| Feb. 4, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Scanlon, Kennedy and Speier Lead Call for Pentagon to Not Implement Ban on Transgender Military Service
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Feb. 4, 2019
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Letter to Patrick Shanahan, Secretary of Defense - Rep. Morelle signs on to a letter urging Acting Secretary Shanahan to not uphold the transgender military ban
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Jan. 30, 2019
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Congressman Joe Morelle Sponsors Legislation Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Jan. 30, 2019
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Tweet - "Fred Korematsu defied unjust internment for Japanese Americans in WWII. After arrest, he fought to the Supreme Court. When Korematsu v US upheld the arrest, that terrible decision didn't stop him fighting for truth & justice for all. Today he would have been 100. Godspeed Fred"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 28, 2019
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Rubio, Gillibrand Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Enhancing State Dept Role in Combating Anti-Semitism
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Jan. 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and Mr. Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General - Menendez, Booker Demand Answers After Trump Admin Ends Civil Rights Guidance for School Discipline
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2019
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement Following SCOTUS Decision to Allow Trumo Transgender Troop Ban to Take Effect
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Jan. 23, 2019
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Congresswoman Scanlon Elected as Vice Chair of House Judiciary Committee
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Jan. 22, 2019
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat Recognizes Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King JR.
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Jan. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, we all remember what Dr. King went through, the immense obstacles he overcame. He never lost his faith, his conviction to make America a better place. By ceaselessly fighting against the worst impulses in our country, he inspired the better angels of our nature. #MLKDay"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "More than five decades after Dr. King stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and declared "I have a dream," we are still struggling to overcome injustice and truly make his dream a reality. It's our great unfinished business. #MLKDay"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "The #TrumpShutdown, which hurts the well-being of 800,000 federal workers, has disproportionately harmed African Americans. The best way for @realDonaldTrump to honor Dr. King's legacy would be to open the government. #MLKDay"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 19, 2019
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Congressman Joe Morelle Joins Thousands to Renew Fight for Women's Rights
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Jan. 17, 2019
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Rep. Madeleine Dean Joins House Judiciary Committee -- Will Oversee Federal Courts, Legal Matters
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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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. 15, 2019
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement Following 2020 Census Decision
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Jan. 15, 2019
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Sensenbrenner Reintroduces the Disability Integration Act
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Jan. 15, 2019
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Rejecting White Nationalism and White Supremacy
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Jan. 10, 2019
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Tweet - " I was proud to stand with the @HispanicCaucus at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute @CHCI swearing-in ceremony. With the historic diversity in this new Congress, we're working to ensure there's also a diverse group of interns, fellows, and staffers working for Congress."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 9, 2019
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Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Engel to Pompeo: Condemn Bolsonaro's Assault on Human Rights
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2019
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Members of Congress: Systemic Failures Also Contributed to Felipe Gomez Alonzo's Death
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2019
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Chairman Joaquin Castro Welcomes Newest Members to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Jan. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "In 2019, the Trump administration is trying to undo the progress of the Civil Rights Act of 1964????? If true, I will do everything in my power to stop this, including introducing a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn it."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 12, 2018
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Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Applaud Passage of Bill to Sanction Hizballah & Hamas for Use of Human Shields
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2018
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Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, Chairman and CEO of Amazon - Meeks Urges Amazon to Commit to Diversity & Inclusion Pact for NY HQ
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Rep. Gregory Meeks
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| Nov. 30, 2018
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Selects Leadership Team for the 116th Congress, Rep. Joaquin Castro Elected as Chairman
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Nov. 29, 2018
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Tweet - "Thomas Farr chose to represent a company that refused to rent cars to African Americans? With each new revelation, it's more and more clear: If you want to disenfranchise or discriminate against African Americans, Thomas Farr is always there to help."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 29, 2018
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Tweet - "Senator Tim Scott has done a courageous thing, and he's done the right thing. Thomas Farr has been involved in the sordid practice of voter suppression for decades and never should have been nominated, let alone confirmed to the bench. Thankfully, he won't be."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 28, 2018
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Tweet - "Left, right, or center, everyone should be disturbed that Thomas Farr has been involved--often directly--in repeated attempts to disenfranchise African-American voters."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 27, 2018
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Tweet - "Thomas Farr worked hand-in-hand with North Carolina's Republicans in their efforts to undermine voting rights generally and deny African-Americans access to the ballot. He must not be confirmed as a federal judge in North Carolina."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 27, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General, the Hon. Christoper Wray, FBI Director, and the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Hate Crimes, White Supremacy & Surveillance of Minority Groups
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Nov. 27, 2018
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Thomas Farr Nomination
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 19, 2018
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Tweet - "Hard to believe Senate Republicans are trying again to vote on the nomination of Thomas Farr as a federal judge in NC. Farr's represented the NC legislature in not 1, not 2, but 3 challenges to the state's 2011 congressional and legislative redistricting. Here's how that went:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 16, 2018
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Tweet - "The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Farr's arguments finding instead that North Carolina's laws work to "target African Americans with almost surgical precision" and "impose cures for problems that did not exist.""
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 16, 2018
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Tweet - "RED ALERT: I'm announcing my strong opposition to Thomas Farr as a federal judge in North Carolina. @SenateGOP has set up a vote on his nomination after Thanksgiving. Farr is a serious threat to voting rights. Americans need to tell Senate Republicans to block this nomination."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 15, 2018
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Tweet - "50 years ago, Shirley Chisholm--a fellow Brooklynite--became the first African-American woman elected to Congress. I'm proud to introduce a Senate resolution, along with @RepYvetteClarke and @RepBarbaraLee in the House, to honor her achievements and her legacy of public service."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 14, 2018
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Smith Introduces Legislation Condemning Abuses Against Uyghurs in China, Calling for Accountability
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Nov. 2, 2018
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Letter to Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats to Secretary Azar: End Efforts to Redefine Sex to Exclude Transgender Persons
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 30, 2018
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Ranking Member Nadler Statement Ahead of President Trump's Executive Order Violating 14th Amendment
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Oct. 29, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the Hon. Edward Royce, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee - Top Judiciary Dems Demand Emergency Hearings on Hate Crimes & Domestic Terrorism
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Oct. 29, 2018
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat Calls for Unity Following Week of Domestic Violence and Hate
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Oct. 26, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Khanna Urges Secretary Pompeo to Uphold Democratic Values in Brazil
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2018
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NYC Reps and CMs Call for CFPB Anti-Discrimination Official's Dismissal
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2018
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Tweet - "I am so proud of our #LGBTQ family, friends, and neighbors across the country sharing their stories to celebrate #NationalComingOutDay. So many have fought so hard for so long to be able to say #LoveIsLove across America. We will keep fighting to protect these hard won rights."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 9, 2018
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Raise Jamal Khashoggi's Disappearance with the Governments of Saudi Arabia and Turkey
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Oct. 3, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Explain Vetting Process of Political Appointees after Racist and Sexist Blog Post Surfaces
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Velázquez Measure to Diversify Patent Holders Clears House
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Velázquez on Hispanic Heritage Month
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat Tackles Congressional Staff Diversity
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Sept. 7, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Gillibrand, McCaskill Call On Betsy Devos And Trump Administration To Delay Releasing Any New Title IX Rule Until Meeting With Sexual Assault Survivors
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 31, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State - Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Vicente Gonzalez Call Foul on Passport Denials and Revocations for U.S. Citizens of Hispanic Descent
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2018
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Marks Women's Equality Day
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Aug. 15, 2018
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Meng Introduces Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Lower the Voting Age in America to 16 Years Old
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Aug. 12, 2018
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Tweet - "Today marks 1 yr since the tragic white supremacist rally in #Charlottesville, when Heather Heyer was killed. As her mother has shared, her legacy is a call to action. Last yr remains a profound reminder: we must remain vigilant & united in our efforts to defeat bigotry & hatred."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 8, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General - Top Judiciary and Education and the Workforce Dems Demand Briefing on New DOJ Religious Liberty Task Force
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2018
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Letter to Attorney General Sessions and Secretary DeVos - Condemn Trump Administration For Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity In Education
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn Trump Administration for Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity in Education
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2018
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Tweet - "53 years after the passage of the #VotingRightsAct, our rights are under attack. In 2013, #SCOTUS decided 5-4 to strip critical protections of Section 5 of the VRA. With the Kavanuagh nomination, even more Americans could be at risk of being disenfranchised. #WhatsAtStake"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 6, 2018
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Letter to Andrei Iancu, Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office - Take Steps to Diversify Patent Holders
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 31, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, US Comptroller General, Government Accountability Office - Study Commercial and Government Use of Facial Recognition
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 30, 2018
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Nomination of Britt Grant
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 26, 2018
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Ranking Member Nadler Introduces Democracy Restoration Act of 2018 to Restore Voting Rights of Ex-Offenders
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 25, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Drop Harmful Plan Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 23, 2018
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Tweet - "The city that never sleeps demands a free press that does not blink and the @NYDailyNews and its prized news staff has always fulfilled this critical mission and impossible feat with everything they've got. Don't stop now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 12, 2018
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Hate Crimes Increase
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| July 12, 2018
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Letter to Health Insurance Company CEO's - Lawmakers Press Major Health Insurers To Ramp Up Their Efforts To Reduce Racial Disparities In Maternal & Infant Health Outcomes
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 9, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy, Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee - Request Hearing on Federal Workforce Diversity
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| July 5, 2018
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Tweet - "Judge Kethledge has a history of opposing women's reproductive freedom. Anti-choice activists have praised his work as Judiciary Committee counsel for Senator Spencer Abraham (R-MI) when Sen. Abraham was pushing for a federal abortion ban."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 3, 2018
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Ranking Members Scott, Nadler Respond to Trump Administration Rescinding Obama-Era Guidance Promoting Campus Diversity
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| June 28, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Explain Contradictory Stories about Addition of Citizenship Question to the 2020 Census
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| June 21, 2018
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Rep. Meeks Statement on US Withdrawal from UNHRC
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Rep. Gregory Meeks
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| June 18, 2018
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Senators Gillibrand And Wicker Announce Passage Of Bipartisan Resolution Designating "Juneteenth Independence Day"
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 13, 2018
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Letter to David Leach, CEO of Greyhound Lines Inc. - Resist CBP Immigration Raids on Buses
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| June 11, 2018
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Tweet - "The ongoing push to disenfranchise American voters, led by the Trump administration and its allies at the state and local level, received a big boost from the #SCOTUS today. This is why elections matter."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 11, 2018
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Tweet - "In today's decision, the #SCOTUS seemingly ignores the rights of the eligible voters who will be denied the right to vote in future elections simply because they chose not to vote in the past."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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