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Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate hasn't debated legislation to expand background checks. The Senate hasn't debated legislation to reduce the cost of health care. Republican Leadership has refused to work with us on bipartisan solutions to secure our elections. Sen. McConnell: It's past time to act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "A fair trial is one in which the Senators get all of the facts and one that allows them adjudicate the case impartially. The four witnesses we propose have direct knowledge of why the aid to Ukraine was delayed. We must hear from them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "I haven't seen a single good argument as to why these witnesses shouldn't testify or these documents shouldn't be produced--unless President Trump has something to hide. The trial structure I outlined will ensure that all the relevant facts come out without any dilatory actions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Senators--particularly Republicans Senators--will have a choice: Do they want a fair, honest trial that examines all the facts? Or do they want a trial that doesn't let the facts come out?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Chairman Nadler Files Judiciary Committee Impeachment Report Ahead of House Vote on Impeachment Articles House Judiciary Committee produces report of the evidentiary and legal basis for charging President Trump with two articles of impeachment for committing 'high Crimes and Misdemeanors' Rep. Jerry Nadler
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "We want a trial to be fair, and for the American people to think it is fair. It cannot be a cover-up. It cannot be something where there are witnesses who have direct knowledge of what happened and do not testify." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "We want the facts to come out. We don't want to have a dilatory trial. We don't want to have a biased trial. There's not a single reason that has been given why the four witnesses we've asked for should not testify or why the documents we've asked for should not be presented." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Suozzi commemorates 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge Rep. Tom Suozzi
Dec. 16, 2019 Amidst the battles in DC, Suozzi's bipartisan bill to restore SALT deduction to get vote Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jim Reilly, Dir. of the U.S. Geological Survey - Gillibrand, Schumer announce that following their push, Adirondack mountain renamed after New York suffragist Inez Milholland Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 15, 2019 Letter to Tara Wallace, Chair of the U.S. Board of Geographic Names - Gillibrand, Schumer announce that following their push, Adirondack mountain renamed after New York suffragist Inez Milholland Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 15, 2019 Schumer: Amid holiday hustle, robocalls are still raging; average NY'er/LI'er got 9 calls a day in November alone; senator pushes end-of-year deal that would finally help stop "em; bill has already passed the house & will become law in new year if Senate acts Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 15, 2019 Tweet - "TODAY'S THE DAY! If you haven't gotten covered or changed your coverage for 2020, today's the last chance for most Americans. Sign. Up. Now. http://healthcare.gov" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "ONE DAY TO GO! Make sure your family and friends know that most Americans only have until tomorrow to #GetCovered or change their coverage for 2020. http://healthcare.gov" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "7 years ago, 26 lives were lost at Sandy Hook Elementary This month, I met with @NewtownAction & survivors from NY to talk about the urgent need for Senate action to stop gun violence Sen. McConnell: Let's start by voting on the bipartisan, universal background checks bill now" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Nice try. I've been tough on the Chinese Communist Party my entire career. I didn't support the TPP despite President Obama's entreaties because it wasn't tough enough on China. I stay tough on China. You caved... as usual." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Peters, Stabenow, Gillibrand, Cortez Masto Announce Bill to Help Workers Who Lose Their Jobs to Automation Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Menendez, Bicameral Group of Colleagues Request that Inspector General Review FEMA's Faltering Efforts to Rebuild Vieques' Closed Health Care Facility Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Stefanik Calls on Governor Cuomo to Reinstate Federal Law Enforcement Access to State DMV Records Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 13, 2019 Stefanik Sends Letters to House Leadership and Appropriators Opposing Weakening of the MATS Rule Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Representative Malinowski Leads Letter Urging Vote to Restore SALT Deduction Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Walberg, Welch Lead Letter to FCC Chairman Pai on Closing Digital Divide Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Velázquez on FDIC Vote to Weaken Community Reinvestment Act Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "383 years. That's how long our service members in the U.S. National Guard have been protecting our country. And we couldn't be more proud of them. Happy Birthday, @USNationalGuard!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "TWO DAYS LEFT: Most Americans only have until December 15, 2019 to #GetCovered or change their coverage for 2020. http://healthcare.gov" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services - Schumer, Gillibrand secure more than 30 imperative provisions in national defense bill to vastly improve privatized military housing on bases like West Point; bill, set to pass next week, contains first of its kind provisions, the first step in ensuring our nation's heroes & their families have the safe, hazard-free homes they deserve Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 13, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Meeks announce final national defense bill expected to pass next week authorizes massive $91m in funding for expansion and renovation at National Guard readiness center at Jamaica Armory in Queens, New York; projects will modernize infrastructure, enhance readiness Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Reports say Pres. Trump sold out for a temporary, unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans We've heard this song & dance from China before Yet again Pres. Trump can't be relied on to do the right thing--even when his statements were pointing in the right direction" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump has sold out for a temporary and unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans. Once again, President Trump cannot be relied upon to the do the right thing for American workers and businesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand secure more than 30 imperative provisions in national defense bill to vastly improve privatized military housing on bases like West Point; bill, set to pass next week, contains first of its kind provisions, the first step in ensuring our nation's heroes & their families have the safe, hazard-free homes they deserve Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Voted YES to Impeach President Donald John Trump. Somber Moment. The Constitution is sacredly obligatory upon all." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 13, 2019 Following his push, Schumer announces U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorize funding to initiate feasibility study of the deepening of the Oswego Harbor Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 CNN - Ivanka Trump's parental leave summit is just a photo op Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 12, 2019 Menendez, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Help Puerto Rico's Seniors Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Udall, Senators Urge Stronger Methane Limits in Senate Pipeline Legislation Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation Supporting Community Health Centers Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 12, 2019 Tonko Votes on Landmark Bill to Lower Drug Costs Rep. Paul Tonko
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon.Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Gardner, Rubio, McGovern, and 45 Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Expand Sanctions in Response to China's Mass Internment of Uighurs Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Meeks Minority Bank Bill Passes HFS Committee Markup Rep. Gregory Meeks
Dec. 12, 2019 Meng Statement on 2020 Defense Spending Bill Rep. Grace Meng
Dec. 12, 2019 Meng Hails House Passage of Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Rep. Grace Meng
Dec. 12, 2019 Suozzi, Rice vote to pass critical legislation to lower prescription drug prices Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump: Strength is the only way to win with the Chinese Communist Party. Without a strong agreement in place, President Xi will continue to direct an array of predatory trade and other economic tactics that severely undermine American workers and businesses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I am disheartened by reports that Omoyele Sowore--activist, journalist, American citizen--was re-arrested by Nigeria's government President Buhari should heed the previous court rulings, and international sentiment, and immediately free Omoyele Sowore now" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Trump described his behavior as perfect. What about his appointees? Vindman: "Improper" Hill: "Political Errand" Taylor: "Crazy" Sondland: "Quid Pro Quo" Bolton: "Drug Deal" And the framers of the Constitution? IMPEACHABLE." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "He can't bully @SpeakerPelosi so he's trying to bully a teenager. #Sad #BeBest" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to champion with @SenatorMenendez the long overdue passage of this resolution to formalize full American recognition of the Armenian genocide. It is our sacred duty to speak out against the genocidal terrors of the past & for those victims who cannot speak themselves." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Our dependence on pharmaceutical imports from China could pose serious national security & public health risks I'm asking @USGAO to investigate the U.S. pharmaceutical market's dependence on China & to assess US capability to manufacture our own finished pharmaceutical products" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Schumer secures Fentanyl Sanctions Act in national defense bill; first-ever targeted fentanyl sanctions bill, authored by schumer, will hold china & other foreign traffickers accountable for illicit trafficking & includes more tools for law enforcement Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump has had every chance to defend himself against these charges. If there are witnesses that the president believes could provide exculpatory evidence, nothing is stopping them from testifying under oath." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate hasn't debated legislation to expand background checks. The Senate hasn't debated legislation to reduce the cost of health care. Republican Leadership has refused to work with us on bipartisan solutions to secure our elections. Sen. McConnell: It's past time to act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "A fair trial is one in which the Senators get all of the facts and one that allows them adjudicate the case impartially. The four witnesses we propose have direct knowledge of why the aid to Ukraine was delayed. We must hear from them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "I haven't seen a single good argument as to why these witnesses shouldn't testify or these documents shouldn't be produced--unless President Trump has something to hide. The trial structure I outlined will ensure that all the relevant facts come out without any dilatory actions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Senators--particularly Republicans Senators--will have a choice: Do they want a fair, honest trial that examines all the facts? Or do they want a trial that doesn't let the facts come out?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Chairman Nadler Files Judiciary Committee Impeachment Report Ahead of House Vote on Impeachment Articles House Judiciary Committee produces report of the evidentiary and legal basis for charging President Trump with two articles of impeachment for committing 'high Crimes and Misdemeanors' Rep.Jerry Nadler
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "We want a trial to be fair, and for the American people to think it is fair. It cannot be a cover-up. It cannot be something where there are witnesses who have direct knowledge of what happened and do not testify." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "We want the facts to come out. We don't want to have a dilatory trial. We don't want to have a biased trial. There's not a single reason that has been given why the four witnesses we've asked for should not testify or why the documents we've asked for should not be presented." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 16, 2019 Suozzi commemorates 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge Rep.Tom Suozzi
Dec. 16, 2019 Amidst the battles in DC, Suozzi's bipartisan bill to restore SALT deduction to get vote Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jim Reilly, Dir. of the U.S. Geological Survey - Gillibrand, Schumer announce that following their push, Adirondack mountain renamed after New York suffragist Inez Milholland Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 15, 2019 Letter to Tara Wallace, Chair of the U.S. Board of Geographic Names - Gillibrand, Schumer announce that following their push, Adirondack mountain renamed after New York suffragist Inez Milholland Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 15, 2019 Schumer: Amid holiday hustle, robocalls are still raging; average NY'er/LI'er got 9 calls a day in November alone; senator pushes end-of-year deal that would finally help stop "em; bill has already passed the house & will become law in new year if Senate acts Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 15, 2019 Tweet - "TODAY'S THE DAY! If you haven't gotten covered or changed your coverage for 2020, today's the last chance for most Americans. Sign. Up. Now. http://healthcare.gov" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "ONE DAY TO GO! Make sure your family and friends know that most Americans only have until tomorrow to #GetCovered or change their coverage for 2020. http://healthcare.gov" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "7 years ago, 26 lives were lost at Sandy Hook Elementary This month, I met with @NewtownAction & survivors from NY to talk about the urgent need for Senate action to stop gun violence Sen. McConnell: Let's start by voting on the bipartisan, universal background checks bill now" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Nice try. I've been tough on the Chinese Communist Party my entire career. I didn't support the TPP despite President Obama's entreaties because it wasn't tough enough on China. I stay tough on China. You caved... as usual." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Peters, Stabenow, Gillibrand, Cortez Masto Announce Bill to Help Workers Who Lose Their Jobs to Automation Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Menendez, Bicameral Group of Colleagues Request that Inspector General Review FEMA's Faltering Efforts to Rebuild Vieques' Closed Health Care Facility Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Stefanik Calls on Governor Cuomo to Reinstate Federal Law Enforcement Access to State DMV Records Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 13, 2019 Stefanik Sends Letters to House Leadership and Appropriators Opposing Weakening of the MATS Rule Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Representative Malinowski Leads Letter Urging Vote to Restore SALT Deduction Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Walberg, Welch Lead Letter to FCC Chairman Pai on Closing Digital Divide Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Velázquez on FDIC Vote to Weaken Community Reinvestment Act Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "383 years. That's how long our service members in the U.S. National Guard have been protecting our country. And we couldn't be more proud of them. Happy Birthday, @USNationalGuard!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "TWO DAYS LEFT: Most Americans only have until December 15, 2019 to #GetCovered or change their coverage for 2020. http://healthcare.gov" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services - Schumer, Gillibrand secure more than 30 imperative provisions in national defense bill to vastly improve privatized military housing on bases like West Point; bill, set to pass next week, contains first of its kind provisions, the first step in ensuring our nation's heroes & their families have the safe, hazard-free homes they deserve Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 13, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand, Meeks announce final national defense bill expected to pass next week authorizes massive $91m in funding for expansion and renovation at National Guard readiness center at Jamaica Armory in Queens, New York; projects will modernize infrastructure, enhance readiness Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Reports say Pres. Trump sold out for a temporary, unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans We've heard this song & dance from China before Yet again Pres. Trump can't be relied on to do the right thing--even when his statements were pointing in the right direction" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump has sold out for a temporary and unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans. Once again, President Trump cannot be relied upon to the do the right thing for American workers and businesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand secure more than 30 imperative provisions in national defense bill to vastly improve privatized military housing on bases like West Point; bill, set to pass next week, contains first of its kind provisions, the first step in ensuring our nation's heroes & their families have the safe, hazard-free homes they deserve Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Voted YES to Impeach President Donald John Trump. Somber Moment. The Constitution is sacredly obligatory upon all." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 13, 2019 Following his push, Schumer announces U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorize funding to initiate feasibility study of the deepening of the Oswego Harbor Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 CNN - Ivanka Trump's parental leave summit is just a photo op Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 12, 2019 Menendez, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Help Puerto Rico's Seniors Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Udall, Senators Urge Stronger Methane Limits in Senate Pipeline Legislation Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation Supporting Community Health Centers Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 12, 2019 Tonko Votes on Landmark Bill to Lower Drug Costs Rep.Paul Tonko
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon.Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Gardner, Rubio, McGovern, and 45 Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Expand Sanctions in Response to China's Mass Internment of Uighurs Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Meeks Minority Bank Bill Passes HFS Committee Markup Rep.Gregory Meeks
Dec. 12, 2019 Meng Statement on 2020 Defense Spending Bill Rep.Grace Meng
Dec. 12, 2019 Meng Hails House Passage of Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Rep.Grace Meng
Dec. 12, 2019 Suozzi, Rice vote to pass critical legislation to lower prescription drug prices Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump: Strength is the only way to win with the Chinese Communist Party. Without a strong agreement in place, President Xi will continue to direct an array of predatory trade and other economic tactics that severely undermine American workers and businesses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I am disheartened by reports that Omoyele Sowore--activist, journalist, American citizen--was re-arrested by Nigeria's government President Buhari should heed the previous court rulings, and international sentiment, and immediately free Omoyele Sowore now" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Trump described his behavior as perfect. What about his appointees? Vindman: "Improper" Hill: "Political Errand" Taylor: "Crazy" Sondland: "Quid Pro Quo" Bolton: "Drug Deal" And the framers of the Constitution? IMPEACHABLE." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "He can't bully @SpeakerPelosi so he's trying to bully a teenager. #Sad #BeBest" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to champion with @SenatorMenendez the long overdue passage of this resolution to formalize full American recognition of the Armenian genocide. It is our sacred duty to speak out against the genocidal terrors of the past & for those victims who cannot speak themselves." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Our dependence on pharmaceutical imports from China could pose serious national security & public health risks I'm asking @USGAO to investigate the U.S. pharmaceutical market's dependence on China & to assess US capability to manufacture our own finished pharmaceutical products" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Schumer secures Fentanyl Sanctions Act in national defense bill; first-ever targeted fentanyl sanctions bill, authored by schumer, will hold china & other foreign traffickers accountable for illicit trafficking & includes more tools for law enforcement Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump has had every chance to defend himself against these charges. If there are witnesses that the president believes could provide exculpatory evidence, nothing is stopping them from testifying under oath." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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