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March 12, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, HHS Secretary, and Seema Verma, CMS Administrator - Stabenow, Peters Urge Trump Administration to Re-Open Health Insurance Enrollment Window Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Less than an hour after Dr. Fauci warned about problems with coronavirus testing, President Trump said "the testing has been going very smooth." This is President Trump's #DailyLie. It just isn't true. The Trump administration needs to get a handle on testing Now." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Emergency Rental Assistance Emergency Mortgage Assistance Supplemental Support for Federal Housing" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Child care, schools, and higher ed should receive federal funds to help keep kids and facilities safe" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? New Pandemic SNAP Authority Funding to Support Food Distribution Increased SNAP Benefit Levels Additional Flexibility in WIC" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "It was welcome to see President Trump stress hygiene. But he didn't say how his admin will address testing nor call for a national emergency. He made inaccurate statements. Congress is working quickly to address this public health crisis. President Trump must do the same." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Flexibility for schools to serve meals to kids during closures" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration needs to get a handle on testing NOW by: --Expediting the approval of labs --Supporting automated testing --Better communicating with hospitals on the number of testing kits available" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? The first-ever direct grants for small business recipients to help cover lost business, paid sick leave, and more." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? College students at impacted institutions should receive support for basic needs like housing, transportation, and child care" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Paid sick days" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "The House will take up several measures @SpeakerPelosi and I called for to alleviate economic pain felt by Americans workers impacted by coronavirus: Paid sick leave Food security assistant Expanded unemployment insurance Help for states overburdened by Medicaid And more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? New Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant Disaster & economic development assistance programs--like after natural disasters" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Senator @PattyMurray just took to the Senate floor to demand passage of emergency paid sick days legislation. But Senate Republicans objected. Why are Senate Republicans delaying in the middle of this public health emergency on coronavirus?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Payment forbearance for 6 months and waiver of any fees on federal mortgages and student loans. And NO negative credit score impact." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Emergency unemployment insurance funds to replace lost wages" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request--Schumer Bill Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilber Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Clarke Leads NY Delegation Letter to Census Bureau: "Extend Census Collection Deadline Due to Coronavirus Disruption" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 12, 2020 Shaheen, Carper & Schumer Introduce Landmark Legislation to Fund PFAS Cleanup Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump will speak to the nation this evening. Question. Do you still believe the worldwide coronavirus pandemic is a Democratic hoax?" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, we urge House and Senate Republicans to help immediately pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Free coronavirus testing Paid emergency leave Food security assistance Help to states overburdened by Medicaid costs Strengthened unemployment insurance And more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "We have a public health crisis. The best way to help keep Americans safe & ensure their economic security is for President Trump to focus on fighting the spread of the coronavirus itself. Alarmingly, the president did not say how the admin will address the lack of testing kits." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Call for President Trump to Invoke Stafford Act and Consider Disaster Declarations to Utilize FEMA's $40+ Billion in Disaster Relief Funds to Aid State & Local Gov't Response to Growing Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need clear guidance from the federal government on coronavirus It's been reported health officials recommended older Americans refrain from flying--but the White House overruled!? Was it for political reasons? What do federal health experts say?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "The public also needs clear guidance from the federal government on coronavirus It's been reported federal health officials recommended older Americans refrain from air travel--but the White House overruled What happened here? What's the recommendation of federal health experts?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "5 things Trump admin must do on coronavirus testing 1--Expedite approval of labs 2--Provide daily updates on testing & set up special office/bureau at HHS 3--Support automated testing 4--Ensure patients who need tests face no out-of-pocket costs 5--Ensure hotlines staffed, responsive" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump just said: "We're having to fix a problem that--4 weeks ago--nobody ever thought would be a problem" It's his #DailyLie An example? My call in January for HHS to declare a Public Health Emergency for coronavirus to help keep Americans safe" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "With coronavirus, we need to put people first @SenateDems are proposing measures Congress can take up now to provide economic relief to working Americans --Protections from lost wages & job loss --Relief for small business & local economies --Food, housing, & education resources" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Dear President Trump: Immediately consider disaster declaration requests for states preparing for and responding to coronavirus. This would allow FEMA to utilize the $40+ billion Disaster Relief Fund to aid state and local governments." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "On economic relief, our priority should be people and families--not corporate interests Targeted measures to give working families flexibility & support as we combat coronavirus NOT bailing out the oil & gas industry NOT de-regulating the banking industry NOT a corporate tax cut" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senate Democrats Call for Coronavirus Economic Response Focused on Helping Workers and Families Most Harmed Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "3 new things in @SenateDems coronavirus economic proposal --6mo payment forbearance on federal mortgages & student loans --1st-ever direct small biz grants for lost business, paid sick leave, more --Child care, schools, higher ed receive federal funds to keep kids/facilities safe" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 With 190+ confirmed cases, NY has become nation's epicenter of coronavirus, but NY-ers' access to testing continues to lag; Schumer demands admin do five things right now to expand, speed & automate testing in NY; sustained foot-dragging on testing is no help to containing spread & has left us all with more questions than answers Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, I spoke with New Rochelle's mayor--where nearly 100 coronavirus infections have been confirmed. He told me--despite New York State's best efforts--there are just not enough testing kits. The Trump admin must get a handle on testing NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: Here is the Senate Democrats' proposal for targeted new economic and community relief to help states with coronavirus outbreaks:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Statement On President Trump's Coronavirus Address Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump said at his press conference that they had met the moment and prevailed. Really? When so many Americans are sick and dying? When we have people worried about food and a roof over their heads? President Trump: You need an adequate national testing strategy NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Meng Blasts House GOP Leader McCarthy for Referring to the Coronavirus as the "Chinese Coronavirus" Rep. Grace Meng
March 10, 2020 Letter to Nicholas Calio, President & CEO of Airlines for America - Meng Calls on Airline Industry to Waive Change and Cancellation Fees Due to Coronavirus Rep. Grace Meng
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Push Scalia to Advocate for Workers, Question DOL's Absence from Task Force Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "You know what doesn't help stop the spread of the coronavirus? More corporate tax cuts. You know what does help stop the spread of the coronavirus? Steady, smart, competent leadership from the government." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration seems to believe that the answer to any problem is a tax cut. This is a HEALTH CARE crisis. It demands a HEALTH CARE solution. The best way to ensure economic security for the American people is to deal with the coronavirus itself." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump again today tried to blame the previous administration for the number of tests available This is his #DailyLie He needs to stop spreading mistruths on coronavirus and get to work to prioritize health and safety, widespread and free testing, paid sick days, and more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The best way to ensure economic security right now for the American people is for President Trump to focus on fighting the coronavirus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "To @VP Pence: The Trump admin must immediately address: 1--Availability of tests 2--Lack of clarity on how testing and care is covered for those who need it 3--Junk insurance and whether patients will face unexpected cost-sharing when being tested 4--Paid sick days for millions" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are worried about whether they can get tested for coronavirus. Americans are worried about whether they'll have enough sick days. But the Trump administration is worried about bailing out big oil?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration seems to believe that the answer to any problem is a tax cut. This is a HEALTH CARE crisis. It demands a HEALTH CARE solution. The best way to ensure economic security for the American people is to deal with the coronavirus itself." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Wyden, Schumer, Murray Demand Answers On The Alarming Lack Of Access To Coronavirus Testing Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Thousands have died #Coronavirus. The stock market has collapsed. Recession may be imminent. And the so-called President spent the weekend at a Florida golf resort. Pathetic." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 10, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Pelosi Remarks at Bicameral Press Event on One Year Anniversary of House Passage of For The People Act Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Colleagues Push DeVos To Issue Clear Guidance On Coronavirus For Schools And Families Following Widespread School Closures Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Carvajal, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Lawmakers Call for Compassionate Release of Those in Federal Detainment Facilities Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 9, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Discusses Coronavirus In N.Y., What The State Needs From The Federal Government, The Democratic Primary Race, The CLEAR Act Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "What was glaringly missing from President Trump's press conference was how he is actually going to combat the spread of the coronavirus and keep the American people safe. It seems President Trump is more focused on the stock market than addressing this pandemic." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "The best way to ensure economic security for the American people right now is for President Trump to deal with the coronavirus itself. But rather than spend the weekend in Washington to get a grip on the crisis, President Trump was once again golfing at Mar-a-Lago." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are dangerous greenhouse chemicals found in everyday appliances Phasing them out will help fight climate change There's an amendment with bipartisan support to require the EPA phase out HFCs. The @USChamber supports it. Sen. McConnell must hold a vote" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "Getting a handle on the crisis and containing the spread of coronavirus is by far the best way to limit any negative effects on the economy. The Trump administration must prioritize the health and safety of American workers and families before corporate interests." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "Trump sycophants could care less about the facts related to COVID-19. The #Coronavirus is not contained. It is spreading like wildfire. Stop lying to the American people." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 9, 2020 Transcript of Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer Media Availability Following Meeting on Coronavirus Response Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Meng and Velázquez Lead Members of New York Congressional Delegation in Calling for CDC and FDA to Expedite and Expand Resources to Combat Coronavirus Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 8, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer to President Trump on Coronavirus Response: Put Health and Safety of American People Before Corporate Needs Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "On coronavirus-- @SpeakerPelosi & I demand Trump admin put people over corporations: Paid sick leave Enhanced unemployment insurance Food security Frontline worker protections Widespread, free testing Affordable treatment Price gouging protections Increased medical system capacity" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "To the FDA & CDC: As coronavirus cases in New York rise, the last thing our hospitals should be doing is sitting around awaiting federal testing results Our hospitals need the direct ability to ramp up testing, speed up results, contain the spread My letter with @GillibrandNY :" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell needs to let the Senate vote to require the EPA to phase out hydrofluorocarbons, dangerous chemicals. This amendment has bipartisan support. The @USChamber of Commerce supports it. This will help us fight climate change!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are dying from the #Coronavirus. The stock market is in free fall. Tornadoes have ravaged parts of the Southeast. And Donald Trump is back on vacation in Florida. Make America Great Again? What. A. Fraud." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: It's time to let the Senate vote to require the EPA to phase out hydrofluorocarbons. This amendment has bipartisan support. The @USChamber of Commerce supports it. Phasing out these dangerous chemicals will help us fight climate change." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "To the @USChamber of Commerce: Your support of the bipartisan amendment to require the EPA to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons--these dangerous chemicals--is vital to helping fight climate change. It's time to push Senator McConnell to allow a vote on the Senate floor!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump: This is your #DailyLie. It's simply not true that your admin has helped make tests available to everyone who wants them. You need stop spreading mistruths about coronavirus and use the resources Congress just fought to appropriate to make sure America is prepared." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2020 Letter to Joshua Bolten, President & CEO of Business Roundtable, Thomas Donohue, CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers - U.S. Senators Call on Employers to Offer Flexibility in the Event of Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Klobuchar, Smith Urge Vice President to Actively Work with Native Communities, Tribal Leaders on Coronavirus Response Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump dithers & bumbles around about coronavirus: The House & Senate have come together on an important first step to deal with this crisis This rejects the Trump admin's dangerously inadequate proposal It's much closer to the $8.5B I believed more appropriate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "I fought for over $33M in emergency federal funding for New York to fight coronavirus It will cover lab testing, virus monitoring, infection control & mitigation, virus preparedness, reimbursements for local hospitals & agencies dealing with coronavirus" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
March 12, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, HHS Secretary, and Seema Verma, CMS Administrator - Stabenow, Peters Urge Trump Administration to Re-Open Health Insurance Enrollment Window Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Less than an hour after Dr. Fauci warned about problems with coronavirus testing, President Trump said "the testing has been going very smooth." This is President Trump's #DailyLie. It just isn't true. The Trump administration needs to get a handle on testing Now." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Emergency Rental Assistance Emergency Mortgage Assistance Supplemental Support for Federal Housing" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Child care, schools, and higher ed should receive federal funds to help keep kids and facilities safe" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? New Pandemic SNAP Authority Funding to Support Food Distribution Increased SNAP Benefit Levels Additional Flexibility in WIC" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "It was welcome to see President Trump stress hygiene. But he didn't say how his admin will address testing nor call for a national emergency. He made inaccurate statements. Congress is working quickly to address this public health crisis. President Trump must do the same." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Flexibility for schools to serve meals to kids during closures" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration needs to get a handle on testing NOW by: --Expediting the approval of labs --Supporting automated testing --Better communicating with hospitals on the number of testing kits available" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? The first-ever direct grants for small business recipients to help cover lost business, paid sick leave, and more." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? College students at impacted institutions should receive support for basic needs like housing, transportation, and child care" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Paid sick days" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "The House will take up several measures @SpeakerPelosi and I called for to alleviate economic pain felt by Americans workers impacted by coronavirus: Paid sick leave Food security assistant Expanded unemployment insurance Help for states overburdened by Medicaid And more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? New Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant Disaster & economic development assistance programs--like after natural disasters" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Senator @PattyMurray just took to the Senate floor to demand passage of emergency paid sick days legislation. But Senate Republicans objected. Why are Senate Republicans delaying in the middle of this public health emergency on coronavirus?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Payment forbearance for 6 months and waiver of any fees on federal mortgages and student loans. And NO negative credit score impact." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Emergency unemployment insurance funds to replace lost wages" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request--Schumer Bill Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilber Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Clarke Leads NY Delegation Letter to Census Bureau: "Extend Census Collection Deadline Due to Coronavirus Disruption" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 12, 2020 Shaheen, Carper & Schumer Introduce Landmark Legislation to Fund PFAS Cleanup Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump will speak to the nation this evening. Question. Do you still believe the worldwide coronavirus pandemic is a Democratic hoax?" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, we urge House and Senate Republicans to help immediately pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Free coronavirus testing Paid emergency leave Food security assistance Help to states overburdened by Medicaid costs Strengthened unemployment insurance And more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "We have a public health crisis. The best way to help keep Americans safe & ensure their economic security is for President Trump to focus on fighting the spread of the coronavirus itself. Alarmingly, the president did not say how the admin will address the lack of testing kits." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Call for President Trump to Invoke Stafford Act and Consider Disaster Declarations to Utilize FEMA's $40+ Billion in Disaster Relief Funds to Aid State & Local Gov't Response to Growing Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Americans need clear guidance from the federal government on coronavirus It's been reported health officials recommended older Americans refrain from flying--but the White House overruled!? Was it for political reasons? What do federal health experts say?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "The public also needs clear guidance from the federal government on coronavirus It's been reported federal health officials recommended older Americans refrain from air travel--but the White House overruled What happened here? What's the recommendation of federal health experts?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "5 things Trump admin must do on coronavirus testing 1--Expedite approval of labs 2--Provide daily updates on testing & set up special office/bureau at HHS 3--Support automated testing 4--Ensure patients who need tests face no out-of-pocket costs 5--Ensure hotlines staffed, responsive" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump just said: "We're having to fix a problem that--4 weeks ago--nobody ever thought would be a problem" It's his #DailyLie An example? My call in January for HHS to declare a Public Health Emergency for coronavirus to help keep Americans safe" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "With coronavirus, we need to put people first @SenateDems are proposing measures Congress can take up now to provide economic relief to working Americans --Protections from lost wages & job loss --Relief for small business & local economies --Food, housing, & education resources" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Dear President Trump: Immediately consider disaster declaration requests for states preparing for and responding to coronavirus. This would allow FEMA to utilize the $40+ billion Disaster Relief Fund to aid state and local governments." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "On economic relief, our priority should be people and families--not corporate interests Targeted measures to give working families flexibility & support as we combat coronavirus NOT bailing out the oil & gas industry NOT de-regulating the banking industry NOT a corporate tax cut" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senate Democrats Call for Coronavirus Economic Response Focused on Helping Workers and Families Most Harmed Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "3 new things in @SenateDems coronavirus economic proposal --6mo payment forbearance on federal mortgages & student loans --1st-ever direct small biz grants for lost business, paid sick leave, more --Child care, schools, higher ed receive federal funds to keep kids/facilities safe" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 With 190+ confirmed cases, NY has become nation's epicenter of coronavirus, but NY-ers' access to testing continues to lag; Schumer demands admin do five things right now to expand, speed & automate testing in NY; sustained foot-dragging on testing is no help to containing spread & has left us all with more questions than answers Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, I spoke with New Rochelle's mayor--where nearly 100 coronavirus infections have been confirmed. He told me--despite New York State's best efforts--there are just not enough testing kits. The Trump admin must get a handle on testing NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: Here is the Senate Democrats' proposal for targeted new economic and community relief to help states with coronavirus outbreaks:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer Statement On President Trump's Coronavirus Address Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump said at his press conference that they had met the moment and prevailed. Really? When so many Americans are sick and dying? When we have people worried about food and a roof over their heads? President Trump: You need an adequate national testing strategy NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Meng Blasts House GOP Leader McCarthy for Referring to the Coronavirus as the "Chinese Coronavirus" Rep.Grace Meng
March 10, 2020 Letter to Nicholas Calio, President & CEO of Airlines for America - Meng Calls on Airline Industry to Waive Change and Cancellation Fees Due to Coronavirus Rep.Grace Meng
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Push Scalia to Advocate for Workers, Question DOL's Absence from Task Force Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "You know what doesn't help stop the spread of the coronavirus? More corporate tax cuts. You know what does help stop the spread of the coronavirus? Steady, smart, competent leadership from the government." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration seems to believe that the answer to any problem is a tax cut. This is a HEALTH CARE crisis. It demands a HEALTH CARE solution. The best way to ensure economic security for the American people is to deal with the coronavirus itself." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump again today tried to blame the previous administration for the number of tests available This is his #DailyLie He needs to stop spreading mistruths on coronavirus and get to work to prioritize health and safety, widespread and free testing, paid sick days, and more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The best way to ensure economic security right now for the American people is for President Trump to focus on fighting the coronavirus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "To @VP Pence: The Trump admin must immediately address: 1--Availability of tests 2--Lack of clarity on how testing and care is covered for those who need it 3--Junk insurance and whether patients will face unexpected cost-sharing when being tested 4--Paid sick days for millions" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are worried about whether they can get tested for coronavirus. Americans are worried about whether they'll have enough sick days. But the Trump administration is worried about bailing out big oil?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration seems to believe that the answer to any problem is a tax cut. This is a HEALTH CARE crisis. It demands a HEALTH CARE solution. The best way to ensure economic security for the American people is to deal with the coronavirus itself." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Wyden, Schumer, Murray Demand Answers On The Alarming Lack Of Access To Coronavirus Testing Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Thousands have died #Coronavirus. The stock market has collapsed. Recession may be imminent. And the so-called President spent the weekend at a Florida golf resort. Pathetic." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 10, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Pelosi Remarks at Bicameral Press Event on One Year Anniversary of House Passage of For The People Act Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Colleagues Push DeVos To Issue Clear Guidance On Coronavirus For Schools And Families Following Widespread School Closures Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Carvajal, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Lawmakers Call for Compassionate Release of Those in Federal Detainment Facilities Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 9, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Discusses Coronavirus In N.Y., What The State Needs From The Federal Government, The Democratic Primary Race, The CLEAR Act Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "What was glaringly missing from President Trump's press conference was how he is actually going to combat the spread of the coronavirus and keep the American people safe. It seems President Trump is more focused on the stock market than addressing this pandemic." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "The best way to ensure economic security for the American people right now is for President Trump to deal with the coronavirus itself. But rather than spend the weekend in Washington to get a grip on the crisis, President Trump was once again golfing at Mar-a-Lago." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are dangerous greenhouse chemicals found in everyday appliances Phasing them out will help fight climate change There's an amendment with bipartisan support to require the EPA phase out HFCs. The @USChamber supports it. Sen. McConnell must hold a vote" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "Getting a handle on the crisis and containing the spread of coronavirus is by far the best way to limit any negative effects on the economy. The Trump administration must prioritize the health and safety of American workers and families before corporate interests." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "Trump sycophants could care less about the facts related to COVID-19. The #Coronavirus is not contained. It is spreading like wildfire. Stop lying to the American people." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 9, 2020 Transcript of Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer Media Availability Following Meeting on Coronavirus Response Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Meng and Velázquez Lead Members of New York Congressional Delegation in Calling for CDC and FDA to Expedite and Expand Resources to Combat Coronavirus Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
March 8, 2020 Pelosi, Schumer to President Trump on Coronavirus Response: Put Health and Safety of American People Before Corporate Needs Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "On coronavirus-- @SpeakerPelosi & I demand Trump admin put people over corporations: Paid sick leave Enhanced unemployment insurance Food security Frontline worker protections Widespread, free testing Affordable treatment Price gouging protections Increased medical system capacity" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "To the FDA & CDC: As coronavirus cases in New York rise, the last thing our hospitals should be doing is sitting around awaiting federal testing results Our hospitals need the direct ability to ramp up testing, speed up results, contain the spread My letter with @GillibrandNY :" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell needs to let the Senate vote to require the EPA to phase out hydrofluorocarbons, dangerous chemicals. This amendment has bipartisan support. The @USChamber of Commerce supports it. This will help us fight climate change!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are dying from the #Coronavirus. The stock market is in free fall. Tornadoes have ravaged parts of the Southeast. And Donald Trump is back on vacation in Florida. Make America Great Again? What. A. Fraud." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: It's time to let the Senate vote to require the EPA to phase out hydrofluorocarbons. This amendment has bipartisan support. The @USChamber of Commerce supports it. Phasing out these dangerous chemicals will help us fight climate change." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "To the @USChamber of Commerce: Your support of the bipartisan amendment to require the EPA to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons--these dangerous chemicals--is vital to helping fight climate change. It's time to push Senator McConnell to allow a vote on the Senate floor!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump: This is your #DailyLie. It's simply not true that your admin has helped make tests available to everyone who wants them. You need stop spreading mistruths about coronavirus and use the resources Congress just fought to appropriate to make sure America is prepared." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2020 Letter to Joshua Bolten, President & CEO of Business Roundtable, Thomas Donohue, CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers - U.S. Senators Call on Employers to Offer Flexibility in the Event of Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Klobuchar, Smith Urge Vice President to Actively Work with Native Communities, Tribal Leaders on Coronavirus Response Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump dithers & bumbles around about coronavirus: The House & Senate have come together on an important first step to deal with this crisis This rejects the Trump admin's dangerously inadequate proposal It's much closer to the $8.5B I believed more appropriate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "I fought for over $33M in emergency federal funding for New York to fight coronavirus It will cover lab testing, virus monitoring, infection control & mitigation, virus preparedness, reimbursements for local hospitals & agencies dealing with coronavirus" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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