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Oct. 10, 2019 Rep. Hill Cosponsors House Bill to Sanction Turkey Over Their Invasion of Northern Syria and Attacks on Kurds Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Congresswoman @NitaLowey has had an amazing run--breaking glass ceilings, being a real trail blazer, accomplishing a great deal and staying an extremely kind person throughout. A tireless advocate for her constituents and causes, and a forceful legislator for over 3 decades." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $395 K in Appalachian Regional Commission Funding for The Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board in Salamanca Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Requests Information on President Trump's Decision to Withdraw U.S. Troops From Syria Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Fernando Gil Enseñat, Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Housing - Chair Grijalva, Sen. Menendez, Reps. Velázquez and Ocasio-Cortez Urge Puerto Rico Housing Authority To Minimize Low Income Community Displacement Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Standing with union leaders and advocates, Gillibrand announces her legislation to make bold reforms to investments in American infrastructure Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "New York's own Dr. Vanessa Ruta of @RockefellerUniv was just awarded a MacArthur Fellowship from @MacFound! So proud of Dr. Vanessa Ruta and her vital work helping us grow our understanding of the brain. #MacFellow" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Governor Cuomo Announces $1.5 Million Available to School Districts Through State's Farm-To-School Program Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump is aiding and abetting an ISIS jailbreak." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "We won't sit around & wait for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to wake up and finally take action to fight climate change We're going to force a Senate vote to repeal the rule from @realDonaldTrump's admin that weakens carbon emissions standards for power plants" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Governor Cuomo Announces Expansion of Mandela Market on Buffalo's East Side Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Abandoning the Kurds--who have fought with our troops against ISIS--is morally wrong and could put American lives in danger. By pulling U.S. troops out of Northern Syria and letting Turkey attack the Kurds, reports say as many as 10,000 ISIS fighters could be released." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Rep. Jeffries Will Sponsor Legislation to Improve U.S. Healthcare System Including Medicare For All & Drug Price Negotiation Bills Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Mr. Adam Silver, Commissioner of the National Basketball Association - Cotton, Colleagues Call for NBA to Stand Against CCP Censorship and Bullying Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump's complained Guantanamo shouldn't be closed as 40 prisoners might be released By pulling U.S. troops out of Northern Syria & letting Turkey attack the Kurds, reports say as many as 10,000 ISIS fighters could be released He's putting America in danger" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Reps. Veasey, Rose, Morelle Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 9, 2019 Standing with business owners, community leaders, and advocates, Gillibrand announces her legislation to make bold reforms to investments in American infrastructure Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 9, 2019 Velázquez on Electioneering Activity by Oversight Board Chairman Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "New York couldn't be more proud of SUNY @BinghamtonU's Professor Whittingham for winning the #NobelPrize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking research on lithium-ion batteries. His work has helped transform our energy capacity in the U.S. and revolutionize our energy economy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This act of vandalism at a Holocaust memorial before Yom Kippur is the latest in a series of anti-Semitic acts in our communities All acts of hatred & intolerance like this are repugnant, un-American Westchester will come together to face down this hate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Schumer statement on Binghmaton University professor M. Stanley Whittingham winning Nobel Prize Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "ABUSE OF POWER. Refusal to provide Ukraine with $391 million in congressionally approved aid July 25 phone call pressuring foreign leader to target an American citizen for political gain Trump's public admission to soliciting foreign interference FACTS." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "NO American should face the risk of losing their job simply because of who they are or who they love. The Supreme Court must uphold the principle that all of us should have the freedom to live and work free from discrimination." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "The bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee report is clear: Putin exploited social media to spread false information in 2016 elections. We must take action to ensure Americans know who is behind online political ads to help prevent it happening again." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education - Kaine Calls on DeVos to Fix Mismanagement of TEPSLF Program Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Menendez announces Coast Guard will pursue permanent marine restrictions to ease stress on portal bridge, pain for commuters Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to Jerome Powell, Chairman on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Joseph M. Otting, Comptroller in the Office of the Currency, and Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Brown, Meeks and Members of Congress Demand Bank Regulators Strengthen, Not Weaken the Community Reinvestment Act Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "New York! Friday is the last day to register at a Board of Elections site to be eligible to vote in November. If you're registering by mail, your application must be post marked by October 11 and received by the County Board of Elections by October 16. http://vote.gov " Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "To everyone observing Yom Kippur in America and around the world: Wishing an easy fast and a blessed and meaningful day." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "What will it take for @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell to finally let the Senate do the people's business and protect the integrity of American democracy?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - After decades of arsenic seeping into Putnam drinking water & soil, Schumer calls on EPA to put Kent mine on national priorities clean-up list ASAP; senator demands EPA clean up the mess ASAP & finally restore public health and peace of mind in Putnam Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - With New York state ban on kid-friendly e-cig flavors totally frozen, Schumer --standing with Orange County kids-- pushes new plan that bans flavors at the national level; legislation, with strong backers, could pass--but it requires congress to act Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "While I pray for a world where this extra security would not be necessary, I remain ever grateful to the brave officers of the NYPD. On Yom Kippur--this most holy of days--we're reminded of the need to vigilantly fight anti-Semitism from every quarter." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "We welcome Mr. Giuliani testifying. Given the apparent depth of his involvement in the president's effort to convince foreign governments to investigate a political rival, he must testify under oath." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Sec. @BetsyDevosEd: Take action now to fix your department's gross mismanagement of temporary expanded public service loan forgiveness The @USGAO found your administration's rejecting 99% of applicants & using only 4% of appropriated funds Unacceptable" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Since @SenateMajLdr McConnell announced he'd defend the president no matter what, @realDonaldTrump clearly feels he now has total freedom to do whatever he and Putin want: --Abandon the Kurds --Pull out of Open Skies --Call to impeach a Senate Republican" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019 Schumer reveals: As hacks continue to sweep nation & hit right here in Albany, U.S. faces +314k cybersecurity worker shortage; senator launches push for first ever federal program to work with universities, like UAlbany, & local community colleges, train new gen of cyber experts, create good-paying jobs & secure American data Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019 Velázquez on White House Syria Announcement Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Oct. 7, 2019 Stefanik Releases Joint Statement Regarding Syria with Bipartisan Colleges Returning from Congressional Delegation Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 7, 2019 Letter to Mike R. Pompeo, Secretary of State - Meng Demands Reversal of Dangerous Syria Policy Rep. Grace Meng
Oct. 7, 2019 Congressman Meeks Issues Statement on Trump's Support for Turkish Incursion in Syria Rep. Gregory Meeks
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Steven Menashi is wrong for the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in NY. At @USEdGov, he helped: Make it harder for campus sexual assault victims to seek justice Provide funding to schools discriminating against students Roll back civil rights investigations #StopMenashi" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. @realDonaldTrump's reckless foreign policy mirrors his domestic. He even deserts our friends We can't stay in the Middle East indefinitely, but abandoning the Kurds--who have fought shoulder to shoulder with our troops against ISIS--is morally wrong" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019 At Boehm farm and orchard in Greene County, Schumer touts recently-secured fix to crop research program, which will maintain & secure Upstate NY's position as a national leader in apple production Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I'm at @VeraHouseInc in Syracuse to hear from advocates, law enforcement, & survivors. Because it's been 6 MONTHS since the House passed the Violence Against Women Act #VAWA. But @SenateMajLdr McConnell still hasn't put it up for a vote. #NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "No one should implement a gag rule on Americans speaking out for freedom. I stand with the people of Hong Kong in their pursuit of democratic rights. I stand with Americans who want to voice their support for the people of Hong Kong. Unacceptable" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's decision in Syria is reckless and irresponsible. It green lights Iran to form a land bridge and target Israel. Kurds in Northern Syria could be wiped out. ISIS may rise again. Did Turkey promise the President dirt on a political opponent?" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 7, 2019 Eight months since its expiration & six months after bipartisan house passage, the Violence Against Women Act remains blocked by senate leadership, leaving critical programs to combat domestic & sexual violence in limbo; with +1k domestic violence arrests in Syracuse last year, Schumer pushes for senate vote ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 6, 2019 Tweet - "These workers deserve paid family leave. Now. And that's why we're going to keep fighting for it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Oct. 10, 2019 Rep. Hill Cosponsors House Bill to Sanction Turkey Over Their Invasion of Northern Syria and Attacks on Kurds Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Congresswoman @NitaLowey has had an amazing run--breaking glass ceilings, being a real trail blazer, accomplishing a great deal and staying an extremely kind person throughout. A tireless advocate for her constituents and causes, and a forceful legislator for over 3 decades." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $395 K in Appalachian Regional Commission Funding for The Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board in Salamanca Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Requests Information on President Trump's Decision to Withdraw U.S. Troops From Syria Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Fernando Gil Enseñat, Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Housing - Chair Grijalva, Sen. Menendez, Reps. Velázquez and Ocasio-Cortez Urge Puerto Rico Housing Authority To Minimize Low Income Community Displacement Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Standing with union leaders and advocates, Gillibrand announces her legislation to make bold reforms to investments in American infrastructure Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "New York's own Dr. Vanessa Ruta of @RockefellerUniv was just awarded a MacArthur Fellowship from @MacFound! So proud of Dr. Vanessa Ruta and her vital work helping us grow our understanding of the brain. #MacFellow" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Governor Cuomo Announces $1.5 Million Available to School Districts Through State's Farm-To-School Program Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump is aiding and abetting an ISIS jailbreak." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "We won't sit around & wait for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to wake up and finally take action to fight climate change We're going to force a Senate vote to repeal the rule from @realDonaldTrump's admin that weakens carbon emissions standards for power plants" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Governor Cuomo Announces Expansion of Mandela Market on Buffalo's East Side Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Abandoning the Kurds--who have fought with our troops against ISIS--is morally wrong and could put American lives in danger. By pulling U.S. troops out of Northern Syria and letting Turkey attack the Kurds, reports say as many as 10,000 ISIS fighters could be released." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Rep. Jeffries Will Sponsor Legislation to Improve U.S. Healthcare System Including Medicare For All & Drug Price Negotiation Bills Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Mr. Adam Silver, Commissioner of the National Basketball Association - Cotton, Colleagues Call for NBA to Stand Against CCP Censorship and Bullying Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump's complained Guantanamo shouldn't be closed as 40 prisoners might be released By pulling U.S. troops out of Northern Syria & letting Turkey attack the Kurds, reports say as many as 10,000 ISIS fighters could be released He's putting America in danger" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Reps. Veasey, Rose, Morelle Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 9, 2019 Standing with business owners, community leaders, and advocates, Gillibrand announces her legislation to make bold reforms to investments in American infrastructure Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Oct. 9, 2019 Velázquez on Electioneering Activity by Oversight Board Chairman Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "New York couldn't be more proud of SUNY @BinghamtonU's Professor Whittingham for winning the #NobelPrize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking research on lithium-ion batteries. His work has helped transform our energy capacity in the U.S. and revolutionize our energy economy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This act of vandalism at a Holocaust memorial before Yom Kippur is the latest in a series of anti-Semitic acts in our communities All acts of hatred & intolerance like this are repugnant, un-American Westchester will come together to face down this hate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Schumer statement on Binghmaton University professor M. Stanley Whittingham winning Nobel Prize Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "ABUSE OF POWER. Refusal to provide Ukraine with $391 million in congressionally approved aid July 25 phone call pressuring foreign leader to target an American citizen for political gain Trump's public admission to soliciting foreign interference FACTS." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "NO American should face the risk of losing their job simply because of who they are or who they love. The Supreme Court must uphold the principle that all of us should have the freedom to live and work free from discrimination." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "The bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee report is clear: Putin exploited social media to spread false information in 2016 elections. We must take action to ensure Americans know who is behind online political ads to help prevent it happening again." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education - Kaine Calls on DeVos to Fix Mismanagement of TEPSLF Program Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Menendez announces Coast Guard will pursue permanent marine restrictions to ease stress on portal bridge, pain for commuters Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to Jerome Powell, Chairman on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Joseph M. Otting, Comptroller in the Office of the Currency, and Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Brown, Meeks and Members of Congress Demand Bank Regulators Strengthen, Not Weaken the Community Reinvestment Act Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "New York! Friday is the last day to register at a Board of Elections site to be eligible to vote in November. If you're registering by mail, your application must be post marked by October 11 and received by the County Board of Elections by October 16. http://vote.gov " Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "To everyone observing Yom Kippur in America and around the world: Wishing an easy fast and a blessed and meaningful day." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "What will it take for @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell to finally let the Senate do the people's business and protect the integrity of American democracy?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - After decades of arsenic seeping into Putnam drinking water & soil, Schumer calls on EPA to put Kent mine on national priorities clean-up list ASAP; senator demands EPA clean up the mess ASAP & finally restore public health and peace of mind in Putnam Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - With New York state ban on kid-friendly e-cig flavors totally frozen, Schumer --standing with Orange County kids-- pushes new plan that bans flavors at the national level; legislation, with strong backers, could pass--but it requires congress to act Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "While I pray for a world where this extra security would not be necessary, I remain ever grateful to the brave officers of the NYPD. On Yom Kippur--this most holy of days--we're reminded of the need to vigilantly fight anti-Semitism from every quarter." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "We welcome Mr. Giuliani testifying. Given the apparent depth of his involvement in the president's effort to convince foreign governments to investigate a political rival, he must testify under oath." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Sec. @BetsyDevosEd: Take action now to fix your department's gross mismanagement of temporary expanded public service loan forgiveness The @USGAO found your administration's rejecting 99% of applicants & using only 4% of appropriated funds Unacceptable" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Since @SenateMajLdr McConnell announced he'd defend the president no matter what, @realDonaldTrump clearly feels he now has total freedom to do whatever he and Putin want: --Abandon the Kurds --Pull out of Open Skies --Call to impeach a Senate Republican" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019 Schumer reveals: As hacks continue to sweep nation & hit right here in Albany, U.S. faces +314k cybersecurity worker shortage; senator launches push for first ever federal program to work with universities, like UAlbany, & local community colleges, train new gen of cyber experts, create good-paying jobs & secure American data Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019 Velázquez on White House Syria Announcement Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Oct. 7, 2019 Stefanik Releases Joint Statement Regarding Syria with Bipartisan Colleges Returning from Congressional Delegation Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 7, 2019 Letter to Mike R. Pompeo, Secretary of State - Meng Demands Reversal of Dangerous Syria Policy Rep.Grace Meng
Oct. 7, 2019 Congressman Meeks Issues Statement on Trump's Support for Turkish Incursion in Syria Rep.Gregory Meeks
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Steven Menashi is wrong for the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in NY. At @USEdGov, he helped: Make it harder for campus sexual assault victims to seek justice Provide funding to schools discriminating against students Roll back civil rights investigations #StopMenashi" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Pres. @realDonaldTrump's reckless foreign policy mirrors his domestic. He even deserts our friends We can't stay in the Middle East indefinitely, but abandoning the Kurds--who have fought shoulder to shoulder with our troops against ISIS--is morally wrong" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019 At Boehm farm and orchard in Greene County, Schumer touts recently-secured fix to crop research program, which will maintain & secure Upstate NY's position as a national leader in apple production Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I'm at @VeraHouseInc in Syracuse to hear from advocates, law enforcement, & survivors. Because it's been 6 MONTHS since the House passed the Violence Against Women Act #VAWA. But @SenateMajLdr McConnell still hasn't put it up for a vote. #NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "No one should implement a gag rule on Americans speaking out for freedom. I stand with the people of Hong Kong in their pursuit of democratic rights. I stand with Americans who want to voice their support for the people of Hong Kong. Unacceptable" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's decision in Syria is reckless and irresponsible. It green lights Iran to form a land bridge and target Israel. Kurds in Northern Syria could be wiped out. ISIS may rise again. Did Turkey promise the President dirt on a political opponent?" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 7, 2019 Eight months since its expiration & six months after bipartisan house passage, the Violence Against Women Act remains blocked by senate leadership, leaving critical programs to combat domestic & sexual violence in limbo; with +1k domestic violence arrests in Syracuse last year, Schumer pushes for senate vote ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 6, 2019 Tweet - "These workers deserve paid family leave. Now. And that's why we're going to keep fighting for it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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