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Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Today's distressing jobs report underscores the urgent need for Congress to act quickly to deliver big and bold emergency COVID-19 relief to overcome the most serious economic and public health challenge our country has faced in the last century." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Secretary Yellen warned that our country would be mired in the COVID crisis for years if Congress fails to dedicate the necessary resources to help the American people We will not repeat the mistakes of the past. We will act boldly, and we will do it fast." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "The needs in our country are great. It's time to meet the challenges of the moment with boldness, courage, and urgency. That's why @SpeakerPelosi and I filed a joint budget resolution totaling $1.9 trillion--so Congress can pass a COVID relief bill quickly and decisively." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "This is a once-in-a-century health and economic crisis Only big, bold action is called for We cannot accept a package that is too small to pull our country out of this emergency. We cannot repeat the mistakes of 2009. This Senate will deliver more help to Americans and fast" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan would significantly expand earned income and child tax credits, close the gaps for the lowest income households, and cut child poverty in half. From @RepRitchie and me in @DataProgress:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Black and Latino households have been disproportionately affected by the health and economic crisis The American Rescue Plan could greatly reduce the poverty rate for Black and Latino children @RepRitchie and I explain in @DataProgress:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - ""The smartest thing we can do is act big." --Janet Yellen We are in the midst of a once-in-a-century crisis. Only big, bold action is called for. This Senate will deliver more help to the American people and fast." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2021 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "It's #RestaurantWeek To Go in New York. Everyone can celebrate safely by supporting your favorite local restaurants with takeout. And here in the Senate: I won't stop working until we pass the RESTAURANTS Act into law to provide the relief that is critically needed." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "The dangers of undershooting our COVID response are far greater than overshooting it It's one of the most important lessons we learned from 2008 and 2009--when Congress was too timid in its response to the financial crisis This Senate will deliver more help to Americans and fast" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "We are still in the midst of a once-in-a-century crisis. More than 420,000 Americans have died from COVID. More than 16 million Americans are receiving unemployment assistance. We must press forward on more COVID relief, and that's exactly what this Senate will do." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "We will work to pass the THRIVE Agenda to fight climate change, create millions of jobs in renewable energy, and invest in Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities. #TimeToTHRIVE" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2021 Meng Statement on Biden Actions to Combat Food Insecurity Rep. Grace Meng
Jan. 22, 2021 Velázquez Introduces Legislation to Make Federal Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Tax-Free Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Our plan will allow us to do President Biden's nominations, COVID relief, and the impeachment trial of Donald Trump. As we said, we can get all three done, and we will." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2021 Tweet - "We have three important things to do at once: The second impeachment trial of President Trump. Confirm key national security, health, and cabinet officials for President-elect Biden. Pass more relief for Americans in the COVID health and economic crisis. We must do all three." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden-Harris plan would deliver over $50B to New York It'll help families, small businesses, vaccine distribution, state and local services, and more We must get a plan with this framework passed and expand it to provide direct relief to help restaurants, transit, and more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2021 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Biden-Harris Administration's Emergency Relief Package Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 14, 2021 Tweet - "We face extraordinary crises which demand big, bold, immediate action The Biden-Harris team's emergency relief framework is the right approach We will get right to work turning their vision into legislation that will pass both chambers and become law From @SpeakerPelosi & me:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 13, 2021 Pressley, DeLauro, Gillibrand, and Murray Call On Biden Administration and Congressional Leadership To Extend and Expand Emergency Paid Leave Provisions Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 11, 2021 Meng Announces Reopening of $284 Billion Paycheck Protection Program to Help Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Rep. Grace Meng
Jan. 8, 2021 Letter to Commissioner Jonnel Doris of the New York City Department of Small Business Services - Velázquez Addresses Chinatown Exclusions from Storefront Loan Program Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 6, 2021 Velázquez Seeks Funding for Critical Public Housing Repairs Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 1, 2021 Tweet - "I just took to the floor again to demand a vote on $2000 survival checks. Sen. Thune (R-SD) objected. @SenSanders again demanded a vote on $2000 checks--and then on Sen. McConnell's own bill. Sen. Cornyn objected (R-TX) for Sen. Toomey (R-PA). Democrats will not stop fighting." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2020 Meng Helps Make Housing Co-ops Eligible for Coronavirus Relief Funds Rep. Grace Meng
Date Title Politician
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Today's distressing jobs report underscores the urgent need for Congress to act quickly to deliver big and bold emergency COVID-19 relief to overcome the most serious economic and public health challenge our country has faced in the last century." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Secretary Yellen warned that our country would be mired in the COVID crisis for years if Congress fails to dedicate the necessary resources to help the American people We will not repeat the mistakes of the past. We will act boldly, and we will do it fast." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "The needs in our country are great. It's time to meet the challenges of the moment with boldness, courage, and urgency. That's why @SpeakerPelosi and I filed a joint budget resolution totaling $1.9 trillion--so Congress can pass a COVID relief bill quickly and decisively." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "This is a once-in-a-century health and economic crisis Only big, bold action is called for We cannot accept a package that is too small to pull our country out of this emergency. We cannot repeat the mistakes of 2009. This Senate will deliver more help to Americans and fast" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan would significantly expand earned income and child tax credits, close the gaps for the lowest income households, and cut child poverty in half. From @RepRitchie and me in @DataProgress:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Black and Latino households have been disproportionately affected by the health and economic crisis The American Rescue Plan could greatly reduce the poverty rate for Black and Latino children @RepRitchie and I explain in @DataProgress:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - ""The smartest thing we can do is act big." --Janet Yellen We are in the midst of a once-in-a-century crisis. Only big, bold action is called for. This Senate will deliver more help to the American people and fast." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2021 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "It's #RestaurantWeek To Go in New York. Everyone can celebrate safely by supporting your favorite local restaurants with takeout. And here in the Senate: I won't stop working until we pass the RESTAURANTS Act into law to provide the relief that is critically needed." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "The dangers of undershooting our COVID response are far greater than overshooting it It's one of the most important lessons we learned from 2008 and 2009--when Congress was too timid in its response to the financial crisis This Senate will deliver more help to Americans and fast" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "We are still in the midst of a once-in-a-century crisis. More than 420,000 Americans have died from COVID. More than 16 million Americans are receiving unemployment assistance. We must press forward on more COVID relief, and that's exactly what this Senate will do." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "We will work to pass the THRIVE Agenda to fight climate change, create millions of jobs in renewable energy, and invest in Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities. #TimeToTHRIVE" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2021 Meng Statement on Biden Actions to Combat Food Insecurity Rep.Grace Meng
Jan. 22, 2021 Velázquez Introduces Legislation to Make Federal Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Tax-Free Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Our plan will allow us to do President Biden's nominations, COVID relief, and the impeachment trial of Donald Trump. As we said, we can get all three done, and we will." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2021 Tweet - "We have three important things to do at once: The second impeachment trial of President Trump. Confirm key national security, health, and cabinet officials for President-elect Biden. Pass more relief for Americans in the COVID health and economic crisis. We must do all three." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden-Harris plan would deliver over $50B to New York It'll help families, small businesses, vaccine distribution, state and local services, and more We must get a plan with this framework passed and expand it to provide direct relief to help restaurants, transit, and more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 14, 2021 Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Biden-Harris Administration's Emergency Relief Package Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 14, 2021 Tweet - "We face extraordinary crises which demand big, bold, immediate action The Biden-Harris team's emergency relief framework is the right approach We will get right to work turning their vision into legislation that will pass both chambers and become law From @SpeakerPelosi & me:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 13, 2021 Pressley, DeLauro, Gillibrand, and Murray Call On Biden Administration and Congressional Leadership To Extend and Expand Emergency Paid Leave Provisions Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 11, 2021 Meng Announces Reopening of $284 Billion Paycheck Protection Program to Help Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Rep.Grace Meng
Jan. 8, 2021 Letter to Commissioner Jonnel Doris of the New York City Department of Small Business Services - Velázquez Addresses Chinatown Exclusions from Storefront Loan Program Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 6, 2021 Velázquez Seeks Funding for Critical Public Housing Repairs Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 1, 2021 Tweet - "I just took to the floor again to demand a vote on $2000 survival checks. Sen. Thune (R-SD) objected. @SenSanders again demanded a vote on $2000 checks--and then on Sen. McConnell's own bill. Sen. Cornyn objected (R-TX) for Sen. Toomey (R-PA). Democrats will not stop fighting." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 30, 2020 Meng Helps Make Housing Co-ops Eligible for Coronavirus Relief Funds Rep.Grace Meng
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