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Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Pete Hamill was working-class Brooklyn down to his bones. The proud, tough, compassionate, eloquent prose that poured from his typewriter gave deepest luster to the glory days of the Big Apple's tabloid era. We are surely less of a New York without him." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Every American should be able to vote this November. Safely and confidently. In person or by mail. Democrats are not going to stop fighting until state election systems and the post office gets the resources they need." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness - Following reports of new penalties for boaters crossing into the Canadian side of the St. Lawrence river mid-transit, Schumer calls for common sense, clear, & consistent cross-border travel enforcement; fines for boats on water & undocked, hurt already-devastated cross-border tourism industry in Northern New York Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans keep stonewalling support for state, local, & tribal governments. In the early days of this crisis, the Trump administration couldn't be bothered to supply them with the necessary resources. Now Sen. McConnell says our states should just go bankrupt. Unacceptable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweets - "Paychecks. Social Security. Medication. Ballots. The United States Postal Service is essential. Why is that so complicated to understand?" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 5, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Impact Aid Infrastructure Act to Boost School Infrastructure Projects Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Rice Announce Nearly $3 Million In Federal Funding To Resolve Hempstead Beach Erosion Due To Flooding And Tropical Storms Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Sherrill, Pascrell, Beyer, Schakowsky, and Waters Demand FEMA Response to Reports of Faulty PPE Sent to Nursing Homes Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Haaland Leads the Stand Against Using Civil Servants as Pawns, Advocates For Their Safety in the Workplace Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Emergency Assistance for Safe Elections Act Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Micheal Pompeo, Secretary of the Department of State, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the US Department of Labor - Neal, Nadler, Lofgren Call for Changes to Ease the Admission of Temporary Health Workers During the COVID-19 Emergency Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Van Hollen, Wyden, Feinstein Take Action to Protect Health Care Freedoms in Court Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Panetta, House Members Urge Congress to Include Emergency Child Care Legislation in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Levin, Stefanik Introduce Bipartisan COVID-19 WIC Safety and Modernization Act Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Livingston County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, over 40% of Livingston County still does not have sufficient- or any- access to broadband; in Livingston on Friday, senator called for USDA to immediately approve $14.4 million in grant funding to address the county's internet access needs Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Madison County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, many still do not have sufficient--or any--access to broadband; senator calls for USDA to approve $15 million in grant funding to address the county's dire internet access needs Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Brownley, Lee, DeGette, Nadler, and Pappas Lead Bicameral Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Refusal of Care Rule Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Congressman Joe Morelle Calls on Postmaster General to Address Severe Delays in Service Rep. Joe Morelle
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell has admitted, four times, that there are as many as 20 GOP Senators who will vote against ANY COVID relief package Those same Republicans voted to give $1.9 trillion in tax cuts to giant corporations & the wealthy Dems won't stop fighting for people and families" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 4th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "It's unbelievable that seven months into this crisis, Democrats still have to argue with Republicans about delivering enough support for testing, tracing, and our health care system in the middle of a pandemic. We won't stop fighting for action." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $12 million in emergency federal funding for coronavirus testing across New York state Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Over 50 million Americans have filed for unemployment. But Republicans want to cut the benefits that have been a lifeline to millions amid COVID?! That's unacceptable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce the bipartisan, Great American Outdoors Act has been signed into law, giving over $17 billion to preserving and protecting public lands, water resources, & historic sites Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the United States Army - Gillibrand Calls On Secretaries Of Defense And Army To Rename Confederate Monuments In New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Bustos, Kuster, Pingree Sound the Alarm on USDA Failure to Help Small Farms, Farmers of Color Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Secures Increased Special Education Funding in Appropriations Bill Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "We all want to see our schools re-open. But if we want to keep our students and teachers safe, we need MORE federal funding for EVERY school." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is busy giving partisan speeches, while @SpeakerPelosi and I are busy fighting to come to an agreement to actually help Americans across the country. We must act NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Velázquez Amendments Protect Science and Climate Change Research from Political Censorship Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors the Local Journalism Sustainability Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "We are fighting to make sure that Americans can vote safely and confidently, in person and by mail, especially In the middle of a pandemic. Funding for state elections systems and the post office shouldn't be a partisan issue. This is about our democracy!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "A US company should buy TikTok so everyone can keep using it and your data is safe. This is about privacy. With TikTok in China, it's subject to Chinese Communist Party laws that may require handing over data to their government. A safe way must be found for TikTok to continue." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 3rd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Emergency unemployment insurance benefits have expired. The economy is in recession. Things are getting worse for everyday Americans. What is wrong with Senate Republicans? Do. Your. Job." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago in El Paso, 23 people were killed and 22 wounded in the deadliest attack against the Latino community in recent US history. We must honor them with action. It's long past time for a Senate vote on the House-passed bipartisan universal background checks bill #HR8." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "State and local governments must have funding. This is not an abstract concept. These are firefighters, teachers, health care workers, bus drivers, and more. We won't stop fighting until the American people have the relief they deserve." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 2nd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "This was two weeks ago. He lied. President Trump and the Republicans are suing to rip away health care from millions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - Rosen, Jones, and Hassan Lead Senators in Demanding McConnell Have Senate Work Through Weekend Until Bipartisan Deal Reached Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 1, 2020 Tweet - "50 million Americans have lost work. The economy is in recession. Hunger is on the rise throughout the land. Trump and Senate Republicans continue to fail America. Pass. The. Heroes. Act. Now." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 1st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2020 Gillibrand, MTA Leadership, NYS Senators And Assemblymembers Visit North White Plains Metro-North Station To Call For Federal Funding For MTA In Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Legislation Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 31, 2020 As New York's Local Governments Face Billions In Lost Revenue Due To COVID-19 Crisis, Gillibrand Calls For Direct Federal Relief Funding For Local Governments Responding To And Recovering From Coronavirus Pandemic In Binghamton Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bipartisan Group of 103 Lawmakers Urges House Leadership to Prioritize Affordable Housing in Next COVID-19 Bill Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
July 31, 2020 Meng Measure To Stop Trump From Excluding Undocumented Immigrants in Congressional Apportionment Passed By House Rep. Grace Meng
July 31, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Votes for Second Appropriations Package that Delivers for Families Across America Rep. Joe Morelle
July 31, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds Central New York schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for Central New York districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Pete Hamill was working-class Brooklyn down to his bones. The proud, tough, compassionate, eloquent prose that poured from his typewriter gave deepest luster to the glory days of the Big Apple's tabloid era. We are surely less of a New York without him." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Every American should be able to vote this November. Safely and confidently. In person or by mail. Democrats are not going to stop fighting until state election systems and the post office gets the resources they need." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness - Following reports of new penalties for boaters crossing into the Canadian side of the St. Lawrence river mid-transit, Schumer calls for common sense, clear, & consistent cross-border travel enforcement; fines for boats on water & undocked, hurt already-devastated cross-border tourism industry in Northern New York Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans keep stonewalling support for state, local, & tribal governments. In the early days of this crisis, the Trump administration couldn't be bothered to supply them with the necessary resources. Now Sen. McConnell says our states should just go bankrupt. Unacceptable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweets - "Paychecks. Social Security. Medication. Ballots. The United States Postal Service is essential. Why is that so complicated to understand?" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 5, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Impact Aid Infrastructure Act to Boost School Infrastructure Projects Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Rice Announce Nearly $3 Million In Federal Funding To Resolve Hempstead Beach Erosion Due To Flooding And Tropical Storms Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Sherrill, Pascrell, Beyer, Schakowsky, and Waters Demand FEMA Response to Reports of Faulty PPE Sent to Nursing Homes Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Haaland Leads the Stand Against Using Civil Servants as Pawns, Advocates For Their Safety in the Workplace Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Emergency Assistance for Safe Elections Act Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Micheal Pompeo, Secretary of the Department of State, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the US Department of Labor - Neal, Nadler, Lofgren Call for Changes to Ease the Admission of Temporary Health Workers During the COVID-19 Emergency Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Van Hollen, Wyden, Feinstein Take Action to Protect Health Care Freedoms in Court Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Panetta, House Members Urge Congress to Include Emergency Child Care Legislation in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Levin, Stefanik Introduce Bipartisan COVID-19 WIC Safety and Modernization Act Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Livingston County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, over 40% of Livingston County still does not have sufficient- or any- access to broadband; in Livingston on Friday, senator called for USDA to immediately approve $14.4 million in grant funding to address the county's internet access needs Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Madison County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, many still do not have sufficient--or any--access to broadband; senator calls for USDA to approve $15 million in grant funding to address the county's dire internet access needs Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Brownley, Lee, DeGette, Nadler, and Pappas Lead Bicameral Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Refusal of Care Rule Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Congressman Joe Morelle Calls on Postmaster General to Address Severe Delays in Service Rep.Joe Morelle
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell has admitted, four times, that there are as many as 20 GOP Senators who will vote against ANY COVID relief package Those same Republicans voted to give $1.9 trillion in tax cuts to giant corporations & the wealthy Dems won't stop fighting for people and families" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 4th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "It's unbelievable that seven months into this crisis, Democrats still have to argue with Republicans about delivering enough support for testing, tracing, and our health care system in the middle of a pandemic. We won't stop fighting for action." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $12 million in emergency federal funding for coronavirus testing across New York state Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Over 50 million Americans have filed for unemployment. But Republicans want to cut the benefits that have been a lifeline to millions amid COVID?! That's unacceptable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce the bipartisan, Great American Outdoors Act has been signed into law, giving over $17 billion to preserving and protecting public lands, water resources, & historic sites Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the United States Army - Gillibrand Calls On Secretaries Of Defense And Army To Rename Confederate Monuments In New York Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Bustos, Kuster, Pingree Sound the Alarm on USDA Failure to Help Small Farms, Farmers of Color Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Secures Increased Special Education Funding in Appropriations Bill Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "We all want to see our schools re-open. But if we want to keep our students and teachers safe, we need MORE federal funding for EVERY school." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is busy giving partisan speeches, while @SpeakerPelosi and I are busy fighting to come to an agreement to actually help Americans across the country. We must act NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Velázquez Amendments Protect Science and Climate Change Research from Political Censorship Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors the Local Journalism Sustainability Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "We are fighting to make sure that Americans can vote safely and confidently, in person and by mail, especially In the middle of a pandemic. Funding for state elections systems and the post office shouldn't be a partisan issue. This is about our democracy!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "A US company should buy TikTok so everyone can keep using it and your data is safe. This is about privacy. With TikTok in China, it's subject to Chinese Communist Party laws that may require handing over data to their government. A safe way must be found for TikTok to continue." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 3rd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Emergency unemployment insurance benefits have expired. The economy is in recession. Things are getting worse for everyday Americans. What is wrong with Senate Republicans? Do. Your. Job." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago in El Paso, 23 people were killed and 22 wounded in the deadliest attack against the Latino community in recent US history. We must honor them with action. It's long past time for a Senate vote on the House-passed bipartisan universal background checks bill #HR8." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "State and local governments must have funding. This is not an abstract concept. These are firefighters, teachers, health care workers, bus drivers, and more. We won't stop fighting until the American people have the relief they deserve." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 2nd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "This was two weeks ago. He lied. President Trump and the Republicans are suing to rip away health care from millions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - Rosen, Jones, and Hassan Lead Senators in Demanding McConnell Have Senate Work Through Weekend Until Bipartisan Deal Reached Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 1, 2020 Tweet - "50 million Americans have lost work. The economy is in recession. Hunger is on the rise throughout the land. Trump and Senate Republicans continue to fail America. Pass. The. Heroes. Act. Now." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 1st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2020 Gillibrand, MTA Leadership, NYS Senators And Assemblymembers Visit North White Plains Metro-North Station To Call For Federal Funding For MTA In Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Legislation Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 31, 2020 As New York's Local Governments Face Billions In Lost Revenue Due To COVID-19 Crisis, Gillibrand Calls For Direct Federal Relief Funding For Local Governments Responding To And Recovering From Coronavirus Pandemic In Binghamton Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bipartisan Group of 103 Lawmakers Urges House Leadership to Prioritize Affordable Housing in Next COVID-19 Bill Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
July 31, 2020 Meng Measure To Stop Trump From Excluding Undocumented Immigrants in Congressional Apportionment Passed By House Rep.Grace Meng
July 31, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Votes for Second Appropriations Package that Delivers for Families Across America Rep.Joe Morelle
July 31, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds Central New York schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for Central New York districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen.Chuck Schumer
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