| March 27, 2020
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 27, 2020
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Tweet - ""A damn no" That's what Senator Murray told Senate Democrats about the Republican plan for a $500 billion slush fund. I can't thank @PattyMurray enough for her work fighting to make this bill better for people and workers across America."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 27, 2020
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| March 27, 2020
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Clarke Votes in Favor of the Bipartisan CARES ACT to Combat COVID-19
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| March 27, 2020
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Letter to Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com Inc. - Rep. Ilhan Omar and Sen. Bernie Sanders lead Letter Calling on Amazon to Protect Workers
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 27, 2020
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Stefanik Helps House Pass Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 27, 2020
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Tonko Applauds Passage of $2 Trillion Coronavirus Response Package
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| March 27, 2020
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Applauds Passage of Historic Families & Workers-First Coronavirus Legislation and The Emergency Relief It Sends to New York
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| March 27, 2020
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Rep. Nadler Issues Statement on Passage of CARES Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| March 27, 2020
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Velazquez on CARES Act Passage
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| March 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Meng and Ocasio-Cortez Call on President Trump to Prioritize Transfer of Personal Protective Equipment and Ventilators From National Stockpile to Elmhurst Hospital
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| March 26, 2020
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Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Last night--Republicans didn't want to include provisions to prohibit Pres. Trump, his family, & businesses controlled by govt leaders from receiving funds Treasury will disburse We stared them down These prohibitions and our transparency reqs are in the bill that passed 96-0"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 26, 2020
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Letter to Chris Kempczinski, President and Chief Executive Official of McDonald's - Harris Leads Call for Large Employers to Enact Emergency Paid Leave Protections Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 44 lawmakers demand answers to administration's unsubstantiated coronavirus claims
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Wild leads letter to guarantee health care workers paid sick leave
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| March 25, 2020
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Meng Introduces Resolution to Denounce Anti-Asian Sentiment Caused by Coronavirus
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 25, 2020
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Reps. Zeldin, Stefanik, Reed and Katko Urgently Call on Senator Schumer to Sign Off on the Senate Making a Critical Technical Correction to Coronavirus Bill, Providing NYS With $6 Billion in Desperately Needed Healthcare Funding
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| March 25, 2020
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Is Interviewed About The Defense Protection Act
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 25, 2020
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Tweet - "We fought for more than $150 billion for our healthcare system. That includes a new $100 billion fund that is available to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis. Tests, ventilators, beds, protective equipment, medicines, lost revenues, staffing, and more."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2020
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Tweet - "There are millions of Americans watching us right now, separated from friends & family, unsure when the time will come when life may return to normal. Let us tell them help is on the way. That they are not alone. That this country, this Senate, this government, is here for them."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2020
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Tweet - "To Americans across the country, help is on the way. Because we fought to make this bill better: It puts people and workers first, not corporations. It gives more money to our healthcare system, to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2020
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Tweet - "We fought for our healthcare system We fought to save jobs, millions of small businesses, millions of aviation jobs, more We fought to ensure Americans who lost jobs will be able to pay rent, mortgages, food because of the greatest expansion of unemployment insurance in decades"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2020
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Tweet - "We fought for more than more than $150B for our healthcare system. That includes a new $100B fund that is available to all healthcare providers on the frontlines of the crisis. Tests, ventilators, beds, protective equipment, medicines, lost revenues, staffing, and more."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2020
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Tweet - "We fought for urgent help for small business. My dad was a small businessman, an exterminator. I know how small business people worry and suffer. We wanted to make sure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2020
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Tweet - "To the American people: Help is on the way."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2020
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Tweet - "Because Democrats insisted on these changes, the assistance to people, workers in businesses small, medium, large, the self-employed, freelancers, or gig workers is not just a one-shot deal, but a paycheck that will go on for as long as the crisis lasts."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2020
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Tweet - "We fought to put people and workers first. We fought to send much-needed resources to fight coronavirus. The agreement now reflects those priorities."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2020
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With Senate passage of "Corona 3" emergency legislation, Schumer delivers $40 billion+ to New York & its citizens; senator says final deal puts workers & families first, while supporting public health efforts & institutions vital to combating the virus
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2020
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Tweet - "We have a bipartisan agreement to address this public health and economic crisis It is not a moment of celebration but one of necessity We fought to send much-needed resources to fight coronavirus and to put people and workers first The agreement now reflects those priorities"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2020
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Tweet - "We fought to dramatically expand unemployment insurance to cover so many more Americans in this crisis We fought to ensure people & workers are protected whether they work for businesses small, medium, large, whether they're self-employed or gig workers"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 25, 2020
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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."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 25, 2020
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Coronavirus: Harris, Booker, Jeffries Introduce Bill Aimed at Vulnerable Incarcerated Individuals
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| March 25, 2020
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Velazquez, Smith Lead on Travelers Bill to Get Americans Back Home
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 25, 2020
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McSally Backs Resolution to Investigate the Chinese Communist Party's Coronavirus Cover-Up
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| March 25, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Members of House & Senate Urge HHS, AG to Protect Disability Community
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 25, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Tlaib, Pressley and Ocasio-Cortez Urge House Leadership to Mandate Fed Reserve Save State and Local Governments From Financial Collapse
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 25, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 80 House Members Urge Leadership to Include Water Shutoff Prohibition in COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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The Island Now - From the Desk of Congressman Tom Suozzi: Be prepared not scared
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| March 24, 2020
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Meng Plans to Introduce Legislation to Provide Relief to Renters and Homeowners
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 24, 2020
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Rep. Meeks Issues Policy Plan for the Coronavirus Crisis
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Rep. Gregory Meeks
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| March 24, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Statement on the Work of the Judiciary Committee on the Democratic COVID-19 Response Package, The Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| March 24, 2020
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Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, Michael Dunlap, CEO of Nelnet, Inc., James Steeley, President and CEO of FedLoan/Pennsylvania higher Education Assistance Agency, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, Jeffrey Sloan, CEO of Global Payments, Inc., David Feitz, Executive Director of Cornorstone Education Loan Services/Utah Higher Education Assitance Authority, William Hollin, President and CEO of EdFinancial Services, James Farha, President of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority and Christiana Thornton, President and CEO of Granite State Management and Resources - Foster, Kaptur Lead Letter Urging Student Loan Servicers to Provide Relief for All Borrowers During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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Tweet - "There is no economy if the Coronavirus overwhelms, sickens and kills the American people. Why is that so complicated for the President to understand? #SocialDistancing"
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 24, 2020
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Tweet - "We're fighting to ensure no one goes into financial ruin because of coronavirus. Service and industry workers, gig workers, freelancers, and more. We're fighting to make sure there are no bailouts without strict conditions that put people and workers first."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2020
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Tweet - "We're fighting for our medical system, our doctors, our nurses, our medical workers, our hospitals, our nursing homes, our community health centers. They desperately need gloves, masks, beds, ventilators, tests, personal protective equipment, and more. They need them fast."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2020
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Tweet - "We are continuing to make progress. Democrats are fighting for more money for our hospitals, our medical system, and our medical workers. Democrats are fighting to make sure there are no bailouts without strict conditions that put people and workers first."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 24, 2020
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Letter to Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors - Schumer, Gillibrand, Morelle urge General Motors to immediately begin producing ventilators at Rochester plant; Reps say Rochester workforce can and should play a role in coronavirus fight
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Schumer, Higgins Reveal: Customs and Border Protecting officers, including those working in WNY Working on the frontlines of the coronavirus fight, are not receiving hazard pay; Reps demand DHS Secretary immediately implement payscale meant for officials working in hazardous conditions
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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Letter to CEOs of Major Food Retailers - Rep. Clarke Leads Letter on Grocery Industry Response to Coronavirus Crisis
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Wyden, Merkley Raise Concerns About Harmful Medicaid Regulation
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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Raskin cosponsors bill to waive travel fees for stranded Americans abroad
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Raskin urges DOJ to create task force to fight fraud in the COVID-19 response
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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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
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Refugee Protections in Coronavirus Response
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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Reps. Tlaib, Pressley, & Ocasio-Cortez Introduce COVID-19 Bill to Help Local & State Governments Access Funding
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Velazquez Seeks Housing Relief During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| March 23, 2020
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Bill Would Waive Fees for Stranded Travelers
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Meng Issues Statement on Trump's Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 23, 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 - Joyce, Quigley Call on House, Senate Leadership to Provide Robust Funding to Support Hospitals and Health Systems
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Leads Legislation To Offer Small Business Contractors Relief During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Discusses Coronavirus In NY
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly, Over 120 House Democrats Urge Trump to Drop ACA Lawsuit During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Tweet - "From the beginning, Democrats have insisted on more money for our hospitals, our medical system, and our medical workers From the beginning, Democrats have insisted that there be no bailouts without strict conditions that put people and workers first These changes must be made"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 23, 2020
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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
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to Assistant Secretary Johnson, Administration for Children and Families and Acting-Director Laura Rogers, Office on Violence Against Women - Coons, colleagues urge Administration to help victims and survivors of domestic violence during coronavirus pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - U.S. Representatives Angie Craig, Pete Stauber and Jared Huffman Fight for Special Education Funding in Response to Coronavirus, School Closures
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Urges Support of Immigrant Communities in Federal Response to Covid-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Kildee Leads 52 Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rose Leads Bipartisan Push of 15 NY Reps. Pushing for Cost of Living Adjustments to Coronavirus Stimulus Bill
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| March 23, 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. Nadler Leads Letter Calling for Emergency Financial Assistance for Port Authority
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - ICMYI: Reps. Torres Small, Huffman Call for Expanding Telephone Services Reimbursement for Community Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "We voted no on the McConnell-GOP bill because among other problems it includes huge bailouts without protections for people and workers and without accountability, and because it shortchanges our hospitals and healthcare workers who need our help. These changes need to be made."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "I just spoke in the Senate about how we're making progress on a bill. The McConnell-GOP bill includes huge bailouts without protections for people and workers and without accountability. It has shortfalls of money for our hospitals & medical workers. This needs to be changed."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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