| March 18, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 17, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Here's what my proposal on coronavirus would mean for you: Any worker that needs to take paid sick days that doesn't have paid sick leave benefits can apply to Unemployment Insurance and get reimbursed."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "I just demanded that the Senate pass: --Emergency unemployment insurance --Assistance to states overburdened by Medicaid costs BUT SENATE REPUBLICANS OBJECTED The Senate shouldn't be going home for the weekend. Americans need this assistance NOW. Why are Republicans delaying?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Emergency unemployment insurance funds to replace lost wages"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? New Pandemic SNAP Authority Funding to Support Food Distribution Increased SNAP Benefit Levels Additional Flexibility in WIC"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 3, 2020
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Letter to Chairwoman Puchala, the Hon. Kyle Fortson, and the Hon. Gerald Fauth - Congressman Lowenthal, 35 Colleagues, Call On National Mediation Board To Help Low-Paid Airline Caterers In Labor Dispute
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Release: Rep. Khanna, Majority Whip Clyburn, Sen. Bennet, Reps. Price and Clarke Introduce Legislation to Provide Legal Assistance to Tenants Facing Eviction
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Stefanik Announces $1,411,475 in Housing Development Funding for Glens Falls and Watertown
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Jan. 31, 2020
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Progressive Lawmakers Introduce The People's Housing Platform
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Uplift Families in Need During National Poverty Awareness Month
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $167k In Federal Funding For Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing Foundation, Inc. In Monroe County
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "The Trump Administration is driving the vulnerable into hunger just as the Christmas season approaches. It is heartless. It is cruel. And it exposes a deep and shameful hypocrisy in @realDonaldTrump's administration."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, the Trump Administration announced a new rule that would potentially throw hundreds of thousands off food assistance, driving the vulnerable into hunger just as the Christmas season begins. This is cruel and exposes a deep and shameful hypocrisy in this administration."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Velázquez Proposes Free Transit for Vulnerable Populations
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Approximately half of the American people report that they cannot afford a sudden, unexpected $500 expense. The American dream is slipping away. That's why House Dems continue to fight hard #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Nov. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration: Abandon Proposal that Jeopardizes Access to School Meals for Nearly 1 Million Children
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| Oct. 18, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secetary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Gillibrand calls on Trump Administration to immediately release critical home heating funding for low-income seniors and families at highest level possible
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand here with everyone at #GlobalCitizen in Central Park who is working to fight global poverty. The United States we know and love helps kids and families around the world."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Letter to Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, James Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Mac Thornberry, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, and Jack Reed, Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member - Congressmen Don Young and Jimmy Panetta Lead Letter Urging Retention of Critical NDAA Anti-Hunger Provision for Military Families
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Sept. 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - All Committee Democrats to Secretary Perdue: Proposed Rule Strips Free School Meals from More Than 500,000 Low-Income Children
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Representatives Hill and Morelle support low-income students pursuing higher education
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| July 31, 2019
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Gillibrand, Bass Introduce Landmark Legislation to Make Bold Reforms to American Infrastructure Investment to Raise Wages and Labor Standards, Train a New Generation of Workers, Put Low-Income Communities First, and Help End Decades of Failed Federal Policies That Have Isolated Communities of Color
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 23, 2019
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Tweet - "This is outrageous, cruel, and galling. After giving trillions of dollars in tax cuts for the wealthiest few and big corporations, the Trump Administration is attempting to take nutrition assistance away from millions of Americans on the verge of hunger."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 21, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Eleven House Committee Chairs Blast Trump Administration's Plan to Redefine Poverty That Threatens Assistance for Low-Income Families & Communities
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| June 20, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces House Resolution to Address Impact of Climate Change on Marginalized Communities
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| June 14, 2019
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Stefanik Co-leads Go to High School, Go to College Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 11, 2019
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Stefanik and Kim Introduce Bill to Lower Military Spouse Unemployment
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 22, 2019
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Rep. Espaillat Joins Sen. Warren to Lead Bicameral Colleagues to Reintroduce Legislation to Provide Stable Housing for Survivors of Natural Disasters
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "Cruelty from @realDonaldTrump He wants to take away health care and prescription drug coverage from hundreds of thousands of lower income seniors, Americans with disabilities, and children. How? By changing the definition of poverty in America."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 16, 2019
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Tonko Weatherization Bill Advances to Full Committee
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| April 30, 2019
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $4 Million in Federal Head Start Funding For Steuben and Yates Counties
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 18, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Impact of Climate Change
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| March 28, 2019
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Letter to Secretary Sonny Perdue - Group of Senators Urges Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposed SNAP Rule
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Jan. 16, 2019
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Congresswoman Scanlon Appointed to Prestigious Judiciary Committee
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Upcoming SNAP Benefit Lapse
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| Oct. 12, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Release LIHEAP Aid
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 30, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member, the Hon. Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and the Hon. Collin Peterson - House Dems Oppose Restricting Access to SNAP
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| June 12, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations - Sanders and Sewell Call on Trump to Honor Treaty Obligations in Response to Scathing UN Report
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| June 5, 2018
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Letter to Tom Cole, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education - Increase Community Service Block Grant Funding
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| May 10, 2018
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Rep. Meeks Includes Economic Equity Bills in CBC Jobs and Justice Act
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Rep. Gregory Meeks
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| May 7, 2018
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Senator Markey, DPCC Co-Chair Jeffries, Congressman Lynch, Mayor Walsh Unveil Comprehensive Proposal to Invest $70 Billion in America's Public Housing
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| May 3, 2018
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Letter to Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Rebuke HUD Rent Hike for Low Income Households
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| May 3, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Ajit V. Pai, Federal Communications Commission Chairman - Velázquez Urges FCC to Preserve Lifeline Program
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| April 18, 2018
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Velázquez Seeks Free Transit for Low-Income NYers, Seniors
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Feb. 17, 2018
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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Holds Press Conference Promising to Fight to Provide Our Community with Important Resources
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Rep. Claudia Tenney
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| Nov. 15, 2017
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Letter to the Honorable Ajit Pai, Chairman of Federal Communications Commission - Lifeline Program
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Sept. 27, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Dr. Thomas E. Prices, M.D., Secretary of the HHS - Maximum Possible Funding for LIHEAP in the Coming Winter Season
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. R. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Request for Information, Overtime Protections for Working Families
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Thomas Price, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Heating Assistance Funding
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2017
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Letter to the Honorable Thomas Price, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Quick Distribution of Heating Assistance Funding
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 1, 2017
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Congresswoman Clarke Fights to Protect Resources for Public Housing
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| July 14, 2017
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $8 Million In Fed Funds For Hudson River HealthCare
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 27, 2017
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Swalwell, Hudson, Stefanik Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Online Job-Searching Services
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| June 13, 2017
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $375 Million in Fed Funding to Aid NY State Economic Development & Affordable Housing; Urge President to Reverse Course and Fully Fund Programs Next Year
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 23, 2017
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Trump Budget is Unconscionable Attack on Most Vulnerable
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| May 18, 2017
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $4.5M in Neightborworks Funding to Develop and Preserve Affordable Housing, Revitalize Neighborhoods, and Create Jobs Across NY
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 26, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Education - Support Access to Dual Enrollment for Low and Middle Income Students
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 6, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Cole, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Relation Agencies, and the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Bipartisan Support for Full Funding of Heating Assistance Program that Trump Budget Would Eliminate
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| April 4, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member, the Hon. Mario Diaz Balart and the Hon. David Price - Request to Fund Public Housing
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| April 4, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart and the Hon. Ranking Member David Price, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies - Rosen Applauds Federal Grant for Nevada H.A.N.D., Calls for Additional Funding for FY2018
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| April 3, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Mario Diaz-Balart, Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee and the Hon. David Price, Ranking Member - Funding Request for Community Development Block Grants
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| March 29, 2017
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce U.S. Dept. Of Labor Trade Adjustment Assistance for Climax Manufacturing Company Workers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 17, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Greg Walden - Hold Hearing on AHCA in Light of Startling CBO Report
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| March 1, 2017
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Letter to Mr. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Rep. Meeks and Colleagues Urge FCC Chairman to Reconsider Revoking Licenses under Lifeline Program
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Rep. Gregory Meeks
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| March 1, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Drop Republican Efforts to Gut Family Planning Centers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 15, 2017
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Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Colleagues Urge Trump to Boost Funding for Heating Assistance & Weatherization Programs
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2017
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Velázquez Advances Housing, Insurance Measures
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Jan. 18, 2017
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The Hill - Trump Must Keep CFPB Director RIchard Cordray
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Jan. 11, 2017
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Letter to Shaun Donovan, Director of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs - OMB Should Waste No Time Approving The Terms & Protect Middle Class Families
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 4, 2017
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Velázquez Introduces Tenant Protection Measure
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Dec. 22, 2016
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $60 Million in Federal Funds for 38 Upstate New York Counties Working to End Homelessness
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2016
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Bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico Releases Final Report
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2016
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $108 Million in Federal Funds for 193 New York City Organizations Working to End Homelessness
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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