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Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The President won't condemn white supremacist groups, the leading cause of domestic terrorism, because they are his followers. This is an outrage and everyone--Republicans and Democrats--has an obligation to speak up." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "I applaud @RepBonnie's tenacious efforts to address the rise in Black youth suicides. Her hearings, meetings & public events have informed this legislation and shined a light on the need for more funding and research to prevent these needless tragedies." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Oversight Chairs Condemn Trump Administration on Cancellation of Diversity, Anti-Racism Training Rep. Donald Beyer, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Experts Warn Oversight Subcommittee that White Supremacist Infiltration of Law Enforcement Poses a Threat to Cops, Communities Rep. Jamie Raskin
Sept. 29, 2020 As Local News Organizations Across The Country Struggle To Stay In Business, Klobuchar, Schatz, Bennet Introduce New Legislation To Bolster Local Journalism Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump was asked to condemn white supremacy. He refused. He told white supremacists to "stand back and stand by." President Trump is a national disgrace, and Americans will not stand for it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "If Judge Barrett is confirmed, a far-right majority on the court could turn back the clock on health care, women's rights, workers' rights, voting rights, civil rights, LGBTQ+ rights, environmental protections, DACA, and more. Democrats are fighting for the American people." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to Jeri Williams, Chief of the Phoenix Police Department, Danielle Outlaw, Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department, Major Reuben Ramirez, Internal Affairs Division for the Dallas Police Department, Colonel John Hayden, Jr., Commissioner of the St. Louis Police Department, Osborne Robinson, Commissioner of the York City Police Department, Craig Kingsbury, Chief of the Twin Falls Police Department, Mike Gudgel, Chief of the Denison Police Department, and Peyton Grinnell, Sheriff of Lake County - Subcommittee Seeks Documents in Investigation of White Supremacists Infiltrating Law Enforcement Agencies Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's going to be very hard to argue that Judge Barrett is not qualified for the Supreme Court. She respects the Constitution, law, and precedent. She is vigilant about making sure they are applied in an even-handed way -- exactly the kind of justice you would want" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 27, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: My Constitutional Duty Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2020 Heinrich Statement On Trump Supreme Court Nomination Sen. Martin Heinrich
Sept. 26, 2020 Jayapal on the Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 26, 2020 Rep. Johnson Conducts Oversight Visit of Irwin Detention Center in South Georgia Rep. Hank Johnson
Sept. 26, 2020 Judge Amy Coney Barrett Will Apply the Rule of Law, Not Rewrite It Rep. Barry Loudermilk
Sept. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader in the United States Senate - Senator Hawley Calls on Schumer, Democrats to Reject Attacks on Supreme Court Justice Nominee Amy Coney Barrett's Faith Sen. Josh Hawley
Sept. 26, 2020 Graves Applauds Nomination Of Judge Amy Coney Barrett To Serve On U.S. Supreme Court Rep. Sam Graves
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - E&C Leaders Demand Answers for EPA's Suspension of Environmental Justice & Racism Sensitivity Job Trainings Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel to the President - Booker Leads Senate Judiciary Democrats Demanding Answers from Trump Administration Officials on Executive Order Banning Anti-Bias Training for Federal Agencies and Contractors Sen. Chris Coons, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Hyde-Smith Cosponsored Senate-Passed Resolution Defending Constitutionality of Pledge of Allegiance Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her life in pursuit of America's highest ideal--equal justice under the law. She won major victories against gender discrimination, making our nation a better place for us all. She will be dearly missed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Congressman Mfume, Congressional Black Caucus Introduce Jobs and Justice Act of 2020 Rep. Kweisi Mfume
Sept. 24, 2020 Congressman Cohen Presides at Hearing on Oversight of the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Rep. Steve Cohen
Sept. 24, 2020 Waters Calls on Trump Administration to Rescind Rule that Makes It Harder to Prove Discrimination in Housing Rep. Maxine Waters
Sept. 24, 2020 García, DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Expanding Representation at HHS Act of 2020 Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 24, 2020 Rep. Ted Budd Sponsors Proposal to Cap SCOTUS at 9 Justices Sen. Ted Budd
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Exactly. The peaceful transition of power is a fundamental principle of our democracy. Republicans believe in the rule of law, & we believe in the Constitution. The Constitution is very clear about what happens after the election." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Breonna Taylor's life mattered Breonna Taylor deserves justice Her family deserves justice This is a harrowing display of our broken system We need comprehensive policing reform now As a first step, the Senate must immediately pass the House-passed #JusticeInPolicing Act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "We must bring lasting change to our police departments. It is the change that protesters and the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and Daniel Prude are still waiting for. As a first step, the Senate must pass the #JusticeInPolicing Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "This should send a shiver down the spine of every American. The President of the United States is testing the very foundation of our democracy. The American people should be convinced that this President does not feel beholden to the Constitution." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Congressman García Condemns Verdict Reached on the Police Officers who Killed Breonna Taylor Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Chairman Scott Calls on Secretary DeVos to Reinstate Obama-Era School Discipline Guidance, Address Systemic Racism in Education Rep. Bobby Scott
Sept. 23, 2020 Congresswoman Moore Provisions Included in Congressional Black Caucus' Jobs and Justice Act of 2020 Rep. Gwen Moore
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Padilla, California Secretary of State - Harder Pushes CA Secretary of State to Ensure Nursing Home Residents' Votes Are Counted this Election Rep. Josh Harder
Sept. 23, 2020 Adams Statement on the Grand Jury Indictment in Kentucky Rep. Alma Adams
Sept. 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On Grand Jury Ruling In Breonna Taylor Case Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Ranking Member Cantwell Warns of Privacy Implications of New SCOTUS Justice, Urges Passage of Privacy Bill With Strong Consumer Protections Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "This is wrong. Breonna Taylor's life mattered. She deserves justice. Her family deserves justice. Unjust laws produce unjust outcomes. This must end. The Senate must pass the Justice in Policing Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "True justice for Breonna Taylor would mean that she would still be alive today. The fact that even accountability for her death remains in question is wrong. The status quo is unacceptable when it comes to matters of race and policing in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Peters and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Unplug Internet "Kill Switch' and Protect Civil Liberties Sen. Gary Peters, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic is having a disproportionate impact on Latino families. We need proper testing & tracing in every community, greater assistance for essential workers, and we must eliminate bias in health care." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Evans: House Passes CROWN Act to Ban Hairstyle Discrimination Rep. Dwight Evans
Sept. 22, 2020 Rep. Johnson Holds Hearing on How Special Interests Threaten Judicial Independence Rep. Hank Johnson
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Rewarding Democrats' tactics now would not stop their attacks on our institutions. Their threats predate this new vacancy by over a year. Their recklessness only underscores the importance that we do our job and confirm a nominee who truly respects the Constitution." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are taking over the Senate floor tonight to demand Republicans honor RBG's last wish instead of rushing through a Justice who'll undermine her legacy Dems will not stop fighting for a woman's right to choose, marriage equality, workers' rights, voting rights, and more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Health care Pre-existing condition protections A woman's right to choose Marriage equality Workers' rights Labor rights Voting rights Civil rights Climate change More Democrats won't stop fighting for Americans' rights and to honor Justice Ginsburg's legacy & last wish." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I took to the floor with Democrats to demand the Senate honor the legacy and last wishes of RBG Not turn the clock back on a woman's right to choose on marriage equality on joining a union on health care GOP blocked our resolution--Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2020 Reed-Whitehouse Statement on Providence Rally Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Booker Leads Judiciary Democrats Pressing Barr on Reports of Rollback of Anti-Bias Training at Justice Department Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "RBG's death leaves a Supreme Court vacancy that puts everything on the line--the right to health care, a woman's right to choose, voting rights, more. And by all rights, Senator McConnell and Senate GOP have no right to fill this seat. Dems are fighting to honor RBG's last wish." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with @RepAOC at James Madison HS--Ruth Bader Ginsburg's alma mater, my alma mater. We are fighting to honor RBG's last wish. Everything Americans value is at stake. Health care, women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, workers' rights, civil rights, climate change, and more." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The President won't condemn white supremacist groups, the leading cause of domestic terrorism, because they are his followers. This is an outrage and everyone--Republicans and Democrats--has an obligation to speak up." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "I applaud @RepBonnie's tenacious efforts to address the rise in Black youth suicides. Her hearings, meetings & public events have informed this legislation and shined a light on the need for more funding and research to prevent these needless tragedies." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Oversight Chairs Condemn Trump Administration on Cancellation of Diversity, Anti-Racism Training Rep.Donald Beyer, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Experts Warn Oversight Subcommittee that White Supremacist Infiltration of Law Enforcement Poses a Threat to Cops, Communities Rep.Jamie Raskin
Sept. 29, 2020 As Local News Organizations Across The Country Struggle To Stay In Business, Klobuchar, Schatz, Bennet Introduce New Legislation To Bolster Local Journalism Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump was asked to condemn white supremacy. He refused. He told white supremacists to "stand back and stand by." President Trump is a national disgrace, and Americans will not stand for it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "If Judge Barrett is confirmed, a far-right majority on the court could turn back the clock on health care, women's rights, workers' rights, voting rights, civil rights, LGBTQ+ rights, environmental protections, DACA, and more. Democrats are fighting for the American people." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to Jeri Williams, Chief of the Phoenix Police Department, Danielle Outlaw, Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department, Major Reuben Ramirez, Internal Affairs Division for the Dallas Police Department, Colonel John Hayden, Jr., Commissioner of the St. Louis Police Department, Osborne Robinson, Commissioner of the York City Police Department, Craig Kingsbury, Chief of the Twin Falls Police Department, Mike Gudgel, Chief of the Denison Police Department, and Peyton Grinnell, Sheriff of Lake County - Subcommittee Seeks Documents in Investigation of White Supremacists Infiltrating Law Enforcement Agencies Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's going to be very hard to argue that Judge Barrett is not qualified for the Supreme Court. She respects the Constitution, law, and precedent. She is vigilant about making sure they are applied in an even-handed way -- exactly the kind of justice you would want" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 27, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: My Constitutional Duty Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2020 Heinrich Statement On Trump Supreme Court Nomination Sen.Martin Heinrich
Sept. 26, 2020 Jayapal on the Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 26, 2020 Rep. Johnson Conducts Oversight Visit of Irwin Detention Center in South Georgia Rep.Hank Johnson
Sept. 26, 2020 Judge Amy Coney Barrett Will Apply the Rule of Law, Not Rewrite It Rep.Barry Loudermilk
Sept. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader in the United States Senate - Senator Hawley Calls on Schumer, Democrats to Reject Attacks on Supreme Court Justice Nominee Amy Coney Barrett's Faith Sen.Josh Hawley
Sept. 26, 2020 Graves Applauds Nomination Of Judge Amy Coney Barrett To Serve On U.S. Supreme Court Rep.Sam Graves
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - E&C Leaders Demand Answers for EPA's Suspension of Environmental Justice & Racism Sensitivity Job Trainings Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel to the President - Booker Leads Senate Judiciary Democrats Demanding Answers from Trump Administration Officials on Executive Order Banning Anti-Bias Training for Federal Agencies and Contractors Sen.Chris Coons, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Hyde-Smith Cosponsored Senate-Passed Resolution Defending Constitutionality of Pledge of Allegiance Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her life in pursuit of America's highest ideal--equal justice under the law. She won major victories against gender discrimination, making our nation a better place for us all. She will be dearly missed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Congressman Mfume, Congressional Black Caucus Introduce Jobs and Justice Act of 2020 Rep.Kweisi Mfume
Sept. 24, 2020 Congressman Cohen Presides at Hearing on Oversight of the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Rep.Steve Cohen
Sept. 24, 2020 Waters Calls on Trump Administration to Rescind Rule that Makes It Harder to Prove Discrimination in Housing Rep.Maxine Waters
Sept. 24, 2020 García, DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Expanding Representation at HHS Act of 2020 Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 24, 2020 Rep. Ted Budd Sponsors Proposal to Cap SCOTUS at 9 Justices Sen.Ted Budd
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Exactly. The peaceful transition of power is a fundamental principle of our democracy. Republicans believe in the rule of law, & we believe in the Constitution. The Constitution is very clear about what happens after the election." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Breonna Taylor's life mattered Breonna Taylor deserves justice Her family deserves justice This is a harrowing display of our broken system We need comprehensive policing reform now As a first step, the Senate must immediately pass the House-passed #JusticeInPolicing Act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "We must bring lasting change to our police departments. It is the change that protesters and the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and Daniel Prude are still waiting for. As a first step, the Senate must pass the #JusticeInPolicing Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "This should send a shiver down the spine of every American. The President of the United States is testing the very foundation of our democracy. The American people should be convinced that this President does not feel beholden to the Constitution." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Congressman García Condemns Verdict Reached on the Police Officers who Killed Breonna Taylor Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Chairman Scott Calls on Secretary DeVos to Reinstate Obama-Era School Discipline Guidance, Address Systemic Racism in Education Rep.Bobby Scott
Sept. 23, 2020 Congresswoman Moore Provisions Included in Congressional Black Caucus' Jobs and Justice Act of 2020 Rep.Gwen Moore
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Padilla, California Secretary of State - Harder Pushes CA Secretary of State to Ensure Nursing Home Residents' Votes Are Counted this Election Rep.Josh Harder
Sept. 23, 2020 Adams Statement on the Grand Jury Indictment in Kentucky Rep.Alma Adams
Sept. 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On Grand Jury Ruling In Breonna Taylor Case Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Ranking Member Cantwell Warns of Privacy Implications of New SCOTUS Justice, Urges Passage of Privacy Bill With Strong Consumer Protections Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "This is wrong. Breonna Taylor's life mattered. She deserves justice. Her family deserves justice. Unjust laws produce unjust outcomes. This must end. The Senate must pass the Justice in Policing Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "True justice for Breonna Taylor would mean that she would still be alive today. The fact that even accountability for her death remains in question is wrong. The status quo is unacceptable when it comes to matters of race and policing in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Peters and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Unplug Internet "Kill Switch' and Protect Civil Liberties Sen.Gary Peters, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic is having a disproportionate impact on Latino families. We need proper testing & tracing in every community, greater assistance for essential workers, and we must eliminate bias in health care." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Evans: House Passes CROWN Act to Ban Hairstyle Discrimination Rep.Dwight Evans
Sept. 22, 2020 Rep. Johnson Holds Hearing on How Special Interests Threaten Judicial Independence Rep.Hank Johnson
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Rewarding Democrats' tactics now would not stop their attacks on our institutions. Their threats predate this new vacancy by over a year. Their recklessness only underscores the importance that we do our job and confirm a nominee who truly respects the Constitution." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are taking over the Senate floor tonight to demand Republicans honor RBG's last wish instead of rushing through a Justice who'll undermine her legacy Dems will not stop fighting for a woman's right to choose, marriage equality, workers' rights, voting rights, and more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Health care Pre-existing condition protections A woman's right to choose Marriage equality Workers' rights Labor rights Voting rights Civil rights Climate change More Democrats won't stop fighting for Americans' rights and to honor Justice Ginsburg's legacy & last wish." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I took to the floor with Democrats to demand the Senate honor the legacy and last wishes of RBG Not turn the clock back on a woman's right to choose on marriage equality on joining a union on health care GOP blocked our resolution--Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2020 Reed-Whitehouse Statement on Providence Rally Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Booker Leads Judiciary Democrats Pressing Barr on Reports of Rollback of Anti-Bias Training at Justice Department Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "RBG's death leaves a Supreme Court vacancy that puts everything on the line--the right to health care, a woman's right to choose, voting rights, more. And by all rights, Senator McConnell and Senate GOP have no right to fill this seat. Dems are fighting to honor RBG's last wish." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with @RepAOC at James Madison HS--Ruth Bader Ginsburg's alma mater, my alma mater. We are fighting to honor RBG's last wish. Everything Americans value is at stake. Health care, women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, workers' rights, civil rights, climate change, and more." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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