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Feb. 26, 2020
Climate Change is A Global Problem
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Feb. 26, 2020
Tweet - "My proposal to bring $8.5B in desperately-needed resources to the global fight against coronavirus: $1.5B: CDC $3B: Public Health & Social Service Emergency Fund $2B: State & Local reimbursement $1B: USAID Emerging Health Threats Funding $1B: NIH--Rapid Vaccine Development"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020
Tweet - "The failed war on drugs began in the early 1970s. There were less than 350K people incarcerated in America at the time. Today there are 2.2 million - disproportionately black and Latino. It's time to #EndMassIncarceration. NOW."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 26, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump: It was incompetent and dangerous that: You reduced our ability to prevent epidemics. You proposed cuts to CDC funding. You just trusted other governments (like China) to handle this. You can spin this any way you want, but it's incompetence."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020
Tweet - "I'm praying for the victims, the survivors, their families, and the whole community impacted by the shooting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our deep thanks to the first responders who are acting so quickly. It is long past time for Congress to act on gun violence."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020
Tweet - "House passed legislation today to make lynching a federal crime. Anti-lynching legislation first introduced in 1918. It has taken more than 100 years to get to this point. But justice delayed is not justice denied. This one is for Emmett Till "
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 26, 2020
Climate Change is A Global Problem
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 25, 2020
Rep. Nadler Statement on the Trump Administration's Inadequate Coronavirus Response
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "Historian, writer, and activist Arturo Alfonso Schomburg's legacy and influence should never be forgotten. Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture remains one of the world's leading African diaspora institutions. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "I didn't just criticize Pres. Trump's pathetic, inadequate funding request I noted his incompetence, how he has no plan to deal with coronavirus He's dismantled NSC's global health security team, wants to cut CDC by 16%, hasn't appointed 1 person to oversee coronavirus response"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Congressional Committee and Caucus Chairs Announce 2020 Census Partners
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "People are saying you're incompetent because you acted incompetently Reducing our ability to prevent epidemics: incompetent Proposing cutting CDC funding: incompetent Just trusting other governments to handle this: incompetent Spin this any way you want, but it's incompetence"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The terrible hardship endured by residents at Taft Houses in East Harlem without running water over the last few days shows why I've made it a priority and will continue to fight for MORE Capital Funds for public housing--not CUT them entirely as President Trump wants."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "It seems like President Trump and Larry Kudlow are more concerned about the stock market than the health of Americans. Here's an idea: President Trump should try to come up with a plan to address the spread of the Coronavirus."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump and his administration have no plan to deal with the coronavirus. NO. PLAN. And seemingly no urgency to develop one."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's asleep at the wheel on Coronavirus And @SenateGOP 's setting up votes for shameless political stunts on divisive anti-choice, anti-women, anti-family bills Americans deserve real leadership at the White House on Coronavirus and a Senate that works for Americans"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "This is the #DailyLie from the Trump administration. CDC warns it's not if but when and how many people in America will have severe illness. Meanwhile Kudlow says the opposite. This incompetence is dangerous. President Trump & his admin have no plan to deal with Coronavirus."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "What Pres. Trump needs to do on Coronavirus: -Reverse CDC cuts -Appoint global health expert to coordinate response -Increase emergency request with no Ebola funding cuts -Expedite diagnostic testing kits -Stop proliferation of junk insurance plans not covering Coronavirus tests"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "Senator McConnell tried to jam through 2 divisive, anti-choice, anti-women, anti-family bills today. Senate Democrats stopped it. If Republicans were serious about working for Americans, there's no shortage of bipartisan bills that Senator McConnell refuses to allow a vote on."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenateGOP scheduled votes on divisive anti-choice, anti-women, anti-family bills After complaining impeachment was preventing us from doing the people's business, this is what they propose? Fake, dishonest, extreme bills having nothing to do with improving American lives?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "If Secretary Pompeo really meant it, he would impose sanctions on Putin and tell Senator Mitch McConnell to stop blocking election security bills on the Senate floor."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "CDC is warning it's not a question of if but when and how many people in America will have severe illness. But Kudlow's saying the opposite. Trump admin incompetence is stunning, dangerous. President Trump must at the least appoint 1 person to coordinate Coronavirus response."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting Chief of Staff for the White House - Deutch, Luria, 22 Representatives Demand White House Deny TruNews Press Credentials
Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Feb. 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury - Menendez, Schumer, Brown Demand Secretaries Mnuchin And Pompeo Use Authority Congress Granted Them In 2017 and Executive Orders To Immediately Impose New Sanctions On Russia For Reported Ongoing Efforts To Interfere in U.S. 2020 Election
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 24, 2020
Letter to David Ferriero, U.S. Archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration - Speier, Members of Congress Urge Archivist to Certify ERA Now!
Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Just this month: President Trump's administration proposed a 16% cut at CDC. Today: They tried to answer questions about Coronavirus by saying 'This is what the Centers for Disease Control do.' This is typical of President Trump's senseless cuts. It's his #DailyLie."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Thankful for the amazing life and legacy of trailblazing Mathematician Katherine Johnson #NASA. She helped send America to the Moon. Others got the glory. But Ms. Johnson is no longer a #HiddenFigure. May she forever #RestInPower "
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Pres. Trump's bringing us closer to a banana republic: 1--Classifying Bolton's book to cover up truth 2--Installing a political yes-man as head of US Intel 3--Firing officials who refuse to pledge allegiance to Trump Where are Republicans who claim to care about rule of law?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Too little too late. That President Trump is trying to steal funds dedicated to fight Ebola is indicative of his towering incompetence and further proof that he and his administration aren't taking the Coronavirus crisis as seriously as they need to be."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "This is typical of President Trump's senseless budget cuts. President Trump wants to slash funding for the CDC. His new budget proposes a 16 percent cut at the agency. But the Coronavirus crisis continues to spread across the globe!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "The deeply disturbing bomb threats against New York's network of JCCs are more proof that we need to dramatically increase security funding grants--and NOT decrease funding as President Trump's administration is proposing."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Sec. Mnuchin and Sec. Pompeo: Putin is intent on interfering in our democracy. Everyone knows it. FBI Director Wray has warned of it repeatedly. You have all of the authorities you need to sanction Putin and his cronies. You must act!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump has been too soft on President Xi and the Chinese Communist Party as they try to cover up their response to Coronavirus. President Trump must demand that President Xi end the secrecy and suppression of facts around Coronavirus."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Les Payne was a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist. He used his work to fight for what is right. He played a pivotal role at Long Island's Newsday, leaving a legacy dedicated to making New York and America more just and more equal. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Katherine Johnson's life was one of courage and brilliance. She broke down racial and gender barriers--all while helping take our space program to heights unseen. Today, we say thank you to Katherine. My prayers go to her family. May she rest in power."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Let me repeat: The Trump Administration already has broad authority to impose sanctions for meddling in our elections. It does not need new legislative tools or approval. Our message today is crystal clear: Secretary Mnuchin & Secretary Pompeo need to impose sanctions NOW."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "All of the warning lights are flashing bright red on Coronavirus, but the Trump administration appears to have no plan, no urgency. We must get a handle on Coronavirus and make sure the United States is fully prepared to deal with its potentially far-reaching consequences."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2020
Tweet - "His #DailyLie: Pres. Trump wants to take credit for a growing economy. But the economy in Obama's last 36 months created 1.5 million more jobs than in Trump's first 36 months. Dems are fighting for higher wages & workers' rights! Workers still aren't getting their fair share."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman on his 18th anniversary service at Antioch Baptist Church in Brooklyn. I was so proud to join my dear friend, Pastor Rob, today to celebrate. Here's to many more years!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2020
Tweet - "An Army veteran, Alton R. Waldon, Jr. served as the first African American Congressman elected from Queens to the U.S. House. He has also served in the New York State Assembly, New York State Senate, and as a Judge in New York. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Admin. of the Transportation Security Administration - Schumer reveals: TSA is still using "TikTok' app on social media; senator says risks to American & Fed security via the platform remain; Pentagon & PHS have banned it, TSA should too
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Rochester abolitionist & author Austin Steward was a successful grocery business owner. He was chosen by community members to give a speech celebrating slave emancipation in New York. He was also VP at the 1st Black National Convention. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2020
Tweet - "How does Democracy die? When separate and co-equal branches of government become wholly-owned subsidiaries of an autocratic President. This is real folks. And we must do everything in our power to stop it #ForThePeople"
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 22, 2020
Tweet - "His #DailyLie: Pres. Trump & Republicans claim they'll protect Americans with pre-existing conditions Instead he's suing to end these protections And @SenateGOP 's setting up sham votes to gut Roe v. Wade instead of votes on protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2020
Tweet - ""Do you believe in miracles? YES!" We witnessed a miracle 40 years ago today when our 1980 Olympic hockey team beat the vaunted Soviet team in Lake Placid. The town's a jewel that's magical year round. And so are the Olympic Museum & Herb Brooks Arena:"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Heroes like our Vietnam veterans deserve the health benefits they were promised I stood with Vietnam veterans at Tompkins County Department of Veterans Services to say: OMB must stop blocking over 190,000 Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange from getting the care they need"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020
Tweet - "No matter how many times President Trump lies, the reality is clear: Putin is interfering in our elections again in 2020--just like in 2016. Senate Republicans need to explain why they have blocked election security bills TWENTY times."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Reverend J. Edward Nash, Sr. will always be remembered as a leader and advocate for African Americans in Buffalo and nationwide. As a founding member of the Buffalo Urban League and local NAACP branch, we'll always honor his legacy. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020
Tweet - "To my friend and our hero: Happy Birthday, @RepJohnLewis . You are an inspiration to us all to keep fighting side-by-side every day for the civil rights of all Americans."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Healthcare costs up. Housing costs up. Higher Education costs up. This economy is not working for everyday Americans. And that's why we're fighting #ForThePeople."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Despite how Pres. Trump is suing to end our health care law & protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions: A new poll today shows it's more popular than ever. So Pres. Trump can keep repeating he has some other secret health care plan. But it's still his #DailyLie."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Reacts To 2020 Democratic Debate.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 20, 2020
Stefanik Statement on Federal Law Enforcement Press Conference on Cuomo's Green Light Law
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 20, 2020
Stefanik Cosponsors the Stop for School Buses Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 20, 2020
Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on The Appointment of House Impeachment Managers by Speaker Pelosi
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 20, 2020
Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement on The Impact of Trump Administration's Muslim Ban
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 20, 2020
Representative Adriano Espaillat Calls for Reinvestigation of The Assassination of Malcolm X with Use of New Technology
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 20, 2020
Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on The War Powers Resolution to Terminate the Use of U.S. Armed Forces to Engage in Iran
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 20, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - House Democrats Demand Fair Drug Pricing For Taxpayer-Funded Coronavirus Vaccine or Treatment
Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 20, 2020
Meeks Criticizes Sale of Taxi Medallion Loans
Rep. Gregory Meeks
Feb. 20, 2020
Letter to Brian Moynihan, Chief Executive Officer of Bank of America - Congress Urges Major U.S. Banks Not to Finance Destructive Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 20, 2020
Velazquez Touts Benefits of Infrastructure Package for Small Business
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "His #DailyLie: Pres. Trump's said repeatedly "we're going to be doing background checks." If it were true, why aren't Pres. Trump and Sen. McConnell allowing a vote on the House-passed, universal background checks bill? Instead, they're setting up sham votes to gut Roe v. Wade."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020
Hoyer Announces House Vote on Historic Antilynching Legislation
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Playing for the Brooklyn Eagles, New York Rens, and more, Clarence "Fats' Jenkins became a sports legend He was one of the greatest outfielders in the era of segregated baseball & an inductee into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "If President Trump pardons Roger Stone, it'll be a green light to Trump's accomplices to keep breaking the law & covering up for him If any Republican actually cares about preserving rule of law--they'll take their head out of the sand & stand up to Trump"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "For President Trump to play politics with the highest intelligence office in the land will put our national security at risk."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, I called on FERC not to undermine New York's climate and clean energy goals But FERC has become a wholly-owned GOP subsidiary, doing the bidding of the biggest polluters Democrats will not stop fighting to seriously tackle the climate crisis"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Republicans keep blocking election security bills in the Senate, and now we know why: They'd rather let Putin win than stand up to President Trump."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Just in - Russia helping Donald Trump in upcoming presidential election. They are at it again. Is anyone surprised? (Other than the distinguished gentlelady from the great state of Maine). #DefendOurDemocracy"
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Mick Mulvaney just acknowledged what we all knew to be true. Washington Republicans don't really care about so-called fiscal responsibility. They just pretend to do so whenever a Democrat is in the White House. So they can cut Social Security and Medicare. SHAMELESS."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 19, 2020
Letter to Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Feb. 26, 2020
Climate Change is A Global Problem
Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Feb. 26, 2020
Tweet - "My proposal to bring $8.5B in desperately-needed resources to the global fight against coronavirus: $1.5B: CDC $3B: Public Health & Social Service Emergency Fund $2B: State & Local reimbursement $1B: USAID Emerging Health Threats Funding $1B: NIH--Rapid Vaccine Development"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020
Tweet - "The failed war on drugs began in the early 1970s. There were less than 350K people incarcerated in America at the time. Today there are 2.2 million - disproportionately black and Latino. It's time to #EndMassIncarceration. NOW."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 26, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump: It was incompetent and dangerous that: You reduced our ability to prevent epidemics. You proposed cuts to CDC funding. You just trusted other governments (like China) to handle this. You can spin this any way you want, but it's incompetence."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020
Tweet - "I'm praying for the victims, the survivors, their families, and the whole community impacted by the shooting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our deep thanks to the first responders who are acting so quickly. It is long past time for Congress to act on gun violence."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020
Tweet - "House passed legislation today to make lynching a federal crime. Anti-lynching legislation first introduced in 1918. It has taken more than 100 years to get to this point. But justice delayed is not justice denied. This one is for Emmett Till "
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 26, 2020
Climate Change is A Global Problem
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 25, 2020
Rep. Nadler Statement on the Trump Administration's Inadequate Coronavirus Response
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "Historian, writer, and activist Arturo Alfonso Schomburg's legacy and influence should never be forgotten. Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture remains one of the world's leading African diaspora institutions. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "I didn't just criticize Pres. Trump's pathetic, inadequate funding request I noted his incompetence, how he has no plan to deal with coronavirus He's dismantled NSC's global health security team, wants to cut CDC by 16%, hasn't appointed 1 person to oversee coronavirus response"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Congressional Committee and Caucus Chairs Announce 2020 Census Partners
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "People are saying you're incompetent because you acted incompetently Reducing our ability to prevent epidemics: incompetent Proposing cutting CDC funding: incompetent Just trusting other governments to handle this: incompetent Spin this any way you want, but it's incompetence"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The terrible hardship endured by residents at Taft Houses in East Harlem without running water over the last few days shows why I've made it a priority and will continue to fight for MORE Capital Funds for public housing--not CUT them entirely as President Trump wants."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "It seems like President Trump and Larry Kudlow are more concerned about the stock market than the health of Americans. Here's an idea: President Trump should try to come up with a plan to address the spread of the Coronavirus."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump and his administration have no plan to deal with the coronavirus. NO. PLAN. And seemingly no urgency to develop one."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump's asleep at the wheel on Coronavirus And @SenateGOP 's setting up votes for shameless political stunts on divisive anti-choice, anti-women, anti-family bills Americans deserve real leadership at the White House on Coronavirus and a Senate that works for Americans"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "This is the #DailyLie from the Trump administration. CDC warns it's not if but when and how many people in America will have severe illness. Meanwhile Kudlow says the opposite. This incompetence is dangerous. President Trump & his admin have no plan to deal with Coronavirus."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "What Pres. Trump needs to do on Coronavirus: -Reverse CDC cuts -Appoint global health expert to coordinate response -Increase emergency request with no Ebola funding cuts -Expedite diagnostic testing kits -Stop proliferation of junk insurance plans not covering Coronavirus tests"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "Senator McConnell tried to jam through 2 divisive, anti-choice, anti-women, anti-family bills today. Senate Democrats stopped it. If Republicans were serious about working for Americans, there's no shortage of bipartisan bills that Senator McConnell refuses to allow a vote on."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - ". @SenateGOP scheduled votes on divisive anti-choice, anti-women, anti-family bills After complaining impeachment was preventing us from doing the people's business, this is what they propose? Fake, dishonest, extreme bills having nothing to do with improving American lives?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "If Secretary Pompeo really meant it, he would impose sanctions on Putin and tell Senator Mitch McConnell to stop blocking election security bills on the Senate floor."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Tweet - "CDC is warning it's not a question of if but when and how many people in America will have severe illness. But Kudlow's saying the opposite. Trump admin incompetence is stunning, dangerous. President Trump must at the least appoint 1 person to coordinate Coronavirus response."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting Chief of Staff for the White House - Deutch, Luria, 22 Representatives Demand White House Deny TruNews Press Credentials
Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Feb. 24, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury - Menendez, Schumer, Brown Demand Secretaries Mnuchin And Pompeo Use Authority Congress Granted Them In 2017 and Executive Orders To Immediately Impose New Sanctions On Russia For Reported Ongoing Efforts To Interfere in U.S. 2020 Election
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 24, 2020
Letter to David Ferriero, U.S. Archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration - Speier, Members of Congress Urge Archivist to Certify ERA Now!
Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Just this month: President Trump's administration proposed a 16% cut at CDC. Today: They tried to answer questions about Coronavirus by saying 'This is what the Centers for Disease Control do.' This is typical of President Trump's senseless cuts. It's his #DailyLie."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Thankful for the amazing life and legacy of trailblazing Mathematician Katherine Johnson #NASA. She helped send America to the Moon. Others got the glory. But Ms. Johnson is no longer a #HiddenFigure. May she forever #RestInPower "
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Pres. Trump's bringing us closer to a banana republic: 1--Classifying Bolton's book to cover up truth 2--Installing a political yes-man as head of US Intel 3--Firing officials who refuse to pledge allegiance to Trump Where are Republicans who claim to care about rule of law?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Too little too late. That President Trump is trying to steal funds dedicated to fight Ebola is indicative of his towering incompetence and further proof that he and his administration aren't taking the Coronavirus crisis as seriously as they need to be."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "This is typical of President Trump's senseless budget cuts. President Trump wants to slash funding for the CDC. His new budget proposes a 16 percent cut at the agency. But the Coronavirus crisis continues to spread across the globe!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "The deeply disturbing bomb threats against New York's network of JCCs are more proof that we need to dramatically increase security funding grants--and NOT decrease funding as President Trump's administration is proposing."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Sec. Mnuchin and Sec. Pompeo: Putin is intent on interfering in our democracy. Everyone knows it. FBI Director Wray has warned of it repeatedly. You have all of the authorities you need to sanction Putin and his cronies. You must act!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump has been too soft on President Xi and the Chinese Communist Party as they try to cover up their response to Coronavirus. President Trump must demand that President Xi end the secrecy and suppression of facts around Coronavirus."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Les Payne was a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist. He used his work to fight for what is right. He played a pivotal role at Long Island's Newsday, leaving a legacy dedicated to making New York and America more just and more equal. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Katherine Johnson's life was one of courage and brilliance. She broke down racial and gender barriers--all while helping take our space program to heights unseen. Today, we say thank you to Katherine. My prayers go to her family. May she rest in power."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Let me repeat: The Trump Administration already has broad authority to impose sanctions for meddling in our elections. It does not need new legislative tools or approval. Our message today is crystal clear: Secretary Mnuchin & Secretary Pompeo need to impose sanctions NOW."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Tweet - "All of the warning lights are flashing bright red on Coronavirus, but the Trump administration appears to have no plan, no urgency. We must get a handle on Coronavirus and make sure the United States is fully prepared to deal with its potentially far-reaching consequences."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2020
Tweet - "His #DailyLie: Pres. Trump wants to take credit for a growing economy. But the economy in Obama's last 36 months created 1.5 million more jobs than in Trump's first 36 months. Dems are fighting for higher wages & workers' rights! Workers still aren't getting their fair share."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Robert Waterman on his 18th anniversary service at Antioch Baptist Church in Brooklyn. I was so proud to join my dear friend, Pastor Rob, today to celebrate. Here's to many more years!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2020
Tweet - "An Army veteran, Alton R. Waldon, Jr. served as the first African American Congressman elected from Queens to the U.S. House. He has also served in the New York State Assembly, New York State Senate, and as a Judge in New York. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Admin. of the Transportation Security Administration - Schumer reveals: TSA is still using "TikTok' app on social media; senator says risks to American & Fed security via the platform remain; Pentagon & PHS have banned it, TSA should too
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Rochester abolitionist & author Austin Steward was a successful grocery business owner. He was chosen by community members to give a speech celebrating slave emancipation in New York. He was also VP at the 1st Black National Convention. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2020
Tweet - "How does Democracy die? When separate and co-equal branches of government become wholly-owned subsidiaries of an autocratic President. This is real folks. And we must do everything in our power to stop it #ForThePeople"
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 22, 2020
Tweet - "His #DailyLie: Pres. Trump & Republicans claim they'll protect Americans with pre-existing conditions Instead he's suing to end these protections And @SenateGOP 's setting up sham votes to gut Roe v. Wade instead of votes on protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2020
Tweet - ""Do you believe in miracles? YES!" We witnessed a miracle 40 years ago today when our 1980 Olympic hockey team beat the vaunted Soviet team in Lake Placid. The town's a jewel that's magical year round. And so are the Olympic Museum & Herb Brooks Arena:"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Heroes like our Vietnam veterans deserve the health benefits they were promised I stood with Vietnam veterans at Tompkins County Department of Veterans Services to say: OMB must stop blocking over 190,000 Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange from getting the care they need"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020
Tweet - "No matter how many times President Trump lies, the reality is clear: Putin is interfering in our elections again in 2020--just like in 2016. Senate Republicans need to explain why they have blocked election security bills TWENTY times."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Reverend J. Edward Nash, Sr. will always be remembered as a leader and advocate for African Americans in Buffalo and nationwide. As a founding member of the Buffalo Urban League and local NAACP branch, we'll always honor his legacy. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020
Tweet - "To my friend and our hero: Happy Birthday, @RepJohnLewis . You are an inspiration to us all to keep fighting side-by-side every day for the civil rights of all Americans."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Healthcare costs up. Housing costs up. Higher Education costs up. This economy is not working for everyday Americans. And that's why we're fighting #ForThePeople."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Despite how Pres. Trump is suing to end our health care law & protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions: A new poll today shows it's more popular than ever. So Pres. Trump can keep repeating he has some other secret health care plan. But it's still his #DailyLie."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Reacts To 2020 Democratic Debate.
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 20, 2020
Stefanik Statement on Federal Law Enforcement Press Conference on Cuomo's Green Light Law
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 20, 2020
Stefanik Cosponsors the Stop for School Buses Act
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 20, 2020
Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on The Appointment of House Impeachment Managers by Speaker Pelosi
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 20, 2020
Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement on The Impact of Trump Administration's Muslim Ban
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 20, 2020
Representative Adriano Espaillat Calls for Reinvestigation of The Assassination of Malcolm X with Use of New Technology
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 20, 2020
Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on The War Powers Resolution to Terminate the Use of U.S. Armed Forces to Engage in Iran
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 20, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - House Democrats Demand Fair Drug Pricing For Taxpayer-Funded Coronavirus Vaccine or Treatment
Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Feb. 20, 2020
Meeks Criticizes Sale of Taxi Medallion Loans
Rep.Gregory Meeks
Feb. 20, 2020
Letter to Brian Moynihan, Chief Executive Officer of Bank of America - Congress Urges Major U.S. Banks Not to Finance Destructive Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 20, 2020
Velazquez Touts Benefits of Infrastructure Package for Small Business
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "His #DailyLie: Pres. Trump's said repeatedly "we're going to be doing background checks." If it were true, why aren't Pres. Trump and Sen. McConnell allowing a vote on the House-passed, universal background checks bill? Instead, they're setting up sham votes to gut Roe v. Wade."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020
Hoyer Announces House Vote on Historic Antilynching Legislation
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Playing for the Brooklyn Eagles, New York Rens, and more, Clarence "Fats' Jenkins became a sports legend He was one of the greatest outfielders in the era of segregated baseball & an inductee into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "If President Trump pardons Roger Stone, it'll be a green light to Trump's accomplices to keep breaking the law & covering up for him If any Republican actually cares about preserving rule of law--they'll take their head out of the sand & stand up to Trump"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "For President Trump to play politics with the highest intelligence office in the land will put our national security at risk."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, I called on FERC not to undermine New York's climate and clean energy goals But FERC has become a wholly-owned GOP subsidiary, doing the bidding of the biggest polluters Democrats will not stop fighting to seriously tackle the climate crisis"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Republicans keep blocking election security bills in the Senate, and now we know why: They'd rather let Putin win than stand up to President Trump."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Just in - Russia helping Donald Trump in upcoming presidential election. They are at it again. Is anyone surprised? (Other than the distinguished gentlelady from the great state of Maine). #DefendOurDemocracy"
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Mick Mulvaney just acknowledged what we all knew to be true. Washington Republicans don't really care about so-called fiscal responsibility. They just pretend to do so whenever a Democrat is in the White House. So they can cut Social Security and Medicare. SHAMELESS."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 19, 2020
Letter to Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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