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March 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today, I am announcing a major push to make the coronavirus vaccine fully covered by Medicare. Because seniors who will need this vaccine the most should not have to worry or wonder where they stand once it's available." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We are on the verge of a recession. Everyday Americans are hurting the most. #GOPTaxScam is top Republican priority. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest 1% in America. Time. To. Change. Direction." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 28, 2020 Bipartisan Members of Congress Express Support for Democratic Elections in Guyana Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Congressional Coronavirus Briefing Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "This situation demands more transparency from the government, and the American people need to hear the unfiltered truth on coronavirus directly from the scientists and health experts." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2020 Suozzi's Bipartisan Vaping Bill Passes House of Representatives Rep. Tom Suozzi
Feb. 28, 2020 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Leader McCarthy, and Leader Schumer - Rep. Rouda, Joined by 34 Freshman Members of Congress, Sends Bipartisan Letter Requesting COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Bipartisan Members of Congress Express Support for Democratic Elections in Guyana Rep. Gregory Meeks
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "It appears President Trump & his administration have learned nothing from the Chinese government's failure to quickly & transparently combat the coronavirus Hiding the truth about the coronavirus and the government's response only increases the likelihood of the virus spreading" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and his team have to stop blaming everyone but themselves, focus less on political rallies and more on solutions to combat the spread of coronavirus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "For Mick Mulvaney to suggest that Americans turn off their TVs and bury their heads in the sand when they're worried about a global health pandemic is Orwellian, counterproductive, dangerous, and would be repeating China's mistake." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2020 Tonko Slams Trump Administration for Transferring Funds from Vital Programs Rep. Paul Tonko
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to Tomas Philipson, Acting Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury - Cleaver, Senior Members of Financial Services Committee Call for Administration Response Plan to Protect American Economy From Coronavirus Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On HHS Secretary Alex Azar Refusing To Guarantee Coronavirus Vaccine Will Be Affordable For Every American Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Any emergency funding approved must be new--not stolen from other accounts--and include: Funds can't be transferred to anything other than coronavirus Vaccines affordable, available to all who need it Interest-free loans for small businesses impacted State/local govts reimbursed" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will work with President Trump to get a handle on the coronavirus. But he must stop the name-calling, playing politics, and blaming everyone but himself. Lives are at stake." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump should have learned the lesson that China did: Hiding the truth makes things more dangerous. The American people need to hear the unfiltered truth from health experts." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The first step the Congress must take is to ensure the government has the resources needed to combat this deadly virus and keep Americans safe. Any emergency funding supplemental the Congress approves for coronavirus must be entirely new funding--not stolen from other accounts." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Congressional Action to Combat the Coronavirus
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "New data shows business investment declined for 3 straight quarters Pres. Trump promised the Trump-GOP tax bill would be economic "rocket fuel" Instead it's just funneled cash to the wealthiest few We won't stop saying this--It's Pres. Trump's #DailyLie" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "CoronaVirus is spiraling out of control. The stock market is in free fall. Trump Budget seeks deep cuts to "Centers for Disease Control. Lives are at risk. Get. Your. Act. Together. Donald." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. government must address the spread of the deadly coronavirus in a smart, strategic, serious way and we stand ready to work in a bipartisan fashion in Congress & with the Administration to achieve this necessary goal Lives are at stake My statement with @SpeakerPelosi :" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Nadler, Cohen, Bass Applaud House Passage of Historic Antilynching Legislation Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Our proposal was put together after hearing from public health experts and looking at historical precedents for when Congress funded fights to combat spread of serious diseases In 2009, Congress appropriated over $7B in emergency funding for the H1N1 flu Congress must act fast" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cheney & Over 20 GOP House Colleagues Seek Specific Assurances On Taliban Deal Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The failed war on drugs began in the early 1970s. There were less than 350K people incarcerated in America at the time. Today there are 2.2 million - disproportionately black and Latino. It's time to #EndMassIncarceration. NOW." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "My proposal to bring $8.5B in desperately-needed resources to the global fight against coronavirus: $1.5B: CDC $3B: Public Health & Social Service Emergency Fund $2B: State & Local reimbursement $1B: USAID Emerging Health Threats Funding $1B: NIH--Rapid Vaccine Development" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Any emergency Coronavirus funding supplemental Congress approves must include provisions ensuring: 1--Pres. Trump can't transfer the funds to anything other than Coronavirus 2--Vaccines are affordable & available to all who need it 3--State & local governments are reimbursed" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to Members of Congress - As Coronavirus Fears Incite Violence, CAPAC Members Urge Colleagues to Not Stoke Xenophobia Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Secretary Mnuchin and Secretary Pompeo know that they have all the authorities they need to sanction Putin for interfering in our elections. Senator McConnell knows that he needs to stop burying bills to protect our elections in his legislative graveyard. It's time to act. Now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: It was incompetent and dangerous that: You reduced our ability to prevent epidemics. You proposed cuts to CDC funding. You just trusted other governments (like China) to handle this. You can spin this any way you want, but it's incompetence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "To the Department of Justice: Richard Grenell was just named President Trump's top intelligence official. But reports say he failed to disclose his past work as a foreign agent. You must determine whether Mr. Grenell has violated the law." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "House passed legislation today to make lynching a federal crime. Anti-lynching legislation first introduced in 1918. It has taken more than 100 years to get to this point. But justice delayed is not justice denied. This one is for Emmett Till " Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 25, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement on the Trump Administration's Inadequate Coronavirus Response Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 25, 2020 Congressional Committee and Caucus Chairs Announce 2020 Census Partners Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "People are saying you're incompetent because you acted incompetently Reducing our ability to prevent epidemics: incompetent Proposing cutting CDC funding: incompetent Just trusting other governments to handle this: incompetent Spin this any way you want, but it's incompetence" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It seems like President Trump and Larry Kudlow are more concerned about the stock market than the health of Americans. Here's an idea: President Trump should try to come up with a plan to address the spread of the Coronavirus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and his administration have no plan to deal with the coronavirus. NO. PLAN. And seemingly no urgency to develop one." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "CDC is warning it's not a question of if but when and how many people in America will have severe illness. But Kudlow's saying the opposite. Trump admin incompetence is stunning, dangerous. President Trump must at the least appoint 1 person to coordinate Coronavirus response." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "I didn't just criticize Pres. Trump's pathetic, inadequate funding request I noted his incompetence, how he has no plan to deal with coronavirus He's dismantled NSC's global health security team, wants to cut CDC by 16%, hasn't appointed 1 person to oversee coronavirus response" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The terrible hardship endured by residents at Taft Houses in East Harlem without running water over the last few days shows why I've made it a priority and will continue to fight for MORE Capital Funds for public housing--not CUT them entirely as President Trump wants." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's asleep at the wheel on Coronavirus And @SenateGOP 's setting up votes for shameless political stunts on divisive anti-choice, anti-women, anti-family bills Americans deserve real leadership at the White House on Coronavirus and a Senate that works for Americans" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "This is the #DailyLie from the Trump administration. CDC warns it's not if but when and how many people in America will have severe illness. Meanwhile Kudlow says the opposite. This incompetence is dangerous. President Trump & his admin have no plan to deal with Coronavirus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury - Menendez, Schumer, Brown Demand Secretaries Mnuchin And Pompeo Use Authority Congress Granted Them In 2017 and Executive Orders To Immediately Impose New Sanctions On Russia For Reported Ongoing Efforts To Interfere in U.S. 2020 Election Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Just this month: President Trump's administration proposed a 16% cut at CDC. Today: They tried to answer questions about Coronavirus by saying 'This is what the Centers for Disease Control do.' This is typical of President Trump's senseless cuts. It's his #DailyLie." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Too little too late. That President Trump is trying to steal funds dedicated to fight Ebola is indicative of his towering incompetence and further proof that he and his administration aren't taking the Coronavirus crisis as seriously as they need to be." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "All of the warning lights are flashing bright red on Coronavirus, but the Trump administration appears to have no plan, no urgency. We must get a handle on Coronavirus and make sure the United States is fully prepared to deal with its potentially far-reaching consequences." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump has been too soft on President Xi and the Chinese Communist Party as they try to cover up their response to Coronavirus. President Trump must demand that President Xi end the secrecy and suppression of facts around Coronavirus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
March 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today, I am announcing a major push to make the coronavirus vaccine fully covered by Medicare. Because seniors who will need this vaccine the most should not have to worry or wonder where they stand once it's available." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We are on the verge of a recession. Everyday Americans are hurting the most. #GOPTaxScam is top Republican priority. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest 1% in America. Time. To. Change. Direction." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 28, 2020 Bipartisan Members of Congress Express Support for Democratic Elections in Guyana Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Congressional Coronavirus Briefing Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "This situation demands more transparency from the government, and the American people need to hear the unfiltered truth on coronavirus directly from the scientists and health experts." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2020 Suozzi's Bipartisan Vaping Bill Passes House of Representatives Rep.Tom Suozzi
Feb. 28, 2020 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Leader McCarthy, and Leader Schumer - Rep. Rouda, Joined by 34 Freshman Members of Congress, Sends Bipartisan Letter Requesting COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Bipartisan Members of Congress Express Support for Democratic Elections in Guyana Rep.Gregory Meeks
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "It appears President Trump & his administration have learned nothing from the Chinese government's failure to quickly & transparently combat the coronavirus Hiding the truth about the coronavirus and the government's response only increases the likelihood of the virus spreading" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and his team have to stop blaming everyone but themselves, focus less on political rallies and more on solutions to combat the spread of coronavirus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "For Mick Mulvaney to suggest that Americans turn off their TVs and bury their heads in the sand when they're worried about a global health pandemic is Orwellian, counterproductive, dangerous, and would be repeating China's mistake." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2020 Tonko Slams Trump Administration for Transferring Funds from Vital Programs Rep.Paul Tonko
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to Tomas Philipson, Acting Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury - Cleaver, Senior Members of Financial Services Committee Call for Administration Response Plan to Protect American Economy From Coronavirus Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On HHS Secretary Alex Azar Refusing To Guarantee Coronavirus Vaccine Will Be Affordable For Every American Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Any emergency funding approved must be new--not stolen from other accounts--and include: Funds can't be transferred to anything other than coronavirus Vaccines affordable, available to all who need it Interest-free loans for small businesses impacted State/local govts reimbursed" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats will work with President Trump to get a handle on the coronavirus. But he must stop the name-calling, playing politics, and blaming everyone but himself. Lives are at stake." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump should have learned the lesson that China did: Hiding the truth makes things more dangerous. The American people need to hear the unfiltered truth from health experts." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The first step the Congress must take is to ensure the government has the resources needed to combat this deadly virus and keep Americans safe. Any emergency funding supplemental the Congress approves for coronavirus must be entirely new funding--not stolen from other accounts." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Congressional Action to Combat the Coronavirus
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "New data shows business investment declined for 3 straight quarters Pres. Trump promised the Trump-GOP tax bill would be economic "rocket fuel" Instead it's just funneled cash to the wealthiest few We won't stop saying this--It's Pres. Trump's #DailyLie" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "CoronaVirus is spiraling out of control. The stock market is in free fall. Trump Budget seeks deep cuts to "Centers for Disease Control. Lives are at risk. Get. Your. Act. Together. Donald." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The U.S. government must address the spread of the deadly coronavirus in a smart, strategic, serious way and we stand ready to work in a bipartisan fashion in Congress & with the Administration to achieve this necessary goal Lives are at stake My statement with @SpeakerPelosi :" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Nadler, Cohen, Bass Applaud House Passage of Historic Antilynching Legislation Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Our proposal was put together after hearing from public health experts and looking at historical precedents for when Congress funded fights to combat spread of serious diseases In 2009, Congress appropriated over $7B in emergency funding for the H1N1 flu Congress must act fast" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cheney & Over 20 GOP House Colleagues Seek Specific Assurances On Taliban Deal Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The failed war on drugs began in the early 1970s. There were less than 350K people incarcerated in America at the time. Today there are 2.2 million - disproportionately black and Latino. It's time to #EndMassIncarceration. NOW." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "My proposal to bring $8.5B in desperately-needed resources to the global fight against coronavirus: $1.5B: CDC $3B: Public Health & Social Service Emergency Fund $2B: State & Local reimbursement $1B: USAID Emerging Health Threats Funding $1B: NIH--Rapid Vaccine Development" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Any emergency Coronavirus funding supplemental Congress approves must include provisions ensuring: 1--Pres. Trump can't transfer the funds to anything other than Coronavirus 2--Vaccines are affordable & available to all who need it 3--State & local governments are reimbursed" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Letter to Members of Congress - As Coronavirus Fears Incite Violence, CAPAC Members Urge Colleagues to Not Stoke Xenophobia Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Secretary Mnuchin and Secretary Pompeo know that they have all the authorities they need to sanction Putin for interfering in our elections. Senator McConnell knows that he needs to stop burying bills to protect our elections in his legislative graveyard. It's time to act. Now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: It was incompetent and dangerous that: You reduced our ability to prevent epidemics. You proposed cuts to CDC funding. You just trusted other governments (like China) to handle this. You can spin this any way you want, but it's incompetence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "To the Department of Justice: Richard Grenell was just named President Trump's top intelligence official. But reports say he failed to disclose his past work as a foreign agent. You must determine whether Mr. Grenell has violated the law." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "House passed legislation today to make lynching a federal crime. Anti-lynching legislation first introduced in 1918. It has taken more than 100 years to get to this point. But justice delayed is not justice denied. This one is for Emmett Till " Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 25, 2020 Rep. Nadler Statement on the Trump Administration's Inadequate Coronavirus Response Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 25, 2020 Congressional Committee and Caucus Chairs Announce 2020 Census Partners Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "People are saying you're incompetent because you acted incompetently Reducing our ability to prevent epidemics: incompetent Proposing cutting CDC funding: incompetent Just trusting other governments to handle this: incompetent Spin this any way you want, but it's incompetence" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It seems like President Trump and Larry Kudlow are more concerned about the stock market than the health of Americans. Here's an idea: President Trump should try to come up with a plan to address the spread of the Coronavirus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and his administration have no plan to deal with the coronavirus. NO. PLAN. And seemingly no urgency to develop one." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "CDC is warning it's not a question of if but when and how many people in America will have severe illness. But Kudlow's saying the opposite. Trump admin incompetence is stunning, dangerous. President Trump must at the least appoint 1 person to coordinate Coronavirus response." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "I didn't just criticize Pres. Trump's pathetic, inadequate funding request I noted his incompetence, how he has no plan to deal with coronavirus He's dismantled NSC's global health security team, wants to cut CDC by 16%, hasn't appointed 1 person to oversee coronavirus response" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The terrible hardship endured by residents at Taft Houses in East Harlem without running water over the last few days shows why I've made it a priority and will continue to fight for MORE Capital Funds for public housing--not CUT them entirely as President Trump wants." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's asleep at the wheel on Coronavirus And @SenateGOP 's setting up votes for shameless political stunts on divisive anti-choice, anti-women, anti-family bills Americans deserve real leadership at the White House on Coronavirus and a Senate that works for Americans" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "This is the #DailyLie from the Trump administration. CDC warns it's not if but when and how many people in America will have severe illness. Meanwhile Kudlow says the opposite. This incompetence is dangerous. President Trump & his admin have no plan to deal with Coronavirus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury - Menendez, Schumer, Brown Demand Secretaries Mnuchin And Pompeo Use Authority Congress Granted Them In 2017 and Executive Orders To Immediately Impose New Sanctions On Russia For Reported Ongoing Efforts To Interfere in U.S. 2020 Election Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Just this month: President Trump's administration proposed a 16% cut at CDC. Today: They tried to answer questions about Coronavirus by saying 'This is what the Centers for Disease Control do.' This is typical of President Trump's senseless cuts. It's his #DailyLie." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Too little too late. That President Trump is trying to steal funds dedicated to fight Ebola is indicative of his towering incompetence and further proof that he and his administration aren't taking the Coronavirus crisis as seriously as they need to be." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "All of the warning lights are flashing bright red on Coronavirus, but the Trump administration appears to have no plan, no urgency. We must get a handle on Coronavirus and make sure the United States is fully prepared to deal with its potentially far-reaching consequences." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump has been too soft on President Xi and the Chinese Communist Party as they try to cover up their response to Coronavirus. President Trump must demand that President Xi end the secrecy and suppression of facts around Coronavirus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
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