| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Brown, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Release $900 Million in LIHEAP to States
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to Megan Brennan, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service - Clarke Calls for Stronger Safety Measures for USPS Workers During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar - Perdue, Loeffler Ask Administration to Help Rural Hospitals During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Rick Bright, Director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority - Foster Urges HHS to Rapidly Deploy COVID-19 Antibody Testing
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - House & Senate members call on President Trump to end sanctions against Iran during COVID-19
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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E&C Leaders Blast Trump Administration's Rollback of Clean Car Standards
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Warren, Gillibrand Urge Secretary DeVos to Halt Title IX Rule; Focus on Helping Schools During the COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State of the U.S. Department of State - Warren Joins Senate and House Colleagues in Calling for U.S. to Lift Sanctions as Iran Reels from Coronavirus
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Brown, Senate Democrats Call On Mnuchin To Defend The Creation Of A Special Inspector General For Pandemic Recovery (SIGPR) From Being Undermined By The Trump Administration
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Malinowski Fights to Eliminate Cap on State and Local Tax Deduction
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Rick Bright, Dir. of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority - Gottheimer Joins Bipartisan Push to Rapidly Deploy Antibody Testing to Check for Coronavirus Immunity
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Norcross, Menendez, NJ, NY Delegations Urge Administration to Distribute CARES Act Funding to Health Care Providers Quickly
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Carvajal, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Congressman David Trone Calls on Federal Bureau of Prisons to Release Coronavirus Response Plans
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Members of SEEC Leadership condemn EPA suspension of environmental enforcement during COVID-19 crisis
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Rep. Pappas Calls on Administration to Help Ease Access to Medicaid During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Connolly Leads Letter Urging DHS to Exclude COVID-19 Assistance from Public Charge Determinations
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Meng Working to Ensure Resumption of Mail Service in Ridgewood, Maspeth, Glendale and Middle Village
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 31, 2020
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Velázquez Bill Would Enlist Restaurants in Anti-Hunger Effort
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| March 31, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: You may have been distracted by impeachment from acting to fight coronavirus, but not everyone was. I called for President Trump to declare a public health emergency to fight coronavirus on January 26!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 31, 2020
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Tweet - "Today is #EqualPayDay. It marks how long into 2020 women would have to work to earn the same as men earned in 2019. And as women work hard to fight this coronavirus crisis across our country, it's just as important as ever that we say: Women deserve equal pay for equal work."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 31, 2020
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Tweet - "Dems fought for hazard pay for frontline workers in this coronavirus response bill. The GOP blocked it. President Trump must give them hazard pay now. If he doesn't, we'll keep fighting for it for nurses, doctors, FEMA, workers in distribution centers, grocery stores, and more."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 31, 2020
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Tweet - "#CésarChávezDay reminds us why we'll never stop fighting for people and workers. César Chávez fought for fairness, justice, and equality for all Americans. We'll keep fighting to honor the legacy of this civil rights icon and labor leader. #SiSePuede"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 31, 2020
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Meng Congratulates Frank Wu on Becoming New President of Queens College
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 31, 2020
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Tweet - "I agree that we should fight for an infrastructure bill, but it has to be big, bold, pro-worker, and green."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 31, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats fought for a bill that puts people and workers first. WATCH: Here's how the bill helps our health care system and Americans across the country fight the coronavirus crisis:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 31, 2020
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Following unanimous passage of stimulus, bringing +$115 billion to New York immediately, Schumer, Gillibrand announce NY communities will get an additional $2.4 billion in CDBG funding
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Tweet - "Trump doesn't think Republicans can win if voting is made easier for everyday Americans. Is that why many in the GOP worship at the altar of voter suppression? We. Will. Defend. Our. Democracy. #ForThePeople"
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Zeldin, Stefanik, King, Katko Urge SALT Deduction Relief in Next Possible Coronavirus Response Legislation
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - After Rising Numbers of Federal Prisoners Test Positive for COVID-19 & First COVID-19 related Death Reported in Federal Prison, Nadler & Bass Renew Call for DOJ to Take Action
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Velazquez on Presumed Coronavirus Infection
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| March 30, 2020
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Suozzi travels to DC to ensure coronavirus "phase three" passage
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| March 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Administration To Address Child Care Needs Of Frontline Workers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Tweet - "We're thankful for the service members on the Comfort. We're thankful they're here to help New York. We quickly pushed resources to the Navy and the Army Corps of Engineers so that we could get the ship and her crew in NYC nearly a week ahead of schedule!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 30, 2020
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Tweet - "We built robust, multilayered accountability and transparency mechanisms to ensure taxpayer funds are properly used to protect workers and people. Glenn Fine must exercise his full oversight authority to ensure that the Trump administration implements the CARES Act as intended."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Josef Neumann was a victim of the horrific anti-Semitic attack in Monsey. I'm praying for his family. This type of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred has no place in New York or in our country. We will continue to stand up to hate and fear."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Barrasso, Bennet, Roe, Schrier Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling on HHS to Help Rural Health Providers
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Nadler, Feinstein, Lofgren Demand DHS Give Due Process As Required By Law To Unaccompanied Children During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Tweet - "The American people are at war with the #coronavirus. Our doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, grocery store clerks and first responders are on the frontline. Why would we send them into battle unarmed? They ALL need N-95 masks and personal protective equipment. NOW."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 29, 2020
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Congressman Joe Morelle Votes to Enact Third Piece of Emergency Legislation, Provide Relief for American Families During Covid-19 Public Health Crisis
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| March 29, 2020
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Tweet - "My first Zoom press conference from home ever. Subject: $112 billion for New York to fight coronavirus. Helpers: My daughter Jessica and my grandson Noah."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Thank you to @SenWarren for fighting side by side with me against the GOP ploy to have virtually no oversight, transparency, or accountability. Senate Democrats fought to make this bill better for people and workers."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Dems fought for the biggest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades and covered self-employed, gig workers, freelancers, more Thanks to Sen. @RonWyden , @SenGaryPeters , @SenatorBennet for fighting side-by-side with me to make this a reality"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Viruses do not discriminate. Blaming Chinese and Asian Americans is ignorant and dangerous. We are all in this fight together. And we will beat this scourge as a united people."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Thankful for the life of civil rights icon Joseph E. Lowery. Alongside Dr. King, he battled Jim Crow and emerged victorious. America is a better place b/c of social justice champions like Rev. Lowery. May he forever #RestInPower"
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Florida Gov has set up checkpoints on I-95 to stop drivers from the NYC area. Instead of trying to scapegoat New Yorkers here's a thought. Look in the mirror. This is the same guy who allowed thousands of spring breakers to wildly party on Florida beaches for days. Shameless."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 28, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm deeply saddened to hear civil rights icon Rev. Joseph Lowery has passed away. He lived a powerful life dedicated to creating a more just and equal country for all Americans. We are a better nation as a result of his leadership. My prayers are with the Lowery family."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Democracy Matters. Now more than ever. That's why @HouseDemocrats fought to secure $400 million to maximize voter participation during the #coronavirus pandemic. We need nationwide early voting and mail-in ballots for everyone. Nothing less is acceptable #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 28, 2020
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Tweet - "We fought to help small businesses with a new program providing grants and more to keep workers on payroll and help cover other expenses. Thank you to @SenatorCardin and @SenatorShaheen for working side-by-side with me to fight for small businesses."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 27, 2020
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Clarke Votes in Favor of the Bipartisan CARES ACT to Combat COVID-19
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| March 27, 2020
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Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com Inc. - Rep. Ilhan Omar and Sen. Bernie Sanders lead Letter Calling on Amazon to Protect Workers
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 27, 2020
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Tonko Applauds Passage of $2 Trillion Coronavirus Response Package
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| March 27, 2020
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Stefanik Helps House Pass Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 27, 2020
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Applauds Passage of Historic Families & Workers-First Coronavirus Legislation and The Emergency Relief It Sends to New York
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| March 27, 2020
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Rep. Nadler Issues Statement on Passage of CARES Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| March 27, 2020
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CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Grace Meng
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 27, 2020
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Meng Announces House Passage of $2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security Act
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 27, 2020
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Velazquez on CARES Act Passage
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| March 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Spanberger Presses FDA to Cut Red Tape for Central Virginia Distilleries Producing Hand Sanitizer
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| March 27, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Introduces Bill to Help State and Local Prisons Test & Treat COVID-19
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| March 27, 2020
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Tweet - "The House just passed the #CARESAct to address the #coronavirus pandemic. America is a resilient nation. We defeated the Great Depression. We defeated Nazi Germany. We defeated Jim Crow. We will defeat #COVID19 as well #FlattenTheCurve #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Back in Washington preparing to vote on the #Coronavirus relief package. Apparently, a right-wing Republican is trying to block it. This is no time for political gamesmanship. Lives are at risk. We. Will. Pass. This. Bill. #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 27, 2020
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Tweet - ""A damn no" That's what Senator Murray told Senate Democrats about the Republican plan for a $500 billion slush fund. I can't thank @PattyMurray enough for her work fighting to make this bill better for people and workers across America."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 27, 2020
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Tweet - "The House just passed the bill! Democrats fought to put public health and people and workers first--help for our health system, unemployment insurance on steroids, strict oversight, & more While not a panacea--it will address many of our vital, immediate health and economic needs"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 27, 2020
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
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Rep. Gregory Meeks
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| March 27, 2020
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 27, 2020
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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| March 27, 2020
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| March 27, 2020
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| March 27, 2020
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Tweet - "From the start--Dems have been fighting to put people & workers first We fought for the biggest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades It helps businesses small, medium, large, self-employed, gig workers, freelancers, bartenders, retail workers, airline attendants, more"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Because Democrats insisted on these changes, the assistance to people, workers in businesses small, medium, large, the self-employed, freelancers, or gig workers is not just a one-shot deal, but a continuing paycheck that will help during this crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 27, 2020
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| March 27, 2020
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Deirdre Finnegan is a nurse at @NYULangone . She and her team are on the frontlines of this crisis fighting hard for New Yorkers and New York families. And here's what they're asking: "We stay here for you. Please stay home for us.""
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Cruise industry often registers abroad to avoid US taxes, environmental regs, worker rights Now seems they want a taxpayer-funded bailout?! No--We rebuffed GOP attempts to bailout companies registered abroad Cruise companies registered or organized off our shores won't qualify"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats refused to be jammed by Senator Mitch McConnell into accepting a bad bill. We fought to put our healthcare system, people, and workers first and made the bill much better. This @NYTimes article is worth a read:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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