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Dec. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Word on the street is that Long Island Rail Road and Metro North will announce it could be ANOTHER 2 YEARS to fully install positive train control, designed to keep our trains safer. Unacceptable--Safety is the priority. They must move faster." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Protect Text Messages from Unreasonable Blocking and Discrimination Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Castro, Cummings, Thompson, Nadler Ask DHS OIG to Investigate Toddler Death Shortly After Release From a Texas Detention Center Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Members of Congress Demand an Investigation into CBP's Use of Tear Gas Against Migrants at the U.S.-Mexico Border Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to Michael E. Horowitz, Inspector General - Following Scathing New Report, Gillibrand, Murray, Kaine And Senate Democrats Call On Department Of Justice Inspector General To Complete Full Investigation Of Epstein Case Process Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Nadler Statement on The Nomination of William Barr for Attorney General Rep. Jerry Nadler
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS, and the Hon. Seema Verma, CMS - Information on Administration's Decision Not to Defend the ACA Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Nadler & Cummings Release Statement on Comey Interview Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. John V. Kelly, Office of the Inspector General - Castro, Cummings, Thompson, Nadler Ask DHS OIG to Investigate Toddler Death Shortly After Release From a Texas Detention Center Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Given President @realDonaldTrump's demonstrated lack of regard for the rule of law and the independence of the American justice system, his nominee for attorney general William Barr will have a steep hill to climb in order to be confirmed by the Senate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Lee Lofthus, Assistant Attorney General for Administration and Designated Agency Ethics Officer for the Department of Justice - After No Reply Or Public Explanation To Previous Request, Top House & Senate Democrats Demand In-Person Briefing From DOJ's Chief Ethics Official On Whether He Has Advised Mr. Whitaker to Recuse Himself from Overseeing the Mueller Investigation Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Hold Student Loan Companies Accountable, Increase Transparency to Ensure Companies Are Following the Law Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to Joseph Simons, Chairman of the FTC - After Trump Administration Rolled Back Protections Against Discriminatory Lending Practices That Result In People Of Color Paying Thousands Of Dollars More When Buying A Car, Gillibrand Calls On Federal Trade Commission To Protect Consumers Against Discrimination In Auto Lending Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 6, 2018 Funding the Government Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "In the next Congress, Democrats must force action on climate change. An infrastructure bill could be one of our 1st opportunities. Senate Democrats will expect climate policies and funding in an infrastructure bill if @realDonaldTrump wants our support." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to Acting Administrator Wheeler - E&C Democrats Demand Info on EPA Enforcement Actions that Undermine its Ability to Protect Human Health and the Environment Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Dec. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Republican election fraud in NC should be concerning for all of us. Yet President Trump and so many others are now suddenly silent on the issue Defeating Farr was a good and important step, but we will not rest until we fully stop and reverse the GOP's anti-voting rights crusade" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "While I will not discuss the content of the Haspel briefing, it reinforced the need for a strong response to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. CIA Director Haspel should brief the full Senate without delay." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2018 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jerrold Nadler Rep. Jerry Nadler
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, Chairman and CEO of Amazon - Meeks Urges Amazon to Commit to Diversity & Inclusion Pact for NY HQ Rep. Gregory Meeks
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to Dan Elwell, Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - As Trump Administration Drags Its Feet On Implementing New Law That Would Help End The Use Of Dangerous Pfas Chemicals At Airports Across New York And The Country, Gillibrand Calls For Immediate Implementation Of Law That Would Finally Allow Airports To Stop Using Toxic Chemicals That Poison Local Waterways Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Gomez Leads 82 House Democrats in Calling for Investigation on TPS Termination Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "The Senate should not confirm Bernard McNamee for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. McNamee has a long record of biased promotion of fossil fuels & hostility to renewables. He published an op-ed ON EARTH DAY praising the benefits of fossil fuels." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "The data breach at Marriott compromised millions of travelers' U.S. passport info. A new passport costs $110. Marriott must personally notify customers at greatest risk. And Marriott should pay the costs of a new passport for victims who request it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2018 Letter to Mary Mazanec, Director of the Congressional Research Service - Reps. Gallego and LaMalfa Lead Bipartisan Call for Appointment of a Native American Affairs Expert at the Congressional Research Service Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "George H.W. Bush embodied the characteristics we admire in a president: integrity, civility, dignity, humility, and a sincere interest in bipartisanship. His yearning for a kinder and gentler nation seems more needed now than when he first called for it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James O'Neil, Commissioner of the New York Police Department - Velázquez, Colleagues Press NYPD on Anti-Semitism Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "A young Navy pilot. A long career in public service. Elected and appointed offices. Our Ambassador to the United Nations. Our Envoy to China. The Director of Central Intelligence. Seven decades of George H.W. Bush's life was spent in faithful, and humble, service to his country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jerry Nadler Rep. Jerry Nadler
Dec. 1, 2018 Tweet - "President George HW Bush will be greatly missed in many ways. He was a fine man and even when he opposed your views, you knew he was doing what he thought was best for America. His yearning for a kinder and gentler nation seems more needed now than when he first called for it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2018 Fran and Peg Rep. Claudia Tenney
Nov. 30, 2018 Avoid Government Shutdown Rep. Joe Morelle
Nov. 30, 2018 Letter to Congressional Colleagues - 130 Democratic Members Sign Letter of Support for Rep. Mark Takano to Become Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Meng Demands Homeland Security Secretary Withdraw Proposed Public Charge Rule Rep. Grace Meng
Nov. 30, 2018 Nadler, Cummings Statement Following Call with Acting Attorney General Whitaker Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Selects Leadership Team for the 116th Congress, Rep. Joaquin Castro Elected as Chairman Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "There are two good, bipartisan options on the table for the president to avoid a shutdown. @realDonaldTrump is the only reason there would be a shutdown. RT if you think the country shouldn't suffer because of a #TrumpTemperTantrum." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2018 Gillibrand, Schumer, Maloney, Velázquez, Nadler, Espaillat Introduce Legislation To Rename Manhattan Va Medical Center After Revolutionary War Hero Margaret Corbin Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 29, 2018 Nadler Statement on Michael Cohen Guilty Plea Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 29, 2018 Merkley, Warren, Gillibrand, Markey, Senators Introduce Bill to Prevent Nuclear Arms Race Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Democrats Send Letter to HHS Secretary Azar Regarding IG Report Finding Largest Migrant Child Detention Camp in U.S. Failed to Conduct Required Background Checks on Staff Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Nadler Statement on Michael Cohen Guilty Plea Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers Voice Support for the President's Leadership on the INF Treaty and Russian Aggression Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "The President wants a shutdown, but it could be avoided if he: 1-Supports bipartisan border security bill (NOT a concrete wall) OR 2-Agrees to 1-year CR for DHS, same funding level as last year Country shouldn't suffer because of a #TrumpTemperTantrum." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Senator Tim Scott has done a courageous thing, and he's done the right thing. Thomas Farr has been involved in the sordid practice of voter suppression for decades and never should have been nominated, let alone confirmed to the bench. Thankfully, he won't be." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Thomas Farr chose to represent a company that refused to rent cars to African Americans? With each new revelation, it's more and more clear: If you want to disenfranchise or discriminate against African Americans, Thomas Farr is always there to help." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Dec. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Word on the street is that Long Island Rail Road and Metro North will announce it could be ANOTHER 2 YEARS to fully install positive train control, designed to keep our trains safer. Unacceptable--Safety is the priority. They must move faster." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Protect Text Messages from Unreasonable Blocking and Discrimination Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Castro, Cummings, Thompson, Nadler Ask DHS OIG to Investigate Toddler Death Shortly After Release From a Texas Detention Center Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Members of Congress Demand an Investigation into CBP's Use of Tear Gas Against Migrants at the U.S.-Mexico Border Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to Michael E. Horowitz, Inspector General - Following Scathing New Report, Gillibrand, Murray, Kaine And Senate Democrats Call On Department Of Justice Inspector General To Complete Full Investigation Of Epstein Case Process Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Nadler Statement on The Nomination of William Barr for Attorney General Rep.Jerry Nadler
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS, and the Hon. Seema Verma, CMS - Information on Administration's Decision Not to Defend the ACA Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Nadler & Cummings Release Statement on Comey Interview Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. John V. Kelly, Office of the Inspector General - Castro, Cummings, Thompson, Nadler Ask DHS OIG to Investigate Toddler Death Shortly After Release From a Texas Detention Center Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Given President @realDonaldTrump's demonstrated lack of regard for the rule of law and the independence of the American justice system, his nominee for attorney general William Barr will have a steep hill to climb in order to be confirmed by the Senate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Lee Lofthus, Assistant Attorney General for Administration and Designated Agency Ethics Officer for the Department of Justice - After No Reply Or Public Explanation To Previous Request, Top House & Senate Democrats Demand In-Person Briefing From DOJ's Chief Ethics Official On Whether He Has Advised Mr. Whitaker to Recuse Himself from Overseeing the Mueller Investigation Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Hold Student Loan Companies Accountable, Increase Transparency to Ensure Companies Are Following the Law Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to Joseph Simons, Chairman of the FTC - After Trump Administration Rolled Back Protections Against Discriminatory Lending Practices That Result In People Of Color Paying Thousands Of Dollars More When Buying A Car, Gillibrand Calls On Federal Trade Commission To Protect Consumers Against Discrimination In Auto Lending Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 6, 2018 Funding the Government Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "In the next Congress, Democrats must force action on climate change. An infrastructure bill could be one of our 1st opportunities. Senate Democrats will expect climate policies and funding in an infrastructure bill if @realDonaldTrump wants our support." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to Acting Administrator Wheeler - E&C Democrats Demand Info on EPA Enforcement Actions that Undermine its Ability to Protect Human Health and the Environment Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Dec. 5, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Republican election fraud in NC should be concerning for all of us. Yet President Trump and so many others are now suddenly silent on the issue Defeating Farr was a good and important step, but we will not rest until we fully stop and reverse the GOP's anti-voting rights crusade" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "While I will not discuss the content of the Haspel briefing, it reinforced the need for a strong response to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. CIA Director Haspel should brief the full Senate without delay." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2018 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jerrold Nadler Rep.Jerry Nadler
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, Chairman and CEO of Amazon - Meeks Urges Amazon to Commit to Diversity & Inclusion Pact for NY HQ Rep.Gregory Meeks
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to Dan Elwell, Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - As Trump Administration Drags Its Feet On Implementing New Law That Would Help End The Use Of Dangerous Pfas Chemicals At Airports Across New York And The Country, Gillibrand Calls For Immediate Implementation Of Law That Would Finally Allow Airports To Stop Using Toxic Chemicals That Poison Local Waterways Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Gomez Leads 82 House Democrats in Calling for Investigation on TPS Termination Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "The Senate should not confirm Bernard McNamee for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. McNamee has a long record of biased promotion of fossil fuels & hostility to renewables. He published an op-ed ON EARTH DAY praising the benefits of fossil fuels." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "The data breach at Marriott compromised millions of travelers' U.S. passport info. A new passport costs $110. Marriott must personally notify customers at greatest risk. And Marriott should pay the costs of a new passport for victims who request it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2018 Letter to Mary Mazanec, Director of the Congressional Research Service - Reps. Gallego and LaMalfa Lead Bipartisan Call for Appointment of a Native American Affairs Expert at the Congressional Research Service Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "George H.W. Bush embodied the characteristics we admire in a president: integrity, civility, dignity, humility, and a sincere interest in bipartisanship. His yearning for a kinder and gentler nation seems more needed now than when he first called for it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James O'Neil, Commissioner of the New York Police Department - Velázquez, Colleagues Press NYPD on Anti-Semitism Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "A young Navy pilot. A long career in public service. Elected and appointed offices. Our Ambassador to the United Nations. Our Envoy to China. The Director of Central Intelligence. Seven decades of George H.W. Bush's life was spent in faithful, and humble, service to his country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jerry Nadler Rep.Jerry Nadler
Dec. 1, 2018 Tweet - "President George HW Bush will be greatly missed in many ways. He was a fine man and even when he opposed your views, you knew he was doing what he thought was best for America. His yearning for a kinder and gentler nation seems more needed now than when he first called for it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2018 Fran and Peg Rep.Claudia Tenney
Nov. 30, 2018 Avoid Government Shutdown Rep.Joe Morelle
Nov. 30, 2018 Letter to Congressional Colleagues - 130 Democratic Members Sign Letter of Support for Rep. Mark Takano to Become Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Meng Demands Homeland Security Secretary Withdraw Proposed Public Charge Rule Rep.Grace Meng
Nov. 30, 2018 Nadler, Cummings Statement Following Call with Acting Attorney General Whitaker Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Selects Leadership Team for the 116th Congress, Rep. Joaquin Castro Elected as Chairman Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "There are two good, bipartisan options on the table for the president to avoid a shutdown. @realDonaldTrump is the only reason there would be a shutdown. RT if you think the country shouldn't suffer because of a #TrumpTemperTantrum." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2018 Gillibrand, Schumer, Maloney, Velázquez, Nadler, Espaillat Introduce Legislation To Rename Manhattan Va Medical Center After Revolutionary War Hero Margaret Corbin Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 29, 2018 Nadler Statement on Michael Cohen Guilty Plea Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 29, 2018 Merkley, Warren, Gillibrand, Markey, Senators Introduce Bill to Prevent Nuclear Arms Race Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Democrats Send Letter to HHS Secretary Azar Regarding IG Report Finding Largest Migrant Child Detention Camp in U.S. Failed to Conduct Required Background Checks on Staff Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Nadler Statement on Michael Cohen Guilty Plea Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers Voice Support for the President's Leadership on the INF Treaty and Russian Aggression Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "The President wants a shutdown, but it could be avoided if he: 1-Supports bipartisan border security bill (NOT a concrete wall) OR 2-Agrees to 1-year CR for DHS, same funding level as last year Country shouldn't suffer because of a #TrumpTemperTantrum." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Senator Tim Scott has done a courageous thing, and he's done the right thing. Thomas Farr has been involved in the sordid practice of voter suppression for decades and never should have been nominated, let alone confirmed to the bench. Thankfully, he won't be." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Thomas Farr chose to represent a company that refused to rent cars to African Americans? With each new revelation, it's more and more clear: If you want to disenfranchise or discriminate against African Americans, Thomas Farr is always there to help." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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