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Nov. 19, 2020 Schumer Reveals: With COVID cases on the rise across New York and Orleans' 7-day average quadrupling since Nov 1st, Orleans County still has zero free COVID testing sites; county officials estimate thousands more tests are desperately needed, ASAP; senator demands Feds release the billions of dollars they are sitting on, needed now for extensive testing & tracing regimes in Orleans Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2020 Schumer: As a second COVID wave hits New York, desperately low stocks of masks across NY cause massive concerns for Mohawk Valley health care workers; standing at local mask producer, environmental composites in Frankfort, Schumer announces expansive plan to help docs, nurses, hospitals, and providers get influx of masks & local small biz $$$ to ramp up PPE production to avoid mask shortages Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke today with Gen. Perna & Dr. Slaoui from Operation Warp Speed about the latest efforts to develop & distribute a safe & effective COVID-19 vaccine. I'll continue doing everything I can to support research efforts & ensure smooth, equitable access once authorized by FDA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief For Schools With National Education Association President Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Emily Murphy, Admin. of the General Services Administration - Udall and Heinrich to GSA: Stop Playing Politics with Presidential Transition Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging across IL to our worst levels yet. Illinoisans--please do everything you can to stop the spread of this virus. Take the warnings from our public health agencies seriously, wear a mask, and make sure to social distance. We all must work together to save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Chris Coons Sen. Chris Coons
Nov. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - As Overdoses Spike Across New York State During COVID-19 Pandemic, Gillibrand Pushes For Robust Funding To Support Substance Use Disorder And Mental Health Care Services In Next Relief Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 18, 2020 Gillibrand: McConnell Must Work With Democrats To Pass COVID Relief For MTA, Public Transit Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 18, 2020 Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com, Inc. - Brown, Blumenthal, Sanders, Warren, Baldwin to Bezos: Release Comprehensive Data on Covid-19 Infection Rates for All of Amazon's Workers Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Espaillat, Warren and Advocates Demand Senate Action After House Passes Vital Legislation for Disaster Survivors in Puerto Rico Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump @USDA wants to end SNAP benefits & take food off the table for 8,000 seniors in supportive living facilities--in the middle of a pandemic. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , @RodneyDavis , & I are leading the IL delegation in opposing this cruel effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's refusal to commit to a smooth transition is going to seriously hamper the incoming Biden Admin's ability to address COVID-19. Withholding public health info during this pandemic is the height of irresponsibility & the American people are going to pay the price." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Hearing of the Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Opening Statement of Sen. Rosen, Hearing on American Manufacturing Industry Response to COVID-19 Sen. Jacky Rosen
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "We should be sitting down & working on a reasonable, targeted, fiscally responsible #COVID relief bill. Republicans have been more than willing to do that. But the Democrats continue to insist upon a multi-trillion dollar bill consisting of a bunch of liberal wish list items." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "For months, Republicans have tried to make bipartisan progress on huge areas of COVID relief where there's no disagreement. Vaccine distribution funds. Another round of the PPP for hard-hit small businesses. But Democrats blocked it all over their unrelated liberal wish-list." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @ChuckGrassley had not missed a single vote in 27 years. Yesterday he paused that streak, on doctors' orders, while awaiting a COVID test result. The Senate is praying for continued good health for our president pro tempore and looking forward to seeing him again soon." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 18, 2020 Thune: Providing COVID Relief and Confirming Qualified Judges Among Senate Republicans' Top Priorities Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020 Chairs Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Issue Statement on Decision to Cancel Coronavirus Ad Campaign to Help Trump's Reelection Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Mark Warner Sen. Mark Warner
Nov. 18, 2020 Durbin: Instead Of Negotiating Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Legislation, McConnell Focused On Confirming More Under-Qualified Judges Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Senator Booker Proposes $260 Billion Fund to Re-Hire and Keep Educators Employed, Boost Schools' Response to COVID-19, and Serve Students Sen. Cory Booker
Nov. 17, 2020 Chairman Schiff Statement on Trump's Firing of CISA Director Sen. Adam Schiff
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It is alarming and yet unsurprising that President Trump fired Director Krebs after he affirmed that there was no fraud in the 2020 election -- a truth that President Trump refuses to accept." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 17, 2020 DeFazio-Led Bill to Reduce Financial Burdens on States and Communities Facing Disasters amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, including Wildfires and Hurricanes, Passes the House Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump Firing Director Chris Krebs Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Trump Administration Withdrawing U.S. Troops from Afghanistan and Iraq Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 17, 2020 Scalise statement on GAO report about FDA's emergency use authorizations during COVID-19 Rep. Steve Scalise
Nov. 17, 2020 Lofgren Statement On Trump Firing Of CISA Director Krebs Rep. Zoe Lofgren
Nov. 17, 2020 Chairman Thompson Statement on DHS's Latest Attempt to Legitimize Chad Wolf's Role and Actions Rep. Bennie Thompson
Nov. 17, 2020 Chairs Thompson and Underwood Statement on Trump Firing Chris Krebs Rep. Bennie Thompson, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm speaking live on the Senate floor about the recent nationwide surge in COVID-19 infections & the urgent need for Congress to pass a meaningful relief bill. Watch here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Reed: Don't Let U.S. National Security Become a Casualty of Trump's Wounded Ego Sen. Jack Reed
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @wolfblitzer on @CNNSitRoom shortly to discuss rising COVID-19 cases and the Republican response to President Trump's refusal to concede. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in every single state in America and Republicans are too busy trying to soothe the President's sore ego to do anything about it. Well the election is over & Pres. Trump lost by more than 5 million votes--it's time we get back to work for the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden urged Senate Republicans to finally pass a comprehensive COVID-relief bill like the HEROES Act. Because our country deserves a COVID-relief bill that meets the needs of Americans. Democrats will not stop fighting to help the American people in this crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "The election is over. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be President and Vice President. Donald Trump and the Senate GOP continuing to deny reality is holding Americans back. COVID is surging. Small businesses & families are struggling. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are facing a dark winter caused by the COVID crisis. We cannot afford for more delay. To Senate Republicans: Joe Biden has won. Stop denying reality. Stop deliberately, recklessly sowing doubt about our democratic process. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Oregon Delegation Urges Fema to Assume 100 Percent Cost Share for Wildfire Impacts Sen. Jeff Merkley
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Another Democrat demand that's blocked bipartisan aid: The fixation on a massive slush fund for state & city govt's, unlinked from COVID need. Some states are taking in more tax revenue this fall than they did before the pandemic. It's struggling families who need urgent help." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans aren't giving up on targeted #COVID relief, but so far Democrats have shown no willingness for compromise. I hope that changes. Republicans will continue to invite our Democrat colleagues to work with us to find a middle ground." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, for the second Monday in a row, we received tremendous news about the prospects for a COVID vaccine. Moderna announced its COVID vaccine is over 90% effective -- raising the possibility that not one but two COVID vaccines may be available in the very near future." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Gillibrand Calls On HHS, CDC To Strengthen Ultra-Cold Storage Infrastructure Needed To Ship, Handle, And Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Oregon Delegation Urges FEMA to Assume 100 Percent Cost Share for Wildfire Impacts Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Hate crimes are on the rise across the United States. Republicans in Congress must do more to address this growing crisis. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act with @RepSchneider passed the House unanimously--but Sen. McConnell has refused to bring it up for a vote in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We're facing a health workforce crisis as our doctors & nurses grapple w/ this unrelenting pandemic. @marcorubio & I have a bill to address these health care shortages--but we need Sen. McConnell to finally join Dems to negotiate a bipartisan relief deal." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We have reached the gravest moment of this pandemic. We need to help w/ unemployment relief, small business & restaurant relief, aid to state & local govts, more testing, a helping hand to families, and logistical help for vaccine distro. The Senate must pass COVID relief NOW." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: The election is over. Donald Trump lost. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be the next President and Vice President of the United States. We must focus on COVID. The Senate must pass the HEROES Act now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "COVID cases have skyrocketed to over 150,000 Americans per day. We are recording over 1 million new COVID cases per week. It is past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Today, President-elect Biden urged Senate Republicans to finally pass the HEROES Act. Because our country deserves a COVID-relief bill that meets the needs of the American people. Democrats will not stop fighting to help Americans in this crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "It's been two weeks since Senator McConnell said he was in charge of negotiating the next COVID-relief bill, and he still hasn't spoken to Speaker Pelosi or me. To Senator McConnell: The American people need relief now. It's long past time for the Senate to pass the HEROES Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "More huge news this morning in COVID-19 vaccine development. The kinds of headlines we've longed for. But we must stay careful for the next weeks and months. Wear our masks. Keep social distance. We've come this far and victory is in sight. Let's not surrender to the virus now." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The American people want action on COVID relief. They want action on unemployment, rent relief, small business support, funds for state and local governments now being crushed under the case counts, and more. To Senate Republicans: We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The House passed the HEROES Act 6 months ago Senate Democrats have been fighting for action But Sen. McConnell and Senate Republicans have refused to lift a finger on COVID relief and even refused to take part in negotiations It's past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Adam Smith Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 14, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: Americans need help to fight the COVID crisis. We don't have time for games. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Health Care Heroes across America have been risking their lives for months in the fight against COVID-19. It's on all of us to do our part for them by wearing a mask & social distancing. Together we can help save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell needs to face reality and work with Democrats to pass comprehensive COVID-19 relief. Infections & hospitalizations are skyrocketing across the country--we can't afford to keep waiting on health & economic assistance any longer." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "With the #COVID19 pandemic, there has never been a more important time to make sure you have good health coverage. Take advantage of the 2021 open enrollment period by going to http://healthcare.gov today to find a plan that fits you best." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @chucktodd on @MSNBC soon to discuss President-elect Biden's transition process and the surge in COVID-19 cases across the US. Make sure to tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds $1.6 Million in Emergency Funds to Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 13, 2020 Sen. Lee Introduces Bill to Protect Americans from Attack Drones Sen. Mike Lee
Nov. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Cortez Masto, Hirono, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Urging DHS to Increase Air Travel Safety and Support Tourism Industry and Workforce During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Jack Reed, ...
Nov. 13, 2020 NM Delegation Announces Over $15.5 Million in DHS Grants to Expand COVID-19 Treatment, Medical Supplies Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is putting the health of Americans and our national security at further risk by refusing to provide President-elect Joe Biden and his transition team with critical information. This obstruction must end." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2020 Letter to Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Honorable Tom Udall, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Feinstein, Bennet, Colleagues Urge Appropriators to Fund Wildfire Recovery in the West Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $43 Million In Federal Funding For New York City COVID-19 Emergency Management Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Rosen Announces American Hospital Association Endorsement of Her Bipartisan Legislation to Study the Full Health Impacts of COVID-19 Sen. Jacky Rosen
Nov. 12, 2020 Chairman Thompson Statement on Reports Trump May Fire Top Cybersecurity Leadership Rep. Bennie Thompson
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. has shattered new single-day records for COVID-19 cases almost every day this month. Senate Republicans need to get their priorities straight--stop boycotting negotiations & join us to provide health resources & economic relief NOW." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020 President Expected to Sign Thune-Smith Bill to Ease Application Process for the Impact Aid Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Tina Smith, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: Joe Biden will be the next President. Kamala Harris will be the next VP. It is past time to get to work for the American people. Americans need help to fight the COVID crisis. We don't have time for games. We must pass the Heroes Act in the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "This week's news on a COVID-19 vaccine was incredibly promising. All of us have to keep up commonsense precautions in the meantime. The virus is spreading quickly in Kentucky and nationwide, and it doesn't care whether we've gotten bored with wearing masks or social distancing." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 12, 2020 Johnson Applauds Senate Passage of Impact Aid Bill Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "My thoughts & prayers go out to the lives lost due to #COVID19 at LaSalle Veterans Home, which is grappling with a significant outbreak. My office is in contact w/ the Gov's office and is ready to help in any way possible. Praying for a quick recovery for the residents & staff." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Nov. 19, 2020 Schumer Reveals: With COVID cases on the rise across New York and Orleans' 7-day average quadrupling since Nov 1st, Orleans County still has zero free COVID testing sites; county officials estimate thousands more tests are desperately needed, ASAP; senator demands Feds release the billions of dollars they are sitting on, needed now for extensive testing & tracing regimes in Orleans Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2020 Schumer: As a second COVID wave hits New York, desperately low stocks of masks across NY cause massive concerns for Mohawk Valley health care workers; standing at local mask producer, environmental composites in Frankfort, Schumer announces expansive plan to help docs, nurses, hospitals, and providers get influx of masks & local small biz $$$ to ramp up PPE production to avoid mask shortages Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke today with Gen. Perna & Dr. Slaoui from Operation Warp Speed about the latest efforts to develop & distribute a safe & effective COVID-19 vaccine. I'll continue doing everything I can to support research efforts & ensure smooth, equitable access once authorized by FDA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief For Schools With National Education Association President Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Emily Murphy, Admin. of the General Services Administration - Udall and Heinrich to GSA: Stop Playing Politics with Presidential Transition Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging across IL to our worst levels yet. Illinoisans--please do everything you can to stop the spread of this virus. Take the warnings from our public health agencies seriously, wear a mask, and make sure to social distance. We all must work together to save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Chris Coons Sen.Chris Coons
Nov. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - As Overdoses Spike Across New York State During COVID-19 Pandemic, Gillibrand Pushes For Robust Funding To Support Substance Use Disorder And Mental Health Care Services In Next Relief Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 18, 2020 Gillibrand: McConnell Must Work With Democrats To Pass COVID Relief For MTA, Public Transit Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 18, 2020 Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com, Inc. - Brown, Blumenthal, Sanders, Warren, Baldwin to Bezos: Release Comprehensive Data on Covid-19 Infection Rates for All of Amazon's Workers Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Espaillat, Warren and Advocates Demand Senate Action After House Passes Vital Legislation for Disaster Survivors in Puerto Rico Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump @USDA wants to end SNAP benefits & take food off the table for 8,000 seniors in supportive living facilities--in the middle of a pandemic. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , @RodneyDavis , & I are leading the IL delegation in opposing this cruel effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's refusal to commit to a smooth transition is going to seriously hamper the incoming Biden Admin's ability to address COVID-19. Withholding public health info during this pandemic is the height of irresponsibility & the American people are going to pay the price." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Hearing of the Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Opening Statement of Sen. Rosen, Hearing on American Manufacturing Industry Response to COVID-19 Sen.Jacky Rosen
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "We should be sitting down & working on a reasonable, targeted, fiscally responsible #COVID relief bill. Republicans have been more than willing to do that. But the Democrats continue to insist upon a multi-trillion dollar bill consisting of a bunch of liberal wish list items." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "For months, Republicans have tried to make bipartisan progress on huge areas of COVID relief where there's no disagreement. Vaccine distribution funds. Another round of the PPP for hard-hit small businesses. But Democrats blocked it all over their unrelated liberal wish-list." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @ChuckGrassley had not missed a single vote in 27 years. Yesterday he paused that streak, on doctors' orders, while awaiting a COVID test result. The Senate is praying for continued good health for our president pro tempore and looking forward to seeing him again soon." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 18, 2020 Thune: Providing COVID Relief and Confirming Qualified Judges Among Senate Republicans' Top Priorities Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020 Chairs Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Issue Statement on Decision to Cancel Coronavirus Ad Campaign to Help Trump's Reelection Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Mark Warner Sen.Mark Warner
Nov. 18, 2020 Durbin: Instead Of Negotiating Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Legislation, McConnell Focused On Confirming More Under-Qualified Judges Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2020 Senator Booker Proposes $260 Billion Fund to Re-Hire and Keep Educators Employed, Boost Schools' Response to COVID-19, and Serve Students Sen.Cory Booker
Nov. 17, 2020 Chairman Schiff Statement on Trump's Firing of CISA Director Sen.Adam Schiff
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It is alarming and yet unsurprising that President Trump fired Director Krebs after he affirmed that there was no fraud in the 2020 election -- a truth that President Trump refuses to accept." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 17, 2020 DeFazio-Led Bill to Reduce Financial Burdens on States and Communities Facing Disasters amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, including Wildfires and Hurricanes, Passes the House Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump Firing Director Chris Krebs Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Trump Administration Withdrawing U.S. Troops from Afghanistan and Iraq Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 17, 2020 Scalise statement on GAO report about FDA's emergency use authorizations during COVID-19 Rep.Steve Scalise
Nov. 17, 2020 Lofgren Statement On Trump Firing Of CISA Director Krebs Rep.Zoe Lofgren
Nov. 17, 2020 Chairman Thompson Statement on DHS's Latest Attempt to Legitimize Chad Wolf's Role and Actions Rep.Bennie Thompson
Nov. 17, 2020 Chairs Thompson and Underwood Statement on Trump Firing Chris Krebs Rep.Bennie Thompson, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm speaking live on the Senate floor about the recent nationwide surge in COVID-19 infections & the urgent need for Congress to pass a meaningful relief bill. Watch here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Reed: Don't Let U.S. National Security Become a Casualty of Trump's Wounded Ego Sen.Jack Reed
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @wolfblitzer on @CNNSitRoom shortly to discuss rising COVID-19 cases and the Republican response to President Trump's refusal to concede. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is surging in every single state in America and Republicans are too busy trying to soothe the President's sore ego to do anything about it. Well the election is over & Pres. Trump lost by more than 5 million votes--it's time we get back to work for the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden urged Senate Republicans to finally pass a comprehensive COVID-relief bill like the HEROES Act. Because our country deserves a COVID-relief bill that meets the needs of Americans. Democrats will not stop fighting to help the American people in this crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "The election is over. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be President and Vice President. Donald Trump and the Senate GOP continuing to deny reality is holding Americans back. COVID is surging. Small businesses & families are struggling. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are facing a dark winter caused by the COVID crisis. We cannot afford for more delay. To Senate Republicans: Joe Biden has won. Stop denying reality. Stop deliberately, recklessly sowing doubt about our democratic process. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2020 Oregon Delegation Urges Fema to Assume 100 Percent Cost Share for Wildfire Impacts Sen.Jeff Merkley
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Another Democrat demand that's blocked bipartisan aid: The fixation on a massive slush fund for state & city govt's, unlinked from COVID need. Some states are taking in more tax revenue this fall than they did before the pandemic. It's struggling families who need urgent help." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans aren't giving up on targeted #COVID relief, but so far Democrats have shown no willingness for compromise. I hope that changes. Republicans will continue to invite our Democrat colleagues to work with us to find a middle ground." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, for the second Monday in a row, we received tremendous news about the prospects for a COVID vaccine. Moderna announced its COVID vaccine is over 90% effective -- raising the possibility that not one but two COVID vaccines may be available in the very near future." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Gillibrand Calls On HHS, CDC To Strengthen Ultra-Cold Storage Infrastructure Needed To Ship, Handle, And Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine Sen.Brian Schatz, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Oregon Delegation Urges FEMA to Assume 100 Percent Cost Share for Wildfire Impacts Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Hate crimes are on the rise across the United States. Republicans in Congress must do more to address this growing crisis. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act with @RepSchneider passed the House unanimously--but Sen. McConnell has refused to bring it up for a vote in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We're facing a health workforce crisis as our doctors & nurses grapple w/ this unrelenting pandemic. @marcorubio & I have a bill to address these health care shortages--but we need Sen. McConnell to finally join Dems to negotiate a bipartisan relief deal." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We have reached the gravest moment of this pandemic. We need to help w/ unemployment relief, small business & restaurant relief, aid to state & local govts, more testing, a helping hand to families, and logistical help for vaccine distro. The Senate must pass COVID relief NOW." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: The election is over. Donald Trump lost. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be the next President and Vice President of the United States. We must focus on COVID. The Senate must pass the HEROES Act now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "COVID cases have skyrocketed to over 150,000 Americans per day. We are recording over 1 million new COVID cases per week. It is past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Today, President-elect Biden urged Senate Republicans to finally pass the HEROES Act. Because our country deserves a COVID-relief bill that meets the needs of the American people. Democrats will not stop fighting to help Americans in this crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "It's been two weeks since Senator McConnell said he was in charge of negotiating the next COVID-relief bill, and he still hasn't spoken to Speaker Pelosi or me. To Senator McConnell: The American people need relief now. It's long past time for the Senate to pass the HEROES Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "More huge news this morning in COVID-19 vaccine development. The kinds of headlines we've longed for. But we must stay careful for the next weeks and months. Wear our masks. Keep social distance. We've come this far and victory is in sight. Let's not surrender to the virus now." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The American people want action on COVID relief. They want action on unemployment, rent relief, small business support, funds for state and local governments now being crushed under the case counts, and more. To Senate Republicans: We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The House passed the HEROES Act 6 months ago Senate Democrats have been fighting for action But Sen. McConnell and Senate Republicans have refused to lift a finger on COVID relief and even refused to take part in negotiations It's past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Adam Smith Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 14, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: Americans need help to fight the COVID crisis. We don't have time for games. We must pass the HEROES Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Health Care Heroes across America have been risking their lives for months in the fight against COVID-19. It's on all of us to do our part for them by wearing a mask & social distancing. Together we can help save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell needs to face reality and work with Democrats to pass comprehensive COVID-19 relief. Infections & hospitalizations are skyrocketing across the country--we can't afford to keep waiting on health & economic assistance any longer." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "With the #COVID19 pandemic, there has never been a more important time to make sure you have good health coverage. Take advantage of the 2021 open enrollment period by going to http://healthcare.gov today to find a plan that fits you best." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @chucktodd on @MSNBC soon to discuss President-elect Biden's transition process and the surge in COVID-19 cases across the US. Make sure to tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2020 Cortez Masto Applauds $1.6 Million in Emergency Funds to Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 13, 2020 Sen. Lee Introduces Bill to Protect Americans from Attack Drones Sen.Mike Lee
Nov. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Cortez Masto, Hirono, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Urging DHS to Increase Air Travel Safety and Support Tourism Industry and Workforce During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Jack Reed, ...
Nov. 13, 2020 NM Delegation Announces Over $15.5 Million in DHS Grants to Expand COVID-19 Treatment, Medical Supplies Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is putting the health of Americans and our national security at further risk by refusing to provide President-elect Joe Biden and his transition team with critical information. This obstruction must end." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2020 Letter to Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Honorable Tom Udall, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Feinstein, Bennet, Colleagues Urge Appropriators to Fund Wildfire Recovery in the West Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $43 Million In Federal Funding For New York City COVID-19 Emergency Management Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Rosen Announces American Hospital Association Endorsement of Her Bipartisan Legislation to Study the Full Health Impacts of COVID-19 Sen.Jacky Rosen
Nov. 12, 2020 Chairman Thompson Statement on Reports Trump May Fire Top Cybersecurity Leadership Rep.Bennie Thompson
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. has shattered new single-day records for COVID-19 cases almost every day this month. Senate Republicans need to get their priorities straight--stop boycotting negotiations & join us to provide health resources & economic relief NOW." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020 President Expected to Sign Thune-Smith Bill to Ease Application Process for the Impact Aid Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Tina Smith, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "To Senate Republicans: Joe Biden will be the next President. Kamala Harris will be the next VP. It is past time to get to work for the American people. Americans need help to fight the COVID crisis. We don't have time for games. We must pass the Heroes Act in the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "This week's news on a COVID-19 vaccine was incredibly promising. All of us have to keep up commonsense precautions in the meantime. The virus is spreading quickly in Kentucky and nationwide, and it doesn't care whether we've gotten bored with wearing masks or social distancing." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 12, 2020 Johnson Applauds Senate Passage of Impact Aid Bill Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "My thoughts & prayers go out to the lives lost due to #COVID19 at LaSalle Veterans Home, which is grappling with a significant outbreak. My office is in contact w/ the Gov's office and is ready to help in any way possible. Praying for a quick recovery for the residents & staff." Sen.Dick Durbin
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