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Oct. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats To Attorney General Barr: Drop Lawsuit To Gut The Affordable Care Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Let me repeat: According to the Washington Post, Sen. McConnell warned the White House against making a deal on a COVID bill before the election It's abundantly clear that he's just holding partisan show votes Democrats will not stop fighting for the HEROES Act and real relief" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "72% of Americans support another $2 trillion stimulus package. That means 72% of Americans support Democrats' plan to provide comprehensive COVID relief. It is long past time for Senate Republicans to listen to Americans and act on the HEROES Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 STEFANIK RECEIVES FRIEND OF FARM BUREAU AWARD Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP COVID bill doesn't get the job done for the American people Nothing for American families Nothing to help keep Americans in their homes Nothing for Americans who have lost their jobs Democrats are fighting to pass the HEROES Act to give Americans real relief" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett's record clearly shows that she would vote to strike down the ACA and overturn Roe. A vote for Judge Barrett is a vote to rip health care from millions. It's a vote to vastly curtail women's reproductive freedoms. Democrats will not stop fighting for health care." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP bill on PPP is inadequate for hard-hit, underserved small biz There's no dedicated relief for minority-owned businesses, restaurants, theaters, music venues, all nonprofits, more Dems are fighting to pass the HEROES Act to give small businesses the help they need" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 20th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will work to force action in the Senate on the HEROES Act. The HEROES Act will deliver actual COVID relief to Americans. Because people are hurting, but as many as 20 GOP Senators don't want to vote for a "dime" more relief. The GOP bill doesn't get the job done." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Gillibrand, Blumenthal Press Armed Service Committees To Pause Implementation Of New Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT); New Test Relies On Flawed Data And Could Undermine Military Readiness Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 20, 2020 Senator Gillibrand, Restaurateurs David Chang And Tom Colicchio Call For Bipartisan Legislation To Help Independent Restaurants Survive Economic Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force - Schumer reveals: Over four years since PFAS discovery in Newburgh drinking water, Stewart cleanup could face indefinite delays if bureaucratic guidelines are misapplied by USAF; Schumer--in letter and direct call to USAF secretary--fights to fund and expedite clean up, now Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 STEFANIK LEADS LETTER REQUESTING EXTENSION OF EVERY KID OUTDOORS PROGRAM Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "After putting the Senate on "pause" for over five months of this COVID crisis: Senator McConnell is now holding partisan show votes on COVID relief He's admitted that as many as 20 GOP Senators don't want to vote for anything Democrats will not stop fighting for the HEROES Act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Notice of Intent to Suspend the Rules Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Relating to ``Community Reinvestment Act Regulations''--motion to Proceed Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Charles P. Rettig Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service - CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE SLAMS IRS FOR ISSUES DISTRIBUTING $1,200 ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS TO AMERICANS Rep. Joe Morelle
Oct. 19, 2020 Senator Gillibrand, Representative Delgado Visit Hudson To Call For Legislation To Create New Loan Program To Help Small Businesses Recover From Months Of Limited Operations Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett on the Supreme Court would be a threat to Americans' rights to: Affordable health care Marry whom they love Join a union Reproductive freedoms Voting Democrats are fighting for Americans' health care and fundamental rights. #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Heinrich, Senate Democrats To American People: Do Not Allow Trump To Undermine Nov. 3 Election Results Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 19, 2020 PROTECT ACT--Motion to Proceed Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "We are not going to have business as usual here in the Senate while the Republicans try to use an illegitimate process to jam through a Supreme Court nominee. Democrats are fighting to stop it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I am forcing a vote tonight to adjourn the Senate until after the November election. The GOP in the middle of a national election is using an illegitimate process to jam through a Supreme Court nominee to rip away health care from millions. Democrats are fighting to stop it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Tonight, I'm forcing action on a vote to undo the Trump admin gutting the Community Reinvestment Act The GOP's made a mockery of the Supreme Court process And we aren't going to have business as usual in the Senate I won't stand by as the Trump admin guts this civil rights law" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I am forcing a vote to adjourn the Senate until after the November election. We are not going to have business as usual here in the Senate while the Republicans try to use an illegitimate process to jam through a Supreme Court nominee." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The principal thing we've learned about Judge Barrett in Senate Republicans' illegitimate Supreme Court process is that she believes that she shouldn't have to answer any question that might upset President Trump. This process is a sham and Democrats will not stop fighting it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett would not say: If voter intimidation is illegal. (It is.) If Congress is empowered to protect the right to vote. (We are.) If the president can unilaterally change the date of the election. (He cannot.) The GOP process is a sham, and Democrats are fighting it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "This is so important. Democrats have been fighting to end this effort by the Trump administration to slash SNAP for hungry families in the middle of a pandemic." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 19th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Letter to Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt - Brown, Khanna, McGovern Lead Over 50 Members Urging Egypt to Free Prisoners of Conscience Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The GOP COVID-relief bill doesn't include funding for rental, housing, or nutrition assistance. It abandons state, local, & tribal governments. It's totally inadequate on funding for testing and tracing, especially given the new spike in cases. We're fighting for real relief." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I just forced a vote to adjourn the Senate until after the November election And we won't stop fighting We aren't going to just have business as usual in the Senate as Republicans try to use an illegitimate process to jam through a Supreme Court nominee" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 STEFANIK STATEMENT ON FURTHER EXTENSION OF NORTHERN BORDER TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Let me be clear: Senate Republicans' COVID-relief bill was unacceptable a month ago. It's still unacceptable now that the crisis has gotten worse. The longer Senator McConnell waits to get serious about relief, the greater the cost to Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 18th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what you can do to help fight for free and fair elections in America: Vote and vote early." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with @SenAmyKlobuchar , @SenSanders , @ChrisMurphyCT , @MartinHeinrich , and @SenDuckworth to make sure Americans know the facts about the 2020 elections Because Trump's been laying the foundation to undermine them Here's what you need to know:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is not a dictator, and Americans will not permit him to be one. Here's what we're doing to fight for free and fair elections and a peaceful transfer of power:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2020 Tweet - "We stand with the women rallying all across New York and America today. We will not stop fighting for Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy. We will not stop fighting for women's rights, for civil rights, for health care, and more. #WomensMarch" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2020 Tweet - "New York lost an hero of environmental justice, Cecil Corbin-Mark. His passion and compassion had a deep impact on all who worked by his side. He championed numerous policy wins that protected the environment, achieved justice, and improved the health of his fellow New Yorkers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2020 Letter to Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Congressman Tim Ryan Demands Answers from Department of Justice, Accountability for Purdue Pharma Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The nightmarish possibility that forced hysterectomies occurred at a DHS facility shocks the conscience and demands answers NOW I called for DHS's Inspector General to investigate the whistleblower complaint, and they now opened an investigation I am fighting for accountability" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2020 Letter to Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Reps. García, Jayapal and Colleagues Urge the DOJ to Toughen Standards for Bank Mergers Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 Statement on The Last Day to Complete the 2020 Census Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter Demanding IRS Disseminate Crucial Information to Nearly Nine Million Low-Income Americans Regarding their $1,200 Economic Impact Payments Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - After Schumer secured $10.7 billion for NY hospitals & providers this Spring, Feds now reverse course, threaten ability for funding to be used for crippling lost revenues; as NY hospitals face reduced services & potential closures, Schumer demands Feds immediately issue new guidance allowing $$$ for lost revenues to protect hospitals & thousands of NY patients Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I just joined @NIHB1 to hear from Tribal leaders and talk #WhatsAtStake as Republicans jam through their nominee to end the ACA We need to hear from Native voices: If you have a #NativeHealth story, share your story using #ACAStories2020 We won't stop fighting for #NativeHealth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Blumenthal and Senate Democrats just forced a vote in Judiciary to demand this sham process be stopped. But Senator Graham and the Senate Republicans voted to keep moving full speed ahead to rip away health care from millions of Americans in the middle of a pandemic." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2020 Tweet - "A vote by any Senator for Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a vote to take away health care from so many New Yorkers and so many Americans in the middle of the COVID pandemic. Democrats will not stop fighting for health care. #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats just denied Republicans the quorum they needed in Judiciary. But Senator Graham just further proved the illegitimacy of this sham process by AGAIN breaking the rules to ram through a justice to rip away health care from millions in the middle of a pandemic." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2020 Tweet - "He's lying. If President Trump tested negative the day of debate, he'd have said so." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2020 Tonko Announces $586K for New York State Police Rep. Paul Tonko
Oct. 15, 2020 Letter to Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary David Bernhardt - Feinstein, Van Hollen, Carper, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Stop Rollback of Protections for Migratory Birds Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 14, 2020 After relentless advocacy & securing over $100 million, Schumer announces latest completion of major moderization project at the Lewiston-Queenston bridge; senator says newly completed processing facility will improve security and enhance flow of commerce once border re-opens Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 14, 2020 CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE FIGHTS TO ENSURE FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO FOOD SECURITY Rep. Joe Morelle
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress - Menendez, Colleagues Call on Library of Congress to Recognize Armenian Genocide Despite Trump Administration's Denial Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Make no mistake: A vote by any Senator for Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a vote to rip away health care from millions in the middle of the COVID pandemic. Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans' health care. #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 14, 2020 Schumer: Long Island families with pre-existing health conditions have deep worry about healthcare decision now headed to Supreme Court; more than 1.2 million LI'ers 64 years old & younger have pre-existing health conditions (including COVID); senator makes case for coverage Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Today should have been George Floyd's 47th birthday. We will not stop working to ensure that the unjust and inhuman way his life was taken never happens to another American. It is long past time for the Senate to pass the Justice in Policing Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Amy Coney Barrett's record clearly shows that she would vote to strike down the ACA and overturn Roe. A vote for Judge Barrett is a vote to take health care from millions. It's a vote to vastly curtail women's reproductive freedoms. #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Every senior in America and everyone on Medicare needs to know this: We already knew Judge Barrett is ready to end the ACA and rip health care from millions. Now she's refusing to even say that Medicare is constitutional! Democrats are fighting for the 65 million on Medicare." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State and to Alex Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Over 100 House Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Reverse its Dangerous Opposition to Global Health Cooperation Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat. The climate crisis is hurting people across the country and the world. But Judge Barrett just said this is debatable. Democrats are fighting for bold climate action now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Senators Collins, Reed Lead Bipartisan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for Americans' health care. A vote by any Senator for Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a vote to rip away health care for millions and end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions in the middle of the COVID pandemic. #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2020 Amid Rushed Confirmation Hearings, Gillibrand Addresses The Threat Of Repealing Health Care For Millions Of Americans And The Future Of The Affordable Care Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett's record clearly shows that she would vote to strike down the ACA and overturn Roe. A vote for Judge Barrett is a vote to take health care from millions. It's a vote to vastly curtail women's reproductive freedoms. #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett must immediately pledge to recuse herself from any cases involving the 2020 election. She is refusing to stand up to President Trump." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "For 40 years, the right wing has tried to take over the courts under the cover of saying: 'We're just interpreting the law' Sen. Whitehouse's efforts and presentation put a dagger through the heart of this false, malicious, and harmful argument Every American should watch this:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "This is unacceptable and further harms vulnerable communities. President Trump and his administration are trying to rush the census for political purposes. Democrats will not stop fighting for an accurate census where #EveryoneCounts." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Harris is absolutely right Judge Barrett's record clearly shows that she would vote to strike down the ACA and overturn Roe A vote for Judge Barrett is a vote to take health care from millions It's a vote to vastly curtail women's reproductive freedoms #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2020 Letter to Democratic Colleague - Dear Colleague on Insufficiencies of the Administration's COVID-19 Relief Proposal Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Whitehouse brought the receipts." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett: Sexual orientation and gender identity are not "preference". LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. We cannot turn back the clock. Democrats will not stop fighting for LGBTQ+ rights. #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Oct. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats To Attorney General Barr: Drop Lawsuit To Gut The Affordable Care Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Let me repeat: According to the Washington Post, Sen. McConnell warned the White House against making a deal on a COVID bill before the election It's abundantly clear that he's just holding partisan show votes Democrats will not stop fighting for the HEROES Act and real relief" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "72% of Americans support another $2 trillion stimulus package. That means 72% of Americans support Democrats' plan to provide comprehensive COVID relief. It is long past time for Senate Republicans to listen to Americans and act on the HEROES Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 STEFANIK RECEIVES FRIEND OF FARM BUREAU AWARD Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP COVID bill doesn't get the job done for the American people Nothing for American families Nothing to help keep Americans in their homes Nothing for Americans who have lost their jobs Democrats are fighting to pass the HEROES Act to give Americans real relief" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett's record clearly shows that she would vote to strike down the ACA and overturn Roe. A vote for Judge Barrett is a vote to rip health care from millions. It's a vote to vastly curtail women's reproductive freedoms. Democrats will not stop fighting for health care." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP bill on PPP is inadequate for hard-hit, underserved small biz There's no dedicated relief for minority-owned businesses, restaurants, theaters, music venues, all nonprofits, more Dems are fighting to pass the HEROES Act to give small businesses the help they need" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 20th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will work to force action in the Senate on the HEROES Act. The HEROES Act will deliver actual COVID relief to Americans. Because people are hurting, but as many as 20 GOP Senators don't want to vote for a "dime" more relief. The GOP bill doesn't get the job done." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Gillibrand, Blumenthal Press Armed Service Committees To Pause Implementation Of New Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT); New Test Relies On Flawed Data And Could Undermine Military Readiness Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 20, 2020 Senator Gillibrand, Restaurateurs David Chang And Tom Colicchio Call For Bipartisan Legislation To Help Independent Restaurants Survive Economic Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force - Schumer reveals: Over four years since PFAS discovery in Newburgh drinking water, Stewart cleanup could face indefinite delays if bureaucratic guidelines are misapplied by USAF; Schumer--in letter and direct call to USAF secretary--fights to fund and expedite clean up, now Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2020 STEFANIK LEADS LETTER REQUESTING EXTENSION OF EVERY KID OUTDOORS PROGRAM Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - "After putting the Senate on "pause" for over five months of this COVID crisis: Senator McConnell is now holding partisan show votes on COVID relief He's admitted that as many as 20 GOP Senators don't want to vote for anything Democrats will not stop fighting for the HEROES Act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Notice of Intent to Suspend the Rules Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Relating to ``Community Reinvestment Act Regulations''--motion to Proceed Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Charles P. Rettig Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service - CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE SLAMS IRS FOR ISSUES DISTRIBUTING $1,200 ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS TO AMERICANS Rep.Joe Morelle
Oct. 19, 2020 Senator Gillibrand, Representative Delgado Visit Hudson To Call For Legislation To Create New Loan Program To Help Small Businesses Recover From Months Of Limited Operations Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett on the Supreme Court would be a threat to Americans' rights to: Affordable health care Marry whom they love Join a union Reproductive freedoms Voting Democrats are fighting for Americans' health care and fundamental rights. #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Heinrich, Senate Democrats To American People: Do Not Allow Trump To Undermine Nov. 3 Election Results Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 19, 2020 PROTECT ACT--Motion to Proceed Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "We are not going to have business as usual here in the Senate while the Republicans try to use an illegitimate process to jam through a Supreme Court nominee. Democrats are fighting to stop it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I am forcing a vote tonight to adjourn the Senate until after the November election. The GOP in the middle of a national election is using an illegitimate process to jam through a Supreme Court nominee to rip away health care from millions. Democrats are fighting to stop it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Tonight, I'm forcing action on a vote to undo the Trump admin gutting the Community Reinvestment Act The GOP's made a mockery of the Supreme Court process And we aren't going to have business as usual in the Senate I won't stand by as the Trump admin guts this civil rights law" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I am forcing a vote to adjourn the Senate until after the November election. We are not going to have business as usual here in the Senate while the Republicans try to use an illegitimate process to jam through a Supreme Court nominee." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The principal thing we've learned about Judge Barrett in Senate Republicans' illegitimate Supreme Court process is that she believes that she shouldn't have to answer any question that might upset President Trump. This process is a sham and Democrats will not stop fighting it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett would not say: If voter intimidation is illegal. (It is.) If Congress is empowered to protect the right to vote. (We are.) If the president can unilaterally change the date of the election. (He cannot.) The GOP process is a sham, and Democrats are fighting it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "This is so important. Democrats have been fighting to end this effort by the Trump administration to slash SNAP for hungry families in the middle of a pandemic." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 19th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Letter to Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt - Brown, Khanna, McGovern Lead Over 50 Members Urging Egypt to Free Prisoners of Conscience Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The GOP COVID-relief bill doesn't include funding for rental, housing, or nutrition assistance. It abandons state, local, & tribal governments. It's totally inadequate on funding for testing and tracing, especially given the new spike in cases. We're fighting for real relief." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I just forced a vote to adjourn the Senate until after the November election And we won't stop fighting We aren't going to just have business as usual in the Senate as Republicans try to use an illegitimate process to jam through a Supreme Court nominee" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 19, 2020 STEFANIK STATEMENT ON FURTHER EXTENSION OF NORTHERN BORDER TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Let me be clear: Senate Republicans' COVID-relief bill was unacceptable a month ago. It's still unacceptable now that the crisis has gotten worse. The longer Senator McConnell waits to get serious about relief, the greater the cost to Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2020 Tweet - "It's October 18th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what you can do to help fight for free and fair elections in America: Vote and vote early." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with @SenAmyKlobuchar , @SenSanders , @ChrisMurphyCT , @MartinHeinrich , and @SenDuckworth to make sure Americans know the facts about the 2020 elections Because Trump's been laying the foundation to undermine them Here's what you need to know:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 18, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is not a dictator, and Americans will not permit him to be one. Here's what we're doing to fight for free and fair elections and a peaceful transfer of power:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2020 Tweet - "We stand with the women rallying all across New York and America today. We will not stop fighting for Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy. We will not stop fighting for women's rights, for civil rights, for health care, and more. #WomensMarch" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2020 Tweet - "New York lost an hero of environmental justice, Cecil Corbin-Mark. His passion and compassion had a deep impact on all who worked by his side. He championed numerous policy wins that protected the environment, achieved justice, and improved the health of his fellow New Yorkers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2020 Letter to Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Congressman Tim Ryan Demands Answers from Department of Justice, Accountability for Purdue Pharma Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The nightmarish possibility that forced hysterectomies occurred at a DHS facility shocks the conscience and demands answers NOW I called for DHS's Inspector General to investigate the whistleblower complaint, and they now opened an investigation I am fighting for accountability" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2020 Letter to Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Reps. García, Jayapal and Colleagues Urge the DOJ to Toughen Standards for Bank Mergers Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 Statement on The Last Day to Complete the 2020 Census Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter Demanding IRS Disseminate Crucial Information to Nearly Nine Million Low-Income Americans Regarding their $1,200 Economic Impact Payments Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - After Schumer secured $10.7 billion for NY hospitals & providers this Spring, Feds now reverse course, threaten ability for funding to be used for crippling lost revenues; as NY hospitals face reduced services & potential closures, Schumer demands Feds immediately issue new guidance allowing $$$ for lost revenues to protect hospitals & thousands of NY patients Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I just joined @NIHB1 to hear from Tribal leaders and talk #WhatsAtStake as Republicans jam through their nominee to end the ACA We need to hear from Native voices: If you have a #NativeHealth story, share your story using #ACAStories2020 We won't stop fighting for #NativeHealth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Blumenthal and Senate Democrats just forced a vote in Judiciary to demand this sham process be stopped. But Senator Graham and the Senate Republicans voted to keep moving full speed ahead to rip away health care from millions of Americans in the middle of a pandemic." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2020 Tweet - "A vote by any Senator for Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a vote to take away health care from so many New Yorkers and so many Americans in the middle of the COVID pandemic. Democrats will not stop fighting for health care. #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats just denied Republicans the quorum they needed in Judiciary. But Senator Graham just further proved the illegitimacy of this sham process by AGAIN breaking the rules to ram through a justice to rip away health care from millions in the middle of a pandemic." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2020 Tweet - "He's lying. If President Trump tested negative the day of debate, he'd have said so." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2020 Tonko Announces $586K for New York State Police Rep.Paul Tonko
Oct. 15, 2020 Letter to Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary David Bernhardt - Feinstein, Van Hollen, Carper, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Stop Rollback of Protections for Migratory Birds Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 14, 2020 After relentless advocacy & securing over $100 million, Schumer announces latest completion of major moderization project at the Lewiston-Queenston bridge; senator says newly completed processing facility will improve security and enhance flow of commerce once border re-opens Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 14, 2020 CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE FIGHTS TO ENSURE FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO FOOD SECURITY Rep.Joe Morelle
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress - Menendez, Colleagues Call on Library of Congress to Recognize Armenian Genocide Despite Trump Administration's Denial Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Make no mistake: A vote by any Senator for Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a vote to rip away health care from millions in the middle of the COVID pandemic. Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans' health care. #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 14, 2020 Schumer: Long Island families with pre-existing health conditions have deep worry about healthcare decision now headed to Supreme Court; more than 1.2 million LI'ers 64 years old & younger have pre-existing health conditions (including COVID); senator makes case for coverage Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Today should have been George Floyd's 47th birthday. We will not stop working to ensure that the unjust and inhuman way his life was taken never happens to another American. It is long past time for the Senate to pass the Justice in Policing Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Amy Coney Barrett's record clearly shows that she would vote to strike down the ACA and overturn Roe. A vote for Judge Barrett is a vote to take health care from millions. It's a vote to vastly curtail women's reproductive freedoms. #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Every senior in America and everyone on Medicare needs to know this: We already knew Judge Barrett is ready to end the ACA and rip health care from millions. Now she's refusing to even say that Medicare is constitutional! Democrats are fighting for the 65 million on Medicare." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State and to Alex Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Over 100 House Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Reverse its Dangerous Opposition to Global Health Cooperation Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Oct. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat. The climate crisis is hurting people across the country and the world. But Judge Barrett just said this is debatable. Democrats are fighting for bold climate action now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Senators Collins, Reed Lead Bipartisan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for Americans' health care. A vote by any Senator for Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a vote to rip away health care for millions and end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions in the middle of the COVID pandemic. #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2020 Amid Rushed Confirmation Hearings, Gillibrand Addresses The Threat Of Repealing Health Care For Millions Of Americans And The Future Of The Affordable Care Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett's record clearly shows that she would vote to strike down the ACA and overturn Roe. A vote for Judge Barrett is a vote to take health care from millions. It's a vote to vastly curtail women's reproductive freedoms. #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett must immediately pledge to recuse herself from any cases involving the 2020 election. She is refusing to stand up to President Trump." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "For 40 years, the right wing has tried to take over the courts under the cover of saying: 'We're just interpreting the law' Sen. Whitehouse's efforts and presentation put a dagger through the heart of this false, malicious, and harmful argument Every American should watch this:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "This is unacceptable and further harms vulnerable communities. President Trump and his administration are trying to rush the census for political purposes. Democrats will not stop fighting for an accurate census where #EveryoneCounts." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Harris is absolutely right Judge Barrett's record clearly shows that she would vote to strike down the ACA and overturn Roe A vote for Judge Barrett is a vote to take health care from millions It's a vote to vastly curtail women's reproductive freedoms #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2020 Letter to Democratic Colleague - Dear Colleague on Insufficiencies of the Administration's COVID-19 Relief Proposal Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Whitehouse brought the receipts." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett: Sexual orientation and gender identity are not "preference". LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. We cannot turn back the clock. Democrats will not stop fighting for LGBTQ+ rights. #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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