| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "These stock buybacks, they infuriate me. The airline industry alone bought back $13 billion in their own stock over the last two years. That money could have been there to help the workers and to help the airlines out of this. #WorkersFirst"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 19, 2020
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Chairwoman Velázquez Releases Comprehensive Small Business COVID-19 Relief Bill
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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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 don't want bailouts unless they're used for workers, unless the industries keep all their employees, unless they don't cut salaries of their employees, and unless they are not allowed to buy back their own stocks or raise corporate salaries. #WorkersFirst"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Cicilline, Neguse, Nadler, Sensenbrenner Urge Federal Action on Price Gouging Amidst Coronavirus
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to David Sampson, President and CEO of American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Charles Chamness, President and CEO of National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, Bob Rusbult, President and CEO of Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, and Ken Crerar, President and CEO of Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers - Cunningham Calls on Insurance Companies and Brokers to Make Coronavirus-Related Losses Part of their Commercial Business Interruption Coverage
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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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 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 Mark Begor, Chairman and CEO of Equifax, Cristopher 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. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "One of the reasons industries are so short on cash right now is that they have spent billions buying back their own stocks instead of investing in their workers and saving for a rainy day. That needs to be addressed NOW."
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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 - "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 - "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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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 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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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the US Small Business Administration - Congressman Panetta Calls for Clear Guidance to Assist Small Businesses Impacted by Covid-19
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Golden Urges SBA to Provide Quick Answers on Coronavirus Support for Small Businesses
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? The first-ever direct grants for small business recipients to help cover lost business, paid sick leave, and more."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 12, 2020
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Velázquez Introduces Legislation to Create New Direct Lending Program for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| March 12, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Cosponsors Legislation to End Rampant Outsourcing and Protect American Jobs
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Payment forbearance for 6 months and waiver of any fees on federal mortgages and student loans. And NO negative credit score impact."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "3 new things in @SenateDems coronavirus economic proposal --6mo payment forbearance on federal mortgages & student loans --1st-ever direct small biz grants for lost business, paid sick leave, more --Child care, schools, higher ed receive federal funds to keep kids/facilities safe"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "On economic relief, our priority should be people and families--not corporate interests Targeted measures to give working families flexibility & support as we combat coronavirus NOT bailing out the oil & gas industry NOT de-regulating the banking industry NOT a corporate tax cut"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to Nicholas Calio, President & CEO of Airlines for America - Meng Calls on Airline Industry to Waive Change and Cancellation Fees Due to Coronavirus
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 10, 2020
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Meeks Analysis Shows Modern-Day Redlining in Queens
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| March 5, 2020
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Letter to Joshua Bolten, President & CEO of Business Roundtable, Thomas Donohue, CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers - U.S. Senators Call on Employers to Offer Flexibility in the Event of Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 4, 2020
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Velázquez Looks at Role of Blockchain Technology in Small Business
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| March 4, 2020
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House Passes Meng, Velázquez, Chu Measure in Spending Package to Address Coronavirus; Provision Would Allow Loans to Small Businesses Negatively Impacted by the Outbreak
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 2, 2020
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Meng, Velázquez, Chu Bill Would Assist Small Businesses Harmed by Coronavirus
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Sec. Pompeo: The Chinese Communist Party can never be trusted to be in charge of the World Intellectual Property Organization You must fight this tooth and nail. It'd pose a significant threat to U.S. economic security and the integrity of international IP rights and standards."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 2, 2020
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Velázquez, Chu, Meng Bill Would Assist Small Businesses Harmed by Coronavirus
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| March 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Van Hollen, Schumer, Cotton, and Young Urge Secretary Pompeo and President Trump to Oppose China's Bid to Lead U.N. World Intellectual Property Organization
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 2, 2020
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Nadler, Collins, Johnson & Roby Introduce Bipartisan SHOP SAFE Act to Protect Consumers and Businesses from the Sale of Dangerous Counterfeit Products Online
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Letter to Tomas Philipson, Acting Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury - Cleaver, Senior Members of Financial Services Committee Call for Administration Response Plan to Protect American Economy From Coronavirus
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Velazquez Touts Benefits of Infrastructure Package for Small Business
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Meeks Criticizes Sale of Taxi Medallion Loans
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Rep. Gregory Meeks
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| Feb. 19, 2020
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Chairwoman Velázquez Releases Report on How Trump 2021 Budget Fails Small Businesses
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Statement of the Hon. Nydia M. Velázquez on "Challenges and Benefits of Employee-owned Small Businesses"
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Nadler & Cicilline Denounce NY District Court Approval of T-Mobile & Sprint Merger
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio Leads Second Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to SBA on Burdensome Budget Practice
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2020
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Chairwoman Velázquez on Trump Budget for 2021
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator of The Federal Aviation Administration - Release: Rep. Khanna, Sen. Duckworth, Sen. Schumer Urge FAA to Require Life-Saving Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Be Carried on Every Flight
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Chairwoman Velázquez Seeks Update from SBA on HBCU Outreach
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2020
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Velázquez Conducts Oversight of SBA Office Overseeing Credit Risk
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Letter to Jaime Dimon, CEO and President of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Michael Corbat, CEO of Citigroup, Inc., Michael Roberts, President and CEO of HSBC North America Holdings, Inc., Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Richard Fairbank, Chairman and CEO of Capital One Financial Corp., William Demchak, Chairman, President, and CEO of PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Greg Braca, President and CEO of TD Bank, and Charles Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo & Co. - Van Hollen Joins Heinrich, Democratic Colleagues in Urging Top U.S. Banks to Not Finance Arctic Drilling
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB, Chad Wold, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Karl Schultz, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard - Stabenow, Peters Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging Trump Administration to Include New Great Lakes Icebreaker in Upcoming Budget Proposal
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Statement of the Hon. Nydia M. Velázquez on SBA Management Review: Office of Field Operations
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Stefanik Statement on President Trump Signing USMCA into Law
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Jan. 27, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Jan. 22, 2020
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Tweet - "I stand with the New Yorkers marching to keep the Community Reinvestment Act strong and keep banks committed to investing responsibly and equitably in their local communities. I will continue to fight to ensure it remains the vital resource it is today."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 17, 2020
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Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Velázquez Says American Small Businesses Will Pay Price of Trump Wine Tariffs on Europe
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Jan. 17, 2020
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Meeks and New York Delegation Announce Bill to Help Relieve Taxi Medallion Owners of Debt
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Jan. 16, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm getting under @realDonaldTrump's skin on China trade issues because he knows I'm right: I've been consistent in public and in private that his new trade deal with China is unbelievably bad for American workers and businesses."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 16, 2020
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Stefanik Co-Leads the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Jan. 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Despite the improvements Democrats secured to better protect workers: I am voting against USMCA. Because it doesn't address climate change, the greatest threat facing our planet."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "If I sound frustrated and angry, it's because I am. President Trump's "phase-one" trade deal with China is an extreme disappointment. He's conceding our leverage for vague, unenforceable "promises" China never intends to fulfill."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 15, 2020
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Velázquez Looks to Increase Equity for Women and Minorities in the Patent System
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Jan. 15, 2020
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China
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Pres. Trump attacked me in a press conference--Let me address that directly His short-term China trade deal is a loss for American businesses & workers If he knew what was in his weak "phase one" deal: He should throw it in the garbage & take China back to the negotiating table"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Tonko-Olson Bill Supporting American HVAC Manufacturing Gets Review
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump is taking the easy way out with his "phase one" trade deal with China. He's settling for a weak, temporary deal that will cost American businesses, American farmers, and American workers for years to come."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump: With the signing of the "phase one" trade deal with China this week The terms seem like they'll result in very little progress in reforming China's rapacious trade behaviors It could send China a signal that the US can be steamrolled"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "After 18 months of negotiations, President Trump's "phase one" deal with China is stunning in how little of substance it achieves at such a high cost. Americans deserve to know exactly what's in this "phase one" deal before we agree to continue negotiations with China."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 9, 2020
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Tonko Electric Vehicle Charging Bill Advances in House
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Jan. 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, and the Hon. James Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House of Representatives - Golden Leads 75 Members of Congress to Call for Floor Vote on PRO Act
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Jan. 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Wyden and Bicameral Coalition Ask FCC To Protect Consumers From Wireless Scams
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Lawmakers Unveil Ambitious New Plan to Combat Climate Crisis
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Capturing All Small Businesses Act of 2019
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Prison to Proprietorship Act
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Unlocking Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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