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Sept. 26, 2018 Nadler's Statement in Support of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018 Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 26, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Honorable L. Francis Cissna, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Preserve Employment Authorization for Immigrant Women Holding H-4 Visas Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 25, 2018 Cardin, Senators Introduce Bill to Enhance Maternal Health Coverage Under Medicaid, Improve Health Outcomes for New Moms Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 25, 2018 Representative Adriano Espaillat Recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Sept. 25, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 25, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2018 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Kristen Gillibrand of New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 24, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James N. Mattis, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Heather A. Wilson, Secretary of the United States Air Force - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Sends Letter Urging Department of Defense to Allow Veterans Access to Fitness Facilities Rep. Claudia Tenney
Sept. 24, 2018 Ranking Member Nadler Statement on DHS Federal Rule Proposal to Restrict Legal Immigrants from Using Public Benefits Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "There is only one way to get to the bottom of these allegations against Judge Kavanaugh and prevent the nation from being thrown into further turmoil: an independent background check investigation by the FBI." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2018 Velázquez on DHS Proposal to Restrict Public Benefits for Immigrants Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 24, 2018 Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 22, 2018 Ranking Member Nadler Statement on DHS Federal Rule Proposal to Restrict Legal Immigrants from Using Public Benefits Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Roskam Leads Letter Urging Admin to Lift Waiver on Irib Sanctions Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "This New York Times report must not be used as a pretext for the corrupt purpose of firing Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein in order to install an official who will allow the president to interfere with the Special Counsel's investigation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Johhny Isakson, Chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee - Pass Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Legislation Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford says she can testify Thursday, but Republicans can't wait that long. What is 1 extra day for serious allegations and a lifetime appointment? They clearly don't want a hearing, like they don't want an FBI investigation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Dr Ford reasonably requested FBI bkgd check before she testifies so all the facts come out instead of just 2 conflicting stories w/o a resolution. GOP delayed Merrick Garland for nearly a yr & now we can't have short pause to get the facts?Give me a break. What are they hiding?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I strongly support Dr. Ford's call for an FBI investigation before a hearing is held. An immediate FBI investigation is not only consistent with precedent, it is also quite clearly the right thing to do." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Chairman Grassley's announced hearing on Judge Kavanaugh is a small step: It has to be done right. It can't be rushed. There must be witnesses. The FBI should be given time to re-open its background investigation. And Senators must have the necessary information before a vote." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2018 Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019--Conference Report Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The FBI tells us that the White House needs to direct them to re-open their background investigation into Judge Kavanaugh. Now, the White House is saying it is up to the FBI. What are they trying to hide?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Chuck Grassley, and Dianne Feinstein - 110 Democrats Urge Senate to Delay Kavanaugh Vote, Allow Thorough Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, House Speaker, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - Harris, Espaillat Lead Lawmakers in Letter Urging Gop Leadership, Appropriators to Reject Expansion of Family Immigration Detention Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Instead of having the FBI investigate these serious allegations as part of the standard background investigation process, the White House has intentionally chosen to bury its head in the sand and make weak excuses." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2018 Velázquez on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I believe Professor Ford. If the FBI conducts a thorough investigation and the American people hear from her and Judge Kavanaugh, I think a majority of senators will find her credible. Thanks to @theview for having me on today to have this very important discussion." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans ran a transparently partisan confirmation process and then immediately insinuated Prof Ford is being untruthful. They cannot impartially investigate these disturbing allegations. That must be done by the FBI, and the vote must be postponed until it is complete." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Re: WaPo report on Judge Kavanaugh, Sen Grassley must postpone vote until, at a very minimum, these serious & credible allegations are thoroughly investigated. For too long,when women have made serious allegations of abuse, they have been ignored.That cannot happen in this case." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2018 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With New York Congressional Candidate Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Sept. 14, 2018 Reps. Zeldin, Tenney, Sinema, Scott Bipartisan Bill to Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veteran Homeowners Passes Committee Unanimously Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Nadler, Jackson Lee Statement on the 24th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerry Nadler, Markup of "H.R. 6745, the CIRCUIT Act" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 13, 2018 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerry Nadler, Markup of "H.R. 3487, Regarding Diversity Jurisdiction" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 13, 2018 House Republicans Introduce VAWA Extension Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce: Following Their Push, $190 Million To Complete Last Phase Of Canandaigua Va Campus Expansion Included In Just-Passed Va/Milcon Appropriations Bill; Senators Say $190 Million Will Complete Long-Sought Upgrade, Guard Against Future Closure Threats, And Boost Quality Of Care For Veterans & Economic Development To Rochester Region Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Secretary and the Hon Jeff Session, Attorney General - Wyden Raises Concerns over ICE Plans to Reopen Closed Deportation Cases Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Women Members of Congress Introduce Legislation To Protect Pregnant Women In Custody Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh's responses to follow up questions from Democrats on the Judiciary Committee is just another exercise in selective secrecy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions III, Attorney General of the U.S. - 118 House Democrats to AG Sessions: Reverse Decision Ending Asylum for Victims of Domestic, Gang, and Gender-Based Violence Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Sept. 12, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2018 As Rural Communities Throughout New York State Face Declines In Businesses And Jobs, Gillibrand Pushes Inclusion Of Bipartisan Provision In Final Farm Bill That Invests In New Rural Businesses And Creates Rural Jobs Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 10, 2018 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Announces VA Campaign "Be There' for Suicide Prevention Month Rep. Claudia Tenney
Sept. 9, 2018 Tweet - "It is becoming increasingly clear that Judge Kavanaugh has misled the Senate Judiciary Committee in a number of ways. This should raise immediate red flags for all Senators and the American public." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen and the Hon. Alex Azar - 64 Members of Congress Urge DHS and HHS Secretaries to Support Flores Settlement Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Sept. 7, 2018 Community Safety and Security Act of 2018 Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader - Upton Urges Immediate Bipartisan Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Sept. 7, 2018 Tweet - "This week, Judiciary Committee Democrats were able to shine a bright light - for the American people & Republican Senators to see - on Judge Kavanaugh's troubling views on women's rights, presidential power, and protections for people with pre-existing conditions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General, and the Hon. John Kelly, Department of Homeland Security Inspector General - Leading Democrats Call for Investigation into Trump Administration Subpoenas of North Carolina Voter Information Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 26, 2018 Nadler's Statement in Support of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018 Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 26, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Honorable L. Francis Cissna, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Preserve Employment Authorization for Immigrant Women Holding H-4 Visas Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 25, 2018 Cardin, Senators Introduce Bill to Enhance Maternal Health Coverage Under Medicaid, Improve Health Outcomes for New Moms Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 25, 2018 Representative Adriano Espaillat Recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Sept. 25, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 25, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2018 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Kristen Gillibrand of New York Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 24, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James N. Mattis, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Heather A. Wilson, Secretary of the United States Air Force - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Sends Letter Urging Department of Defense to Allow Veterans Access to Fitness Facilities Rep.Claudia Tenney
Sept. 24, 2018 Ranking Member Nadler Statement on DHS Federal Rule Proposal to Restrict Legal Immigrants from Using Public Benefits Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 24, 2018 Tweet - "There is only one way to get to the bottom of these allegations against Judge Kavanaugh and prevent the nation from being thrown into further turmoil: an independent background check investigation by the FBI." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2018 Velázquez on DHS Proposal to Restrict Public Benefits for Immigrants Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 24, 2018 Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 22, 2018 Ranking Member Nadler Statement on DHS Federal Rule Proposal to Restrict Legal Immigrants from Using Public Benefits Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Roskam Leads Letter Urging Admin to Lift Waiver on Irib Sanctions Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "This New York Times report must not be used as a pretext for the corrupt purpose of firing Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein in order to install an official who will allow the president to interfere with the Special Counsel's investigation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Johhny Isakson, Chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee - Pass Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Legislation Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford says she can testify Thursday, but Republicans can't wait that long. What is 1 extra day for serious allegations and a lifetime appointment? They clearly don't want a hearing, like they don't want an FBI investigation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Dr Ford reasonably requested FBI bkgd check before she testifies so all the facts come out instead of just 2 conflicting stories w/o a resolution. GOP delayed Merrick Garland for nearly a yr & now we can't have short pause to get the facts?Give me a break. What are they hiding?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I strongly support Dr. Ford's call for an FBI investigation before a hearing is held. An immediate FBI investigation is not only consistent with precedent, it is also quite clearly the right thing to do." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Chairman Grassley's announced hearing on Judge Kavanaugh is a small step: It has to be done right. It can't be rushed. There must be witnesses. The FBI should be given time to re-open its background investigation. And Senators must have the necessary information before a vote." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2018 Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019--Conference Report Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The FBI tells us that the White House needs to direct them to re-open their background investigation into Judge Kavanaugh. Now, the White House is saying it is up to the FBI. What are they trying to hide?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Chuck Grassley, and Dianne Feinstein - 110 Democrats Urge Senate to Delay Kavanaugh Vote, Allow Thorough Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, House Speaker, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee - Harris, Espaillat Lead Lawmakers in Letter Urging Gop Leadership, Appropriators to Reject Expansion of Family Immigration Detention Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Instead of having the FBI investigate these serious allegations as part of the standard background investigation process, the White House has intentionally chosen to bury its head in the sand and make weak excuses." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2018 Velázquez on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I believe Professor Ford. If the FBI conducts a thorough investigation and the American people hear from her and Judge Kavanaugh, I think a majority of senators will find her credible. Thanks to @theview for having me on today to have this very important discussion." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans ran a transparently partisan confirmation process and then immediately insinuated Prof Ford is being untruthful. They cannot impartially investigate these disturbing allegations. That must be done by the FBI, and the vote must be postponed until it is complete." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Re: WaPo report on Judge Kavanaugh, Sen Grassley must postpone vote until, at a very minimum, these serious & credible allegations are thoroughly investigated. For too long,when women have made serious allegations of abuse, they have been ignored.That cannot happen in this case." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2018 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With New York Congressional Candidate Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Sept. 14, 2018 Reps. Zeldin, Tenney, Sinema, Scott Bipartisan Bill to Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veteran Homeowners Passes Committee Unanimously Rep.Claudia Tenney, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Nadler, Jackson Lee Statement on the 24th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerry Nadler, Markup of "H.R. 6745, the CIRCUIT Act" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 13, 2018 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerry Nadler, Markup of "H.R. 3487, Regarding Diversity Jurisdiction" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 13, 2018 House Republicans Introduce VAWA Extension Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce: Following Their Push, $190 Million To Complete Last Phase Of Canandaigua Va Campus Expansion Included In Just-Passed Va/Milcon Appropriations Bill; Senators Say $190 Million Will Complete Long-Sought Upgrade, Guard Against Future Closure Threats, And Boost Quality Of Care For Veterans & Economic Development To Rochester Region Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Secretary and the Hon Jeff Session, Attorney General - Wyden Raises Concerns over ICE Plans to Reopen Closed Deportation Cases Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Women Members of Congress Introduce Legislation To Protect Pregnant Women In Custody Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh's responses to follow up questions from Democrats on the Judiciary Committee is just another exercise in selective secrecy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions III, Attorney General of the U.S. - 118 House Democrats to AG Sessions: Reverse Decision Ending Asylum for Victims of Domestic, Gang, and Gender-Based Violence Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Sept. 12, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2018 As Rural Communities Throughout New York State Face Declines In Businesses And Jobs, Gillibrand Pushes Inclusion Of Bipartisan Provision In Final Farm Bill That Invests In New Rural Businesses And Creates Rural Jobs Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 10, 2018 Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Announces VA Campaign "Be There' for Suicide Prevention Month Rep.Claudia Tenney
Sept. 9, 2018 Tweet - "It is becoming increasingly clear that Judge Kavanaugh has misled the Senate Judiciary Committee in a number of ways. This should raise immediate red flags for all Senators and the American public." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen and the Hon. Alex Azar - 64 Members of Congress Urge DHS and HHS Secretaries to Support Flores Settlement Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Sept. 7, 2018 Community Safety and Security Act of 2018 Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader - Upton Urges Immediate Bipartisan Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Sept. 7, 2018 Tweet - "This week, Judiciary Committee Democrats were able to shine a bright light - for the American people & Republican Senators to see - on Judge Kavanaugh's troubling views on women's rights, presidential power, and protections for people with pre-existing conditions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General, and the Hon. John Kelly, Department of Homeland Security Inspector General - Leading Democrats Call for Investigation into Trump Administration Subpoenas of North Carolina Voter Information Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
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