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Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The @NLIHC educates, organizes, and advocates to ensure decent #AffordableHousing for the lowest-income people. We're fighting side-by-side for #RentReliefNow to stop an epidemic of evictions due to #COVID19." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm demanding a report on just how election mail will be delivered ON TIME. I spoke to the Democratic appointee and Chairman of the new USPS Election Mail Committee, Lee Moak. We'll get this report--and use it to protect the election, mail, and hold Postmaster DeJoy accountable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I will keep standing with everyone in New York and across the country fighting to #SaveThePostOffice. We cannot let President Trump and Postmaster General DeJoy undermine two things as sacred as our elections and our Post Office!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 23rd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Tammy Whitcomb, Inspector General of the USPS - Tlaib, Blunt Rochester and Boyle Lead Over 70 Members of the House in Demanding an Investigation into Postmaster DeJoy's Policies Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 22, 2020 Rep. Cleaver, Bipartisan House Members Join to Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 22, 2020 Meng Statement On House Vote To Save Postal Service Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 22nd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The House has acted. The Senate now must also pass the Delivering for America Act immediately to #SaveThePostOffice and protect our democracy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with everyone in New York and nationwide rallying today to #SaveThePostOffice. We cannot let President Trump and Postmaster General DeJoy undermine two things as sacred as our elections and our Post Office!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "We've had one since May. Your "plan' hasn't worked." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 After securing + $87,000 for North Country Community College's water and wastewater operator certification program, Schumer calls for more NBRC fundingto fuel economic and community development in the North Country Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Postmaster General DeJoy suspending his harmful policies is not enough. We need a PERMANENT rescission of all of the changes he's put into place--and USPS must treat ALL ELECTION MATERIALS as First Class. #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "I'm demanding the USPS Board of Governors disclose all materials on the selection of Trump megadonor Louis DeJoy to be Postmaster General. The role Pres. Trump, Sec. Mnuchin, & the search firm played in his selection must be exposed! #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Bipartisan House Members Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Schumer: USPS still in chaos; pushes new two-prong plan to reverse destructive changes to the Postal Service impacting communities throughout North Country; legislation would immediately undo recent crippling changes, cement mail-in ballots as first class priority & protect USPS from further devastation Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 21st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Delivering the mail is NOT some unfunded mandate. We cannot allow two things as sacred as the Post Office and our elections to be undermined! #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what I told @JKCorden and the @LateLateShow about how we're fighting for the USPS. We cannot let President Trump and Postmaster General DeJoy undermine two things as sacred as our elections and our Post Office!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "I stand with all of the people and families in New York and across America taking part in the #MarchForTheDead. More than 170,000 have died from COVID-19. We mourn for them. We stand with their families. Democrats will not stop fighting for action from the Trump administration." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency - Crist Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Fannie and Freddie Regulator to Repeal Trump Refi Tax Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "We need to immediately pass the House bill to fund the USPS! Even Postmaster General DeJoy said he supports additional funding for the USPS. There's no time to waste. We cannot let our Post Office and our elections be undermined! #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply troubling reports of an attack--by apparent poisoning--on Alexei Navalny, Russia's opposition leader. If they're confirmed, President Trump must ensure those responsible face consequences. I wish Alexei Navalny strength and a speedy recovery." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic continues to impact the North Country economy, small businesses need second PPP forgivable loan & more EIDL loans & grants to stay afloat; flanked by Plattsburgh business owners, senator announces two-pronged plan to give local small biz owners additional federal relief Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Postmaster General DeJoy just acknowledged that his policies are causing delays! Totally unacceptable. We need a PERMANENT rescission of all of the changes he's put into place--and USPS must treat ALL ELECTION MATERIALS as First Class. #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - As Dejoy Testifies Before Congress, Merkley, Wyden Demand End to Policies Disenfranchising Servicemembers Abroad Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to Mr. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Tester, Colleagues to Dejoy: Usps Operational Changes Disproportionately Harm Deployed Servicemembers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "USPS is the only mail service that can deliver to our military overseas. Making absentee voting more difficult disenfranchises the very Americans who serve and sacrifice on the front lines in defense of our right to vote. That's unacceptable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "A "suspension" of Postmaster General DeJoy's harmful policies is not enough. We need a permanent rescission of all of the changes he's put into place--and USPS must treat all election materials as First Class." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Schumer: Local governments & institutions of higher education face huge budget shortfalls amid ongoing COVID crisis; senator pushes to expand support in future stimulus Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Padilla, California Secretary of State - Senate Dems Request Information From Election Officials on Election Mail Delays Due to Postal Service Changes Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt - Secretary of the Department of the Interior - Bennet, Entire Democratic Caucus Urge Interior Secretary Bernhardt to Remove Pendley as Leader of Bureau of Land Management Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Dingell Joins 80 Members of Congress in Urging Halt to Deportations to Lebanon, Humanitarian Consideration for Beirut Blast Victims Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 20th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Trump megadonor turned Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, is intent on destroying the Post Office brick by brick. We're fighting to reverse the reckless policies he's put into place and cement all election mail as First Class." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Dingell Leads Over 100 Bipartisan House Members in Urging Postmaster General to Properly Execute Delivery of Mail-in Ballots Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Meng Demands Answers From DHS Over Treatment of Muslim Detainees in Florida Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I will not stop fighting for the USPS, our postal workers, and Americans in the Hudson Valley, in New York, and across the country. We must reverse the crippling changes made by Postmaster General DeJoy and cement all election mail as First Class." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces Groundbreaking for Flood-Resilient Lake Ontario Marine Park Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Nadler, Tlaib, Lofgren Lead 80 Members of Congress in Urging Temporary Protections for Lebanese Nationals in Light of Beirut Blast Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to Robert Duncan, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, Ron Bloom, Donald Moak, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, John Barger, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, Roman Martinez IV, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, and William Zollars, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service - Haaland Demands Postmaster General DeJoy's Removal Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 19th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Indie music venues like Baby's All Right here in Brooklyn need help to fight the COVID-19 crisis. That's why I'm standing with local artists like James Murphy of @LCDSoundsystem to fight for the #SaveOurStages Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Schumer reveals: Pandemic leaves Fiinger Lakes hospital strapped for cash, saddled with costs for PPE & testing; senator announces three-prong plan to get financially-devastated NY hospitals -- like soldiers & sailors memorial hospital -- their fair share and secure their services for the region Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I'm demanding the USPS Board of Governors immediately disclose all materials on the selection of Trump megadonor Louis DeJoy to be Postmaster General The role President Trump, Secretary Mnuchin, and the search firm played in his selection must be exposed" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $300K in federal funding to support nursing workforce in the Southern Tier Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Schumer: USPS still in chaos; pushes new two-prong plan to reverse destructive changes to the Postal Service impacting communities throughout Hudson Valley; legislation would immediately undo recent crippling changes, cement mail-in ballots as first class priority & protect USPS from further devastation Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Schumer: USPS still in chaos; pushes new two-prong plan to reverse destructive changes to the Postal Service impacting communities throughout Southern Tier; legislation would immediately undo recent crippling changes, cement mail-in ballots as first class priority & protect USPS from further devastation Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I'm demanding from Postmaster DeJoy answers on what exactly what he's rescinding and explicit confirmation that all election mail will be treated as First Class We'll keep fighting because we cannot allow two things as sacred as the Post Office and our elections to be undermined" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary Dept. of Homeland Security - Merkley, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Unlawfully Detaining, Expelling Migrant Children Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "It's good they've recognized the problems they've caused but we need a PERMANENT rescission of ALL of DeJoy's harmful policies--and they MUST treat all election materials as first class." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Immense pressure from @SenateDems and the American people has forced Senate GOP to confront Postmaster General DeJoy's ongoing sabotage of the USPS that threatens the integrity of our elections and delays vital services. Dems will keep demanding we hold Mr. DeJoy accountable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 18, 2020 Meeks Hosts Rally Against Trump Administration's Efforts to Sabotage USPS Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Gillibrand: Postmaster General Statement "Leaves Too Many Important Questions Unanswered" About USPS Future Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I just spoke to Postmaster DeJoy. I told him I want a specific, written document of exactly what he's rescinding and explicit confirmation all election mail will be treated as First Class. We cannot allow two things as sacred as the Post Office and our elections to be undermined" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand push new actions to stop destructive changes in the Postal Service impacting the Capital Region & demand Senate call DeJoy for hearings this week; drives legislation to force DeJoy to "back off'; plan would undo changes now slowing down the mail & would also ensure our mail-in ballots are treated as first class priority Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Meng Reminds Queens Public School Parents of $420 Per Child Emergency Food Benefit Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with @SenWarren , @SenGaryPeters , @SenSanders , and @SenateDems to demand that the Postal Board of Governors immediately reverse the changes made by Trump megadonor turned Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, that have degraded and delayed Postal Service operations." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Senator Baldwin Calls for Postmaster General to Provide Senate Testimony on Mail Service Delays Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Senator Gillibrand Calls For Full Funding Of Post Office To Protect Jobs, Public Health, And Democracy Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Our Elections. Medicine. VA Benefits. Paychecks. Food. And More. New Yorkers and Americans depend on the Postal Service. And we will not stand for Postmaster General DeJoy undermining it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - ER Doctor Congressman Ruiz Leads Charge for Health Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is undermining the Post Office to hurt our elections in the middle of a pandemic that's killed more than 170,000 Americans. We're fighting to save the Post Office from him and his cronies." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Authoritarian leader desperately clinging to power. Peaceful protestors attacked by security forces. Efforts to corrupt a free and fair election. It's wrong in #Belarus. And in America." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm fighting to save the Postal Service with @GillibrandNY and @RepPaulTonko . We will not stand for Postmaster DeJoy undermining the USPS. Americans depend on it for our elections, medications, VA benefits, paychecks, food, and more. We will not stop fighting." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Chairman Ron Johnson would rather spend time pushing Russian propaganda instead of holding a hearing on the damaging operational changes at USPS that adversely affect America's veterans, seniors, and more. The Senate must also hold Louis DeJoy accountable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "5.4 million cases of coronavirus. 170,000 deaths. But President Trump is saying he's done "phenomenally"? Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans across this country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Duncan, Chairman of the USPS Board of Governors, the Hon. Jon Barger, Member of the USPS Board of Governors, the Hon. Ron Bloom, Member of the USPS Board of Governors, the Hon. Roman Martinez, Member of the USPS Board of Governors, the Hon. Donald Moak, Member of the USPS Board of Governors, and the Hon. William Zollars, Member of the USPS Board of Governors - Wyden Joins Colleagues to Call on Postal Board of Governors to Immediately Reverse Changes Made by Trump Megadonor Turned Postmaster General Louis DeJoy That Have Degraded and Delayed Postal Service Operations Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Suozzi, joined by letter carriers and mail handlers: "We need an urgent call to arms to address cuts, slowdowns, and removal of equipment by Postmaster General that will not only endanger elections, but hurt seniors, veterans, small businesses, consumers Rep. Tom Suozzi
Aug. 16, 2020 Congressman Fred Keller Launches Bipartisan Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 16, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer, Maloney, Peters Statement Calling on Postmaster General and Chairman of the Postal Service Board of Governors to Testify About Postal Service Sabotage Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 16, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Death of Former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The #HeroesAct allocates $25 billion to save the Post Office. House Dems passed the bill on May 15. Senate Republicans have been missing in action for three months. End your vacation. Pass. The. Heroes. Act. Now." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Postmaster General DeJoy has implemented damaging operational changes at USPS that are slowing the delivery of mail and jeopardizing the integrity of the election I'm pushing for new legislation to undo these changes and ensure mail-in ballots are treated as First Class priority" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2020 Tweet - "If Postmaster General DeJoy doesn't testify before Congress next week as Speaker Pelosi and I have requested, he should be stamped, returned to sender, and removed from his position." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The @NLIHC educates, organizes, and advocates to ensure decent #AffordableHousing for the lowest-income people. We're fighting side-by-side for #RentReliefNow to stop an epidemic of evictions due to #COVID19." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm demanding a report on just how election mail will be delivered ON TIME. I spoke to the Democratic appointee and Chairman of the new USPS Election Mail Committee, Lee Moak. We'll get this report--and use it to protect the election, mail, and hold Postmaster DeJoy accountable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I will keep standing with everyone in New York and across the country fighting to #SaveThePostOffice. We cannot let President Trump and Postmaster General DeJoy undermine two things as sacred as our elections and our Post Office!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 23rd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Tammy Whitcomb, Inspector General of the USPS - Tlaib, Blunt Rochester and Boyle Lead Over 70 Members of the House in Demanding an Investigation into Postmaster DeJoy's Policies Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 22, 2020 Rep. Cleaver, Bipartisan House Members Join to Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 22, 2020 Meng Statement On House Vote To Save Postal Service Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 22nd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The House has acted. The Senate now must also pass the Delivering for America Act immediately to #SaveThePostOffice and protect our democracy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with everyone in New York and nationwide rallying today to #SaveThePostOffice. We cannot let President Trump and Postmaster General DeJoy undermine two things as sacred as our elections and our Post Office!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 22, 2020 Tweet - "We've had one since May. Your "plan' hasn't worked." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 After securing + $87,000 for North Country Community College's water and wastewater operator certification program, Schumer calls for more NBRC fundingto fuel economic and community development in the North Country Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Postmaster General DeJoy suspending his harmful policies is not enough. We need a PERMANENT rescission of all of the changes he's put into place--and USPS must treat ALL ELECTION MATERIALS as First Class. #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "I'm demanding the USPS Board of Governors disclose all materials on the selection of Trump megadonor Louis DeJoy to be Postmaster General. The role Pres. Trump, Sec. Mnuchin, & the search firm played in his selection must be exposed! #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Bipartisan House Members Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Schumer: USPS still in chaos; pushes new two-prong plan to reverse destructive changes to the Postal Service impacting communities throughout North Country; legislation would immediately undo recent crippling changes, cement mail-in ballots as first class priority & protect USPS from further devastation Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 21st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Delivering the mail is NOT some unfunded mandate. We cannot allow two things as sacred as the Post Office and our elections to be undermined! #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Here's what I told @JKCorden and the @LateLateShow about how we're fighting for the USPS. We cannot let President Trump and Postmaster General DeJoy undermine two things as sacred as our elections and our Post Office!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "I stand with all of the people and families in New York and across America taking part in the #MarchForTheDead. More than 170,000 have died from COVID-19. We mourn for them. We stand with their families. Democrats will not stop fighting for action from the Trump administration." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency - Crist Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Fannie and Freddie Regulator to Repeal Trump Refi Tax Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "We need to immediately pass the House bill to fund the USPS! Even Postmaster General DeJoy said he supports additional funding for the USPS. There's no time to waste. We cannot let our Post Office and our elections be undermined! #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply troubling reports of an attack--by apparent poisoning--on Alexei Navalny, Russia's opposition leader. If they're confirmed, President Trump must ensure those responsible face consequences. I wish Alexei Navalny strength and a speedy recovery." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic continues to impact the North Country economy, small businesses need second PPP forgivable loan & more EIDL loans & grants to stay afloat; flanked by Plattsburgh business owners, senator announces two-pronged plan to give local small biz owners additional federal relief Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Postmaster General DeJoy just acknowledged that his policies are causing delays! Totally unacceptable. We need a PERMANENT rescission of all of the changes he's put into place--and USPS must treat ALL ELECTION MATERIALS as First Class. #DontMessWithUSPS" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - As Dejoy Testifies Before Congress, Merkley, Wyden Demand End to Policies Disenfranchising Servicemembers Abroad Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to Mr. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Tester, Colleagues to Dejoy: Usps Operational Changes Disproportionately Harm Deployed Servicemembers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "USPS is the only mail service that can deliver to our military overseas. Making absentee voting more difficult disenfranchises the very Americans who serve and sacrifice on the front lines in defense of our right to vote. That's unacceptable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "A "suspension" of Postmaster General DeJoy's harmful policies is not enough. We need a permanent rescission of all of the changes he's put into place--and USPS must treat all election materials as First Class." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Schumer: Local governments & institutions of higher education face huge budget shortfalls amid ongoing COVID crisis; senator pushes to expand support in future stimulus Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Padilla, California Secretary of State - Senate Dems Request Information From Election Officials on Election Mail Delays Due to Postal Service Changes Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt - Secretary of the Department of the Interior - Bennet, Entire Democratic Caucus Urge Interior Secretary Bernhardt to Remove Pendley as Leader of Bureau of Land Management Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Dingell Joins 80 Members of Congress in Urging Halt to Deportations to Lebanon, Humanitarian Consideration for Beirut Blast Victims Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 20th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Trump megadonor turned Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, is intent on destroying the Post Office brick by brick. We're fighting to reverse the reckless policies he's put into place and cement all election mail as First Class." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Dingell Leads Over 100 Bipartisan House Members in Urging Postmaster General to Properly Execute Delivery of Mail-in Ballots Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Meng Demands Answers From DHS Over Treatment of Muslim Detainees in Florida Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I will not stop fighting for the USPS, our postal workers, and Americans in the Hudson Valley, in New York, and across the country. We must reverse the crippling changes made by Postmaster General DeJoy and cement all election mail as First Class." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces Groundbreaking for Flood-Resilient Lake Ontario Marine Park Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Nadler, Tlaib, Lofgren Lead 80 Members of Congress in Urging Temporary Protections for Lebanese Nationals in Light of Beirut Blast Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to Robert Duncan, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, Ron Bloom, Donald Moak, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, John Barger, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, Roman Martinez IV, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service, and William Zollars, Member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service - Haaland Demands Postmaster General DeJoy's Removal Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 19th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Indie music venues like Baby's All Right here in Brooklyn need help to fight the COVID-19 crisis. That's why I'm standing with local artists like James Murphy of @LCDSoundsystem to fight for the #SaveOurStages Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Schumer reveals: Pandemic leaves Fiinger Lakes hospital strapped for cash, saddled with costs for PPE & testing; senator announces three-prong plan to get financially-devastated NY hospitals -- like soldiers & sailors memorial hospital -- their fair share and secure their services for the region Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I'm demanding the USPS Board of Governors immediately disclose all materials on the selection of Trump megadonor Louis DeJoy to be Postmaster General The role President Trump, Secretary Mnuchin, and the search firm played in his selection must be exposed" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $300K in federal funding to support nursing workforce in the Southern Tier Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Schumer: USPS still in chaos; pushes new two-prong plan to reverse destructive changes to the Postal Service impacting communities throughout Hudson Valley; legislation would immediately undo recent crippling changes, cement mail-in ballots as first class priority & protect USPS from further devastation Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Schumer: USPS still in chaos; pushes new two-prong plan to reverse destructive changes to the Postal Service impacting communities throughout Southern Tier; legislation would immediately undo recent crippling changes, cement mail-in ballots as first class priority & protect USPS from further devastation Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Tweet - "I'm demanding from Postmaster DeJoy answers on what exactly what he's rescinding and explicit confirmation that all election mail will be treated as First Class We'll keep fighting because we cannot allow two things as sacred as the Post Office and our elections to be undermined" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary Dept. of Homeland Security - Merkley, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Unlawfully Detaining, Expelling Migrant Children Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "It's good they've recognized the problems they've caused but we need a PERMANENT rescission of ALL of DeJoy's harmful policies--and they MUST treat all election materials as first class." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Immense pressure from @SenateDems and the American people has forced Senate GOP to confront Postmaster General DeJoy's ongoing sabotage of the USPS that threatens the integrity of our elections and delays vital services. Dems will keep demanding we hold Mr. DeJoy accountable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 18, 2020 Meeks Hosts Rally Against Trump Administration's Efforts to Sabotage USPS Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Gillibrand: Postmaster General Statement "Leaves Too Many Important Questions Unanswered" About USPS Future Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I just spoke to Postmaster DeJoy. I told him I want a specific, written document of exactly what he's rescinding and explicit confirmation all election mail will be treated as First Class. We cannot allow two things as sacred as the Post Office and our elections to be undermined" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand push new actions to stop destructive changes in the Postal Service impacting the Capital Region & demand Senate call DeJoy for hearings this week; drives legislation to force DeJoy to "back off'; plan would undo changes now slowing down the mail & would also ensure our mail-in ballots are treated as first class priority Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Meng Reminds Queens Public School Parents of $420 Per Child Emergency Food Benefit Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm standing with @SenWarren , @SenGaryPeters , @SenSanders , and @SenateDems to demand that the Postal Board of Governors immediately reverse the changes made by Trump megadonor turned Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, that have degraded and delayed Postal Service operations." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Senator Baldwin Calls for Postmaster General to Provide Senate Testimony on Mail Service Delays Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Senator Gillibrand Calls For Full Funding Of Post Office To Protect Jobs, Public Health, And Democracy Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Our Elections. Medicine. VA Benefits. Paychecks. Food. And More. New Yorkers and Americans depend on the Postal Service. And we will not stand for Postmaster General DeJoy undermining it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - ER Doctor Congressman Ruiz Leads Charge for Health Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is undermining the Post Office to hurt our elections in the middle of a pandemic that's killed more than 170,000 Americans. We're fighting to save the Post Office from him and his cronies." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Authoritarian leader desperately clinging to power. Peaceful protestors attacked by security forces. Efforts to corrupt a free and fair election. It's wrong in #Belarus. And in America." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm fighting to save the Postal Service with @GillibrandNY and @RepPaulTonko . We will not stand for Postmaster DeJoy undermining the USPS. Americans depend on it for our elections, medications, VA benefits, paychecks, food, and more. We will not stop fighting." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Chairman Ron Johnson would rather spend time pushing Russian propaganda instead of holding a hearing on the damaging operational changes at USPS that adversely affect America's veterans, seniors, and more. The Senate must also hold Louis DeJoy accountable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "5.4 million cases of coronavirus. 170,000 deaths. But President Trump is saying he's done "phenomenally"? Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans across this country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Duncan, Chairman of the USPS Board of Governors, the Hon. Jon Barger, Member of the USPS Board of Governors, the Hon. Ron Bloom, Member of the USPS Board of Governors, the Hon. Roman Martinez, Member of the USPS Board of Governors, the Hon. Donald Moak, Member of the USPS Board of Governors, and the Hon. William Zollars, Member of the USPS Board of Governors - Wyden Joins Colleagues to Call on Postal Board of Governors to Immediately Reverse Changes Made by Trump Megadonor Turned Postmaster General Louis DeJoy That Have Degraded and Delayed Postal Service Operations Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Suozzi, joined by letter carriers and mail handlers: "We need an urgent call to arms to address cuts, slowdowns, and removal of equipment by Postmaster General that will not only endanger elections, but hurt seniors, veterans, small businesses, consumers Rep.Tom Suozzi
Aug. 16, 2020 Congressman Fred Keller Launches Bipartisan Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 16, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer, Maloney, Peters Statement Calling on Postmaster General and Chairman of the Postal Service Board of Governors to Testify About Postal Service Sabotage Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 16, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Death of Former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 16, 2020 Tweet - "The #HeroesAct allocates $25 billion to save the Post Office. House Dems passed the bill on May 15. Senate Republicans have been missing in action for three months. End your vacation. Pass. The. Heroes. Act. Now." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Postmaster General DeJoy has implemented damaging operational changes at USPS that are slowing the delivery of mail and jeopardizing the integrity of the election I'm pushing for new legislation to undo these changes and ensure mail-in ballots are treated as First Class priority" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2020 Tweet - "If Postmaster General DeJoy doesn't testify before Congress next week as Speaker Pelosi and I have requested, he should be stamped, returned to sender, and removed from his position." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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