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Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans have risked their lives for the sacredness of our elections. For President Trump to destroy it and hold hostage those who need timely delivery of the mail now--in the middle of a pandemic--is despicable. #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "GAO has concluded that President Trump's acting DHS leaders--Ken Cuccinelli and Chad Wolf--were appointed illegally. They should both immediately step down and the DHS IG must launch a top to bottom legal review of every decision they made during their tenures." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "85 years ago, the Social Security Act became law Now Pres Trump promises to "terminate" Social Security's dedicated funding As we face COVID, I will fight to protect this critical program that's been an economic lifeline for millions of seniors, people w/ disabilities, families" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 McCollum and Progressive Colleagues Introduce Israeli Annexation Non-Recognition Act to Prohibit U.S. Recognition, Aid if Palestinian Lands Are Illegally Annexed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon.. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Plaskett, DeLauro Blast USDA Decision to Include Signed Letter from President in Emergency Food Relief Program Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Hirono, Coons, Murray, Colleagues Call on HHS, CDC to Provide Comprehensive Guidance for Child Care Providers Dealing with COVID-19 Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, President of Mexico - Reps. García, Schakowsky, and 107 Members of Congress Urge Mexican President López Obrador to Drop Charges Against Activist and Protect Labor Rights Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Social Security has helped millions of seniors, people w/ disabilities & families for 85 years I've long been a champion of disability rights & wrote Disability Integration Act COVID has made access to home & community based care more vital than ever for those w/ disabilities" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Support For Bicameral Legislation To Help Achieve Environmental Justice For All Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 14, 2020 Booker, Menendez Laud Signing of Legislation into Law Helping Families of First Responders Lost to COVID Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer, Maloney, Peters Statement Calling on Postmaster General and Chairman of the Postal Service Board of Governors to Testify About Postal Service Sabotage Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy - Pelosi, Schumer, Top Committee Democrats Press Postmaster General for Answers on Partisan Campaign to Slow the Mail Before the Election Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge Pai to Expand Connectivity Using FCC's Lifeline Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Congressman Nadler Statement on Israel-United Arab Emirates Agreement Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It's now clear. The effort to destroy the Post Office is part of a continuing conspiracy to steal the election. From the most corrupt administration in American history. The entire crime family must be held accountable." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - After Months of Administration Silence, Chair Grijalva and Vice Chair Haaland Lead Letter With House Democrats Seeking Documents on Park Service Reopening Health Policies Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter tot the Hon. Adam Boehler, CEO US International Development Finance Corporations - Rep. Omar Leads Letter to Condemn Trump Administration's Plan to Invest in Controversial Projects in Honduras Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the Census Bureau - Fudge, Richmond Request Plan for Complete Census Count Following Abrupt Schedule Changes Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Schumer reveals: Rochester New York's postal services--along with its 2200 workers & door-to-door services--face a giant axe unless Admin finally meets in the middle & negotiates "COVID-4' bill; senator stands up for Rochester-Finger Lake region's postal customers, workers, community post offices & demands critical services remain Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPayDay we are reminded that Black women are paid $0.62 for every $1 a white man earns. Unacceptable. Black women need & deserve equal pay. We must pass the Paycheck Fairness Act in the Senate, and fight to close the gender and race pay gaps in our country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is trying to tear down the USPS for his own selfish ends. And he's holding hostage millions of Americans who depend on the mail for medicines, paychecks, absentee ballots, and more. We Democrats are going to do everything we can to stop this." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $6 million in FEMA funding for firefighters Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy - Manchin Urges U.S. Postal Service to Address Delays, Prevent Election Mail Cost Increases Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Booker, Senators Announce College Athletes Bill of Rights Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Postal Service Address Delivery Delays of Veterans' Prescription Drugs Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Schumer reveals: Western New York's postal hubs--along with their nearly 6100 total workers & door-to-door services--face a giant axe unless Admin. finally meets in the middle & negotiates on "COVID-4'; senator once again stands up for distribution center workers, mail carriers, neighborhood post offices & advocates for critical services vital to communities and american democracy Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Gillibrand Cosponsors Bipartisan Restart Act To Support Small And Mid Sized Businesses; Bill Would Especially Help New York's Theaters, Live Events, Restaurants And Hospitality Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Unemployment Order: --Cuts enhanced benefits in half --Won't go out for weeks, if at all --Runs out weeks after that What a ruse. The American people need a real solution that offers real help!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Co-Chairs of the Latino Jewish Congressional Caucus Statement on the NO HATE ACT Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "We all want to see our schools re-open where the data allows it, but they need the resources to ensure that it can be done safely. Democrats are advocating for $175 billion from the federal government to help them open safely, which President Trump opposes." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans say a tax cut for wealthy investors will help fight the COVID economic crisis, but think $600/week is too much for 30 million unemployed Americans. They simply don't understand the magnitude of the problems on Main Street." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy - Pelosi, Maloney Joined by 192 House Democrats in Calling on Postmaster General to Reverse Assault on Postal Service Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Meng Issues Statement Regarding New York City's Plans to Reopen School Buildings Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump admin. is defying expert advice & rushing the Census count in the middle of a pandemic. This will NOT lead to a fair, accurate Census. There must be an immediate investigation into whether political pressure from President Trump or his appointees led to this decision." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Trump Administration's Refusing to Budge in COVID-19 Response Negotiations Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Make no mistake: President Trump just told America he plans to defund Social Security" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats have made clear we're ready to work on a comprehensive bill that includes real solutions to help Americans during the COVID crisis. The Trump administration still does not grasp the magnitude of the problems Americans are facing." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Schumer reveals: Long Island's postal hub--along with its 7,500 total workers & door-to-door service--face a giant axe unless Admin. finally meets in the middle & negotiates on "COVID-4'; senator stands up for LI plant's workers, neighborhood post offices & demands critical services remain Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of The United States Postal Service - Baldwin Joins Senate Democratic Caucus in Urging Usps to Fix Delays and Avoid Cost Increases for Election Mail Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "These are crucial times during COVID -- we rely on mail more than ever. Today I stood with Long Islanders outside USPS' Melville facility--one of the service's largest hubs--demanding the Trump administration and Congress protect the USPS and its workers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "At a time when people have to vote by mail in record numbers, the Postmaster General wants to triple the postage cost to vote by mail? What a despicable derogation of democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Smith, Over 100 Members of the House Demand Full Federal Support for National Guard COVID-19 Response Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Velázquez Bill Would Help Communities Navigate, Apply for Benefits Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "It was all for show. President Trump's narrow, unworkable and weak executive actions won't help New Yorkers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 As he negotiates fair relief to benefit all Americans in "COVID-4', on a video conference call with CEOs of Chobani and Feeding America, Schumer renews his commitment to expanding SNAP benefits and extension of P-EBT to address food insecurity during the pandemic; senator has pushed for increased SNAP funding in each COVID relief bill Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than trying to break the logjam, President Trump issued a bunch of unworkable, weak executive orders. He slashed enhanced unemployment benefits and his executive order on evictions doesn't even guarantee a moratorium on evictions. Republicans must come back to the table." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 U.S. Postal Service Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Nadler & Lofgren Lead House Democrats in Opposing Trump Administration Unlawful Rule Exploiting COVID-19 to Restrict Asylum Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Date Title Politician
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans have risked their lives for the sacredness of our elections. For President Trump to destroy it and hold hostage those who need timely delivery of the mail now--in the middle of a pandemic--is despicable. #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "GAO has concluded that President Trump's acting DHS leaders--Ken Cuccinelli and Chad Wolf--were appointed illegally. They should both immediately step down and the DHS IG must launch a top to bottom legal review of every decision they made during their tenures." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "85 years ago, the Social Security Act became law Now Pres Trump promises to "terminate" Social Security's dedicated funding As we face COVID, I will fight to protect this critical program that's been an economic lifeline for millions of seniors, people w/ disabilities, families" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 McCollum and Progressive Colleagues Introduce Israeli Annexation Non-Recognition Act to Prohibit U.S. Recognition, Aid if Palestinian Lands Are Illegally Annexed Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon.. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Plaskett, DeLauro Blast USDA Decision to Include Signed Letter from President in Emergency Food Relief Program Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Hirono, Coons, Murray, Colleagues Call on HHS, CDC to Provide Comprehensive Guidance for Child Care Providers Dealing with COVID-19 Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, President of Mexico - Reps. García, Schakowsky, and 107 Members of Congress Urge Mexican President López Obrador to Drop Charges Against Activist and Protect Labor Rights Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Social Security has helped millions of seniors, people w/ disabilities & families for 85 years I've long been a champion of disability rights & wrote Disability Integration Act COVID has made access to home & community based care more vital than ever for those w/ disabilities" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2020 Gillibrand Announces Support For Bicameral Legislation To Help Achieve Environmental Justice For All Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 14, 2020 Booker, Menendez Laud Signing of Legislation into Law Helping Families of First Responders Lost to COVID Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer, Maloney, Peters Statement Calling on Postmaster General and Chairman of the Postal Service Board of Governors to Testify About Postal Service Sabotage Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy - Pelosi, Schumer, Top Committee Democrats Press Postmaster General for Answers on Partisan Campaign to Slow the Mail Before the Election Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge Pai to Expand Connectivity Using FCC's Lifeline Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Congressman Nadler Statement on Israel-United Arab Emirates Agreement Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It's now clear. The effort to destroy the Post Office is part of a continuing conspiracy to steal the election. From the most corrupt administration in American history. The entire crime family must be held accountable." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - After Months of Administration Silence, Chair Grijalva and Vice Chair Haaland Lead Letter With House Democrats Seeking Documents on Park Service Reopening Health Policies Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter tot the Hon. Adam Boehler, CEO US International Development Finance Corporations - Rep. Omar Leads Letter to Condemn Trump Administration's Plan to Invest in Controversial Projects in Honduras Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the Census Bureau - Fudge, Richmond Request Plan for Complete Census Count Following Abrupt Schedule Changes Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Schumer reveals: Rochester New York's postal services--along with its 2200 workers & door-to-door services--face a giant axe unless Admin finally meets in the middle & negotiates "COVID-4' bill; senator stands up for Rochester-Finger Lake region's postal customers, workers, community post offices & demands critical services remain Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPayDay we are reminded that Black women are paid $0.62 for every $1 a white man earns. Unacceptable. Black women need & deserve equal pay. We must pass the Paycheck Fairness Act in the Senate, and fight to close the gender and race pay gaps in our country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is trying to tear down the USPS for his own selfish ends. And he's holding hostage millions of Americans who depend on the mail for medicines, paychecks, absentee ballots, and more. We Democrats are going to do everything we can to stop this." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $6 million in FEMA funding for firefighters Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy - Manchin Urges U.S. Postal Service to Address Delays, Prevent Election Mail Cost Increases Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Booker, Senators Announce College Athletes Bill of Rights Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Postal Service Address Delivery Delays of Veterans' Prescription Drugs Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Schumer reveals: Western New York's postal hubs--along with their nearly 6100 total workers & door-to-door services--face a giant axe unless Admin. finally meets in the middle & negotiates on "COVID-4'; senator once again stands up for distribution center workers, mail carriers, neighborhood post offices & advocates for critical services vital to communities and american democracy Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Gillibrand Cosponsors Bipartisan Restart Act To Support Small And Mid Sized Businesses; Bill Would Especially Help New York's Theaters, Live Events, Restaurants And Hospitality Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Unemployment Order: --Cuts enhanced benefits in half --Won't go out for weeks, if at all --Runs out weeks after that What a ruse. The American people need a real solution that offers real help!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Co-Chairs of the Latino Jewish Congressional Caucus Statement on the NO HATE ACT Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "We all want to see our schools re-open where the data allows it, but they need the resources to ensure that it can be done safely. Democrats are advocating for $175 billion from the federal government to help them open safely, which President Trump opposes." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans say a tax cut for wealthy investors will help fight the COVID economic crisis, but think $600/week is too much for 30 million unemployed Americans. They simply don't understand the magnitude of the problems on Main Street." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy - Pelosi, Maloney Joined by 192 House Democrats in Calling on Postmaster General to Reverse Assault on Postal Service Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Meng Issues Statement Regarding New York City's Plans to Reopen School Buildings Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump admin. is defying expert advice & rushing the Census count in the middle of a pandemic. This will NOT lead to a fair, accurate Census. There must be an immediate investigation into whether political pressure from President Trump or his appointees led to this decision." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Trump Administration's Refusing to Budge in COVID-19 Response Negotiations Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Make no mistake: President Trump just told America he plans to defund Social Security" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats have made clear we're ready to work on a comprehensive bill that includes real solutions to help Americans during the COVID crisis. The Trump administration still does not grasp the magnitude of the problems Americans are facing." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Schumer reveals: Long Island's postal hub--along with its 7,500 total workers & door-to-door service--face a giant axe unless Admin. finally meets in the middle & negotiates on "COVID-4'; senator stands up for LI plant's workers, neighborhood post offices & demands critical services remain Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of The United States Postal Service - Baldwin Joins Senate Democratic Caucus in Urging Usps to Fix Delays and Avoid Cost Increases for Election Mail Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "These are crucial times during COVID -- we rely on mail more than ever. Today I stood with Long Islanders outside USPS' Melville facility--one of the service's largest hubs--demanding the Trump administration and Congress protect the USPS and its workers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "At a time when people have to vote by mail in record numbers, the Postmaster General wants to triple the postage cost to vote by mail? What a despicable derogation of democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Smith, Over 100 Members of the House Demand Full Federal Support for National Guard COVID-19 Response Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Velázquez Bill Would Help Communities Navigate, Apply for Benefits Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "It was all for show. President Trump's narrow, unworkable and weak executive actions won't help New Yorkers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 As he negotiates fair relief to benefit all Americans in "COVID-4', on a video conference call with CEOs of Chobani and Feeding America, Schumer renews his commitment to expanding SNAP benefits and extension of P-EBT to address food insecurity during the pandemic; senator has pushed for increased SNAP funding in each COVID relief bill Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than trying to break the logjam, President Trump issued a bunch of unworkable, weak executive orders. He slashed enhanced unemployment benefits and his executive order on evictions doesn't even guarantee a moratorium on evictions. Republicans must come back to the table." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 U.S. Postal Service Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Nadler & Lofgren Lead House Democrats in Opposing Trump Administration Unlawful Rule Exploiting COVID-19 to Restrict Asylum Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
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