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May 9, 2020 Tweet - "This is what Republican Senator Lamar Alexander from TN said on testing: "Not nearly enough" "There is no safe path forward to combat the novel coronavirus without adequate testing." President Trump: You need an adequate national testing strategy NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 9, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump said testing "isn't necessary"!? Americans are sick and dying and losing jobs Testing is the best tool we have now to fight this virus, know who is infected or exposed, know when to re-open He needs an adequate national testing strategy NOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 9, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 9th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "This is jobs for teachers, and first responders, and healthcare workers, and more. To the Republicans: We need to act NOW on state and local aid." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $264 million in emergency federal funding for "hot spot' Upstate New York rural hospitals, health systems, and community health centers Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Sooronbay Jeenbekov, President of Kyrgyzstan - Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Kyrgyzstan President to Release Prisoners Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "SBA must do more to stop the special treatment for well-connected big business at the expense of legitimate small business struggling to stay afloat and support their workers during this pandemic." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "40 people have been arrested for alleged social distancing violations in NYC. 35 of those arrested were black. That's outrageous. We will not allow social distancing enforcement to become the new Stop & Frisk. Equal. Protection. Under. The. Law." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "We need a big, bold approach now to support American workers and families. Republicans who choose inaction in the face of these historic economic and health crises will be taking the same misguided path as Herbert Hoover." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 8th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2020 Letter to Tom Abood, CEO of EVO Transportation and Energy Services, Inc., Richard Heo, CEO of Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., Timothy Wright, CEO of MiMedx Group, Inc., Jamie Lerner, CEO of Quantum Corporation, and Dennis Oates, CEO of Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. - In First Official Action, House Coronavirus Panel Demands That Large Public Corporations Return Taxpayer Funds Intended for Small Businesses Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Dept. of Justice - House Judiciary Democrats Call for IG Investigation into AG Barr's Politicization of DOJ Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "We're fighting for essential workers in New York and across America. They are on the frontlines of this crisis. And they deserve premium pay from a Heroes Fund, paid leave, and protections to keep them safe." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "CDC was ready to issue a guide on how communities could re-open safely. The Trump admin stopped it. Pres. Trump's pressuring for re-opening--but refuses take responsibility for ensuring it happens safely He needs an adequate national testing strategy NOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Following push from Gillibrand and Schumer, USDA approves New York state's pandemic EBT program Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 7th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Schumer reveals: As COVID-19 spreads in facilities, VA healthcare sites across Upstate NY have reported weeks of shortages or total lack of PPE; senator demands VA immediately send supplies & PPE to Upstate NY and fix distribution strategy Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Hon. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response for the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Murray, Colleagues Push Trump Administration for Detailed COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump doesn't care about you. He doesn't care about your health. He doesn't care about your family. He doesn't care about testing. He just cares that his cronies are taken care of." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump, Senator McConnell, & Republicans are saying we should delay more help in this crisis Now they're worried about the deficit all of a sudden when we're talking about people and workers and families keeping a roof over their heads? We have to act big and bold NOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on DOJ's Decision to Drop Criminal Charges Against Michael Flynn Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 7, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on Murder of Ahmaud Arbery Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 7, 2020 Meng Introduces Legislation to Combat COVID-19 Hate Crimes Rep. Grace Meng
May 7, 2020 Letter to José Serrano, Chairman House Appropriations Committee, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee - Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter to House Appropriations Leaders Calling for Increased Funding to Support Domestic Violence Survivors Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "This #NationalNursesDay: I couldn't be prouder of all of our nurses in New York and across the country fighting so hard in this crisis like everyone in the @GNYCBNA . We're fighting to make sure they get premium pay from a "Heroes Fund."" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Delgado, Zeldin announce bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will deliver direct federal funding for all New York counties, cities, towns, & villages, responding to and recovering from pandemic Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "So many Americans are sick and dying. So many Americans are losing their jobs. We can't sit here, twiddle our thumbs, and wait like Senator McConnell seems to want. There are huge needs. We have to act, and we have to go big and go bold." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 6th. That means it's been 2 months since President Trump lied to Americans and said that: "Anybody that needs a test gets a test." But President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Repealing our healthcare law and throwing 30 million off health care was always a bad idea Even worse during a global pandemic It is cruel in this crisis to brag about stripping away health care from millions & ending pre-existing condition protections" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Gillibrand, Schumer, Booker, Menendez introduce bipartisan bill to help families of first responders lost to COVID access public service benefits Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Murkowski, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push to Support Fishermen and Seafood Processors Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 6, 2020 Wyden, Gillibrand, Casey, Brown and Eshoo Introduce Legislation to Fight Online Child Exploitation Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Tell Trump Administration: Stop Playing Politics with the U.S. Postal Service Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 6, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Why isn't the @SenateGOP focused on responding to COVID-19? Senator McConnell hasn't held a single vote here on the Senate floor this week related to COVID-19. Instead, Republicans on the Judiciary Committee are wasting time on the nomination of McConnell protégé Justin Walker." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "2 months ago today, President Trump told Americans: "Anybody that needs a test gets a test." It was a lie then. It's still a lie now. President Trump: We've seen 1.2 million cases of COVID-19 and 70,000 deaths. Why do you still not have an adequate national testing strategy?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Legal briefs are due in the SCOTUS case this week to determine the future of our healthcare law But in a global pandemic-- @SenateGOP wants to jam through a judge who believes it should all end Tens of millions would lose health insurance. Pre-existing condition protections gone." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 6th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "We're fighting for all our DACA and TPS recipients. So many are on the frontlines of health and the fight against COVID-19. #ImmigrantHealthHeroes" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads Call for Stronger Funding for National Guard to Support Food Banks During COVID-19 Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 6, 2020 Nadler, Scott Statement on Education Department's Final Title IX Rule Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of another photo op, why doesn't President Trump roll up his sleeves and get something done on testing?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Dir. of the Office of Personnel Management - Wyden Calls for Hazard Pay, Increased Safety Measures for Federal Employees and Contractors Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Intelligence Committee just held a hearing on Rep. Ratcliffe to be the next Director of National Intelligence He won't speak truth to power in this White House A deeply partisan cheerleader for President Trump A yes man It will hurt us dearly in national security" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Police officers aggressively "enforcing" social distancing in our community. This occurred in East New York last evening. Why are sunbathers who violate social distancing guidelines treated one way and young men in certain communities another? This MUST end." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell has scheduled ZERO votes in the Senate all week on COVID-19 bills @SenateDems will force action today on a bill from @SenatorCardin and me to provide additional much-needed transparency and oversight of how programs for small biz are working and who is benefitting" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: After the appearance of more than 1.1 million cases of COVID-19 and more than 67,000 deaths, the U.S. still lacks a national testing strategy to reliably and consistently test patients nationwide. You need to release and implement a national testing plan NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Morelle announce $36.3 million in emergency funding for Rochester Finger Lakes Region Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Wyden Calls for Greater Support for Students With Disabilities in Upcoming COVID-19 Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 5, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
May 9, 2020 Tweet - "This is what Republican Senator Lamar Alexander from TN said on testing: "Not nearly enough" "There is no safe path forward to combat the novel coronavirus without adequate testing." President Trump: You need an adequate national testing strategy NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 9, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump said testing "isn't necessary"!? Americans are sick and dying and losing jobs Testing is the best tool we have now to fight this virus, know who is infected or exposed, know when to re-open He needs an adequate national testing strategy NOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 9, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 9th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "This is jobs for teachers, and first responders, and healthcare workers, and more. To the Republicans: We need to act NOW on state and local aid." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $264 million in emergency federal funding for "hot spot' Upstate New York rural hospitals, health systems, and community health centers Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Sooronbay Jeenbekov, President of Kyrgyzstan - Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Kyrgyzstan President to Release Prisoners Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "SBA must do more to stop the special treatment for well-connected big business at the expense of legitimate small business struggling to stay afloat and support their workers during this pandemic." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "40 people have been arrested for alleged social distancing violations in NYC. 35 of those arrested were black. That's outrageous. We will not allow social distancing enforcement to become the new Stop & Frisk. Equal. Protection. Under. The. Law." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "We need a big, bold approach now to support American workers and families. Republicans who choose inaction in the face of these historic economic and health crises will be taking the same misguided path as Herbert Hoover." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 8th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 8, 2020 Letter to Tom Abood, CEO of EVO Transportation and Energy Services, Inc., Richard Heo, CEO of Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., Timothy Wright, CEO of MiMedx Group, Inc., Jamie Lerner, CEO of Quantum Corporation, and Dennis Oates, CEO of Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. - In First Official Action, House Coronavirus Panel Demands That Large Public Corporations Return Taxpayer Funds Intended for Small Businesses Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Dept. of Justice - House Judiciary Democrats Call for IG Investigation into AG Barr's Politicization of DOJ Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "We're fighting for essential workers in New York and across America. They are on the frontlines of this crisis. And they deserve premium pay from a Heroes Fund, paid leave, and protections to keep them safe." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "CDC was ready to issue a guide on how communities could re-open safely. The Trump admin stopped it. Pres. Trump's pressuring for re-opening--but refuses take responsibility for ensuring it happens safely He needs an adequate national testing strategy NOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Following push from Gillibrand and Schumer, USDA approves New York state's pandemic EBT program Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 7th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Schumer reveals: As COVID-19 spreads in facilities, VA healthcare sites across Upstate NY have reported weeks of shortages or total lack of PPE; senator demands VA immediately send supplies & PPE to Upstate NY and fix distribution strategy Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Hon. Robert Kadlec, Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response for the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Murray, Colleagues Push Trump Administration for Detailed COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump doesn't care about you. He doesn't care about your health. He doesn't care about your family. He doesn't care about testing. He just cares that his cronies are taken care of." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump, Senator McConnell, & Republicans are saying we should delay more help in this crisis Now they're worried about the deficit all of a sudden when we're talking about people and workers and families keeping a roof over their heads? We have to act big and bold NOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 7, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on DOJ's Decision to Drop Criminal Charges Against Michael Flynn Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 7, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on Murder of Ahmaud Arbery Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 7, 2020 Meng Introduces Legislation to Combat COVID-19 Hate Crimes Rep.Grace Meng
May 7, 2020 Letter to José Serrano, Chairman House Appropriations Committee, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee - Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter to House Appropriations Leaders Calling for Increased Funding to Support Domestic Violence Survivors Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "This #NationalNursesDay: I couldn't be prouder of all of our nurses in New York and across the country fighting so hard in this crisis like everyone in the @GNYCBNA . We're fighting to make sure they get premium pay from a "Heroes Fund."" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Delgado, Zeldin announce bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will deliver direct federal funding for all New York counties, cities, towns, & villages, responding to and recovering from pandemic Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "So many Americans are sick and dying. So many Americans are losing their jobs. We can't sit here, twiddle our thumbs, and wait like Senator McConnell seems to want. There are huge needs. We have to act, and we have to go big and go bold." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 6th. That means it's been 2 months since President Trump lied to Americans and said that: "Anybody that needs a test gets a test." But President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Repealing our healthcare law and throwing 30 million off health care was always a bad idea Even worse during a global pandemic It is cruel in this crisis to brag about stripping away health care from millions & ending pre-existing condition protections" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Gillibrand, Schumer, Booker, Menendez introduce bipartisan bill to help families of first responders lost to COVID access public service benefits Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Murkowski, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push to Support Fishermen and Seafood Processors Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 6, 2020 Wyden, Gillibrand, Casey, Brown and Eshoo Introduce Legislation to Fight Online Child Exploitation Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Tell Trump Administration: Stop Playing Politics with the U.S. Postal Service Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 6, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Why isn't the @SenateGOP focused on responding to COVID-19? Senator McConnell hasn't held a single vote here on the Senate floor this week related to COVID-19. Instead, Republicans on the Judiciary Committee are wasting time on the nomination of McConnell protégé Justin Walker." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "2 months ago today, President Trump told Americans: "Anybody that needs a test gets a test." It was a lie then. It's still a lie now. President Trump: We've seen 1.2 million cases of COVID-19 and 70,000 deaths. Why do you still not have an adequate national testing strategy?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "Legal briefs are due in the SCOTUS case this week to determine the future of our healthcare law But in a global pandemic-- @SenateGOP wants to jam through a judge who believes it should all end Tens of millions would lose health insurance. Pre-existing condition protections gone." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's May 6th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "We're fighting for all our DACA and TPS recipients. So many are on the frontlines of health and the fight against COVID-19. #ImmigrantHealthHeroes" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 6, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads Call for Stronger Funding for National Guard to Support Food Banks During COVID-19 Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 6, 2020 Nadler, Scott Statement on Education Department's Final Title IX Rule Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of another photo op, why doesn't President Trump roll up his sleeves and get something done on testing?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Dir. of the Office of Personnel Management - Wyden Calls for Hazard Pay, Increased Safety Measures for Federal Employees and Contractors Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Intelligence Committee just held a hearing on Rep. Ratcliffe to be the next Director of National Intelligence He won't speak truth to power in this White House A deeply partisan cheerleader for President Trump A yes man It will hurt us dearly in national security" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Police officers aggressively "enforcing" social distancing in our community. This occurred in East New York last evening. Why are sunbathers who violate social distancing guidelines treated one way and young men in certain communities another? This MUST end." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell has scheduled ZERO votes in the Senate all week on COVID-19 bills @SenateDems will force action today on a bill from @SenatorCardin and me to provide additional much-needed transparency and oversight of how programs for small biz are working and who is benefitting" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: After the appearance of more than 1.1 million cases of COVID-19 and more than 67,000 deaths, the U.S. still lacks a national testing strategy to reliably and consistently test patients nationwide. You need to release and implement a national testing plan NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 5, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Morelle announce $36.3 million in emergency funding for Rochester Finger Lakes Region Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Wyden Calls for Greater Support for Students With Disabilities in Upcoming COVID-19 Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 5, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
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