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Aug. 14, 2020 Thompson and Maloney Release GAO Decision Confirming Trump's Top DHS Appointments Were Illegal Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
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 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 - ". @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 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. Ben Luján, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Joyce, Trone Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen U.S. National Security Rep. John Joyce, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Wilson Calls for Snapback Sanctions on Iran Rep. Joe Wilson
Aug. 14, 2020 Murray: Stalled Progress Indicated By Trump Administration's Latest Demographic Data Report is Unacceptable Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 14, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on GAO Decision Confirming Top DHS Appointments Were Invalid Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Committee Chairs Smith and DeFazio Lead 68 Members of Congress in Pressing President Trump on National Guard and FEMA Cost-Sharing Requirements Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
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 Rep. Titus Statement on GAO Finding that Trump's Top DHS Appointments Were Illegal Rep. Dina Titus
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Hirono, Coons, Murray, Colleagues Call on HHS, CDC to Provide Comprehensive Guidance for Child Care Providers Dealing with COVID-19 Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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 Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $100,000 in Support for the Burlington Township Fire Department Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Bernie Sanders Sen. Bernie Sanders
Aug. 13, 2020 Peters Introduces Bill to Protect Post Offices from Closing During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Gary Peters
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 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 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 Warner, Menendez, Risch Introduce Bipartisan Senate Resolution in Solidarity with People of Lebanon Following Port of Beirut Blast Sen. Mark Warner
Aug. 13, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Bill Cassidy Sen. Bill Cassidy
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 Murphy Saddened by Passing of Mac Hodges Rep. Greg Murphy
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 Hirono, Casey, Harris, Colleagues Introduce Coronavirus Language Access Act Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
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 - "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 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 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 Sen. Peter Welch, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Navy Pier Board Members Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Rep. Lee Hosts Facebook Live Roundtable on Minority Health During COVID-19 Rep. Susie Lee
Aug. 13, 2020 Merkley, Braun Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Track Taxpayer-Funded Coronavirus Treatment and Vaccine Research Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Schumer reveals: Rochester New York's postal services--along with its 2200 workers & door-to-door services--face a giant axe unless Admin finally meets in the middle & negotiates "COVID-4' bill; senator stands up for Rochester-Finger Lake region's postal customers, workers, community post offices & demands critical services remain Sen. Chuck Schumer
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. James Lankford, ...
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 Tweet - "Thx @IAGovernor Reynolds for working quickly to approve disaster proclamations for counties while also traveling the state to see firsthand the damage from this devastating storm. Ernst & I stand ready 2help Iowa get quick approval on FEMA disaster declaration when requested" Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 13, 2020 Schumer reveals: Western New York's postal hubs--along with their nearly 6100 total workers & door-to-door services--face a giant axe unless Admin. finally meets in the middle & negotiates on "COVID-4'; senator once again stands up for distribution center workers, mail carriers, neighborhood post offices & advocates for critical services vital to communities and american democracy Sen. Chuck Schumer
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 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $6 million in FEMA funding for firefighters Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Meng Issues Statement Regarding New York City's Plans to Reopen School Buildings Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 12, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Announces TikTok App Ban for State Devices Sen. Pete Ricketts
Aug. 12, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Announces Release of Health Videos Targeted to Students Sen. Pete Ricketts
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The President's executive order on unemployment benefits was a cheap political stunt. The only realistic way to extend these benefits is by passing comprehensive #COVID19 relief through Congress, which @SenateGOP have been blocking since May." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans say a tax cut for wealthy investors will help fight the COVID economic crisis, but think $600/week is too much for 30 million unemployed Americans. They simply don't understand the magnitude of the problems on Main Street." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Braun, Murkowski, Perdue, and Scott Honor Essential Workers with Disabilities in Senate Resolution Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Wyden, Merkley: Confederated Tribe of Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw Indians to Receive $900,000 Federal COVID-19 Grant Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Schumer reveals: Long Island's postal hub--along with its 7,500 total workers & door-to-door service--face a giant axe unless Admin. finally meets in the middle & negotiates on "COVID-4'; senator stands up for LI plant's workers, neighborhood post offices & demands critical services remain Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The PPP saved Main Street jobs across Kentucky. It sent more than $5B in payroll support to our state. But the recovery is not finished. Hard-hit businesses need a second draw, and Republicans proposed one. But Democrats are blocking it over non-COVID-related wish-list items." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Date Title Politician
Aug. 14, 2020 Thompson and Maloney Release GAO Decision Confirming Trump's Top DHS Appointments Were Illegal Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
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 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 - ". @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 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.Ben Luján, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Joyce, Trone Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen U.S. National Security Rep.John Joyce, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Wilson Calls for Snapback Sanctions on Iran Rep.Joe Wilson
Aug. 14, 2020 Murray: Stalled Progress Indicated By Trump Administration's Latest Demographic Data Report is Unacceptable Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 14, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on GAO Decision Confirming Top DHS Appointments Were Invalid Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Committee Chairs Smith and DeFazio Lead 68 Members of Congress in Pressing President Trump on National Guard and FEMA Cost-Sharing Requirements Rep.Stephen Lynch, ...
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 Rep. Titus Statement on GAO Finding that Trump's Top DHS Appointments Were Illegal Rep.Dina Titus
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Hirono, Coons, Murray, Colleagues Call on HHS, CDC to Provide Comprehensive Guidance for Child Care Providers Dealing with COVID-19 Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
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 Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $100,000 in Support for the Burlington Township Fire Department Sen.Gary Peters, ...
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 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Bernie Sanders Sen.Bernie Sanders
Aug. 13, 2020 Peters Introduces Bill to Protect Post Offices from Closing During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Gary Peters
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 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 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 Warner, Menendez, Risch Introduce Bipartisan Senate Resolution in Solidarity with People of Lebanon Following Port of Beirut Blast Sen.Mark Warner
Aug. 13, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Bill Cassidy Sen.Bill Cassidy
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 Murphy Saddened by Passing of Mac Hodges Rep.Greg Murphy
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 Hirono, Casey, Harris, Colleagues Introduce Coronavirus Language Access Act Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
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 - "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 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 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 Sen.Peter Welch, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Navy Pier Board Members Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Rep. Lee Hosts Facebook Live Roundtable on Minority Health During COVID-19 Rep.Susie Lee
Aug. 13, 2020 Merkley, Braun Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Track Taxpayer-Funded Coronavirus Treatment and Vaccine Research Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Schumer reveals: Rochester New York's postal services--along with its 2200 workers & door-to-door services--face a giant axe unless Admin finally meets in the middle & negotiates "COVID-4' bill; senator stands up for Rochester-Finger Lake region's postal customers, workers, community post offices & demands critical services remain Sen.Chuck Schumer
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.James Lankford, ...
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 Tweet - "Thx @IAGovernor Reynolds for working quickly to approve disaster proclamations for counties while also traveling the state to see firsthand the damage from this devastating storm. Ernst & I stand ready 2help Iowa get quick approval on FEMA disaster declaration when requested" Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 13, 2020 Schumer reveals: Western New York's postal hubs--along with their nearly 6100 total workers & door-to-door services--face a giant axe unless Admin. finally meets in the middle & negotiates on "COVID-4'; senator once again stands up for distribution center workers, mail carriers, neighborhood post offices & advocates for critical services vital to communities and american democracy Sen.Chuck Schumer
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 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $6 million in FEMA funding for firefighters Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Meng Issues Statement Regarding New York City's Plans to Reopen School Buildings Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 12, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Announces TikTok App Ban for State Devices Sen.Pete Ricketts
Aug. 12, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Announces Release of Health Videos Targeted to Students Sen.Pete Ricketts
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The President's executive order on unemployment benefits was a cheap political stunt. The only realistic way to extend these benefits is by passing comprehensive #COVID19 relief through Congress, which @SenateGOP have been blocking since May." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans say a tax cut for wealthy investors will help fight the COVID economic crisis, but think $600/week is too much for 30 million unemployed Americans. They simply don't understand the magnitude of the problems on Main Street." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Braun, Murkowski, Perdue, and Scott Honor Essential Workers with Disabilities in Senate Resolution Sen.Tim Scott, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Wyden, Merkley: Confederated Tribe of Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw Indians to Receive $900,000 Federal COVID-19 Grant Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Schumer reveals: Long Island's postal hub--along with its 7,500 total workers & door-to-door service--face a giant axe unless Admin. finally meets in the middle & negotiates on "COVID-4'; senator stands up for LI plant's workers, neighborhood post offices & demands critical services remain Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The PPP saved Main Street jobs across Kentucky. It sent more than $5B in payroll support to our state. But the recovery is not finished. Hard-hit businesses need a second draw, and Republicans proposed one. But Democrats are blocking it over non-COVID-related wish-list items." Sen.Mitch McConnell
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