| Nov. 25, 2019
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Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi Announce Over $238K In Federal Funding To Help Combat The Opioid Epidemic In The Southern Tier
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 3884, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2019
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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House Judiciary Passes MORE Act to Decriminalize Marijuana at Federal Level
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Brett Giroir, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Following this year's heartbreaking, opioid-poisoning death of Rochester infant, Schumer stands with Maisie Gillan's parents & calls on FDA to use new powers granted in Schumer-backed law, requiring all drug companies to use safer blister packaging for opioids ASAP
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Chairman Nadler Announces Markup of the MORE Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Tonko, McKinley Push Addiction Treatment Access with New Bill
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Nov. 17, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Schumer: "Dollar' bargain stores--across NYC & LI--are stocking cheap, dangerous Chinese-made over-the-counter drugs that could make you sick, or worse; senator demands Fed crackdown on China's ability to ship those drugs here in the first place & for bargain stores to toss any questionable drugs immediately
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 9, 2019
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Tweet - "The crack cocaine epidemic once ravaged large parts of Brooklyn. But a resilient community remained and turned things around. Gentrification and displacement now threaten these neighborhoods. We must confront this EXISTENTIAL THREAT with the fierce urgency of now."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency - Schumer: As Orange County industrial hemp industry booms, lack of access to traditional financial services for hemp hinders growth & economic potential; surrounded by Orange County hemp farmers, senator urges Feds to issue new guidance to better harvest potential of versatile and valuable crop for Hudson Valley growers & producers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Amid Delay, Senator Kaine Urges Trump Administration to Prioritize Children's Health and Keep Promise to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Schumer reveals: Stalled Fed guidance & unanswered questions on CBD has Upstate hemp farmers missing out on budding industry; senator calls on FDA to clarify & implement CBD regs ASAP to spur growth of new job-creating industry Upstate and protect consumers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority of the United States Senate - Capito, Manchin Lead Bipartisan Effort to Extend Funding for Community Health Centers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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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"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 835, the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act of 2019
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency - Schumer: Growth of rapidly-emerging industrial hemp industry in Rochester-Finger Lakes region & WNY hindered by lack of access to traditional financial services for the crop; senator urges Feds to issue new guidance to better harvest potential of versatile and valuable crop
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 25, 2019
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Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019
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Rep. Gregory Meeks
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. James Carroll, Dir. of the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy - Schumer announces, after extensive advocacy, "High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area" designation for Oswego County, with crime fighting resources coming to area--HIDTA designation brings additional aid to fight opioid scourge & help disrupt trafficking
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Tweet - "Like so many communities in Upstate New York, Oswego County has been hammered by drug trafficking & opioids That's why I fought for this designation that will provide law enforcement additional resources, manpower, & intelligence to thwart trafficking"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 22, 2019
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Tweet - "Going after fentanyl traffickers is vital to stopping the flow of illicit opioids killing Americans I introduced the bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act to help stop this flood of illegal drugs We have to stay tough on traffickers in places like China"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 29, 2019
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Velázquez Bill Would Help Cannabis Firms Secure Insurance
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 23, 2019
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Nadler & Harris Introduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 11, 2019
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Tweet - "The foundation of marijuana policy in America is inherently racist. FACTS. Time. To. Decriminalize."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| July 10, 2019
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Hearing of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Remarks of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on "Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform"
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 10, 2019
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Chairman Nadler Statement for the Subcommittee Hearing on "Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform"
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 3, 2019
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On a Personal Phone Call With New CEO of Canopy Growth, Schumer Secures Commitment From New Leadership That 125M Investment in the Souther Tier Remains Unaffected; Senator Says Project Remains Untouched & Canopy Will Still Bring First-Ever Hemp Industrial Park & Hundreds of Jobs To Broome County
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 1, 2019
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Tweet - "China is the world's largest producer of illicit fentanyl. We must hold them accountable for their role in the trade & trafficking of this deadly drug. Our Senate-passed, bipartisan sanctions bill does that. It's time for the House to take it up ASAP."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 1, 2019
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With Hundreds of Millions on The Line & Chance to Finally Put a Major Dent in Opioid Epidemic on Li, Schumer Makes Case for Swift Passage of Bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act; Bill Will Hold China Accountable for Illicit Trafficking on Li, Similar to Russia Sanctions, & Help Support Li Law Enforcement Along the Way
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 28, 2019
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Schumer Announces, Following Major Push, Bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act Passes Senate; First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill Will Hold China Accountable for Illicit Trafficking, Similar to Russia Sanctions; Also Comes with More Tools for Law Enforcement
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 27, 2019
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Rubio Praises Senate Passage of Bipartisan Anti-Opioid Measure to Sanction Chinese-Origin Fentanyl Traffickers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 20, 2019
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat Secures Additional Funding for Caribbean Security in House Appropriations Bill
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| June 20, 2019
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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| June 20, 2019
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Brown Secures China Fentanyl Sanctions in Key Defense Bill
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 19, 2019
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Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velazquez, Hearing on Unlocking Potential: Small Businesses in the Cannabis Industry
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| June 19, 2019
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Committee Holds Hearing on Role of Small Businesses in Cannabis Sector
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| June 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Call on DOJ and DHS to Stop Implementation of Guidance Denying Citizenship Over Cannabis-related Activities
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 11, 2019
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Letter to Chris Pilkerton, Acting Administrator and General Counsel of the Small Business Administration - Golden, Velázquez Press SBA to Revise Financial Assistance Policy for Marijuana-Related Businesses
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| June 4, 2019
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Tweet - "Relief for marijuana businesses is important--but we need decriminalization at the federal level, #CJreform, opportunity for minority & women-owned small businesses That's what my bill with @RepJeffries does Congress should not enact banking reforms alone & think the job is done"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2019
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Casey Introduces Bill to Provide Financial Relief to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Due to Opioid Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 29, 2019
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Gillibrand Joins Casey To Introduce Bill To Support Family Members Raising Children Due To Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "The bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act would devote $600 million to cracking down on opioid trafficking. Because from October 2017 to 2018, the opioid epidemic took over 47,000 lives in America. We must work to end it. Now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 10, 2019
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Tweet - "It's time to decriminalize marijuana. And the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act is a critical first step."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 9, 2019
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Tweet - "Here's @RepJeffries and me, In Brooklyn, On Reintroducing the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, Which will decriminalize marijuana at the federal level."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 9, 2019
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Tweet - "You're going to want to make sure your friends see this: It's #SmallBusinessWeek, and @RepJeffries and I are reintroducing the Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act. This will help level the economic playing field for women- and minority-owned businesses."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 2, 2019
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Stefanik Co-Leads the Opioid Workforce Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 2, 2019
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Lawmakers Unveil Groundbreaking Addiction Treatment Reform Bill
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| May 2, 2019
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Kuster, Schneider, Brooks, Stefanik Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Train More Doctors to Combat Opioid Epidemic
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| May 2, 2019
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Rose, Hill, Brindisi, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Fentanyl Shipments, Hold Chinese Government Accountable
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 30, 2019
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Tweet - "From @60Minutes: Watch how China's fentanyl traffickers brazenly ship to the US without consequence 47,000 Americans died from opioid overdose in 2017 Our bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act would sanction these actors & hold China's government to account"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 20, 2019
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Tweet - "Last year, I introduced the Marijuana Freedom & Opportunity Act. It would end federal prohibition & provide opportunities for minority-owned businesses & communities to benefit from de-criminalization. I'll re-introduce it with a special new cosponsor when Congress re-convenes."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 19, 2019
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $86 Million In Federal Funding For Columbia University To Work With Hard Hit Ny Counties To Combat Spiking Opioid Epidemic Deaths
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 7, 2019
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Schumer Reveals: Chinese Traffickers' Opioid Assembly Line Relies on JFK's Mail Processing Facility & USPS to Keep Rolling; Illicit Drugs that Escape Detection at JFK End up On the Streets of NYC & LI; Senator Pushes New & Needed Fed Funds to Add Detectors, Other Protections at JFK that Put a Wrench in China's Supply Chain & Complement New Sanctions
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 4, 2019
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Brown Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill to Hold China Accountable On Commitment to Crack Down On Manufacturers & Traffickers of Lethal Opioids Ravaging U.S. Communities
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 4, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, we are working across the aisle to announce the first legislation to create powerful sanction tools to target illicit fentanyl producers in China, Mexico, & worldwide That's because we agree on a very important thing: Combating the opioid epidemic"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 28, 2019
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Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole - Congressman Rose Leads Push to Increase Funding for Opioid Treatment, Prevention Efforts
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 18, 2019
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As the Opioid Crisis Continues to Plague the Capital Region, with Over 224 Opioid Deaths Since 2016, Schumer Launches Push for Cutting-Edge Technology to Aid Police Departments in Quickly & Effectively Identifying Lethal Drugs Like Fentanyl; Senator Says Congress Should Immediately Pass New Bipartisan Bill to Help Local Pd's Pay for High-Tech Tool
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 15, 2019
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Gardner, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis by Limiting Prescriptions to Seven Days
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 10, 2019
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Schumer Urges Outgoing FDA Commish To Ensure Ban On Kid-Friendly E-Cig Flavors Within Month--Before He Leaves; Plans Are In Jeopardy After His Departure; E-Cig Use Among NYC/LI Kids Surging
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 5, 2019
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Smith Introduces New Legislation to Combat Deadly Chinese Fentanyl
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Feb. 28, 2019
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Booker, Lee, Khanna Introduce Landmark Marijuana Justice Bill
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 16, 2018
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Opioid Epidemic
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Rep. Claudia Tenney
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| Oct. 31, 2018
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Tweet - "The Republican health care agenda? It would mean cutting coverage for critical care like mental health treatment, substance abuse care for things like opioid addiction, and maternity care."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 29, 2018
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Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 29, 2018
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President Trump Signs Tenney's Bill, Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act into Law
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Rep. Claudia Tenney
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| Oct. 29, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Oct. 28, 2018
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CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Political Polarization
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Oct. 24, 2018
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Stefanik-Backed Package to Fight the Opioid Epidemic to be Signed into Law Today
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Oct. 23, 2018
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Schumer: Deploying New Tech Across The Hudson Valley Could Be A Game-Changer To Keep Police Officers Safe And Protect From Lethal Fentanyl OD's
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 19, 2018
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Schumer: Deploying New Tech Across The Mohawk Valley Could Be A Game-Changer To Keep Police Officers Safe And Protect From Lethal Fentanyl OD's
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 3, 2018
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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney's Bill, Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act Passes Senate, Headed to President's Desk
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Rep. Claudia Tenney
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| Sept. 28, 2018
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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney's Bill, Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act, Headed to President's Desk
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Rep. Claudia Tenney
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| Sept. 28, 2018
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Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Sept. 28, 2018
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Tonko Announces Four Priority Bills Included in Final Opioid Package
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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House Passes Appropriations, Government Funding Package
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Tonko, Luján Addiction Treatment Bill Included in Opioid Package Agreement
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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