| Dec. 5, 2021
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Tweet - "Gil Hodges was a great Brooklyn Dodger, an original Met, a manager of the Mets. He was a Marine in WWII and fought in Tinian and Okinawa. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V. I've been pushing for him to be inducted to @BaseballHall , and tonight he finally is."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 11, 2021
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Tweet - "America will always be indebted to our veterans and their families for their service and their sacrifice. We will never stop fighting for them, and we will always be grateful. #VeteransDay"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 11, 2021
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Tweet - "Le Roy Herbert Bunnell, Jr. is 95 years old. He's a WWII veteran who served our country proudly in the Battle of Okinawa. It was a true honor to meet with Le Roy today at @VANYHarbor alongside @EricAdamsForNYC . #VeteransDay"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 11, 2021
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Tweet - "My dad, Abe, is 98 years old. He served our country proudly in the Pacific in WWII. And I'm thankful for all he's done for our country and our family. #VeteransDay"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 11, 2021
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ICYMI: Senator Gillibrand Op-Ed: Our Veterans Deserve Access To Care
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 11, 2021
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Tweet - "New York City is honoring our heroes--our veterans, those we have lost, and their families--at the #VeteransDay Parade!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Max Cleland was the bold warrior with a big heart. Throughout his life, Max was dedicated to serving our country as a soldier in Vietnam, helping his fellow veterans as VA Administrator, and as a U.S. Senator. My thoughts are with Max Cleland's family and all who loved him."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 22, 2021
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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Celebrates 100-Year-Old Ilion Veteran in Floor Speech
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Rep. Claudia Tenney
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| Oct. 20, 2021
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Congresswomen Claudia Tenney and Nikema Williams Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Veterans Homelessness
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Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
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| Oct. 5, 2021
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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Leads Community in Candlelight Vigil for Fallen Veterans
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Rep. Claudia Tenney
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Support America's Servicemembers and Military Families
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Sept. 14, 2021
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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Introduces Bill to Expand Burial Benefits for America's Veterans
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Rep. Claudia Tenney
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| Sept. 3, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Stefanik Calls on VA to Support Afghan War Veterans
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Votes for Transformative Benefits for Working Families, Advances President Biden's Historic Agenda
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Aug. 25, 2021
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President Signs Suozzi's Harlem Hellfighters Bill; Awards Congressional Gold Medal
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| Aug. 13, 2021
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Suozzi Gets it Done: Suozzi, Espaillat, Gillibrand, Schumer Legislation to Award the Harlem Hellfighters the Congressional Gold Medal Heads to the President's Desk
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| Aug. 12, 2021
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Suozzi: "Big News!" The Demolition of Northport VA Buildings 1 and 2 has Begun!
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| Aug. 12, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Meijer Joines Bipartisan Effort to Support Rural Veterans
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Stefanik Advocates for Rural Veterans
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Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Rep. Jackson Leads Bipartisan Effort in Support of Rural Veterans
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2021
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Senator Schumer and Gillibrand Advance Suozzi's Legislation to Award the Harlem Hellfighters the Congressional Gold Medal
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| Aug. 4, 2021
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ICYMI: At The Urging Of Senator Gillibrand, Jon Stewart, And Veterans Advocates, The Department Of Veterans Affairs Announces Expanded Benefits For Disability Claims For Conditions Related To Certain Toxic Exposures
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 28, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Fighting for Veterans' Access to Care in Bainbridge
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Rep. Claudia Tenney
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| July 27, 2021
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Stefanik Cosponsors Bill to Improve Veteran Healthcare Accessibility
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 23, 2021
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Gillibrand, Shaheen, Cotton, And Collins Secure $30 Million In Funding And Access To Treatment For Americans Affected By Havana Syndrome
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 21, 2021
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House Judiciary Committee Advances 4 Bills to House Floor
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 21, 2021
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Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Jerrold Nadler,Markup on Real Justice for Our Veterans Act of 2021
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 16, 2021
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Following Meeting With Fort Drum's New Commanding General Milford Beagle, Gillibrand Outlines Military Priorities
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 8, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Baldwin, Collins, Tester Lead Bipartisan Push for TRIO Program Funding to Assist First-Generation, Low-Income College Students
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 7, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Brian Schatz, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Bipartisan Call to Increase Funding to Support Homeless Veteran Housing and Support Program
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 30, 2021
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Gillibrand: As Landmark Veterans Toxic Exposure Bill Heads To House Vote, Senate Must Act Swiftly To Protect Toxic-Exposed Vets
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| June 23, 2021
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Providing for Consideration of H.R. Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Lgbtq Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act; Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Relating to ``Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures''; Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review''; and Providing for Consideration of S.J. Res. Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted By the Office of the Comptroller of Currency Relating to ``National Banks and Federal Savings Associations As Lenders''; and for Other Purposes
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| June 22, 2021
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Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 16, 2021
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Reps. Tenney and Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Supporting Memorials to Local Heroes
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Rep. Claudia Tenney
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| June 15, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Congressman Keller stands up for the unborn, opposes taxpayer-funded abortions in letter to VA Secretary McDonough
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| June 15, 2021
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Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| June 15, 2021
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Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| June 15, 2021
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Veterans and Family Information Act
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| June 8, 2021
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Stefanik, Young, Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Authorize the VA's Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 7, 2021
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Suozzi: "Demolition of northport VA Buildings 1 and 2 to Begin By End of June"
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| June 1, 2021
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Suozzi And Espaillat With The Help Of Congressional Black Caucus Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Honor The Harlem Hellfighters
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| May 26, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, US Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Addison Mitchell McConnell, US Senate Minority Leader - Chair Grijalva Leads Letter to Senate Urging Prompt Approval of House-Passed Bill to Protect U.S. Wilderness and Public Lands, Lessen Climate Impacts
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| May 10, 2021
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Tweet - "I took to @CrookedMedia with @CommonDefense and @VetMystique to discuss how student debt holds back millions of Americans--including veterans This crisis requires bold action With the flick of a pen, President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt Check it out:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 22, 2021
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Rice, Gillibrand, Stivers, Murkowski to Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Modernize Outdated VA Motto
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| April 14, 2021
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Jon Stewart, Congressmen Raul Ruiz and Brian Fitzpatrick, Senators Gillibrand and Rubio Come Together to Support Bipartisan Burn Pits Bill
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 8, 2021
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Suozzi: "It's Never Too Late to Do the Right Thing" - Announces Introduction of Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act to Recognize Bravery of Iconic Unit During World War I
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| April 5, 2021
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Congressman Raul Ruiz Introduces Comprehensive, Bipartisan Burn Pits Bill
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 30, 2021
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Reps. Kim, Jeffries Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Language Accessibility for Veterans
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| March 30, 2021
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Reps. Jeffries & Kim Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Language Accessibility for Veterans
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 26, 2021
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Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, Marco Rubio Introduce Landmark Burn Pits Legislation, Championed By Congressman Raul Ruiz In The House; Announce April 13th Press Conference With Jon Stewart And Veterans Advocates
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 26, 2021
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Rubio, Gillibrand Introduce Landmark Burn Pits Legislation to Help Veterans
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 10, 2021
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Congressman Morelle Votes to Enact American Rescue Plan, Deliver Much-Needed Relief for Families and Workers
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| March 3, 2021
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Thom Tillis Lead Bipartisan Push to Support Health Care for Veterans Exposed to Radiation
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| Feb. 24, 2021
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Stefanik Introduces Resolution Commemorating 30 Th Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm's Ground Campaign, Honors Legacy of America's Desert Storm Veterans
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Feb. 24, 2021
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Watertown Daily Times - VA Should Cover Veterans' Claims of Burn Pit Illnesses
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Reps. Zeldin, Suozzi, Garbarino Reintroduce Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Feb. 18, 2021
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Garbarino, Joyce Lead Bipartisan Effort to Prevent Veteran Suicides
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Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "The VA has one of the most sacred missions of any federal agency: To care for those who shall have borne the battle. Denis McDonough's decades of experience make him highly qualified for this job. I'm proud the Senate just confirmed him to serve as Pres. Biden's VA Secretary."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Nomination of Denis Richard McDonough
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 19, 2021
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Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis Statement Encouraging Local Veterans to get Vaccinated
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Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
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| Jan. 15, 2021
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Gillibrand, Maloney Announce Signing Of Margaret Corbin Bill Into Law
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Jan. 15, 2021
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Continuing Their Unwavering Support for Canandaigua Veterans, Schumer, Gillibrand Announce: $30 Million for Phase III of VA Campus Expansion Included in 2020 End-Of-Year Omnibus Legislation; $30 Million Will Fund Renovations to Building 3, Topping Off Major, Long-Sought Upgrades & Boosting Quality of Care for Veterans
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Jan. 3, 2021
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Following National Push Launched in Upstate New York, Schumer Announces $8 Billion in New Critical Health Benefits for Vets Suffering from Agent Orange-Linked Illnesses - Including Almost 240,000 NY Vietnam Vets- Passes in National Defense Bill
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "I've been fighting for Vietnam vets @VVAmerica suffering from illnesses linked to Agent Orange I'm proud we expanded these critical health benefits in the bill the House just passed! Next up: Senate Pres. Trump is threatening to veto the benefits to protect Confederate traitors"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Following National Push Launched in Upstate New York, Schumer Announces Must-Pass National Defense Bill Will Authorize $8 Billion in New Critical Health Benefits for Vets Suffering from Agent Orange-Linked Illnesses
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Republicans are reportedly trying to stop the Senate from helping veterans that have long suffered from exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. This is an affront to these veterans who bravely served our country. I will not stop fighting for them."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 30, 2020
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Culminating Over a Decade of Work & Advocacy on Behalf of Wny Veterans, Schumer Dedicates Western New York National Cemetery; Immediately Following Ceremony, Senator Stands with Local Heroes and Vet Leaders to Celebrate Service & Sacrifice of Thousands of Wny Veterans Who Can Now Be Laid to Rest at A National Cemetery
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 23, 2020
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Letter to National Archives and Records Administration Director Scott Levins - Palazzo Cosigns Letter Expressing Concerns Over Backlog of Veterans Records Requests
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2020
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Schumer, Maloney announce National Purple Heart Honor Mission Commemorative Coin Act passes Senate; when signed into law, all proceeds will help Orange County-based National Purple Honor Mission to expand its national recognition programs, including creation of a new mobile tribute & education center
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Nov. 16, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Honorable Jack Reed, Chairman Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Honorable Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Honorable Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Blumenthal & Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Push To Preserve Legal Rights & Protections Of Servicemembers & Veterans
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "My father Abe is 97. He served in World War II in the Pacific. He's my hero. This #VeteransDay, I'm thinking about him, and how he worked so hard for his family so they could follow their dreams."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 11, 2020
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CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Today is Veterans Day. America will always be grateful for our veterans' service and sacrifice. We will never stop fighting for our veterans. Our veterans are our heroes. #VeteransDay"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 10, 2020
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Congressman Morelle Announces Provisions He Authored to Help Veterans in Crisis Signed Into Law
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Oct. 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Cortez Masto Raises Alarm Over Administration's Inability to Fully Implement Provisions Under President Trump's Executive Order to Expand Critical Mental Health Resources to Veterans
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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