| May 15, 2020
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Tweet - "On March 6, President Trump said "Anybody that wants a test can get a test." That's still not true. People are tired of hearing big announcements but seeing little action or progress. President Trump needs a detailed strategy to vaccinate everyone."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 15, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $1.6 million in federal funding for telehealth services
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Meng Statement on the Heroes Act
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Washington, Dir. of the U.S. Marshal Service - Nadler & Bass Call on U.S. Marshals Service to Provide Answers Regarding their Handling of COVID-19 for those in Custody
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Stefanik Statement on Pelosi's $3 Trillion Partisan Legislation; Need Immediate Bipartisan Relief
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Delgado Urges HHS to Distribute Overdue Funding to Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Tonko Delivers in COVID-19 Crisis Response Bill
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| May 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Wyden Urge Congress to Protect America's Farmworkers in Upcoming Relief Legislation
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Durbin Joins Colleagues To Press Labor Department To Speed Up Unemployment Disbursements And Address System Shortfalls
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Tens of thousands of Americans have lost their lives. There are over 35 million people out of work. But Senator McConnell has brought the Senate back to take exactly zero votes--zero--on legislation related to COVID-19."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 14, 2020
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Tweet - "People are sick, dying, losing jobs. Senate GOP can't find time for officials from FEMA or SBA to testify on the issues with small business loans or shortages of PPE. But now they have time to use the Senate to chase conspiracy theories pushed by Putin to prop up Pres. Trump?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 14, 2020
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USA Today - Schumer, Young, Khanna, Gallagher - US needs bipartisan push for scientific research after coronavirus: Congressional leaders
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, US Secretary of Health and Human Services - Butterfield and Olson Lead Letter Calling for Additional Funding for Medicaid Providers
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Congressman Panetta Introduces the Sending Outside Support Act of 2020
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Coronavirus has shown us once again the dangers when we fail to truly invest in science, technology, & the workforce of the future. We must act now ensure the U.S. is positioned to lead the 21st century. What we're proposing: The Endless Frontiers Act."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 14, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 14th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 14, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors ACCESS Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "I just took to the floor to demand that the Senate pass a resolution for the CDC to release the report on safely re-opening that the White House hid. But Senate Republicans objected. We need to act to keep Americans safe NOW."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "More than 80,000 Americans have died and more than 30 million Americans are now unemployed. Just how many lost lives, lost businesses, lost jobs will it take before Senate Republicans begin to feel the urgency?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "With Americans sick and dying, Senate Republicans are failing to meet the urgency of the crisis. Instead they're chasing conspiracy theories pushed by Putin to prop up President Trump."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 13, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $16.5 million in emergency federal funding for coronavirus testing in Upstate New York
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen. McConnell called the House Dems' new Heroes Act "aspirational" It's not "aspirational" when it's a health crisis It's not "aspirational" when a family can't feed kids It's not "aspirational" when people are worried about losing a home It's about urgent & necessary relief"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "New Yorkers are stepping up to help each other in this crisis And I was proud to tell one of those stories in the Senate today: This mask is made by Hickey Freeman in Rochester, NY by American labor, union labor A clothing-maker, they started making masks for a local hospital"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "What hypocrisy! Senator Cornyn has been one of the leading Republicans working to repeal our health care law that Senate Democrats have been fighting to protect. But now he says ACA access is "good news" for constituents losing coverage in this pandemic."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 13, 2020
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Clarke and FreshDirect Deliver 500 Boxes of Food to Brooklynites
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| May 13, 2020
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Reps. Pressley and Meeks Introduce Legislation Prohibiting Banks from Garnishing Economic Impact Payments
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Remarks for Virtual Roundtable on ICE's Response to COVID-19
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump administration cannot claim they care about saving lives but at the very same time be suing to rip health care from millions of Americans and end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. #DropTheLawsuit"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Ernst, Hassan Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Disability Service Providers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "BREAKING: Every Senate Democrat just signed an amicus brief for the Supreme Court fighting to protect Americans' health care from Pres. Trump's lawsuit. Republicans are suing to rip coverage from millions & end pre-existing condition protections amid a pandemic. #DropTheLawsuit"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Robert Kadlee, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response - Velázquez Presses HHS to Explain Remdesivir Distribution
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| May 13, 2020
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Meng Cosponsors Legislation to Help Nursing Home Residents Virtually Connect With Loved Ones and Health Care Providers During COVID-19
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 13th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 13, 2020
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Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on ICE's Response to COVID-19
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| May 13, 2020
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Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon.Thomas McCaffery, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs - Stefanik Leads Letter Asking DHA to Continue to Include Retail Pharmacies in TRICARE Coverage During COVID-19
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 13, 2020
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Tonko Announces $1.3 Billion for Capital Region in Latest House Relief Bill
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| May 13, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Duckworth and Colleagues Call for Creation of New Fund to Support Essential Frontline Workers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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After months-long effort to secure more tests for New York state, Schumer announces over $1.5 billion -- double any other state in nation -- for COVID-19 testing and tracing finally en route to NY
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 12, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - House Democrats Call for PPP Reforms to Improve Small Business Access to Loans
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - "A few weeks ago, Senate Democrats proposed a Heroes Fund for our essential workers. And the House bill does just that: It provides $200 billion for premium pay for our essential workers on the frontlines of COVID-19."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tester: Montana's community development programs are critical for small businesses, must be included in next coronavirus relief bill
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Trump Administration
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 12, 2020
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Chairwoman Velázquez on The Heroes Act
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| May 12, 2020
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Velázquez Announces $99 Million in Aid for Local Hospitals
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Dems fought for the hearing with Dr. Fauci--an opportunity to hear from him without Pres. Trump lurking Dr. Fauci warned of "suffering and death that could be avoided" if we don't follow the science & rush to reopen Pres. Trump: You need an adequate national testing strategy NOW"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Hina Naveed's story is inspiring. She's a nurse in NYC fighting hard on the frontlines of COVID-19--and a DACA recipient. We're fighting for Hina and for all DACA and TPS recipients, and I'm proud they're protected in the @HouseDemocrats ' new bill. #ImmigrantHealthHeroes"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 12, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Statement on the Work of the Judiciary Committee on The Heroes Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| May 12, 2020
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Lowey, Schumer Announce Historic Proposal for $67 billion in Critical New York State, County, and Local Government COVID Relief Funds
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Kustoff Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Increase U.S. And Israel Cooperation On Covid-19 Medical Research
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 12th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen. McConnell said the GOP has not 'yet felt the urgency of acting immediately.' Let me repeat. With millions sick and tens of thousands dying, With depression-era levels of unemployment, Sen. McConnell said the GOP has not 'yet felt the urgency of acting immediately.'"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 12, 2020
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Energy and Commerce Committee Fights for Utility Relief and Environmental Justice in COVID-19 Response Bill
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Suozzi Declares Big Victory for New York Because the HEROES Act Includes His Three Biggest Priorities: A Special Fund for Hardest Hit States, SALT, and Billions for Local Municipalities
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - "In the Rose Garden at the White House, President Trump said we have met the moment and prevailed. With over 1.3 million infected and over 80,000 American fatalities? With more than 30 million unemployed? A stunning disregard for the truth. We need to act big and bold now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 12, 2020
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Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Address Scourge of Domestic Violence Calls During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| May 12, 2020
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Senators Markey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Bennet, Schatz, and Hassan Lead Colleagues on Legislation to Ensure All Students Have Access to Internet During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Bureau of Prisons, and Donald Washington, Director of the U.S. Marshals Service - Stefanik Requests COVID-19 Testing for Federal Inmates
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, United States Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, United States Senate - Ernst, Murphy Urge Support for Families, Workers in Need of Diaper Assistance During COVID-19
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Wolf - 45+ Democrats Urge ICE to Preserve Evidence of Potential Abuse, Safely Release People Detained
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - 83 Members of Congress Call for Recurring Direct Payments During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Rep. Axne Leads Assistance Request for Rural Telehealth Providers and Patients
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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As EPW Committee Passes 2020 Senate Water Resource Development Act, Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Inclusion Of Key Projects For New York's Water Resources
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to Attorney General William Barr - Nadler, Cohen, Scanlon and Raskin Seek Answers on Doj Threats Against State Imposed Coronavirus Restrictions
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Clarke, Sen. Wyden Lead Letter to Prevent AI Bias in COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Following his push, Schumer announces upcoming emergency COVID-19 legislation will provide federal relief to Upstate NY's local newspapers, TV stations, and radio; senator says local media -- the lifeblood of our communities -- are struggling amidst the pandemic and must be eligible for small business relief to survive
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for federal assistance to underserved and underbanked small businesses, including minority-owned, women-owned, and rural small businesses, in this pandemic. Congress must do more to fight for them."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 11, 2020
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 11, 2020
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Tweet - "If President Trump is making daily testing and contact tracing available or required for his own staff at the White House, why is he still refusing to do it for the country?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader McConnell, and Leader Schumer - Representatives Rice, Meeks, Meng Urge House and Senate Leadership to Provide Additional Relief for Nursing Homes
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Tweet - "For Senator Mitch McConnell to say Republicans have not "yet felt the urgency of acting immediately' shows they are trapped in an alternate reality, letting ideology blind them to these health and economic crises."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 11, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 11th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States, and Peter Gaynor, FEMA Administrator - Lowey, Ocasio-Cortez Lead Bipartisan New York Members in Calling for FEMA Reimbursement for Funeral Expenses
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Fitzpatrick Joins Over 100 Legislators in Bipartisan Call for Economic Relief for Outdoor Recreation Industry
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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