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Sept. 5, 2019 Following months-long staffing shortages at northern border, as long lines & security risks loom, Schumer, Higgins push plan to set minimum staffing requirement at northern border; reps call fully staffed northern border critical to economic prosperity, trade & security in region Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Velázquez on Trump Plan to Steal DOD Funds from Puerto Rico to Pay for Border Wall Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 4, 2019 House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Homeland Security Over Trump Pardons Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 4, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand condemn Trump Administration's decision to redirect essential funding for military construction projects at West Point and across the United States to fund border wall Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "As Dorian churns up the east coast, the nightmare of Sandy haunts us. That is why the Army Corps must approve the extension of the flood-prevention study for Nassau's Back Bays. We MUST protect our south shore communities." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The more we find out about the impact of @realDonaldTrump's family separation policy on migrant children, the more heartbreaking & appalling it is. Democrats have legislation to ban Trump from separating families again, & it's time to pass it. Now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer reveals: Critical effort to protect Nassau's back bay communities from future hurricanes & storms could simply cease unless Feds act; senator urges Army Corps to finish back bays work now---while there's still time Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "We continue to stand with the people of Hong Kong as they exercise their democratic rights The withdrawal of Beijing's extradition bill is long overdue @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Let's bring up the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act for debate & vote" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand Condemn Trump Administration's Decision To Redirect Essential Funding For Military Construction Projects At West Point And Across The United States To Fund Border Wall Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman, House Armed Service Committee - 162 Bipartisan House Members Ask NDAA Conferees to Retain PFAS Provisions in Conference Bill Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Environment and climate change subcommittee announces legislative hearing on bill to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary General - Torres, members of congress to United Nations Secretary General: "Ensure the physical safety of CICIG employees in Guatemala" Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today Defense Secretary Mark Esper notified me that the Department of Defense will reprogram $3.6 billion in funds appropriated for military construction projects, including at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, in order to build @realDonaldTrump 's misguided border wall." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "This half measure by the Trump administration isn't enough. The Trump administration must pledge to continue this critical protection for children and families being treated for serious illnesses like cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, & everyone injured in the shooting in Odessa & Midland, TX. Thank you to the first responders who risked their lives to stop the threat. @senatemajldr should bring up H.R. 8 the week Congress returns. We must #endgunviolence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin Demands Answers On Elimination Of Medical Deferred Action Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Democrats Urge Pence to Address Poland's Democratic Backsliding Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Aug. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Why would @realDonaldTrump target children and families being treated for serious illnesses like cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis? It's reckless to needlessly endanger these lives." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 30, 2019 Tweet - "China's tightening grip around Hong Kong to strangle democracy is a desperate act of a brutal authoritarian regime. For months now, the people of Hong Kong have taken to the streets to stand up for their democratic rights. The American people must continue to stand with them." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "What impact have Trump Tariffs had on everyday Americans? Increased cost of consumer goods for hardworking families. Slowed economic growth. Jammed up retirement savings in the stock market. House Dems fight #ForThePeople. He fights for himself." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Get this: In the same week that @realDonaldTrump absurdly proposed inviting Ukraine-invader Putin back into the G7, Trump is slow walking security assistance to Ukraine. The US must stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine & strong against Putin." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The people of Hong Kong expect China to respect their democratic rights & abide by the commitments made. The world is watching. The Chinese Community Party must face consequences if security forces move against the protesters in Hong Kong." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "In the aftermath of the awful loss of life a few weeks ago, the time is NOW for @SenateMajLdr McConnell, Senate Republicans and @realDonaldTrump to show the kind of political courage they have failed to show in the past." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Feinstein, Durbin, Klobuchar, Colleagues Press AG Barr to Rescind Decision Limiting Asylum Due to Family Ties Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the U.S. Department of State, Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Feinstein, Menendez, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration End Remain in Mexico Policy Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 5, 2019 Following months-long staffing shortages at northern border, as long lines & security risks loom, Schumer, Higgins push plan to set minimum staffing requirement at northern border; reps call fully staffed northern border critical to economic prosperity, trade & security in region Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Velázquez on Trump Plan to Steal DOD Funds from Puerto Rico to Pay for Border Wall Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 4, 2019 House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Homeland Security Over Trump Pardons Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 4, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand condemn Trump Administration's decision to redirect essential funding for military construction projects at West Point and across the United States to fund border wall Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "As Dorian churns up the east coast, the nightmare of Sandy haunts us. That is why the Army Corps must approve the extension of the flood-prevention study for Nassau's Back Bays. We MUST protect our south shore communities." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The more we find out about the impact of @realDonaldTrump's family separation policy on migrant children, the more heartbreaking & appalling it is. Democrats have legislation to ban Trump from separating families again, & it's time to pass it. Now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Todd Semonite, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer reveals: Critical effort to protect Nassau's back bay communities from future hurricanes & storms could simply cease unless Feds act; senator urges Army Corps to finish back bays work now---while there's still time Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "We continue to stand with the people of Hong Kong as they exercise their democratic rights The withdrawal of Beijing's extradition bill is long overdue @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Let's bring up the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act for debate & vote" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand Condemn Trump Administration's Decision To Redirect Essential Funding For Military Construction Projects At West Point And Across The United States To Fund Border Wall Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman, House Armed Service Committee - 162 Bipartisan House Members Ask NDAA Conferees to Retain PFAS Provisions in Conference Bill Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Environment and climate change subcommittee announces legislative hearing on bill to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary General - Torres, members of congress to United Nations Secretary General: "Ensure the physical safety of CICIG employees in Guatemala" Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today Defense Secretary Mark Esper notified me that the Department of Defense will reprogram $3.6 billion in funds appropriated for military construction projects, including at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, in order to build @realDonaldTrump 's misguided border wall." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "This half measure by the Trump administration isn't enough. The Trump administration must pledge to continue this critical protection for children and families being treated for serious illnesses like cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, & everyone injured in the shooting in Odessa & Midland, TX. Thank you to the first responders who risked their lives to stop the threat. @senatemajldr should bring up H.R. 8 the week Congress returns. We must #endgunviolence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin Demands Answers On Elimination Of Medical Deferred Action Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Democrats Urge Pence to Address Poland's Democratic Backsliding Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Aug. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Why would @realDonaldTrump target children and families being treated for serious illnesses like cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis? It's reckless to needlessly endanger these lives." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 30, 2019 Tweet - "China's tightening grip around Hong Kong to strangle democracy is a desperate act of a brutal authoritarian regime. For months now, the people of Hong Kong have taken to the streets to stand up for their democratic rights. The American people must continue to stand with them." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "What impact have Trump Tariffs had on everyday Americans? Increased cost of consumer goods for hardworking families. Slowed economic growth. Jammed up retirement savings in the stock market. House Dems fight #ForThePeople. He fights for himself." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Get this: In the same week that @realDonaldTrump absurdly proposed inviting Ukraine-invader Putin back into the G7, Trump is slow walking security assistance to Ukraine. The US must stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine & strong against Putin." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The people of Hong Kong expect China to respect their democratic rights & abide by the commitments made. The world is watching. The Chinese Community Party must face consequences if security forces move against the protesters in Hong Kong." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "In the aftermath of the awful loss of life a few weeks ago, the time is NOW for @SenateMajLdr McConnell, Senate Republicans and @realDonaldTrump to show the kind of political courage they have failed to show in the past." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Feinstein, Durbin, Klobuchar, Colleagues Press AG Barr to Rescind Decision Limiting Asylum Due to Family Ties Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the U.S. Department of State, Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Feinstein, Menendez, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration End Remain in Mexico Policy Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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