| March 1, 2021
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Rep. Jeffries, National Action Network & Gwen Carr Announce Reintroduction of Bill to Criminalize the Chokehold
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Feb. 28, 2021
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Gillibrand Calls for NY Attorney General Investigation
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Feb. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with the @AAFederation at today's #RiseUpRally in New York City to stop hatred against Asian Americans. The surge in attacks against Asian American communities is alarming, ignorant, and dangerous. We cannot and will not tolerate racism and discrimination."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 26, 2021
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Uplift Black LGBTQ+ Leaders
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Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
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| Feb. 26, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Representatives Joe Neguse, Lucy Mcbath Call for Biden Administration to Appoint National Director and Interagency Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| Feb. 26, 2021
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Congressmen David Scott, Ritchie Torres, and Mondaire Jones Introduce Legislation to Support At-risk LGBTQ Youth
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Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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Congressman Nadler Statement Celebrating Passage of Equality Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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Tweet - "The surge in attacks against Asian American communities is alarming, ignorant, and dangerous. We cannot and will not tolerate racism and discrimination."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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Denouncing Hate Crimes
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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Senate Leaders Celebrate House Passage of Equality Act, Vow to Continue Effort in the Senate
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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Equality Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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Murkowski, Hassan, Tonko, Turner Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Broaden Access to Addiction Treatment
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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Equality Act
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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Equality Act
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Feb. 24, 2021
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Nadler & Bass Reintroduce the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Feb. 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Environmental justice needs to be the cornerstone of our fight against the climate crisis That is why I reintroduced the THRIVE agenda with @SenMarkey & grassroots orgs to fight the climate crisis, create millions of jobs, and invest in Black, Hispanic, & Indigenous communities"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 24, 2021
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House Overwhelmingly Passes Rep. Jeffries Bipartisan Bill to Protect Communication Between Lawyers and Incarcerated Clients
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "Daniel Prude should still be alive today. It is long past time for policing reform. As a start, Daniel's Law should pass in New York, and we are working to pass the Justice In Policing Act in Congress."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "Ahmaud Arbery should still be alive today. We remember him today. And we must continue to work to end the systemic racism that robs this nation of the innocent lives of people of color."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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WNYC "The Brian Lehrer Show" - Transcript: Call Your Senator: Sen. Gillibrand on COVID-19 Relief, Immigration Reform
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Sentiment As Related to Covid-19
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Wilson, Meeks, Jayapal, and Thompson Lead More Than 60 Members of Congress Calling for an End to Title 42 Expulsions
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Letter to The Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of The United States Department of Transportation - Schumer, Gillibrand Urge Dot to Implement Local Hire Pilot Program for Highway and Other Infrastructure Projects
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Gallagher, Colleagues Introduce Cyber Diplomacy Act
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Feb. 22, 2021
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Business before the Senate
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 19, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen to Urge Biden Administration in Prioritizing Atf Leadership and Gun Violence Prevention
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "We need the federal investigation by @FERC & @NERC_official to look into how Gov. Abbott's policies in Texas have failed & exacerbated the winter storm crisis Ignoring warnings, lying about the climate crisis, refusing to act on it are exactly what's exacerbating extreme weather"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 19, 2021
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Stefanik Co-Sponsors Bill to Strengthen 2 Nd Amendment Protections for Military Spouses
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Feb. 18, 2021
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Tonko, Pappas Introduce Bill to Expand Low-Income Seniors' Access to Prescription Drugs
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Feb. 18, 2021
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Sherrill, Speier, Reed, and Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Establish a Commission to Address Domestic Terrorism
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Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
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| Feb. 16, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Velázquez Leads Letter to Biden Administration Urging Dropping of Trump-Era Effort to Deny SSI Benefits to Puerto Rico
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Feb. 16, 2021
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Tonko Offers Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Review of Rare Disease Treatments
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Feb. 13, 2021
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Tweet - "My fellow Americans--Remember January 6 The panic and gunshots, hateful and racist Confederate Flag in the Capitol, screams of a bloodied officer, Capitol Police Officers who lost their lives, how close democracy came to ruin Let it live in infamy--Trump's final terrible legacy"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 12, 2021
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Tweet - "Thank you, Officer Goodman. I just put forward legislation to award him the Congressional Gold Medal--Congress's highest honor. It passed the Senate. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to him, the Capitol Police, Metro Police, and teams that were protecting the Capitol on January 6."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 12, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Schakowsky, Espaillat, Quigley Lead Letter Asking DHS to End Program that Entangles Local Law Enforcement with Immigration Enforcement
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Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Tweet - "Donald Trump declared some fake emergency for his expensive, ineffective border wall. And President Joe Biden just terminated it!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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CAPAC Members Mourn the Loss of Vicha Ratanapakdee and Condemn Continuing Spike in Violence Against Asian Americans
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2021
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Tweet - "Today's presentations in the Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump have been gut wrenching. The Capitol Police--including my detail and the entire force--are amazing. Every Senator and the whole country owe them a huge debt of gratitude."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Road and Infrastructure Repairs in The Town of Owego
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr, President of the United States - Lamborn Urges Biden Not to Reenter Iran Nuclear Deal
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Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2021
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Tweet - "President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt. This would help close the racial wealth gap and provide relief to tens of millions of workers, people, and families."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 6, 2021
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Tweet - "I had a great meeting yesterday with @SenBooker, @RonWyden, and leading marijuana justice groups from across the country to strategize about working together to end the federal prohibition on marijuana and repair the damage done to communities by the War on Drugs."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 5, 2021
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Tweet - "A disproportionate burden of student debt falls on people of color. Student debt isn't just an economic issue. It's also a civil rights issue. President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt and help close the racial wealth gap."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 5, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General, Department of Justice - Rep. Watson Coleman Leads Letter to Acting Attorney General Calling for Consistency in Prosecution of January 6th Insurrectionists
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2021
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Chairman Thompson, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce GREEN Act
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Insurrection in the Capitol
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Insurrection in the Capitol
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Blumenauer, Ocasio-Cortez, and Sanders Introduce Legislation to Mandate National Climate Emergency Declaration
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Tweet - "Gun Violence Survivors Week is dedicated to lifting up the stories of people who have borne the immense cost of our dangerously lax gun laws. @SenateDems are working for commonsense gun safety laws to break this cycle of suffering. http://momentsthatsurvive.org #GVSurvivorsWeek"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Meng Reintroduces Legislation to Lower the Voting Age in America to 16 Years Old
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Schumer Statement On Biden Administration Moving To Release $1.3 Billion In Storm Aid And Removing Restrictions On $4.9 Billion In Aid For Puerto Rico
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Tweet - "I am proud President Biden is prioritizing the people of Puerto Rico and releasing $1.3 billion in aid to help our fellow Americans rebuild and prepare for future storms."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Nadler, Scott Introduce Legislation to Enforce Civil Rights in Education
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Nominations
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Gillibrand Announces Assignment To U.S. Senate Select Committee On Intelligence
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Officer Brian Sicknick's heroism helped save lives and defend this temple of our democracy. We are paying tribute to him as he lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Schumer Statement Following Meeting With President Biden's Department Of Justice Nominees
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Ali Mayorkas worked his way up to the highest echelons of public service Like most of President Biden's cabinet nominees, his nomination is history-making: He'll be the first Latino and first immigrant to become Secretary of Homeland Security I'll be proud to confirm him today"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Tweet - "In the wake of January 6: The threats of domestic terrorism, violent white supremacists, neo-Nazis, fringe conspiracy theories like QAnon remain high @MartinHeinrich, @SenateDems, & I are intro-ing a resolution to denounce them and start an immediate FBI and intel threat review"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Heinrich, Schumer, Senate Dems Introduce Resolution Denouncing Imminent and Pervasive Threat of Domestic Terrorism, Violent White Supremacists, Neo-Nazis, Anti-Government Militias & Fringe Conspiracy Theories - Including Qanon - to America's Values and Democratic Institutions
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Tweet - "We are paying tribute at the U.S. Capitol to Officer Brian Sicknick as he lies in honor. May his memory live forever as a model of service to our nation and courage in the face of danger."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 1, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - Reps. Neguse, Pappas, Meng, Gallego, and Murphy Call for Action to Safeguard Youth Voting
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| Feb. 1, 2021
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Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Rochester Police Department Treatment of 9-Year-Old Girl
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Feb. 1, 2021
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Rep. Jeffries Statement on Black History Month
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Feb. 1, 2021
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Tweet - "Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! Every day this month I will be honoring the achievements and contributions of the many African Americans who have helped shape New York's culture and history. Join me in lifting up these Black leaders to tell their stories."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 30, 2021
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Congressman Torres Appointed Vice Chair of The House Homeland Security Committee
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Rep. Ritchie Torres
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| Jan. 29, 2021
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Rep. García joins Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2021
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Letter to Acting Attorney General Monty Wilkinson - Chairman Nadler Seeks Answers on DOJ's Prosecution of January 6th Insurrectionists
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Jan. 29, 2021
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Tweet - "Congress is united in grief, gratitude, and solemn appreciation for the service and sacrifice of Officer Brian Sicknick. His heroism helped save lives and defend the temple of our democracy. @SpeakerPelosi and I are announcing that he will lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 29, 2021
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Pelosi, Schumer Announce Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick Will Lie in Honor in the United States Capitol Rotunda
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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Letter to incoming DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas - Nadler, Quigley, Roybal-Allard Lead Bicameral Letter Calling on the Biden Administration to Protect UASI Funding
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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BIDEN-HARRIS EXECUTIVE ACTION COMBATTING RACIAL DISPARITIES ALIGNS WITH CLARKE'S CONTINUED EFFORTS TO ADDRESS RACIAL DISPARITIES IN TECH, HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, AND IMMIGRATION.
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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Clarke Calls For Public Comment To Help Protect Civil Rights Online
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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Tweet - "Our government suffered an unprecedented cyber hack from Russia. In the wake of January 6, the threats of violence and domestic terrorism remain at one of the highest levels ever. The Senate must confirm Ali Mayorkas as Homeland Security Secretary. We will make sure it happens."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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