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Sept. 17, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus unveils "March to Common Ground" COVID stimulus framework Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 STEFANIK SENDS LETTER REQUESTING DOD IMPROVEMENTS TO SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM FOR SERVICEMEMBERS Rep. Elise Stefanik
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Today I'm standing with @SenatorDurbin , @SenatorMenendez , & @ChrisVanHollen , to demand Senate Republicans pass #VenezuelaTPS to secure protected status for Venezuelans seeking refuge in the U.S. Despite having all the authority, President Trump won't grant this. We must act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "By the end of the week, 200,000 Americans will have died from COVID. The lives and livelihoods of the American people depend on Republicans abandoning their obsession with doing as little as possible while COVID rages through our nation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Let me repeat: We're in the middle of a pandemic, and President Trump and the Republicans are still suing to end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 16th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Conspiracy theories can't be allowed to undermine public confidence in our elections. @SenSanders and I are fighting for the Senate to act immediately to reassure Americans and ensure the security of our elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "We're in the middle of a pandemic, and President Trump and the Republicans are still suing to end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - 173 Members of Congress Urge DHS Inspector General to Open Investigation Into Whistleblower Allegations Regarding High Rates of Hysterectomies Being Performed on Immigrant Women Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus unveils "March to Common Ground" COVID stimulus framework Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 8225, the Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2020 Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 15th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "This decision hurts TPS holders, their families, and all of our communities. It's just plain wrong. It's long past time for Senator McConnell & President Trump to stop blocking the American Dream and Promise Act #HR6 to bring stability to these families." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "This #HispanicHeritageMonth as we celebrate the extraordinary contributions of our vibrant Latino community to our nation, we'll also keep fighting for action. For our health care. For our Dreamers. For our democracy. For a better future for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Donald Trump tried to deny climate change had an effect on the wildfires. He tried to claim our planet will just "start getting cooler." It's just like his attitude toward COVID-19, which he promised would magically disappear. Donald Trump: Too many lies for too long." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 House Chairs Joint Statement on Problem Solvers Caucus Coronavirus Relief Proposal Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Brutal dictators and nationalists have used forced hysterectomies to oppress, punish, and erase marginalized populations for centuries. This has no place in any society--much less at the hands of the U.S. government. The DHS Inspector General must immediately investigate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer, Gillibrand reveal: Two months after new trade deal implementation, lingering concerns about Canada & Mexico dodging dairy trade commitments wring Upstate NY dairy farmers dry; senators call on Feds to ensure strict agreement to provide fair market access, helping NY dairy industry & local economies rebuild from pandemic Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congressmen Cohen Leads Letter to Trump on Poisoning of Russian Opposition Leader Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Secretary Azar must resign immediately. We need a Secretary of Health & Human Services who will fight for the American people. Not one subservient to the daily whims of President Trump and his pressure to "slow the testing down." Not one silent on the chaos at the Department." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Of the many lies Trump has told about COVID: Telling Bob Woodward "nothing more could have been done" is one of the most galling. He still does not have an adequate national testing strategy or an adequate national plan for contact tracing. He never fully invoked the DPA." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Discusses Landmark Legislation To Help Veterans With Diseases Linked To Burn Pits And Other Toxic Exposures Obtain Benefits From VA Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 14th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Schumer: Long Island's venues --a lifeblood of LI economy for music, the arts, comedy & more-- could go under; they need access to critical fed relief ASAP to weather COVID-19; standing with LI's best acts, senator pushes bipartisan plan to "Save our Stages" across LI Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "After Senate Republicans spent four months dithering and delaying: Senator McConnell pushed a partisan, "emaciated' COVID-relief bill that was designed to fail. It is past time for Senate Republicans to wake up to the gravity of the crisis in our country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 13th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "This is a big victory for communities across America. Everyone must be counted. President Trump's attempt to target immigrants and weaponize the census for political gain is illegal." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 12th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Heartbreaking. American families like the Petrocellis have been devastated by tragedy. We will never forget our 9/11 victims. And we will not stop fighting for Americans in this pandemic. To Mark and FDNY Chief Albert Petrocelli, rest in peace." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The proof of the urgency of the climate crisis is literally in the air around us: Wildfires are rampaging across the West. The THRIVE Agenda we launched this week to fight climate change and injustice cannot come soon enough. #TimeToTHRIVE" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "We will #NeverForget those we lost 19 years ago on 9/11 and in the years since. We remember the resiliency and the courage of so many New Yorkers and Americans including our brave first responders, the families of those we lost, and so many more." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to stand with Vice President Biden, Governor Cuomo, and so many more today to honor those we lost on 9/11 and in the years since. New York will #NeverForget." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "We'll #NeverForget those we lost on 9/11 and in the years since. We'll #NeverForget the bravery of the first responders, families of those we lost, and Americans nationwide. I was proud to stand with VP Biden, Governor Cuomo, so many more at Ground Zero as we remember that day." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "This shouldn't be hard. We are fighting for money to pay teachers, transit workers, and firefighters. There is a pandemic going on, and they need our help. But you and Senate Republicans are blocking it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Hakeem Jeffires Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 10, 2020 Senate Democrats: Trump Administration Must Take Stronger Action Against Election Interference Following Sanctions on Derkach Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to His Excellency Nayib Armando Bukele Ortez , President of the Republic of El Salvador - Engel Leads House and Senate Democrats in Calling on Salvadoran President to Respect Press Freedom Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Treasury Department siphoning funds meant to pay for 9/11 workers' healthcare is outrageous. These first responders risked their lives for us on 9/11. The 9/11 workers' health program must be made whole. NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump was lying to the American people about COVID-19 and downplaying the virus. If there's a five-alarm fire in the house, you don't keep quiet. You have to let the people inside know the house is burning or they're going to die." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "We cannot go into the election without the truth about Putin's efforts to interfere in our election I'm demanding an all-Senators briefing on these threats because we know President Trump isn't going to do enough to stop it Democrats won't stop fighting to protect our elections" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell is trying today to jam through his GOP COVID bill that doesn't help renters keep a roof over their heads or families put food on the table. He isn't searching for progress--he is looking for political cover. Democrats won't stop fighting for people and families." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 10th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2020 Meng Initiatives to Strengthen U.S.-South Korea Relations Included in Key House-Passed Spending Bills Rep. Grace Meng
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The cynical Republican COVID bill was emaciated, inadequate, and designed to fail. Americans need help now, and Congress needs to respond in a way that meets the nation's very real and urgent needs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2020 Suozzi, Rice, Curran call on Senate to act and pass desperately needed federal COVID-19 assistance for states, localities, and schools Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Rep. Omar Co-Leads Comprehensive "THRIVE Agenda" to Address COVID-19, Climate Change, Racial Injustice, and Economic Crises Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $73 million in additional CDBG funding for NY communities rebuilding from pandemic Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats passed the HEROES Act through the House over three months ago. While Senator McConnell has had the Senate on 'pause,' COVID-19 has changed nearly every aspect of American life. We must pass a bill that meets the needs in our country. We must pass the HEROES Act now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 683, the Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump reportedly called military heroes "losers" and "suckers" The White House tried to deny it but he's said nearly the same thing out loud, on video before I just joined @SenDuckworth and @SenateDems to demand the Senate condemn Trump's comments Senate GOP objected" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Sept. 17, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus unveils "March to Common Ground" COVID stimulus framework Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 STEFANIK SENDS LETTER REQUESTING DOD IMPROVEMENTS TO SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM FOR SERVICEMEMBERS Rep.Elise Stefanik
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Today I'm standing with @SenatorDurbin , @SenatorMenendez , & @ChrisVanHollen , to demand Senate Republicans pass #VenezuelaTPS to secure protected status for Venezuelans seeking refuge in the U.S. Despite having all the authority, President Trump won't grant this. We must act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "By the end of the week, 200,000 Americans will have died from COVID. The lives and livelihoods of the American people depend on Republicans abandoning their obsession with doing as little as possible while COVID rages through our nation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Let me repeat: We're in the middle of a pandemic, and President Trump and the Republicans are still suing to end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 16th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Conspiracy theories can't be allowed to undermine public confidence in our elections. @SenSanders and I are fighting for the Senate to act immediately to reassure Americans and ensure the security of our elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "We're in the middle of a pandemic, and President Trump and the Republicans are still suing to end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - 173 Members of Congress Urge DHS Inspector General to Open Investigation Into Whistleblower Allegations Regarding High Rates of Hysterectomies Being Performed on Immigrant Women Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus unveils "March to Common Ground" COVID stimulus framework Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 8225, the Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2020 Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 15th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "This decision hurts TPS holders, their families, and all of our communities. It's just plain wrong. It's long past time for Senator McConnell & President Trump to stop blocking the American Dream and Promise Act #HR6 to bring stability to these families." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "This #HispanicHeritageMonth as we celebrate the extraordinary contributions of our vibrant Latino community to our nation, we'll also keep fighting for action. For our health care. For our Dreamers. For our democracy. For a better future for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Donald Trump tried to deny climate change had an effect on the wildfires. He tried to claim our planet will just "start getting cooler." It's just like his attitude toward COVID-19, which he promised would magically disappear. Donald Trump: Too many lies for too long." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 House Chairs Joint Statement on Problem Solvers Caucus Coronavirus Relief Proposal Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Brutal dictators and nationalists have used forced hysterectomies to oppress, punish, and erase marginalized populations for centuries. This has no place in any society--much less at the hands of the U.S. government. The DHS Inspector General must immediately investigate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer, Gillibrand reveal: Two months after new trade deal implementation, lingering concerns about Canada & Mexico dodging dairy trade commitments wring Upstate NY dairy farmers dry; senators call on Feds to ensure strict agreement to provide fair market access, helping NY dairy industry & local economies rebuild from pandemic Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congressmen Cohen Leads Letter to Trump on Poisoning of Russian Opposition Leader Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Secretary Azar must resign immediately. We need a Secretary of Health & Human Services who will fight for the American people. Not one subservient to the daily whims of President Trump and his pressure to "slow the testing down." Not one silent on the chaos at the Department." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Of the many lies Trump has told about COVID: Telling Bob Woodward "nothing more could have been done" is one of the most galling. He still does not have an adequate national testing strategy or an adequate national plan for contact tracing. He never fully invoked the DPA." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2020 U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Discusses Landmark Legislation To Help Veterans With Diseases Linked To Burn Pits And Other Toxic Exposures Obtain Benefits From VA Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 14th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Schumer: Long Island's venues --a lifeblood of LI economy for music, the arts, comedy & more-- could go under; they need access to critical fed relief ASAP to weather COVID-19; standing with LI's best acts, senator pushes bipartisan plan to "Save our Stages" across LI Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "After Senate Republicans spent four months dithering and delaying: Senator McConnell pushed a partisan, "emaciated' COVID-relief bill that was designed to fail. It is past time for Senate Republicans to wake up to the gravity of the crisis in our country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 13th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "This is a big victory for communities across America. Everyone must be counted. President Trump's attempt to target immigrants and weaponize the census for political gain is illegal." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 12th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Heartbreaking. American families like the Petrocellis have been devastated by tragedy. We will never forget our 9/11 victims. And we will not stop fighting for Americans in this pandemic. To Mark and FDNY Chief Albert Petrocelli, rest in peace." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The proof of the urgency of the climate crisis is literally in the air around us: Wildfires are rampaging across the West. The THRIVE Agenda we launched this week to fight climate change and injustice cannot come soon enough. #TimeToTHRIVE" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "We will #NeverForget those we lost 19 years ago on 9/11 and in the years since. We remember the resiliency and the courage of so many New Yorkers and Americans including our brave first responders, the families of those we lost, and so many more." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to stand with Vice President Biden, Governor Cuomo, and so many more today to honor those we lost on 9/11 and in the years since. New York will #NeverForget." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "We'll #NeverForget those we lost on 9/11 and in the years since. We'll #NeverForget the bravery of the first responders, families of those we lost, and Americans nationwide. I was proud to stand with VP Biden, Governor Cuomo, so many more at Ground Zero as we remember that day." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "This shouldn't be hard. We are fighting for money to pay teachers, transit workers, and firefighters. There is a pandemic going on, and they need our help. But you and Senate Republicans are blocking it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Hakeem Jeffires Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 10, 2020 Senate Democrats: Trump Administration Must Take Stronger Action Against Election Interference Following Sanctions on Derkach Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to His Excellency Nayib Armando Bukele Ortez , President of the Republic of El Salvador - Engel Leads House and Senate Democrats in Calling on Salvadoran President to Respect Press Freedom Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Treasury Department siphoning funds meant to pay for 9/11 workers' healthcare is outrageous. These first responders risked their lives for us on 9/11. The 9/11 workers' health program must be made whole. NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump was lying to the American people about COVID-19 and downplaying the virus. If there's a five-alarm fire in the house, you don't keep quiet. You have to let the people inside know the house is burning or they're going to die." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "We cannot go into the election without the truth about Putin's efforts to interfere in our election I'm demanding an all-Senators briefing on these threats because we know President Trump isn't going to do enough to stop it Democrats won't stop fighting to protect our elections" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell is trying today to jam through his GOP COVID bill that doesn't help renters keep a roof over their heads or families put food on the table. He isn't searching for progress--he is looking for political cover. Democrats won't stop fighting for people and families." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "It's September 10th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2020 Meng Initiatives to Strengthen U.S.-South Korea Relations Included in Key House-Passed Spending Bills Rep.Grace Meng
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The cynical Republican COVID bill was emaciated, inadequate, and designed to fail. Americans need help now, and Congress needs to respond in a way that meets the nation's very real and urgent needs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2020 Suozzi, Rice, Curran call on Senate to act and pass desperately needed federal COVID-19 assistance for states, localities, and schools Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Rep. Omar Co-Leads Comprehensive "THRIVE Agenda" to Address COVID-19, Climate Change, Racial Injustice, and Economic Crises Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $73 million in additional CDBG funding for NY communities rebuilding from pandemic Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats passed the HEROES Act through the House over three months ago. While Senator McConnell has had the Senate on 'pause,' COVID-19 has changed nearly every aspect of American life. We must pass a bill that meets the needs in our country. We must pass the HEROES Act now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 683, the Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump reportedly called military heroes "losers" and "suckers" The White House tried to deny it but he's said nearly the same thing out loud, on video before I just joined @SenDuckworth and @SenateDems to demand the Senate condemn Trump's comments Senate GOP objected" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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