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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. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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
Oct. 6, 2019 Tweet - "A year after the stretch limo accident in Schoharie took the lives of 20 New Yorkers Over 4 years since the Long Island crash that took the lives of 4 women We're still fighting--with some progress--to improve the safety of dangerous altered stretch limos" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 6, 2019 One-year to-the-day of tragic upstate limo crash & standing with Long Island families who endured own local tragedy, Schumer pushes finalized plan to set Fed limousine-safety regs & close safety loopholes that allow unsafe limos on the streets, where they do not belong in the first place Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Oct. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Pressuring a foreign government to target an American citizen for political gain cannot be normalized. It's a stunning betrayal and abuse of power that undermines our national security. The evidence of wrongdoing by Donald Trump is hiding in plain sight #UkraineScandal." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Enough is enough. @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell: Put the House-passed background checks bill on the floor immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Just days after its military parade, the Chinese Communist Party is further revealing itself to the world in Hong Kong But @realDonaldTrump promised he would stay quiet @SenateMajLdr McConnell: We must vote on the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 4, 2019 Harris, Colleagues File Amicus Brief in Support of DACA in the Supreme Court Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 4, 2019 Letter to Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor - Raskin Opposes Department Of Labor's Proposed Rule Allowing Discrimination In Hiring Practices Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Oct. 4, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on September Jobs Report Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Date Title Politician
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.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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
Oct. 6, 2019 Tweet - "A year after the stretch limo accident in Schoharie took the lives of 20 New Yorkers Over 4 years since the Long Island crash that took the lives of 4 women We're still fighting--with some progress--to improve the safety of dangerous altered stretch limos" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 6, 2019 One-year to-the-day of tragic upstate limo crash & standing with Long Island families who endured own local tragedy, Schumer pushes finalized plan to set Fed limousine-safety regs & close safety loopholes that allow unsafe limos on the streets, where they do not belong in the first place Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Oct. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Pressuring a foreign government to target an American citizen for political gain cannot be normalized. It's a stunning betrayal and abuse of power that undermines our national security. The evidence of wrongdoing by Donald Trump is hiding in plain sight #UkraineScandal." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Enough is enough. @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell: Put the House-passed background checks bill on the floor immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Just days after its military parade, the Chinese Communist Party is further revealing itself to the world in Hong Kong But @realDonaldTrump promised he would stay quiet @SenateMajLdr McConnell: We must vote on the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 4, 2019 Harris, Colleagues File Amicus Brief in Support of DACA in the Supreme Court Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 4, 2019 Letter to Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor - Raskin Opposes Department Of Labor's Proposed Rule Allowing Discrimination In Hiring Practices Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Oct. 4, 2019 Chairwoman Velázquez on September Jobs Report Rep.Nydia Velázquez
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