| March 28, 2021
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Tweet - "Under current law--the DOJ can act now to tackle the rising threat of untraceable, undetectable ghost guns. These ghost guns are bought and sold in pieces or kits and come without background checks or serial numbers. The DOJ can close this dangerous loophole in our gun laws now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 27, 2021
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Tweet - "A modern and more accessible transit system is vital to MTA's recovery and New York's recovery. MTA is submitting a grant application to the FTA for a series of elevator projects at subway stops. The FTA must approve the MTA's application to make the stations more accessible!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 26, 2021
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Rep. Jeffries Statement On The Stop Asian Hate Virtual Day of Action
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 26, 2021
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Rubio, Gillibrand Introduce Landmark Burn Pits Legislation to Help Veterans
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 26, 2021
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Gillibrand And Member Of White House Council Of Economic Advisors Highlight Efforts In American Rescue Plan To Reduce Child Poverty, Help Women And Families Recover From Economic Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 26, 2021
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Velázquez Reintroduces Bill to Address Discriminatory Housing Lending Practices
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 26, 2021
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $400 Million In Federal Funding For 63 Community Health Centers Across New York State
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 26, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Jeffrey Zients, White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator - Tonko Urges Biden Administration to Include Doctors' Offices in COVID Vaccine Rollout
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| March 26, 2021
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Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Expand Emergency Broadband Benefit Access
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 26, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Booker, Brown, Bennet, Wyden, Warnock Lead Senate Democrats in Push to Make Critical Tax Cuts for Workers & Families Permanent in Next Recovery Bill
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 26, 2021
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Tonko Introducing Bill to Spark U.S. Clean Energy Manufacturing
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| March 26, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - 33 Congressional Black Caucus Members Join Bowman in Calling on Biden to Choose Baradaran for OCC
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| March 26, 2021
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Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, Marco Rubio Introduce Landmark Burn Pits Legislation, Championed By Congressman Raul Ruiz In The House; Announce April 13th Press Conference With Jon Stewart And Veterans Advocates
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 26, 2021
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Tonko Joins Bipartisan Group Introducing Legislation to Plant 1.2 Billion Trees
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| March 26, 2021
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New Report Finds Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents Targeting AAPI Individuals in Last Year -- Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 26, 2021
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Tweet - "Last night, the Senate did three good things: --Prevented a 2% cut to Medicare --Extended PPP for small businesses --Set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate And there's so much more to do on voting rights, economy and climate, and gun safety."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 26, 2021
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Tweet - "Today is a National Day of Action and Healing Abuse, prejudice, violence against Asian Americans is on the rise We can't lose our vigilance against the forces of hate, bigotry, discrimination That's why I set up a vote on the COVID Hate Crimes Bill to help #StopAsianHate"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 26, 2021
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Fitzpatrick, Gottheimer, Stefanik, Murphy, Kelly, Kim, Herrera Beutler, Evans Introduce Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| March 26, 2021
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $400 Million In Federal Funding For 63 Community Health Centers Across New York State
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 26, 2021
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Tweet - "We saw it in Georgia last night. We see it across the country. A concerted, nationwide, and racist effort by Republican state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2021
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Rubio, Risch Introduce Bill to Support Small Business Manufacturing and Innovation
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Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
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| March 25, 2021
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Chairman Nadler Joins Rep. Lieu and Sen. Booker to Introduce Bill to Curb Money Bail
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Across the country, the Republicans seem to believe that the best strategy for winning elections is to try to prevent the other side from voting. That's not democracy. The Senate will pass the #ForThePeople Act to fight this voter suppression and protect democracy for all."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2021
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Reps. Nadler and Matsui Lead Letter to President Biden Calling for Large-Scale Flood Protection Investments in Upcoming Infrastructure Plan
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 25, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Menendez, Booker Push for $55B in Capital Investments for Northeast Corrdior
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 25, 2021
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Congressmembers Suozzi, Bowman, and Jones Join Forces With County Executive Latimer to Push for Repeal of Salt Cap: "we Are in a Battle to Save New York!"
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| March 25, 2021
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Rep. Lieu, Chairman Nadler and Sen Booker Introduce Bill to Curb Money Bail
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 25, 2021
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Congressman Morelle Announces Nearly $25 Million for Local Community Health Centers to Distribute Covid-19 Vaccine
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Last week, the Judiciary Committee held the first hearing on the #EqualityAct This landmark legislation would enshrine as law that no American shall be denied justice based on their gender or sexual orientation We're working to pass it, because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "My Clean Cars for America initiative would accelerate our transition to all-clean vehicles, a serious breakthrough in our fight against climate change. I'm so proud it's part of President Biden's plan to #BuildBackBetter."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2021
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Sanders and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Rigged Tax Code as Inequality Increases
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 25, 2021
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Stefanik Announces Nearly $2 Million for St. Lawrence County Head Start Projects
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Since Day 1 of COVID: I've fought for FEMA to pay 100% of NY's pandemic costs Trump refused but we didn't stop fighting, and now we convinced President Biden to do the right thing! Today I'm announcing $200M from FEMA for NY hospitals, public housing, more More is on the way!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Trump derailed the Gateway tunnel project in spite But at my urging--the Biden admin will move forward with the Environmental Impact Statement It's great news @SecretaryPete is bulldozing the roadblocks to the new Gateway tunnel It's critical to our regional & national economy"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2021
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Senator Heinrich, Majority Leader Schumer, Senators King, Markey, and Representative DeGette Lead Their Colleagues In Introducing Resolution To Reinstate Methane Emissions Standards To Protect Public Health, Tackle Climate Crisis
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Since 2012--the GA GOP has closed more than 200 polling places. Voters in mostly Black precincts now wait 8X LONGER to vote than voters in mostly white precincts. Now the GOP makes it a crime to give water to people standing in long lines THEY CREATED. Despicable! We will act."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Today would be a great day for President Biden and Vice President Harris to #CancelStudentDebt."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Today is the 110th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire in which 146 workers died. The tragedy horrified America and galvanized workers to pass the first occupational safety laws. We continue their fight by working to pass the #PROAct in the Senate."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2021
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After Schumer Push For CDC Blitz To Educate, Conduct Outreach & Build More Confidence In Effective Covid Vax Across City & State, Senator Announces $3 Billion Is Being Deployed--With New York To See Sizable Share; Funds Will Be Critical To Vax Efforts
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "This Senate passed the #AmericanRescuePlan to fight the COVID health and economic crisis. And this Senate will take action on Civil rights and voting rights Economic recovery, jobs, and the climate crisis Health and gun safety"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan is the historic relief our families and our communities need. It will have an immense impact. Here's what it means for you."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan delivers: A significant reduction in child poverty The single largest investment in K-12 education and Native communities--ever Significant help for Black farmers A lifeline to small businesses Historic levels of housing assistance And more"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "This Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence in this country. I will put a bill to help stop gun violence on the floor of the Senate."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Today, I announced the Senate will vote on @MazieHirono's and @RepGraceMeng's COVID Hate Crimes Bill. It will give the Justice Department--and local communities--crucial tools to fight the wave of racist violence we've seen against Asian Americans. We will act to #StopAsianHate."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2021
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Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 24, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Gillibrand, Bennet Announce Guidelines For "Health Force' Program And Call For Equitable Hiring In Underserved Communities
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 24, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm proud to work with @SenBooker and @RonWyden on legislation for comprehensive marijuana reform. To end the federal prohibition on marijuana To make criminal justice reforms To ensure equity for communities impacted by the War on Drugs"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2021
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Tweet - "We grieve with Colorado, with Georgia, and with those across America whose lives have been forever marred by gun violence. We cannot accept this as normal. Make no mistake: This Senate will act to address the epidemic of gun violence and #StopAsianHate in this country."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2021
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Tweet - "The Judiciary Committee yesterday heard from witnesses about proposals to reduce gun violence The stories are heartbreaking I will put legislation to address gun violence on the floor of the Senate This Senate will act to address this epidemic"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2021
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Video Release: Rules Committee Holds First Senate Hearing on For the People Act, Legislation Merkley is Leading to Strengthen Democracy, Make It Easier to Vote, and End Influence of Dark Money in Politics
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Student loan debt has more than doubled over the past decade and has disproportionately burdened people of color. President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt to help close the racial wealth gap."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Sonia Jimenez, Deputy Administrator of the USDA Specialty Crop Program - Stefanik Leads Letter to Usda Seeking Clarification for Onion Growers
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Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
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| March 24, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Tonko Presses USDA on Unfair Distribution of COVID Aid for Capital Region Farms
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| March 24, 2021
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Tweet - "There is a nationwide effort to limit the right to vote GOP state legislatures have seized on Trump's "big lie" about the election & introduced over 250 bills aimed at tightening voting rules It smacks of Jim Crow We're working to pass the #ForThePeople Act to renew Democracy"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Today is #EqualPayDay. It symbolizes how far women must work into this year just to earn the same as a man earned last year. It is long past time for equal pay for equal work. We are working to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act in this Senate to make fair pay a reality for ALL."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2021
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Meng and Espaillat Announce Community Project Funding in Fiscal Year 2022 to Help Local Communities
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| March 24, 2021
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Nomination of Rachel Leland Levine
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2021
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For the People Act of 2021
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2021
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With The Current Federal Eviction Moratorium Set To Expire On March 31, Schumer Delivers Over $1 Billion In Rental Assistance For Ny Workers & Families
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Democracy is sacrosanct Voting rights must be inviolable And if we in Congress have to pass a law or amend the Constitution of the United States to ensure government works for our citizens, that's what we should do #S1--the #ForThePeople Act--will be a priority in this Congress"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2021
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Tweet - "This is the first committee meeting I attended as Majority Leader There is a nationwide effort by GOP-led state legislatures to limit the right of American citizens to vote--especially Americans of color It smacks of Jim Crow The #ForThePeople Act is a priority in this Congress"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2021
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Tweet - "America needs the #ForThePeople Act It'll combat voter suppression efforts by GOP state legislatures It'll limit dark money from big special interests empowered by Citizens United It'll root out corruption in Washington And much more"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2021
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Schumer, Ocasio-Cortez Announce Critical New Details On FEMA Funeral Assistance Program
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2021
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Letter to Labor Secretary Walsh - Democrats Outline Unemployment Insurance Technology Priorities for American Rescue Plan Funds
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 24, 2021
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Gun Violence
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2021
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Schumer Announces Historic $35 Million Federal Investment To Build The Center For Discovery's Children's Specialty Hospital; Senator Says Surge Of Federal $$$ Will Bring First-Of-Its-Kind Children's Hospital To NY, Increase Access For NY's Children And Families & Will Create +400 Jobs In The Hudson Valley
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Instead of the Republican Party trying to win back voters they lost in this election, they're trying to disenfranchise voters. The #ForThePeople Act is a priority of this Congress to fight this and renew Democracy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 23, 2021
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Letter to Deputy Administrator Dominic Mancini, Office of Management and Budget - Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Urge the Office of Management and Budget to Reconsider Change That Could Harm Mid-Sized Towns
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 23, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rep. Mace Condemns Pelosi Effort to Overturn Certified Iowa House Race
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Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
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| March 23, 2021
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Letter to Dominic Mancini, Deputy Administrator of Office of Management and Budget - Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Urge OMB to Reconsider Change That Could Harm Mid-Sized Towns
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 23, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General - Meijer, Colleagues Call for Investigation into Biden's Border Wall Freeze
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Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
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| March 23, 2021
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Tweet - "The shooting in Boulder comes just after another tragedy in Atlanta where 8 were killed in a string of shootings, 6 of whom were of Asian descent We have a responsibility to do more than just speak out We will take action to address the epidemic of gun violence & #StopAsianHate"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 23, 2021
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Tweet - "My heart goes out to the people of Boulder and the families of those who lost their lives. This unrelenting epidemic of gun violence steals innocent lives with alarming regularity in America. I will bring universal background checks legislation to the Senate floor"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 23, 2021
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Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Bergman, Hasc Republicans Urge President Biden on Nuclear Modernization
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| March 23, 2021
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Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing today on several commonsense proposals to help stop gun violence. This Senate will address the epidemic of gun violence in this country."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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