| Jan. 7, 2020
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Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - After Quakes, Lawmakers Push HUD on Previous Puerto Rico Aid
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Jan. 3, 2020
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Stefanik Statement on FEMA Denial of Individual Assistance to Flood Victims
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Schumer reveals farmers have suicide rate more than three times higher than general population, stands with Washington County farmers to launch 2-pronged plan to combat devastating trend; with intensifying pressure on farmers, Feds must do far more to reach Upstate NY farmers in pain & save lives in capital region & North Country
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 20, 2019
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Still on the front lines of combating Lyme disease, Schumer, Gillibrand announce $2 million increase in CDC Lyme disease funding & inclusion of Kay Hagan TICK Act in final, bipartisan budget deal; senators say funding boost & bill are vital to support all-out war against tick-borne diseases across Upstate NY
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand announce Feds have heeded their call, approved Major Disaster Declaration for New York state to eighteen upstate counties impacted by the Halloween storm
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2019
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Trump Declares New York Disaster Declaration Following Stefanik Advocacy
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. David Ross, Assistant Admin. of the Office of Water for the Environmental Protection Agency - Sarbanes, Haaland, Rouda Lead Effort to Prevent Trump EPA from Weakening Water Quality Standards
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "Why is the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission trying to make renewable sources of energy more expensive for Americans in our largest power grid? This is unacceptable. This is not how to fight the climate crisis. We will fight this."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 20, 2019
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce bipartisan appropriations bill funds $495 million in federal funds to Land and Water Conservation Fund
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand announce Feds have heeded their call, approved Major Disaster Declaration for New York state to eighteen upstate counties impacted by the Halloween storm
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "This Halloween, our state, from one corner to the other, saw severe damage after being ravaged by heavy rain, flooding, tempestuous winds I am pleased the admin heeded our call for federal disaster aid, which is absolutely critical for Upstate communities to recover and rebuild"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 19, 2019
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Tonko Votes Against USMCA for Failure to Address Climate Change
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Dec. 19, 2019
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their push, $80 million in funding for Rochester laser lab in just-passed bi-partisan appropriations bill
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 19, 2019
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Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko announce that soon-to-pass appropriations bill increases funding cap for Erie Canalway National Heritage corridor to $14 million
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2019
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Schumer announces $21 million dollar surge of Fed funds for Long Island Sound will be part of upcoming Fed budget deal; surge in pollution protection funds is $7 million more than last year & represents major investments since he became leader
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 17, 2019
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After years long battle, Schumer, Gillibrand secure +$75 million in Fed funding for West Valley Demonstration Project clean up in just-unveiled spending package; neglected program has posed health & environmental threat
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and the Hon. Tom Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - After Recent Report Reveals Potentially Hazardous At-Risk Dams Throughout New York, Gillibrand Calls On Congress To Help Fix Aging Infrastructure And Prevent Dam Failures
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Dec. 16, 2019
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Schumer, Gillibrand to IJC: Immediately begin overhaul analysis of how to change plan 2014 now that $1.5m is secured in soon-to-pass spending deal; senators call for analysis to get underway ASAP to address plan 2014 faults before flooding season hits and more vital property is damaged
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Dec. 15, 2019
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Letter to Tara Wallace, Chair of the U.S. Board of Geographic Names - Gillibrand, Schumer announce that following their push, Adirondack mountain renamed after New York suffragist Inez Milholland
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 15, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Jim Reilly, Dir. of the U.S. Geological Survey - Gillibrand, Schumer announce that following their push, Adirondack mountain renamed after New York suffragist Inez Milholland
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2019
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Tweet - "President Trump has sold out for a temporary and unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans. Once again, President Trump cannot be relied upon to the do the right thing for American workers and businesses."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 13, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Menendez, Bicameral Group of Colleagues Request that Inspector General Review FEMA's Faltering Efforts to Rebuild Vieques' Closed Health Care Facility
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2019
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Following his push, Schumer announces U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorize funding to initiate feasibility study of the deepening of the Oswego Harbor
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 13, 2019
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Stefanik Sends Letters to House Leadership and Appropriators Opposing Weakening of the MATS Rule
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 13, 2019
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Tweet - "Reports say Pres. Trump sold out for a temporary, unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans We've heard this song & dance from China before Yet again Pres. Trump can't be relied on to do the right thing--even when his statements were pointing in the right direction"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 12, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Udall, Senators Urge Stronger Methane Limits in Senate Pipeline Legislation
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2019
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Stefanik Helps House Pass Farm Workforce Modernization Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 11, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Rep. Wexton, House Science Committee Members Seek Accountability, Transparency in USDA Relocation
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2019
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Tweet - "I'm sure President Trump is sitting there fuming again that he wasn't named the Time Person of the Year. So I hope this message reaches him loud and clear: Greta and the students fighting so hard for action on the climate crisis are an inspiration to the whole world."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 10, 2019
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Tonko Decries Removal of NDAA Provisions Addressing PFAS
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Dec. 10, 2019
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Gillibrand Provision To Ensure Military Installations Receive Local Dairy, Fruits, And Vegetables Included In Final NDAA
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Dec. 10, 2019
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Stefanik Offers Amendment to Coastal and Great Lakes Communities Enhancement Act to Prioritize Harmful Algal Bloom Development Research
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 10, 2019
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Gillibrand Announces Her Legislation To Identify Where PFAS Chemicals Are Released Into The Environment Included In Final National Defense Authorization Act, Vows To Continue To Fight To Regulate And Clean Up Chemicals In Drinking Water
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Dec. 10, 2019
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Tweet - "President Trump: Your treatment of our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands is egregious. Congress appropriated these funds long ago to help families recover from disastrous hurricanes. You are required to release them. Do it now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Stefanik Cosponsors Responsible and Efficient Agriculture Destination Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and the Hon. Ronald Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee - Heinrich Pushes For Clean Energy Tax Extenders
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Letter to Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - Durbin, Colleagues Send Letter To U.N. Convention And President Trump In Support Of Global Efforts To Combat Climate Change
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Colleagues Send Letter To U.N. Convention And President Trump In Support Of Global Efforts To Combat Climate Change
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2019
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Tweet - "Bad weather out west means some potato farmers may not be able to fulfill their contracts with big restaurants and grocers. But potato crops across New York like on Long Island are ample. Today, we're telling @WeRRestaurants to help us get the word out about buying NY potatoes!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 7, 2019
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Schumer: Bad weather out west means some potato growers may not be able to fulfill contracts with big restaurants & grocers but potato crop across NY--like on LI--is more ample; senator urges national restaurant association & others to look to LI & NY to buy potatoes
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 6, 2019
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Tonko, Fortenberry & Lee Unveil Bill to Streamline Permitting for Residential Clean Energy Systems
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Dec. 6, 2019
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Stefanik Cosponsors Bill to Provide Tax Credits for Biomass Heating Appliances
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 6, 2019
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Tweet - "President Trump: 10 years ago today, you and your family lobbied President Obama in a @NYTimes ad to act on the climate crisis. So why are you ignoring the science and stymying action now?!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 6, 2019
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Tweet - "A huge thank you to all the students and young people at the #ClimateStrike today in New York! Your voices and your actions and your efforts are shaking the conscience of the world. Keep it up. Never let up. We must work together to take bold action to stop climate change."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 6, 2019
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Cunningham Introduces the Disaster Assistance Equity Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Dec. 5, 2019
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Schumer announces, 3+ years since PFOS discovery in Newburgh water & after endless delays & foot-dragging, installation of Schumer-secured filtration system, the first interim remedial measure, is finally complete; senator says today marks first step in finally restoring safe, clean drinking water in Newburgh
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 5, 2019
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Congressman Joe Morelle Condemns Trump Administration Rule to Cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits for Vulnerable Adults
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Dec. 5, 2019
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In personal meeting with Canadian Consul General, Schumer pushes IJC partners to support increased outflows to reduce sky-high Lake Ontario water levels; furthers major push to reduce threat of 3rd year of historic flooding, including raising Moses-Saunders dam outflows
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 4, 2019
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Stefanik Sends Letter to President Trump Supporting Disaster Declaration Following Halloween Storm
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 3, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Following Catastrophic Floods, Brindisi, Schumer, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral, Push for President Trump to Approve Disaster Declaration
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2019
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Tweet - "President Trump buried his head in the sand on the climate crisis. But Americans are still committed to climate action. Our cities, states, and businesses are still taking bold action to meet our commitments to the Paris Climate Agreement. #COP25"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 30, 2019
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Tweet - "This can't continue. There must be international standards to protect animals from this type of cruelty."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "This is serious, and it can't wait. That's why Democrats are fighting to bring these policies to #ActOnClimate to the Senate floor immediately. From my new #CleanCars plan to preserving our climate for future generations. #ClimateFriday"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "RT if you agree it is long past time to #ActOnClimate. From my new #CleanCars plan to preserving our climate for future generations: Democrats are fighting to bring these policies to the Senate floor. NOW."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Stefanik Announces Fort Drum Continues to Lead in Energy Resiliency
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Gillibrand Statement On Army's Renewable Energy Project Staying In Fort Drum
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "Yet another blaring alarm that we need to fight climate change on all fronts. From my new #CleanCars plan to preserving our climate for future generations: Democrats are fighting to bring these policies to the Senate floor. NOW."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "For too long, animal abusers were not held to the highest standard of the law The maiming & torturing of innocent animals is now finally a federal felony After years of supporting the PACT Act, I'm proud it passed the Senate unanimously and became law"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Schumer statement on Army ceasing effort to alter energy contract with ReEnergy; senator says contract supports good-paying jobs, ensures Fort Drum will remain an energy-independent military installation
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Todd Semonite, U.S. Army Corps Lt. General - Schumer reveals: Army Corps of engineers has special powers to react to emergencies like one now underway in Suffolk from recent storms that washed away essential barriers; senator calls on Corps to step in as local communities fear risk of flooding as more storms loom
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Lawmakers urge EPA to drop its plan to undo methane waste rule
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Nov. 25, 2019
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Tweet - "I had a really great, productive meeting with @IndivisibleTeam members from Queens, @One_Queens, and @ES_Indivisible. We talked about top priorities like climate and immigration."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 22, 2019
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Letter to Craig Middlebrook, Deputy Admin. of the Saint Lawrence Seaway, and Terence Bowles, President and CEO of the Saint Lawrence Seaway - With Lake Ontario levels +1 foot over seasonal average, Schumer urges St. Lawrence Seaway to deter threat of a 3rd year of historic flooding, including raising Moses-Saunders dam outflows
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 22, 2019
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As critical defense authorization bill nears completion, Schumer launches major new effort to include full slate of provisions to protect NY'ers from scourge of toxic PFAS contamination; senator says New yYorkers in Newburgh, Hoosick Falls, Long Island, & beyond need stronger laws to clean-up toxic PFAS pollution
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 22, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Letter to Kris Singh, President and CEO of Holtec International Inc. - Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey demand answers from Holtec on plans to decommission Indian Point
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Van Hollen, Sarbanes Lead Bicameral Letter Urging House and Senate Conference Negotiators to Include Increased Funds for Chesapeake Bay Program
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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McEachin, Haaland, Dingell, Blumenauer, Tonko & Pingree Introduce 100% Clean Legislation
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Congressman Morelle Takes Bold Action to Address Climate Crisis and Achieve Clean, Sustainable Economy
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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The Boston Globe - Climate change and dark money
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "We need leaders across the country fighting side-by-side with us against climate change. From my new #CleanCars plan to preserving our climate for future generations: I was proud to talk with @MarkRuffalo about working together in that fight."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Tonko, Kuster, Pallone lead 220+ Members Calling on EPA to Negotiate in Good Faith
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Reps. Kind and Hurd Request House Leadership Bring Restore Our Parks and Lands Act to the Floor
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Key House Committee Advances PFAS Package
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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