| Nov. 19, 2019
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As Families Prepare For Thanksgiving Dinner, Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Help Improve Food Safety
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "America needs leaders like @JaneFonda in the fight against climate change. My new #CleanCars plan. Preserving our climate for future generations. Fighting for action in the Senate. Thank you so much for your leadership and for working with us, Jane Fonda."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Suozzi, Ways and Means colleagues announce green energy package
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Nita Lowey, Chair of the Appropriations Committee - Congressman Joe Neguse Leads Letter Requesting Full LWCF Funding in FY2020 Budget
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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House Delegation Introduces Humane Cosmetics Act
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to the US Chamber Board Member Representative - Harris, Colleagues Demand Answers on Chamber of Commerce's Anti-Climate Agenda, Funding
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "Just two weeks ago, New York saw severe damage after being ravaged by heavy rain, flooding, & winds We must get these communities the aid they need The first step is for FEMA to prioritize this damage and to complete preliminary damage assessments now"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to prioritize & immediately complete preliminary damage assessments for 18 upstate counties ravaged by windstorm, flooding & severe weather
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Harris, Colleagues Announce GAO Report: Climate Change Poses Real Threat to Our Nation's Superfund Sites
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats just released a report showing how President Trump's administration is unfairly picking winners and losers, wealthy conglomerates over small farmers. @USDA needs to make sure all farmers are treated fairly. Period."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Schumer reveals: Vital farm program is treating upstate NY farmers unfairly, stripping sorely-needed funding to recover from current trade climate; Schumer calls on USDA for parity and to give NY farmers the assistance they need & deserve ASAP
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Announce The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "A report by Democrats on the Agriculture Committee revealed that the lion's share of federal aid has gone to large agricultural conglomerates instead of small family farms in the Midwest. How can President @realDonaldTrump claim to be looking after our farmers?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Senators Markey, Sanders, and Gillibrand Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Communities from Dangerous Nuclear Spent Fuel
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Tweet - "A new report from the Democrats on the Senate Agriculture Committee is shedding new light on troubling disparities in how the Trump Administration has treated farmers. They're picking winners over losers, certain regions over others, and wealthy conglomerates over small farmers."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Executive Calendar
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 12, 2019
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Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Finally Stop Polluters From Contaminating New York Waterways With Toxic Levels Of PFAS
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 12, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Trump Administration To Improve Trade Assistance To Illinois Farmers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Nov. 9, 2019
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Tweet - "You don't have to hear it from me. This is what @AlexHonnold, @SashaDiGiulian, @TommyCaldwell1, and the @AccessFund have to say about how preserving our environment and public lands can help our economy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 9, 2019
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Tweet - "It is unacceptable that President Trump pulled us out of the Paris climate agreement. Period. Listen to @SashaDiGiulian, @TommyCaldwell1, and @AlexHonnold talk with me about the fight to preserve our climate for future generations."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 9, 2019
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Tweet - "With President Trump pulling America out of the Paris climate agreement this week: I'm sharing a conversation I had with @AlexHonnold, @SashaDiGiulian, and @TommyCaldwell1 about their stories, the impacts of climate change they've seen, and why they fight for our environment."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 9, 2019
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Tweet - "We must fight to preserve wild places for future generations From Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge To the Gunks in New York To Kentucky's Red River Gorge Here's @TommyCaldwell1, @AlexHonnold, & @SashaDiGiulian on @ProtectWinters and our environment & public lands"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 8, 2019
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After years of Schumer support & advocacy, anti-animal cruelty legislation unanimously passes in senate and awaits president's signature; Schumer says bipartisan Pact Act will close existing loophole and finally make animal cruelty a federal felony once and for all
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 8, 2019
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As Republicans Introduce Legislation To Allow Coal Plants To Further Evade Pollution Regulations, Gillibrand Questions Officials In Senate Hearing On How More Air Pollution Harms New Yorkers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer reveals: In 2019 alone, +1k toxic algal blooms plagued Upstate NY lakes, threatening upstate drinking water, residents, animals & economies; senator urges Feds to launch statewide effort to combat the blooms ASAP
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means - Finkenauer and Horn Lead Letter to Leadership Urging Extension of Key Biofuels Tax Incentives
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Nov. 5, 2019
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Tonko "Still In" for Paris Climate Agreement
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Nov. 5, 2019
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Stefanik Cosponsors the Seeding Rural Resilience Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Nov. 5, 2019
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Bacon, Tonko, Langevin Introduce Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Nov. 5, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "The Trump Administration formally sent notice to the U.N. that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Agreement in 2020. Future generations will look back on this decision as a dramatic step backward in the fight to address the climate crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats continue to stand with the vast majority of Americans who are demanding their elected officials stop kowtowing to corporate polluters and take action to address the mounting threat posed by climate change."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 4, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat introduces the Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2019
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Nov. 4, 2019
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Pallone & Tonko Denounce Trump Administration's Proposed Rollback of Coal Ash Rules
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Nov. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "In the long list of pitiful and dangerous policy decisions @realDonaldTrump has made as president, today's announcement ranks as one of the worst."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "Future generations will look back on President Trump's decision as a dramatic step backward in the fight to address the climate crisis that will hurt our planet, our economy, and our national security for decades to come."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Landmark Bipartisan Agricultural Workers Bill
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Rep. Nadler and Local Leaders Commemorate Superstorm Sandy Anniversary, Announce Legislation to Expand Access to FEMA Disaster Assistance
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, Minority Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives - Pascrell, Graves, Crist, Rouzer, Mucarsel-Powell, Rooney Demand Changes to National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration: Abandon Proposal that Jeopardizes Access to School Meals for Nearly 1 Million Children
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chair of the Committee on Appropriations, Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Rep. Huffman, Sen. Markey Push for Accountability, Protecting the Arctic and American Taxpayers
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to stand ready to quickly approve potential disaster declaration for Western New York communities ravaged by windstorm, flooding and severe weather
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Schumer, Gillibrand urge FEMA to stand ready to quickly approve potential disaster declaration for Upstate New York communities ravaged by windstorm, flooding & severe weather
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "Communities across Upstate New York saw severe damage and continue to recover from yesterday's storm FEMA must stand ready to quickly approve disaster declaration requests for Upstate New York communities ravaged by it It's critical they get the resources they need to recover"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 31, 2019
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Stefanik Co-Leads the Farm Workforce Modernization Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Oct. 31, 2019
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Rep. Nadler Applauds Passage of Legislative Package to Protect Our National Parks and Public Lands
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Oct. 31, 2019
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Cardin Leads Bipartisan Senate Resolution Urging President Trump to Keep the United States in the Paris Climate Agreement
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 31, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Schumer announces, following his major push, Kent arsenic mine is now officially on Environmental Protection Agency's national priorities list; senator says, after 30+ years of foot-dragging, designation will allow a federally-funded remediation effort to commence
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 30, 2019
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Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2019
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Oct. 30, 2019
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Stefanik Sends TICK Act Letter to Energy and Commerce Committee Chairs
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Oct. 30, 2019
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Chair Grijalva Leads Amicus Brief With Reps. Velázquez and Soto Opposing PREPA Debt Restructuring Agreement
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Oct. 30, 2019
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Tweet - "OMB's abysmal response is evidence of their ineptitude and disregard for our fellow American citizens in Puerto Rico. Their inability to answer simple questions about critical federal disaster funds means families will continue to needlessly wait."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 30, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - More than 160 Members Urge House Democratic Leadership to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Policies
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. EPA, and Mr. Pete Lopez, Regional EPA Administrator - Velázquez Wants EPA to Uphold Coal Ash Safeguards
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "We cannot turn our planet into the Bad Place. I was proud to talk with @TedDanson and @Oceana about the urgency of the climate crisis and how we need to fight climate change, from implementing my #CleanCars plan to protecting our oceans."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "7 years after Superstorm Sandy: NY has made a lot of progress, but too many homeowners are still struggling to get back on their feet. I'll keep fighting to ensure that they can fully recover and that our communities are better prepared for the future."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "For decades, Big Oil has used secret channels of influence to block action on climate change. Today, @SenDemsClimate is bringing together scientists & scholars who track these corporate misinformation campaigns. Because it's past time to act on climate."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "Big Oil is already lining up to oppose my new plan to rapidly phase out gas-powered vehicles for #CleanCars. I have three words for Big Oil: Bring It On."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "Bring. It. On."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "I just announced a new plan to rapidly phase out gas-powered vehicles & replace them with clean vehicles like electric cars. The goal of the plan--which also aims to spur a transformation in U.S. manufacturing--is that by 2040 all vehicles on the road should be clean. #CleanCars"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 28, 2019
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Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "I'm proud to stand side by side with New York Legislators who passed our 2050 climate bill. My #CleanCars plan would be a major step toward New York's 2050 carbon-free target. And it would save New York families thousands at the gas pump."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 27, 2019
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Schumer announces first major step to help NYS meet 2050 carbon-free target; NY & Long Island families would save thousands under his plan; new clean car purchases will be accessible to all, making carbon-emitting vehicles a thing of the past
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Oct. 26, 2019
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Reps. Maloney, Nadler, Velazquez introduce legislation to address NYC's helicopter safety needs
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Tweet - "BREAKING: I just announced bold new plan to: 1. Make #CleanCars affordable 2. Make charging infrastructure accessible to all 3. Make America a leader in clean car manufacturing And here's how it works:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "THIS IS BIG. I'm announcing a new, transformative plan for #CleanCars. The goal? Rapidly phase out gas powered vehicles and replace them with clean vehicles. It would establish the U.S. as a global leader in clean car manufacturing."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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The New York Times - Chuck Schumer: A Bold Plan for Clean Cars
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: "Rep. Ocasio-Cortez on impeachment invest."
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the U.S. 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 - Wexton Leads Letter Urging House and Senate Appropriators to Block Funding for Relocation of USDA Research Agencies
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "The scale of this plan is big: It'd mean 63 million fewer carbon-emitting cars on the road It'd create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs And what's different? It can bring together the environmental movement, the labor movement, & large automakers"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Gillibrand Demands Answers From EPA On Why It Has Yet To Act And Protect Communities Across The Country From Toxic PFAS Chemicals
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Velázquez introduces historic bill to protect environmental migrants
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Oct. 22, 2019
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Passage of Bipartisan PACT Act, Protecting Animals From Cruelty in Key Utilization of New House Rules
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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