| Aug. 21, 2018
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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:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 21, 2018
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Velázquez on Trump's Repeal of Clean Power Plan
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Aug. 21, 2018
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Tonko Condemns Trump's Proposed Rollback of Clean Energy Standards
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Aug. 21, 2018
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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."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 21, 2018
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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"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 21, 2018
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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"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 21, 2018
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Tweet - "My message to the president: you better not talk about pardons for Michael Cohen or Paul Manafort tonight, or anytime in the future."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 21, 2018
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Bipartisan Members of Congress Announce "Startup Week Across America"
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2018
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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."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 20, 2018
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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
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2018
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Bipartisan Members of Congress Announce "Startup Week Across America"
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2018
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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."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 17, 2018
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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"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 17, 2018
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Senators File Formal Comment on Epa Science Rule
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 16, 2018
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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."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 16, 2018
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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
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Aug. 16, 2018
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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."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 15, 2018
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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"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 14, 2018
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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
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Take Immediate Steps to Reunite Children and Families
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2018
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 14, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congress Members Condemn Arrest of Women's Rights Activists in Saudi Arabia
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2018
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Letter to Judge Mirlande Tadal - Velázquez Asks Judge to Stay Deportation of Edisson Barros
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Aug. 13, 2018
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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
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2018
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President Trump Signs Stefanik Initiatives into Law at Fort Drum
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Aug. 10, 2018
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Velázquez on Court's Order to Ban Chlorpyrifos
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Aug. 10, 2018
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CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Aug. 10, 2018
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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"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 9, 2018
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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."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 9, 2018
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MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Aug. 8, 2018
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Schumer To HUD: Give Rochester Immediate Approval To Combat Zombie Houses Now Sucking The Life Out Of Rochester Neighborhoods
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 8, 2018
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Stefanik Applauds Jefferson County EDA Grant
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Aug. 8, 2018
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Schumer: We Need All Hands On Deck To Fight Back Against The Opioid Scourge In Yates County
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 8, 2018
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Tweet - "More than 2,000 zombie homes plague the Rochester region. That's why I'm calling on HUD to immediately approve @CityRochesterNY request to acquire vacant homes, rehabilitate & sell to 1st-time homebuyers. This renovated home shows how we can turn zombie homes into family homes."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 7, 2018
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Letter to Attorney General Sessions and Secretary DeVos - Condemn Trump Administration For Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity In Education
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2018
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Letter to The Honorable Gerónimo Gutiérrez, Mexican Ambassador to The United States - CHC Leadership to Mexican Ambassador Gutiérrez: What is Mexico's Policy for the Treatment of Individuals in the Country Seeking Asylum in the United States?
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2018
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Letter to Ms. Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paper Clearance Officer for the Department of Commerce - Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Oppose Citizenship Question in 2020 Census
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn Trump Administration for Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity in Education
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. L. Francis Cissna, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Members of Congress Probe DHS over Circumstances Leading to TPS Termination for Nepal and Honduras
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2018
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce: As Part Of Just-Passed Senate Minibus Appropriations Bill, High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program Will Remain Under Office Of National Drug Control Policy, Receive Full Funding For FY2019; Senators Say Program Plays Essential Role In Combatting Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 3, 2018
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Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Kevin McAleenan, Commissioner for US Customs and Border Protection, and Scott Lloyd, Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Demands Immediate Investigation into Reported Death of Child Held at Texas ICE Facility
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2018
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Hirono Introduces Legislation to Protect Medicare and Medicaid from Partisan Attacks
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2018
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Tweet - "If @realDonaldTrump and Republicans in Congress really wanted to boost wages and create more good-paying jobs, they should have invested in education--especially paying America's teachers the salaries they deserve."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 2, 2018
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Letter to Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Reinstate TPS for El Salvador, Honduras, and Haiti
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Aug. 2, 2018
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Velázquez Seeks Ban on Toxic Nerve-Agent Pesticides
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Aug. 2, 2018
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Letter to Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Senators to Zinke: Staking and Developing New Mining Claims Within National Monuments Is Illegal
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 1, 2018
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Tweet - "These new short-terms #junkplans are so dangerous for Americans that it's no wonder not a single group representing patients, physicians, nurses or hospitals has voiced support. Democrats will do everything in our power to stop this."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 1, 2018
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Schumer FRA: Hire More Rail Bridge Inspectors For New York ASAP
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 1, 2018
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Letter to Hugh Hurwitz, Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Reverse Effort Placing Transgender Offenders at Risk for Sexual Assault
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Aug. 1, 2018
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Tweet - "The Mueller-Rosenstein investigation is making progress at record speed: 35 indictments, 5 guilty pleas & Trump's campaign chairman on trial. @realDonaldTrump's statements this morning are just another attempt to make the American people look at his latest shiny object."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 1, 2018
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Tweet - "We should not be waiting for bridges to collapse and fall onto our streets to do something. This should be an eye-opening wake up call for the FRA."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 1, 2018
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Tweet - "Today, the Trump administration has finalized a plan for a new type of health insurance that will repeal protections on pre-existing conditions and allow insurance companies to cover fewer benefits, not more."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 31, 2018
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Letter to Dr. Robert R. Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Linda Sánchez Leads Bipartisan Letter to Help Secure CDC Funding for Major U.S. Cities to Fight Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| July 30, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - National Whistleblower Day
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| July 30, 2018
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Fitzpatrick Joins Effort to Uncover Prevalence of Veterans' Service Connected "Liver Fluke"
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| July 30, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State and Ambassador John Bolton, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs - House Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Address Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| July 30, 2018
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As Seniors Across New York Continue To Face Soaring Prescription Drug Prices, Gillibrand Visits Canandaigua To Announce Legislation To Drive Down Costs And Increase Access To Safe, Affordable Medications
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 30, 2018
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Tweet - "At a time when the deficit is out of control, wages are flat, and the wealthiest are doing better than ever, to give the top 1% another advantage is an outrage and shows the Republicans' true colors."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 30, 2018
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Letter to Stanley Brezenoff, Interim Chair and Chief Executive Officer of New York City Housing Authority - Velázquez Probes NYCHA After Recent Admissions of Federal Non-Compliance
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 27, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Klobuchar Urges Departments of Justice, Health and Human Services to Support Victims of Domestic Abuse in the Digital Age
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 27, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. L. Francis Cissna, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Designate TPS for Guatemala and Nicaragua
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| July 27, 2018
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Top Democrats Demand President Lay Out a Plan to Act After Today's Election Security National Security Council Meeting
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 27, 2018
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Tweet - "THREAD: Here are the facts about the economy you won't hear from @realDonaldTrump or Republicans:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 27, 2018
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House Passes Meng Legislation Permitting Menstrual Hygiene Products to be Purchased with Health Flexible Spending Accounts
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| July 27, 2018
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Letter to John Bolton, National Security Advisor - Ahead of Today's Election Security Meeting, Klobuchar leads letter Urging National Security Council to hold Russia Accountable, Improve Federal Coordination, and Support States
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 26, 2018
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Tweet - "Special Counsel Mueller has secured 35 indictments, five guilty pleas and one prison sentence. 12 of the indictments are Russian intelligence agents!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 26, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Michael E. Horowitz, Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Justice - On Deadline Day to Reunite Separated Families, Feinstein, Durbin, Colleagues Call for Investigation of "Zero Tolerance" Immigration Policy
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 26, 2018
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Reps. Frankel, Engel, Meeks, and Davis Introduce Resolution Recognizing NATO's Contributions to U.S. Security, Countering Trump's Dangerous Rhetoric
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| July 26, 2018
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Meng Secures Amendments in Key Appropriations Bill to Review Disaster Response in Puerto Rico and Help Families Separated at the Border
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| July 26, 2018
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Demands Transparency On Office Of Refugee Resettlement Funding
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 26, 2018
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Neal Joins Ranking Members in House Resolution to Defend Constitutionality of Pre-Existing Conditions Protections
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 26, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Gopal Khanna, Directer of Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - Foster Demands Open Access to Health Care Guidelines
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| July 26, 2018
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Reps. Espaillat, Gutiérrez, Bonamici, Jayapal Lead House Members to Introduce Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant Toddler and Other Children Expeditiously (REUNITE) Act
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| July 26, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Gregg Harper, Chairman of the House Administration Committee, the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, the Hon. Trey Gowdy, Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and the Hon. Michael McCaul, Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee - Testify on Election Security
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 26, 2018
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Nadler, Pelosi, Hoyer & Jackson Lee Introduce Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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