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Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "CDC is warning it's not a question of if but when and how many people in America will have severe illness. But Kudlow's saying the opposite. Trump admin incompetence is stunning, dangerous. President Trump must at the least appoint 1 person to coordinate Coronavirus response." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "This is the #DailyLie from the Trump administration. CDC warns it's not if but when and how many people in America will have severe illness. Meanwhile Kudlow says the opposite. This incompetence is dangerous. President Trump & his admin have no plan to deal with Coronavirus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "People are saying you're incompetent because you acted incompetently Reducing our ability to prevent epidemics: incompetent Proposing cutting CDC funding: incompetent Just trusting other governments to handle this: incompetent Spin this any way you want, but it's incompetence" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "What Pres. Trump needs to do on Coronavirus: -Reverse CDC cuts -Appoint global health expert to coordinate response -Increase emergency request with no Ebola funding cuts -Expedite diagnostic testing kits -Stop proliferation of junk insurance plans not covering Coronavirus tests" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It seems like President Trump and Larry Kudlow are more concerned about the stock market than the health of Americans. Here's an idea: President Trump should try to come up with a plan to address the spread of the Coronavirus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "I didn't just criticize Pres. Trump's pathetic, inadequate funding request I noted his incompetence, how he has no plan to deal with coronavirus He's dismantled NSC's global health security team, wants to cut CDC by 16%, hasn't appointed 1 person to oversee coronavirus response" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and his administration have no plan to deal with the coronavirus. NO. PLAN. And seemingly no urgency to develop one." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "If Secretary Pompeo really meant it, he would impose sanctions on Putin and tell Senator Mitch McConnell to stop blocking election security bills on the Senate floor." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's asleep at the wheel on Coronavirus And @SenateGOP 's setting up votes for shameless political stunts on divisive anti-choice, anti-women, anti-family bills Americans deserve real leadership at the White House on Coronavirus and a Senate that works for Americans" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Just this month: President Trump's administration proposed a 16% cut at CDC. Today: They tried to answer questions about Coronavirus by saying 'This is what the Centers for Disease Control do.' This is typical of President Trump's senseless cuts. It's his #DailyLie." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "All of the warning lights are flashing bright red on Coronavirus, but the Trump administration appears to have no plan, no urgency. We must get a handle on Coronavirus and make sure the United States is fully prepared to deal with its potentially far-reaching consequences." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump has been too soft on President Xi and the Chinese Communist Party as they try to cover up their response to Coronavirus. President Trump must demand that President Xi end the secrecy and suppression of facts around Coronavirus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Sec. Mnuchin and Sec. Pompeo: Putin is intent on interfering in our democracy. Everyone knows it. FBI Director Wray has warned of it repeatedly. You have all of the authorities you need to sanction Putin and his cronies. You must act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "This is typical of President Trump's senseless budget cuts. President Trump wants to slash funding for the CDC. His new budget proposes a 16 percent cut at the agency. But the Coronavirus crisis continues to spread across the globe!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's bringing us closer to a banana republic: 1--Classifying Bolton's book to cover up truth 2--Installing a political yes-man as head of US Intel 3--Firing officials who refuse to pledge allegiance to Trump Where are Republicans who claim to care about rule of law?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The deeply disturbing bomb threats against New York's network of JCCs are more proof that we need to dramatically increase security funding grants--and NOT decrease funding as President Trump's administration is proposing." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Let me repeat: The Trump Administration already has broad authority to impose sanctions for meddling in our elections. It does not need new legislative tools or approval. Our message today is crystal clear: Secretary Mnuchin & Secretary Pompeo need to impose sanctions NOW." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Too little too late. That President Trump is trying to steal funds dedicated to fight Ebola is indicative of his towering incompetence and further proof that he and his administration aren't taking the Coronavirus crisis as seriously as they need to be." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Admin. of the Transportation Security Administration - Schumer reveals: TSA is still using "TikTok' app on social media; senator says risks to American & Fed security via the platform remain; Pentagon & PHS have banned it, TSA should too Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020 Tweet - "No matter how many times President Trump lies, the reality is clear: Putin is interfering in our elections again in 2020--just like in 2016. Senate Republicans need to explain why they have blocked election security bills TWENTY times." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans keep blocking election security bills in the Senate, and now we know why: They'd rather let Putin win than stand up to President Trump." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "For President Trump to play politics with the highest intelligence office in the land will put our national security at risk." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secreatary of the Department of Homeland Security - Top Homeland & Judiciary Democrats Condemn Deployment of Tactical CBP Agents to Various Cities in U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Feb. 16, 2020 Schumer reveals: Buried in just-out POTUS budget is risky plan to totally eliminate dog-sniffing bomb detection teams at NYC transit hubs like Penn, airports & more; teams across country would be slashed to zero; senator announces new fight to keep the public safety pack protecting us Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Request Emergency Funding For Novel Coronavirus Response Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert O'Brien, Assistant to the President of National Security Affairs - Warren, Murray, Senate Colleagues Urge National Security Advisor to Appoint a Senior Global Health Security Expert as U.S. and Global Threat from Coronavirus Grows Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Call For Federal Government To Reimburse States, Cities For Coronavirus Efforts Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Following Schumer, Gillibrand push, FEMA, NYs DHSes & CISA led security grant workshop to aid nonprofit applicants Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Soto, Members Seek Probe into Whether Trump Administration's Delay of Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery Funds Violated Same Law as Delay of Ukraine Security Aid Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I took to the Senate floor today with @MarkWarner , @SenBlumenthal , and @RonWyden to demand we pass commonsense bills to protect our 2020 elections. But once again, Senate Republicans--afraid of the wrath of President Trump and Senator McConnell--blocked our efforts." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I just took to the floor with @MarkWarner , @SenBlumenthal , and @RonWyden to demand we pass commonsense bills to protect our elections. Because the threat to 2020 from Putin, China, & perhaps others is real and growing nearer each day. But Senate Republicans just kept objecting." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The 2020 primary elections are ongoing And foreign entities--Putin, China, and more--are implementing schemes to interfere Senate Democrats are taking to the floor today to demand election security legislation Will Senate Republicans do what's necessary to protect our elections?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Bill Increasing the Number of Agricultural Specialists for U.S Customs and Border Protection Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The #TrumpBudget proposes cutting overall funding for the Department of Health and Human Services by 9 percent. That's the same department in charge of responding to the coronavirus!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Schumer reveals: Despite Fed warning "Dollar' stores across Erie County & Western New York are still stocking cheap, dangerous, China-made, over-the-counter drugs & products that could make you sick--or worse; senator demands Feds hone in on WNY stores & urges 85 local stores to check the shelves & toss what's bad Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Schumer reveals: NYC could spend millions of dollars over the next 60 days to help Feds tackle coronavirus--but city still has no guarantee from Feds that they'll be reimbursed; senator demands Feds sign on dotted line & reimburse city for public health expenses Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "To @HUDgov You continue to place restrictions on disaster recovery funds for Puerto Rico Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico deserve access to disaster funding that's free of discriminatory preconditions, unjustified delays The admin must stop illegally withholding these funds" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Warren, Colleagues Seek Probe into Whether Trump Administration's Delay of Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery Funds Violated Same Law as Delay of Ukraine Security Aid Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is still muddying the waters about whether Putin interfered for him in 2016. That's the #DailyLie today. Putin interfered in 2016, and he's already interfering in 2020. When will Senate Republicans stop blocking commonsense election security bills?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Standing with two "Miss Staten Island' winners, Schumer reveals: Despite Fed warning "Dollar' stores across island are still stocking cheap, dangerous China-made over-the-counter drugs & products that could make you sick--or worse; senator demands Feds hone in on SI stores & urges 11 local stores to check the shelves & toss what's bad Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secreatary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - Chairman Nadler Condemns Suspension of Global Entry and Trusted Traveler Programs in New York, Demands Answers from DHS & CBP Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 6, 2020 Stefanik Opposes New York State Law Causing Suspension of Global Entry, Trusted Traveler Programs for New York Residents Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Chairman Nadler Statement for Oversight Hearing with FBI Director Wray Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's relentless opposition to helping our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico in their time of need is appalling. We will fight to make sure our fellow Americans get the aid they need to recover." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Melville, Commissioner of the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services - Following horrific Monsey attack, Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey announce FEMA & DHS-led webinars for Rockland nonprofits, such as schools and houses of worship, on Fed security grant program; call on NYs DHSES to hold public forum to assist Rockland applicants ASAP Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 26, 2020 Schumer reveals: CDC cannot access "rapid response dollars' that can help stop potentially deadly coronavirus until Feds declare official public health emergency; senator urges Feds to make the declaration now so CDC can unlock tens-of-millions in the proactive war to beat back spread Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 26, 2020 Tweet - "While the threat to the American public remains low, HHS should follow CDC's proactive lead: Declare a public health emergency for coronavirus. This will unlock millions of dollars for CDC to support the agency's ongoing response to protect public health." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces $151 Million in Funding to Renew Roads Statewide Impacted by Extreme Weather Events Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico continue to ache as they uncover more damage from this swarm of earthquakes. President Trump: Approve the additional FEMA IA funds that Governor @WandaVazquezG's requested for recovery. ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Huawei is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party and its efforts to infiltrate 5G are nefarious at their core. Allowing the company into the U.K.'s 5G networks would pose a national security threat that could not be mitigated or contained." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps to advance first-of-its kind resiliency blueprint to protect Great Lakes shorelines; senators say with Upstate NY being ravaged by floods in recent years, there is a paramount need to identify and fix shoreline vulnerabilities Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA's releasing more than $39M in federal funding for rebuilding the hospital on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques after it was destroyed by Hurricanes Maria & Irma. I'm proud I've pushed for FEMA funding like this. It shouldn't take this long to help our fellow Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Stefanik, Schumer, Brindisi, Gillibrand Call on Administration to Accept Appeal for Disaster Declaration Relief Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi, Stefanik Call on Administration to Accept New York State's Appeal for Disaster Declaration Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Put Climate Change at Center of FEMA Duties Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I've been leading @SenateDems to push President Trump to sign this disaster declaration that our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico requested to help recover from the swarm of earthquakes But this is only one step. We'll keep pushing FEMA & the admin to deliver all the aid needed" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Velázquez on Release of HUD Puerto Rico Funds Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Juntos! We must stand together with those today in New York who came out to fight for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico President Trump must approve Puerto Rico's request for disaster aid There's no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans @Pwr4PuertoRico" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump has heeded our calls to lift the blockade on some of the disaster-aid funding for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, it's not nearly enough. There is no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans confront and recover from disasters." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle, Local Advocates Push for Federal Assistance to Provide Relief to Puerto Rico Following Earthquakes Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Murray, Cantwell Demand Answers from CBP Following Reports of Delays and Enhanced Screening for Iranian Americans Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "With profound, widespread damage from the earthquakes in Puerto Rico, it's past time to act. I'm leading Senate Democrats to demand that President Trump approve Puerto Rico's request for FULL aid from the federal government--NOW. I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Putin's made clear he'll keep trying to interfere in our elections. But President Trump's fought our push for election security. And Senator Mitch McConnell just keeps burying bipartisan bills to protect our elections in his legislative graveyard!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senate Democrats Support Puerto Rico's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration To Respond To Earthquakes Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Velázquez, Schumer Demand HUD Meeting on Puerto Rico Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico have repeatedly fought and died for America. Hurricanes and earthquakes have shattered the normalcy of life on the island. It's time for America to fully stand with them." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Warren and Reps. Velázquez and Thompson Urge President to Fully Fund Emergency Response in Puerto Rico Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I fully support Gov. Vázquez's request for disaster aid from the federal government I'm working with Senate Dems to demand Pres. Trump approve this request so our fellow Americans get the aid they need I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The spate of earthquakes hitting our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico is deeply alarming. The Trump administration must move swiftly to provide all the resources necessary to respond and recover. I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Neal Joins Colleagues in Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Booker, Colleagues Demand Answers on Embassy Security Amidst Fallout in the Middle East Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "We once went to war based on a lie. There were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Thousands of American lives were lost. Trillions of taxpayer dollars wasted. It's time to REPEAL the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force in Iraq." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Engel, Schumer, Gillibrand Call for Construction to Begin to Alleviate Flooding in Mamaroneck Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Date Title Politician
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "CDC is warning it's not a question of if but when and how many people in America will have severe illness. But Kudlow's saying the opposite. Trump admin incompetence is stunning, dangerous. President Trump must at the least appoint 1 person to coordinate Coronavirus response." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "This is the #DailyLie from the Trump administration. CDC warns it's not if but when and how many people in America will have severe illness. Meanwhile Kudlow says the opposite. This incompetence is dangerous. President Trump & his admin have no plan to deal with Coronavirus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "People are saying you're incompetent because you acted incompetently Reducing our ability to prevent epidemics: incompetent Proposing cutting CDC funding: incompetent Just trusting other governments to handle this: incompetent Spin this any way you want, but it's incompetence" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "What Pres. Trump needs to do on Coronavirus: -Reverse CDC cuts -Appoint global health expert to coordinate response -Increase emergency request with no Ebola funding cuts -Expedite diagnostic testing kits -Stop proliferation of junk insurance plans not covering Coronavirus tests" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It seems like President Trump and Larry Kudlow are more concerned about the stock market than the health of Americans. Here's an idea: President Trump should try to come up with a plan to address the spread of the Coronavirus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "I didn't just criticize Pres. Trump's pathetic, inadequate funding request I noted his incompetence, how he has no plan to deal with coronavirus He's dismantled NSC's global health security team, wants to cut CDC by 16%, hasn't appointed 1 person to oversee coronavirus response" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump and his administration have no plan to deal with the coronavirus. NO. PLAN. And seemingly no urgency to develop one." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "If Secretary Pompeo really meant it, he would impose sanctions on Putin and tell Senator Mitch McConnell to stop blocking election security bills on the Senate floor." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's asleep at the wheel on Coronavirus And @SenateGOP 's setting up votes for shameless political stunts on divisive anti-choice, anti-women, anti-family bills Americans deserve real leadership at the White House on Coronavirus and a Senate that works for Americans" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 25, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Just this month: President Trump's administration proposed a 16% cut at CDC. Today: They tried to answer questions about Coronavirus by saying 'This is what the Centers for Disease Control do.' This is typical of President Trump's senseless cuts. It's his #DailyLie." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "All of the warning lights are flashing bright red on Coronavirus, but the Trump administration appears to have no plan, no urgency. We must get a handle on Coronavirus and make sure the United States is fully prepared to deal with its potentially far-reaching consequences." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump has been too soft on President Xi and the Chinese Communist Party as they try to cover up their response to Coronavirus. President Trump must demand that President Xi end the secrecy and suppression of facts around Coronavirus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Sec. Mnuchin and Sec. Pompeo: Putin is intent on interfering in our democracy. Everyone knows it. FBI Director Wray has warned of it repeatedly. You have all of the authorities you need to sanction Putin and his cronies. You must act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "This is typical of President Trump's senseless budget cuts. President Trump wants to slash funding for the CDC. His new budget proposes a 16 percent cut at the agency. But the Coronavirus crisis continues to spread across the globe!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's bringing us closer to a banana republic: 1--Classifying Bolton's book to cover up truth 2--Installing a political yes-man as head of US Intel 3--Firing officials who refuse to pledge allegiance to Trump Where are Republicans who claim to care about rule of law?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The deeply disturbing bomb threats against New York's network of JCCs are more proof that we need to dramatically increase security funding grants--and NOT decrease funding as President Trump's administration is proposing." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Let me repeat: The Trump Administration already has broad authority to impose sanctions for meddling in our elections. It does not need new legislative tools or approval. Our message today is crystal clear: Secretary Mnuchin & Secretary Pompeo need to impose sanctions NOW." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Too little too late. That President Trump is trying to steal funds dedicated to fight Ebola is indicative of his towering incompetence and further proof that he and his administration aren't taking the Coronavirus crisis as seriously as they need to be." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Admin. of the Transportation Security Administration - Schumer reveals: TSA is still using "TikTok' app on social media; senator says risks to American & Fed security via the platform remain; Pentagon & PHS have banned it, TSA should too Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020 Tweet - "No matter how many times President Trump lies, the reality is clear: Putin is interfering in our elections again in 2020--just like in 2016. Senate Republicans need to explain why they have blocked election security bills TWENTY times." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans keep blocking election security bills in the Senate, and now we know why: They'd rather let Putin win than stand up to President Trump." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "For President Trump to play politics with the highest intelligence office in the land will put our national security at risk." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secreatary of the Department of Homeland Security - Top Homeland & Judiciary Democrats Condemn Deployment of Tactical CBP Agents to Various Cities in U.S. Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Feb. 16, 2020 Schumer reveals: Buried in just-out POTUS budget is risky plan to totally eliminate dog-sniffing bomb detection teams at NYC transit hubs like Penn, airports & more; teams across country would be slashed to zero; senator announces new fight to keep the public safety pack protecting us Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Request Emergency Funding For Novel Coronavirus Response Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert O'Brien, Assistant to the President of National Security Affairs - Warren, Murray, Senate Colleagues Urge National Security Advisor to Appoint a Senior Global Health Security Expert as U.S. and Global Threat from Coronavirus Grows Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Call For Federal Government To Reimburse States, Cities For Coronavirus Efforts Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Following Schumer, Gillibrand push, FEMA, NYs DHSes & CISA led security grant workshop to aid nonprofit applicants Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Soto, Members Seek Probe into Whether Trump Administration's Delay of Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery Funds Violated Same Law as Delay of Ukraine Security Aid Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I took to the Senate floor today with @MarkWarner , @SenBlumenthal , and @RonWyden to demand we pass commonsense bills to protect our 2020 elections. But once again, Senate Republicans--afraid of the wrath of President Trump and Senator McConnell--blocked our efforts." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I just took to the floor with @MarkWarner , @SenBlumenthal , and @RonWyden to demand we pass commonsense bills to protect our elections. Because the threat to 2020 from Putin, China, & perhaps others is real and growing nearer each day. But Senate Republicans just kept objecting." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The 2020 primary elections are ongoing And foreign entities--Putin, China, and more--are implementing schemes to interfere Senate Democrats are taking to the floor today to demand election security legislation Will Senate Republicans do what's necessary to protect our elections?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass Bill Increasing the Number of Agricultural Specialists for U.S Customs and Border Protection Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The #TrumpBudget proposes cutting overall funding for the Department of Health and Human Services by 9 percent. That's the same department in charge of responding to the coronavirus!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Schumer reveals: Despite Fed warning "Dollar' stores across Erie County & Western New York are still stocking cheap, dangerous, China-made, over-the-counter drugs & products that could make you sick--or worse; senator demands Feds hone in on WNY stores & urges 85 local stores to check the shelves & toss what's bad Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Schumer reveals: NYC could spend millions of dollars over the next 60 days to help Feds tackle coronavirus--but city still has no guarantee from Feds that they'll be reimbursed; senator demands Feds sign on dotted line & reimburse city for public health expenses Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "To @HUDgov You continue to place restrictions on disaster recovery funds for Puerto Rico Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico deserve access to disaster funding that's free of discriminatory preconditions, unjustified delays The admin must stop illegally withholding these funds" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Warren, Colleagues Seek Probe into Whether Trump Administration's Delay of Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery Funds Violated Same Law as Delay of Ukraine Security Aid Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump is still muddying the waters about whether Putin interfered for him in 2016. That's the #DailyLie today. Putin interfered in 2016, and he's already interfering in 2020. When will Senate Republicans stop blocking commonsense election security bills?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Standing with two "Miss Staten Island' winners, Schumer reveals: Despite Fed warning "Dollar' stores across island are still stocking cheap, dangerous China-made over-the-counter drugs & products that could make you sick--or worse; senator demands Feds hone in on SI stores & urges 11 local stores to check the shelves & toss what's bad Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secreatary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - Chairman Nadler Condemns Suspension of Global Entry and Trusted Traveler Programs in New York, Demands Answers from DHS & CBP Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 6, 2020 Stefanik Opposes New York State Law Causing Suspension of Global Entry, Trusted Traveler Programs for New York Residents Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Chairman Nadler Statement for Oversight Hearing with FBI Director Wray Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's relentless opposition to helping our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico in their time of need is appalling. We will fight to make sure our fellow Americans get the aid they need to recover." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Melville, Commissioner of the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services - Following horrific Monsey attack, Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey announce FEMA & DHS-led webinars for Rockland nonprofits, such as schools and houses of worship, on Fed security grant program; call on NYs DHSES to hold public forum to assist Rockland applicants ASAP Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 26, 2020 Schumer reveals: CDC cannot access "rapid response dollars' that can help stop potentially deadly coronavirus until Feds declare official public health emergency; senator urges Feds to make the declaration now so CDC can unlock tens-of-millions in the proactive war to beat back spread Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 26, 2020 Tweet - "While the threat to the American public remains low, HHS should follow CDC's proactive lead: Declare a public health emergency for coronavirus. This will unlock millions of dollars for CDC to support the agency's ongoing response to protect public health." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces $151 Million in Funding to Renew Roads Statewide Impacted by Extreme Weather Events Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico continue to ache as they uncover more damage from this swarm of earthquakes. President Trump: Approve the additional FEMA IA funds that Governor @WandaVazquezG's requested for recovery. ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Huawei is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party and its efforts to infiltrate 5G are nefarious at their core. Allowing the company into the U.K.'s 5G networks would pose a national security threat that could not be mitigated or contained." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps to advance first-of-its kind resiliency blueprint to protect Great Lakes shorelines; senators say with Upstate NY being ravaged by floods in recent years, there is a paramount need to identify and fix shoreline vulnerabilities Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "FEMA's releasing more than $39M in federal funding for rebuilding the hospital on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques after it was destroyed by Hurricanes Maria & Irma. I'm proud I've pushed for FEMA funding like this. It shouldn't take this long to help our fellow Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Stefanik, Schumer, Brindisi, Gillibrand Call on Administration to Accept Appeal for Disaster Declaration Relief Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi, Stefanik Call on Administration to Accept New York State's Appeal for Disaster Declaration Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Put Climate Change at Center of FEMA Duties Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I've been leading @SenateDems to push President Trump to sign this disaster declaration that our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico requested to help recover from the swarm of earthquakes But this is only one step. We'll keep pushing FEMA & the admin to deliver all the aid needed" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Velázquez on Release of HUD Puerto Rico Funds Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Juntos! We must stand together with those today in New York who came out to fight for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico President Trump must approve Puerto Rico's request for disaster aid There's no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans @Pwr4PuertoRico" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "While President Trump has heeded our calls to lift the blockade on some of the disaster-aid funding for our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, it's not nearly enough. There is no excuse for not doing all we can to help our fellow Americans confront and recover from disasters." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle, Local Advocates Push for Federal Assistance to Provide Relief to Puerto Rico Following Earthquakes Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Murray, Cantwell Demand Answers from CBP Following Reports of Delays and Enhanced Screening for Iranian Americans Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "With profound, widespread damage from the earthquakes in Puerto Rico, it's past time to act. I'm leading Senate Democrats to demand that President Trump approve Puerto Rico's request for FULL aid from the federal government--NOW. I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Putin's made clear he'll keep trying to interfere in our elections. But President Trump's fought our push for election security. And Senator Mitch McConnell just keeps burying bipartisan bills to protect our elections in his legislative graveyard!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senate Democrats Support Puerto Rico's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration To Respond To Earthquakes Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Velázquez, Schumer Demand HUD Meeting on Puerto Rico Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico have repeatedly fought and died for America. Hurricanes and earthquakes have shattered the normalcy of life on the island. It's time for America to fully stand with them." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Warren and Reps. Velázquez and Thompson Urge President to Fully Fund Emergency Response in Puerto Rico Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I fully support Gov. Vázquez's request for disaster aid from the federal government I'm working with Senate Dems to demand Pres. Trump approve this request so our fellow Americans get the aid they need I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The spate of earthquakes hitting our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico is deeply alarming. The Trump administration must move swiftly to provide all the resources necessary to respond and recover. I stand with our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Neal Joins Colleagues in Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Booker, Colleagues Demand Answers on Embassy Security Amidst Fallout in the Middle East Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "We once went to war based on a lie. There were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Thousands of American lives were lost. Trillions of taxpayer dollars wasted. It's time to REPEAL the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force in Iraq." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Engel, Schumer, Gillibrand Call for Construction to Begin to Alleviate Flooding in Mamaroneck Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
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