| July 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Senators Warren, Casey, Colleagues Urge Inclusion of Home and Community-Based Services Funding for Seniors and People with Disabilities in Future COVID-19 Legislation
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Tweet - "The Republican COVID proposal has no support for Medicaid, nursing homes, or those with disabilities. Their proposal does not meet America's testing needs. This is not a serious proposal for the country in the midst of a once-in-a-generation crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 24, 2020
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Stefanik, Bonamici, Katko, King, and Pressley Introduce Bill to Help Senior Fraud Victims Recover Financial Losses
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 13, 2020
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Gillibrand Cosponsors Legislation To Provide Resources For Senior Housing Facilities To Protect Older Adults Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 7, 2020
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Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Ways & Means Democrats Urge Administration to Provide Accurate, Comprehensive Pandemic Nursing Home Data
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| July 5, 2020
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Tweet - "What Senate Republicans BLOCKED last week --Rental assistance --Food assistance --Funding for COVID testing & tracing --Protections for workers --Protections for Dreamers --Resources for elections --Resources for schools & nursing homes --Resources for state & local governments & tribes"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Here's what Senate Republicans BLOCKED this week: Resources for state & local governments & tribes Funding for COVID testing & tracing Resources for elections Resources for schools & nursing homes Food assistance Protections for workers Protections for Dreamers Rental assistance"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Here's what Senate Republicans have blocked this week: Rental assistance: BLOCKED Food assistance: BLOCKED Resources for schools and nursing homes: BLOCKED Resources for state and local governments and tribes: BLOCKED Resources for elections: BLOCKED"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Schakowsky, Task Force On Aging & Families Demands Answers On Wrongful Elderly Evictions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| June 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, Senate Democrats will demand action on safe elections, education funding, and funding for our nursing homes. If Senate Republicans continue to block reasonable attempts at passing emergency COVID legislation, they will have to explain why to Americans. #DemsDemandAction"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 25, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Letitia James, Attorney General of New York - Stefanik Sends Letter to NY Attorney General to Investigate Governor Cuomo's Failed Nursing Home Policy
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| June 25, 2020
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Durbin, Nadler: Corporations Must Give Workers And Retirees Fair Treatment In Bankruptcy
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Stefanik Announces New $13 Million Disbursement for Glens Falls Hospital
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Shaheen & Colleagues Call for Greater Federal Resources to Support Nursing Homes during COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Clarke Helps Solidify HHS Relief Fund for Skilled Nursing Facilities in New York
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| May 29, 2020
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Meuser, Suozzi Introduce Bipartisan "SCAM" Act
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 26, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce: New York's nursing homes to receive $394 million in emergency funding to keep the frontline against the virus going strong; New York gets greatest amount of federal funding
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Congressman Panetta Introduces the Sending Outside Support Act of 2020
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors ACCESS Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 13, 2020
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Meng Cosponsors Legislation to Help Nursing Home Residents Virtually Connect With Loved Ones and Health Care Providers During COVID-19
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader McConnell, and Leader Schumer - Representatives Rice, Meeks, Meng Urge House and Senate Leadership to Provide Additional Relief for Nursing Homes
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Stevens Urges Trump Administration to Support Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care Facilities
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Larson Joins 87 House Democrats Demanding Trump Administration to Prioritize COVID-19 Testing In Nursing Homes And All Long-Term Care
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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House Democratic Caucus Task Force On Aging & Families Outlines Blueprint For Protecting Older Americans Amid Covid-19
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Meng Calls for Grocery Delivery Services to Offer Special "Senior+" Delivery Slots
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| April 20, 2020
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Trump Administration to Require Nursing Homes to Report Coronavirus Cases to Families of Residents; Move Comes After Meng Called on President to Make the New Rule Happen
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| April 19, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Meng Urges Trump to Help Combat COVID-19 Deaths at Nursing Homes in NY
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| April 15, 2020
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Meng Calls for Greater White House Response to COVID-19 Outbreak in Long Term Care Facilities in N.Y.
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Congressman Scott Urges Federal Officials to Track Coronavirus Impacts in Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Suozzi Joins Chinese American Not-for-Profits to Deliver 1,000 Pieces of Personal Protective Equipment to Glen Cove Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation to Help Stop the Spread of Covid-19
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| April 3, 2020
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Schumer successfully demands IRS send emergency $$$ to NY seniors & most vulnerable on Social Security without requiring bureaucratic paperwork; following Schumer's call, IRS reverses course & streamlines money to NY seniors
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "We fought for $100 billion in desperately needed aid for our healthcare providers--hospitals, community health centers, nursing homes, and more I made crystal clear in a call with @SecAzar that these funds need to be released NOW Providers in New York and nationwide can't wait!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressmen Panetta Co-Leads Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Tweet - "To the IRS and the Social Security Administration: Social Security recipients, our vulnerable seniors, and people with disabilities MUST be able to get the critical direct cash assistance from our new coronavirus response bill without having to file tax returns."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 1, 2020
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Tweet - "We called for this. Because Social Security recipients, our vulnerable seniors, and people with disabilities MUST get the critical direct cash assistance from our new coronavirus response bill without having to file tax returns."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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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?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 1, 2020
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Schumer pushes to make coronavirus vaccine fully covered by Medicare; seniors who will need vaccine the most should not have to choose between shelling out or going without
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 1, 2020
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Tweet - "My plan to have Medicare fully and permanently cover the cost of the coronavirus vaccine will mean no senior will ever be forced to make the choice between shelling out and going without."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Coronavirus shows us how critical it is to make vaccines available to the most susceptible groups. It is crucial to put the plans in place that guarantee seniors through Medicare will be able to get it and afford it NOW."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, I am announcing a major push to make the coronavirus vaccine fully covered by Medicare. Because seniors who will need this vaccine the most should not have to worry or wonder where they stand once it's available."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families Introduces Older Americans Bill of Rights
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| Feb. 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - House and Senate Committee Leaders Call for SSA to Abandon Proposed Rule Changing the Agency's Appeals Process
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Jan. 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Casey, Senate Dems Call for End to Trump Administration's New Scheme to Undermine Disability Benefits
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Jan. 15, 2020
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Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 17, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Casey, Colleagues Warn Consumers About Scams Targeting Seniors' Benefits
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 12, 2019
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Menendez, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Help Puerto Rico's Seniors
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Medicare is currently prohibited from negotiating lower drug prices for older Americans. How is that possible? GREED. House Dems & @AARPNY are working to change that #ForThePeople #StopRXGreed."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Collins, Brown, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Mental Health Services for Older Americans
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 7, 2019
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Gillibrand, Senate Colleagues Announce Bipartisan Legislation To Help Expand Access To Mental Health Services For Older Adults And People With Disabilities
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 5, 2019
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After Hosting Roundtables And Meeting With Older Adults And Disability Rights Advocates Across New York, Gillibrand Unveils Bipartisan Legislation To Support Family Caregivers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Letter to Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice, and Hon. Christopher Way, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Schiff, Schumer Send Letter to DOJ on Failure to Implement Legislation to Protect Children and Vulnerable Populations
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Oct. 31, 2019
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Tweet - "If President Trump were truly a champion for working Americans, he would show some leadership by urging his fellow Republicans in Congress to work with Democrats to protect pensions for construction workers, miners, truck drivers, and more."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 31, 2019
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Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 28, 2019
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House Passes Bipartisan Dignity in Aging Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Oct. 28, 2019
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Stefanik Leads Effort to Pass Older Americans Act, Speaks on House Floor in Support
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Oct. 28, 2019
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Congressman Joe Morelle Takes Action to Support the Changing Needs of Aging Americans
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Oct. 28, 2019
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Dignity in Aging Act of 2019
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Oct. 21, 2019
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Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of $11.6 Million Affordable Housing Development for Seniors in Buffalo
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Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
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| Oct. 18, 2019
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Tonko-Pappas Bill to Help Low-Income Seniors Afford Prescriptions Advances to House Floor
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Oct. 18, 2019
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Reps. Susie Lee, Yvette D. Clarke, Antonio Delgado Introduce Bill to Lower Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Senate Democrats stand with workers & retirees as they demand action to protect pensions and health care that workers have earned
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "If President @realDonaldTrump were truly the champion of the American worker: He would prevail on Republicans to start working with Democrats to make sure we protect the pensions that millions of families rely on for their security."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "No one should be denied a pension they've invested in, sacrificed for. Senator McConnell must allow a vote on the Butch Lewis Act and help over 1 million middle-class workers, miners, truck drivers, construction workers, & food service workers whose pensions are in trouble."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secetary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Gillibrand calls on Trump Administration to immediately release critical home heating funding for low-income seniors and families at highest level possible
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 10, 2019
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Reps. Veasey, Rose, Morelle Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| Oct. 3, 2019
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Governor Cuomo Announces Substantial Renovation of Two Affordable Housing Developments in Buffalo for Seniors and People with Disabilities
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Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Congressman Levin's Bill to Support Family Caregivers Clears Committee
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| July 30, 2019
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Wasserman Schultz Introduces the TIME for Holocaust Survivors Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| July 25, 2019
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Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on President Trump's Proposal to Cut Snap Benefits
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| July 24, 2019
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Brown, Smith, Manchin, Schumer Reintroduce Butch Lewis Act, Reaffirm Commitment to Solving Pension Crisis
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 19, 2019
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Governor Cuomo Announces Ribbon Cutting for $17 Million Affordable Senior Development and Adult Day Care in Irondequoit
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| June 17, 2019
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Congressman Joe Morelle Condemns Price Gouging of Prescription Diabetes Medication that Places Undue Financial Burden on Patients
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| May 23, 2019
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Congressman Joe Morelle Votes to Help Americans Save for Retirement
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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