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Jan. 21, 2019
Tweet - "The #TrumpShutdown, which hurts the well-being of 800,000 federal workers, has disproportionately harmed African Americans. The best way for @realDonaldTrump to honor Dr. King's legacy would be to open the government. #MLKDay"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2019
Tweet - "It is day 30 of the #TrumpShutdown. We must protect the 800,000 federal workers--thousands in NY--from losing their homes, facing eviction, or falling behind on bills. We're fighting for new legislation to guarantee protections now & in any future shutdown."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2019
On 30th Day of Government Shutdown, Schumer Pushes Plan to Protect 800 K Fed Workers & Their Families--thousands in Ny--from Losing Homes, Facing Eviction from Landlords or Falling Behind on Bills; Senator Says New Legislation Would Also Guarantee Protections in Any Future Shutdown
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Federal Shutdown and Immigration Policy
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 20, 2019
Tweet - "The #TrumpShutdown is just another example of this administration's failure to fulfill the trust responsibility to Native Nations. 5 of 6 agencies serving Native Nations are shut down, including health care, law enforcement, and social services."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 18, 2019
Suozzi and Fellow Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus Meet With President Trump at White House
Rep. Tom Suozzi
Jan. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Allegations like Buzzfeed's make it all the more important the Special Counsel's investigation go forward unimpeded. AG Nominee Barr must be far more explicit & unequivocal about not interfering in the investigation and pledge to make the whole Special Counsel's report public."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 18, 2019
Stefanik Co-Leads The Government Shutdown Prevention Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 18, 2019
Schumer Reveals: In Midst of Shutdown, Capital Region Is Experiencing Alarming Shingle Shot Shortage that Left Unsolved Could Sicken Many & Spread Chickenpox Virus This Winter; Senator Urges Emergency FDA Staff to Step In, Help Remedy Shortage with Manufacturer & Improve Communication with Locals Now in Dark
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump - Shutdown Housing Crisis
Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Government Funding
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to Helen M. Albert, Acting Inspector General - Velázquez, Thompson, Grijalva Call for Investigation into HUD Departure, Interference in Puerto Rico Disbursements
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 17, 2019
Rep. Madeleine Dean Joins House Judiciary Committee -- Will Oversee Federal Courts, Legal Matters
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Votes to Restore Critical Services for Americans and Fund the Government Through February 28
Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Morelle joins colleagues in letter to President Trump voicing fears of how his shutdown is hurting affordable housing programs
Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 17, 2019
Velazquez Statement on Trump Administration SAP on Emergency Supplemental
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 17, 2019
Tweet - "We here in Congress are representatives of the people. The popular will is abundantly clear! The American people want @SenateMajLdr McConnell and President @realDonaldTrump to end this shutdown. When will they listen?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2019
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 16, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 16, 2019
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Appointed to House Judiciary Committee for the 116th Congress
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
Republican Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Prevent Government Shutdowns
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
Congresswoman Scanlon Appointed to Prestigious Judiciary Committee
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
Congressman Morelle Votes to Provide Relief and Recovery Assistance for Americans Affected by Natural Disasters and Re-Open Federal Government Through February 8
Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 16, 2019
Congressman Morelle Co-Sponsors Raise the Wage Act of 2019, Supports Workers Nationwide
Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 16, 2019
Stefanik Cosponsors The Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 16, 2019
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY)
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "I want President Trump to see the faces of the 800,000 federal workers who are not being paid because of his shutdown. To the @SenateGOP : Open the government. To @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Open the government. To President @realDonaldTrump : Open the government."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "I just met with William Barr--President @realDonaldTrump 's nominee to be the next Attorney General--to put several specific questions to him and ask for better answers than he provided the @JudiciaryDems ."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2019
Government Shutdown
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Jan. 16, 2019
Reopen the Government
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 16, 2019
The Trump Shutdown
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 16, 2019
Disapproving the President's Proposal to Take An Action Relating to the Application of Certain Sanctions with Respect to the Russian
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2019
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "800,000 federal employees are without pay. I want President Trump to see these faces and hear these stories. President @realDonaldTrump: You are treating these fine men and women as pawns. Look at the pain and suffering you're causing."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "800,000 public servants have been without pay, including thousands of veterans who work for the federal government. Each one of those Americans has a different story about how the #TrumpShutdown is hurting them and their families."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Chuck Schumer
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2019
Rep. Adriano Espaillat Votes to Condemn Racism and Calls for Rep. Steve King to Resign From Congress
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 15, 2019
Disapproving the President's Proposal to Take An Action Relating to the Application of Certain Sanctions with Respect to the Russian
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2019
Rep. Meeks Calls on Republicans to Own Censure of Steve King
Rep. Gregory Meeks
Jan. 15, 2019
Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement Following 2020 Census Decision
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 15, 2019
Tweet - "The @JudiciaryDems will begin the hearing on the nomination of William Barr to be Attorney General. Given @realDonaldTrump's actions, the Senate should expect unequivocal & explicit commitments from Barr to resist abuses of power & attacks on rule of law."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2019
Meng Hails Court Decision to Block Trump Administration from Including Citizenship Question on 2020 Census
Rep. Grace Meng
Jan. 15, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Appointed to Education and Labor Committee
Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 15, 2019
STRENGTHENING AMERICA'S SECURITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2019
Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump is speaking to farmers in Louisiana. But @USDA can't pay out promised aid during the #TrumpShutdown. They can't implement the new provisions in the Farm Bill. Farmers can't get loans. Mr. President: If you want to help farmers, re-open the government."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2019
Schumer Reveals: In Midst of Shutdown, Central New York Is Experiencing Alarming Shingle Shot Shortage that Left Unsolved Could Sicken Many & Spread Chickenpox Virus This Winter; Senator Urges Emergency Fda Staff to Step In, Help Remedy Shortage with Manufacturer & Improve Communication with Locals Now in Dark
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2019
Government Funding
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2019
Letter to Acting Commissioner Berryhill, SSA - Abandonment of Anti-Union Policies
Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 14, 2019
Tweet - "The #TrumpShutdown enters its 4th week. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are feeling the sting. Friday, 800,000 public servants missed their paycheck. Tomorrow, the Coast Guard will be unable to deliver paychecks. Time to re-open the government."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Why won't President Trump open the government while we continue to negotiate? Because he thinks it's okay to use Americans' lives, livelihoods, paychecks, and families as "leverage" for his wall. Stop hurting Americans and open the government now, @realDonaldTrump."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 21, 2019
Tweet - "The #TrumpShutdown, which hurts the well-being of 800,000 federal workers, has disproportionately harmed African Americans. The best way for @realDonaldTrump to honor Dr. King's legacy would be to open the government. #MLKDay"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2019
Tweet - "It is day 30 of the #TrumpShutdown. We must protect the 800,000 federal workers--thousands in NY--from losing their homes, facing eviction, or falling behind on bills. We're fighting for new legislation to guarantee protections now & in any future shutdown."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2019
On 30th Day of Government Shutdown, Schumer Pushes Plan to Protect 800 K Fed Workers & Their Families--thousands in Ny--from Losing Homes, Facing Eviction from Landlords or Falling Behind on Bills; Senator Says New Legislation Would Also Guarantee Protections in Any Future Shutdown
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Federal Shutdown and Immigration Policy
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 20, 2019
Tweet - "The #TrumpShutdown is just another example of this administration's failure to fulfill the trust responsibility to Native Nations. 5 of 6 agencies serving Native Nations are shut down, including health care, law enforcement, and social services."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 18, 2019
Suozzi and Fellow Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus Meet With President Trump at White House
Rep.Tom Suozzi
Jan. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Allegations like Buzzfeed's make it all the more important the Special Counsel's investigation go forward unimpeded. AG Nominee Barr must be far more explicit & unequivocal about not interfering in the investigation and pledge to make the whole Special Counsel's report public."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 18, 2019
Stefanik Co-Leads The Government Shutdown Prevention Act
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 18, 2019
Schumer Reveals: In Midst of Shutdown, Capital Region Is Experiencing Alarming Shingle Shot Shortage that Left Unsolved Could Sicken Many & Spread Chickenpox Virus This Winter; Senator Urges Emergency FDA Staff to Step In, Help Remedy Shortage with Manufacturer & Improve Communication with Locals Now in Dark
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump - Shutdown Housing Crisis
Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Government Funding
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to Helen M. Albert, Acting Inspector General - Velázquez, Thompson, Grijalva Call for Investigation into HUD Departure, Interference in Puerto Rico Disbursements
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 17, 2019
Rep. Madeleine Dean Joins House Judiciary Committee -- Will Oversee Federal Courts, Legal Matters
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Votes to Restore Critical Services for Americans and Fund the Government Through February 28
Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Morelle joins colleagues in letter to President Trump voicing fears of how his shutdown is hurting affordable housing programs
Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 17, 2019
Velazquez Statement on Trump Administration SAP on Emergency Supplemental
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 17, 2019
Tweet - "We here in Congress are representatives of the people. The popular will is abundantly clear! The American people want @SenateMajLdr McConnell and President @realDonaldTrump to end this shutdown. When will they listen?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2019
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 16, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 16, 2019
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Appointed to House Judiciary Committee for the 116th Congress
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
Republican Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Prevent Government Shutdowns
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
Congresswoman Scanlon Appointed to Prestigious Judiciary Committee
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
Congressman Morelle Votes to Provide Relief and Recovery Assistance for Americans Affected by Natural Disasters and Re-Open Federal Government Through February 8
Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 16, 2019
Congressman Morelle Co-Sponsors Raise the Wage Act of 2019, Supports Workers Nationwide
Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 16, 2019
Stefanik Cosponsors The Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 16, 2019
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY)
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "I want President Trump to see the faces of the 800,000 federal workers who are not being paid because of his shutdown. To the @SenateGOP : Open the government. To @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Open the government. To President @realDonaldTrump : Open the government."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "I just met with William Barr--President @realDonaldTrump 's nominee to be the next Attorney General--to put several specific questions to him and ask for better answers than he provided the @JudiciaryDems ."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2019
Government Shutdown
Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Jan. 16, 2019
Reopen the Government
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 16, 2019
The Trump Shutdown
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 16, 2019
Disapproving the President's Proposal to Take An Action Relating to the Application of Certain Sanctions with Respect to the Russian
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2019
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "800,000 federal employees are without pay. I want President Trump to see these faces and hear these stories. President @realDonaldTrump: You are treating these fine men and women as pawns. Look at the pain and suffering you're causing."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "800,000 public servants have been without pay, including thousands of veterans who work for the federal government. Each one of those Americans has a different story about how the #TrumpShutdown is hurting them and their families."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Chuck Schumer
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2019
Rep. Adriano Espaillat Votes to Condemn Racism and Calls for Rep. Steve King to Resign From Congress
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 15, 2019
Disapproving the President's Proposal to Take An Action Relating to the Application of Certain Sanctions with Respect to the Russian
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2019
Rep. Meeks Calls on Republicans to Own Censure of Steve King
Rep.Gregory Meeks
Jan. 15, 2019
Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement Following 2020 Census Decision
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 15, 2019
Tweet - "The @JudiciaryDems will begin the hearing on the nomination of William Barr to be Attorney General. Given @realDonaldTrump's actions, the Senate should expect unequivocal & explicit commitments from Barr to resist abuses of power & attacks on rule of law."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2019
Meng Hails Court Decision to Block Trump Administration from Including Citizenship Question on 2020 Census
Rep.Grace Meng
Jan. 15, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Appointed to Education and Labor Committee
Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 15, 2019
STRENGTHENING AMERICA'S SECURITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2019
Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump is speaking to farmers in Louisiana. But @USDA can't pay out promised aid during the #TrumpShutdown. They can't implement the new provisions in the Farm Bill. Farmers can't get loans. Mr. President: If you want to help farmers, re-open the government."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2019
Schumer Reveals: In Midst of Shutdown, Central New York Is Experiencing Alarming Shingle Shot Shortage that Left Unsolved Could Sicken Many & Spread Chickenpox Virus This Winter; Senator Urges Emergency Fda Staff to Step In, Help Remedy Shortage with Manufacturer & Improve Communication with Locals Now in Dark
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2019
Government Funding
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2019
Letter to Acting Commissioner Berryhill, SSA - Abandonment of Anti-Union Policies
Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Jan. 14, 2019
Tweet - "The #TrumpShutdown enters its 4th week. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are feeling the sting. Friday, 800,000 public servants missed their paycheck. Tomorrow, the Coast Guard will be unable to deliver paychecks. Time to re-open the government."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Why won't President Trump open the government while we continue to negotiate? Because he thinks it's okay to use Americans' lives, livelihoods, paychecks, and families as "leverage" for his wall. Stop hurting Americans and open the government now, @realDonaldTrump."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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