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Aug. 13, 2020 Congressman Nadler Statement on Israel-United Arab Emirates Agreement Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge Pai to Expand Connectivity Using FCC's Lifeline Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Schumer reveals: Western New York's postal hubs--along with their nearly 6100 total workers & door-to-door services--face a giant axe unless Admin. finally meets in the middle & negotiates on "COVID-4'; senator once again stands up for distribution center workers, mail carriers, neighborhood post offices & advocates for critical services vital to communities and american democracy Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2020 Schumer reveals: Rochester New York's postal services--along with its 2200 workers & door-to-door services--face a giant axe unless Admin finally meets in the middle & negotiates "COVID-4' bill; senator stands up for Rochester-Finger Lake region's postal customers, workers, community post offices & demands critical services remain Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Schumer reveals: Long Island's postal hub--along with its 7,500 total workers & door-to-door service--face a giant axe unless Admin. finally meets in the middle & negotiates on "COVID-4'; senator stands up for LI plant's workers, neighborhood post offices & demands critical services remain Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Meng Issues Statement Regarding New York City's Plans to Reopen School Buildings Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans say a tax cut for wealthy investors will help fight the COVID economic crisis, but think $600/week is too much for 30 million unemployed Americans. They simply don't understand the magnitude of the problems on Main Street." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump admin. is defying expert advice & rushing the Census count in the middle of a pandemic. This will NOT lead to a fair, accurate Census. There must be an immediate investigation into whether political pressure from President Trump or his appointees led to this decision." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats have made clear we're ready to work on a comprehensive bill that includes real solutions to help Americans during the COVID crisis. The Trump administration still does not grasp the magnitude of the problems Americans are facing." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "These are crucial times during COVID -- we rely on mail more than ever. Today I stood with Long Islanders outside USPS' Melville facility--one of the service's largest hubs--demanding the Trump administration and Congress protect the USPS and its workers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to John McAvoy, President and CEO of Consolidated Edison Inc. - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Con Edison for answers regarding massive power outages impacting New Yorkers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Smith, Over 100 Members of the House Demand Full Federal Support for National Guard COVID-19 Response Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Nadler & Lofgren Lead House Democrats in Opposing Trump Administration Unlawful Rule Exploiting COVID-19 to Restrict Asylum Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 As he negotiates fair relief to benefit all Americans in "COVID-4', on a video conference call with CEOs of Chobani and Feeding America, Schumer renews his commitment to expanding SNAP benefits and extension of P-EBT to address food insecurity during the pandemic; senator has pushed for increased SNAP funding in each COVID relief bill Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You must restore full funding to all states for their National Guard response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This support is critical within our states to supporting the health and well-being of millions of Americans. From @SenatorLeahy , @SenateDems & me:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Senate GOP delayed for months, failed to come up with a proposal that had the support of their own caucus, then left it for someone else to figure out. Even now, Sen. McConnell has said 20 GOP senators won't vote for any more COVID relief. Dems won't stop fighting for action." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Carper, Coons call for extension of Census deadlines to ensure a full and accurate count amid delays due to pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's executive orders are hardly worth the paper they're printed on. They leave out funding for: --COVID testing, tracing & treatment --Our schools to safely reopen --Food assistance --State & local governments --Our 2020 elections --Post Office" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden Press White House To Restore Full Funding For National Guard's COVID-19 Response Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 10th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2020 Schumer: President's executive orders leave out money for state & local governments, money to reopen schools safely & exclude COVID-19 testing, tracing & treatment; senator asks Trump & GOP to meet Democrats in the middle & come up with an agreement that will help Americans and NY-ers Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2020 Tweet - "More than 160,000 Americans have died from coronavirus. Over 5 MILLION Americans with the virus. President Trump's answer? Months of delays, downplaying the pandemic and scam executive orders that won't fix the problems." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The statement by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence pulls back the curtain on Putin's disinformation operations The fact that Pres. Trump & some Senate GOP have echoed this campaign and done nothing to stop it should alarm every American" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump & Senator McConnell for months have refused to act and downplayed the threat of COVID. Now they seem to be walking away from the table. What will it take for Republicans to take COVID seriously? Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans across this country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Meng Seeks Coronavirus Assistance Funds for Immigrants Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - As Families, Mom & Pop Restaurants Struggle During Pandemic, Gardner, Menendez, Collins Make Bipartisan Call to End Tariffs on Imported Food Products Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 After Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through the Hudson Valley this week, thousands are still left without power; Schumer calls Hudson Valley electric companies' top brass to demand expedited timeline and improved communication to help New Yorkers left in the dark Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2020 WTAS: Election Administrators, Experts Support The EASE Act Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: As Upstate New York economies continue to recover from pandemic, NY hemp farmers have major concerns with proposed USDA guidelines that would hinder growth & devastate future of hemp industry; however, USDA shuts Upstate farmers out of Fed process, leading to problematic, impending final rules; senator calls on USDA to immediately halt Reg implementations, hear out Upstate hemp producers & make critical improvements to final plan to help NY hemp farms harvest potential Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 7th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 6th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - Waltz, Haaland Urge Dept. of Defense to Close Child Care Gaps for Military Families Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rosen, Harris Lead Letter Calling on CBP to Fully Adhere to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, Protect Unaccompanied Children at the Southern Border Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Morelle announce $9.2 million in federal funding for transportation services in Rochester Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Spearheads Letter Urging Congress to Increase Federal Funding for State Medicaid Programs During COVID-19 Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are crying out for relief. COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to climb. Today, we learned that another 1.19 million Americans filed for unemployment. Democrats will not stop fighting for people and families." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans refuse to acknowledge that state, local, and tribal governments need federal support to prevent teachers, firefighters, and bus drivers from being laid off amid a pandemic. Sen. McConnell said that states should just go bankrupt. That's not acceptable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "When it comes to elections, education, and food assistance. When it comes to health care coverage, testing and tracing, and Medicaid. Senate Republicans continue to pinch pennies during a national emergency. We won't stop fighting to get Americans the relief they deserve." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Reps. Price and Diaz-Balart Spearhead Bipartisan Global Health Worker Letter Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Moran, Colleagues: Include NIH Research Funding In Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $300K in FEMA funding for firefighters Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Velázquez Demands FCC Probe of Racist Puerto Rico TV Program Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Waters, Gottheimer, Sherman, Foster, and Lynch Lead Call For SEC Investigation into Kodak; Cite Concern Over Insider Trading Related to Defense Production Act Deal Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rose Helps Lead Call for Trump Administration to Stop Playing Political Games with National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "So everyone in the White House can get tested, but President Trump still does not have an adequate national testing strategy that allows average Americans to access tests easily or get results back fast enough?!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "More than seven months into this crisis, the U.S. still does not have the adequate capacity for testing and contact tracing. It's a shocking failure of the Trump administration. We must provide enough resources to finally help fight COVID." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "It's shameful that President Trump is again politicizing the frontline work of our National Guard. Every state should be fully reimbursed for their National Guard deployments in fighting COVID." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Bishop, Lucas Urge Inclusion on Critical Minerals Policy in COVID-19 Bill Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness - Following reports of new penalties for boaters crossing into the Canadian side of the St. Lawrence river mid-transit, Schumer calls for common sense, clear, & consistent cross-border travel enforcement; fines for boats on water & undocked, hurt already-devastated cross-border tourism industry in Northern New York Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 5th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Livingston County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, over 40% of Livingston County still does not have sufficient- or any- access to broadband; in Livingston on Friday, senator called for USDA to immediately approve $14.4 million in grant funding to address the county's internet access needs Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Madison County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, many still do not have sufficient--or any--access to broadband; senator calls for USDA to approve $15 million in grant funding to address the county's dire internet access needs Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "It's unbelievable that seven months into this crisis, Democrats still have to argue with Republicans about delivering enough support for testing, tracing, and our health care system in the middle of a pandemic. We won't stop fighting for action." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Sherrill, Pascrell, Beyer, Schakowsky, and Waters Demand FEMA Response to Reports of Faulty PPE Sent to Nursing Homes Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Over 50 million Americans have filed for unemployment. But Republicans want to cut the benefits that have been a lifeline to millions amid COVID?! That's unacceptable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 4th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell has admitted, four times, that there are as many as 20 GOP Senators who will vote against ANY COVID relief package Those same Republicans voted to give $1.9 trillion in tax cuts to giant corporations & the wealthy Dems won't stop fighting for people and families" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Haaland Leads the Stand Against Using Civil Servants as Pawns, Advocates For Their Safety in the Workplace Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $12 million in emergency federal funding for coronavirus testing across New York state Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Micheal Pompeo, Secretary of the Department of State, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the US Department of Labor - Neal, Nadler, Lofgren Call for Changes to Ease the Admission of Temporary Health Workers During the COVID-19 Emergency Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "We are fighting to make sure that Americans can vote safely and confidently, in person and by mail, especially In the middle of a pandemic. Funding for state elections systems and the post office shouldn't be a partisan issue. This is about our democracy!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the United States Army - Gillibrand Calls On Secretaries Of Defense And Army To Rename Confederate Monuments In New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "A US company should buy TikTok so everyone can keep using it and your data is safe. This is about privacy. With TikTok in China, it's subject to Chinese Communist Party laws that may require handing over data to their government. A safe way must be found for TikTok to continue." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 3rd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 2nd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 1st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds Central New York schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for Central New York districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2020 On the heels of his successful push to include game-changing semiconductor amendment, senator pushes massive federal initiative for semiconductor manufacturing in final national defense bill -- to bring massive federal investment to globalfoundries, create new jobs, and kick capital region economy into high gear Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2020 Udall, Schumer: Republican Coronavirus Proposal Leaves Tribes, Native Communities Out Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Harold Parker, Co-Chair of the Northern Border Regional Commission - On the heels of his successful push to include game-changing semiconductor amendment in defense bill, Schumer announces plan to jolt U.S. semiconductor industry & WNY economy into high gear, bring critical federal investment to Genesee's stamp campus, & create thousands of new jobs Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2020 Meng Measure To Stop Trump From Excluding Undocumented Immigrants in Congressional Apportionment Passed By House Rep. Grace Meng
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin, Hirono, Colleagues To McConnell: Immigrants Are Essential & Deserve Support In COVID-19 Relief Legislation Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bipartisan Group of 103 Lawmakers Urges House Leadership to Prioritize Affordable Housing in Next COVID-19 Bill Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - On the heels of his successful push to include game-changing semiconductor amendment in defense bill, Schumer announces plan to jolt U.S. semiconductor industry & WNY economy into high gear, bring critical federal investment to Genesee's stamp campus, & create thousands of new jobs Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Aug. 13, 2020 Congressman Nadler Statement on Israel-United Arab Emirates Agreement Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge Pai to Expand Connectivity Using FCC's Lifeline Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Schumer reveals: Western New York's postal hubs--along with their nearly 6100 total workers & door-to-door services--face a giant axe unless Admin. finally meets in the middle & negotiates on "COVID-4'; senator once again stands up for distribution center workers, mail carriers, neighborhood post offices & advocates for critical services vital to communities and american democracy Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2020 Schumer reveals: Rochester New York's postal services--along with its 2200 workers & door-to-door services--face a giant axe unless Admin finally meets in the middle & negotiates "COVID-4' bill; senator stands up for Rochester-Finger Lake region's postal customers, workers, community post offices & demands critical services remain Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Schumer reveals: Long Island's postal hub--along with its 7,500 total workers & door-to-door service--face a giant axe unless Admin. finally meets in the middle & negotiates on "COVID-4'; senator stands up for LI plant's workers, neighborhood post offices & demands critical services remain Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Meng Issues Statement Regarding New York City's Plans to Reopen School Buildings Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans say a tax cut for wealthy investors will help fight the COVID economic crisis, but think $600/week is too much for 30 million unemployed Americans. They simply don't understand the magnitude of the problems on Main Street." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump admin. is defying expert advice & rushing the Census count in the middle of a pandemic. This will NOT lead to a fair, accurate Census. There must be an immediate investigation into whether political pressure from President Trump or his appointees led to this decision." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats have made clear we're ready to work on a comprehensive bill that includes real solutions to help Americans during the COVID crisis. The Trump administration still does not grasp the magnitude of the problems Americans are facing." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "These are crucial times during COVID -- we rely on mail more than ever. Today I stood with Long Islanders outside USPS' Melville facility--one of the service's largest hubs--demanding the Trump administration and Congress protect the USPS and its workers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to John McAvoy, President and CEO of Consolidated Edison Inc. - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Con Edison for answers regarding massive power outages impacting New Yorkers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Smith, Over 100 Members of the House Demand Full Federal Support for National Guard COVID-19 Response Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Nadler & Lofgren Lead House Democrats in Opposing Trump Administration Unlawful Rule Exploiting COVID-19 to Restrict Asylum Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 As he negotiates fair relief to benefit all Americans in "COVID-4', on a video conference call with CEOs of Chobani and Feeding America, Schumer renews his commitment to expanding SNAP benefits and extension of P-EBT to address food insecurity during the pandemic; senator has pushed for increased SNAP funding in each COVID relief bill Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You must restore full funding to all states for their National Guard response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This support is critical within our states to supporting the health and well-being of millions of Americans. From @SenatorLeahy , @SenateDems & me:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Senate GOP delayed for months, failed to come up with a proposal that had the support of their own caucus, then left it for someone else to figure out. Even now, Sen. McConnell has said 20 GOP senators won't vote for any more COVID relief. Dems won't stop fighting for action." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Carper, Coons call for extension of Census deadlines to ensure a full and accurate count amid delays due to pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's executive orders are hardly worth the paper they're printed on. They leave out funding for: --COVID testing, tracing & treatment --Our schools to safely reopen --Food assistance --State & local governments --Our 2020 elections --Post Office" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden Press White House To Restore Full Funding For National Guard's COVID-19 Response Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 10th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 10, 2020 Schumer: President's executive orders leave out money for state & local governments, money to reopen schools safely & exclude COVID-19 testing, tracing & treatment; senator asks Trump & GOP to meet Democrats in the middle & come up with an agreement that will help Americans and NY-ers Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 9, 2020 Tweet - "More than 160,000 Americans have died from coronavirus. Over 5 MILLION Americans with the virus. President Trump's answer? Months of delays, downplaying the pandemic and scam executive orders that won't fix the problems." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The statement by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence pulls back the curtain on Putin's disinformation operations The fact that Pres. Trump & some Senate GOP have echoed this campaign and done nothing to stop it should alarm every American" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump & Senator McConnell for months have refused to act and downplayed the threat of COVID. Now they seem to be walking away from the table. What will it take for Republicans to take COVID seriously? Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans across this country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Meng Seeks Coronavirus Assistance Funds for Immigrants Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - As Families, Mom & Pop Restaurants Struggle During Pandemic, Gardner, Menendez, Collins Make Bipartisan Call to End Tariffs on Imported Food Products Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 After Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through the Hudson Valley this week, thousands are still left without power; Schumer calls Hudson Valley electric companies' top brass to demand expedited timeline and improved communication to help New Yorkers left in the dark Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2020 WTAS: Election Administrators, Experts Support The EASE Act Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: As Upstate New York economies continue to recover from pandemic, NY hemp farmers have major concerns with proposed USDA guidelines that would hinder growth & devastate future of hemp industry; however, USDA shuts Upstate farmers out of Fed process, leading to problematic, impending final rules; senator calls on USDA to immediately halt Reg implementations, hear out Upstate hemp producers & make critical improvements to final plan to help NY hemp farms harvest potential Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 7th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 6th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - Waltz, Haaland Urge Dept. of Defense to Close Child Care Gaps for Military Families Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rosen, Harris Lead Letter Calling on CBP to Fully Adhere to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, Protect Unaccompanied Children at the Southern Border Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, Morelle announce $9.2 million in federal funding for transportation services in Rochester Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Spearheads Letter Urging Congress to Increase Federal Funding for State Medicaid Programs During COVID-19 Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are crying out for relief. COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to climb. Today, we learned that another 1.19 million Americans filed for unemployment. Democrats will not stop fighting for people and families." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans refuse to acknowledge that state, local, and tribal governments need federal support to prevent teachers, firefighters, and bus drivers from being laid off amid a pandemic. Sen. McConnell said that states should just go bankrupt. That's not acceptable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "When it comes to elections, education, and food assistance. When it comes to health care coverage, testing and tracing, and Medicaid. Senate Republicans continue to pinch pennies during a national emergency. We won't stop fighting to get Americans the relief they deserve." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Reps. Price and Diaz-Balart Spearhead Bipartisan Global Health Worker Letter Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Moran, Colleagues: Include NIH Research Funding In Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $300K in FEMA funding for firefighters Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Velázquez Demands FCC Probe of Racist Puerto Rico TV Program Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Waters, Gottheimer, Sherman, Foster, and Lynch Lead Call For SEC Investigation into Kodak; Cite Concern Over Insider Trading Related to Defense Production Act Deal Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rose Helps Lead Call for Trump Administration to Stop Playing Political Games with National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "So everyone in the White House can get tested, but President Trump still does not have an adequate national testing strategy that allows average Americans to access tests easily or get results back fast enough?!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "More than seven months into this crisis, the U.S. still does not have the adequate capacity for testing and contact tracing. It's a shocking failure of the Trump administration. We must provide enough resources to finally help fight COVID." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "It's shameful that President Trump is again politicizing the frontline work of our National Guard. Every state should be fully reimbursed for their National Guard deployments in fighting COVID." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Bishop, Lucas Urge Inclusion on Critical Minerals Policy in COVID-19 Bill Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness - Following reports of new penalties for boaters crossing into the Canadian side of the St. Lawrence river mid-transit, Schumer calls for common sense, clear, & consistent cross-border travel enforcement; fines for boats on water & undocked, hurt already-devastated cross-border tourism industry in Northern New York Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 5th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Livingston County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, over 40% of Livingston County still does not have sufficient- or any- access to broadband; in Livingston on Friday, senator called for USDA to immediately approve $14.4 million in grant funding to address the county's internet access needs Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Madison County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, many still do not have sufficient--or any--access to broadband; senator calls for USDA to approve $15 million in grant funding to address the county's dire internet access needs Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "It's unbelievable that seven months into this crisis, Democrats still have to argue with Republicans about delivering enough support for testing, tracing, and our health care system in the middle of a pandemic. We won't stop fighting for action." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Sherrill, Pascrell, Beyer, Schakowsky, and Waters Demand FEMA Response to Reports of Faulty PPE Sent to Nursing Homes Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Over 50 million Americans have filed for unemployment. But Republicans want to cut the benefits that have been a lifeline to millions amid COVID?! That's unacceptable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 4th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell has admitted, four times, that there are as many as 20 GOP Senators who will vote against ANY COVID relief package Those same Republicans voted to give $1.9 trillion in tax cuts to giant corporations & the wealthy Dems won't stop fighting for people and families" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Haaland Leads the Stand Against Using Civil Servants as Pawns, Advocates For Their Safety in the Workplace Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $12 million in emergency federal funding for coronavirus testing across New York state Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Micheal Pompeo, Secretary of the Department of State, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the US Department of Labor - Neal, Nadler, Lofgren Call for Changes to Ease the Admission of Temporary Health Workers During the COVID-19 Emergency Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "We are fighting to make sure that Americans can vote safely and confidently, in person and by mail, especially In the middle of a pandemic. Funding for state elections systems and the post office shouldn't be a partisan issue. This is about our democracy!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense, and the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the United States Army - Gillibrand Calls On Secretaries Of Defense And Army To Rename Confederate Monuments In New York Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "A US company should buy TikTok so everyone can keep using it and your data is safe. This is about privacy. With TikTok in China, it's subject to Chinese Communist Party laws that may require handing over data to their government. A safe way must be found for TikTok to continue." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 3rd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 2nd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's August 1st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2020 Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds Central New York schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for Central New York districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2020 On the heels of his successful push to include game-changing semiconductor amendment, senator pushes massive federal initiative for semiconductor manufacturing in final national defense bill -- to bring massive federal investment to globalfoundries, create new jobs, and kick capital region economy into high gear Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2020 Udall, Schumer: Republican Coronavirus Proposal Leaves Tribes, Native Communities Out Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Harold Parker, Co-Chair of the Northern Border Regional Commission - On the heels of his successful push to include game-changing semiconductor amendment in defense bill, Schumer announces plan to jolt U.S. semiconductor industry & WNY economy into high gear, bring critical federal investment to Genesee's stamp campus, & create thousands of new jobs Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 31, 2020 Meng Measure To Stop Trump From Excluding Undocumented Immigrants in Congressional Apportionment Passed By House Rep.Grace Meng
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin, Hirono, Colleagues To McConnell: Immigrants Are Essential & Deserve Support In COVID-19 Relief Legislation Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bipartisan Group of 103 Lawmakers Urges House Leadership to Prioritize Affordable Housing in Next COVID-19 Bill Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - On the heels of his successful push to include game-changing semiconductor amendment in defense bill, Schumer announces plan to jolt U.S. semiconductor industry & WNY economy into high gear, bring critical federal investment to Genesee's stamp campus, & create thousands of new jobs Sen.Chuck Schumer
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