Pandemic Relief Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump betrayed the American people's trust with the way he handled this pandemic & we are paying for it dearly. He mislead the public & now more than 190,000 Americans have died from #COVID19. He failed each & every one of them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, @SenateGOP will hold a symbolic, partisan vote on their "emaciated' #COVID19 relief plan. It's a small effort that falls far short of the moment. Once it fails--as they know it will--I hope they will return to the negotiating table. The American people deserve better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Sept. is Suicide Prevention Month, so let's check on loved ones as the #COVID19 pandemic, economic strains, & a reckoning over racial injustice has placed more stress on Americans. If you're struggling, please reach out to the Nat'l Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The President tweeted this out a month after telling Bob Woodward he knew how deadly #COVID19 really was. He knew many more would die from this virus and deliberately downplayed the threat instead of telling America the truth. His decision has been catastrophic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 House Intelligence Committee Releases Whistleblower Reprisal Complaint Alleging Serious Misconduct By Senior Trump Administration Officials to Politicize, Manipulate and Censor Intelligence to Benefit Trump Sen. Adam Schiff
Sept. 9, 2020 House Intelligence Committee Releases Whistleblower Reprisal Complaint Alleging Serious Misconduct By Senior Trump Administration Officials to Politicize, Manipulate and Censor Intelligence to Benefit Trump Sen. Adam Schiff
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 683, the Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 9, 2020 Letter to Brian Murphy and Mark Zaid - House Intelligence Committee Releases Whistleblower Reprisal Complaint Alleging Serious Misconduct By Senior Trump Administration Officials to Politicize, Manipulate and Censor Intelligence to Benefit Trump Sen. Adam Schiff
Sept. 9, 2020 Durbin: After Four Months Of Delay, Republicans Plan Vote On Bill That Does Not Provide For The American People During This Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @TheLeadCNN with @PamelaBrownCNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations in the Senate and the bombshell revelations in Bob Woodward's book about Pres. Trump's efforts to mislead the American people on the threat of #COVID19. Make sure you tune in to @CNN ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 McConnell's CARES Act Delivers Another $41 Million for Kentucky Nursing Homes Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump downplayed the threat of COVID-19. He was lying at a time when early steps would certainly have saved lives. The president treated COVID-19 like a P.R. problem rather than a once in a generation health crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Opening Statements of Reps. Graves & Crawford, Hearing on Amtrak's Response to COVID-19 Rep. Rick Crawford, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP COVID bill leaves out funding for Cross mark Food assistance Cross mark Rental assistance Cross mark State & local govt Cross mark Worker protections Cross mark Hazard pay Cross mark Broadband Cross mark Safe elections Cross mark Census Dems will not stop fighting to help workers, families, people--We must pass the HEROES Act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2020 Senator Murray: Republicans' Harmful COVID-19 Package is "Wasting Time People Don't Have" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "90% of independent venues report that they will have to close permanently without federal funding due to COVID. Indie music venues, comedy clubs, Broadway, and more employ thousands of people. I'm fighting for the #SaveOurStages Act to help these venues and people." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Transparency to Ensure President Trump's Political Interference Doesn't Derail COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats passed the HEROES Act through the House over three months ago. While Senator McConnell has had the Senate on 'pause,' COVID-19 has changed nearly every aspect of American life. We must pass a bill that meets the needs in our country. We must pass the HEROES Act now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the Research and Technology Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lucas, Hearing on COVID-19's Impact on University Research Rep. Frank Lucas
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 9th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the Research and Technology Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Baird, Hearing on COVID-19's Impact on University Research Rep. Jim Baird
Sept. 9, 2020 Chairman Thompson Statement on DHS Whistleblower Allegations Rep. Bennie Thompson
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Let's be clear: The Democrats' current negotiating position is that unless Congress passes their $3 trillion #COVID spending proposal, they aren't interested in a deal. That's right, Dems think providing Americans with *zero* assistance is better than our targeted bill." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateGOP 's latest #coronavirus relief bill is another effort by Republicans to try to find common ground on a realistic #COVID19 funding proposal. This week's vote will be an opportunity for Dems to finally take action after showing an unwillingness to negotiate for months." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Here's a quick update on our latest effort to get vital funding to Americans who are most impacted by the #coronavirus pandemic We're focused on areas with the most immediate need: - unemployed Americans - vaccine research - small businesses - testing - students & parents" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the Research and Technology Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Stevens, Hearing on The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on University Research Rep. Haley Stevens
Sept. 9, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $73 million in additional CDBG funding for NY communities rebuilding from pandemic Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Congresswoman Miller's Statement on Safe Harbor Inclusion in Senate COVID-19 Relief Package Rep. Carol Miller
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans will not let Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer kill COVID relief behind closed doors without putting every Senator on the record. Tomorrow, we'll vote to protect workers' paychecks, keep kids safe in school, and win the healthcare fight against the virus." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus doesn't care about our election. But it's clear that's all Democrats care about. Look at the facts and ask each Democrat what in the proposal that we're voting on tomorrow they actually disagree with. More historic funding for schools? Jobs? Healthcare?" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Date Title Politician
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Chairman Thompson Subpoenas Chad Wolf After Refusal to Testify Rep.Bennie Thompson
Sept. 10, 2020 Murray Votes Against Partisan, Inadequate GOP COVID-19 Bill; Urges Republicans Back to Negotiating Table Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I hope every American understands what's been happening in Congress w/ #COVID relief funding. Republicans have been trying in earnest to pass a bill; we've offered multiple versions & pursued negotiations. Dems intro'd one spending spree bill & adamantly refused to compromise." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 10, 2020 Thune Statement on Democrats' Filibuster of Coronavirus Relief Funding Sen.John Thune
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Every Senate Democrat just voted against hundreds of billions of dollars of COVID-19 relief. They blocked money for schools, testing, vaccines, unemployment insurance, and the Paycheck Protection Program. Their goal is clear: No help for American families before the election." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, reporters asked Sen. Schumer whether by refusing to compromise, he was making the perfect the enemy of the good. His response? "Republicans are the enemy of the good." Americans are not enemies. COVID-19 is our enemy. It's time for Washington Democrats to act like it." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 10, 2020 Hearing of the House Financial Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Waters, Hearing on the Need for Financial Aid to America's States and Territories During the Pandemic: Supporting First Responders, Assisting Schools in Their Efforts to Safely Educate, and Preventing Mass Layoffs Rep.Maxine Waters
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI I joined @DanaPerino to discuss Speaker Pelosi & Leader Schumer's continued efforts to block coronavirus relief funding for Americans. Every Senator who voted against relief needs to answer what in the proposal they actually disagreed with. Kids? Jobs? Healthcare?" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 10, 2020 Never Forget Sen.John Thune
Sept. 10, 2020 Pappas Commemorates the 19th Anniversary of the Attacks of September 11, 2001 Rep.Chris Pappas
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is voting today on COVID-19 relief. Hundreds of billions more dollars to make schools safe for kids, to keep workers getting paid, and to invest in treatments and vaccines. American families will see exactly which Senators want to send them more bipartisan help." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Call on Trump Administration to Suspend $250 Million Coronavirus PR Contract Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Hakeem Jeffires Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Treasury Department siphoning funds meant to pay for 9/11 workers' healthcare is outrageous. These first responders risked their lives for us on 9/11. The 9/11 workers' health program must be made whole. NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2020 Wyden Statement on Treasury Department Sanction on Andrii Derkach Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 10, 2020 Senate Democrats: Trump Administration Must Take Stronger Action Against Election Interference Following Sanctions on Derkach Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Grassley, Johnson Praise Trump Admin Actions Against Foreign Disinformation & Election Interference Sen.Ron Johnson, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Grassley, Ernst Call on Department of Commerce to Lift Tariffs on Steel Used for Derecho Recovery Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Grassley Statement on Democrat Obstruction of Pandemic Relief Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump betrayed the American people's trust with the way he handled this pandemic & we are paying for it dearly. He mislead the public & now more than 190,000 Americans have died from #COVID19. He failed each & every one of them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, @SenateGOP will hold a symbolic, partisan vote on their "emaciated' #COVID19 relief plan. It's a small effort that falls far short of the moment. Once it fails--as they know it will--I hope they will return to the negotiating table. The American people deserve better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Sept. is Suicide Prevention Month, so let's check on loved ones as the #COVID19 pandemic, economic strains, & a reckoning over racial injustice has placed more stress on Americans. If you're struggling, please reach out to the Nat'l Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The President tweeted this out a month after telling Bob Woodward he knew how deadly #COVID19 really was. He knew many more would die from this virus and deliberately downplayed the threat instead of telling America the truth. His decision has been catastrophic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 House Intelligence Committee Releases Whistleblower Reprisal Complaint Alleging Serious Misconduct By Senior Trump Administration Officials to Politicize, Manipulate and Censor Intelligence to Benefit Trump Sen.Adam Schiff
Sept. 9, 2020 House Intelligence Committee Releases Whistleblower Reprisal Complaint Alleging Serious Misconduct By Senior Trump Administration Officials to Politicize, Manipulate and Censor Intelligence to Benefit Trump Sen.Adam Schiff
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 683, the Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 9, 2020 Letter to Brian Murphy and Mark Zaid - House Intelligence Committee Releases Whistleblower Reprisal Complaint Alleging Serious Misconduct By Senior Trump Administration Officials to Politicize, Manipulate and Censor Intelligence to Benefit Trump Sen.Adam Schiff
Sept. 9, 2020 Durbin: After Four Months Of Delay, Republicans Plan Vote On Bill That Does Not Provide For The American People During This Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @TheLeadCNN with @PamelaBrownCNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations in the Senate and the bombshell revelations in Bob Woodward's book about Pres. Trump's efforts to mislead the American people on the threat of #COVID19. Make sure you tune in to @CNN ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 McConnell's CARES Act Delivers Another $41 Million for Kentucky Nursing Homes Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump downplayed the threat of COVID-19. He was lying at a time when early steps would certainly have saved lives. The president treated COVID-19 like a P.R. problem rather than a once in a generation health crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Opening Statements of Reps. Graves & Crawford, Hearing on Amtrak's Response to COVID-19 Rep.Rick Crawford, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP COVID bill leaves out funding for Cross mark Food assistance Cross mark Rental assistance Cross mark State & local govt Cross mark Worker protections Cross mark Hazard pay Cross mark Broadband Cross mark Safe elections Cross mark Census Dems will not stop fighting to help workers, families, people--We must pass the HEROES Act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2020 Senator Murray: Republicans' Harmful COVID-19 Package is "Wasting Time People Don't Have" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "90% of independent venues report that they will have to close permanently without federal funding due to COVID. Indie music venues, comedy clubs, Broadway, and more employ thousands of people. I'm fighting for the #SaveOurStages Act to help these venues and people." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Transparency to Ensure President Trump's Political Interference Doesn't Derail COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats passed the HEROES Act through the House over three months ago. While Senator McConnell has had the Senate on 'pause,' COVID-19 has changed nearly every aspect of American life. We must pass a bill that meets the needs in our country. We must pass the HEROES Act now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the Research and Technology Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lucas, Hearing on COVID-19's Impact on University Research Rep.Frank Lucas
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 9th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the Research and Technology Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Baird, Hearing on COVID-19's Impact on University Research Rep.Jim Baird
Sept. 9, 2020 Chairman Thompson Statement on DHS Whistleblower Allegations Rep.Bennie Thompson
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Let's be clear: The Democrats' current negotiating position is that unless Congress passes their $3 trillion #COVID spending proposal, they aren't interested in a deal. That's right, Dems think providing Americans with *zero* assistance is better than our targeted bill." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateGOP 's latest #coronavirus relief bill is another effort by Republicans to try to find common ground on a realistic #COVID19 funding proposal. This week's vote will be an opportunity for Dems to finally take action after showing an unwillingness to negotiate for months." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Here's a quick update on our latest effort to get vital funding to Americans who are most impacted by the #coronavirus pandemic We're focused on areas with the most immediate need: - unemployed Americans - vaccine research - small businesses - testing - students & parents" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the Research and Technology Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Stevens, Hearing on The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on University Research Rep.Haley Stevens
Sept. 9, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $73 million in additional CDBG funding for NY communities rebuilding from pandemic Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Congresswoman Miller's Statement on Safe Harbor Inclusion in Senate COVID-19 Relief Package Rep.Carol Miller
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans will not let Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer kill COVID relief behind closed doors without putting every Senator on the record. Tomorrow, we'll vote to protect workers' paychecks, keep kids safe in school, and win the healthcare fight against the virus." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus doesn't care about our election. But it's clear that's all Democrats care about. Look at the facts and ask each Democrat what in the proposal that we're voting on tomorrow they actually disagree with. More historic funding for schools? Jobs? Healthcare?" Sen.Mitch McConnell
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