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Politician
Jan. 16, 2020
Stefanik Announces Significant Funding for Homeless Assistance Programs Across the North County
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 14, 2020
Stefanik Helps House Pass Bill to Improve Veterans' Dental Care
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 13, 2020
Standing with Rochester "Agent Orange'-afflicted Vietnam veterans, Schumer calls on Feds to immediately end years-long delay, finally approve VA care & compensation for local vets suffering; senator says NY's +240,000 Vietnam vets fought for our country & shouldn't have to fight for their Agent Orange benefits, too
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 13, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump: Instead of spending the day in executive time tweeting lies about your record on protecting Americans with pre-existing conditions, Why not stand up for veterans affected by Agent Orange? Why not stop your lawsuit against our health care law?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020
Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Prevent Veteran Suicides
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Schumer reveals: VA is about to launch major study on "toxins,' but LI's Northport already did study on cancer-causing parasite, Liver-Fluke, that VA has sitting on a shelf; senator demands VA incorporate LI's data in new study to give vets answers & care they deserve
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 17, 2019
Tweet - "Congress is about to pass a law I wrote giving @DeptVetAffairs 30 days to deliver a plan to get veterans suffering from Agent Orange exposure the coverage they need. Our veterans sacrificed in service to our country. They deserve the treatment and benefits they've earned."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2019
With Veteran And Military Suicide Posing A Crisis In New York And Across The Country, Gillibrand Stands With Veterans, Advocates, Medical Experts And Unveils New Push To Strengthen Mental Health Access And Support For The Military Community
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Thomas Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Congressman Kildee, senator Durbin fight for Navy veteran to receive benefits denied by bureaucratic failures
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 25, 2019
Suozzi introduces the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
Rep. Tom Suozzi
Nov. 18, 2019
Suozzi surprises Glen Cove's Willett family with Purple Heart in honor of their WWI family hero; will introduce legislation to honor the legacy of the Harlem Hellfighters
Rep. Tom Suozzi
Nov. 15, 2019
Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Women Veterans Passes Senate Unanimously
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "The next time President Trump claims to be a champion for our nation's veterans, the American people should remember what his administration is doing here: Blocking benefits to certain veterans who have gotten sick from exposure to Agent Orange while fighting in Vietnam."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
House Passes Five Committee Bills focused on Veteran Entrepreneurship
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump's administration has been blocking benefits to certain veterans who have gotten sick from exposure to Agent Orange while fighting in Vietnam. This is a shameful abdication by the Trump Administration to care for our veterans."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney decided to block benefits for over 80,000 veterans exposed to Agent Orange because he's worried about the cost. So @SenSherrodBrown and @SenateDems just demanded we pass a resolution to care for more them. But Republicans objected."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019
Stefanik Delivers Much Needed Clarity to Job Training Program for Departing Service Members
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Nov. 12, 2019
Tweet - "White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney is blocking benefits for veterans for Agent-Orange-related conditions. Bladder cancer. Hypertension. Parkinson's-like symptoms. Hypothyroidism. An estimated 83,000 veterans. Unacceptable."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019
Letter to Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Kuster Leads Bipartisan Letter Requesting Increased Funding for Veterans Housing Program
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 11, 2019
Tweet - "To our veterans and their families: America will always be grateful for your service and your sacrifice. We will keep fighting for you. #VeteransDay"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 11, 2019
Tweet - "I was proud to march in New York City's #VeteransDay Parade. And I was proud to march with Sidney Walton. He's 100 years old, and he served our country bravely in WWII. We owe all our veterans a debt of gratitude today and every day."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 16, 2020
Stefanik Announces Significant Funding for Homeless Assistance Programs Across the North County
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 14, 2020
Stefanik Helps House Pass Bill to Improve Veterans' Dental Care
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 13, 2020
Standing with Rochester "Agent Orange'-afflicted Vietnam veterans, Schumer calls on Feds to immediately end years-long delay, finally approve VA care & compensation for local vets suffering; senator says NY's +240,000 Vietnam vets fought for our country & shouldn't have to fight for their Agent Orange benefits, too
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 13, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump: Instead of spending the day in executive time tweeting lies about your record on protecting Americans with pre-existing conditions, Why not stand up for veterans affected by Agent Orange? Why not stop your lawsuit against our health care law?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020
Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Prevent Veteran Suicides
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Schumer reveals: VA is about to launch major study on "toxins,' but LI's Northport already did study on cancer-causing parasite, Liver-Fluke, that VA has sitting on a shelf; senator demands VA incorporate LI's data in new study to give vets answers & care they deserve
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 17, 2019
Tweet - "Congress is about to pass a law I wrote giving @DeptVetAffairs 30 days to deliver a plan to get veterans suffering from Agent Orange exposure the coverage they need. Our veterans sacrificed in service to our country. They deserve the treatment and benefits they've earned."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2019
With Veteran And Military Suicide Posing A Crisis In New York And Across The Country, Gillibrand Stands With Veterans, Advocates, Medical Experts And Unveils New Push To Strengthen Mental Health Access And Support For The Military Community
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Thomas Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Congressman Kildee, senator Durbin fight for Navy veteran to receive benefits denied by bureaucratic failures
Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Nov. 25, 2019
Suozzi introduces the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
Rep.Tom Suozzi
Nov. 18, 2019
Suozzi surprises Glen Cove's Willett family with Purple Heart in honor of their WWI family hero; will introduce legislation to honor the legacy of the Harlem Hellfighters
Rep.Tom Suozzi
Nov. 15, 2019
Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Women Veterans Passes Senate Unanimously
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "The next time President Trump claims to be a champion for our nation's veterans, the American people should remember what his administration is doing here: Blocking benefits to certain veterans who have gotten sick from exposure to Agent Orange while fighting in Vietnam."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
House Passes Five Committee Bills focused on Veteran Entrepreneurship
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump's administration has been blocking benefits to certain veterans who have gotten sick from exposure to Agent Orange while fighting in Vietnam. This is a shameful abdication by the Trump Administration to care for our veterans."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney decided to block benefits for over 80,000 veterans exposed to Agent Orange because he's worried about the cost. So @SenSherrodBrown and @SenateDems just demanded we pass a resolution to care for more them. But Republicans objected."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019
Stefanik Delivers Much Needed Clarity to Job Training Program for Departing Service Members
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Nov. 12, 2019
Tweet - "White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney is blocking benefits for veterans for Agent-Orange-related conditions. Bladder cancer. Hypertension. Parkinson's-like symptoms. Hypothyroidism. An estimated 83,000 veterans. Unacceptable."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019
Letter to Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Kuster Leads Bipartisan Letter Requesting Increased Funding for Veterans Housing Program
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Nov. 11, 2019
Tweet - "To our veterans and their families: America will always be grateful for your service and your sacrifice. We will keep fighting for you. #VeteransDay"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 11, 2019
Tweet - "I was proud to march in New York City's #VeteransDay Parade. And I was proud to march with Sidney Walton. He's 100 years old, and he served our country bravely in WWII. We owe all our veterans a debt of gratitude today and every day."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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