| June 24, 2020
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Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Rename All Bases & Other Military Assets For Confederacy Within One Year
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| June 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Pres. Trump was weak in talks with China's Pres. Xi He sold out for phony promises that China would buy some soybeans in order to help his re-elect But it didn't work. Farmers are still hurting! This is not what he promised. It's not what farmers want."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Let me get this straight: Cases are spiking across the country. The admin has $14 billion for testing and tracing that they haven't spent. But President Trump thinks the right move is to pull federal support for testing out of hotspot areas!?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 24, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $700,000 in additional emergency federal funding for Chemung County transit systems
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Herrera Beutler, Jayapal Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging President to Use Defense Production Act to Spur PPE Production
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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Nadler & Lofgren Denounce Trump Executive Order Expanding Suspension on Immigration
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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Letter to James McHenry, Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review - Warren Leads Colleagues Questioning DOJ Office's Decision to Reopen Immigration Courts and Resume Hearings Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - 30+ House Members Request Investigation into Disinfectants Used at ICE Facilities Resulting in Sick Detainees
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Espaillat, Chairman Castro Lead Bipartisan Call for Secretary Pompeo to Provide Information on Foreign Disinformation Efforts Related To COVID-19
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Mucarsel-Powell, Over 100 House Democrats And CHC Members Call On Senator McConnell To Stop Blocking The American Dream And Promise Act
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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Tweet - "We stand with our postal workers and @APWUnational . It is past time for Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans to put the Heroes Act on the Senate floor to help postal workers and so many other Americans fight this health and economic crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Leading Senate Democrats Question Legality of Trump Administration's Withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 22, 2020
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Hearing of the Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Stefanik, Hearing on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 22, 2020
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Letter to Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel - Reaffirming Support of U.S.-Israel Alliance
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| June 22, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Over 100 House Democrats and CHC Members Call on President Trump to Endorse American Dream and Promise Act, Permanently Protect Dreamers
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| June 22, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump is so consumed with his own ego that he's downplaying the numbers and inventing ridiculous excuses for why COVID-19 has come roaring back in certain areas. It's hard to imagine a more haphazard, less focused, less consistent response from an administration."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin Leads Entire Senate Democratic Caucus In Calling On Leader McConnell To Bring Bipartisan House-Passed Dream & Promise Act To Floor For A Vote
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 21, 2020
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Tweet - "It's June 21, and the Trump admin is still sitting on nearly $14 billion we fought to provide for testing & tracing And now he's admitted he directed officials to slow testing to keep case numbers low when there's a spike in COVID-19 cases in many states!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 21, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump just admitted that he directed officials to slow testing. And even though there's a spike in COVID-19 cases in many states: The Trump administration still hasn't yet spent nearly $14 billion we fought to provide for testing and tracing!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 20, 2020
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Tweet - "America must continue to be a beacon of hope for refugees around the world It is who we are It is part of our American ideals This #WorldRefugeeDay, we are committed to fighting to undo the Trump administration's cruel refugee and immigration policies We stand with refugees"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 19, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump & Stephen Miller will stop at nothing Their "arbitrary" and "capricious" DACA rule was overturned by the Supreme Court Now he's throwing a fit on Twitter instead of standing with the vast majority of Americans (including 68% of Republicans!) who support Dreamers"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 19, 2020
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Senators Menendez, Schumer, Cardin Issue Statement to Express Opposition to the Proposed Unilateral Annexation of Territory in the West Bank
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $300k in funding for tribal communities during the COVID-19 health crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Mark Morgan, Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Barrage of Policies Targeting Asylum Seekers
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Barrage of Policies Targeting Asylum Seekers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Bennet, 42 Senate Democrats Call on Trump to Protect Dreamers Following Landmark Supreme Court DACA Decision
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense and Ryan D. McCarthy, Secretary of the Army - Maloney Requests Army Removes Confederate Symbols at West Point
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $3 million in federal funding for telehealth services
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - After Over a Month of Senate Inaction, Merkley Leads Push to Bring HEROES Act to Floor for Debate and Vote
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "To the Dreamers: #HomeIsHere One day, you are going to become American citizens."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "During these dark times, these two decisions from the Supreme Court this week were a surprising ray of light. LGBTQ+ Americans. Our Dreamers. No discrimination. Embracing immigrants. These are part of our American ideals."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "I get the impression that the Supreme Court didn't like your "arbitrary," "capricious," and lawless actions against the Dreamers. And neither do the American people."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Gillibrand Statement On SCOTUS Ruling On DACA
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| June 18, 2020
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Meng Statement on SCOTUS' DACA Decision
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Bolton wrote that Pres Trump decided to drop all major demands of China--on human rights, trade, more--because he wanted agricultural purchases from states that would aid his re-elect The revelations make clear Pres Trump's insecurity, weakness, vanity are a threat to our security"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Supreme Court blocks Trump from ending DACA. DREAMers are #HereToStay. FACTS."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| June 18, 2020
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Nadler & Lofgren Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Protecting DACA
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "This is a wonderful, wonderful day for the young Dreamers, for their families, for the American Dream. They work hard. They are on the frontlines of COVID-19, in the Armed Forces, in school and college. We have always believed in immigration in America. It is part of our soul."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "I literally cried tears of joy when I heard the DACA decision. The wonderful young Dreamers and their families have a huge burden lifted off their shoulders. One day they will become American citizens."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - House Chairs Demand That SBA Immediately Comply With GAO's Oversight of Taxpayer Funds for Coronavirus
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump spent most of his press conference demonizing peaceful protesters, airing unjustified grievances, suggesting the expertise that led to the AIDS vaccine will lead to a COVID vaccine when there is no AIDS vaccine! This was his press conference on police reform?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm proud of @CentralLaborNYC , the @AFLCIO , and unions across America who are leading the #WorkersFirst Caravan for Racial + Economic Justice. Senator McConnell: For families, people, workers. On real policing reform. On the COVID-19 crisis. No more delay. Let the #SenateActNow!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 17, 2020
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Letter to Mr. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the US Agency for International Development - Van Hollen, Cardin Call for Investigation into Offensive Statements by Trump Appointees at USAID
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Axne Urges Disclosure of Paycheck Protection Program Data to Protect Use of Taxpayer Dollars
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Langevin, Stefanik Introduce Legislation to Retain Top Talent for National Security
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "DACA gave millions of young immigrants in NY & America the chance to come out of the shadows The vast majority of Americans support protecting Dreamers The Supreme Court should keep hope alive and reverse President Trump's heartless termination of DACA"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force, and Lieutenant General Scott Rice, Commanding Officer in the Air National Guard - Schumer, Gillibrand, Maloney double down on push to make Stewart Air National Guard base site of new aeromedical evacuation squadron, bringing new jobs, funding & missions to Orange County
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance and ban on evictions passed in the CARES Act will soon expire. But Senate Republicans refuse to act. As they delay, America moves closer to a number of cliffs that threaten our economy and families and people."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 16, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $2.5 million in federal funding for telehealth services
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance we passed in the CARES Act will soon run out. The ban on evictions in the CARES Act is expiring. The cost of inaction by Sen. McConnell and Senate Republicans will do long term damage to families, to our economy, to people. We must act!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 16, 2020
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Schumer: Amid COVID, there is a very troubling 33% surge of domestic violence cases in NY requiring action; senator demands Senate immediately reauthorize Violence Against Women Act that already passed House; law funds Upstate NY shelters, counseling & critical efforts that save lives & gives survivors a second chance
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Over 100 economists are telling Congress to pass another relief package "commensurate with the nearly $16 trillion" hole in our economy caused by COVID-19 Millions unemployed, businesses in jeopardy, schools need help When will Senate GOP finally get the message? We must act!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Americans are fighting this health and economic crisis Economists are telling Senate GOP to do something Governors from both parties are pleading for aid Fed Chair Powell--appointed by Pres. Trump--is pushing for another COVID-relief bill When will Senate GOP get the message?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 15, 2020
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Tweet - "This headline sums it up And the trends are extremely concerning I've asked for Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, members of the Coronavirus Task Force to brief @SenateDems on recent spikes But the Trump White House continues to muzzle the most knowledgeable people"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The emergency unemployment insurance we passed in the CARES Act is soon going to run out The ban on evictions in the CARES Act is going to expire But reports say Sen. McConnell has told Senate Republicans not to expect another COVID-relief bill until late July. We must act!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Police reform, racial injustice, voting rights, a pandemic, and massive levels of unemployment: These are huge issues that demand the Senate's attention But instead, Senator McConnell's pushing two right-wing judges onto the nation's circuit courts: Justin Walker & Cory Wilson"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen. McConnell: The House passed a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act over a year ago COVID-19 is fueling a surge in domestic violence cases It is long past time to act Put the bill up for a vote NOW It will save lives & help survivors"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Americans are in the middle of fighting this COVID-19 public health crisis. So why are you focusing on confirming your former intern, Justin Walker, who has made it very clear that he personally opposes our health care law?!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 15, 2020
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Tweet - "It's been a month since the House passed the #HeroesAct that provides urgent and necessary help for Americans fighting the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. A month in Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard. Senator McConnell: Americans can't wait. We must act NOW!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 14, 2020
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Tweet - "With COVID-19, there has a been a rise in domestic violence cases. New York has seen a 33% surge. Senator McConnell: Hold a vote on the House-passed bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act NOW. What are you waiting for?! It will save lives and help survivors."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 14, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump and Senator Mitch McConnell: Joining with the @RidersAlliance , I'm standing with those on the frontlines of COVID-19 and so many others who are relying right now on public transit like our New York subways. We need to fight for more $$ to #RescueRiders now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 14, 2020
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Tweet - "We cannot simply sit by as this pandemic fuels a surge in domestic violence cases. Senator McConnell: The House passed a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act more than a year ago. Put it on the Senate floor immediately. It will save lives and help survivors."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: Americans need more support to fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. Americans are demanding policing reform. What are you waiting for?! We must act."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer, Delgado successfully secure over $1 million in federal funding for the Center for Discovery in Sullivan County
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Sec. @BetsyDeVosED 's latest attempt to block COVID-relief for DACA students is cruel & unlawful So many Dreamers have been on the frontlines of COVID, and many desperately need this aid We will keep fighting for them & all students struggling to recover"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 12, 2020
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Gillibrand Works To Expand Health Care Access For Immigrant Women By Co-Sponsoring The Heal Act
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| June 12, 2020
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Stefanik & Higgins Call on US & Canadian Governments to Develop Border Reopening Guidance
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Tweet - "To President Trump and Senator Mitch McConnell: Without immediate action by Republicans on the COVID-19 health and economic crisis, Communities of color and millions of Americans are going to needlessly suffer even more."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer, Gillibrand demand Feds speed up funding for New York's community health centers that were the frontline armor battling COVID-19; senators say emergency funding is needed for NY communities to begin recovery and rebuilding
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Tweet - "How cruel do you have to be to announce a roll back of health protections for transgender Americans in the middle of a global pandemic, in the middle of #PrideMonth, and on the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting?!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schumer, Delgado successfully secure over $1 million in federal funding for the Center for Discovery in Sullivan County
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 11, 2020
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Tweet - "The US has eclipsed 2M COVID-19 cases Another 1.5M Americans filed for unemployment over the past week 1.5M public sector workers lost jobs The disease is spiking in 19 states But Senate Republicans are ready to prematurely declare victory over one jobs report? We must act!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Rose, Clarke Push for Ft. Hamilton Streets to be Renamed from Confederate Generals
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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