| March 25, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 80 House Members Urge Leadership to Include Water Shutoff Prohibition in COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Pressley, Colleagues Oppose Any Bailout of Oil and Gas Industry in Coronavirus Stimulus Package
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, the Senate will vote on the Trump administration's nomination of James Danly to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. But Mr. Danly lacks the experience of past nominees and has deep ties to the energy industry that FERC is supposed to regulate!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "On economic relief, our priority should be people and families--not corporate interests Targeted measures to give working families flexibility & support as we combat coronavirus NOT bailing out the oil & gas industry NOT de-regulating the banking industry NOT a corporate tax cut"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Americans are worried about whether they can get tested for coronavirus. Americans are worried about whether they'll have enough sick days. But the Trump administration is worried about bailing out big oil?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 2, 2020
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Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019--Motion to Proceed
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats want to use amendments to the energy bill to make real progress on climate change. Few pieces of legislation offer more opportunity for progress than those that concern our energy policy. We cannot miss our chance to make meaningful progress on climate."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Yesterday, I called on FERC not to undermine New York's climate and clean energy goals But FERC has become a wholly-owned GOP subsidiary, doing the bidding of the biggest polluters Democrats will not stop fighting to seriously tackle the climate crisis"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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House Science Committee Adopts Tonko Energy Innovation Amendments
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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House Science Committee Adopts Tonko Energy Innovation Amendments
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Soto, Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders, Merkley Unveil Bill to Ban Fracking Nationwide
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee - Durbin, Democrat Colleagues Call For Action On Energy Tax Policy
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "We should create jobs and revitalize auto manufacturing by investing in the next generation of clean car tech. It's just what my Clean Cars for America plan would do. But President Trump is breaking his commitment to American workers by trying to gut these programs. #TrumpBudget"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Reps. Andy Levin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Transformative Bill to Create Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Jan. 31, 2020
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Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Lead First-Ever Bill to Ban Fracking Nationwide
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Jan. 31, 2020
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Tonko Announces Capital Region Clean Energy Innovator as Guest for 2020 State of the Union
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Letter to Jaime Dimon, CEO and President of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Michael Corbat, CEO of Citigroup, Inc., Michael Roberts, President and CEO of HSBC North America Holdings, Inc., Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Richard Fairbank, Chairman and CEO of Capital One Financial Corp., William Demchak, Chairman, President, and CEO of PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Greg Braca, President and CEO of TD Bank, and Charles Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo & Co. - Van Hollen Joins Heinrich, Democratic Colleagues in Urging Top U.S. Banks to Not Finance Arctic Drilling
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon Neil Chatterjee, Chairman, the Hon. Richard Glick, Commissioner, and the Hon. Bernard McNamee, Commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - House Democrats Condemn FERC Attack on Clean Energy Economy
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Jan. 28, 2020
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E&C Leaders Release Draft Clean Future Act Legislative Text to Achieve a 100 Percent Clean Economy
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary for the Department of the Interior - 48 House Members in Calling on Interior Dept. to Maintain Artic Wilderness Protections
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Jan. 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kristine Svinicki, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey call on Feds to extend comment period for Indian Point transfer; Reps say 30 days isn't nearly enough to ensure thousands of NY'ers impacted by Indian Point's closure have their voices heard
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Jan. 22, 2020
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Tweet - "The PJM is right. FERC needs to reverse course on this terrible rule that will exacerbate climate change and discourage clean energy. FERC should stop bowing to the demands of special interests and act like the independent agency it's supposed to be."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal Leads 47 House Members In Calling On Interior Dept To Maintain Arctic Wilderness Protections
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Jan. 9, 2020
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Tonko Electric Vehicle Charging Bill Advances in House
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Bipartisan Tech-Neutral Tax Credit to Incentivize New Clean Energy Sources, Combat Climate Change Introduced in House
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Lawmakers Unveil Ambitious New Plan to Combat Climate Crisis
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "Why is the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission trying to make renewable sources of energy more expensive for Americans in our largest power grid? This is unacceptable. This is not how to fight the climate crisis. We will fight this."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 19, 2019
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their push, $80 million in funding for Rochester laser lab in just-passed bi-partisan appropriations bill
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2019
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After years long battle, Schumer, Gillibrand secure +$75 million in Fed funding for West Valley Demonstration Project clean up in just-unveiled spending package; neglected program has posed health & environmental threat
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 12, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Udall, Senators Urge Stronger Methane Limits in Senate Pipeline Legislation
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and the Hon. Ronald Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee - Heinrich Pushes For Clean Energy Tax Extenders
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 6, 2019
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Stefanik Cosponsors Bill to Provide Tax Credits for Biomass Heating Appliances
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 6, 2019
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Tonko, Fortenberry & Lee Unveil Bill to Streamline Permitting for Residential Clean Energy Systems
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Nov. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "This is serious, and it can't wait. That's why Democrats are fighting to bring these policies to #ActOnClimate to the Senate floor immediately. From my new #CleanCars plan to preserving our climate for future generations. #ClimateFriday"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "RT if you agree it is long past time to #ActOnClimate. From my new #CleanCars plan to preserving our climate for future generations: Democrats are fighting to bring these policies to the Senate floor. NOW."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Gillibrand Statement On Army's Renewable Energy Project Staying In Fort Drum
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Stefanik Announces Fort Drum Continues to Lead in Energy Resiliency
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "Yet another blaring alarm that we need to fight climate change on all fronts. From my new #CleanCars plan to preserving our climate for future generations: Democrats are fighting to bring these policies to the Senate floor. NOW."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Lawmakers urge EPA to drop its plan to undo methane waste rule
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Nov. 25, 2019
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Velázquez on National Grid Gas Restoration
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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McEachin, Haaland, Dingell, Blumenauer, Tonko & Pingree Introduce 100% Clean Legislation
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Letter to Kris Singh, President and CEO of Holtec International Inc. - Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey demand answers from Holtec on plans to decommission Indian Point
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Congressman Morelle Takes Bold Action to Address Climate Crisis and Achieve Clean, Sustainable Economy
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Suozzi, Ways and Means colleagues announce green energy package
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Announce The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Senators Markey, Sanders, and Gillibrand Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Communities from Dangerous Nuclear Spent Fuel
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means - Finkenauer and Horn Lead Letter to Leadership Urging Extension of Key Biofuels Tax Incentives
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chair of the Committee on Appropriations, Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Rep. Huffman, Sen. Markey Push for Accountability, Protecting the Arctic and American Taxpayers
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Oct. 30, 2019
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Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2019
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Oct. 30, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - More than 160 Members Urge House Democratic Leadership to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Policies
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Oct. 30, 2019
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Chair Grijalva Leads Amicus Brief With Reps. Velázquez and Soto Opposing PREPA Debt Restructuring Agreement
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "Big Oil is already lining up to oppose my new plan to rapidly phase out gas-powered vehicles for #CleanCars. I have three words for Big Oil: Bring It On."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "For decades, Big Oil has used secret channels of influence to block action on climate change. Today, @SenDemsClimate is bringing together scientists & scholars who track these corporate misinformation campaigns. Because it's past time to act on climate."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "We cannot turn our planet into the Bad Place. I was proud to talk with @TedDanson and @Oceana about the urgency of the climate crisis and how we need to fight climate change, from implementing my #CleanCars plan to protecting our oceans."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "Bring. It. On."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "I just announced a new plan to rapidly phase out gas-powered vehicles & replace them with clean vehicles like electric cars. The goal of the plan--which also aims to spur a transformation in U.S. manufacturing--is that by 2040 all vehicles on the road should be clean. #CleanCars"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 27, 2019
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Schumer announces first major step to help NYS meet 2050 carbon-free target; NY & Long Island families would save thousands under his plan; new clean car purchases will be accessible to all, making carbon-emitting vehicles a thing of the past
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Oct. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "I'm proud to stand side by side with New York Legislators who passed our 2050 climate bill. My #CleanCars plan would be a major step toward New York's 2050 carbon-free target. And it would save New York families thousands at the gas pump."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 25, 2019
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Tweet - "BREAKING: I just announced bold new plan to: 1. Make #CleanCars affordable 2. Make charging infrastructure accessible to all 3. Make America a leader in clean car manufacturing And here's how it works:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "The scale of this plan is big: It'd mean 63 million fewer carbon-emitting cars on the road It'd create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs And what's different? It can bring together the environmental movement, the labor movement, & large automakers"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "THIS IS BIG. I'm announcing a new, transformative plan for #CleanCars. The goal? Rapidly phase out gas powered vehicles and replace them with clean vehicles. It would establish the U.S. as a global leader in clean car manufacturing."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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The New York Times - Chuck Schumer: A Bold Plan for Clean Cars
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 22, 2019
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E&C Subcommittee Announces Legislative Hearing to Address EPA's Mismanagement of Renewable Fuel Standard Program
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Oct. 18, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 18, 2019
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Committee Leaders Release GAO Report Detailing Steps DOE Must Take to Address Environmental Liabilities
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "The Congressional Review Act allows Congress to undo a regulation from this administration. And today, we're forcing a vote in the Senate to undo President @realDonaldTrump's so-called "Affordable Clean Energy Rule" that actually weakens efforts to fight the climate crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secetary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Gillibrand calls on Trump Administration to immediately release critical home heating funding for low-income seniors and families at highest level possible
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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Schumer Announces, Following His Push, New & Highest Ever 5-Year, $409.9 Million Work Agreement Between Rochester Laser Lab and Federal Dept. of Energy; Senator Says Agreement Is Critical for Lab to Continue Groundbreaking National Security Research
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 9, 2019
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Tweet - "New York couldn't be more proud of SUNY @BinghamtonU's Professor Whittingham for winning the #NobelPrize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking research on lithium-ion batteries. His work has helped transform our energy capacity in the U.S. and revolutionize our energy economy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 9, 2019
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Schumer statement on Binghmaton University professor M. Stanley Whittingham winning Nobel Prize
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Letter to John Pettigrew, Chief Executive of the National Grid - Lawmakers Press National Grid on Gas Moratorium
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Governor Cuomo Announces New and Extended Power Allocations That Support More Than 4,100 Jobs Around New York State
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Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Velázquez on Inspector General MDC Report
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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