| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell has said he's writing the next COVID bill behind the closed doors of his office. That's a failed approach. We must act on the House-passed HEROES Act that will put workers and small businesses before corporate special interests."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau - Raskin Joins Grijalva in Demanding Answers, Action Plan from Trump Admin on Puerto Rico's Critically Low Census Response
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell is writing a COVID bill that will prioritize corporate special interests over workers and main street businesses, and will fail to adequately address the worsening spread of COVID. Workers and families and people--not special interests--must be our main focus."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Stefanik Sends Letter to Leader McConnell In Support of State and Local Funding
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| July 20, 2020
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As New York's Local Governments Face Billions In Lost Revenue, Gillibrand Calls For Direct Federal Relief Funding For Local Governments Responding To And Recovering From Coronavirus Pandemic In Watertown
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rep Lieu Leads 150 Member Letter Urging DOJ to Condemn COVID-Related Anti-Asian Discrimination
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "We will NOT stop working for and demanding action on policing reform in the Senate. I'm proud to stand at the children's rally marching for justice in Mount Vernon, New York. Because #BlackLivesMatter"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "It has been over three months since Senate Republicans have considered major COVID-relief legislation while Americans face this public health and economic crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We cannot keep waiting. We need to act now, for people, for families, for workers."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand across from Trump International Hotel in New York City with @32BJSEIU to rally with essential workers to support Black lives and to demand that the Senate pass the HEROES Act to fight for racial and economic justice for Americans in this crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "It was reported the Trump admin wants to block tens of billions of dollars in the next COVID bill for states for testing and contact tracing Let me repeat: The Trump admin's reportedly trying to block state funding for the two most important things we can do to combat COVID now"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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Letter to Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture, and Mark A. Calabria, Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency - Carper, Tester, Colleagues Urge Administration to Enforce Housing Eviction Bans During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Enhanced unemployment benefits expire at the end of the month. Protections against evictions expire this week. Schools are preparing for the fall without necessary guidance and resources to open safely. Senator Mitch McConnell: We need to act NOW to fight this crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Boyle Leads Letter to Oppose Labor Rule to Protect Socially Responsible Investments
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| July 20, 2020
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Carbajal Introduces New Bill to Block Creation of a Denaturalization Office
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "This Colombian Independence Day, I'm thinking about this picture from last year's parade in Queens Because even if we can't march together today, I'm celebrating the strength of Colombian Americans I can't wait to march together again next year, God willing ¡Que viva Colombia!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Fort Henry Johnson has a nice ring to it. Albany's Sergeant Henry Johnson was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2015. A member of a WWI all-Black infantry group, he singlehandedly repelled a group of German soldiers to save a fellow soldier from capture."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "It's July 20th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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House Passes Bill Championed by Chairman Nadler, Reps. Rose & Pascrell to Compensate Public Safety Officers Who Are Disabled or Die from COVID-19
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 20, 2020
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Nadler, Smith, Thompson Joint Statement on Trump Administration's Action in Portland
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 19, 2020
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Schumer reveals: U.S. Post Offices, including those throughout Upstate NY, could be forced to shut their doors unless they get an immediate infusion of funds; senator vows to fight for critically-needed $25b in "COVID-4' so they can remain open; fight to keep them open begins this week
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 19, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump just keeps promising that he'll come out with a healthcare plan. It's a lie. He's suing to tear apart our healthcare law and end protections for pre-existing conditions."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 19, 2020
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Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Nadler, Thompson & Maloney Call for IG Investigation Into Trump Administration Use of Force Against Protestors
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 19, 2020
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Schumer statement urging Montefiore to keep Mt. Vernon hospital open
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Does the Senate Majority really want to honor the legacy of #JohnLewis? Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act that is languishing in your chamber. And name the bill in his honor."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| July 18, 2020
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Tweet - "I support Sen Merkley's proposed bill to deal with the despicable federal actions in Portland by 1--Requiring fed agents to ID 2--Prohibiting fed misuse of unmarked vehicles 3--Prohibiting fed agents in crowd control outside of fed property without the invitation of local officials"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 18, 2020
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Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 18, 2020
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Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| July 18, 2020
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Tweet - "From his very early days, John Lewis was a man on a mission, who treated every person he met with kindness and grace Who forcefully, but gently, led us all to do more and do better As we mourn this loss--we must also celebrate the monumental contributions of a true American hero"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 18, 2020
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Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Deborah Brix, Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reverse Move Undermining COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection & Reporting
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velázquez, Hearing on Oversight of the Small Business Administration and Department of Treasury Pandemic Programs
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "There should be an immediate investigation by the Inspectors General at the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security into this abomination."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors the American Farms, Food Banks, and Families Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 17, 2020
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Velázquez Announces $1.3 Million for Local Head Start Program
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "To USPS: Millions of Americans are relying on you to ensure their votes count--especially amid COVID We need to know your plan to ensure election mail is delivered without delay From @SenAmyKlobuchar , @SenatorCarper , @SenBrianSchatz , @SenBooker , & me:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with @AFSCME President Lee Saunders and frontline workers to demand the Senate pass immediate help for state and local governments This means jobs for teachers, firefighters, bus drivers, health care workers, and more We cannot keep waiting for the Senate GOP"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Rose Leads NY Delegation Push for FEMA to Fully Fund Reopening Costs
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds Hudson Valley schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for Hudson Valley school districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Stefanik Announces Over $700,000 in Usda Rural Development Funding for Four North Country Towns
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Dear Republicans: Instead of giving corporate immunity giveaways to special interests, it's past time for you to stand with essential workers to give them hazard pay and safety protections!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator Murphy and I introduced a bill in June to require federal officers to ID themselves. We need to pass it now so this president or any future president can't TRAMPLE Americans' rights."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "This is wrong, and must be investigated immediately to determine who is responsible."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Republicans are ready to let expanded unemployment benefits expire on July 31. More than 50 million American workers are out of a job. What is wrong with Mitch and the boys? We're sick of the legislative malpractice. Do. Your. Job."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| July 17, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $680 million in additional emergency federal funding for "Hot Spot' New York hospitals
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Eshoo Leads 83 Democrats Demanding Answers On COVID-19 Data Reporting Change
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen. McConnell wants to assess conditions in America before taking action on COVID Here's the assessment: People are losing their jobs People can't make rent People are going hungry Small businesses are closing COVID is spreading But Senate GOP's still sitting on their hands"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Rev. C.T. Vivian was a true pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement. From helping organize the Freedom Rides to boldly marching in Selma, our nation is forever indebted for your work. Rest well, and in power."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Jayapal Responds to Corrupt Takeover of COVID-19 Data Collection and Reporting
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Lewis, McCarthy Champion Civic Education for Students
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Higgins' Measure on Northern Border Travel Included in Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rush, Tlaib Call on House Leadership to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Purchase or Use Facial Recognition Software
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - McCarthy, Lewis, and Bipartisan Group of Members Champion Promoting Civic Education for Students
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Meeks Issues Statement Seeking Chairmanship of House Committee on Foreign Affairs
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Rep. Gregory Meeks
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "We have lost a legendary leader, civil rights icon and change agent extraordinaire. John Lewis altered the course of history and left America a much better place. May he forever Rest In Power. #GoodTrouble"
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "From marching in Selma to serving in the House, Representative John Lewis spent his life fighting for civil rights for every single American. He is an American hero and a giant. And we are all better for the "good trouble" he made. Rest in peace, John."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for urgent COVID relief to state and local governments, hazard pay for frontline workers, rental assistance for struggling families, help for small biz. For Senate Republicans to play political games after months of sitting on their hands is inexcusable."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Republicans and President Trump are in complete disarray. They've sat on their hands for MONTHS, refusing to negotiate as the public health and economic crises worsened. Democrats have a plan to help struggling families. Republicans are looking out for special interests."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 16, 2020
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Clarke Calls for Immediate Senate Action on Gun Violence
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "BREAKING: The Senate Democrats are announcing the Economic Justice Act, a major new proposal to invest $350 billion in communities of color. This is a needed step to address systematic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 16, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Introduces Coronavirus Containment Act of 2020
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Steven Horsford Demands Oversight of IRS Stimulus Checks Distribution
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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"The Squad' Calls for Reductions to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Budget
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Gillibrand Requests $3.9 Billion In Federal Funding For MTA, Additional Measures For Port Authority To Cover $3 Billion In Lost Revenues
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 16, 2020
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Niagara Falls Leaders Detail Plans to Implement Over $1.69 Million in Federal Funds to Respond to And Prevent Covid
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to CEO of Whole Foods John Mackey, CEO of Wegmans Food Markets Colleen Wegman, CEO of Walmart Doug McMillon, Chairman and CEO of Trader Joe's Dan Bane, CEO of Sprouts Jack Sinclair, President and CEO of Smart & Final Stores Dave Hirz, Chairman & CEO of Schnuck Markets Todd Schnuck, CEO of Publix Super Markets Todd Jones, President and CEO of Meijer Rick Keyes, Chairman and CEO of the Kroger Company Rodney McMullen, President & CEO of Dierbergs Markets Greg Dierberg, CEO of Costco Craig Jelinek, CEO of Aldi Jason Hart, President and CEO of Albertsons Vivek Sankaran, and CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA Kevin Holt - Senators Sherrod Brown and Elizabeth Warren Call on Top 15 Grocery CEOs to Extend COVID-19 Hazard Pay for All Frontline Workers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Cardin, Schumer, Senate Democrats Announce Historic Proposal For $350 Billion Investment In Communities Of Color
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to Louis Dejoy, Postmaster General of the U.S. Postal Service - Carper, Colleagues Call For Disclosure Of Postal Service Plan To Maintain Integrity Of U.S. Election Infrastructure Ahead of Anticipated Influx of Mail-In Ballots During November 2020 Elections
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Meng Immigration Amendment Passes Key House Committee
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| July 16, 2020
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Tweet - "You cannot sweep this under the rug. You cannot hide the facts. More than 130,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. President Trump: Get to work fighting this virus, and stop trying to undermine public health experts."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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