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April 3, 2020 Schumer successfully demands IRS send emergency $$$ to NY seniors & most vulnerable on Social Security without requiring bureaucratic paperwork; following Schumer's call, IRS reverses course & streamlines money to NY seniors Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressmen Panetta Urges Administration to Provide COVID-19 Response Direct Payments to Families with Newborns Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Call for Social Security Recipients to Get Cares Act Direct Cash Assistance without having to File Tax Return Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "To the IRS and the Social Security Administration: Social Security recipients, our vulnerable seniors, and people with disabilities MUST be able to get the critical direct cash assistance from our new coronavirus response bill without having to file tax returns." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "We called for this. Because Social Security recipients, our vulnerable seniors, and people with disabilities MUST get the critical direct cash assistance from our new coronavirus response bill without having to file tax returns." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressmen Panetta Co-Leads Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Malinowski Fights to Eliminate Cap on State and Local Tax Deduction Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Zeldin, Stefanik, King, Katko Urge SALT Deduction Relief in Next Possible Coronavirus Response Legislation Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We built robust, multilayered accountability and transparency mechanisms to ensure taxpayer funds are properly used to protect workers and people. Glenn Fine must exercise his full oversight authority to ensure that the Trump administration implements the CARES Act as intended." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans jammed the #GOPTaxScam down the throats of the American people in 2017. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest one percent. McConnell is apparently up to his old tricks. House Dems are empowered to stop him. We will continue to fight #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "We must stand up for all displaced workers (and we will). But let's get something straight. The major cruise lines sail under foreign flags to avoid paying the U.S. corporate tax rate. And now some want the American taxpayer to bail them out? Get. Lost." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "We're proposing an initial infusion of at least $750B It's bold but targeted to those most in need: Hospitals Treatment Unemployment Medicaid Forbearance for federal mortgages Small biz Child care Seniors But Trump admin's reportedly proposing industry bailout & payroll tax cut" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Any bailout of the economy must focus on everyday Americans. Not the wealthy, well-off and well-connected. They already received help in the form of the #GOPTaxScam. And it didn't trickle down. Put. Main Street. First." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 16, 2020 Suozzi requests IRS extend tax filing deadline amid coronavirus outbreak Rep. Tom Suozzi
March 11, 2020 Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Carper Joins Menendez, Murray in Requesting IRS Extend Tax-Filing Deadline for Individual Taxpayers Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 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" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Panetta Requests IRS Provide Update on Coronavirus Impact on Filing Season Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration seems to believe that the answer to any problem is a tax cut. This is a HEALTH CARE crisis. It demands a HEALTH CARE solution. The best way to ensure economic security for the American people is to deal with the coronavirus itself." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "You know what doesn't help stop the spread of the coronavirus? More corporate tax cuts. You know what does help stop the spread of the coronavirus? Steady, smart, competent leadership from the government." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration seems to believe that the answer to any problem is a tax cut. This is a HEALTH CARE crisis. It demands a HEALTH CARE solution. The best way to ensure economic security for the American people is to deal with the coronavirus itself." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 29, 2020 Tweet - "This is still the #DailyLie from President Trump's admin. They claimed the Trump-GOP tax bill would be economic "rocket fuel," but it just funneled cash to the wealthiest few. Now they want to do it again? And don't forget: They want to cut Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "#DailyLie from President Trump's admin: They promised the Trump-GOP tax bill would be economic "rocket fuel" Instead it funneled cash to the wealthiest few Now they want to do it again while saying we have to cut Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare!?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "They want to cut Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare. But they're ready to give more tax breaks to corporations who spent trillions on stock buybacks instead of making investments in workers and wages?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We are on the verge of a recession. Everyday Americans are hurting the most. #GOPTaxScam is top Republican priority. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest 1% in America. Time. To. Change. Direction." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "New data shows business investment declined for 3 straight quarters Pres. Trump promised the Trump-GOP tax bill would be economic "rocket fuel" Instead it's just funneled cash to the wealthiest few We won't stop saying this--It's Pres. Trump's #DailyLie" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
April 3, 2020 Schumer successfully demands IRS send emergency $$$ to NY seniors & most vulnerable on Social Security without requiring bureaucratic paperwork; following Schumer's call, IRS reverses course & streamlines money to NY seniors Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressmen Panetta Urges Administration to Provide COVID-19 Response Direct Payments to Families with Newborns Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Call for Social Security Recipients to Get Cares Act Direct Cash Assistance without having to File Tax Return Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "To the IRS and the Social Security Administration: Social Security recipients, our vulnerable seniors, and people with disabilities MUST be able to get the critical direct cash assistance from our new coronavirus response bill without having to file tax returns." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "We called for this. Because Social Security recipients, our vulnerable seniors, and people with disabilities MUST get the critical direct cash assistance from our new coronavirus response bill without having to file tax returns." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressmen Panetta Co-Leads Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Malinowski Fights to Eliminate Cap on State and Local Tax Deduction Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Zeldin, Stefanik, King, Katko Urge SALT Deduction Relief in Next Possible Coronavirus Response Legislation Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "We built robust, multilayered accountability and transparency mechanisms to ensure taxpayer funds are properly used to protect workers and people. Glenn Fine must exercise his full oversight authority to ensure that the Trump administration implements the CARES Act as intended." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans jammed the #GOPTaxScam down the throats of the American people in 2017. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest one percent. McConnell is apparently up to his old tricks. House Dems are empowered to stop him. We will continue to fight #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "We must stand up for all displaced workers (and we will). But let's get something straight. The major cruise lines sail under foreign flags to avoid paying the U.S. corporate tax rate. And now some want the American taxpayer to bail them out? Get. Lost." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "We're proposing an initial infusion of at least $750B It's bold but targeted to those most in need: Hospitals Treatment Unemployment Medicaid Forbearance for federal mortgages Small biz Child care Seniors But Trump admin's reportedly proposing industry bailout & payroll tax cut" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Any bailout of the economy must focus on everyday Americans. Not the wealthy, well-off and well-connected. They already received help in the form of the #GOPTaxScam. And it didn't trickle down. Put. Main Street. First." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 16, 2020 Suozzi requests IRS extend tax filing deadline amid coronavirus outbreak Rep.Tom Suozzi
March 11, 2020 Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Carper Joins Menendez, Murray in Requesting IRS Extend Tax-Filing Deadline for Individual Taxpayers Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 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" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Panetta Requests IRS Provide Update on Coronavirus Impact on Filing Season Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration seems to believe that the answer to any problem is a tax cut. This is a HEALTH CARE crisis. It demands a HEALTH CARE solution. The best way to ensure economic security for the American people is to deal with the coronavirus itself." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "You know what doesn't help stop the spread of the coronavirus? More corporate tax cuts. You know what does help stop the spread of the coronavirus? Steady, smart, competent leadership from the government." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration seems to believe that the answer to any problem is a tax cut. This is a HEALTH CARE crisis. It demands a HEALTH CARE solution. The best way to ensure economic security for the American people is to deal with the coronavirus itself." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 29, 2020 Tweet - "This is still the #DailyLie from President Trump's admin. They claimed the Trump-GOP tax bill would be economic "rocket fuel," but it just funneled cash to the wealthiest few. Now they want to do it again? And don't forget: They want to cut Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "#DailyLie from President Trump's admin: They promised the Trump-GOP tax bill would be economic "rocket fuel" Instead it funneled cash to the wealthiest few Now they want to do it again while saying we have to cut Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare!?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "They want to cut Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare. But they're ready to give more tax breaks to corporations who spent trillions on stock buybacks instead of making investments in workers and wages?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We are on the verge of a recession. Everyday Americans are hurting the most. #GOPTaxScam is top Republican priority. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest 1% in America. Time. To. Change. Direction." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "New data shows business investment declined for 3 straight quarters Pres. Trump promised the Trump-GOP tax bill would be economic "rocket fuel" Instead it's just funneled cash to the wealthiest few We won't stop saying this--It's Pres. Trump's #DailyLie" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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