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July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Emergency Unemployment Benefits expire in two days. Instead of extending them. Republicans want to cut benefits by $400 per week. In the middle of a recession. Get. Lost." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 28, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $1 million in federal funding for economic development in New York's Southern Tier and Capital Region Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "This new analysis from @EconomicPolicy shows the Republican scheme to hurt unemployed Americans will result in 3.4M fewer jobs over the next year and needless pain for millions of families struggling because of the COVID-19 crisis across the country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump always likes diversions. He's miserably failing at testing. He's miserably failing at contact tracing. He's miserably failing at getting the economy going. He's miserably failing on the greatest crisis America has. And the American people know it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Trone Joins Senators Warner, Booker, Harris, and Schumer and Chairman Meeks to Introduce Legislation to Help Low-Income and Minority Communities During Economic Crisis Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We're demanding in the next relief bill that COVID data is fully transparent and accessible, without any interference from the Trump admin. Our efforts to bolster the economy and help the unemployed will be squandered if we don't actually stop the spread of COVID." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Slams Donald Trump on Lack of Covid-19 Testing, Calls for Use of Defense Production Act Rep. Joe Morelle
July 21, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Help Low-Income and Minority Communities During Economic Crisis Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are disarray. President Trump and the Senate GOP still have no plan. And what they are working on reportedly helps corporate special interests before workers, families, and people. But House Democrats passed the HEROES Act over 2 months ago! It's past time to act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Faced with the biggest health crisis in 100 years and the biggest economic crisis in 75 years Senator Mitch McConnell has put the Senate on pause for THREE MONTHS." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It has been over three months since Senate Republicans have considered major COVID-relief legislation while Americans face this public health and economic crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand across from Trump International Hotel in New York City with @32BJSEIU to rally with essential workers to support Black lives and to demand that the Senate pass the HEROES Act to fight for racial and economic justice for Americans in this crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Stefanik Sends Letter to Leader McConnell In Support of State and Local Funding Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
July 20, 2020 As New York's Local Governments Face Billions In Lost Revenue, Gillibrand Calls For Direct Federal Relief Funding For Local Governments Responding To And Recovering From Coronavirus Pandemic In Watertown Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans and President Trump are in complete disarray. They've sat on their hands for MONTHS, refusing to negotiate as the public health and economic crises worsened. Democrats have a plan to help struggling families. Republicans are looking out for special interests." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell wants to assess conditions in America before taking action on COVID Here's the assessment: People are losing their jobs People can't make rent People are going hungry Small businesses are closing COVID is spreading But Senate GOP's still sitting on their hands" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: The Senate Democrats are announcing the Economic Justice Act, a major new proposal to invest $350 billion in communities of color. This is a needed step to address systematic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: @SenateDems are announcing our new Economic Justice Act, a major proposal to invest $350B in communities of color A historic commitment by the federal government to address systematic racism and decades of underinvestment in communities of color" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Senator Gillibrand Visits PRG Scenic Technologies, Calls For Legislation To Invest In Workforce Training And Protect American Jobs In Response To COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 15, 2020 In Big Flats, Schumer announces major two-prong push to get Fed funds to Southern Tier small businesses and schools; funds will aid in speedy and safe reopening to get region's economy back on its feet; surrounded by small business owners and education officials from around the Southern Tier, Schumer announces push to rev up Southern Tier's recovery from COVID-19 Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Senator Gillibrand Visits The Trudeau Institute, Calls For Legislation To Invest In Workforce Training And Protect American Jobs In Response To COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
July 13, 2020 With millions on the line, Schumer calls for immediate fiscal relief for local governments throughout Western New York that project crippling revenue and job losses amid ongoing COVID-19 fight Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic rages on, devastating Central New York's economy, small businesses need second PPP loan to stay afloat; surrounded by CNY business owners, senator pushes to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners another loan; Central New York's economic recovery is critical for all of NY Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2020 Tweet - "Our state, county, and local governments like in Cooperstown have been fighting for Americans in this crisis To the Senate GOP: We need to act NOW to fight for them This means jobs for teachers, firefighters, bus drivers, health care workers, and more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "More than 3 million Americans infected by the coronavirus. Over 50 million workers newly unemployed. State budgets are collapsing throughout the country. Now would be a good time for the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 9, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, and Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Rubio, Cardin Call for Funding in Next Emergency Supplemental to Stop the Threat of COVID-19 Internationally Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 8, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic rages on, devastating Rochester-Finger Lakes area economy, many small businesses need second PPP loan to stay afloat; surrounded by Rochester-Finger Lakes area business owners, senator pushes to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners another loan & continued assistance; Rochester-Finger Lakes area's economic recovery is critical for all of NYS Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2020 Letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin - Raskin Urges SBA, Treasury to Clarify Small Businesses Can Reapply for PPP Loans Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth Join Call For $32 Billion In Transit Funding In Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 8, 2020 With millions on the line, Schumer calls for Senate to step up to the plate and provide immediate fiscal relief for local governments like Otsego County that project devastating revenue and job losses amid ongoing COVID-19 fight Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic rages on, devastating WNY economy, many small businesses need second PPP loan to stay afloat; at WNY business, senator pushes to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners another loan & continued assistance; WNY's economic recovery is critical for all of NYS Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 7, 2020 Stefanik Presented with U.S. Chamber of Commerce "spirit of Enterprise" Award Rep. Elise Stefanik
July 6, 2020 Schumer: Hudson Valley businesses need access to critical Fed relief to recover ASAP; surrounded by Hudson Valley business owners, senator pushes to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners another loan & continued assistance; Hudson Valley's economic recovery is critical for all of NY Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 5, 2020 Tweet - "July 4th weekend. A lot of talk about taxation without representation. Now would be a good time to make Washington, DC a state." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must not repeat the same mistakes with this economic crisis that he made initially with COVID-19--ignoring it and brushing it aside now will only ensure that things will get worse once again." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Over 17M are still unemployed Unemployment for black men rose to 16% The gap between black & white unemployment grew to 5.3% Permanent job losses rose by 588K State & local govt jobs are still down 1.5M since Feb This jobs report shows why Pres. Trump & Senate GOP must act NOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Today's jobs report may just be a slight peak in a much larger valley, and unless Pres. Trump demonstrates real leadership and the Senate GOP get off their hands and work with Democrats to provide additional federal fiscal relief, the pain America is experiencing will only worsen" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "House passes $1.5 trillion infrastructure package. It will create millions of good-paying jobs throughout America. And help rebuild our economy. #ForThePeople" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 30, 2020 Extending the Authority for Commitments for the Paycheck Protection Program Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "It is the last day small businesses can apply for PPP, but the economic crisis is not over. Senators Cardin, Shaheen, Coons, and I will take to the Senate floor and demand we pass a bill to extend it. There is no good reason for Republicans to block this. #DemsDemandAction" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell - Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer Demand Sen. McConnell End Republican Inaction on Heroes Act; Dem Leaders Call for Immediate Bipartisan, Bicameral Negotiations to Address Public Health & Economic Crises Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 29, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Cortez Masto, Klobuchar, Colleagues Call for Additional Funding for Tourism, Economic Development Projects Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "State, local, & tribal governments have already laid off more than 1.6 million workers. This is not abstract. They are teachers, firefighters, bus drivers, health care workers, more. We just took to the floor to demand the Senate help them now. But Senate Republicans objected." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "State, local, and tribal governments have laid off over 1.6 million workers. Today, Senate Democrats will demand that we pass help for them to fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. To the Senate Republicans: We must deliver the aid they so desperately need." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "To @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It has been 45 days since the House passed the Heroes Act to help Americans fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. No more delay. The Senate must act. Americans need and deserve bold action now. From @SpeakerPelosi and me:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Schumer reveals: With just days until new trade deal begins, Canada tries to dodge dairy trade commitments, leaving Upstate NY dairy farmers in the cold; senator calls on Feds to ensure Canada fully eliminates unfair pricing programs & provides fair market access; will help NY dairy farmers/local economies recover from pandemic Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Make Paycheck Protection Program Work for Seasonal Employers, Tester Urges Administration Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "We stand with our postal workers and @APWUnational . It is past time for Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans to put the Heroes Act on the Senate floor to help postal workers and so many other Americans fight this health and economic crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Over 100 economists are telling Congress to pass another relief package "commensurate with the nearly $16 trillion" hole in our economy caused by COVID-19 Millions unemployed, businesses in jeopardy, schools need help When will Senate GOP finally get the message? We must act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "It's been a month since the House passed the #HeroesAct that provides urgent and necessary help for Americans fighting the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. A month in Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard. Senator McConnell: Americans can't wait. We must act NOW!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2020 Tweet - "40 million newly unemployed Americans. The economy in recession. Food lines throughout the nation. Pass. The. Heroes. Act." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Following the Trump Administration's Refusal to Release Names of PPP Loan Recipients, Neal, Waters, Velázquez Demand Transparency: "Taxpayers Have a Right to Know How Their Money Was Spent" Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 13, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: Americans need more support to fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. Americans are demanding policing reform. What are you waiting for?! We must act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "To President Trump and Senator Mitch McConnell: Without immediate action by Republicans on the COVID-19 health and economic crisis, Communities of color and millions of Americans are going to needlessly suffer even more." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Waters and Meeks Introduce Congressional Review Act Resolution to Reverse Harmful Rule to Weaken the Community Reinvestment Act Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City - Velázquez Calls for Restoration of Funding to the Basement Apartment Conversion Pilot Program Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 11, 2020 Stefanik Cosigns Letter to Leadership Requesting Waiver for National Heritage Area Fund Matching Requirements Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Hazard pay for essential workers is a racial justice issue. Health care is a racial justice issue. Rent assistance is a racial justice issue. Senate Republicans: We must act to keep fighting the COVID-19 health and economic crisis!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "The US has eclipsed 2M COVID-19 cases Another 1.5M Americans filed for unemployment over the past week 1.5M public sector workers lost jobs The disease is spiking in 19 states But Senate Republicans are ready to prematurely declare victory over one jobs report? We must act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Tonko Leads Bipartisan Letter Supporting Heritage Areas & Local Economies Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 continues to infect and kill Americans. Unemployment still exceeds 13%, higher than at any point since the Great Recession. And President Trump and Senate Republicans are ready to declare victory over one jobs report? Senator McConnell: We must act NOW!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and Hon. Jovita Carranza, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator - What rationale for EIDL limits? Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Racial justice, civil rights, a global pandemic and an economic disaster: these are not merely issues of the month but of this moment in American history. This is truly a time of historic challenge. And Senator Mitch McConnell is missing in action. The Senate must act!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "We've lost too many Americans and front-line workers to COVID-19. But according to reports, Senator McConnell has told Senate Republicans not to expect another relief bill until late July at the earliest. Senator McConnell: We need to act NOW on this health and economic crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "If President Trump and Senate Republicans don't act to keep fighting this COVID-19 health and economic crisis, the consequences of that GOP inaction will fall most heavily on Americans of color." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We must act on the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. We must act on policing reform. We can, and must, do both ASAP." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2020 President Trump Signs Stefanik-Cosponsored Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Into Law Rep. Elise Stefanik
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "You would think that an economic and public health crisis, on top of a searing reminder of racial injustice, might have put the Conspiracy Caucus on pause. But no. The Republican Senate is failing to meet this important moment. They're just going along with President Trump!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Ways and Means Democrats Strongly Oppose Expanding Economic Relations with President Bolsonaro's Brazil Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell yesterday talked about his June priorities. He didn't mention COVID-legislation--but the recession could deepen to a depression if we don't act! He said he'd "take a look" at policing reform legislation--but will this be like his pledge to debate gun safety?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Governor Cuomo's Failed Leadership; the Latest Walk Back Re: North Country Phase 2 of Re-Opening Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell hasn't scheduled any legislative business related to COVID-19 for the next Senate work period But the Senate GOP Conspiracy Caucus will hold hearings on baseless conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump They need to focus on this health and economic crisis NOW" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling on HUD Secretary Carson to Take Action on CDBG Funding and Guidance Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are sick and dying Americans can't afford rent, have lost their jobs, can't put food on the table to feed their families But Senator McConnell is just brushing them off by telling them he'll be ready to get back to helping them in "the next month or so"?! Unacceptable" Sen. Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "We've lost nearly 100,000 American lives to COVID-19. We've seen 38 million Americans file for unemployment. So why does Senator McConnell want to pause on helping Americans across the country fight this health and economic crisis?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Emergency Unemployment Benefits expire in two days. Instead of extending them. Republicans want to cut benefits by $400 per week. In the middle of a recession. Get. Lost." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 28, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $1 million in federal funding for economic development in New York's Southern Tier and Capital Region Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "This new analysis from @EconomicPolicy shows the Republican scheme to hurt unemployed Americans will result in 3.4M fewer jobs over the next year and needless pain for millions of families struggling because of the COVID-19 crisis across the country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump always likes diversions. He's miserably failing at testing. He's miserably failing at contact tracing. He's miserably failing at getting the economy going. He's miserably failing on the greatest crisis America has. And the American people know it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 22, 2020 Trone Joins Senators Warner, Booker, Harris, and Schumer and Chairman Meeks to Introduce Legislation to Help Low-Income and Minority Communities During Economic Crisis Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We're demanding in the next relief bill that COVID data is fully transparent and accessible, without any interference from the Trump admin. Our efforts to bolster the economy and help the unemployed will be squandered if we don't actually stop the spread of COVID." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Congressman Joe Morelle Slams Donald Trump on Lack of Covid-19 Testing, Calls for Use of Defense Production Act Rep.Joe Morelle
July 21, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Help Low-Income and Minority Communities During Economic Crisis Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are disarray. President Trump and the Senate GOP still have no plan. And what they are working on reportedly helps corporate special interests before workers, families, and people. But House Democrats passed the HEROES Act over 2 months ago! It's past time to act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Faced with the biggest health crisis in 100 years and the biggest economic crisis in 75 years Senator Mitch McConnell has put the Senate on pause for THREE MONTHS." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "It has been over three months since Senate Republicans have considered major COVID-relief legislation while Americans face this public health and economic crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand across from Trump International Hotel in New York City with @32BJSEIU to rally with essential workers to support Black lives and to demand that the Senate pass the HEROES Act to fight for racial and economic justice for Americans in this crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 20, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Stefanik Sends Letter to Leader McConnell In Support of State and Local Funding Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
July 20, 2020 As New York's Local Governments Face Billions In Lost Revenue, Gillibrand Calls For Direct Federal Relief Funding For Local Governments Responding To And Recovering From Coronavirus Pandemic In Watertown Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans and President Trump are in complete disarray. They've sat on their hands for MONTHS, refusing to negotiate as the public health and economic crises worsened. Democrats have a plan to help struggling families. Republicans are looking out for special interests." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell wants to assess conditions in America before taking action on COVID Here's the assessment: People are losing their jobs People can't make rent People are going hungry Small businesses are closing COVID is spreading But Senate GOP's still sitting on their hands" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: The Senate Democrats are announcing the Economic Justice Act, a major new proposal to invest $350 billion in communities of color. This is a needed step to address systematic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: @SenateDems are announcing our new Economic Justice Act, a major proposal to invest $350B in communities of color A historic commitment by the federal government to address systematic racism and decades of underinvestment in communities of color" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Senator Gillibrand Visits PRG Scenic Technologies, Calls For Legislation To Invest In Workforce Training And Protect American Jobs In Response To COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 15, 2020 In Big Flats, Schumer announces major two-prong push to get Fed funds to Southern Tier small businesses and schools; funds will aid in speedy and safe reopening to get region's economy back on its feet; surrounded by small business owners and education officials from around the Southern Tier, Schumer announces push to rev up Southern Tier's recovery from COVID-19 Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 15, 2020 Senator Gillibrand Visits The Trudeau Institute, Calls For Legislation To Invest In Workforce Training And Protect American Jobs In Response To COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
July 13, 2020 With millions on the line, Schumer calls for immediate fiscal relief for local governments throughout Western New York that project crippling revenue and job losses amid ongoing COVID-19 fight Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 13, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic rages on, devastating Central New York's economy, small businesses need second PPP loan to stay afloat; surrounded by CNY business owners, senator pushes to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners another loan; Central New York's economic recovery is critical for all of NY Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 12, 2020 Tweet - "Our state, county, and local governments like in Cooperstown have been fighting for Americans in this crisis To the Senate GOP: We need to act NOW to fight for them This means jobs for teachers, firefighters, bus drivers, health care workers, and more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "More than 3 million Americans infected by the coronavirus. Over 50 million workers newly unemployed. State budgets are collapsing throughout the country. Now would be a good time for the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 9, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, and Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Rubio, Cardin Call for Funding in Next Emergency Supplemental to Stop the Threat of COVID-19 Internationally Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 8, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic rages on, devastating Rochester-Finger Lakes area economy, many small businesses need second PPP loan to stay afloat; surrounded by Rochester-Finger Lakes area business owners, senator pushes to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners another loan & continued assistance; Rochester-Finger Lakes area's economic recovery is critical for all of NYS Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2020 Letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin - Raskin Urges SBA, Treasury to Clarify Small Businesses Can Reapply for PPP Loans Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth Join Call For $32 Billion In Transit Funding In Next COVID-19 Stimulus Package Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 8, 2020 With millions on the line, Schumer calls for Senate to step up to the plate and provide immediate fiscal relief for local governments like Otsego County that project devastating revenue and job losses amid ongoing COVID-19 fight Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 8, 2020 Schumer: As the pandemic rages on, devastating WNY economy, many small businesses need second PPP loan to stay afloat; at WNY business, senator pushes to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners another loan & continued assistance; WNY's economic recovery is critical for all of NYS Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 7, 2020 Stefanik Presented with U.S. Chamber of Commerce "spirit of Enterprise" Award Rep.Elise Stefanik
July 6, 2020 Schumer: Hudson Valley businesses need access to critical Fed relief to recover ASAP; surrounded by Hudson Valley business owners, senator pushes to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners another loan & continued assistance; Hudson Valley's economic recovery is critical for all of NY Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 5, 2020 Tweet - "July 4th weekend. A lot of talk about taxation without representation. Now would be a good time to make Washington, DC a state." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump must not repeat the same mistakes with this economic crisis that he made initially with COVID-19--ignoring it and brushing it aside now will only ensure that things will get worse once again." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Over 17M are still unemployed Unemployment for black men rose to 16% The gap between black & white unemployment grew to 5.3% Permanent job losses rose by 588K State & local govt jobs are still down 1.5M since Feb This jobs report shows why Pres. Trump & Senate GOP must act NOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Today's jobs report may just be a slight peak in a much larger valley, and unless Pres. Trump demonstrates real leadership and the Senate GOP get off their hands and work with Democrats to provide additional federal fiscal relief, the pain America is experiencing will only worsen" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "House passes $1.5 trillion infrastructure package. It will create millions of good-paying jobs throughout America. And help rebuild our economy. #ForThePeople" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 30, 2020 Extending the Authority for Commitments for the Paycheck Protection Program Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "It is the last day small businesses can apply for PPP, but the economic crisis is not over. Senators Cardin, Shaheen, Coons, and I will take to the Senate floor and demand we pass a bill to extend it. There is no good reason for Republicans to block this. #DemsDemandAction" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell - Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer Demand Sen. McConnell End Republican Inaction on Heroes Act; Dem Leaders Call for Immediate Bipartisan, Bicameral Negotiations to Address Public Health & Economic Crises Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 29, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Cortez Masto, Klobuchar, Colleagues Call for Additional Funding for Tourism, Economic Development Projects Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "State, local, & tribal governments have already laid off more than 1.6 million workers. This is not abstract. They are teachers, firefighters, bus drivers, health care workers, more. We just took to the floor to demand the Senate help them now. But Senate Republicans objected." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "State, local, and tribal governments have laid off over 1.6 million workers. Today, Senate Democrats will demand that we pass help for them to fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. To the Senate Republicans: We must deliver the aid they so desperately need." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "To @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It has been 45 days since the House passed the Heroes Act to help Americans fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. No more delay. The Senate must act. Americans need and deserve bold action now. From @SpeakerPelosi and me:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Schumer reveals: With just days until new trade deal begins, Canada tries to dodge dairy trade commitments, leaving Upstate NY dairy farmers in the cold; senator calls on Feds to ensure Canada fully eliminates unfair pricing programs & provides fair market access; will help NY dairy farmers/local economies recover from pandemic Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Make Paycheck Protection Program Work for Seasonal Employers, Tester Urges Administration Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "We stand with our postal workers and @APWUnational . It is past time for Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans to put the Heroes Act on the Senate floor to help postal workers and so many other Americans fight this health and economic crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Over 100 economists are telling Congress to pass another relief package "commensurate with the nearly $16 trillion" hole in our economy caused by COVID-19 Millions unemployed, businesses in jeopardy, schools need help When will Senate GOP finally get the message? We must act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "It's been a month since the House passed the #HeroesAct that provides urgent and necessary help for Americans fighting the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. A month in Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard. Senator McConnell: Americans can't wait. We must act NOW!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 14, 2020 Tweet - "40 million newly unemployed Americans. The economy in recession. Food lines throughout the nation. Pass. The. Heroes. Act." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Following the Trump Administration's Refusal to Release Names of PPP Loan Recipients, Neal, Waters, Velázquez Demand Transparency: "Taxpayers Have a Right to Know How Their Money Was Spent" Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
June 13, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: Americans need more support to fight the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. Americans are demanding policing reform. What are you waiting for?! We must act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "To President Trump and Senator Mitch McConnell: Without immediate action by Republicans on the COVID-19 health and economic crisis, Communities of color and millions of Americans are going to needlessly suffer even more." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Waters and Meeks Introduce Congressional Review Act Resolution to Reverse Harmful Rule to Weaken the Community Reinvestment Act Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City - Velázquez Calls for Restoration of Funding to the Basement Apartment Conversion Pilot Program Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 11, 2020 Stefanik Cosigns Letter to Leadership Requesting Waiver for National Heritage Area Fund Matching Requirements Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Hazard pay for essential workers is a racial justice issue. Health care is a racial justice issue. Rent assistance is a racial justice issue. Senate Republicans: We must act to keep fighting the COVID-19 health and economic crisis!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "The US has eclipsed 2M COVID-19 cases Another 1.5M Americans filed for unemployment over the past week 1.5M public sector workers lost jobs The disease is spiking in 19 states But Senate Republicans are ready to prematurely declare victory over one jobs report? We must act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Tonko Leads Bipartisan Letter Supporting Heritage Areas & Local Economies Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 continues to infect and kill Americans. Unemployment still exceeds 13%, higher than at any point since the Great Recession. And President Trump and Senate Republicans are ready to declare victory over one jobs report? Senator McConnell: We must act NOW!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and Hon. Jovita Carranza, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator - What rationale for EIDL limits? Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Racial justice, civil rights, a global pandemic and an economic disaster: these are not merely issues of the month but of this moment in American history. This is truly a time of historic challenge. And Senator Mitch McConnell is missing in action. The Senate must act!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "We've lost too many Americans and front-line workers to COVID-19. But according to reports, Senator McConnell has told Senate Republicans not to expect another relief bill until late July at the earliest. Senator McConnell: We need to act NOW on this health and economic crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "If President Trump and Senate Republicans don't act to keep fighting this COVID-19 health and economic crisis, the consequences of that GOP inaction will fall most heavily on Americans of color." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We must act on the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. We must act on policing reform. We can, and must, do both ASAP." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 5, 2020 President Trump Signs Stefanik-Cosponsored Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Into Law Rep.Elise Stefanik
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "You would think that an economic and public health crisis, on top of a searing reminder of racial injustice, might have put the Conspiracy Caucus on pause. But no. The Republican Senate is failing to meet this important moment. They're just going along with President Trump!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Ways and Means Democrats Strongly Oppose Expanding Economic Relations with President Bolsonaro's Brazil Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
June 3, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell yesterday talked about his June priorities. He didn't mention COVID-legislation--but the recession could deepen to a depression if we don't act! He said he'd "take a look" at policing reform legislation--but will this be like his pledge to debate gun safety?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 29, 2020 Stefanik Statement on Governor Cuomo's Failed Leadership; the Latest Walk Back Re: North Country Phase 2 of Re-Opening Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell hasn't scheduled any legislative business related to COVID-19 for the next Senate work period But the Senate GOP Conspiracy Caucus will hold hearings on baseless conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump They need to focus on this health and economic crisis NOW" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling on HUD Secretary Carson to Take Action on CDBG Funding and Guidance Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Americans are sick and dying Americans can't afford rent, have lost their jobs, can't put food on the table to feed their families But Senator McConnell is just brushing them off by telling them he'll be ready to get back to helping them in "the next month or so"?! Unacceptable" Sen.Chuck Schumer
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "We've lost nearly 100,000 American lives to COVID-19. We've seen 38 million Americans file for unemployment. So why does Senator McConnell want to pause on helping Americans across the country fight this health and economic crisis?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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