| April 24, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Harris, Peters, Fudge, Richmond Demand FEMA Address Racial Disparities in Disaster Response
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump needs to focus on TESTING, TESTING, TESTING. Senate Democrats fought to make sure help is on the way to bolster the supply and manufacturing chain and to expand free testing for all, reporting, and contact tracing."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 24, 2020
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Tweet - "With President Trump's press conference last night, it looks like we have a quack medicine salesman on TV. Injecting disinfectant? No. He must focus on testing, testing, testing."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Maine Delegation Calls for Dedicated Funding for Northern Border Regional Commission in COVID-19 Legislation
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Costa Leads 126 Members in Calling on President to Ensure Direct Relief to Farmers and Producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Tweet - "We need a national testing strategy NOW. And because Senate Democrats fought for it, help is on the way to bolster the supply and manufacturing chain and to expand free testing for all, reporting, and contact tracing."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Doctors, nurses, and essential workers are putting their lives on the line every single day of this fight against coronavirus. Senate Democrats are fighting for a bold, new program to boost premium pay for America's frontline workers. A "Heroes Fund.""
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 23, 2020
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Tweet - "To the Muslim community in New York, America, and around the world: Ramadan Mubarak Together we'll work to overcome coronavirus, so that we can be happy and healthy once again And so we can celebrate the month of Ramadan together and in person next year and in the years to come"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Not all heroes wear capes, some wear masks and scrubs. These Americans are the true heroes of this pandemic, and we need to make sure they are taken care of. That's why Senate Democrats are fighting for a Heroes Fund."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Regina Lombardo, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - House Judiciary Members Seek Answers from ATF Regarding the Surge of Ghost Guns During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Klobuchar, Smith, Colleagues Urge Congress to Provide Housing Support for Domestic Violence Survivors During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm heartbroken for my friend Elizabeth Warren and her family. My prayers go to them. I'm heartbroken too many Americans are fighting through this grief and aren't able to be with their family members to hold their hands and tell them they love them. I'm so sorry, Elizabeth."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 23, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $145k in federal funding to Binghamton and Albany
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Escobar and Senator Harris Lead Colleagues in Demanding Release of Detained Children Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues Push For Access To Digital Resources For State And Local Governments Managing COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Van Hollen, Markey Continue Efforts to Mobilize Americans in Fight Against Coronavirus
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - On Earth Day, Oversight Democrats Seek Answers on EPA's Decision to Stop Enforcing Environmental Laws Amid Public Health Crisis
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Tweet - "From the Wall Street Journal: "Immigrants in this pandemic are...helping our country to endure' "Nearly all of the economic evidence shows that immigrants enhance American growth and jobs' Stop the distractions, President Trump. Put our health first."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Colleagues Push Treasury To Ensure Americans Without Broadband Can Receive Economic Impact Payments
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Panetta Leads Members in Calling on President for National Testing Strategy for COVID-19
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Tweet - "BIG: NY hospitals & providers will get $4.4B of a new $10B set for COVID-19 hot spots--a lion's share I pushed Trump admin to spend the health money I secured in CARES ACT by ensuring COVID-19 hot spots like NY get needed relief NOW And NY will get billions more in months ahead"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 22, 2020
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In recently-passed emergency legislation, Schumer delivers for Upstate New York's hardest-hit farmers; through relentless negotiations, Schumer secured key provision, allowing NY farmers access to SBA emergency disaster loans & grants, unlocking more $$$ for NY farms to recover, regrow, and harvest future revenue
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 22, 2020
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Schumer announces: New York hospitals and providers to receive an additional $4b-plus in "hot spot' money to keep the fight against COVID-19 going; fight for "hot spot' dollars benefits 100 counties across country hardest hit by virus; New York gets greatest amount
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 21, 2020
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Perlmutter, Morelle Introduce Legislation to Provide Much-Needed Support for States During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Turner / Stefanik on FCC Ligado Decision
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| April 21, 2020
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Tweet - "The experts are clear: To fight this disease, we need to dramatically expand testing capacity and frequency. Now, help is on the way because Democrats stood and fought for it."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 21, 2020
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Paycheck Protection Program
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats secured an agreement that's been transformed to provide real support for lives and livelihoods. It's unfortunate the GOP refusal to negotiate delayed an agreement. As soon as it passes the House, we'll advance CARES 2--which must be transformative and far-reaching."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Harris, Murray, Schumer Demand Trump Extend Authorization for National Guard to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Harris, Colleagues Call on Congressional Leaders to Ensure Immigrant Families Can Access Critical Services During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Stanton Urges Federal Government to Ease Financial Burden of COVID Response for States, Cities and Tribes
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Tweet - "On testing, we need major new investments to bolster the supply and manufacturing chain and significantly expand free testing for all, reporting, and contact tracing. That's why Democrats are fighting for our $30 billion plan for a comprehensive national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 20, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Issues Statement on Attorney General Barr and ADNI Grenell Invocation of 'State Secrets' Doctrine
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| April 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats are fighting for our $30 billion plan for a comprehensive national testing strategy. Because we need major new investments to bolster the supply and manufacturing chain and significantly expand free testing for all, reporting, and contact tracing."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Rep. Axne Asks FEMA to Outline Flood Response Plans Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| April 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Congressman Jason Crow Demands Increased Transparency from ICE on COVID-19 Cases at Detention Facilities
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 19, 2020
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CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Interview with Chuck Schumer
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for our $30 billion plan for a comprehensive national testing strategy. A major new investment that includes bolstering the supply and manufacturing chain, significantly expanding free testing for all, and expanding reporting and contact tracing."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Dear Cabinet Officials: Today's #coronavirus briefing went from bad to worse. Deeply troubling. Some people are saying it may be time to invoke the #25thAmendment. Thoughts?"
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| April 18, 2020
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Schumer announces over $3.4 million in emergency funding for Glens Falls as part of emergency package he negotiated
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Make sure your friends and family see this: Democrats are laying out our $30B plan for a comprehensive national testing strategy We need major new investments to bolster the supply and manufacturing chain and significantly expand free testing for all, reporting, contact tracing"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. Mike Levin Leads Bipartisan Letter with 72 House Colleagues Calling on HHS Sec. Azar to Direct Funds to Community Health Centers and Other Medicaid Providers
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hurd Advocates for COVID-19 Funding for Children's Hospitals
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Lawmakers Urging Funding for USPS In Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Bi-partisan New York delegation calls on President Trump to immediately provide New York 100% federal funding for all FEMA coronavirus disaster work
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "We need a strong testing regime NOW Democrats are fighting for our $30 billion plan for a comprehensive national testing strategy and major new investments to bolster the supply & manufacturing chain, and significantly expand free testing for all, reporting, and contact tracing"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "As we grapple with the coronavirus pandemic: We know how important it is to continue to fight back against health care disparities in America This Black Maternal Health Week and every week, I'm proud Senate Democrats are fighting for the health care of every American #BMHW2020"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump needs to get testing under control NOW."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve - Brown, Senate Dems Push For Increased Transparency And Oversight Of CARES Act Funding
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Wyden, Cardin, Shaheen & Schumer Press Administration to Provide Taxpayers with Data on How Small Business Relief Funds are Being Distributed
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Eshoo calls on FDA to protect patients requiring hydrocloroquine
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Eshoo, Raskin, Shalala, Jeffries, and Welch introduce comprehensive plan to reopen America
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Pres. Trump's @ASIndianAffairs Tara Sweeney is diverting funds for tribal governments during coronavirus to for-profit Alaska Native Corporations. We can't put these corporations before tribal governments & people. Sweeney used to be an exec for an ANC, and she wants to profit!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 16, 2020
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Velázquez on Status of SBA COVID-19 Relief Loan Funding
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "We will not stop fighting to make sure that hospitals and healthcare providers get the help they need That means supporting DOCTORS and NURSES and MEDICAL WORKERS and ESSENTIAL WORKERS And that means TESTING and VENTILATORS and PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT and MASKS and MORE"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "So many Americans are placing themselves in danger to work through this pandemic: Doctors, nurses, truck drivers, grocers, police, firefighters, & more They should be rewarded with premium pay Democrats are proposing a "Heroes Fund" to give it to them"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for money for small businesses, and hospitals and healthcare providers, and testing, and our state and local governments, and more to help fight coronavirus."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump: You must make sure testing kits are available across the country RIGHT NOW so we can beat this pandemic and help those affected."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "These are the nurses, doctors, EMTs, and more on the frontlines fighting coronavirus. Democrats are working hard to ensure hospitals and healthcare providers have the resources they need to save lives. Senator McConnell's plan doesn't give them a dime."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 16, 2020
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Tweet - "This is big: Democrats are laying out our $30 billion plan for a comprehensive national testing strategy and major new investments that bolster the supply and manufacturing chain, and significantly expand free testing for all, reporting, and contact tracing."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Merkley, DeFazio, Bonamici Rebuke Administration for Unlawful Wage Garnishment
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Hoeven Lead Bipartisan Push to Treasury Department, Small Business Administration to Ensure Eligibility of Rural Electric Cooperatives in Paycheck Protection Program
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Costa, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Call on Congressional Leadership to Help Protect Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Testing's the best tool we have to contain the virus today, to know who's infected or exposed, when to open our economy If Pres. Trump tries to bully states to reopen prematurely or without appropriate testing in place--he'd risk undoing progress we've made with social distancing"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "On March 6, Pres. Trump said: "Anybody that needs a test gets a test." He was wrong. A month later, our testing capability is still woefully inadequate to know where the virus is spreading--much less stop it or reopen our economy. We must ramp up testing NOW on a broader scale."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "BREAKING: Democrats are laying out our $30 billion plan for a comprehensive national testing strategy and major new investments that bolster the supply and manufacturing chain, and significantly expand free testing for all, reporting, and contact tracing."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Demands HHS and DHS Comply with Court Order and Release Migrant Children from Detention
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Senate Democratic Leaders Offer Roadmap to Dramatically Expand Testing Capacity Nationwide
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Durbin, Senators Press President Trump To Automatically Extend Work Authorizations For DACA & TPS Recipients
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "An incredible story: John Scalia is offering to bury New Yorkers who don't have the means to pay for a funeral It's exactly why @RepAOC and I are calling for FEMA to approve our request to help NY families with funeral and burial costs they can't afford"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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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. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "We need to have testing kits across America so that we can beat this pandemic. We need to track results in real-time to quickly spot flare-ups. We need a dedicated, domestic supply chain to produce millions of tests and ensure they are readily available in every community."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "We have testing shortages in communities in New York and nationwide. There's a shortage of essential supplies. And too often this shortage is even more severe in communities of color. Democrats are fighting for a national plan to increase testing and make it broadly available."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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