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April 6, 2020 Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Meng Leads NY Delegation Letter to the Head of FEMA Calling for Greater Transparency and Centralized System for Acquiring Supplies and Equipment Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: I'll appoint Bharat Ramamurti to the Congressional Oversight Commission. He served with @SenWarren on banking and economic policy. He's shown he knows how to fight for the American people to hold corporations and the Trump admin accountable." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 5, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump hates when people say what he doesn't want to hear: The truth. Our country is a better place because of patriots like Michael Atkinson." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 5, 2020 Tweet - "Inspector General Michael Atkinson told me in a letter in March that it was a "a searing time for whistleblowers." In America, patriots speak truth to power. President Trump has turned that inside out. When you tell the truth, he fires you." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "2017: GOP Tax Scam signed into law. 2018: Children put in cages. 2019: Corruptly abuses power by trying to cheat in the next election. 2020: COVID-19 response a total disaster. Welcome to Trump's America." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "America now has more #coronavirus cases than any other country in the world. I am old enough to remember when donald dismissed the seriousness of #COVID19 as a democratic hoax. Ignorant. Corrupt. Incompetent. Quite a combination." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 4, 2020 Tweet - ""A searing time for whistleblowers" That's what Michael Atkinson told me in a letter in March. In America, patriots like him speak truth to power. And that's why President Trump fired him." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Is Interviewed About Military Czar For Medical Supplies Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke to Inspector General Michael Atkinson tonight, thanked him for his service, and told him that history will remember him as a hero and those who retaliated against him as scoundrels." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "In America, patriots speak truth to power. President Trump has turned that inside out. When you tell the truth, he fires you." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader, Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce and Science and Transportation Committee, and Maria Cantwell of the United States Senate - Feinstein, Harris, Markey Call on FCC to Preserve Radio Frequency for First Responders Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "Michael Atkinson is a man of integrity who has served our nation for almost two decades. Being fired for having the courage to speak truth to power makes him a patriot." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "Whether it's LTC Vindman, Captain Crozier, or Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson: President Trump fires people for telling the truth." Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Schumer on keeping pandemic's recession from becoming a depression Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell implying impeachment as the reason for President Trump's poor response is ridiculous I called for action Jan 26--Why'd it take so long? He needs a military officer as gov-wide "czar" of production & distribution of medical supplies NOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Sanders, Schumer, Wyden Call on Department of Labor to do "Everything Possible" to Expedite Unemployment Benefits Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Carper, Van Hollen, Democratic Colleagues Urge Leadership to Make D.C. Whole, Increase Federal Coronavirus Relief for the District Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #CensusDay (April 1). I just completed the form online. It took 10 minutes! Healthcare professionals, first responders and grocery store clerks are WORKING OVERTIME to battle the #coronavirus. Let's all spend a few moments to make sure that everyone counts" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "April 1 is #CensusDay! It's important that you get counted. Because it helps determine funding for your community that goes towards hospitals, schools, transportation, and much more. http://my2020census.gov #2020Census" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Letter to Megan Brennan, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service - Clarke Calls for Stronger Safety Measures for USPS Workers During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 31, 2020 Meng Working to Ensure Resumption of Mail Service in Ridgewood, Maspeth, Glendale and Middle Village Rep. Grace Meng
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: You may have been distracted by impeachment from acting to fight coronavirus, but not everyone was. I called for President Trump to declare a public health emergency to fight coronavirus on January 26!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Trump doesn't think Republicans can win if voting is made easier for everyday Americans. Is that why many in the GOP worship at the altar of voter suppression? We. Will. Defend. Our. Democracy. #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Florida Gov has set up checkpoints on I-95 to stop drivers from the NYC area. Instead of trying to scapegoat New Yorkers here's a thought. Look in the mirror. This is the same guy who allowed thousands of spring breakers to wildly party on Florida beaches for days. Shameless." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Democracy Matters. Now more than ever. That's why @HouseDemocrats fought to secure $400 million to maximize voter participation during the #coronavirus pandemic. We need nationwide early voting and mail-in ballots for everyone. Nothing less is acceptable #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 27, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Grace Meng Rep. Grace Meng
March 27, 2020 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 Rep. Tom Suozzi
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Back in Washington preparing to vote on the #Coronavirus relief package. Apparently, a right-wing Republican is trying to block it. This is no time for political gamesmanship. Lives are at risk. We. Will. Pass. This. Bill. #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are holding up the Coronavirus relief package because of direct payments to displaced employees. They have never been for everyday Americans. And they never will be. House Dems will always stand up #ForThePeople. We. Will. Prevail." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Houlahan Builds Bipartisan Coalition To Support National Service During The COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 23, 2020 Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Ocasio-Cortez, And Neguse To Introduce Legislation To Prohibit Government Officials From Profiting Off Their Positions By Trading Stocks Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the U.S and Chairman of the White House Coronavirus Task Force - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter to White House Coronavirus Task Force Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 23, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Discusses Coronavirus In NY Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "What does Mitch McConnell not get about this moment? House Dems are in the majority. We were elected to stand up #ForThePeople. There will be no corporate slush fund. Get. Over. It." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 23, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 23, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly, Over 120 House Democrats Urge Trump to Drop ACA Lawsuit During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
March 22, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate majority may consider Congress a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trump administration. House Dems don't get down like that. We will always fight #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans jammed the #GOPTaxScam down the throats of the American people in 2017. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest one percent. McConnell is apparently up to his old tricks. House Dems are empowered to stop him. We will continue to fight #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 20, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "First, the coronavirus is "totally under control." Next, "it's like a miracle - it will disappear." Then, the whole thing is a "hoax." Now, America is "at war." Dude, you're all over the place. PIPE DOWN." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 18, 2020 Letter to Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Bennet, Senate Democrats Condemn Trump Administration on Approval of Texas Medicaid Waiver that Limits Women's Choice of Health Care Provider Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Murphy, Blumenthal, King and Colleagues Urge President to Use Existing Authority to Boost Production of Equipment as America Faces Ventilator Shortage Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly Leads 62 Members in Urging Trump to Issue Executive Order Mandating Telework for Eligible Feds and Contractors Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Trump claims that the Coronavirus is under control. It is not. The President needs to either step up and speak the truth #SocialDistancing. Or get out of the way. FACTS." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Congressman Hanna represented the people of his district with great integrity. He worked across the aisle to get things done, and he really cared. We collaborated time and again on projects big and small. My heartfelt condolences go out to the community and his entire family." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 15, 2020 Tweet - "Harry Truman: "The buck stops here." Barack Obama: "As President, I take responsibility for that." Donald Trump: "I don't take responsibility at all." COVID-19 is a devastating virus. We need real leadership, not dereliction of duty." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 14, 2020 Sens. Coons and Tillis, Reps. Johnson, Collins, Nadler and Roby Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Modernizing U.S. Trademark System Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 14, 2020 Tweet - "House passes wide-ranging Coronavirus relief package #ForThePeople. It's time for the Senate to #DoYourJob. End your weekend vacation, Mitch. Get back to Washington. This is a matter of life or death." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 13, 2020 Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - 100 Members of Congress, Led by Congressman David Trone, Seek Answers on Census Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
Date Title Politician
April 6, 2020 Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Meng Leads NY Delegation Letter to the Head of FEMA Calling for Greater Transparency and Centralized System for Acquiring Supplies and Equipment Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: I'll appoint Bharat Ramamurti to the Congressional Oversight Commission. He served with @SenWarren on banking and economic policy. He's shown he knows how to fight for the American people to hold corporations and the Trump admin accountable." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 5, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump hates when people say what he doesn't want to hear: The truth. Our country is a better place because of patriots like Michael Atkinson." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 5, 2020 Tweet - "Inspector General Michael Atkinson told me in a letter in March that it was a "a searing time for whistleblowers." In America, patriots speak truth to power. President Trump has turned that inside out. When you tell the truth, he fires you." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "2017: GOP Tax Scam signed into law. 2018: Children put in cages. 2019: Corruptly abuses power by trying to cheat in the next election. 2020: COVID-19 response a total disaster. Welcome to Trump's America." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "America now has more #coronavirus cases than any other country in the world. I am old enough to remember when donald dismissed the seriousness of #COVID19 as a democratic hoax. Ignorant. Corrupt. Incompetent. Quite a combination." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 4, 2020 Tweet - ""A searing time for whistleblowers" That's what Michael Atkinson told me in a letter in March. In America, patriots like him speak truth to power. And that's why President Trump fired him." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Is Interviewed About Military Czar For Medical Supplies Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke to Inspector General Michael Atkinson tonight, thanked him for his service, and told him that history will remember him as a hero and those who retaliated against him as scoundrels." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "In America, patriots speak truth to power. President Trump has turned that inside out. When you tell the truth, he fires you." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader, Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce and Science and Transportation Committee, and Maria Cantwell of the United States Senate - Feinstein, Harris, Markey Call on FCC to Preserve Radio Frequency for First Responders Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "Michael Atkinson is a man of integrity who has served our nation for almost two decades. Being fired for having the courage to speak truth to power makes him a patriot." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "Whether it's LTC Vindman, Captain Crozier, or Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson: President Trump fires people for telling the truth." Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Schumer on keeping pandemic's recession from becoming a depression Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell implying impeachment as the reason for President Trump's poor response is ridiculous I called for action Jan 26--Why'd it take so long? He needs a military officer as gov-wide "czar" of production & distribution of medical supplies NOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Sanders, Schumer, Wyden Call on Department of Labor to do "Everything Possible" to Expedite Unemployment Benefits Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Carper, Van Hollen, Democratic Colleagues Urge Leadership to Make D.C. Whole, Increase Federal Coronavirus Relief for the District Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #CensusDay (April 1). I just completed the form online. It took 10 minutes! Healthcare professionals, first responders and grocery store clerks are WORKING OVERTIME to battle the #coronavirus. Let's all spend a few moments to make sure that everyone counts" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "April 1 is #CensusDay! It's important that you get counted. Because it helps determine funding for your community that goes towards hospitals, schools, transportation, and much more. http://my2020census.gov #2020Census" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Letter to Megan Brennan, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service - Clarke Calls for Stronger Safety Measures for USPS Workers During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 31, 2020 Meng Working to Ensure Resumption of Mail Service in Ridgewood, Maspeth, Glendale and Middle Village Rep.Grace Meng
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: You may have been distracted by impeachment from acting to fight coronavirus, but not everyone was. I called for President Trump to declare a public health emergency to fight coronavirus on January 26!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Trump doesn't think Republicans can win if voting is made easier for everyday Americans. Is that why many in the GOP worship at the altar of voter suppression? We. Will. Defend. Our. Democracy. #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Florida Gov has set up checkpoints on I-95 to stop drivers from the NYC area. Instead of trying to scapegoat New Yorkers here's a thought. Look in the mirror. This is the same guy who allowed thousands of spring breakers to wildly party on Florida beaches for days. Shameless." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Democracy Matters. Now more than ever. That's why @HouseDemocrats fought to secure $400 million to maximize voter participation during the #coronavirus pandemic. We need nationwide early voting and mail-in ballots for everyone. Nothing less is acceptable #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 27, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Grace Meng Rep.Grace Meng
March 27, 2020 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 Rep.Tom Suozzi
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "Back in Washington preparing to vote on the #Coronavirus relief package. Apparently, a right-wing Republican is trying to block it. This is no time for political gamesmanship. Lives are at risk. We. Will. Pass. This. Bill. #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are holding up the Coronavirus relief package because of direct payments to displaced employees. They have never been for everyday Americans. And they never will be. House Dems will always stand up #ForThePeople. We. Will. Prevail." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Houlahan Builds Bipartisan Coalition To Support National Service During The COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 23, 2020 Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Ocasio-Cortez, And Neguse To Introduce Legislation To Prohibit Government Officials From Profiting Off Their Positions By Trading Stocks Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the U.S and Chairman of the White House Coronavirus Task Force - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter to White House Coronavirus Task Force Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 23, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Discusses Coronavirus In NY Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "What does Mitch McConnell not get about this moment? House Dems are in the majority. We were elected to stand up #ForThePeople. There will be no corporate slush fund. Get. Over. It." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 23, 2020 Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 23, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly, Over 120 House Democrats Urge Trump to Drop ACA Lawsuit During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
March 22, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate majority may consider Congress a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trump administration. House Dems don't get down like that. We will always fight #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 21, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans jammed the #GOPTaxScam down the throats of the American people in 2017. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest one percent. McConnell is apparently up to his old tricks. House Dems are empowered to stop him. We will continue to fight #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 20, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "First, the coronavirus is "totally under control." Next, "it's like a miracle - it will disappear." Then, the whole thing is a "hoax." Now, America is "at war." Dude, you're all over the place. PIPE DOWN." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 18, 2020 Letter to Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Bennet, Senate Democrats Condemn Trump Administration on Approval of Texas Medicaid Waiver that Limits Women's Choice of Health Care Provider Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Murphy, Blumenthal, King and Colleagues Urge President to Use Existing Authority to Boost Production of Equipment as America Faces Ventilator Shortage Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly Leads 62 Members in Urging Trump to Issue Executive Order Mandating Telework for Eligible Feds and Contractors Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Trump claims that the Coronavirus is under control. It is not. The President needs to either step up and speak the truth #SocialDistancing. Or get out of the way. FACTS." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Congressman Hanna represented the people of his district with great integrity. He worked across the aisle to get things done, and he really cared. We collaborated time and again on projects big and small. My heartfelt condolences go out to the community and his entire family." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 15, 2020 Tweet - "Harry Truman: "The buck stops here." Barack Obama: "As President, I take responsibility for that." Donald Trump: "I don't take responsibility at all." COVID-19 is a devastating virus. We need real leadership, not dereliction of duty." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 14, 2020 Sens. Coons and Tillis, Reps. Johnson, Collins, Nadler and Roby Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Modernizing U.S. Trademark System Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 14, 2020 Tweet - "House passes wide-ranging Coronavirus relief package #ForThePeople. It's time for the Senate to #DoYourJob. End your weekend vacation, Mitch. Get back to Washington. This is a matter of life or death." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 13, 2020 Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - 100 Members of Congress, Led by Congressman David Trone, Seek Answers on Census Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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