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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 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 Somerset Daily American - We Will Never Forget the Heroes of Flight 93 Rep. John Joyce
Sept. 9, 2020 McConnell's CARES Act Delivers Another $41 Million for Kentucky Nursing Homes Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP's emaciated bill has no money for rental or nutrition assistance, the census, safe elections It goes backwards on helping state & local governments As the pain from COVID gets bigger--the GOP thinks smaller Democrats will not stop fighting for people and families" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, I wrote the CEOs of companies with #COVID19 vaccine candidates asking how they will ensure scientific integrity amid political pressure from Pres. Trump. We all want a safe & effective vaccine quickly, but we cannot rush an unproven product as a campaign strategy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Indie venues like theaters & concert halls were the first to shut down amid COVID and might be among the last to reopen. I was proud to stand at @PalaceAlbany with Grammy-Winning Conductor David Alan Miller to fight for the #SaveOurStages Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Over 180,000 deaths from COVID Over 6 million positive COVID cases But Senator McConnell & the Senate GOP just want some "check the box' vote to maintain the appearance that they're not held hostage by their extreme right-wing that doesn't want to spend a nickel to help people" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Schumer: Central New York's independent music venues are lifeblood of local culture & economy but need access to critical Fed relief ASAP to weather impact of COVID-19; standing at Syracuse's Historic Westcott theater senator pushes bipartisan legislation, the Save Our Stages Act, to provide vital support for independent live event venues across Central New York Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "This new emaciated Republican COVID proposal fails to meet the needs of the American people. The truth is: If you wanted to draft a bill that was certain to fail, this is it. This move by Senator McConnell is one of the cynical things I have ever seen in politics." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Push for START Agreement Extension Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Over 6 million confirmed COVID cases Nearly 190,000 American lives lost The greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression All of this reflects a tragic reality: President Trump has led the worst response to COVID-19 of any nation on Earth." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am returning to Washington to make sure that the Senate passes another meaningful #COVID19 relief package. It must include: Funding for testing/tracing & PPE Support for state & local governments & our schools Enhanced unemployment benefits Assistance for small biz" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "There have been two consistent themes of the #COVID19 federal response: 1. Dems' unwillingness to negotiate on any point unless GOP agrees to add trillions to the national debt. 2. Republicans' efforts to find common ground on a targeted and fiscally responsible COVID relief." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 8th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have built yet another effort to help Americans. Money for schools. Resources for parents. Testing. Vaccines. Another round of the job-saving PPP. And more. The Senate will be voting this week. The nation will see who's serious about making law for American families." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Daines Urges President Trump to Support Funding for the National Guard in Montana Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
Sept. 8, 2020 Schumer: Capital Region's independent music venues are the lifeblood of local culture & economy but need access to critical Fed relief ASAP to weather impact of COVID-19; standing at Albany's Historic Palace Theatre with Grammy award-winning conductor David Alan Miller, senator pushes bipartisan legislation, the Save Our Stages Act, to provide vital support for independent live music venues across the Capital Region Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats have blocked any new COVID relief, saying anything short of their entire far-left wish list is "piecemeal" and "emaciated." The same Democrats rushed back to D.C. to pass piecemeal legislation for the Postal Service that did nothing at all for working families." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Chairs Seek Administration's Plans to Distribute and Deploy Coronavirus Vaccine Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have spent months fighting for more COVID-19 relief. We proposed a major $1T bill. Speaker Pelosi & Leader Schumer said no. We suggested smaller bipartisan deals. They said no again. Today we put forward yet another proposal. They attacked it before even reading it." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 After almost a decade of work, Schumer and mayor Madden announce completion of Troy Seawall stabilization project, vital to the continued rebirth of downtown Troy and will protect community from future flooding damage Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @Illinois_Alma 's new low-cost, rapid saliva #COVID19 test, SHIELD T3, holds the hope of a significant leap forward in #COVID19 testing technology needed to help reopen our economy, restart schools, and target hot spots in this public health emergency." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have been trying for months to deliver more COVID-19 relief to American families. Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer have blocked us at every turn. Every action has suggested they simply do not want families to get any more bipartisan help before the election." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 McConnell Announces Senate Will Vote on Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the The Hon. Emily Murphy, Administrator of General Services Administration - Kennedy Plans New Lake Charles Courthouse After Hurricane Laura Destruction Sen. John Kennedy
Sept. 7, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Charles P. Retting, Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service - Kennedy Urges Irs to Extend Tax Filing Date, Expedite Refunds for Hurricane Laura Victims Sen. John Kennedy
Sept. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's Labor Day, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Hanging out with Haven. This may be one of the rare summers I don't mind seeing come to an end, but this COVID grand baby has been a 2020 bright spot. #blessed #LaborDayWeekend" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Correa Demands Explanation After Department Of Homeland Security Withholds Evidence of Foreign Election Interference Rep. Lou Correa
Sept. 6, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Adam Schiff Sen. Adam Schiff
Sept. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand Urge President Trump To Support Major Disaster Declaration For New York State In Wake Of Tropical Storm Isaias Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 6th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has tested @YoungFarmers in a variety of ways, but they are stepping up to provide support to the communities they serve. It's time for @USDA to do the same by acting on Congressional instructions to provide more assistance to local farms." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 5th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2020 E&C Announces Full Committee Markup of 38 Bills on Wednesday Rep. Frank Pallone
Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Joins Central Illinois Young Farmers To Discuss Food Supply Protection During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Call to Include Wheat Growers in USDA Coronavirus Aid Program Rep. Jim Costa, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Presses VA to Provide Coverage for Telehealth Services for Family Members During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Mitch Mcconnell, Majority Leader and The Hon. Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Kennedy, Cassidy, Cornyn, Cruz Urge Senate Leadership for Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 4th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Under President Trump's failed leadership: Almost 30 million Americans are now receiving unemployment assistance. Over 185,000 Americans have died from COVID. We've surpassed an astonishing 6 million positive COVID cases. It is past time to pass the HEROES Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Discusses Broadband Access During COVID-19 Pandemic With Leadership Council Of Southwestern Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "There is alarming evidence that links adolescent tobacco use to #COVID19. @CongressmanRaja and I are calling on @CDCgov to urge colleges to go tobacco-free to keep their students from putting themselves at a higher risk of contracting the virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "1.4 million jobs were added back, and unemployment fell lower in August -- a pretty good #JobsReport showing improvement in the economy. We still have a ways to go to get back to the stellar economy we had before #COVID19, but this a good progress." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "We all want a safe & effective vaccine for #COVID19. But Pres. Trump is eroding public confidence by pressuring the FDA. I wrote to the companies with vax candidates asking how they will maintain scientific integrity & not cut corners in the face of Trump's political pressure." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces Landmark Flood Prevention Efforts to Protect Whitestown and Whitesboro Following 2019 Halloween Storm Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Sullivan Applauds Updated Treasury Guidance, Giving States & Local Governments More Flexibility Sen. Dan Sullivan, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Leading Senate Dems Demand Immediate U.S. Sanctions For Russian Interference In 2020 Elections Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service - Hawaii Congressional Delegation to Postmaster General: Stop Service Delays, Preserve Hawaii's USPS Lifeline During Pandemic Rep. Ed Case, ...
Date Title Politician
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 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 Somerset Daily American - We Will Never Forget the Heroes of Flight 93 Rep.John Joyce
Sept. 9, 2020 McConnell's CARES Act Delivers Another $41 Million for Kentucky Nursing Homes Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP's emaciated bill has no money for rental or nutrition assistance, the census, safe elections It goes backwards on helping state & local governments As the pain from COVID gets bigger--the GOP thinks smaller Democrats will not stop fighting for people and families" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, I wrote the CEOs of companies with #COVID19 vaccine candidates asking how they will ensure scientific integrity amid political pressure from Pres. Trump. We all want a safe & effective vaccine quickly, but we cannot rush an unproven product as a campaign strategy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Indie venues like theaters & concert halls were the first to shut down amid COVID and might be among the last to reopen. I was proud to stand at @PalaceAlbany with Grammy-Winning Conductor David Alan Miller to fight for the #SaveOurStages Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Over 180,000 deaths from COVID Over 6 million positive COVID cases But Senator McConnell & the Senate GOP just want some "check the box' vote to maintain the appearance that they're not held hostage by their extreme right-wing that doesn't want to spend a nickel to help people" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Schumer: Central New York's independent music venues are lifeblood of local culture & economy but need access to critical Fed relief ASAP to weather impact of COVID-19; standing at Syracuse's Historic Westcott theater senator pushes bipartisan legislation, the Save Our Stages Act, to provide vital support for independent live event venues across Central New York Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "This new emaciated Republican COVID proposal fails to meet the needs of the American people. The truth is: If you wanted to draft a bill that was certain to fail, this is it. This move by Senator McConnell is one of the cynical things I have ever seen in politics." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Push for START Agreement Extension Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Over 6 million confirmed COVID cases Nearly 190,000 American lives lost The greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression All of this reflects a tragic reality: President Trump has led the worst response to COVID-19 of any nation on Earth." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am returning to Washington to make sure that the Senate passes another meaningful #COVID19 relief package. It must include: Funding for testing/tracing & PPE Support for state & local governments & our schools Enhanced unemployment benefits Assistance for small biz" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "There have been two consistent themes of the #COVID19 federal response: 1. Dems' unwillingness to negotiate on any point unless GOP agrees to add trillions to the national debt. 2. Republicans' efforts to find common ground on a targeted and fiscally responsible COVID relief." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 8th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have built yet another effort to help Americans. Money for schools. Resources for parents. Testing. Vaccines. Another round of the job-saving PPP. And more. The Senate will be voting this week. The nation will see who's serious about making law for American families." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Daines Urges President Trump to Support Funding for the National Guard in Montana Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
Sept. 8, 2020 Schumer: Capital Region's independent music venues are the lifeblood of local culture & economy but need access to critical Fed relief ASAP to weather impact of COVID-19; standing at Albany's Historic Palace Theatre with Grammy award-winning conductor David Alan Miller, senator pushes bipartisan legislation, the Save Our Stages Act, to provide vital support for independent live music venues across the Capital Region Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats have blocked any new COVID relief, saying anything short of their entire far-left wish list is "piecemeal" and "emaciated." The same Democrats rushed back to D.C. to pass piecemeal legislation for the Postal Service that did nothing at all for working families." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Chairs Seek Administration's Plans to Distribute and Deploy Coronavirus Vaccine Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have spent months fighting for more COVID-19 relief. We proposed a major $1T bill. Speaker Pelosi & Leader Schumer said no. We suggested smaller bipartisan deals. They said no again. Today we put forward yet another proposal. They attacked it before even reading it." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 After almost a decade of work, Schumer and mayor Madden announce completion of Troy Seawall stabilization project, vital to the continued rebirth of downtown Troy and will protect community from future flooding damage Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - ". @Illinois_Alma 's new low-cost, rapid saliva #COVID19 test, SHIELD T3, holds the hope of a significant leap forward in #COVID19 testing technology needed to help reopen our economy, restart schools, and target hot spots in this public health emergency." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have been trying for months to deliver more COVID-19 relief to American families. Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer have blocked us at every turn. Every action has suggested they simply do not want families to get any more bipartisan help before the election." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 McConnell Announces Senate Will Vote on Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the The Hon. Emily Murphy, Administrator of General Services Administration - Kennedy Plans New Lake Charles Courthouse After Hurricane Laura Destruction Sen.John Kennedy
Sept. 7, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Charles P. Retting, Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service - Kennedy Urges Irs to Extend Tax Filing Date, Expedite Refunds for Hurricane Laura Victims Sen.John Kennedy
Sept. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's Labor Day, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Hanging out with Haven. This may be one of the rare summers I don't mind seeing come to an end, but this COVID grand baby has been a 2020 bright spot. #blessed #LaborDayWeekend" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Correa Demands Explanation After Department Of Homeland Security Withholds Evidence of Foreign Election Interference Rep.Lou Correa
Sept. 6, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Adam Schiff Sen.Adam Schiff
Sept. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand Urge President Trump To Support Major Disaster Declaration For New York State In Wake Of Tropical Storm Isaias Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 6th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has tested @YoungFarmers in a variety of ways, but they are stepping up to provide support to the communities they serve. It's time for @USDA to do the same by acting on Congressional instructions to provide more assistance to local farms." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 5th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2020 E&C Announces Full Committee Markup of 38 Bills on Wednesday Rep.Frank Pallone
Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Joins Central Illinois Young Farmers To Discuss Food Supply Protection During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Call to Include Wheat Growers in USDA Coronavirus Aid Program Rep.Jim Costa, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Presses VA to Provide Coverage for Telehealth Services for Family Members During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Mitch Mcconnell, Majority Leader and The Hon. Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Kennedy, Cassidy, Cornyn, Cruz Urge Senate Leadership for Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 4th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Under President Trump's failed leadership: Almost 30 million Americans are now receiving unemployment assistance. Over 185,000 Americans have died from COVID. We've surpassed an astonishing 6 million positive COVID cases. It is past time to pass the HEROES Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Discusses Broadband Access During COVID-19 Pandemic With Leadership Council Of Southwestern Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "There is alarming evidence that links adolescent tobacco use to #COVID19. @CongressmanRaja and I are calling on @CDCgov to urge colleges to go tobacco-free to keep their students from putting themselves at a higher risk of contracting the virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "1.4 million jobs were added back, and unemployment fell lower in August -- a pretty good #JobsReport showing improvement in the economy. We still have a ways to go to get back to the stellar economy we had before #COVID19, but this a good progress." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "We all want a safe & effective vaccine for #COVID19. But Pres. Trump is eroding public confidence by pressuring the FDA. I wrote to the companies with vax candidates asking how they will maintain scientific integrity & not cut corners in the face of Trump's political pressure." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces Landmark Flood Prevention Efforts to Protect Whitestown and Whitesboro Following 2019 Halloween Storm Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Sullivan Applauds Updated Treasury Guidance, Giving States & Local Governments More Flexibility Sen.Dan Sullivan, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Leading Senate Dems Demand Immediate U.S. Sanctions For Russian Interference In 2020 Elections Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service - Hawaii Congressional Delegation to Postmaster General: Stop Service Delays, Preserve Hawaii's USPS Lifeline During Pandemic Rep.Ed Case, ...
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