| June 19, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Sen. Dems: Education Investment Urgently Needed to Save the 2021 School Year & U.S. Economy
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the US Small Business Administration - Rep. Cisneros Calls for PPP Loan Disclosures as Mnuchin Finally Concedes Need For Transparency
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats took to the floor today to demand that the Senate pass the #EqualityAct. Senate Republicans objected. But we will not stop fighting. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. And we must make the Equality Act the law of the land."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Rohit Chopra, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission - Velázquez Calls on FTC to Investigate Actions of Payment Processor First Data in Puerto Rico
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Bolton wrote that Pres Trump decided to drop all major demands of China--on human rights, trade, more--because he wanted agricultural purchases from states that would aid his re-elect The revelations make clear Pres Trump's insecurity, weakness, vanity are a threat to our security"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - 81 House Members Urge Trump to Withdraw Executive Order that Dangerously Circumvents Key Environmental Reviews Intended to Protect Frontline Communities
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and House Committee Chairs - Pingree to House Leadership: Prioritize Clean Energy Workforce & Mitigate Climate Crisis in Next Recovery Package
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Supreme Court blocks Trump from ending DACA. DREAMers are #HereToStay. FACTS."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "I get the impression that the Supreme Court didn't like your "arbitrary," "capricious," and lawless actions against the Dreamers. And neither do the American people."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Tlaib, Pressley, and Lee Introduce Bill Advancing the Dismantling of Mass Incarceration During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "During a national movement on racial justice and before we even debate policing reform on the floor, Sen. McConnell will put forward Cory Wilson, a nominee with a hostile record on voting rights. Even by the very low standards of Pres. Trump's judicial nominees, he is appalling."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Crawford, Kildee Lead Bipartisan Effort to Increase Access to Healthy Food During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense and Ryan D. McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Maloney Requests Army Removes Confederate Symbols at West Point
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors JUSTICE Act, House Companion Bill to Senator Tim Scott's Police Reform Bill
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, IRS Commissioner - Meng Demands IRS Fix Broken Economic Stimulus Payment Hotline
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| June 18, 2020
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Bennet, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Statement on John Bolton and the Trump Administration's Attempt to Block Publication of his Book
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 18, 2020
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Suozzi to Introduce Legislation to Ensure Suffolk Residents are Not Taxed on Grants Received to Upgrade Their Septic Systems
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| June 18, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $3 million in federal funding for telehealth services
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Meng Statement on SCOTUS' DACA Decision
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| June 18, 2020
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Gillibrand Statement On SCOTUS Ruling On DACA
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - After Over a Month of Senate Inaction, Merkley Leads Push to Bring HEROES Act to Floor for Debate and Vote
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "I literally cried tears of joy when I heard the DACA decision. The wonderful young Dreamers and their families have a huge burden lifted off their shoulders. One day they will become American citizens."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, Senator McConnell gave Justin Walker--his former intern--a promotion to the DC Circuit. In the middle of a national public health crisis, Senate Republicans confirmed a judge who opposes our country's health care law."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "This is a wonderful, wonderful day for the young Dreamers, for their families, for the American Dream. They work hard. They are on the frontlines of COVID-19, in the Armed Forces, in school and college. We have always believed in immigration in America. It is part of our soul."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "The Senate GOP bill would not have prevented the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, or Eric Garner. If it won't stop future deaths of Black Americans at the hands of the very people meant to protect and serve them, it does not meet the moment."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "During these dark times, these two decisions from the Supreme Court this week were a surprising ray of light. LGBTQ+ Americans. Our Dreamers. No discrimination. Embracing immigrants. These are part of our American ideals."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "The Dems' #JusticeInPolicing Act bans no-knock warrants in federal drug cases The Senate GOP bill only requires data on no-knock warrants Breonna Taylor was asleep in her bed when she was killed by police who had a no-knock warrant More data alone would not have saved her life"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin, Schumer, Colleagues Call For GAO Investigation Into Use Of Federal Law Enforcement During Washington, D.C. Protests Following Killing Of George Floyd
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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House Judiciary Committee Passes George Floyd Justice In Policing Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "The Senate Republican bill does nothing on racial profiling or to reform qualified immunity which shields police from accountability for violating Americans' constitutional rights The Senate GOP bill does not rise to the moment We must act on Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "If we pass an ineffective bill, and the killings continue, and police departments resist change, the wound in our society will not close, it will widen. This is about solving a problem that is taking the lives of Black Americans. The Senate GOP bill does not rise to the moment."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "To the Dreamers: #HomeIsHere One day, you are going to become American citizens."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "We need a strong bill. We need to save Black lives and bring long overdue reforms to institutions that have resisted them. The harsh fact of the matter is, the legislation from Senate Republicans is far too weak and will be ineffective at rooting out this problem."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce Senate passage of Great American Outdoors Act, giving over $17 billion to preserving & protecting public lands, water resources & historic sites
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Nadler & Lofgren Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Protecting DACA
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "I just took to the floor with @SenBooker to demand we remove Confederate statues from the Capitol. We need to dismantle institutional racism piece by piece, brick by brick, statue by statue, starting with the people's house--the nation's Capitol. But Senate Republicans objected."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Andrew Kearse Accountability For Denial Of Medical Care Act
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| June 17, 2020
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Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Axne Urges Disclosure of Paycheck Protection Program Data to Protect Use of Taxpayer Dollars
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Dems have long fought to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund I'm proud we just passed the Great American Outdoors Act to make it a reality For NY and America, this will create jobs, protect public lands & waters, preserve our natural heritage for future generations"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 17, 2020
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Velázquez Explores Issues Within Paycheck Protection Program and Loan Forgiveness Process
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| June 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - House Chairs Demand That SBA Immediately Comply With GAO's Oversight of Taxpayer Funds for Coronavirus
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Letter to Mr. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the US Agency for International Development - Van Hollen, Cardin Call for Investigation into Offensive Statements by Trump Appointees at USAID
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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House Judiciary Committee Passes George Floyd Justice In Policing Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm proud of @CentralLaborNYC , the @AFLCIO , and unions across America who are leading the #WorkersFirst Caravan for Racial + Economic Justice. Senator McConnell: For families, people, workers. On real policing reform. On the COVID-19 crisis. No more delay. Let the #SenateActNow!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 17, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $2 Million In Agricultural Research Funding For Cornell University
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "The vast majority of Americans from both political parties support far-reaching reforms. The moment calls for bold action that the House and Senate Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act delivers."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump spent most of his press conference demonizing peaceful protesters, airing unjustified grievances, suggesting the expertise that led to the AIDS vaccine will lead to a COVID vaccine when there is no AIDS vaccine! This was his press conference on police reform?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act just passed the @HouseJudiciary committee. And now it's on to the House Floor next week. This. Time. Will. Be. Different."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "The Senate Republican proposal is missing meaningful accountability for individual officers' misconduct. Without accountability measures, we're merely exhorting police departments to be better, crossing our fingers, and hoping for the best."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 17, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors Paycheck Protection for Producers Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell said he's going to bring the GOP policing proposal to the Senate floor next week. What he doesn't tell you is that he first wants to approve a circuit court judge--Cory Wilson--with a record of hostility towards minority voting rights."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 17, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors Meals on Wheels for Kids Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 17, 2020
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Stefanik Announces Telehealth Funding for Northern NY Rural Behavioral Health Institute
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 17, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Extend Telehealth Waivers
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Langevin, Stefanik Introduce Legislation to Retain Top Talent for National Security
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Today is a tale of two chambers The House is considering Democrats' #JusticeInPolicing Act representing comprehensive, strong policing reform, the most forceful in decades The Senate GOP bill's silent on racial profiling, no reforms to qualified immunity, no real accountability"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump's executive order is a bunch of vague incentives to suggest that police departments change on their own President Trump isn't going to lead on this. He's too busy threatening to sue news orgs over unflattering polls. Senate Democrats are fighting for real reform"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "DACA gave millions of young immigrants in NY & America the chance to come out of the shadows The vast majority of Americans support protecting Dreamers The Supreme Court should keep hope alive and reverse President Trump's heartless termination of DACA"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Police reform is essential work."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "For someone who wants to sue everyone he believes wrongs him, President Trump doesn't want to let American citizens sue police officers who violate their constitutional rights? That's just wrong. And Senate Democrats are fighting to change it."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "It was clear then and could not be any clearer now: the vote to convict and remove Donald Trump from office was absolutely the right vote. The revelations in Bolton's book make Senate Republicans' craven actions on impeachment look even worse--and history will judge them for it."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "We'll never forget the tragedy that took place at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston 5 yrs ago--9 innocent lives were mercilessly taken in their place of worship We won't stop fighting to root out bigotry, end gun violence, & close the loopholes that enabled this hate crime"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 16, 2020
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MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript Interview with Hakeem Jeffries
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| June 16, 2020
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Justice in Policing Act
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| June 16, 2020
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Tweet - "The Supreme Court decision prohibiting employment discrimination for LGBTQ+ Americans is a step forward, but reminds us that we have so much more work to do The next step is to pass the Equality Act Sen. McConnell: Join the rest of the country. Put the bill on the Senate floor"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Chairwoman Velázquez Leads 12 Committee Democrats in Urging SBA to Release Demographic Data of PPP & EIDL Recipients
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Statement on President Trump's Policing Executive Order
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 16, 2020
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Meng and Upton Introduce Farm to Fridge Act to Strengthen Food Security During COVID-19
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Stefanik Statement on President Trump's Executive Order on Policing
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 16, 2020
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Following Stefanik Advocacy, Cuomo to Distribute $1 Billion in Medicaid Funding to Counties
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 16, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump spent most of his remarks throwing red meat to his base And one modest executive order will not make up for his years of inflammatory rhetoric and policies designed to roll back progress Congress must act to pass bold policing reform and he must sign it into law"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 16, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Statement on Testimony from Former DOJ Official and Subpoenas for Whistleblowers
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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