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June 25, 2019
Lawmakers Seek to End Predatory Small Business Loans
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 19, 2019
Chairman Nadler Statement for the Subcommittee Hearing on H.R. 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler
June 19, 2019
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 14, 2019
Van Hollen Cosponsors Reparations Bill
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 7, 2019
Chairwoman Velázquez on Lackluster May Jobs Report
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 7, 2019
Gillibrand, Merkley, Baldwin Introduce Bill to "Level the Playing Field" for American Workers in Global Trade Agreements
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 23, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Votes to Help Americans Save for Retirement
Rep. Joe Morelle
May 23, 2019
Menendez Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Force Corporations to Disclose Political Spending to Influence Elections
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 23, 2019
Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019
Rep. Tom Suozzi
May 17, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation that Protects Workers from Forced Arbitration
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 8, 2019
Gillibrand Medium Piece - "We're Closer Than Ever To Creating A National Paid Leave Program. But We Need To Do It Right."
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
May 6, 2019
Senator Gillibrand And Congressman Garcia Announce New Legislation To Protect Consumers Against Discrimination In Credit Lending
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
May 3, 2019
Letter to Elaine Chao, Secretary of US Department of Transportation - Maloney, Sires, Espaillat, Payne, Delgado, Malinowski Urge Trump Admin to Move Forward with Gateway Share
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 29, 2019
Chairwoman Velázquez on Decline in Small Business Optimism
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
April 26, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, EPA Administrator - Senators to EPA: Change Course and Extend Methylene Chloride Protections to Workers
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 22, 2019
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $26 Million In Federal Funding To Aid Long Island Economic Development And Smart Growth
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 5, 2019
Schumer, Gillibrand Lead Push in Senate to Secure Millions in Federal Funding For RIT-Led Remade Manufacturing Institute to Support High-Tech Jobs and Clean Energy Innovation in Rochester
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 5, 2019
Chairwoman Velázquez on March Jobs Report
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
April 2, 2019
Letter to Lamar Alexander, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Appropriations, Dianne Feinstein, Ranking Member, Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Subcommittee on Appropriations, and Mike Simpson, Ranking Member - Kuster, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for Northern Border Regional Commission Funding in Energy & Water Appropriations Bill
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
March 30, 2019
Tweet - "Income inequality in America has increased dramatically over the last 40 years. The economy is growing, but we have to know if it's reaching middle class, working class, and struggling families. That's why we're taking action:"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
March 27, 2019
Chairman Nadler Statement for the Subcommittee Hearing on "Lost Einsteins: Lack of Diversity in Patent Inventorship and the Impact on America's Innovation Economy"
Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 12, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2019
Tweet - "Dear @WSJ Editorial Board: Looks like you agree the Trump tax law fueled stock buybacks--not the $4,000 raises you touted. Buybacks hit record levels after the tax law. Why isn't rewarding workers for their productivity a "better idea for investment"?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2019
Chairwoman Velázquez on Jobs Report
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 5, 2019
Sen. Schatz, Rep. DeRFazio Introduce New Legislation to Tax Wall Street, Address Economic Inequality
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Chairwoman Velázquez on GDP Report
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 22, 2019
Congressman Suozzi, Long Island County Executives Announce Formation of Long Island Apprenticeship & Workforce Development Task Force
Rep. Tom Suozzi
Feb. 14, 2019
Congressman Suozzi's Statement on Amazon Pulling out Of Planned Ny Headquarters
Rep. Tom Suozzi
Feb. 7, 2019
Harris and Wyden Lead Colleagues in Reintroduction of Legislation to Improve Resettlement Process for Unaccompanied Children, Protect Sponsors
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Our economy suffered an $11 billion loss in the shutdown. Individual costs are harder to see. Who knows how many fed workers missed a doctor's appointment, fell behind on payments. And @realDonaldTrump still must explain how he'll pay fed contractors."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2019
Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump 's shutdown caused serious damage to our economy. If he didn't appreciate the error of his ways after seeing federal workers suffering from his needless shutdown, maybe this economic damage he inflicted will set him straight. No more Trump Shutdowns."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 22, 2019
Rep. Adriano Espaillat and 180 Democrats Unveil the Raise the Wage Act of 2019
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 16, 2019
Congressman Morelle Co-Sponsors Raise the Wage Act of 2019, Supports Workers Nationwide
Rep. Joe Morelle
Nov. 15, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers Challenge Trump's Call to Cut Federal Aid to Puerto Rico
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Oct. 1, 2018
Letter to The Honorable Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Byrne Leads Bipartisan Letter Asking Acosta to Act on Joint Employer
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Stefanik Supports Legislation to Help North Country Families Save, Spur Innovation
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Sept. 26, 2018
Congresswoman Tenney Votes for FAA Reauthorization Act, Now Headed to President's Desk
Rep. Claudia Tenney
Sept. 10, 2018
As Rural Communities Throughout New York State Face Declines In Businesses And Jobs, Gillibrand Pushes Inclusion Of Bipartisan Provision In Final Farm Bill That Invests In New Rural Businesses And Creates Rural Jobs
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 6, 2018
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, and Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Harris, Feinstein, Murray Lead Senate Democrats in Letter to Protect Safety Laws for Truck Drivers
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 31, 2018
Tweet - ""Knowledge is objectively better than ignorance. And in modern America, knowing who actually benefits from economic growth is really, truly important." Read @paulkrugman on my bill w @MartinHeinrich to inform us on how to better address income inequality"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2018
Letter to Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President, and CEO of the Boeing Company - Senators Urge Boeing to Respect Workers' Rights to Unionize, Begin Collective Bargaining
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 29, 2018
Tweet - "No amount of @realDonaldTrump tweets can change fact that real wages are declining; while cost of living-- esp gas prices & health care costs, thanks in large part to GOP & Trump Admin--are continuing to climb, & families are struggling to choose which basic necessities to pay for."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Proud to announce new legislation today with @MartinHeinrich to provide America's working families with information that accurately reflects how economic growth is being felt by all Americans, not just those at the top, alongside quarterly GDP numbers."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2018
Tweet - "When we hear that GDP is rising and the economy is booming, there's an assumption that all Americans are reaping the benefits equally. The reality is that real wages for middle-class workers remain flat and income inequality continues to worsen."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018
Bipartisan Members of Congress Announce "Startup Week Across America"
Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 20, 2018
Bipartisan Members of Congress Announce "Startup Week Across America"
Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 10, 2018
Tweet - "Avg hourly earnings are down; consumer prices are up. What does that mean? Too many American families are paying more for everyday expenses while taking home less. Further proof #GOPTaxScam was for the rich, not the middle class & those trying to get there"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 8, 2018
Stefanik Applauds Jefferson County EDA Grant
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Aug. 3, 2018
Tweet - "If @realDonaldTrump and Republicans in Congress really wanted to boost wages and create more good-paying jobs, they should have invested in education--especially paying America's teachers the salaries they deserve."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date
Title
Politician
June 25, 2019
Lawmakers Seek to End Predatory Small Business Loans
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 19, 2019
Chairman Nadler Statement for the Subcommittee Hearing on H.R. 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler
June 19, 2019
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 14, 2019
Van Hollen Cosponsors Reparations Bill
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 7, 2019
Chairwoman Velázquez on Lackluster May Jobs Report
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 7, 2019
Gillibrand, Merkley, Baldwin Introduce Bill to "Level the Playing Field" for American Workers in Global Trade Agreements
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 23, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Votes to Help Americans Save for Retirement
Rep.Joe Morelle
May 23, 2019
Menendez Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Force Corporations to Disclose Political Spending to Influence Elections
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 23, 2019
Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019
Rep.Tom Suozzi
May 17, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation that Protects Workers from Forced Arbitration
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 8, 2019
Gillibrand Medium Piece - "We're Closer Than Ever To Creating A National Paid Leave Program. But We Need To Do It Right."
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
May 6, 2019
Senator Gillibrand And Congressman Garcia Announce New Legislation To Protect Consumers Against Discrimination In Credit Lending
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
May 3, 2019
Letter to Elaine Chao, Secretary of US Department of Transportation - Maloney, Sires, Espaillat, Payne, Delgado, Malinowski Urge Trump Admin to Move Forward with Gateway Share
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
April 29, 2019
Chairwoman Velázquez on Decline in Small Business Optimism
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
April 26, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, EPA Administrator - Senators to EPA: Change Course and Extend Methylene Chloride Protections to Workers
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 22, 2019
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $26 Million In Federal Funding To Aid Long Island Economic Development And Smart Growth
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 5, 2019
Schumer, Gillibrand Lead Push in Senate to Secure Millions in Federal Funding For RIT-Led Remade Manufacturing Institute to Support High-Tech Jobs and Clean Energy Innovation in Rochester
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 5, 2019
Chairwoman Velázquez on March Jobs Report
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
April 2, 2019
Letter to Lamar Alexander, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Appropriations, Dianne Feinstein, Ranking Member, Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Subcommittee on Appropriations, and Mike Simpson, Ranking Member - Kuster, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for Northern Border Regional Commission Funding in Energy & Water Appropriations Bill
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
March 30, 2019
Tweet - "Income inequality in America has increased dramatically over the last 40 years. The economy is growing, but we have to know if it's reaching middle class, working class, and struggling families. That's why we're taking action:"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
March 27, 2019
Chairman Nadler Statement for the Subcommittee Hearing on "Lost Einsteins: Lack of Diversity in Patent Inventorship and the Impact on America's Innovation Economy"
Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 12, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 11, 2019
Tweet - "Dear @WSJ Editorial Board: Looks like you agree the Trump tax law fueled stock buybacks--not the $4,000 raises you touted. Buybacks hit record levels after the tax law. Why isn't rewarding workers for their productivity a "better idea for investment"?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 8, 2019
Chairwoman Velázquez on Jobs Report
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 5, 2019
Sen. Schatz, Rep. DeRFazio Introduce New Legislation to Tax Wall Street, Address Economic Inequality
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Chairwoman Velázquez on GDP Report
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 22, 2019
Congressman Suozzi, Long Island County Executives Announce Formation of Long Island Apprenticeship & Workforce Development Task Force
Rep.Tom Suozzi
Feb. 14, 2019
Congressman Suozzi's Statement on Amazon Pulling out Of Planned Ny Headquarters
Rep.Tom Suozzi
Feb. 7, 2019
Harris and Wyden Lead Colleagues in Reintroduction of Legislation to Improve Resettlement Process for Unaccompanied Children, Protect Sponsors
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Our economy suffered an $11 billion loss in the shutdown. Individual costs are harder to see. Who knows how many fed workers missed a doctor's appointment, fell behind on payments. And @realDonaldTrump still must explain how he'll pay fed contractors."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 28, 2019
Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump 's shutdown caused serious damage to our economy. If he didn't appreciate the error of his ways after seeing federal workers suffering from his needless shutdown, maybe this economic damage he inflicted will set him straight. No more Trump Shutdowns."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 22, 2019
Rep. Adriano Espaillat and 180 Democrats Unveil the Raise the Wage Act of 2019
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 16, 2019
Congressman Morelle Co-Sponsors Raise the Wage Act of 2019, Supports Workers Nationwide
Rep.Joe Morelle
Nov. 15, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers Challenge Trump's Call to Cut Federal Aid to Puerto Rico
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Oct. 1, 2018
Letter to The Honorable Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Byrne Leads Bipartisan Letter Asking Acosta to Act on Joint Employer
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Stefanik Supports Legislation to Help North Country Families Save, Spur Innovation
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Sept. 26, 2018
Congresswoman Tenney Votes for FAA Reauthorization Act, Now Headed to President's Desk
Rep.Claudia Tenney
Sept. 10, 2018
As Rural Communities Throughout New York State Face Declines In Businesses And Jobs, Gillibrand Pushes Inclusion Of Bipartisan Provision In Final Farm Bill That Invests In New Rural Businesses And Creates Rural Jobs
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 6, 2018
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, and Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Harris, Feinstein, Murray Lead Senate Democrats in Letter to Protect Safety Laws for Truck Drivers
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 31, 2018
Tweet - ""Knowledge is objectively better than ignorance. And in modern America, knowing who actually benefits from economic growth is really, truly important." Read @paulkrugman on my bill w @MartinHeinrich to inform us on how to better address income inequality"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2018
Letter to Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President, and CEO of the Boeing Company - Senators Urge Boeing to Respect Workers' Rights to Unionize, Begin Collective Bargaining
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 29, 2018
Tweet - "No amount of @realDonaldTrump tweets can change fact that real wages are declining; while cost of living-- esp gas prices & health care costs, thanks in large part to GOP & Trump Admin--are continuing to climb, & families are struggling to choose which basic necessities to pay for."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Proud to announce new legislation today with @MartinHeinrich to provide America's working families with information that accurately reflects how economic growth is being felt by all Americans, not just those at the top, alongside quarterly GDP numbers."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 28, 2018
Tweet - "When we hear that GDP is rising and the economy is booming, there's an assumption that all Americans are reaping the benefits equally. The reality is that real wages for middle-class workers remain flat and income inequality continues to worsen."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 21, 2018
Bipartisan Members of Congress Announce "Startup Week Across America"
Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 20, 2018
Bipartisan Members of Congress Announce "Startup Week Across America"
Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Aug. 10, 2018
Tweet - "Avg hourly earnings are down; consumer prices are up. What does that mean? Too many American families are paying more for everyday expenses while taking home less. Further proof #GOPTaxScam was for the rich, not the middle class & those trying to get there"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 8, 2018
Stefanik Applauds Jefferson County EDA Grant
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Aug. 3, 2018
Tweet - "If @realDonaldTrump and Republicans in Congress really wanted to boost wages and create more good-paying jobs, they should have invested in education--especially paying America's teachers the salaries they deserve."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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