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Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The injunction confirms President Trump's national emergency declaration to steal funds from military families to build a wall he promised Mexico would pay for was, and is, an outrageous power grab by a president who refuses to respect the constitutional separation of powers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Proud the annual defense bill will provide all federal employees 12 weeks paid parental leave 2 million employees won't have to choose caring for a newborn or putting food on the table I've fought for this for a long time I'll keep fighting to make this a reality for everyone" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce national defense bill expected to pass next week authorizes $40m+ in funding for new top-priority railhead and UAV hangar at Fort Drum; senators say projects would modernize base infrastructure, enhance readiness Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Tonko Decries Removal of NDAA Provisions Addressing PFAS Rep. Paul Tonko
Dec. 10, 2019 Gillibrand Provision To Ensure Military Installations Receive Local Dairy, Fruits, And Vegetables Included In Final NDAA Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to secure paid parental leave for the 114,000 New York federal employees. The defense authorization bill expected to pass this week will provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all 2 million federal workers. And I will keep working to secure this benefit for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Schumer secures paid parental leave for +114,000 New York Fed employees in final defense authorization bill; expected to pass congress this week, 12 weeks paid parental leave for all +2 million fed workers across the nation for the first time in U.S. history Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Following Release Of Afghanistan Papers, Gillibrand Calls For Senate To Hold Hearings For Complete Review Of Afghanistan Strategy Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 5, 2019 Schumer announces, 3+ years since PFOS discovery in Newburgh water & after endless delays & foot-dragging, installation of Schumer-secured filtration system, the first interim remedial measure, is finally complete; senator says today marks first step in finally restoring safe, clean drinking water in Newburgh Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2019 New York Daily News - Senator Gillibrand: We Need A New War Powers Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Schumer announces Stewart Air National Guard base named finalist for new state-of-the-art aeromedical evacuation squadron; senator calls Stewart the ideal home for essential new mission Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019 Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Push, Stewart Air National Guard Is A Finalist To Host A New Air National Guard Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Legislation to protect our elections needs to be included in the defense authorization bill. Defending our democracy is at the core of our nation's defense. But at the moment it is being blocked by @SenateMajLdr McConnell and Senate Republicans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "It is incomprehensible to me that, at the moment, @SenateMajLdr McConnell and Senate Republicans are opposing the inclusion of election security measures in the annual defense bill." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2019 Tweet - "We are fighting hard to push for family leave for all federal workers in the annual defense authorization bill. That would help more than 2 million Americans and their families." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019 Schumer statement on Army ceasing effort to alter energy contract with ReEnergy; senator says contract supports good-paying jobs, ensures Fort Drum will remain an energy-independent military installation Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019 Gillibrand Visits Troops In Afghanistan And Kuwait For Thanksgiving, Calls On Congress To Take On Leadership And Support Our Service Members Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 26, 2019 Gillibrand Statement On Army's Renewable Energy Project Staying In Fort Drum Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 26, 2019 Stefanik Announces Fort Drum Continues to Lead in Energy Resiliency Rep. Elise Stefanik
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the Untied States - Speier Letter Objecting to Pardon of War Criminals Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 As critical defense authorization bill nears completion, Schumer launches major new effort to include full slate of provisions to protect NY'ers from scourge of toxic PFAS contamination; senator says New yYorkers in Newburgh, Hoosick Falls, Long Island, & beyond need stronger laws to clean-up toxic PFAS pollution Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "We know that Putin interfered in our 2016 elections. We know that he is going to do it again. We need the NDAA to send an unmistakable message to President Putin and other foreign actors that we will not tolerate any interference in our elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "We know that Putin interfered in our elections in 2016. And we know Putin is doing it again. So why, @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell? Why are you blocking tough sanctions on foreign nations like Russia who interfere in our elections from being including in the NDAA?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "This new assessment from @DefenseIntel confirms many of our worst fears: Pres. Trump's precipitous withdrawal of troops from northern Syria gave ISIS a lifeline. And we still don't have a plan from him for how he will ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Introduction of A Bill to Prohibit the Department of Defense From Deploying Strategic Assets of the United States in the Republic of Turkey Rep. Grace Meng
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Secretary @EsperDoD: The Pentagon must protect whistleblowers from reprisals Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper, & whistleblowers like them are standing up for the Constitution they swore an oath to defend They are patriots" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Meng Expresses Concern with Trump Administration Negotiations Over Military Cost-Sharing Agreement with South Korea Rep. Grace Meng
Nov. 13, 2019 Gillibrand Introduces Landmark Legislation To Restore Congress's Role Over The Nation's War Powers And Finally Put An End To Forever Wars Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 8, 2019 Schumer announces, following his efforts, Rome Lab will be DOD's #1 rep on the quantum economic development consortium; senator says Rome Lab's quantum capabilities will spur innovation in emerging field Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "A bill meant to provide resources for our troops & their families steals money from them for Pres. Trump's border wall. Of course, @SenateGOP has resorted to bogus attacks, accusing Democrats of delaying a pay raise for our troops even though it's safe." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans are accusing Democrats of holding up the appropriations process. But the truth is, the only "delay" is because Republicans insist on taking money from our military to spend on a border wall and won't sit down with Democrats to negotiate. That's it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Engel Demands Answers on the Misuse of U.S. Weapons in Yemen Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "By voting not to override President @realDonaldTrump's veto of the resolution to terminate his emergency declaration: Senate Republicans are essentially condoning President Trump's violation of the Separation of Powers and weakening Congress' power of the purse." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, the United States Military carried air strikes to destroy what only a few ago had been the headquarters of the American campaign to destroy ISIS in Syria. Nothing more encapsulates the failure of President Trump's decision to stand aside for Erdogan." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "While President @realDonaldTrump was having another rally, it was great to catch up with General Mattis--the Meryl Streep of Generals." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019 Tweet - "To Defense Secretary @EsperDOD: Afghanistan is reported to be responsible for 90% of the world's heroin supply, helping to fuel the global opioid crisis Stop diverting funds from counterdrug and anti-Taliban funds to pay for President Trump's unnecessary, expensive border wall" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Senate Democratic Leaders Call Out Trump Administration For National Security Risks Of Diverting Anti-Taliban Funds To Border Walls Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Hearing of the Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Stefanik, Hearing on Resiliency of Military Installations to Emerging Threats Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 13, 2019 Tweet - "The @USNavy was created 244 years ago today. On behalf of a grateful nation, Bravo Zulu to all of our sailors standing watch around the world." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump cannot take money from our military and their families for his border wall. Period." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 11, 2019 Tweet - "This is outrageous. @realDonaldTrump needs to explain immediately why he betrayed the Kurds and why his buddy Erdogan is reportedly threatening our forces! Sec. Esper, Gen. Milley, & Gen. McKenzie must come ASAP to publicly answer questions from Senators" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Requests Information on President Trump's Decision to Withdraw U.S. Troops From Syria Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Menendez announces Coast Guard will pursue permanent marine restrictions to ease stress on portal bridge, pain for commuters Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's decision in Syria is reckless and irresponsible. It green lights Iran to form a land bridge and target Israel. Kurds in Northern Syria could be wiped out. ISIS may rise again. Did Turkey promise the President dirt on a political opponent?" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 2, 2019 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Grijalva and Members of Congress Urge Secretary Pompeo to Support Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Guatemala Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Oct. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Donovan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, the Hon. Scott Rice, Lt. Gen. of the U.S. Air Force, and the Hon. Rick Cotton, Executive Dir. of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey - Schumer reveals: Bureaucratic red tape has held up vital PFOS filtration system at recreation pond for months; senator urges Air Force, Air National Guard & Port Authority to iron out issues--ASAP--finally implement critical remediation measures & start cleaning up the mess DOD made Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 26, 2019 Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Termination of National Emergency Declared By the President on February 2019 Rep. Joe Morelle
Sept. 26, 2019 Schumer announces Lockheed Martin wins major contract for next generation of army's "Sentinel A4" radar program; senator says radar contract could be the largest in local plant's history Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 26, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, James Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Mac Thornberry, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, and Jack Reed, Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member - Congressmen Don Young and Jimmy Panetta Lead Letter Urging Retention of Critical NDAA Anti-Hunger Provision for Military Families Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "This is big news: 11 Senate Republicans just joined Democrats to again vote to stop President @realDonaldTrump from ignoring Congress and raiding funds for our service members and their families for his unnecessary, ineffective border wall that he promised Mexico would pay for." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "You're right that our service members and their families shouldn't be punished, @SenateMajLdr McConnell. So why didn't you vote with us to stop @realDonaldTrump from raiding funds for them when Congress wouldn't give him money for his wall he promised Mexico would pay for?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday--all GOP Senators agreed Trump admin was wrong to withhold the whistleblower complaint from Congress Today--they can stand up to his attempt to ignore Congress & vote to stop the national emergency declaration he's using to take funds from military families for his wall" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "As we vote today on @realDonaldTrump ignoring Congress with his national emergency declaration: Every Republican Senator faces a choice of whether or not to defend our service members & their families, of whether or not to defend this chamber's undeniable constitutional powers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Remember: Congress explicitly rejected @realDonaldTrump's request for border wall funding. Now he is trying to go around Congress, taking $3.6 billion from our service members and their families. Tomorrow, my GOP colleagues will again have the opportunity to take a stand." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Will Senate Republicans vote to defend our troops, their families, and children? Or will they continue to turn a blind eye as this President tries to go around Congress and take $3.6 billion from our service members and families for his expensive, ineffective border wall?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "As early as tomorrow, the Senate will vote on terminating @realDonaldTrump's national emergency declaration, which he has used to raid funds from our military to build a border wall. A wall he promised Mexico would pay for. Not taxpayers. Not American troops and their families." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "If Republicans stand with @realDonaldTrump when we vote on stopping his national emergency declaration: They'll be supporting his taking money from our military for his border wall. Many GOP Senators have military installations with projects in their states that would suffer." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2019 During personal meeting with secretary of the Air Force nominee, Barbara Barrett, Schumer pushes to get shovels in the ground on new Rome lab perimeter fence; senator says Air Force must get project underway ASAP to enhance security at world-class defense lab Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2019 In personal meeting with secretary of Air Force nominee, Schumer advocates for crown jewel of Southern Tier economy, combat rescue helicopter program; senator urges no cuts to essential chopper program that saves lives on the battlefield and keeps thousands of Lockheed Martin Owego employees on the job Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans will be forced to vote this week on @realDonaldTrump's emergency declaration, which he is using to steal money from the military to fund a border wall that he promised Mexico would pay for." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 23, 2019 Letter to Glenn A. Fine, Principal Deputy Inspector General - Rep. Grijalva Leads Members of Congress in Letter Demanding Investigation into Trump's Use of Troops at the Southern Border Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Pentagon just warned of dire outcomes if the money to fund military projects is not provided and goes instead to @realDonaldTrump's ineffective, expensive border wall. Without this funding, the safety and education of military personnel and their families will be at risk." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019 Stefanik Named Conferee for FY2020 NDAA Rep. Elise Stefanik
Sept. 18, 2019 Tonko Selected Among Colleagues to Negotiate Defense Bill Between House and Senate Rep. Paul Tonko
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Exactly." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "No surprise: stealing $3.6 billion from the Department of Defense for an ineffective, expensive southern border wall weakens America's national security and puts the health, safety and education of military personnel and their families lives at risk." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump's Pentagon is right: This ineffective border wall is expensive." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: @realDonaldTrump is RAIDING money from projects, including schools, that support military families and local economies to fund his border wall. The wall he promised Mexico would pay for. And the majority of @SenateGOP is A-OK with that." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "What Democrats are asking for is to make sure service members and their families are not paying the bill for an expensive, ineffective border wall--a wall that @realDonaldTrump promised Mexico would pay for." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Why are you putting @USAirForce readiness at risk to pay for your expensive, ineffective, vanity border wall? Enough. Stop the cuts." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The injunction confirms President Trump's national emergency declaration to steal funds from military families to build a wall he promised Mexico would pay for was, and is, an outrageous power grab by a president who refuses to respect the constitutional separation of powers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Proud the annual defense bill will provide all federal employees 12 weeks paid parental leave 2 million employees won't have to choose caring for a newborn or putting food on the table I've fought for this for a long time I'll keep fighting to make this a reality for everyone" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand announce national defense bill expected to pass next week authorizes $40m+ in funding for new top-priority railhead and UAV hangar at Fort Drum; senators say projects would modernize base infrastructure, enhance readiness Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Tonko Decries Removal of NDAA Provisions Addressing PFAS Rep.Paul Tonko
Dec. 10, 2019 Gillibrand Provision To Ensure Military Installations Receive Local Dairy, Fruits, And Vegetables Included In Final NDAA Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to secure paid parental leave for the 114,000 New York federal employees. The defense authorization bill expected to pass this week will provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all 2 million federal workers. And I will keep working to secure this benefit for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Schumer secures paid parental leave for +114,000 New York Fed employees in final defense authorization bill; expected to pass congress this week, 12 weeks paid parental leave for all +2 million fed workers across the nation for the first time in U.S. history Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Following Release Of Afghanistan Papers, Gillibrand Calls For Senate To Hold Hearings For Complete Review Of Afghanistan Strategy Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 5, 2019 Schumer announces, 3+ years since PFOS discovery in Newburgh water & after endless delays & foot-dragging, installation of Schumer-secured filtration system, the first interim remedial measure, is finally complete; senator says today marks first step in finally restoring safe, clean drinking water in Newburgh Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 5, 2019 New York Daily News - Senator Gillibrand: We Need A New War Powers Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Schumer announces Stewart Air National Guard base named finalist for new state-of-the-art aeromedical evacuation squadron; senator calls Stewart the ideal home for essential new mission Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019 Gillibrand Announces That Following Her Push, Stewart Air National Guard Is A Finalist To Host A New Air National Guard Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Legislation to protect our elections needs to be included in the defense authorization bill. Defending our democracy is at the core of our nation's defense. But at the moment it is being blocked by @SenateMajLdr McConnell and Senate Republicans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "It is incomprehensible to me that, at the moment, @SenateMajLdr McConnell and Senate Republicans are opposing the inclusion of election security measures in the annual defense bill." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2019 Tweet - "We are fighting hard to push for family leave for all federal workers in the annual defense authorization bill. That would help more than 2 million Americans and their families." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019 Schumer statement on Army ceasing effort to alter energy contract with ReEnergy; senator says contract supports good-paying jobs, ensures Fort Drum will remain an energy-independent military installation Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019 Gillibrand Visits Troops In Afghanistan And Kuwait For Thanksgiving, Calls On Congress To Take On Leadership And Support Our Service Members Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 26, 2019 Gillibrand Statement On Army's Renewable Energy Project Staying In Fort Drum Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 26, 2019 Stefanik Announces Fort Drum Continues to Lead in Energy Resiliency Rep.Elise Stefanik
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the Untied States - Speier Letter Objecting to Pardon of War Criminals Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 As critical defense authorization bill nears completion, Schumer launches major new effort to include full slate of provisions to protect NY'ers from scourge of toxic PFAS contamination; senator says New yYorkers in Newburgh, Hoosick Falls, Long Island, & beyond need stronger laws to clean-up toxic PFAS pollution Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "We know that Putin interfered in our 2016 elections. We know that he is going to do it again. We need the NDAA to send an unmistakable message to President Putin and other foreign actors that we will not tolerate any interference in our elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "We know that Putin interfered in our elections in 2016. And we know Putin is doing it again. So why, @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell? Why are you blocking tough sanctions on foreign nations like Russia who interfere in our elections from being including in the NDAA?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "This new assessment from @DefenseIntel confirms many of our worst fears: Pres. Trump's precipitous withdrawal of troops from northern Syria gave ISIS a lifeline. And we still don't have a plan from him for how he will ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2019 Introduction of A Bill to Prohibit the Department of Defense From Deploying Strategic Assets of the United States in the Republic of Turkey Rep.Grace Meng
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Secretary @EsperDoD: The Pentagon must protect whistleblowers from reprisals Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper, & whistleblowers like them are standing up for the Constitution they swore an oath to defend They are patriots" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Meng Expresses Concern with Trump Administration Negotiations Over Military Cost-Sharing Agreement with South Korea Rep.Grace Meng
Nov. 13, 2019 Gillibrand Introduces Landmark Legislation To Restore Congress's Role Over The Nation's War Powers And Finally Put An End To Forever Wars Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 8, 2019 Schumer announces, following his efforts, Rome Lab will be DOD's #1 rep on the quantum economic development consortium; senator says Rome Lab's quantum capabilities will spur innovation in emerging field Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "A bill meant to provide resources for our troops & their families steals money from them for Pres. Trump's border wall. Of course, @SenateGOP has resorted to bogus attacks, accusing Democrats of delaying a pay raise for our troops even though it's safe." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans are accusing Democrats of holding up the appropriations process. But the truth is, the only "delay" is because Republicans insist on taking money from our military to spend on a border wall and won't sit down with Democrats to negotiate. That's it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 29, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 27, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Engel Demands Answers on the Misuse of U.S. Weapons in Yemen Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "By voting not to override President @realDonaldTrump's veto of the resolution to terminate his emergency declaration: Senate Republicans are essentially condoning President Trump's violation of the Separation of Powers and weakening Congress' power of the purse." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, the United States Military carried air strikes to destroy what only a few ago had been the headquarters of the American campaign to destroy ISIS in Syria. Nothing more encapsulates the failure of President Trump's decision to stand aside for Erdogan." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "While President @realDonaldTrump was having another rally, it was great to catch up with General Mattis--the Meryl Streep of Generals." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019 Tweet - "To Defense Secretary @EsperDOD: Afghanistan is reported to be responsible for 90% of the world's heroin supply, helping to fuel the global opioid crisis Stop diverting funds from counterdrug and anti-Taliban funds to pay for President Trump's unnecessary, expensive border wall" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Senate Democratic Leaders Call Out Trump Administration For National Security Risks Of Diverting Anti-Taliban Funds To Border Walls Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Hearing of the Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Stefanik, Hearing on Resiliency of Military Installations to Emerging Threats Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 13, 2019 Tweet - "The @USNavy was created 244 years ago today. On behalf of a grateful nation, Bravo Zulu to all of our sailors standing watch around the world." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump cannot take money from our military and their families for his border wall. Period." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 11, 2019 Tweet - "This is outrageous. @realDonaldTrump needs to explain immediately why he betrayed the Kurds and why his buddy Erdogan is reportedly threatening our forces! Sec. Esper, Gen. Milley, & Gen. McKenzie must come ASAP to publicly answer questions from Senators" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Requests Information on President Trump's Decision to Withdraw U.S. Troops From Syria Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Menendez announces Coast Guard will pursue permanent marine restrictions to ease stress on portal bridge, pain for commuters Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Trump's decision in Syria is reckless and irresponsible. It green lights Iran to form a land bridge and target Israel. Kurds in Northern Syria could be wiped out. ISIS may rise again. Did Turkey promise the President dirt on a political opponent?" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Oct. 2, 2019 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Grijalva and Members of Congress Urge Secretary Pompeo to Support Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Guatemala Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Oct. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Donovan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, the Hon. Scott Rice, Lt. Gen. of the U.S. Air Force, and the Hon. Rick Cotton, Executive Dir. of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey - Schumer reveals: Bureaucratic red tape has held up vital PFOS filtration system at recreation pond for months; senator urges Air Force, Air National Guard & Port Authority to iron out issues--ASAP--finally implement critical remediation measures & start cleaning up the mess DOD made Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 26, 2019 Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Termination of National Emergency Declared By the President on February 2019 Rep.Joe Morelle
Sept. 26, 2019 Schumer announces Lockheed Martin wins major contract for next generation of army's "Sentinel A4" radar program; senator says radar contract could be the largest in local plant's history Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 26, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, James Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Mac Thornberry, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, and Jack Reed, Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member - Congressmen Don Young and Jimmy Panetta Lead Letter Urging Retention of Critical NDAA Anti-Hunger Provision for Military Families Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "This is big news: 11 Senate Republicans just joined Democrats to again vote to stop President @realDonaldTrump from ignoring Congress and raiding funds for our service members and their families for his unnecessary, ineffective border wall that he promised Mexico would pay for." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "You're right that our service members and their families shouldn't be punished, @SenateMajLdr McConnell. So why didn't you vote with us to stop @realDonaldTrump from raiding funds for them when Congress wouldn't give him money for his wall he promised Mexico would pay for?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday--all GOP Senators agreed Trump admin was wrong to withhold the whistleblower complaint from Congress Today--they can stand up to his attempt to ignore Congress & vote to stop the national emergency declaration he's using to take funds from military families for his wall" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "As we vote today on @realDonaldTrump ignoring Congress with his national emergency declaration: Every Republican Senator faces a choice of whether or not to defend our service members & their families, of whether or not to defend this chamber's undeniable constitutional powers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Remember: Congress explicitly rejected @realDonaldTrump's request for border wall funding. Now he is trying to go around Congress, taking $3.6 billion from our service members and their families. Tomorrow, my GOP colleagues will again have the opportunity to take a stand." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Will Senate Republicans vote to defend our troops, their families, and children? Or will they continue to turn a blind eye as this President tries to go around Congress and take $3.6 billion from our service members and families for his expensive, ineffective border wall?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "As early as tomorrow, the Senate will vote on terminating @realDonaldTrump's national emergency declaration, which he has used to raid funds from our military to build a border wall. A wall he promised Mexico would pay for. Not taxpayers. Not American troops and their families." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "If Republicans stand with @realDonaldTrump when we vote on stopping his national emergency declaration: They'll be supporting his taking money from our military for his border wall. Many GOP Senators have military installations with projects in their states that would suffer." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2019 During personal meeting with secretary of the Air Force nominee, Barbara Barrett, Schumer pushes to get shovels in the ground on new Rome lab perimeter fence; senator says Air Force must get project underway ASAP to enhance security at world-class defense lab Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2019 In personal meeting with secretary of Air Force nominee, Schumer advocates for crown jewel of Southern Tier economy, combat rescue helicopter program; senator urges no cuts to essential chopper program that saves lives on the battlefield and keeps thousands of Lockheed Martin Owego employees on the job Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans will be forced to vote this week on @realDonaldTrump's emergency declaration, which he is using to steal money from the military to fund a border wall that he promised Mexico would pay for." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 23, 2019 Letter to Glenn A. Fine, Principal Deputy Inspector General - Rep. Grijalva Leads Members of Congress in Letter Demanding Investigation into Trump's Use of Troops at the Southern Border Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Pentagon just warned of dire outcomes if the money to fund military projects is not provided and goes instead to @realDonaldTrump's ineffective, expensive border wall. Without this funding, the safety and education of military personnel and their families will be at risk." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019 Stefanik Named Conferee for FY2020 NDAA Rep.Elise Stefanik
Sept. 18, 2019 Tonko Selected Among Colleagues to Negotiate Defense Bill Between House and Senate Rep.Paul Tonko
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Exactly." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "No surprise: stealing $3.6 billion from the Department of Defense for an ineffective, expensive southern border wall weakens America's national security and puts the health, safety and education of military personnel and their families lives at risk." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump's Pentagon is right: This ineffective border wall is expensive." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: @realDonaldTrump is RAIDING money from projects, including schools, that support military families and local economies to fund his border wall. The wall he promised Mexico would pay for. And the majority of @SenateGOP is A-OK with that." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "What Democrats are asking for is to make sure service members and their families are not paying the bill for an expensive, ineffective border wall--a wall that @realDonaldTrump promised Mexico would pay for." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Why are you putting @USAirForce readiness at risk to pay for your expensive, ineffective, vanity border wall? Enough. Stop the cuts." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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