| July 24, 2019
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Tweet - "Climate change is the greatest threat to Earth, but @SenateMajLdr McConnell won't let us act. I'm proud @SenWhitehouse is a champion for this fight to address the climate crisis on the Senate floor. He just gave his 250th speech fighting for action. Thank you, Sheldon."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - O'Halleran, Lawmakers Question Epa Administrator on Abandoned Uranium Mine Cleanup Efforts
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| July 18, 2019
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Velázquez Seeks Ban on Pesticide Linked to Parkinson's
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| July 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| July 17, 2019
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Letter to Dr. James F. Reilly II, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - King, Colleagues Opposing Potential Administration Effort at "Hiding" Climate Data
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 17, 2019
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Tonko Weatherization Bill Advances Out of Committee
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| July 16, 2019
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Tweet - "Nothing poses a greater danger to our planet than climate change. We set up the @SenateDems Special Committee on the Climate Crisis because it's long past time to act. As @SenateMajLdr, Senator McConnell has not put a significant climate bill on the floor intending to pass it."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 15, 2019
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Letter to Dr. James Reilly, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - Feinstein, Hirono Lead Letter Warning of Scientific Data Suppression within USGS
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 10, 2019
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Gardner, Colleagues Announce Formation of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| July 9, 2019
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Blumenauer, Ocasio-Cortez, and Sanders Introduce Resolution to Declare the Climate Crisis a National Emergency
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| July 8, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, amazingly enough, President @realDonaldTrump tried to claim credit as a leader on environmental protection. That is laughable."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 8, 2019
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Climate Change
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 3, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Meng Calls for Improved Data of Lead Water Lines
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| July 1, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Stop Chinese Electronic Counterfeiting
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| June 27, 2019
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Velázquez Presses USDA on Climate Research
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| June 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Call for Investigation At USDA Amid Reports of Scientific Data Suppression
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 26, 2019
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Tonko Statement on Resignation of EPA Air Chief Bill Wehrum
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| June 20, 2019
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Congressman Nadler Statement on H.R. 2740, FY20 Appropriations Minibus
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 20, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces House Resolution to Address Impact of Climate Change on Marginalized Communities
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| June 19, 2019
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House Approves Velázquez Amendment on Caño Martín Peña
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| June 19, 2019
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Tweet - "New York's climate bill will put our state on a course for a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. It'll be one of the most robust climate policy packages in the world. It should serve as a blueprint for other states to follow. #PassTheCCPA"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 19, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Senator Warren and Colleagues to Congressional Budget Negotiators: Make Child Care, Affordable Housing, and Addressing the Climate Crisis Top Priorities
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 13, 2019
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Stefanik Secures Wins for North Country, Fort Drum, Military Families in FY2020 NDAA
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 12, 2019
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Committee Approves Velázquez Flood Insurance Bill
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| June 12, 2019
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Chairman Nadler Statement for Markup of H.R. 1986, the Effective Prosecution of Biological Toxins and Agents Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 12, 2019
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Tweet - "Climate change endangers our economy. Period. That's why I'm proud Rostin Behnam's using his position at the @CFTC to stand up to @realDonaldTrump on climate change I recommended Rostin Behnam for this position, and he's standing strong for our country"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 11, 2019
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Stefanik Cosponsors Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 8, 2019
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Tweet - "One big reason for the slow progress on climate policy has been the oppressive grip by Big Oil, Big Gas, Big Coal They've spent untold millions And one of the largest perpetrators has been the @USChamber They never reveal their donors, and they've acted as a front for Big Oil"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 7, 2019
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Brown Introduces Legislation Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by Paris Climate Agreement
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 6, 2019
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Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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Tweet - "No threat poses a greater danger to our planet than climate change We need all hands on deck--federal, corporate leaders, municipalities, global effort--to meet it head-on And that includes the Chamber of Commerce and the business community #WorldEnvironmentDay #ChamberOfCarbon"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 5, 2019
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Tweet - "If they're serious on climate change: The Chamber of Commerce could use its influence to convince the Trump administration to back off its attacks on climate science and the National Climate Assessment. The business community's voice can make a big difference. #ChamberOfCarbon"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 5, 2019
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Climate Change
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 4, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on House Passage of $19.1 Billion Dollar Disaster Aid Package
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| May 28, 2019
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Congressman Joe Morelle Joins American Flood Coalition to Combat Rising Flood Waters, Continues Calls for Lakeshore Resiliency Investments
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| May 28, 2019
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Tweet - ""The attack on science is underway throughout the government." It is horrifying that our own government is sowing disinformation about climate science. I'm pushing to block funding for Trump admin efforts to deny or ignore science. Climate change is a huge threat. We must act."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 25, 2019
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Espaillat Staff Celebrates Earth Day With Day of Action Throughout New York's 13th Congressional District
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| May 23, 2019
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Governor Cuomo Announces Release of State Investigation and Proposed Plan to Contain Navy Grumman Plume
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Representatives Cohen, Bonamici and McCollum Lead Letter Demanding Answers from EPA on Asbestos
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "The Climate and Community Protection Act introduced by @SteveEngles in the New York State Assembly and @ToddKaminsky in the State Senate will help communities at the front lines of climate change and create a tremendous number of new jobs for New Yorkers."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "New York's Climate and Community Protection Act, if passed, would be the most robust climate policy package passed by any state in the country. Because our state must be a leader on climate change."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 22, 2019
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Climate Change
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "New York must be a leader on climate change to show America the way That's why I'm supporting the Climate and Community Protection Act in NY It calls for a just transition to a renewable energy economy, good jobs, & investment in communities at the front lines of climate change"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 21, 2019
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Velázquez Seeks to Remove Dangerous Pesticide from Wildlife Refuges
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| May 21, 2019
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Letter to Sen. John Barrasso, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Sen. Thomas Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Cardin Leads Call for EPW to Prioritize Climate and Resiliency Investments in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 20, 2019
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Letter to Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Thomas R. Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Ask Epw to Incorporate Climate Change Considerations in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 16, 2019
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Gillibrand, Capito, Carper Introduce Bill To Identify The Sources Of PFAS Emissions In New York And Across The Country
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 16, 2019
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Tonko Weatherization Bill Advances to Full Committee
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| May 15, 2019
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Gillibrand, Capito Announce New Bipartisan Legislation That Would Require The EPA To Set An Enforceable Standard For Toxic PFAS Chemicals In Drinking Water To Protect Public Health
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 15, 2019
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Capito, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Require Drinking Water Standard for PFAS
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 13, 2019
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Tweet - "Never before have humans lived on an Earth with carbon dioxide rates this high. I'm committed to action on climate change. And I'm committed to acting now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 13, 2019
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Tweet - "Democrats are on the offense. We're pushing to include legislation to combat climate change in any infrastructure bill in the Senate. And we're going to keep fighting. RT if you agree: It's time to act on climate change. And it's time to do it now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 10, 2019
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Letter to EPA Administrator Wheeler - U.S. Reps. Castor, Schrier & Colleagues Oppose Undermining Protections Against Mercury Pollution
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| May 9, 2019
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Tweet - "One of the biggest impediments to progress on climate change has been the pervasive influence of dark money from Big Oil & Big Gas For years, the @USChamber has been their accomplice and mouthpiece We need to expose dark money and hold these groups accountable #ChamberOfCarbon"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Keep Appropriations Bill Free of Anti-Environmental Riders
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 2, 2019
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Meng Measure Stressing Link Between Climate Change and Food Security Passes House
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 2, 2019
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Feinstein Introduces Bill to Protect West Coast from Dangerous Offshore Drilling
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 2, 2019
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Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Address Climate Change Crisis, Protect Planet for Future Generations
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| May 2, 2019
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Houses Passes the Espaillat Amendment Justice to Ensure the Inclusion of Communities of Color During Climate Debate
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| May 1, 2019
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Climate Action Now Act
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| May 1, 2019
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Climate Action Now Act
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 1, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 1, 2019
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Climate Action Now Act
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| May 1, 2019
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Climate Action Now Act
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| April 26, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, EPA Administrator - Senators to EPA: Change Course and Extend Methylene Chloride Protections to Workers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 25, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Impact of Climate Change
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| April 24, 2019
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Casten, Neguse, and Levin Lead Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues In FY2020 Appropriations
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| April 22, 2019
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Chairwoman Velázquez on Earth Day
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| April 22, 2019
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Tweet - "It's more important than ever to demand strong action on climate change. @SenateDems are focused like a laser on highlighting climate change every day and demanding Republicans in charge of the Senate act. All day today, I'll share how we're fighting for action using #EarthDay."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 18, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Impact of Climate Change
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| April 16, 2019
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Letter to Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations and Kay Granger, Ranking Member - Rep. Wild Cosigns Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues in Fy2020 Appropriations
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| April 15, 2019
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Letter to Administrator Wheeler and Assistant Secretary James - Rep. McEachin, Jayapal, Diaz Barragán, Lead Letter Urging House to Protect the Clean Water Act
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| April 15, 2019
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Schumer Reveals: Nuke Waste Continues to Sit Smack in The Middle of Niagara County--despite Fed Promise 4 Years Ago to Clean It Up; Senator Launches Major Push to Secure +$250 M Increase to Vital Cleanup Program for Niagara Site so Army Corps & Energy Dept. Can--once and For All--clean. Up. The. Mess.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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