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Sept. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Pelosi, Schumer Send Letter To President Trump Calling On President To Support House-Passed Bipartisan Background Checks Act And Help Save Lives Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's White House thinks keeping Americans safe is politically problematic for him? Unacceptable. 90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell must hold a vote on the House-passed background checks bill." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Harris, Colleagues Urge Facebook to Enforce Gun Selling Rules on its Digital Marketplace Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "So proud to meet with you all, @Cameron_Kasky & @MomsDemand. I will keep fighting to work to end gun violence. It's past time for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan, House-passed background checks bill on the Senate floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Facebook To Enforce Gun Selling Rules On Its Digital Marketplace Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "If the House-passed background checks bill would have been signed into law, this tragedy might have been avoided. @SenateMajLdr McConnell, you have no excuse. The Senate must vote on the House-passed bill to close these loopholes without delay." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Walmart is doing the right thing to take action on the gun violence epidemic that is raging across the country. I hope other companies follow Walmart's lead and have the courage to step up and #DoSomething to help #EndGunViolence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - ". @SenateMajLdr McConnell: People across the country are calling on Congress to #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence. It's time to lead on this issue. Put the House-passed background checks bill on the Senate floor for debate and a vote." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "There are some in Congress who go to church and pray on Sunday. But they actively undermine ppl w/ preexisting conditions and stop gun safety legislation. And thereby prey on everyday Americans every other day of the week. This. Must. End." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, & everyone injured in the shooting in Odessa & Midland, TX. Thank you to the first responders who risked their lives to stop the threat. @senatemajldr should bring up H.R. 8 the week Congress returns. We must #endgunviolence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "In the aftermath of the awful loss of life a few weeks ago, the time is NOW for @SenateMajLdr McConnell, Senate Republicans and @realDonaldTrump to show the kind of political courage they have failed to show in the past." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Show the American people you're serious about ending gun violence. Put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Show the American people you're serious about ending gun violence. Put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor immediately." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: These retreats are heartbreaking, particularly for the families of the victims of gun violence If you're serious about action, the way forward is for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan House-passed background checks bill up for a vote now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Americans are again seeing the gun lobby's tight grip on Trump's @WhiteHouse & Republicans. While the NRA can pull @realDonaldTrump back--they can't stop the 90% of Americans who want universal background checks. We'll keep pushing to end gun violence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "We've seen this movie before: President @realDonaldTrump, feeling public pressure in the immediate aftermath of a horrible shooting, talks about doing something meaningful to address gun violence, but inevitably, he backtracks in response to pressure from the NRA & the hard-right" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump and advisers downplay economic concerns." Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 18, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have passed bills to protect ppl w/ pre-existing conditions from losing healthcare protection. And stop gun purchases w/o universal criminal background checks. How many more Americans have to die before Moscow Mitch does his job?" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 17, 2019 Tweet - "It may have taken longer than last time, but it looks like the NRA has reeled @realDonaldTrump right back in. Mr. President: If you're serious, join us in calling on @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2019 September 4th: House Judiciary to Markup Gun Violence Prevention Bills Rep. Jerry Nadler
Aug. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senators Schumer And Leahy Call On President Trump To Fully Withdraw $5 Billion Budget Request For Expensive, Ineffective Border Wall, Instead Use Requested Funds For Other Pressing Needs, Such As Proven Initiatives To Address Threat Of Gun Violence And White Supremacist Extremism Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I'm thankful that the first responders in Philadelphia are going to make a full recovery. The Senate must honor their bravery with action to make our communities safer. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor. #EnoughIsEnough" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "I authored & fought to pass the Brady Bill to combat gun violence 26 years ago I was proud to be in the fight against gun violence then and I still am now @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Gavel the Senate back into session. Put the House-passed background checks bill on the floor. NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "26 years ago I authored and fought for passage of the Brady Bill to combat gun violence. I was proud to be in the fight against gun violence then, and I still am now. @SenateMajLdr McConnell, put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor immediately."Tweet - " Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Date Title Politician
Sept. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Pelosi, Schumer Send Letter To President Trump Calling On President To Support House-Passed Bipartisan Background Checks Act And Help Save Lives Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's White House thinks keeping Americans safe is politically problematic for him? Unacceptable. 90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell must hold a vote on the House-passed background checks bill." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Harris, Colleagues Urge Facebook to Enforce Gun Selling Rules on its Digital Marketplace Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "So proud to meet with you all, @Cameron_Kasky & @MomsDemand. I will keep fighting to work to end gun violence. It's past time for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan, House-passed background checks bill on the Senate floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Facebook To Enforce Gun Selling Rules On Its Digital Marketplace Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "If the House-passed background checks bill would have been signed into law, this tragedy might have been avoided. @SenateMajLdr McConnell, you have no excuse. The Senate must vote on the House-passed bill to close these loopholes without delay." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Walmart is doing the right thing to take action on the gun violence epidemic that is raging across the country. I hope other companies follow Walmart's lead and have the courage to step up and #DoSomething to help #EndGunViolence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - ". @SenateMajLdr McConnell: People across the country are calling on Congress to #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence. It's time to lead on this issue. Put the House-passed background checks bill on the Senate floor for debate and a vote." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 1, 2019 Tweet - "There are some in Congress who go to church and pray on Sunday. But they actively undermine ppl w/ preexisting conditions and stop gun safety legislation. And thereby prey on everyday Americans every other day of the week. This. Must. End." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 31, 2019 Tweet - "Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, & everyone injured in the shooting in Odessa & Midland, TX. Thank you to the first responders who risked their lives to stop the threat. @senatemajldr should bring up H.R. 8 the week Congress returns. We must #endgunviolence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "In the aftermath of the awful loss of life a few weeks ago, the time is NOW for @SenateMajLdr McConnell, Senate Republicans and @realDonaldTrump to show the kind of political courage they have failed to show in the past." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Show the American people you're serious about ending gun violence. Put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "90% of Americans support universal background checks. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Show the American people you're serious about ending gun violence. Put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor immediately." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: These retreats are heartbreaking, particularly for the families of the victims of gun violence If you're serious about action, the way forward is for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan House-passed background checks bill up for a vote now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Americans are again seeing the gun lobby's tight grip on Trump's @WhiteHouse & Republicans. While the NRA can pull @realDonaldTrump back--they can't stop the 90% of Americans who want universal background checks. We'll keep pushing to end gun violence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "We've seen this movie before: President @realDonaldTrump, feeling public pressure in the immediate aftermath of a horrible shooting, talks about doing something meaningful to address gun violence, but inevitably, he backtracks in response to pressure from the NRA & the hard-right" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Trump and advisers downplay economic concerns." Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 18, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have passed bills to protect ppl w/ pre-existing conditions from losing healthcare protection. And stop gun purchases w/o universal criminal background checks. How many more Americans have to die before Moscow Mitch does his job?" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 17, 2019 Tweet - "It may have taken longer than last time, but it looks like the NRA has reeled @realDonaldTrump right back in. Mr. President: If you're serious, join us in calling on @SenateMajLdr McConnell to put the bipartisan House-passed universal background checks bill on the Senate floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 16, 2019 September 4th: House Judiciary to Markup Gun Violence Prevention Bills Rep.Jerry Nadler
Aug. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senators Schumer And Leahy Call On President Trump To Fully Withdraw $5 Billion Budget Request For Expensive, Ineffective Border Wall, Instead Use Requested Funds For Other Pressing Needs, Such As Proven Initiatives To Address Threat Of Gun Violence And White Supremacist Extremism Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I'm thankful that the first responders in Philadelphia are going to make a full recovery. The Senate must honor their bravery with action to make our communities safer. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor. #EnoughIsEnough" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "I authored & fought to pass the Brady Bill to combat gun violence 26 years ago I was proud to be in the fight against gun violence then and I still am now @SenateMajLdr McConnell: Gavel the Senate back into session. Put the House-passed background checks bill on the floor. NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019 Tweet - "26 years ago I authored and fought for passage of the Brady Bill to combat gun violence. I was proud to be in the fight against gun violence then, and I still am now. @SenateMajLdr McConnell, put the House-passed universal background checks bill on the floor immediately."Tweet - " Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 11, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
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