| March 22, 2020
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Rep. Pressley, Lawmakers Call for Compassionate Release of Those in Federal Detainment Facilities
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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Statement: Gillibrand Votes Against "Shameful' Phase III Coronavirus Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 22, 2020
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CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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| March 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - ICMYI: Reps. Torres Small, Huffman Call for Expanding Telephone Services Reimbursement for Community Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "The Senate majority may consider Congress a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trump administration. House Dems don't get down like that. We will always fight #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "We voted no on the McConnell-GOP bill because among other problems it includes huge bailouts without protections for people and workers and without accountability, and because it shortchanges our hospitals and healthcare workers who need our help. These changes need to be made."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "I just spoke in the Senate about how we're making progress on a bill. The McConnell-GOP bill includes huge bailouts without protections for people and workers and without accountability. It has shortfalls of money for our hospitals & medical workers. This needs to be changed."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 21, 2020
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Langevin Legislation Clears Way for Additional Personal Protective Equipment for Frontline Workers
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Calls for Americans in The Dominican Republic to Return Home
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Nadler and Maloney Lead NYC Delegation Request for $4B in Federal Assistance for Nonprofit Museums
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Meng Seeks Personal Protective Equipment and Prescription Drug Refills to be Addressed in Congress' Third Coronavirus Bill
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to Lisa Murkowski and Tom Udall, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies - Baldwin, Bipartisan Colleagues Request Full FY2021 Funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "We're fighting for our public health infrastructure We need hundreds of billions of dollars for gloves, masks, beds, ventilators, tests, personal protective equipment Money for our hospitals, nursing homes, community health centers, state and local governments It can't wait!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 21, 2020
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Schumer, Warren, And Wyden Unveil Plan To Increase Benefits By $200 Per Month For All Social Security Beneficiaries
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "To our health care workers, and to every American out there finding their way through these challenging times: We are working to provide you the relief to see you through this crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "We don't want industry bailouts unless we include strict conditions that put #WorkersFirst. No stock buybacks. No layoffs. No salary cuts for workers or salary increases for corporate executives."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump, and Vice President Mike Pence - Cantwell, Senate Democrats Demand Answers About COVID-19 Testing and Equipment Shortages
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Two Words: Hell No."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "We must do everything we can to make sure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus. Service and industry workers, gig workers, freelancers, bartenders, retail workers, airline attendants, so many more. I'm fighting for all people and all workers. #WorkersFirst"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm fighting for our public health infrastructure. For hundreds of billions of dollars for masks, beds, ventilators, tests, and more. I'm fighting to ensure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus. Service and industry workers, gig workers, freelancers, and more."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Republicans jammed the #GOPTaxScam down the throats of the American people in 2017. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest one percent. McConnell is apparently up to his old tricks. House Dems are empowered to stop him. We will continue to fight #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Congressional Negotiators To Cancel Student Loan Payments And Debt In COVID-19 Response Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - Carper, Merkley, Colleagues Push To Protect Working Families from Utility Shut Offs in Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Pascrell Leads 110 Colleagues Demanding Support for First Responders
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Pressley and Omar Lead Colleagues in Urging House Leadership to Include Student Debt Cancellation in Upcoming Coronavirus Relief Package
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline, 37 Members Request Stronger Unemployment Insurance for Workers
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Chairman Roy Blunt of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education & Related Agencies and Ranking Member Patty Murray of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education & Related Agencies - Bennet Leads Colleagues in Calling for Increased Funding for Schools and Education Support Professionals Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 20, 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 - Raskin urges congressional leadership to eliminate immigrant restrictions on COVID-19 testing
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - COVID-19: Reps. Dean and Beyer Lead Effort for Direct Cash Assistance to Help Americans During Economic Fallout of COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Sarbanes Calls for Increased Federal Funding for Community Health Centers to Help Mitigate Coronavirus Crisis
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline Leading Effort to Help Student Loan Borrowers
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Daines Urges President Trump to Prioritize Public Health, Montana Businesses During Northern Border Travel Restrictions
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Andy Levin, 35 Bipartisan House Members, Call for Increased Library Funding to Ensure Access to Online and Digital Resources during Coronavirus Outbreak
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Rosen, Colleagues Request Language In Annual Spending Bill Barring Funding For The Arrest, Detention, Or Deportation Of Dreamers Or TPS Recipients
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - To Help Iowans Stranded Abroad, Rep. Axne Demands Secretary Pompeo Bring Citizens Home
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Meng Leads NYC Delegation in Calling on Trump to Address Shortage of Protective Equipment and Medical Technology
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to USDA Secretary Perdue - Congresswoman Moore Calls for an Expanded List of WIC-Approved Food to Support Families During Coronavirus Outbreak
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Bonamici, Pingree Push House Leadership to Protect the Arts Economy During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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New York Small Businesses Impacted By Coronavirus Can Now Apply for SBA Disaster Loans Due to Legislation Congresswoman Meng Helped Secure in First COVID-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of the Representatives - Pocan, Cicilline Lead Letter to Protect Small Businesses in Next House COVID-19 Package
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Balderson Calls for Tax Fix in Coronavirus Relief Package to Allow Restaurants and Other Small Businesses to Reinvest in Facilities
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Chairs DeFazio, Doggett to Corporations: Put Workers First in Economic Recovery
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to Mark Schultz, Department of Education Deputy Assistance Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - As Schools Close Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Cantwell, Senate Democrats Relay Concerns for Children with Disabilities to Department of Education
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, The Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Representatives García, Moore Urge Support for Public Transportation Agencies and their Workforce During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Call For FEMA To Waive State And Local Match On COVID-19 Assistance
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the house, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reps. García, Moore, Cisneros, and Speier Advocate for Small Business Grants, Not Just Loans, and Relief for Minority-Owned Small Businesses
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - Durbin, Duckworth Join 165 Members Of Congress In Calling For Billions In Community Health Center Funding To Tackle Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Tweet - "To our thousands of doctors and nurses and medical workers in New York and across the country fighting to help sick patients: Thank you. God bless you. The nation owes a great debt to your courage and willingness to answer the call to serve."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Pres. Trump told me today he'll IMMEDIATELY use Defense Production Act to get critical medical equipment made & into the hands of those who need it We need this now--Hospitals in NY & nationwide need tests, ventilators, personal protective equipment, more"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Pres. Trump just approved a major disaster declaration for New York to fight coronavirus. Sen. @GillibrandNY and I pushed for this! FEMA needs to get to work NOW to open these MANY billions in direct aid for New York and individuals to help save lives and protect public health."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 20, 2020
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Tweet - "When I talked to President Trump today: I said we need to put #WorkersFirst--we don't want bailouts unless they're used for workers He explicitly told me he would oppose companies using bailouts on stock buybacks--even though that's not in Senator McConnell's bill This is vital"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 20, 2020
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Tweet - "I've heard from families. From people who are isolated. Who have sick loved ones in nursing homes and can't enter to see them. Who fight their whole life to build a small business and they may be wiped out. The urgency of doing something big and bold NOW is so, so, so important."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 20, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 20, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump, @SecPompeo , and Secretary @EsperDoD should be using every tool in the toolbox to help U.S. citizens stranded abroad."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - After putting pressure on the administration earlier this week, Schumer, Gillibrand announce that President Trump approved New York's request for a Major Disaster Declaration
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Tweet - "This is one of the worst crises we've faced. We must act quickly, strongly to help people and workers. Senator McConnell's bill is not pro-worker at all. It puts corporations ahead of people. Democrats are united in fighting to put public health, people, and #WorkersFirst."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, I talked to President Trump on the phone about fighting for public health: I urged him to IMMEDIATELY use the Defense Production Act to get ventilators and other critical medical equipment to those who need it. He told me he would do it. We need this now!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 20, 2020
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Tweet - "We must stand up for all displaced workers (and we will). But let's get something straight. The major cruise lines sail under foreign flags to avoid paying the U.S. corporate tax rate. And now some want the American taxpayer to bail them out? Get. Lost."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Clarke Letter to Speaker Pelosi: Stimulus Package Must Protect American Workers' Jobs
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Step Up and Help Student Loan Borrowers Impacted by the Coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Schumer, Murray, Brown, And Warren Unveil Bold, New Plan To Cancel Student Loan Payments For Duration Of Coronavirus Emergency And Provide Minimum $10K Payoff For All Federal Student Loan Borrowers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - 23 Senators Urge the Interior Department to Reverse Course on Proposed Changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic, Rep. Pressley and Progressive Coalition Introduce The Housing Is A Human Right Act
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Cicilline, Young Call for Extra Afterschool and Summer Learning Funding
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Kennedy, Tonko lead bipartisan letter to Speaker Pelosi requesting coronavirus response address mental health
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin to Protect, Guarantee Health Care Access for Americans with HIV, LGBTQ Community amidst COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Spanberger Urges Pentagon to Protect U.S. Servicemembers Stationed Abroad Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Chairwoman Velázquez Releases Comprehensive Small Business COVID-19 Relief Bill
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Meng Urges Trump to Provide Immediate Relief to Nation's Most Vulnerable Citizens in Fight Against Coronavirus
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 19, 2020
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Rep. Nadler Statement Condemning Trump Administration for Refusing to Lift Fetal Tissue Ban for COVID-19 Vaccine Research
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Representatives Cohen, Watson Coleman and Garcia Insist Airline Bailout include Protections for Consumers, Labor, Small Business and the Environment
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Baldwin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Reports that DHS is Preparing Mass Deportation of DREAMERS
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "What is going on here, President Trump? We called on you to invoke the Defense Production Act. But in addition, we expect you to use it immediately. Why aren't you using this authority now to make testing kits, masks, beds, ventilators?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "We need a bold plan that puts #WorkersFirst Service & industry workers, gig workers, freelancers, bartenders, retail workers, airline attendants, so many more We owe so much thanks to these hardworking Americans, and many of them are in trouble now through no fault of their own"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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