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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. 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. 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. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 20, 2018 Bipartisan Members of Congress Announce "Startup Week Across America" Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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 Revoking Security Clearances Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2018 Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh 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. 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 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. 17, 2018 Senators File Formal Comment on Epa Science Rule Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 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 Senators File Formal Comment on EPA Science Rule Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 - "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 - "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. 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 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 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. 15, 2018 Meng Introduces Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Lower the Voting Age in America to 16 Years Old Rep. Grace Meng
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 Secretary Wilkie - Shutting Down The Amherst Health Center Without A Viable Alternative In Place Is An Affront To Our Veterans 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 the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congress Members Condemn Arrest of Women's Rights Activists in Saudi Arabia Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 14, 2018 Saluting Spc. Claudia Brodeur for Her Deployment with the U.S. Army Reserves 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. 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. 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 Tweet - "Avg hourly earnings are down; consumer prices are up. What does that mean? Too many American families are paying more for everyday expenses while taking home less. Further proof #GOPTaxScam was for the rich, not the middle class & those trying to get there" 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, ...
Aug. 10, 2018 Velázquez on Court's Order to Ban Chlorpyrifos Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 10, 2018 Tweet - "I was at Bear Pond in Franklin Co. today with @adk_council to warn the @EPA not to roll back years of progress in Adirondack Park's recovery from acid rain damage. The EPA is wrong to even consider repealing laws & standards that have helped bring back natural beauty & tourism." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 9, 2018 Tweet - "This tragic loss of life of our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico is unconscionable. We must do more to both hold this administration accountable for a terrible response and help Puerto Rico recover, rebuild and thrive again." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2018 Letter to Richard H. Anderson, President and CEO of National Passenger Rail Corporation - Tonko Leads Bipartisan Effort to Save Toys for Tots Holiday Train Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 9, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 9, 2018 Velázquez on Latest Puerto Rico Hurricane Death Toll Estimate Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Every day, Republican obstruction of Kavanaugh's record gets worse and worse. Not only is a massively conflicted Republican lawyer, who previously worked for Judge Kavanaugh, cherry-picking what documents the Senate Judiciary Committee can see... 1/2" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 8, 2018 Schumer To HUD: Give Rochester Immediate Approval To Combat Zombie Houses Now Sucking The Life Out Of Rochester Neighborhoods Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 8, 2018 Letter to Secretary Perdue, USDA - Time To Nip Giant Hogweed In The Bud Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
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. 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. 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.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 20, 2018 Bipartisan Members of Congress Announce "Startup Week Across America" Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
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 Revoking Security Clearances Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2018 Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh 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. 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 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. 17, 2018 Senators File Formal Comment on Epa Science Rule Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 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 Senators File Formal Comment on EPA Science Rule Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 - "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 - "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. 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 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 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. 15, 2018 Meng Introduces Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Lower the Voting Age in America to 16 Years Old Rep.Grace Meng
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 Secretary Wilkie - Shutting Down The Amherst Health Center Without A Viable Alternative In Place Is An Affront To Our Veterans 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 the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congress Members Condemn Arrest of Women's Rights Activists in Saudi Arabia Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 14, 2018 Saluting Spc. Claudia Brodeur for Her Deployment with the U.S. Army Reserves 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. 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. 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 Tweet - "Avg hourly earnings are down; consumer prices are up. What does that mean? Too many American families are paying more for everyday expenses while taking home less. Further proof #GOPTaxScam was for the rich, not the middle class & those trying to get there" 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, ...
Aug. 10, 2018 Velázquez on Court's Order to Ban Chlorpyrifos Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 10, 2018 Tweet - "I was at Bear Pond in Franklin Co. today with @adk_council to warn the @EPA not to roll back years of progress in Adirondack Park's recovery from acid rain damage. The EPA is wrong to even consider repealing laws & standards that have helped bring back natural beauty & tourism." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 9, 2018 Tweet - "This tragic loss of life of our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico is unconscionable. We must do more to both hold this administration accountable for a terrible response and help Puerto Rico recover, rebuild and thrive again." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2018 Letter to Richard H. Anderson, President and CEO of National Passenger Rail Corporation - Tonko Leads Bipartisan Effort to Save Toys for Tots Holiday Train Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 9, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 9, 2018 Velázquez on Latest Puerto Rico Hurricane Death Toll Estimate Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Every day, Republican obstruction of Kavanaugh's record gets worse and worse. Not only is a massively conflicted Republican lawyer, who previously worked for Judge Kavanaugh, cherry-picking what documents the Senate Judiciary Committee can see... 1/2" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 8, 2018 Schumer To HUD: Give Rochester Immediate Approval To Combat Zombie Houses Now Sucking The Life Out Of Rochester Neighborhoods Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 8, 2018 Letter to Secretary Perdue, USDA - Time To Nip Giant Hogweed In The Bud Sen.Chuck Schumer
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