| June 4, 2020
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Kuster, Jeffries Introduce Legislation to Ensure U.S. is Prepared to Produce, Administer COVID-19 Vaccine Once Available
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| June 3, 2020
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Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Protecting the Right to Vote During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Nearly a quarter of our workforce is unemployed. Over 100,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Americans are in the streets demanding justice. But the Senate Republican Conspiracy Caucus is chasing President Trump's wild conspiracy theories."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell yesterday talked about his June priorities. He didn't mention COVID-legislation--but the recession could deepen to a depression if we don't act! He said he'd "take a look" at policing reform legislation--but will this be like his pledge to debate gun safety?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 3, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bipartisan House Members Request Congress Address Needle & Syringe Shortage To Prepare For Covid-19 Vaccine
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| June 2, 2020
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E&C Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Environmental Justice and the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| June 2, 2020
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Tweet - "We are living through a tale of two crises--COVID-19 and racial injustice--and President Trump has been a miserable failure at handling both of them."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge FCC to Allow Local Governments Adequate Time to Respond to Wireless Equipment Rule Changes Amid COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| June 2, 2020
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Quigley Highlights Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| June 2, 2020
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Congresswoman Clarke Helps Bring 2 New COVID Test & Trace Locations to Brooklyn
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "We're recognizing a moment of silence to remember the more than 100,000 American lives we've lost to COVID-19. These are parents and children, family members and friends, and people in New York and across this country. We're praying for them and their families. #WeRemember"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage and Americans are taking to the streets to express their anger at police violence and racial injustice, Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans must focus on the national crises at our doorstep."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Thomas McCaffery, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs - Congresswoman Luria Calls on Defense Health Agency to Cover Mental Telehealth Services Under TRICARE
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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Letter to Rodrigo Maia, President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil - House Members Ring the Alarm Amidst Human Rights Violations in Brazil
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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At Start of Pride Month, Maloney and Ocasio-Cortez Highlight Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| May 30, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 30th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Booker, Gillibrand, Harris, Smith Press Senate Leaders for Maternal Health Policies in Next COVID-19 Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Tonko Takes Action to Help New York Workers and Small Businesses
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "America is reeling from 100,000 deaths and rising. 40 million have filed for unemployment. Our communities are hurting from senseless murders and years of racism and injustice. But President Trump is only interested in scapegoating and divisiveness when he should be leading."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 29th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen. McConnell hasn't scheduled any legislative business related to COVID-19 for the next Senate work period But the Senate GOP Conspiracy Caucus will hold hearings on baseless conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump They need to focus on this health and economic crisis NOW"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "We will not stop fighting for the Senate GOP to focus on helping the country now; for the House bill that reforms & extends PPP; for the jobs of teachers, firefighters, police officers, bus drivers, and more; for Americans who need to pay their rent; for testing; and so much more"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "100 thousand Americans dead. 40 million people newly unemployed. 0 competence at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. The #HeroesAct is desperately needed. FACTS."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| May 29, 2020
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Clarke Helps Solidify HHS Relief Fund for Skilled Nursing Facilities in New York
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Emmer Sends Letter Urging Congress to Provide Resources for Direct Support Professionals
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Meng Introduces Legislation to Improve Access to Menstrual Products as Nation Marks Menstrual Hygiene Day and National Period Poverty Awareness Week
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector of Department of Homeland Security - California Congressional Members Lead Request for Investigation of Death at Detention Facility and ICE Measures During COVID Crisis
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Calling on Administration to Ensure National Guard Servicemembers on COVID-19 Front Lines Receive Benefits Earned
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The cost of Republican inaction grows every day Over 100,000 Americans have lost their lives Over 40M have filed for unemployment But Sen. McConnell & his conspiracy caucus are still more focused on peddling conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump than on helping Americans"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 28th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm heartbroken over the Americans we've lost to COVID-19. I'm praying for their families, and their friends, and for all who loved them."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 28, 2020
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Clarke Helps Secure Free COVID-19 Testing For Brooklyn's NYCHA Residents
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Schakowsky Joins over 160 Members of Congress in Denouncing Ideological Attacks on Planned Parenthood Health Centers over PPP Loans
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| May 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Ahead Of The Upcoming Hurricane Season In The Caribbean, Chair Grijalva Joins Sen. Schumer, Rep. Velázquez and Democratic Lawmakers In Seeking Answers on How FEMA Is Preparing To Respond To Storms That Hit Puerto Rico And The U.S. Virgin Islands
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 27, 2020
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Letter to John Barsa, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development - Meng and Brooks Urge USAID to Prioritize Needs of Women and Girls in COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| May 27, 2020
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Tweet - "COVID-19 has shown once again how America can't afford to continue our decades-long underinvestment in science & tech We're announcing the Endless Frontiers Act to boost funding by over $100 billion for scientific research & build new tech hubs nationwide"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 27, 2020
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Tweet - "The Conspiracy Caucus: Senator McConnell, Senator Graham, Senator Johnson, and Senate GOP are racing to peddle conspiracy theories pushed by Putin to help Pres. Trump. But they're twiddling their thumbs on desperately needed help for Americans reeling from the COVID-19 crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 27, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 27th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Meng Demands FDA to Not Compromise Those with Food Allergies During COVID-19
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Through his activism, Larry Kramer fought to call attention to the AIDS crisis. His fight to ACT UP saved lives. We'll miss him, and he will continue to inspire all of us."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 26, 2020
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Meng Delivers PPE to Constituents
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Bipartisan Lawmakers Call for Strong PFAS Clean-up Actions in Defense Authorization Bill
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| May 26, 2020
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Stefanik, Crow Introduce Legislation to Prioritize Biodefense Response and Prevention Planning
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| May 26, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Denounce HHS Proposal to Permit More Discrimination in Health Care, Weaken Protections
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 26, 2020
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Letter to Caren Harp, Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Wyden, Harris, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on the Health and Safety of Youth in Juvenile Detention During COVID-19
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 26, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 26th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Every day, we are seeing more examples of how President Trump--enabled by Senate Republicans--has been abusing this pandemic to eliminate honest, independent public servants and inspectors general who are willing to speak truth to power."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 26, 2020
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Tweet - "We've lost nearly 100,000 American lives to COVID-19. We've seen 38 million Americans file for unemployment. So why does Senator McConnell want to pause on helping Americans across the country fight this health and economic crisis?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Americans are sick and dying Americans can't afford rent, have lost their jobs, can't put food on the table to feed their families But Senator McConnell is just brushing them off by telling them he'll be ready to get back to helping them in "the next month or so"?! Unacceptable"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 26, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce: New York's nursing homes to receive $394 million in emergency funding to keep the frontline against the virus going strong; New York gets greatest amount of federal funding
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 26, 2020
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Reps. Delgado and Tonko Discuss Support for Small Businesses at Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| May 26, 2020
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Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Costa Calls on Secretary Pompeo for Enhanced Transatlantic Cooperation
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| May 25, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 25th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 25, 2020
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Tweet - "To reopen our economy safely, we need testing to be free, accurate, reliable, and accompanied by tools like contact tracing so we can slow the spread of the virus and prevent outbreaks. Senator McConnell must stop obstructing the House-passed Heroes Act."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 25, 2020
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Tweet - "This disappointing report from the Trump administration confirms that President Trump's national testing strategy is to deny the truth that there aren't enough tests and supplies, to reject responsibility, and to dump the burden onto the states."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 25, 2020
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Tweet - "After six months and nearly 100,000 lives lost, the Trump administration still does not have a serious plan for increasing testing to stop the spread of the virus."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 25, 2020
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Pelosi, Schumer, Pallone and Murray Joint Statement on the Trump Administration's Disappointing National Testing Strategy Report
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 24, 2020
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Tweet - ""They were not simply names on a list. They were us." My heart breaks for the Americans we've lost to COVID-19. I'm praying for their families and friends and loved ones."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 24, 2020
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Tweet - "To the Class of 2020 Congratulations on all your hard work as you graduate from college! You are our future leaders--we have faith in you As we work to overcome this pandemic--we need your help to rebuild even stronger than before Good Luck! Godspeed! A digital address to you:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 23, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump admin's response to COVID-19 has been inadequate from the beginning Tomorrow, they're required to submit a national testing strategy We'll review it with a fine tooth comb to make sure it outlines in detail how they will ensure every American who needs a test gets one"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 23, 2020
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Tweet - "To the SBA: In the CARES Act, the PPP program ensured nonprofits that meet the qualifications would be eligible for help. You need to stop the ideologically-driven action against Planned Parenthood's local health centers to score political points for the Trump admin."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 23, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 23rd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Pres. Trump & Senate Republicans want to kick millions off their earned unemployment benefits in this crisis--even making Americans with pre-existing conditions choose between their lives & paychecks. We must act! This is why the House passed a bill with urgent & necessary help."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 22, 2020
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Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Nadler, Hearing on COVID-19 in Prisons & Jails
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to Scott Gast, Deputy Counsel to the President - Menendez, Warren, Colleagues Request Newly Appointed "Therapeutics Czar" to Divest from Financial Interest, Resign to Boards of any Pharmaceutical, Medical and Biotech Companies
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Duckworth, Warren, Markey and Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Prepare for Simultaneous Peaks of 2020 Flu Season, COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Reschenthaler Leads Congressional Effort to Honor USNS Mercy, USNS Comfort COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors Resolution Recognizing Efforts of USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy During COVID-19
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration To Stop Targeting Critical Health Care Providers Based On Political Ideology
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to Assistant Secretary Elinore F. McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use of the DHH and and Dr. Richard McKeon, Chief of Suicide Prevention Branch of Center for Mental Health Services - Pingree, 43 Bipartisan Members Urge Trump Admin to Preserve Mental Health Services for LGBTQ Youth Throughout Pandemic
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Tweet - "This is the opposite of what happened. The House this month passed a major bill to fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. But Senator McConnell has held no votes on legislation on the Senate floor in May related to COVID-19."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 22, 2020
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After months of tireless advocacy for rural relief, Schumer, Gillibrand announce $1.2 million in emergency federal funding for rural health clinics for COVID-19 testing
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Leader McConnell has not scheduled a single vote on legislation related to COVID-19 in the entire month of May."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 22, 2020
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Tweet - "This shows the original VA study on hydroxychloroquine everyone was concerned over is just the beginning This drug may be useless or even harmful for COVID-19 patients, but the VA continues to administer it to hundreds of vets Why are we just learning this? We need answers NOW!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 22, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 22nd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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