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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 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 - "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 - "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 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 Transcript of Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer Media Availability Following Meeting on Coronavirus Response 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 - "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 - "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 - "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 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 - "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 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 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 - "President Trump: You keep saying you have this unreleased, secret heart care plan you'll announce right around the corner. But it's your #DailyLie. You're suing to end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions and rip health care from millions." 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
March 5, 2020 Menstrual Equity in the Peace Corps Act Rep. Grace Meng
March 4, 2020 House Passes Meng, Velázquez, Chu Measure in Spending Package to Address Coronavirus; Provision Would Allow Loans to Small Businesses Negatively Impacted by the Outbreak Rep. Grace Meng
March 4, 2020 Velázquez Hails Passage of Coronavirus Funding Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 4, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez Secures Disaster Loan Funding for Small Businesses Hurt by Coronavirus Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 4, 2020 Warren, Velázquez Sound Alarm Over Customs and Border Protection's Deficient Medical Directive for Screening and Delivery of Medical Care to Migrants Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump - 60 House Dems Demand Improved Coronavirus Response From Trump Administration Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump is playing fast and loose with the facts, and blaming everyone not named Donald Trump--Congress is taking responsibility and acting like the adult in the room. The Trump admin's response to coronavirus has been slow and halting. Congress is taking action." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Congress showed we can come together to respond to the coronavirus in a swift, smart, strategic way to keep Americans safe This bipartisan agreement rejects the Trump admin's dangerously inadequate proposal and is much closer to the $8.5B figure that I believed more appropriate" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Cardin, Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Azar: Trump Administration's Health Care Sabotage Undermines Coronavirus Response Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 4, 2020 Cardin, Barrasso Lead Senate Recognition of US-Australian Firefighting Cooperation Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 3, 2020 Reps. Jeffries, Cárdenas, King and Herrera Beutler Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expedite Coronavirus Vaccine Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 3, 2020 Two of Tonko's Bills to Address Opioid Epidemic Receive Legislative Hearing Rep. Paul Tonko
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You keep saying you have this unreleased, secret heart care plan you'll announce right around the corner. But it's your #DailyLie. You're suing to end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions and rip health care from millions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Our hearts are with the people of Nashville and all of Tennessee today. To the victims, the survivors, the families, and everyone impacted by the tornadoes, we are praying for you. We stand ready to help." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Testing kits weren't as available or accurate as they should've been in the early days of the coronavirus outbreak It was reported today that Pres. Trump's admin was slow to develop an accurate test and slow to allow hospitals and labs to develop their own That is unacceptable" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Time is of the essence. We must act swiftly. And do all we can to protect the health and well-being of the American people. #Coronavirus" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 3, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On Second Confirmed Case Of Coronavirus In New York State Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "The only appropriate response in Congress is to quickly come together to deliver the resources and authorities our federal agencies need to: Track and combat the spread of coronavirus. Treat Americans with the disease. Develop a vaccine and additional treatments." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump continues to spread rumor and loose speculation At this critical moment for coronavirus, there's no substitute for honesty from our political leaders Our public health professionals must tell the president the facts. The president must tell Americans the facts." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Supremes will hear another challenge to the Affordable Care Act. Trump is obsessed with taking away your healthcare. House Dems are committed to strengthening the ACA and protecting more than 100 mil Americans w/ preexisting conditions. We will prevail again. #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats want to use amendments to the energy bill to make real progress on climate change. Few pieces of legislation offer more opportunity for progress than those that concern our energy policy. We cannot miss our chance to make meaningful progress on climate." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Make no mistake: a big reason that the fate of these vital health care protections is in the hands of the Supreme Court is because Congressional Republicans and President Trump support the lawsuit to take health care away and haven't lifted a finger to stop it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "At this critical moment for coronavirus, we need an administration that acts with persistent and unrelenting transparency and decisiveness But this administration, unfortunately, has spent years hollowing out the domestic and global health security teams in the executive branch" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "For Americans who care about saving their health care, especially protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions, the Supreme Court's decision to hear the case is a stark reminder of President Trump's determination to end those protections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
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 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 - "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 - "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 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 Transcript of Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer Media Availability Following Meeting on Coronavirus Response 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 - "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 - "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 - "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 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 - "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 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 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 - "President Trump: You keep saying you have this unreleased, secret heart care plan you'll announce right around the corner. But it's your #DailyLie. You're suing to end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions and rip health care from millions." 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
March 5, 2020 Menstrual Equity in the Peace Corps Act Rep.Grace Meng
March 4, 2020 House Passes Meng, Velázquez, Chu Measure in Spending Package to Address Coronavirus; Provision Would Allow Loans to Small Businesses Negatively Impacted by the Outbreak Rep.Grace Meng
March 4, 2020 Velázquez Hails Passage of Coronavirus Funding Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 4, 2020 Chairwoman Velázquez Secures Disaster Loan Funding for Small Businesses Hurt by Coronavirus Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 4, 2020 Warren, Velázquez Sound Alarm Over Customs and Border Protection's Deficient Medical Directive for Screening and Delivery of Medical Care to Migrants Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump - 60 House Dems Demand Improved Coronavirus Response From Trump Administration Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump is playing fast and loose with the facts, and blaming everyone not named Donald Trump--Congress is taking responsibility and acting like the adult in the room. The Trump admin's response to coronavirus has been slow and halting. Congress is taking action." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Congress showed we can come together to respond to the coronavirus in a swift, smart, strategic way to keep Americans safe This bipartisan agreement rejects the Trump admin's dangerously inadequate proposal and is much closer to the $8.5B figure that I believed more appropriate" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Cardin, Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Azar: Trump Administration's Health Care Sabotage Undermines Coronavirus Response Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 4, 2020 Cardin, Barrasso Lead Senate Recognition of US-Australian Firefighting Cooperation Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 3, 2020 Reps. Jeffries, Cárdenas, King and Herrera Beutler Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expedite Coronavirus Vaccine Rep.Hakeem Jeffries, ...
March 3, 2020 Two of Tonko's Bills to Address Opioid Epidemic Receive Legislative Hearing Rep.Paul Tonko
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump: You keep saying you have this unreleased, secret heart care plan you'll announce right around the corner. But it's your #DailyLie. You're suing to end protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions and rip health care from millions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Our hearts are with the people of Nashville and all of Tennessee today. To the victims, the survivors, the families, and everyone impacted by the tornadoes, we are praying for you. We stand ready to help." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Testing kits weren't as available or accurate as they should've been in the early days of the coronavirus outbreak It was reported today that Pres. Trump's admin was slow to develop an accurate test and slow to allow hospitals and labs to develop their own That is unacceptable" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "Time is of the essence. We must act swiftly. And do all we can to protect the health and well-being of the American people. #Coronavirus" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 3, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On Second Confirmed Case Of Coronavirus In New York State Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "The only appropriate response in Congress is to quickly come together to deliver the resources and authorities our federal agencies need to: Track and combat the spread of coronavirus. Treat Americans with the disease. Develop a vaccine and additional treatments." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump continues to spread rumor and loose speculation At this critical moment for coronavirus, there's no substitute for honesty from our political leaders Our public health professionals must tell the president the facts. The president must tell Americans the facts." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Supremes will hear another challenge to the Affordable Care Act. Trump is obsessed with taking away your healthcare. House Dems are committed to strengthening the ACA and protecting more than 100 mil Americans w/ preexisting conditions. We will prevail again. #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats want to use amendments to the energy bill to make real progress on climate change. Few pieces of legislation offer more opportunity for progress than those that concern our energy policy. We cannot miss our chance to make meaningful progress on climate." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Make no mistake: a big reason that the fate of these vital health care protections is in the hands of the Supreme Court is because Congressional Republicans and President Trump support the lawsuit to take health care away and haven't lifted a finger to stop it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "At this critical moment for coronavirus, we need an administration that acts with persistent and unrelenting transparency and decisiveness But this administration, unfortunately, has spent years hollowing out the domestic and global health security teams in the executive branch" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "For Americans who care about saving their health care, especially protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions, the Supreme Court's decision to hear the case is a stark reminder of President Trump's determination to end those protections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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