| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "On March 6, Pres. Trump said: "Anybody that needs a test gets a test." He was wrong. A month later, our testing capability is still woefully inadequate to know where the virus is spreading--much less stop it or reopen our economy. We must ramp up testing NOW on a broader scale."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Testing's the best tool we have to contain the virus today, to know who's infected or exposed, when to open our economy If Pres. Trump tries to bully states to reopen prematurely or without appropriate testing in place--he'd risk undoing progress we've made with social distancing"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Our state and local governments need help immediately. Too many are facing choices like budget cuts and layoffs due to coronavirus. Democrats will not stop fighting to make sure they get the help they need fast."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Our small biz programs need more money now We all agree But Dems actually want to get it into the hands of all who need it That's not what's happening when websites are crashing, mom & pop shops and minority businesses are shut out, bigger banks are loaning to fav customers"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "We fought to make sure Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients would automatically receive stimulus payments without requiring them to file with the IRS. Now Treasury needs to quickly do the same for low-income veterans receiving VA benefits."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "We have testing shortages in communities in New York and nationwide. There's a shortage of essential supplies. And too often this shortage is even more severe in communities of color. Democrats are fighting for a national plan to increase testing and make it broadly available."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "A Jackie Robinson Day without baseball might feel wrong. But if a "life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives" then Jackie's great example is all around us in our heroic doctors, nurses, medical workers, and all frontline workers. Today, we cheer for them."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Harris, Colleagues Urge Administration to Increase Number of Doctors Available to Fight the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Durbin, Senators Press President Trump To Automatically Extend Work Authorizations For DACA & TPS Recipients
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin Leads Call for Emergency OSHA Standard to Protect Essential Workers in COVID-19 Response Legislation
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Baldwin Joins Democratic Lawmakers Calling For Trump Administration to Ensure That Minority-Owned Small Businesses Are Not Shut Out Of Funding From Paycheck Protection Program
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Small family farms, Mom & Pop shops, Women/Minority owned businesses and entrepreneurs who are vets need loan assistance. House Dems are fighting to provide it. Senate Republicans are trying to stop it. We must hold the line #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats are presenting an ACCURATE picture of the challenges our country is facing with testing--not issuing false and misleading claims like President Trump This isn't the Chinese Communist Party. This is America. We need our government to be truthful."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Senate Democratic Leaders Offer Roadmap to Dramatically Expand Testing Capacity Nationwide
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "An incredible story: John Scalia is offering to bury New Yorkers who don't have the means to pay for a funeral It's exactly why @RepAOC and I are calling for FEMA to approve our request to help NY families with funeral and burial costs they can't afford"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "We need to have testing kits across America so that we can beat this pandemic. We need to track results in real-time to quickly spot flare-ups. We need a dedicated, domestic supply chain to produce millions of tests and ensure they are readily available in every community."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Schumer reveals: As coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country, including food production facilities and the food & grocery industries, Feds roll back food safety guidelines & inspectors; senator calls on FDA to immediately clarify oversight & inspection standards to restore New Yorkers' faith in food safety
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Gillibrand Pushes For Emergency Voter Protections In Next Phase Of Coronavirus Relief Legislation
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| April 14, 2020
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Velázquez Condemns Media Suppression in Puerto Rico
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| April 14, 2020
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NJ Members Gottheimer and Smith -- NY Members Suozzi, King, Jeffries, and Reed -- Lead Unanimous Bipartisan Delegations Demanding More Federal Aid for States Hit Hardest by COVID-19 After Local Hospitals Get Short-Changed
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Inhofe Joins Bicameral Group Pressing FDA to Enforce Medication Abortion Restrictions During COVID-19
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to James C. Owens, Acting Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation - Tonko, Delgado & Stefanik Denounce NHTSA's Refusal to Adopt Limo Safety Standards
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Stefanik, Brindisi Send Letter to USDA Requesting Relief for Dairy Farmers
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Lamborn Leads Pro-Life Letter
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal, 70 Colleagues, Urge Interior Dept To Pause All Public Comment Period Deadlines During National Emergency
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury, and Charles P. Retting, Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service - Representative Adriano Espaillat Leads Democratic Members to Demand Spanish and Multi-Language Access to IRS Payment Portal
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Minority Leader Charles Schumer; Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Sen. Coons, colleagues call for boosted Lifeline assistance funding to keep Americans connected
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Chairman Nadler, Reps. Rose & Pascrell Introduce Legislation to Compensate Public Safety Officers Who Are Disabled or Die from COVID-19
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrei Iancu, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Dir. of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - House & Senate Judiciary Lawmakers Seek Information on USPTO Operations Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Blunt, Hawley Join Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance to Cattle Producers
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Small family farms, Mom & Pop shops, Women/Minority owned businesses and entrepreneurs who are vets need loan assistance. House Dems are fighting to provide it. Senate Republicans are trying to stop it. We must hold the line #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm standing near Elmhurst Hospital in Queens with @RepAOC Elmhurst is on the frontlines The toll here is heartbreaking--with families paying the ultimate price FEMA must approve our request for help for NY families faced with overwhelming funeral/burial costs they can't afford"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Dir. for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Administration To Increase Number Of Doctors Available To Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm proud we fought to save millions of jobs for aviation workers I'm proud we fought alongside aviation unions, @WeAreALPA , @TTDAFLCIO , @TransportWorker , @MachinistsUnion , @FlyingWithSara & @AFA_CWA , & more This will help our airline attendants, pilots, ground workers, & more"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "To @SecAzar : We passed $100 billion for our healthcare system for relief for the hardest hit. These funds must go to the hardest-hit frontline hospitals and healthcare providers NOW. It's meant to ensure highest-need areas have vital resources--not be used as a political tool."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Baldwin, Murray, Colleagues Press President Trump For Answers on Mismanagement of the Strategic National Stockpile
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "To President Trump: You need to get coronavirus testing under control. Now. Immediately. Democrats fought for free coronavirus testing. And we won't stop fighting to ensure that Americans are getting tested so we can beat this pandemic."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 14, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $411 million in emergency federal funding for New York airports as part of CARES Act
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump: You must make sure testing kits are available across America IMMEDIATELY so that we can beat this pandemic and help those affected."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "What does Mitch McConnell not get? We live in a democracy. Not a dictatorship. He alone doesn't get to decide how pandemic relief is spent. House Dems are fighting #ForThePeople"
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| April 13, 2020
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As Family Farms Face Economic Crisis Due To COVID-19 Outbreak, Gillibrand Announces Landmark Legislation To Provide Direct Relief
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Meng and Espaillat Call for Key Food Assistance Program to Allow Hot Food Purchases
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Rep. Ted Budd Helps Introduce Bill to Reduce Reliance on China
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Announces Over $21 Million Coronavirus Funding to District Health Centers
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. TJ Cox Leads Bipartisan Effort to Make State and Local Governments Eligible for Emergency Paid Leave Payroll Tax Credits
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Casey, Colleagues Urge Support for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury Department - Representatives García, Sylvia Garcia and Danny Davis Call on Administration to Issue Clear Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senators to Secretary Perdue: Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Producers During Pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 13, 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 - Congressman Kim Leads Letter to Call on Administration to Fast Track Small Business Help
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump's last day: RT'd a call for Dr. Fauci's firing Claimed he alone can "open up the states' Tweeted personal grievances as hospitals, small biz, state & local governments cry out for help Cut a deal with Russia & Saudi Arabia to raise gas prices Quite a day's work."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "It is long past time for President Trump get coronavirus testing under control. This needs to happen immediately. Democrats fought for free coronavirus testing. And we won't stop fighting to ensure that Americans are getting tested so we can beat this pandemic."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for money for small businesses, and hospitals, and testing, and our state and local governments, and more to help fight coronavirus."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Small biz in rural areas should have access to funds even if they're not customers of larger banks. Same for minority-owned biz. Small banks & funds should be able to provide this help NOW. Small biz shouldn't have to wait while well-connected banks dole out $$ to fav clients."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Small businesses across America are telling us the @SBAgov Paycheck Protection Program isn't working. That loan applications are not being processed and businesses are not getting the money in time. Not acceptable. President Trump and his admin need to fix these issues NOW."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Feinstein, Wyden, Schumer, Colleagues Press Trump Administration To Ensure Workers Receive Unemployment Benefits
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer calls on President Trump to immediately approve New York's cost-share waiver and pick up 100% of coronavirus disaster costs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell's proposal does nothing to fix the problems with the Paycheck Protection Program or invest in SBA disaster assistance. Even the Chamber of Commerce says we need to invest in SBA disaster assistance for small businesses."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats fought to support the USPS. But Republicans refused to include anything that would have given the USPS real help. We won't stop fighting for them."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : Democrats fought to expand unemployment benefits for part-time workers, gig workers, workers who need to take time off to fight coronavirus, and more. You MUST clarify your guidance to ensure they receive it."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump needs to make sure testing kits are available across the country NOW so we can beat this pandemic and help those affected."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to Doug McMillon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart and Jeff Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon - Feinstein, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Amazon, Walmart to Waive Delivery Fees and Minimum Order Requirements for SNAP Recipients
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Our incredible, essential workers are making sure our grocery stores, pharmacies, and more stay open for Americans When you have to go to the store, #ShopSmart to help keep them and everyone safe Wear a mask, and practice social distancing by staying at least 6 feet from others"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Dr. Fauci is one of the world's leading infectious disease specialists. He has advised six different Presidents, both Democrats and Republicans. Trump wants to fire him. If donald does it. It. Will. Cost. American. Lives."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Many on the right dismissed data and importance of science for years. And now the chickens have come home to roost. The Trump #coronavirus response has been an unmitigated disaster. FACTS."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| April 13, 2020
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Pelosi and Schumer Joint Statement on Urgent Priorities for Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relif
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Small businesses, hospitals, frontline workers, families, and state and local governments across the country are struggling to keep up with this national crisis. They need more help from the federal government, and they need it fast."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Doctors, nurses, and essential workers are putting their lives on the line every single day of this fight against coronavirus. Senate Democrats are proposing a bold, new program to boost premium pay for America's frontline workers. We're calling it a "Heroes Fund.""
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 12, 2020
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Tweet - "To everyone and every family celebrating in New York, across the country, and around the world today, Happy Easter!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 11, 2020
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CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Kirsten Gillibrand
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| April 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Tipton Seeks Alternative Economic Impact Payments for Non-Banking Americans
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| April 11, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm hearing from small businesses that the @SBAgov Paycheck Protection Program isn't working for them. Loan applications are not being processed and businesses are not getting the money in time. That's just not acceptable. The Trump administration needs to fix these issues NOW."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans blocked a bill this week that would provide money for small businesses, hospitals, health care providers, testing, and more. Instead of working with House and Senate Democrats, they pulled a political stunt."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for money for small businesses, and hospitals, and testing, and our state and local governments, and more to help fight coronavirus."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 11, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump: You need to get a handle on testing. NOW. We fought for free coronavirus testing. And we're continuing to fight to ensure that Americans are getting tested so we can beat this pandemic and help those affected."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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