| March 19, 2020
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Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic, Rep. Pressley and Progressive Coalition Introduce The Housing Is A Human Right Act
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Step Up and Help Student Loan Borrowers Impacted by the Coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Schumer, Murray, Brown, And Warren Unveil Bold, New Plan To Cancel Student Loan Payments For Duration Of Coronavirus Emergency And Provide Minimum $10K Payoff For All Federal Student Loan Borrowers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Representatives Cohen, Watson Coleman and Garcia Insist Airline Bailout include Protections for Consumers, Labor, Small Business and the Environment
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Baldwin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Reports that DHS is Preparing Mass Deportation of DREAMERS
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Spanberger Urges Pentagon to Protect U.S. Servicemembers Stationed Abroad Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Meng Urges Trump to Provide Immediate Relief to Nation's Most Vulnerable Citizens in Fight Against Coronavirus
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 19, 2020
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Rep. Nadler Statement Condemning Trump Administration for Refusing to Lift Fetal Tissue Ban for COVID-19 Vaccine Research
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| March 19, 2020
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Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin to Protect, Guarantee Health Care Access for Americans with HIV, LGBTQ Community amidst COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Kennedy, Tonko lead bipartisan letter to Speaker Pelosi requesting coronavirus response address mental health
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "#WorkersFirst House & Senate Dems are united in our commitment to using all tools to help fight coronavirus like the health crisis it is and make sure all workers are protected from the loss of a paycheck and no family falls into financial ruin My statement with @SpeakerPelosi :"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "From @SpeakerPelosi and me: We are beginning to review Senator McConnell's proposal and on first reading, it is not at all pro-worker and instead puts corporations way ahead of workers. #WorkersFirst"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 19, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "We need to help the millions of workers who are adversely affected by this severe crisis: Service industry workers, gig workers, freelancers, bartenders, retail workers, airline attendants, and so many others. Congress must help these Americans NOW. #WorkersFirst"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "What is going on here, President Trump? We called on you to invoke the Defense Production Act. But in addition, we expect you to use it immediately. Why aren't you using this authority now to make testing kits, masks, beds, ventilators?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "In the wake of WWII, America helped rebuild a continent. Right now, we need to rebuild public health capacity on our continent. America needs a Marshall Plan for public health infrastructure to help our hospitals and doctors and nurses on a massive scale."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Schumer calls on DHS Acting Secretary Wolf to immediately clarify all travel restrictions to Canada, allow vital cross-border medical personnel & other industries to help aid pandemic response
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 19, 2020
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Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Coronavirus Phase 3 Legislation
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "First, the coronavirus is "totally under control." Next, "it's like a miracle - it will disappear." Then, the whole thing is a "hoax." Now, America is "at war." Dude, you're all over the place. PIPE DOWN."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 19, 2020
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Providing Emergency Assistance and Health Care Response for Individuals, Families, and Businesses Affected By the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Big for America's students right now. @PattyMurray , @SenSherrodBrown , @SenWarren , and I are announcing our bold new plan to #CancelStudentDebt for the duration of the coronavirus emergency and provide a minimum $10k payoff for federal student loan borrowers."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 18, 2020
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Stefanik Statement Announcing Healthcare Workers Exempt from Northern Border Closure
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 18, 2020
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Stefanik Statement on Northern Border Closure Due to Covid-19
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to Mark Begor, Chairman and CEO of Equifax, Christopher Cartwright, President and CEO of TransUnion, and Craig Boundy, CEO of Experian North America - Representatives García, Clay, Tlaib Tell the Credit Reporting Agencies: Don't Report Adverse Credit Events During COVID-19
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Bennet, Senate Democrats Condemn Trump Administration on Approval of Texas Medicaid Waiver that Limits Women's Choice of Health Care Provider
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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After Schumer's successful push to include NY-specific measures into first-of-its-kind coronavirus bill, Senate passes FMAP legislation, unlocking over $6 billion for NYs -- the most of any state --and millions for counties, to support NY's fight to contain coronavirus spread & cover mounting local costs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to Charles Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo, Brian Moynihan, Chairman and CEO of Bank of America, Mat Ishbia, President and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, Steve Jacobson, Founder and CEO of Fairway Independent Mortgage, Jay Farmer, CEO of Quicken Loans, Anthony Hsieh, Chairman and CEO of loanDepot, Alessandro DiNello, President and CEO of Flagstar Bank, Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Sanjiv Das, CEO of Caliber Home Loans, and Andy Cecere, President and CEO of US Bank - García, Pocan, Jayapal and 74 Members of Congress Tell the Banks: No Foreclosures During the COVID-19 Emergency
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Congressman Nadler Sends Letter Outlining Additional Legislative Responses to COVID-19
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnel, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Davis, Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Support for Gig Workers, Expanded Unemployment Insurance, Boosting Small Biz Loans, Extending Paid Leave Credit to Mid-Sized Businesses
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Rose, SI Electeds Push FDA to Quickly Approve RUMC's Automated Testing Technology
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Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Chairwoman Velázquez on Aid to Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues, Call For Direct Cash Assistance To Help Americans Weather Economic Fallout Of Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "We need to make sure doctors & nurses have everything they need Testing kits, masks, beds, ventilators President Trump took a 1st step by heeding our call to use the Defense Protection Act to fight the shortages But his admin still has so much more to do to fight coronavirus"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "We've been calling to suspend foreclosures and evictions for at least six months from now. What President Trump announced is a first step but doesn't go far enough. What happens after April? We need to keep people in their homes!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "We need the Senate to act immediately. Americans can't wait."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 18, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "After a totally unnecessary delay by Senate Republicans, the Senate passed the House bill to fight coronavirus It provides free testing, paid sick leave extensions, food assistance, Medicaid reimbursement, expanded unemployment insurance President Trump needs to sign it ASAP"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Making sure doctors and nurses have everything they need is our top priority We need masks, hospital beds, ventilators We still need testing kits President Trump just took an important step by heeding our call to invoke Defense Protection Act But so much more is needed NOW"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Direct Cash Assistance to Help Americans Weather Economic Fallout of Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Raskin, 65 colleagues push president to mobilize DOD resources against COVID-19
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Carper, Brown, Democratic Colleagues Urge President to Use Existing DPA Authority to Address Shortages of Medical Equipment Needed to Treat and Prevent Spread of COVID-19
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Murphy, Blumenthal, King and Colleagues Urge President to Use Existing Authority to Boost Production of Equipment as America Faces Ventilator Shortage Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Pressley, Colleagues Oppose Any Bailout of Oil and Gas Industry in Coronavirus Stimulus Package
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Senators Urge President To Use Existing DPA Authority To Address Shortages Of Medical Equipment Needed To Treat And Prevent Spread Of COVID-19
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "The next phase of our national response will require a massive mobilization of public resources--federal, state, local. We are fighting for families and workers. That's why we are proposing at least $750 billion in immediate emergency investment NOW."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 17, 2020
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PAID Leave Act: Murray, DeLauro, Gillibrand to Introduce Updated Emergency Paid Leave; Small Business Support Bill In Response to Worsening Coronavirus Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly Leads 62 Members in Urging Trump to Issue Executive Order Mandating Telework for Eligible Feds and Contractors
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "New Yorkers can reach the coronavirus hotline at 1-888-364-3065, or find resources from New York City, New York State, the CDC, and more at our website: https://schumer.senate.gov/coronavirus"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 17, 2020
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Suozzi: Coronavirus, "Be prepared not scared" all hands-on deck for comprehensive plan!
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "This year's St Patrick's Day celebration may look a little different but we're proud as ever to celebrate our relationship with Ireland, the people of Ireland, immigrants from Ireland, & Irish Americans And we were thrilled last week to welcome Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar to Congress"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 17, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "The first order of business here in the Senate is to take up and pass the recent House bill--today. It would provide free coronavirus testing, extensions for paid sick leave, food assistance, Medicaid reimbursement, and expanded unemployment insurance. No more delay."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rose Leads Call for Navy to Deploy Hospital Ship to NYC to Increase Treatment Capacity
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Tells Federal Housing Leaders to Halt Foreclosures on Federally Backed Properties
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "We need the testing to work. And we need much more than that. We need hospitals to be well-prepared. They need equipment. They need masks. They need ventilators. They need beds. That is number one in our $750 billion package that @SenateDems have proposed."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "We are fighting for families, workers, and small businesses first. We are proposing at least $750 billion in immediate investment. And we believe that with this money--we should make big structural changes that will help Americans who are hardest hit."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "We made a page where you can learn more about coronavirus (COVID-19) and best practices to keep you and your family safe: https://schumer.senate.gov/coronavirus"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "We're proposing an initial infusion of at least $750B It's bold but targeted to those most in need: Hospitals Treatment Unemployment Medicaid Forbearance for federal mortgages Small biz Child care Seniors But Trump admin's reportedly proposing industry bailout & payroll tax cut"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Any bailout of the economy must focus on everyday Americans. Not the wealthy, well-off and well-connected. They already received help in the form of the #GOPTaxScam. And it didn't trickle down. Put. Main Street. First."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "This crisis is going to demand more from us all More from an administration & president that has been far too slow in waking up to the scale of the challenges we now face More from a Congress that must set aside partisan squabbles & work together More from the American people"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "The coronavirus response will require a massive mobilization of public resources--federal, state, local--as we've marshaled in wartime Congress must work in a bipartisan way--with uncommon speed Americans too must pull together & sacrifice normal way of life to combat this disease"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "What we're proposing: If you're a working parent and suddenly have to worry about finding a safe place for your kids to stay during the day, we would provide emergency funding to safely ramp up child care services for heavily impacted parts of the country."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump: Sen. @GillibrandNY & I are calling for you to approve a Major Disaster Declaration for New York to fight coronavirus ASAP This will ensure FEMA has the resources needed to fight coronavirus in New York It will help save lives and protect public health & safety"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "American workers need to be our first priority in responding to coronavirus--not bailouts for big corporations and wealthy shareholders."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats are committed to making sure our government does everything in its power to protect the health and safety of the American people from the coronavirus outbreak and make sure that no one goes into financial ruin because of it."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 16, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Continue Va Educational Benefits During Covid-19
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "BREAKING: I'm proposing at least $750 billion to wage war against coronavirus and the economic crisis facing Americans:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Here's what my proposal on coronavirus would mean for you: Any worker that needs to take paid sick days that doesn't have paid sick leave benefits can apply to Unemployment Insurance and get reimbursed."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "It can't be said enough: You should be washing your hands often for at least 20 seconds using soap and water."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 16, 2020
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Suozzi: Bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act is an important step forward but much more needs to be done
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| March 16, 2020
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Suozzi requests IRS extend tax filing deadline amid coronavirus outbreak
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Here's what my proposal to fight coronavirus would mean for you:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Make sure you see this: I'm proposing an immediate and initial infusion of at least $750 billion to wage war against coronavirus and the economic crisis it is now causing and get money directly into hands of American people."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Congress and the federal government as a whole must take steps, IMMEDIATELY, to provide relief to workers, families, and businesses in New York and across the country."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Here's what my proposal to fight coronavirus would mean for you: Immediate help for small businesses so they do not need to make difficult choices about keeping their employees."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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