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June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Pallone and DeGette to Azar: Why is the Administration Sidelining CDC in the Nation's COVID-19 Response? Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "To @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It has been 45 days since the House passed the Heroes Act to help Americans fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. No more delay. The Senate must act. Americans need and deserve bold action now. From @SpeakerPelosi and me:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act protects Americans with pre-existing conditions from discrimination. With over 2 million (and counting) already diagnosed with a new pre-existing condition--#COVID19--President Trump wants to abolish the ACA and offers no protection for their future." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "State, local, and tribal governments have laid off over 1.6 million workers. Today, Senate Democrats will demand that we pass help for them to fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. To the Senate Republicans: We must deliver the aid they so desperately need." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "The response to #COVID19 in our federal prisons has been downright dangerous. Pres. Trump & DOJ must protect vulnerable inmates now to prevent additional outbreaks in federal prisons and surrounding communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in several states. Rent is due this week for so many Americans. Over 1/5th of the workforce has requested unemployment assistance. To Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans: Americans can't keep waiting. We need to act NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Could not agree with @RepChuyGarcia more--no one should lose their housing during a pandemic. Proud to join him, @SenWarren , @RepBarbaraLee , and other Senate & House Democrats to introduce legislation to protect renters & extend the nationwide moratorium on evictions." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Record-breaking numbers of new #COVID19 infections remind us that President Trump was wrong in calling for early reopening's, refusing to wear a mask, and stopping testing. Our nation is desperate for responsible leadership." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump asked the Supreme Court to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. That would end health insurance for 20 million Americans in the midst of this pandemic with millions more now unemployed. The Trump alternative plan? He doesn't have one." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "We're in the middle of a pandemic But Pres. Trump just told the Supreme Court to rip away health care from millions Here's what Bipartisan Economic Scholars told the Supreme Court: "Without the ACA, the financial stability of the entire US health care system will be threatened"" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "Remember: President Trump filed his brief to rip away health care from millions the SAME WEEK reports came in of a major spike in COVID cases." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "The federal public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 is set to expire in July. New York and so many other states could lose billions in local healthcare dollars, FEMA funds, and more. President Trump must act to keep the declaration in place before the clock runs out." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "In the middle of a global pandemic, President Trump just told the Supreme Court to rip away health care from millions and to rip away pre-existing condition protections. Here's what the @SEIU told the Supreme Court: "Voiding the ACA would endanger millions of Americans"" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is trying to rip away protections for people with pre-existing conditions in the middle of a pandemic that severely impacts people with pre-existing conditions!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "As all of Illinois enters Phase 4 of our reopening plan, it was great to visit @FarmBarLakeview in Chicago yesterday for a meal and discussion about federal small business assistance." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "We are in the middle of global pandemic. More than 120,000 Americans have died. And what is President Trump doing? Cruelly trying to rip health care from millions of Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "In the midst of a global pandemic, it would seem that asking the U.S. to join other countries in searching for therapies & vaccines is just common sense. Last month, I introduced a resolution to reaffirm our commitment to this global effort despite the President's inaction." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump just told the Supreme Court to rip health care from millions. Here's what Physician Groups told the Supreme Court: "the ACA is currently serving as the backbone of the safety-net for the millions of Americans facing sudden unemployment due to the present pandemic"" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020 National Pulse Memorial Rep. Tom McClintock
June 26, 2020 Unite America Rep. Andy Biggs
June 26, 2020 MSNBC "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Transcript Interview with Lloyd Doggett Rep. Lloyd Doggett
June 26, 2020 Senator Hassan Leads Homeland Security Committee Democrats in Calling for Answers on Strategic National Stockpile Sen. Maggie Hassan
June 26, 2020 National Pulse Memorial Rep. Mark Takano
June 26, 2020 National Pulse Memorial Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 26, 2020 Senator Murray Slams Trump Administration For Unwavering Commitment to Striking Down Health Care and Pre-Existing Condition Protections For Millions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Despite Dire Consequences Sen. Patty Murray
June 26, 2020 CVS Health, Governor Hogan, Congressman Mfume, Mayor Young Announce Opening of COVID-19 Rapid Testing Site in Baltimore Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Committee Leaders Raise Questions After Abrupt Termination of Federal Coronavirus Research Grant Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Pallone Requests State Testing Plans from HHS Required by Law Rep. Frank Pallone
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration filed their brief with the Supreme Court to try to strip health care from millions under the cover of night in the middle of a global pandemic. This is cruel." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "In the same way the Trump administration failed in its response to the coronavirus, Republicans continue to undermine the country's health and well-being by seeking to strip lifesaving pre-existing condition protections from millions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $290 million in emergency federal funding for "safety net' Upstate New York hospitals that provide care to those in need regardless of insurance Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 26, 2020 Senate Passes Durbin Resolution To Reaffirm U.S. Commitment To Global Effort To Find COVID-19 Vaccine Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $7.1 million in federal funding for Watertown international airport Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "During a global pandemic, the last thing our President should be doing is attempting to rip health insurance away from millions of Americans. Yet, that is exactly what President Trump did last night when he asked the Supreme Court to eliminate the Affordable Care Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Risch Introduces Bill to Support Semiconductor Manufacturing in U.S. Sen. Angus King, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - ". @gatesfoundation has been a phenomenal leader in the global effort to find a #COVID19 vaccine. Great to speak with @melindagates to thank her for the foundation's generous funding & commitment to the cause, while the President continues to opt the US out of the global effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Foxx Applauds Secretary DeVos Rule Ensuring Equitable CARES Act Funding Rep. Virginia Foxx
June 25, 2020 MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript Interview with Nancy Pelosi Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 25, 2020 Durbin Presses HHS Secretary Azar On Illinois Hospital Funding Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Chairman Scott Statement on Equitable Services Rule Rep. Bobby Scott
June 25, 2020 Subcommittee Holds Hybrid Hearing on SEC's Response to COVID-19 to Stabilize Capital Markets Rep. Bill Huizenga, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "In the middle of a pandemic, the Trump administration is filing briefs in the Supreme Court to end the nation's health care law and kick millions off their health coverage. President Trump does not care about the medical needs of the American people." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell still, still, still wants to wait to act on COVID relief. Rising cases in more than 20 states Over 40 million unemployment claims Emergency unemployment insurance for American families soon to expire We cannot wait for Senator McConnell. We must act now!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "We are witnessing the highest number of new COVID-19 cases since April, but President Trump is gallivanting from state to state, holding political rallies in two of the most affected states. @realDonaldTrump continues to put his political interests above the safety of Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Maloney, Delgado announce $7.3 million in federal emergency transit funding for Dutchess County in Hudson Valley Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 25, 2020 Hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Doggett, Hearing on the COVID-19 Nursing Home Crisis Rep. Lloyd Doggett
June 25, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Maloney announce $35.1 million in federal emergency transit funding for Orange County in Hudson Valley Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is unable and unwilling to actually handle the COVID crisis so he does the only thing he does well: tweet out some bigoted garbage hoping no one will notice his incompetence. We aren't fooled." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dana Nessel, Attorney General of Michigan, the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Attorney General of California, the Hon. Gurbir Singh Grewal, Attorney General of New Jersey, and the Hon. Letitia James, Attorney General of New York - House Republicans press state AGs to probe Governors' deadly nursing home orders Rep. Jim Jordan, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "200,000+ #DACA recipients are "essential critical infrastructure workers" as defined by the Trump DHS. 41,700 are health care workers on the frontlines of this pandemic. Yesterday I went to the Senate floor to talk about one of these young #ImmigrantHealthHeroes--Diana Jimenez" Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Pallone and DeGette to Azar: Why is the Administration Sidelining CDC in the Nation's COVID-19 Response? Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "To @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It has been 45 days since the House passed the Heroes Act to help Americans fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. No more delay. The Senate must act. Americans need and deserve bold action now. From @SpeakerPelosi and me:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "The Affordable Care Act protects Americans with pre-existing conditions from discrimination. With over 2 million (and counting) already diagnosed with a new pre-existing condition--#COVID19--President Trump wants to abolish the ACA and offers no protection for their future." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "State, local, and tribal governments have laid off over 1.6 million workers. Today, Senate Democrats will demand that we pass help for them to fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. To the Senate Republicans: We must deliver the aid they so desperately need." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "The response to #COVID19 in our federal prisons has been downright dangerous. Pres. Trump & DOJ must protect vulnerable inmates now to prevent additional outbreaks in federal prisons and surrounding communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in several states. Rent is due this week for so many Americans. Over 1/5th of the workforce has requested unemployment assistance. To Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans: Americans can't keep waiting. We need to act NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Could not agree with @RepChuyGarcia more--no one should lose their housing during a pandemic. Proud to join him, @SenWarren , @RepBarbaraLee , and other Senate & House Democrats to introduce legislation to protect renters & extend the nationwide moratorium on evictions." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Record-breaking numbers of new #COVID19 infections remind us that President Trump was wrong in calling for early reopening's, refusing to wear a mask, and stopping testing. Our nation is desperate for responsible leadership." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump asked the Supreme Court to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. That would end health insurance for 20 million Americans in the midst of this pandemic with millions more now unemployed. The Trump alternative plan? He doesn't have one." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "We're in the middle of a pandemic But Pres. Trump just told the Supreme Court to rip away health care from millions Here's what Bipartisan Economic Scholars told the Supreme Court: "Without the ACA, the financial stability of the entire US health care system will be threatened"" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "Remember: President Trump filed his brief to rip away health care from millions the SAME WEEK reports came in of a major spike in COVID cases." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "The federal public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 is set to expire in July. New York and so many other states could lose billions in local healthcare dollars, FEMA funds, and more. President Trump must act to keep the declaration in place before the clock runs out." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "In the middle of a global pandemic, President Trump just told the Supreme Court to rip away health care from millions and to rip away pre-existing condition protections. Here's what the @SEIU told the Supreme Court: "Voiding the ACA would endanger millions of Americans"" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is trying to rip away protections for people with pre-existing conditions in the middle of a pandemic that severely impacts people with pre-existing conditions!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "As all of Illinois enters Phase 4 of our reopening plan, it was great to visit @FarmBarLakeview in Chicago yesterday for a meal and discussion about federal small business assistance." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "We are in the middle of global pandemic. More than 120,000 Americans have died. And what is President Trump doing? Cruelly trying to rip health care from millions of Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "In the midst of a global pandemic, it would seem that asking the U.S. to join other countries in searching for therapies & vaccines is just common sense. Last month, I introduced a resolution to reaffirm our commitment to this global effort despite the President's inaction." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump just told the Supreme Court to rip health care from millions. Here's what Physician Groups told the Supreme Court: "the ACA is currently serving as the backbone of the safety-net for the millions of Americans facing sudden unemployment due to the present pandemic"" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020 National Pulse Memorial Rep.Tom McClintock
June 26, 2020 Unite America Rep.Andy Biggs
June 26, 2020 MSNBC "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Transcript Interview with Lloyd Doggett Rep.Lloyd Doggett
June 26, 2020 Senator Hassan Leads Homeland Security Committee Democrats in Calling for Answers on Strategic National Stockpile Sen.Maggie Hassan
June 26, 2020 National Pulse Memorial Rep.Mark Takano
June 26, 2020 National Pulse Memorial Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 26, 2020 Senator Murray Slams Trump Administration For Unwavering Commitment to Striking Down Health Care and Pre-Existing Condition Protections For Millions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Despite Dire Consequences Sen.Patty Murray
June 26, 2020 CVS Health, Governor Hogan, Congressman Mfume, Mayor Young Announce Opening of COVID-19 Rapid Testing Site in Baltimore Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Committee Leaders Raise Questions After Abrupt Termination of Federal Coronavirus Research Grant Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Pallone Requests State Testing Plans from HHS Required by Law Rep.Frank Pallone
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration filed their brief with the Supreme Court to try to strip health care from millions under the cover of night in the middle of a global pandemic. This is cruel." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "In the same way the Trump administration failed in its response to the coronavirus, Republicans continue to undermine the country's health and well-being by seeking to strip lifesaving pre-existing condition protections from millions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $290 million in emergency federal funding for "safety net' Upstate New York hospitals that provide care to those in need regardless of insurance Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 26, 2020 Senate Passes Durbin Resolution To Reaffirm U.S. Commitment To Global Effort To Find COVID-19 Vaccine Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $7.1 million in federal funding for Watertown international airport Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "During a global pandemic, the last thing our President should be doing is attempting to rip health insurance away from millions of Americans. Yet, that is exactly what President Trump did last night when he asked the Supreme Court to eliminate the Affordable Care Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Risch Introduces Bill to Support Semiconductor Manufacturing in U.S. Sen.Angus King, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - ". @gatesfoundation has been a phenomenal leader in the global effort to find a #COVID19 vaccine. Great to speak with @melindagates to thank her for the foundation's generous funding & commitment to the cause, while the President continues to opt the US out of the global effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Foxx Applauds Secretary DeVos Rule Ensuring Equitable CARES Act Funding Rep.Virginia Foxx
June 25, 2020 MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript Interview with Nancy Pelosi Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 25, 2020 Durbin Presses HHS Secretary Azar On Illinois Hospital Funding Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Chairman Scott Statement on Equitable Services Rule Rep.Bobby Scott
June 25, 2020 Subcommittee Holds Hybrid Hearing on SEC's Response to COVID-19 to Stabilize Capital Markets Rep.Bill Huizenga, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "In the middle of a pandemic, the Trump administration is filing briefs in the Supreme Court to end the nation's health care law and kick millions off their health coverage. President Trump does not care about the medical needs of the American people." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell still, still, still wants to wait to act on COVID relief. Rising cases in more than 20 states Over 40 million unemployment claims Emergency unemployment insurance for American families soon to expire We cannot wait for Senator McConnell. We must act now!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "We are witnessing the highest number of new COVID-19 cases since April, but President Trump is gallivanting from state to state, holding political rallies in two of the most affected states. @realDonaldTrump continues to put his political interests above the safety of Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Maloney, Delgado announce $7.3 million in federal emergency transit funding for Dutchess County in Hudson Valley Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 25, 2020 Hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Doggett, Hearing on the COVID-19 Nursing Home Crisis Rep.Lloyd Doggett
June 25, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Maloney announce $35.1 million in federal emergency transit funding for Orange County in Hudson Valley Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is unable and unwilling to actually handle the COVID crisis so he does the only thing he does well: tweet out some bigoted garbage hoping no one will notice his incompetence. We aren't fooled." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dana Nessel, Attorney General of Michigan, the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Attorney General of California, the Hon. Gurbir Singh Grewal, Attorney General of New Jersey, and the Hon. Letitia James, Attorney General of New York - House Republicans press state AGs to probe Governors' deadly nursing home orders Rep.Jim Jordan, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "200,000+ #DACA recipients are "essential critical infrastructure workers" as defined by the Trump DHS. 41,700 are health care workers on the frontlines of this pandemic. Yesterday I went to the Senate floor to talk about one of these young #ImmigrantHealthHeroes--Diana Jimenez" Sen.Dick Durbin
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