| June 1, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Statement on Trump Releasing Tear Gas on Peaceful DC Protesters for Photo Op & His Threat to Deploy the Military
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 1, 2020
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In the Wake of COVID-19 and Murder of George Floyd, Congresswoman Barbara Lee Calls for Formation of Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Commission
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor, Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Reps. Fudge, Cleaver Lead Fellow Lawmakers Urging HHS, USDA & DOL to Provide Protections For Workers in Meat Processing Plants
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement On Trump Press Conference & Photo-Op
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "We must reform law enforcement practices and address broader disparities in our society--the systemic racism and injustice--in our laws and our customs. Right now. Not later. Not next year. Not after the next George Floyd. Right now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Americans are protesting for an end to the pattern of racial injustice & brutality Yet while America cries out for unification--Pres. Trump is ripping it apart Tear-gassing peaceful protestors just so he could pose for photos outside a church dishonors every value faith teaches"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Tlaib, Hayes, and Pressley Lead 100-Plus Members of Congress in Historic $305 Billion Funding Push for K-12 Schools
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Rent is due today for millions of Americans. We fought to make sure Americans won't be evicted during this crisis. But we're fighting for #RentReliefNow to help families make ends meet."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "How low can this president go? President Trump ordered federal authorities to fire tear gas at peaceful protesters so that he could hold a photo op to appear like a tough guy. His words are empty. His actions reveal his true nature."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "At this challenging time, our nation needs real leadership. President Trump's continued fanning of the flames of discord, bigotry, and violence is cowardly, weak, and dangerous. My statement with @SpeakerPelosi :"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "As millions of Americans take to the streets in peaceful and righteous protest, this moment--one of pain, and sorrow, and grief--must also be a watershed moment for action."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "The Senate must lead. Senator McConnell should commit to put a law enforcement reform bill on the floor ASAP. Not hold hearings on President Trump's wild conspiracies about the 2016 election or a month of right-wing, anti-civil rights judicial nominees."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "This is a moment that cries out for leadership. But President Trump struggles to summon an ounce of humanity. His policies have worsened racial divisions in our country. His rhetoric has consistently inflamed them. Either he is too afraid to lead or is simply incapable."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Thomas McCaffery, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs - Congresswoman Luria Calls on Defense Health Agency to Cover Mental Telehealth Services Under TRICARE
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "We're recognizing a moment of silence to remember the more than 100,000 American lives we've lost to COVID-19. These are parents and children, family members and friends, and people in New York and across this country. We're praying for them and their families. #WeRemember"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "America's reeling over the injustice & senselessness of George Floyd's death Reeling over the memory of Ahmaud Arbery, Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, the unimaginable number of innocent lives taken in similar circumstances Reeling from centuries of racial injustice"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "While over 4,000 protesters have been arrested in the past week, only 1 of the 4 police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd has been arrested There is accountability when everyday citizens violate the law but it's too often lacking when law enforcement does the same"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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Protests
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage and Americans are taking to the streets to express their anger at police violence and racial injustice, Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans must focus on the national crises at our doorstep."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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Recognizing Brenda Connolly on Her Retirement
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 31, 2020
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Meng Statement on Death of George Floyd
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 30, 2020
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Tweet - "We must end racism, racial disparities, and injustice in America."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 30, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 30th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 30, 2020
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Tweet - "George Floyd's family deserves justice. But this was not an isolated incident. We cannot turn a blind eye to racism, racial disparities, and injustice."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Congratulations to @NASA 's @Astro_Doug , a proud New Yorker, and to @AstroBehnken for the work they're doing in leading the newest era of human space exploration on the @SpaceX Crew Dragon. #LaunchAmerica"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Stefanik Statement on Governor Cuomo's Failed Leadership; the Latest Walk Back Re: North Country Phase 2 of Re-Opening
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Reed, Whitehouse, Colleagues Call for Federal Investigation into Racially Discriminatory & Violent Policing At Minneapolis Police Department
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Rep. Clarke: Violence Against and Hatred of Black Americans Is Morally Reprehensible
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| May 29, 2020
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Clarke Helps Solidify HHS Relief Fund for Skilled Nursing Facilities in New York
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Wyden, Merkley Press For College Students in Need to Have Access to High-Speed Internet
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Velázquez on Minneapolis
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| May 29, 2020
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Following George Floyd Murder, Reps. Pressley, Omar, Bass, Lee, Introduce House Resolution Condemning Police Brutality
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Rep Meeks Issues Statement on George Floyd's Death
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Rep. Gregory Meeks
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| May 29, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Statement on Trump Executive Order Targeting Social Media Platforms
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| May 29, 2020
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Meng Takes Action to Help Queens Workers and Small Businesses
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to William Barr, Department of Justice Attorney General, and Eric Dreiband, Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General - Congressman Neguse, House Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand Doj Open Investigations in Response to Recent Murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, & George Floyd; Pledge Additional Oversight and Legislation
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary - Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Flexibility for Oklahoma's Cattle Producers
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Booker, Gillibrand, Harris, Smith Press Senate Leaders for Maternal Health Policies in Next COVID-19 Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Murphy, Blumenthal, Booker, 20 Colleagues in Urging Senate Leadership to Increase Funding for Nonprofit Museums in the Next COVID-19 Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Gonzalez Calls for G7 Support to Fight Chinese Communist Party Abuse of International Financial Institutions
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Tonko Takes Action to Help New York Workers and Small Businesses
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| May 29, 2020
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Meuser, Suozzi Introduce Bipartisan "SCAM" Act
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "At a time when the nation needs unifying more than ever: President Trump is pouring gasoline on the flames by quoting a racist police chief. Shame on him."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 29th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to the Honorable William P. Barr, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "We must all listen to the cries pouring in from across the country and work to address the inequalities that have persisted for far too long. We're urging the DOJ to investigate the patterns and practices of the Minneapolis PD."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "100 thousand Americans dead. 40 million people newly unemployed. 0 competence at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. The #HeroesAct is desperately needed. FACTS."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen. McConnell hasn't scheduled any legislative business related to COVID-19 for the next Senate work period But the Senate GOP Conspiracy Caucus will hold hearings on baseless conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump They need to focus on this health and economic crisis NOW"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump's Rose Garden event just now was pathetic. It perfectly encapsulates his inability to lead when our nation needs it most. The only question is whether President Trump is afraid to lead or just doesn't know how."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "America is reeling from 100,000 deaths and rising. 40 million have filed for unemployment. Our communities are hurting from senseless murders and years of racism and injustice. But President Trump is only interested in scapegoating and divisiveness when he should be leading."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "As the protests in Hong Kong escalated last year: President Trump stood with President Xi and said he would look the other way on China's abuses. Now President Trump will be remembered as the president who lost Hong Kong."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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After nearly seven years of continued support for the CDTA, Schumer announces over $60 million in federal funding to expand bus rapid transit line; senator says new "purple line" will make transportation more convenient & environmentally friendly
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "We will not stop fighting for the Senate GOP to focus on helping the country now; for the House bill that reforms & extends PPP; for the jobs of teachers, firefighters, police officers, bus drivers, and more; for Americans who need to pay their rent; for testing; and so much more"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Ways and Means Democrats Demand Answers on the Use of Prepaid Debit Cards to Deliver Economic Impact Payments
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Rep. Yvette Clarke Fights for Brooklyn's Small Businesses by Improving Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| May 28, 2020
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Clarke Helps Secure Free COVID-19 Testing For Brooklyn's NYCHA Residents
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to Joseph J. Simons, FTC Chairman - Kuster, Schakowsky Lead Letter Calling on FTC to Investigate TikTok's Failure to Protect Children's Privacy
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Meng Introduces Legislation to Improve Access to Menstrual Products as Nation Marks Menstrual Hygiene Day and National Period Poverty Awareness Week
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Top Democrats Request Assurances Mnuchin Would Not Follow Illegal Orders To Withhold Federal Aid From States
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Schakowsky Joins over 160 Members of Congress in Denouncing Ideological Attacks on Planned Parenthood Health Centers over PPP Loans
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Dept. of Justice - House Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand DOJ Open Investigations in Response to Recent Murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, & George Floyd; Pledge Additional Oversight and Legislation
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Emmer Sends Letter Urging Congress to Provide Resources for Direct Support Professionals
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats Demand Answers on Trump's Illegal Withdrawal from Open Skies
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Booker, Colleagues Urge Senate Leaders to Bar USDA From Allowing Meatpackers to Exceed Line Speed Limits
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Neguse, Nadler, Cicilline, Jordan and Sensenbrenner Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Reauthorize a Critical Antitrust Program
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Stefanik Helps House Pass Two Bills in Support of Law Enforcement
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector of Department of Homeland Security - California Congressional Members Lead Request for Investigation of Death at Detention Facility and ICE Measures During COVID Crisis
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Thank you to all of the members of the National Guard protecting communities in New York and around the country in this crisis. President Trump should never have left these frontline workers in limbo about the benefits they deserve. This decision is long overdue."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 28, 2020
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Stefanik Helps House Pass Legislation Providing PPP Flexibility
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "I was disgusted and outraged, like so many who watched the video, by the tragic scene of George Floyd pleading for his life. His family deserves justice. But this was not an isolated incident. We cannot turn a blind eye to racism, racial disparities, and injustice."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm heartbroken over the Americans we've lost to COVID-19. I'm praying for their families, and their friends, and for all who loved them."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "We fought for Senate to pass a bill to sanction the Chinese Communist Party for their human rights atrocities against the Uighurs in Xinjiang. I'm pleased the House passed it. Pres Trump needs to stop being weak on Pres Xi & sign it NOW to hold China accountable for the abuses."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Dems have been fighting to ensure PPP funds reach truly small & minority-owned biz Major step forward--Sec Mnuchin's heeding our call to set aside $10B funding for lending by Community Development Financial Institutions Now we urge him to include Minority Depository Institutions"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Last year as China began tightening its grip on Hong Kong, Pres. Trump told Pres. Xi he would look the other way on China's abuses. Now--Pres. Trump will forever be known as the president who lost Hong Kong to the Chinese Communist Party because of his mollycoddling of Pres. Xi."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The cost of Republican inaction grows every day Over 100,000 Americans have lost their lives Over 40M have filed for unemployment But Sen. McConnell & his conspiracy caucus are still more focused on peddling conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump than on helping Americans"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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