| June 12, 2019
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Chairman Nadler Statement for Markup of H.R. 2368, the Supporting and Treating Officers In Crisis Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 12, 2019
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Chairman Nadler Statement for Markup of H.R. 1327, the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 12, 2019
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Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 12, 2019
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Senator Hassan Joins Colleagues in Introducing Comprehensive Legislation to Address Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Prices
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 12, 2019
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Tweet - "The Senate must vote on the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund immediately. @SenateMajLdr McConnell must put the bill on the floor as soon as it passes the House. This is not politics. These are our American heroes, who are suffering and need our help now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 12, 2019
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Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velazquez, Hearing on The Doctor is Out. Rising Student Loan Debt and the Decline of the Small Medical Practice
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| June 12, 2019
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads Senate Colleagues in Introducing Comprehensive Bill to Address Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Prices
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 11, 2019
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Tweet - "A federal court just granted an injunction to keep Missouri's last Planned Parenthood clinic open--but only through June 21 Republicans are plotting to shut it down & take away women's rights to make their own healthcare decisions We can't let it happen"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 11, 2019
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Tweet - "Jon Stewart: Thank you so much for continuing to fight for our 9/11 first responders. It's our duty to take care of the 9/11 first responders, those we've lost, and their families. @SenateMajLdr McConnell and Senate Republicans must not turn their backs on our heroes."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 11, 2019
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Stefanik Cosponsors Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 11, 2019
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Rep. Jeffries Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Skyrocketing Cost of Prescription Drugs
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| June 11, 2019
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Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on the Need to Reauthorize the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 10, 2019
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Tweet - "Republicans are packing the courts with anti-choice judges who @SenateMajLdr McConnell expects will "pick away" at a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 8, 2019
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Tweet - "One big reason for the slow progress on climate policy has been the oppressive grip by Big Oil, Big Gas, Big Coal They've spent untold millions And one of the largest perpetrators has been the @USChamber They never reveal their donors, and they've acted as a front for Big Oil"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 7, 2019
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Brown Introduces Legislation Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by Paris Climate Agreement
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - McEachin Leads Letter Urging Medicare to Pay for All Colonoscopy Screenings
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| June 7, 2019
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Tweet - "1 year ago @realDonaldTrump's admin argued in federal court that protections for pre-existing conditions are unconstitutional. They sued to strike down the law that all people have a right to health care. They say they'll protect your care. But they're still suing today."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 6, 2019
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Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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Tweet - "If they're serious on climate change: The Chamber of Commerce could use its influence to convince the Trump administration to back off its attacks on climate science and the National Climate Assessment. The business community's voice can make a big difference. #ChamberOfCarbon"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 5, 2019
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Climate Change
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 5, 2019
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Remove Financial Barriers to Reproductive Health Care
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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Tweet - "No threat poses a greater danger to our planet than climate change We need all hands on deck--federal, corporate leaders, municipalities, global effort--to meet it head-on And that includes the Chamber of Commerce and the business community #WorldEnvironmentDay #ChamberOfCarbon"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 4, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on House Passage of $19.1 Billion Dollar Disaster Aid Package
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| June 4, 2019
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Tweet - "REPUBLICANS IN THE SENATE VOTED THIS WEEK TO CUT MEDICARE AND MEDICAID IN HALF The GOP just keeps coming for your health care again and again and again and again. And this time, they want to do it while extending President @realDonaldTrump's tax cuts for the wealthiest few."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 4, 2019
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Hearing of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on "Threats to Reproductive Rights in America"
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 3, 2019
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Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Sen. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, Shaheen Lead Push to Ensure Continued Support for Special Diabetes Program
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 31, 2019
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Tweet - "RT to share the news: Missouri's last remaining abortion clinic will STAY open for at least a few more days. The threat to women's access to medical care is real. We need to #StopTheBans."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 30, 2019
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Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Expand Women's Health Transition Training Pilot Program
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 30, 2019
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Brown Helps Introduce Bicameral Legislation To Protect Women's Health Care Freedom
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 29, 2019
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Gillibrand Joins Casey To Introduce Bill To Support Family Members Raising Children Due To Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 29, 2019
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Casey Introduces Bill to Provide Financial Relief to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Due to Opioid Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 28, 2019
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Congressman Joe Morelle Joins American Flood Coalition to Combat Rising Flood Waters, Continues Calls for Lakeshore Resiliency Investments
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| May 28, 2019
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Tweet - "We cannot let President @realDonaldTrump's administration get away with #RedefiningPoverty to TAKE AWAY HEALTH CARE and prescription drug coverage from hundreds of thousands of lower income seniors, Americans with disabilities, and children."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 28, 2019
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Tweet - ""The attack on science is underway throughout the government." It is horrifying that our own government is sowing disinformation about climate science. I'm pushing to block funding for Trump admin efforts to deny or ignore science. Climate change is a huge threat. We must act."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 28, 2019
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Tweet - "This is effectively banning abortion in Missouri It's an outrageous violation of a woman's right to make her own health care decisions with her doctor We must fight back against the increasing threats to women's access to reproductive care #StopTheBans"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 28, 2019
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Menstrual Hygiene Day Resolution
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 25, 2019
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Espaillat Staff Celebrates Earth Day With Day of Action Throughout New York's 13th Congressional District
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| May 24, 2019
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Gillibrand-Shaheen Amendment to Ban PFAS Chemicals in Firefighting Foam Used On Military Bases Passes Senate Armed Services Committee as Part of Annual Defense Bill
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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Menendez, Booker, Join House and Senate Dems to Introduce Legislation Guaranteeing Equal Access to Abortion Services Everywhere
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Representatives Cohen, Bonamici and McCollum Lead Letter Demanding Answers from EPA on Asbestos
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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Governor Cuomo Announces Release of State Investigation and Proposed Plan to Contain Navy Grumman Plume
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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PBS "News Hours" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 23, 2019
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Reps. Roe, Ruiz Release Outline of Bipartisan Legislation with Reps. Taylor, Morelle, Bucshon, Bera, Wenstrup and Shalala
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Federal Legislation to Guarantee Equal Access to Abortion, Everywhere
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "The bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Act would devote $600 million to cracking down on opioid trafficking. Because from October 2017 to 2018, the opioid epidemic took over 47,000 lives in America. We must work to end it. Now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 22, 2019
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Climate Change
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 22, 2019
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Menendez, Booker, Democratic Colleagues Introduce Resolution in Support of Women's Reproductive Rights
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Letter to Peter Maurer - Senators Call on Red Cross, DHS to Investigate Conditions at Border Detention Facilities
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Feinstein, Harris, Senate Democrats Highlight Support for Women's Reproductive Rights
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "New York must be a leader on climate change to show America the way That's why I'm supporting the Climate and Community Protection Act in NY It calls for a just transition to a renewable energy economy, good jobs, & investment in communities at the front lines of climate change"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "The Climate and Community Protection Act introduced by @SteveEngles in the New York State Assembly and @ToddKaminsky in the State Senate will help communities at the front lines of climate change and create a tremendous number of new jobs for New Yorkers."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "New York's Climate and Community Protection Act, if passed, would be the most robust climate policy package passed by any state in the country. Because our state must be a leader on climate change."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 22, 2019
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Harris Reintroduces Legislation Addressing Black Maternal Mortality Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "With one hand Republican senators say they do not support these extreme anti-abortion laws. But with the other hand they confirm judges with horrendous records on women's right. #StopTheBans #StopTheBans #StopTheBans"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 21, 2019
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Letter to Sen. John Barrasso, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Sen. Thomas Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Cardin Leads Call for EPW to Prioritize Climate and Resiliency Investments in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 21, 2019
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Velázquez Seeks to Remove Dangerous Pesticide from Wildlife Refuges
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| May 21, 2019
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Protecting Right to Choose
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| May 21, 2019
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Abortion
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "Women's reproductive rights have come under a new level of attack. That's why we took to the steps of the Supreme Court. Because it's time to #StopTheBans."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 21, 2019
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Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution in Defense of Women's Reproductive Rights
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 20, 2019
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Congressmen Joe Morelle and Van Taylor Propose Legislation to Prevent Surprise Billing, Increase Transparency in Healthcare
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| May 20, 2019
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Letter to Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Thomas R. Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Ask Epw to Incorporate Climate Change Considerations in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 20, 2019
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Tweet - "This week marked a low point on women's reproductive rights 30 states have sought to restrict a woman's right to make her own health care decisions Here, @SenateMajLdr McConnell has lined up far-right judges with reprehensible records on women's rights"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 19, 2019
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CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 17, 2019
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Senator Doug Jones, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ensure Women Can Access Affordable Health Care During and After Pregnancy
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 17, 2019
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Congressman Morelle Votes to Strengthen Healthcare and Lower Prescription Drug Costs
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| May 17, 2019
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Tweet - "This is an outrageous attack on women and their doctors. This is an effort to try to take away a woman's right to make the best medical decisions for her and her family and to put doctors behind bars for providing care. The courts should strike down this inhumane bill."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 17, 2019
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Ensure Pregnant Mothers Can Access Affordable Health Care During and After Pregnancy
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 17, 2019
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Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expedite Medicare Coverage for Americans with Huntington's Disease
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 16, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Letter to HHS Secretary Alex M. Azar
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| May 16, 2019
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Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Engel, Olson Lead 300 Members of Congress In Bipartisan Effort To Preserve Lifeline For Safety-Net Hospitals
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| May 16, 2019
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Tonko Weatherization Bill Advances to Full Committee
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| May 16, 2019
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Gillibrand, Capito, Carper Introduce Bill To Identify The Sources Of PFAS Emissions In New York And Across The Country
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 16, 2019
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Tweet - "Um... Your own state is suing to end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. Here's the Trump administration brief in Texas v. United States: http://cdn.cnn.com/cnn/2019/images/05/01/usa.response.aca.case.pdf
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 15, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Acting Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Association - Senators Warren and Menendez, Congresswoman Velázquez Lead Senate and House Colleagues Urging FEMA to Take Rapid and Robust Action to Help Rebuild Key Puerto Rico Hospital
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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