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Aug. 22, 2018 Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "The next SCOTUS Justice will have immense influence over the lives of Americans for generations to come. Unfortunately, Kavanaugh was either unwilling or unable to state that he wouldn't upend centuries of precedent & disturb well-established rights of the American people." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Nazi prison guards have no place in the USA. We must stand firmly against hate, anti-Semitism and bigotry in all its forms. Good riddance to this war criminal." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018 Bipartisan Members of Congress Announce "Startup Week Across America" Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 21, 2018 As The Opioid Epidemic Continues To Hurt Communities Across New York State, Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Push, Critical Funding For Opioid Treatment And Prevention Programs Was Included In Legislation That Could Pass The Senate As Soon As This Week Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "In our meeting today, Judge Kavanaugh refused to answer even the most basic Qs ab his jurisprudence & judicial philosophy, especially re: women's reproductive freedom, health care protections for ppl w/ pre-ex conditions, voting rights & presidential powers. Let me explain:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "My message to the president: you better not talk about pardons for Michael Cohen or Paul Manafort tonight, or anytime in the future." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "And the next Supreme Court Justice may also someday soon determine labor rights, civil rights, voting rights, environmental protections and so many more issues so vital to the daily lives of the American people. This is #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018 Velázquez on Trump's Repeal of Clean Power Plan Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "The next Supreme Court Justice may also someday soon determine how much states can restrict a woman's constitutionally guaranteed right to make her own medical decisions. This is #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018 Tonko Condemns Trump's Proposed Rollback of Clean Energy Standards Rep. Paul Tonko
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "The next Supreme Court Justice will have immense influence over the lives of Americans for generations to come. They may someday soon determine whether Americans with pre-existing conditions will be able to afford health care. This is #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2018 Revoking Security Clearances Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - ".@SenGillibrand and I are urging FEMA to be ready to quickly approve a potential disaster declaration for Rochester-Finger Lakes and Southern Tier residents impacted by recent flooding & severe weather." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2018 Bipartisan Members of Congress Announce "Startup Week Across America" Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 20, 2018 Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Brock Long, FEMA Administrator - Senators Schumer, Gillibrand Urge FEMA To Stand Ready To Quickly Approve Potential Disaster Declaration For Southern Tier And Finger Lakes Counties Impacted By Recent Flooding And Severe Weather Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 20, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Deputy Inspector General of Homeland Security and Daniel Levinson, Inspector General of Health and Human Services - Boyle Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Federal Review of Abuse in Immigrant Detention Centers Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "What's next? Will President Trump decide to revoke the security clearances of everyone working for Special Counsel Mueller because he thinks it's in his craven political interest? There is enormous potential here for gross abuse of presidential power." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - ".@SenBobCorker is right. The abuse of the powers of public office to silence critics & punish political enemies is exactly what goes on in dictatorships & banana republics. Both parties ought to condemn this behavior from POTUS." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2018 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Midterm Elections Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I am calling on the FDA to speed up and make public their final report on the prevalence of the weed-killing chemical, glyphosate, in many foods families regularly eat--cereals, granola bars, oats, snack bars, & more. We need answers and we need them now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2018 Senators File Formal Comment on Epa Science Rule Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 17, 2018 Tweet - "This week we honor our community health centers. They guarantee that high-quality health care is available to millions of New Yorkers, no matter who they are or where they live. I will never stop fighting to ensure they have the resources they need. #NHCW18" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2018 Tweet - "The GOP is deliberately withholding the entire record of Judge Kavanaugh's 3 years as Staff Secretary-- the most senior position he held in the Bush Admin & a job Kavanaugh himself said was "formative" & "instructive" as preparation for being a judge" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2018 Representative Adriano Espaillat Reunites Honduran Mother, Rosa Amelia, with Her Separated Children Rosa Amelia Peralta and Family Marks the Third Reunification Following Rep. Adriano Espaillat's Engagement with The Cayuga Center. Rep. Espaillat Continue Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Aug. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Meanwhile, the small % of docs the Judiciary Committee will get to see are being pre-screened by a GOP political operative who worked for Kavanaugh in the Bush admin and currently represents Steve Bannon, Reince Priebus and Don McGahn. If this seems shady, it's because it is." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Since Republicans have chosen secrecy over transparency, Democrats issued a FOIA request to the National Archives, seeking the full gamut of Kavanaugh's records, including from his time as Staff Secretary. We stand ready to sue the Archives for his full records, if necessary." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans announced #SCOTUS hearings will begin on Sept 4th. Let's recap how the Senate GOP's blatant and historic obstruction of Judge Kavanaugh's record is denying both the Senate & the American people access to critical information about a potential Supreme Court justice." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2018 Senators File Formal Comment on EPA Science Rule Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans used to demand transparency for SCOTUS noms. Now they're blocking nearly all of Judge Kavanaugh's records from public release and trying to rush through his nomination. What are Republicans hiding? #ReleaseTheRecords" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2018 Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Protect Servicemembers & Their Families From Predatory Lenders Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 15, 2018 Meng Introduces Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Lower the Voting Age in America to 16 Years Old Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Happy 6th birthday #DACA! Thank you Dreamers for your incredible contributions to our country. Despite the chaos created by President Trump, you can still renew your application. If you are eligible to renew, you should do so today. #RenewDACA" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congress Members Condemn Arrest of Women's Rights Activists in Saudi Arabia Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 14, 2018 Saluting Spc. Claudia Brodeur for Her Deployment with the U.S. Army Reserves Rep. Elise Stefanik
Aug. 14, 2018 Tweet - "I heard from more than 120 orgs urging the Senate to consider #WhatsAtStake in our health care system w/ the Kavanaugh #SCOTUS nomination. We must protect pre-existing condition protections, access to contraception, & other important health care rights. https://familiesusa.org/sites/default/files/documents/Sign-On_SCOTUS_Health_Care_Stakes_8-14-18.pdf …" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Take Immediate Steps to Reunite Children and Families Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James N. Mattis, DOD, the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence - Calling for a Briefing on the Situation in Yemen Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 14, 2018 Letter to Secretary Wilkie - Shutting Down The Amherst Health Center Without A Viable Alternative In Place Is An Affront To Our Veterans Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2018 Letter to Judge Mirlande Tadal - Velázquez Asks Judge to Stay Deportation of Edisson Barros Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 13, 2018 President Trump Signs Stefanik Initiatives into Law at Fort Drum Rep. Elise Stefanik
Aug. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Following Troubling Reports That Federally Contracted, Privately Run Detention Centers Are Withholding Basic Necessities From Immigrant Detainees Unless They "Volunteer" To Work, Gillibrand Leads Group Of Six Senators In Calling On Department Of Homeland Security To Immediately End These Illegal Practices, Create More Accountability And Oversight At These Facilities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Today marks 1 yr since the tragic white supremacist rally in #Charlottesville, when Heather Heyer was killed. As her mother has shared, her legacy is a call to action. Last yr remains a profound reminder: we must remain vigilant & united in our efforts to defeat bigotry & hatred." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2018 Tweet - "If the tiny portion of Judge Kavanaugh's record that has been made public seems unrevealing, it's because those docs have been cherry-picked by his former deputy, a long-time political operative. Congress--and the public--still have seen no records from the National Archives. 1/2" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2018 Letter to the Honorable James N. Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Brown Urges Defense Dept. To Honor Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability to Military Family Members Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans' mad rush to hold this hearing after unilaterally deciding to block nearly all of Judge Kavanaugh's records from public release is further evidence they are hiding important information from the American people, & continues to raise the question, #WhatAreTheyHiding?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2018 Schumer To EPA: When It Comes To Acid Rain, We Need To Be Moving Forward, Not Backward Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2018 Letter to Daniel Elwell, Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - NYC Lawmakers Request FAA Institute Restrictions on Helicopter Flights Over Shakespeare in the Park Festival Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Date Title Politician
Aug. 22, 2018 Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "The next SCOTUS Justice will have immense influence over the lives of Americans for generations to come. Unfortunately, Kavanaugh was either unwilling or unable to state that he wouldn't upend centuries of precedent & disturb well-established rights of the American people." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Nazi prison guards have no place in the USA. We must stand firmly against hate, anti-Semitism and bigotry in all its forms. Good riddance to this war criminal." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018 Bipartisan Members of Congress Announce "Startup Week Across America" Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 21, 2018 As The Opioid Epidemic Continues To Hurt Communities Across New York State, Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Push, Critical Funding For Opioid Treatment And Prevention Programs Was Included In Legislation That Could Pass The Senate As Soon As This Week Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "In our meeting today, Judge Kavanaugh refused to answer even the most basic Qs ab his jurisprudence & judicial philosophy, especially re: women's reproductive freedom, health care protections for ppl w/ pre-ex conditions, voting rights & presidential powers. Let me explain:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "My message to the president: you better not talk about pardons for Michael Cohen or Paul Manafort tonight, or anytime in the future." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "And the next Supreme Court Justice may also someday soon determine labor rights, civil rights, voting rights, environmental protections and so many more issues so vital to the daily lives of the American people. This is #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018 Velázquez on Trump's Repeal of Clean Power Plan Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "The next Supreme Court Justice may also someday soon determine how much states can restrict a woman's constitutionally guaranteed right to make her own medical decisions. This is #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018 Tonko Condemns Trump's Proposed Rollback of Clean Energy Standards Rep.Paul Tonko
Aug. 21, 2018 Tweet - "The next Supreme Court Justice will have immense influence over the lives of Americans for generations to come. They may someday soon determine whether Americans with pre-existing conditions will be able to afford health care. This is #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2018 Revoking Security Clearances Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - ".@SenGillibrand and I are urging FEMA to be ready to quickly approve a potential disaster declaration for Rochester-Finger Lakes and Southern Tier residents impacted by recent flooding & severe weather." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2018 Bipartisan Members of Congress Announce "Startup Week Across America" Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 20, 2018 Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Brock Long, FEMA Administrator - Senators Schumer, Gillibrand Urge FEMA To Stand Ready To Quickly Approve Potential Disaster Declaration For Southern Tier And Finger Lakes Counties Impacted By Recent Flooding And Severe Weather Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 20, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Deputy Inspector General of Homeland Security and Daniel Levinson, Inspector General of Health and Human Services - Boyle Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Federal Review of Abuse in Immigrant Detention Centers Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - "What's next? Will President Trump decide to revoke the security clearances of everyone working for Special Counsel Mueller because he thinks it's in his craven political interest? There is enormous potential here for gross abuse of presidential power." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2018 Tweet - ".@SenBobCorker is right. The abuse of the powers of public office to silence critics & punish political enemies is exactly what goes on in dictatorships & banana republics. Both parties ought to condemn this behavior from POTUS." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2018 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Midterm Elections Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I am calling on the FDA to speed up and make public their final report on the prevalence of the weed-killing chemical, glyphosate, in many foods families regularly eat--cereals, granola bars, oats, snack bars, & more. We need answers and we need them now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2018 Senators File Formal Comment on Epa Science Rule Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 17, 2018 Tweet - "This week we honor our community health centers. They guarantee that high-quality health care is available to millions of New Yorkers, no matter who they are or where they live. I will never stop fighting to ensure they have the resources they need. #NHCW18" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2018 Tweet - "The GOP is deliberately withholding the entire record of Judge Kavanaugh's 3 years as Staff Secretary-- the most senior position he held in the Bush Admin & a job Kavanaugh himself said was "formative" & "instructive" as preparation for being a judge" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2018 Representative Adriano Espaillat Reunites Honduran Mother, Rosa Amelia, with Her Separated Children Rosa Amelia Peralta and Family Marks the Third Reunification Following Rep. Adriano Espaillat's Engagement with The Cayuga Center. Rep. Espaillat Continue Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Aug. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Meanwhile, the small % of docs the Judiciary Committee will get to see are being pre-screened by a GOP political operative who worked for Kavanaugh in the Bush admin and currently represents Steve Bannon, Reince Priebus and Don McGahn. If this seems shady, it's because it is." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Since Republicans have chosen secrecy over transparency, Democrats issued a FOIA request to the National Archives, seeking the full gamut of Kavanaugh's records, including from his time as Staff Secretary. We stand ready to sue the Archives for his full records, if necessary." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans announced #SCOTUS hearings will begin on Sept 4th. Let's recap how the Senate GOP's blatant and historic obstruction of Judge Kavanaugh's record is denying both the Senate & the American people access to critical information about a potential Supreme Court justice." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2018 Senators File Formal Comment on EPA Science Rule Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans used to demand transparency for SCOTUS noms. Now they're blocking nearly all of Judge Kavanaugh's records from public release and trying to rush through his nomination. What are Republicans hiding? #ReleaseTheRecords" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 15, 2018 Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Protect Servicemembers & Their Families From Predatory Lenders Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 15, 2018 Meng Introduces Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Lower the Voting Age in America to 16 Years Old Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Happy 6th birthday #DACA! Thank you Dreamers for your incredible contributions to our country. Despite the chaos created by President Trump, you can still renew your application. If you are eligible to renew, you should do so today. #RenewDACA" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congress Members Condemn Arrest of Women's Rights Activists in Saudi Arabia Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Aug. 14, 2018 Saluting Spc. Claudia Brodeur for Her Deployment with the U.S. Army Reserves Rep.Elise Stefanik
Aug. 14, 2018 Tweet - "I heard from more than 120 orgs urging the Senate to consider #WhatsAtStake in our health care system w/ the Kavanaugh #SCOTUS nomination. We must protect pre-existing condition protections, access to contraception, & other important health care rights. https://familiesusa.org/sites/default/files/documents/Sign-On_SCOTUS_Health_Care_Stakes_8-14-18.pdf …" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Take Immediate Steps to Reunite Children and Families Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James N. Mattis, DOD, the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence - Calling for a Briefing on the Situation in Yemen Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 14, 2018 Letter to Secretary Wilkie - Shutting Down The Amherst Health Center Without A Viable Alternative In Place Is An Affront To Our Veterans Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2018 Letter to Judge Mirlande Tadal - Velázquez Asks Judge to Stay Deportation of Edisson Barros Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 13, 2018 President Trump Signs Stefanik Initiatives into Law at Fort Drum Rep.Elise Stefanik
Aug. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Following Troubling Reports That Federally Contracted, Privately Run Detention Centers Are Withholding Basic Necessities From Immigrant Detainees Unless They "Volunteer" To Work, Gillibrand Leads Group Of Six Senators In Calling On Department Of Homeland Security To Immediately End These Illegal Practices, Create More Accountability And Oversight At These Facilities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Today marks 1 yr since the tragic white supremacist rally in #Charlottesville, when Heather Heyer was killed. As her mother has shared, her legacy is a call to action. Last yr remains a profound reminder: we must remain vigilant & united in our efforts to defeat bigotry & hatred." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2018 Tweet - "If the tiny portion of Judge Kavanaugh's record that has been made public seems unrevealing, it's because those docs have been cherry-picked by his former deputy, a long-time political operative. Congress--and the public--still have seen no records from the National Archives. 1/2" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2018 Letter to the Honorable James N. Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Brown Urges Defense Dept. To Honor Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability to Military Family Members Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans' mad rush to hold this hearing after unilaterally deciding to block nearly all of Judge Kavanaugh's records from public release is further evidence they are hiding important information from the American people, & continues to raise the question, #WhatAreTheyHiding?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2018 Schumer To EPA: When It Comes To Acid Rain, We Need To Be Moving Forward, Not Backward Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2018 Letter to Daniel Elwell, Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - NYC Lawmakers Request FAA Institute Restrictions on Helicopter Flights Over Shakespeare in the Park Festival Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
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