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March 31, 2020 Following unanimous passage of stimulus, bringing +$115 billion to New York immediately, Schumer, Gillibrand announce NY communities will get an additional $2.4 billion in CDBG funding Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are holding up the Coronavirus relief package because of direct payments to displaced employees. They have never been for everyday Americans. And they never will be. House Dems will always stand up #ForThePeople. We. Will. Prevail." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 25, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On Passing Coronavirus Economic Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 80 House Members Urge Leadership to Include Water Shutoff Prohibition in COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We have a bipartisan agreement to address this public health and economic crisis It is not a moment of celebration but one of necessity We fought to send much-needed resources to fight coronavirus and to put people and workers first The agreement now reflects those priorities" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "There is no economy if the Coronavirus overwhelms, sickens and kills the American people. Why is that so complicated for the President to understand? #SocialDistancing" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rose Leads Bipartisan Push of 15 NY Reps. Pushing for Cost of Living Adjustments to Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Rep. Grace Meng, ...
March 22, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
March 20, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of the Representatives - Pocan, Cicilline Lead Letter to Protect Small Businesses in Next House COVID-19 Package Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Chairs DeFazio, Doggett to Corporations: Put Workers First in Economic Recovery Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Representatives Cohen, Watson Coleman and Garcia Insist Airline Bailout include Protections for Consumers, Labor, Small Business and the Environment Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Direct Cash Assistance to Help Americans Weather Economic Fallout of Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Any bailout of the economy must focus on everyday Americans. Not the wealthy, well-off and well-connected. They already received help in the form of the #GOPTaxScam. And it didn't trickle down. Put. Main Street. First." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Pressley, Colleagues Oppose Any Bailout of Oil and Gas Industry in Coronavirus Stimulus Package Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Make sure you see this: I'm proposing an immediate and initial infusion of at least $750 billion to wage war against coronavirus and the economic crisis it is now causing and get money directly into hands of American people." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: I'm proposing at least $750 billion to wage war against coronavirus and the economic crisis facing Americans:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 14, 2020 Sens. Coons and Tillis, Reps. Johnson, Collins, Nadler and Roby Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Modernizing U.S. Trademark System Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "With coronavirus, we need to put people first @SenateDems are proposing measures Congress can take up now to provide economic relief to working Americans --Protections from lost wages & job loss --Relief for small business & local economies --Food, housing, & education resources" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senate Democrats Call for Coronavirus Economic Response Focused on Helping Workers and Families Most Harmed Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: Here is the Senate Democrats' proposal for targeted new economic and community relief to help states with coronavirus outbreaks:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "3 new things in @SenateDems coronavirus economic proposal --6mo payment forbearance on federal mortgages & student loans --1st-ever direct small biz grants for lost business, paid sick leave, more --Child care, schools, higher ed receive federal funds to keep kids/facilities safe" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "On economic relief, our priority should be people and families--not corporate interests Targeted measures to give working families flexibility & support as we combat coronavirus NOT bailing out the oil & gas industry NOT de-regulating the banking industry NOT a corporate tax cut" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The best way to ensure economic security right now for the American people is for President Trump to focus on fighting the coronavirus." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration seems to believe that the answer to any problem is a tax cut. This is a HEALTH CARE crisis. It demands a HEALTH CARE solution. The best way to ensure economic security for the American people is to deal with the coronavirus itself." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration seems to believe that the answer to any problem is a tax cut. This is a HEALTH CARE crisis. It demands a HEALTH CARE solution. The best way to ensure economic security for the American people is to deal with the coronavirus itself." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce - On the heels of +$1.5 million in funding from Appalachian Regional Commission for Southern Tier Network in corning, Schumer calls for EDA to immediately award a matching $1.5 million in federal dollars to get critical broadband project started ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "The best way to ensure economic security for the American people right now is for President Trump to deal with the coronavirus itself. But rather than spend the weekend in Washington to get a grip on the crisis, President Trump was once again golfing at Mar-a-Lago." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "What was glaringly missing from President Trump's press conference was how he is actually going to combat the spread of the coronavirus and keep the American people safe. It seems President Trump is more focused on the stock market than addressing this pandemic." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "Getting a handle on the crisis and containing the spread of coronavirus is by far the best way to limit any negative effects on the economy. The Trump administration must prioritize the health and safety of American workers and families before corporate interests." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are dying from the #Coronavirus. The stock market is in free fall. Tornadoes have ravaged parts of the Southeast. And Donald Trump is back on vacation in Florida. Make America Great Again? What. A. Fraud." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "Finally! We need this data to fight income inequality. The Bureau of Economic Analysis took an important step today in publishing the data Sen. Heinrich and I have long requested so Americans can accurately see who the economy is really working for and who is getting left behind." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We are on the verge of a recession. Everyday Americans are hurting the most. #GOPTaxScam is top Republican priority. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest 1% in America. Time. To. Change. Direction." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "CoronaVirus is spiraling out of control. The stock market is in free fall. Trump Budget seeks deep cuts to "Centers for Disease Control. Lives are at risk. Get. Your. Act. Together. Donald." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "New data shows business investment declined for 3 straight quarters Pres. Trump promised the Trump-GOP tax bill would be economic "rocket fuel" Instead it's just funneled cash to the wealthiest few We won't stop saying this--It's Pres. Trump's #DailyLie" 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. 23, 2020 Tweet - "His #DailyLie: Pres. Trump wants to take credit for a growing economy. But the economy in Obama's last 36 months created 1.5 million more jobs than in Trump's first 36 months. Dems are fighting for higher wages & workers' rights! Workers still aren't getting their fair share." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Healthcare costs up. Housing costs up. Higher Education costs up. This economy is not working for everyday Americans. And that's why we're fighting #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's taking credit for a growing economy His #DailyLie The economy in Obama's last 35 months created over 1 million more jobs than in Trump's first 35 months Dems are fighting for higher wages and workers' rights Because workers still aren't getting their fair share" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to Melinda Gates, Founder of Pivotal Ventures - Congressman Joe Morelle Encourages Melinda Gates to Select Rochester for $50 Million Pivotal Ventures Investment Rep. Joe Morelle
Feb. 7, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation Supporting National Heritage Areas Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump tried to take credit for a growing economy. But the truth? The economy in Obama's last 35 months created over 1 million more jobs than were created in Trump's first 35 months. Democrats are fighting for Americans' jobs. Because America can do even better. #SOTU" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "14 million private sector jobs created. Unemployment rate dropped from 10 to 5% Stock Market skyrocketed. Deficit reduced by $1 trillion And more than 100 million ppl w/ pre-existing healthcare conditions protected for the first time That's the tremendous @BarackObama record" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Here's the reality on Pres. Trump's claim the economy's never been better The economy in Obama's last 35 months created over 1 million more jobs than were created in Trump's first 35 months Democrats are fighting every day for Americans' jobs Because America can do even better" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to Bill Byrne, Global Director of Aer Lingus - Schumer calls on Aer Lingus to consider Stewart International Airport for new flights, specifically to Ireland and Great Britain; senator says new routes from Stewart would help boost economic development, tourism economy in the Hudson Valley Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2020 Tonko Heritage Bill Advances with Bipartisan Vote Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Stefanik Statement on President Trump Signing USMCA into Law Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump claims the economy's never been better The reality: The economy in Obama's last 34 months created over 1 million more jobs than were created in Trump's first 34 months Democrats are fighting every day for Americans' jobs Because the truth is we can do even better!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Meeks and New York Delegation Announce Bill to Help Relieve Taxi Medallion Owners of Debt Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Stefanik Announces Significant Funding for Homeless Assistance Programs Across the North County Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "While GDP may reflect that the economy is growing, hardworking families are still struggling to make ends meet. These new metrics will help provide a clearer picture of who the economy is working for and who's getting left behind." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
March 31, 2020 Following unanimous passage of stimulus, bringing +$115 billion to New York immediately, Schumer, Gillibrand announce NY communities will get an additional $2.4 billion in CDBG funding Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are holding up the Coronavirus relief package because of direct payments to displaced employees. They have never been for everyday Americans. And they never will be. House Dems will always stand up #ForThePeople. We. Will. Prevail." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 25, 2020 Gillibrand Statement On Passing Coronavirus Economic Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - 80 House Members Urge Leadership to Include Water Shutoff Prohibition in COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "We have a bipartisan agreement to address this public health and economic crisis It is not a moment of celebration but one of necessity We fought to send much-needed resources to fight coronavirus and to put people and workers first The agreement now reflects those priorities" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "There is no economy if the Coronavirus overwhelms, sickens and kills the American people. Why is that so complicated for the President to understand? #SocialDistancing" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rose Leads Bipartisan Push of 15 NY Reps. Pushing for Cost of Living Adjustments to Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Rep.Grace Meng, ...
March 22, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
March 20, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of the Representatives - Pocan, Cicilline Lead Letter to Protect Small Businesses in Next House COVID-19 Package Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Chairs DeFazio, Doggett to Corporations: Put Workers First in Economic Recovery Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Representatives Cohen, Watson Coleman and Garcia Insist Airline Bailout include Protections for Consumers, Labor, Small Business and the Environment Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Direct Cash Assistance to Help Americans Weather Economic Fallout of Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 17, 2020 Tweet - "Any bailout of the economy must focus on everyday Americans. Not the wealthy, well-off and well-connected. They already received help in the form of the #GOPTaxScam. And it didn't trickle down. Put. Main Street. First." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Pressley, Colleagues Oppose Any Bailout of Oil and Gas Industry in Coronavirus Stimulus Package Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "Make sure you see this: I'm proposing an immediate and initial infusion of at least $750 billion to wage war against coronavirus and the economic crisis it is now causing and get money directly into hands of American people." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: I'm proposing at least $750 billion to wage war against coronavirus and the economic crisis facing Americans:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 14, 2020 Sens. Coons and Tillis, Reps. Johnson, Collins, Nadler and Roby Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Modernizing U.S. Trademark System Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "With coronavirus, we need to put people first @SenateDems are proposing measures Congress can take up now to provide economic relief to working Americans --Protections from lost wages & job loss --Relief for small business & local economies --Food, housing, & education resources" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senate Democrats Call for Coronavirus Economic Response Focused on Helping Workers and Families Most Harmed Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: Here is the Senate Democrats' proposal for targeted new economic and community relief to help states with coronavirus outbreaks:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "3 new things in @SenateDems coronavirus economic proposal --6mo payment forbearance on federal mortgages & student loans --1st-ever direct small biz grants for lost business, paid sick leave, more --Child care, schools, higher ed receive federal funds to keep kids/facilities safe" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "On economic relief, our priority should be people and families--not corporate interests Targeted measures to give working families flexibility & support as we combat coronavirus NOT bailing out the oil & gas industry NOT de-regulating the banking industry NOT a corporate tax cut" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The best way to ensure economic security right now for the American people is for President Trump to focus on fighting the coronavirus." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration seems to believe that the answer to any problem is a tax cut. This is a HEALTH CARE crisis. It demands a HEALTH CARE solution. The best way to ensure economic security for the American people is to deal with the coronavirus itself." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration seems to believe that the answer to any problem is a tax cut. This is a HEALTH CARE crisis. It demands a HEALTH CARE solution. The best way to ensure economic security for the American people is to deal with the coronavirus itself." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce - On the heels of +$1.5 million in funding from Appalachian Regional Commission for Southern Tier Network in corning, Schumer calls for EDA to immediately award a matching $1.5 million in federal dollars to get critical broadband project started ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "The best way to ensure economic security for the American people right now is for President Trump to deal with the coronavirus itself. But rather than spend the weekend in Washington to get a grip on the crisis, President Trump was once again golfing at Mar-a-Lago." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "What was glaringly missing from President Trump's press conference was how he is actually going to combat the spread of the coronavirus and keep the American people safe. It seems President Trump is more focused on the stock market than addressing this pandemic." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "Getting a handle on the crisis and containing the spread of coronavirus is by far the best way to limit any negative effects on the economy. The Trump administration must prioritize the health and safety of American workers and families before corporate interests." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are dying from the #Coronavirus. The stock market is in free fall. Tornadoes have ravaged parts of the Southeast. And Donald Trump is back on vacation in Florida. Make America Great Again? What. A. Fraud." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "Finally! We need this data to fight income inequality. The Bureau of Economic Analysis took an important step today in publishing the data Sen. Heinrich and I have long requested so Americans can accurately see who the economy is really working for and who is getting left behind." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We are on the verge of a recession. Everyday Americans are hurting the most. #GOPTaxScam is top Republican priority. 83% of the benefits went to the wealthiest 1% in America. Time. To. Change. Direction." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "CoronaVirus is spiraling out of control. The stock market is in free fall. Trump Budget seeks deep cuts to "Centers for Disease Control. Lives are at risk. Get. Your. Act. Together. Donald." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "New data shows business investment declined for 3 straight quarters Pres. Trump promised the Trump-GOP tax bill would be economic "rocket fuel" Instead it's just funneled cash to the wealthiest few We won't stop saying this--It's Pres. Trump's #DailyLie" 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. 23, 2020 Tweet - "His #DailyLie: Pres. Trump wants to take credit for a growing economy. But the economy in Obama's last 36 months created 1.5 million more jobs than in Trump's first 36 months. Dems are fighting for higher wages & workers' rights! Workers still aren't getting their fair share." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Healthcare costs up. Housing costs up. Higher Education costs up. This economy is not working for everyday Americans. And that's why we're fighting #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's taking credit for a growing economy His #DailyLie The economy in Obama's last 35 months created over 1 million more jobs than in Trump's first 35 months Dems are fighting for higher wages and workers' rights Because workers still aren't getting their fair share" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to Melinda Gates, Founder of Pivotal Ventures - Congressman Joe Morelle Encourages Melinda Gates to Select Rochester for $50 Million Pivotal Ventures Investment Rep.Joe Morelle
Feb. 7, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation Supporting National Heritage Areas Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump tried to take credit for a growing economy. But the truth? The economy in Obama's last 35 months created over 1 million more jobs than were created in Trump's first 35 months. Democrats are fighting for Americans' jobs. Because America can do even better. #SOTU" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "14 million private sector jobs created. Unemployment rate dropped from 10 to 5% Stock Market skyrocketed. Deficit reduced by $1 trillion And more than 100 million ppl w/ pre-existing healthcare conditions protected for the first time That's the tremendous @BarackObama record" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Here's the reality on Pres. Trump's claim the economy's never been better The economy in Obama's last 35 months created over 1 million more jobs than were created in Trump's first 35 months Democrats are fighting every day for Americans' jobs Because America can do even better" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to Bill Byrne, Global Director of Aer Lingus - Schumer calls on Aer Lingus to consider Stewart International Airport for new flights, specifically to Ireland and Great Britain; senator says new routes from Stewart would help boost economic development, tourism economy in the Hudson Valley Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2020 Tonko Heritage Bill Advances with Bipartisan Vote Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Stefanik Statement on President Trump Signing USMCA into Law Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump claims the economy's never been better The reality: The economy in Obama's last 34 months created over 1 million more jobs than were created in Trump's first 34 months Democrats are fighting every day for Americans' jobs Because the truth is we can do even better!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Meeks and New York Delegation Announce Bill to Help Relieve Taxi Medallion Owners of Debt Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Stefanik Announces Significant Funding for Homeless Assistance Programs Across the North County Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 20, 2019 Tweet - "While GDP may reflect that the economy is growing, hardworking families are still struggling to make ends meet. These new metrics will help provide a clearer picture of who the economy is working for and who's getting left behind." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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