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March 4, 2021 Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan will deliver: Direct checks to struggling Americans Funding to speed distribution of the vaccine Rental & mortgage assistance to keep Americans in their homes Assistance to small biz And more We will pass the bold COVID response Americans urgently need" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2021 Tweet - "It's great GOP Senator Ron Johnson wants to read the American Rescue Plan on the Senate floor It gives Americans another opportunity to hear what's in it! Direct checks Vaccine funding Resources for schools Rental assistance Small biz help Anti-poverty measures And more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan will deliver: Assistance for hard-hit small businesses Direct cash payments to struggling Americans Funding to speed the distribution of the vaccine We will pass the bold COVID response Americans urgently need" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 2, 2021 Senators Scott, Blackburn Introduce Modern Worker Empowerment Act Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are working to quickly pass the American Rescue Plan to: Deliver direct payments to struggling Americans Help small businesses get by and recover Fund the distribution of lifesaving vaccines Our message to Americans is simple: Help is on the way" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "We are working to quickly pass the American Rescue Plan and deliver urgent, bold COVID relief to Americans across the country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "Defeating the pandemic is national priority #1 Democrats are working to deliver the American Rescue Plan and big, bold COVID relief to: Help small businesses Provide aid and direct cash payments to struggling Americans Speed the distribution of the vaccine And more" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2021 Tonko Votes to Pass COVID Lifeline in House Rep. Paul Tonko
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "In the words of Fed Chair Powell, "The economic recovery remains uneven and far from complete" We cannot take our foot off the gas. We cannot slow down before the race is won. Senate Democrats are working to pass the American Rescue Plan and deliver big, bold COVID relief." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Environmental justice needs to be the cornerstone of our fight against the climate crisis That is why I reintroduced the THRIVE agenda with @SenMarkey & grassroots orgs to fight the climate crisis, create millions of jobs, and invest in Black, Hispanic, & Indigenous communities" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "The country is suffering from a once-in-a-century crisis. Democrats are working to quickly deliver the American Rescue Plan and big, bold COVID relief." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans argue that we don't need to deliver more COVID relief--that we did enough already. That couldn't be further from the truth. The worst thing we could do would be to slow down now before the race is won. We will deliver urgent, bold COVID relief." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are working to quickly pass the American Rescue Plan and deliver urgent, bold relief to Americans nationwide." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2021 Tweet - "This is a once-in-a-century health and economic crisis. Senate Democrats are working to quickly pass the American Rescue Plan and deliver urgent, bold relief to Americans nationwide." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to Democratic Colleague - Schumer: Dear Colleague Letter on Continued Work to Confirm President Biden's Cabinet and Deliver Emergency Covid Relief to American Families Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 15, 2021 Schumer: Central New York's Restaurants, the Workers They Employ & Local Economy They Support Need Immediate Fed Relief to Weather Covid for The Long Haul; Senator Dishes out Bipartisan Relief Fund for Getting Local Restuarnts and Capital Region Economy Cooking Again Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 15, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden re-opened enrollment for health coverage to expand access for Americans in this health and economic crisis. We're working to quickly respond to the COVID crisis and pass the American Rescue Plan to deliver bold relief, lower costs, and expand coverage for all." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2021 Schumer, Ossoff & Warnock Outline Significant COVID-19 Relief Aid They Are Fighting To Deliver To Georgia Families In President Biden's American Rescue Plan Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with our two new outstanding Senators from Georgia: @SenatorWarnock and @SenOssoff We're working together with Democrats in the Senate every day to deliver bold and desperately needed COVID relief for families and people across the country." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Because Georgians sent @SenatorWarnock and @SenOssoff to the United States Senate: This COVID relief bill will be bigger and bolder and will bring significantly more help to every American." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "We are working to pass the American Rescue Plan and expand the child tax credit. It would cut child poverty in half. This health and economic crisis demands big, bold action." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2021 Trone, Tonko Legislation to Aid Returning Citizens in Recovery from Addiction Included in Budget Reconciliation Package Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 TRANSCRIPT: At A Press Conference, Majority Leader Schumer Delivers Remarks On The Impeachment Trial And Democrats' Continued Work To Provide COVID-19 Relief Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "This is a once-in-a-century health and economic crisis. Only big, bold action is called for. The Senate is moving full steam ahead on our bold plan to address this health and economic crisis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "I'm so proud to partner with @SenMarkey and many grassroots organizations to reintroduce the THRIVE agenda We will work to enact the THRIVE Agenda to fight the climate crisis, create millions of jobs in renewable energy, and invest in Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities" Sen. Chuck Schumer
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
March 4, 2021 Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan will deliver: Direct checks to struggling Americans Funding to speed distribution of the vaccine Rental & mortgage assistance to keep Americans in their homes Assistance to small biz And more We will pass the bold COVID response Americans urgently need" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2021 Tweet - "It's great GOP Senator Ron Johnson wants to read the American Rescue Plan on the Senate floor It gives Americans another opportunity to hear what's in it! Direct checks Vaccine funding Resources for schools Rental assistance Small biz help Anti-poverty measures And more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan will deliver: Assistance for hard-hit small businesses Direct cash payments to struggling Americans Funding to speed the distribution of the vaccine We will pass the bold COVID response Americans urgently need" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 2, 2021 Senators Scott, Blackburn Introduce Modern Worker Empowerment Act Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are working to quickly pass the American Rescue Plan to: Deliver direct payments to struggling Americans Help small businesses get by and recover Fund the distribution of lifesaving vaccines Our message to Americans is simple: Help is on the way" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "We are working to quickly pass the American Rescue Plan and deliver urgent, bold COVID relief to Americans across the country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "Defeating the pandemic is national priority #1 Democrats are working to deliver the American Rescue Plan and big, bold COVID relief to: Help small businesses Provide aid and direct cash payments to struggling Americans Speed the distribution of the vaccine And more" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 27, 2021 Tonko Votes to Pass COVID Lifeline in House Rep.Paul Tonko
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "In the words of Fed Chair Powell, "The economic recovery remains uneven and far from complete" We cannot take our foot off the gas. We cannot slow down before the race is won. Senate Democrats are working to pass the American Rescue Plan and deliver big, bold COVID relief." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Environmental justice needs to be the cornerstone of our fight against the climate crisis That is why I reintroduced the THRIVE agenda with @SenMarkey & grassroots orgs to fight the climate crisis, create millions of jobs, and invest in Black, Hispanic, & Indigenous communities" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "The country is suffering from a once-in-a-century crisis. Democrats are working to quickly deliver the American Rescue Plan and big, bold COVID relief." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans argue that we don't need to deliver more COVID relief--that we did enough already. That couldn't be further from the truth. The worst thing we could do would be to slow down now before the race is won. We will deliver urgent, bold COVID relief." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Democrats are working to quickly pass the American Rescue Plan and deliver urgent, bold relief to Americans nationwide." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2021 Tweet - "This is a once-in-a-century health and economic crisis. Senate Democrats are working to quickly pass the American Rescue Plan and deliver urgent, bold relief to Americans nationwide." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to Democratic Colleague - Schumer: Dear Colleague Letter on Continued Work to Confirm President Biden's Cabinet and Deliver Emergency Covid Relief to American Families Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 15, 2021 Schumer: Central New York's Restaurants, the Workers They Employ & Local Economy They Support Need Immediate Fed Relief to Weather Covid for The Long Haul; Senator Dishes out Bipartisan Relief Fund for Getting Local Restuarnts and Capital Region Economy Cooking Again Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 15, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden re-opened enrollment for health coverage to expand access for Americans in this health and economic crisis. We're working to quickly respond to the COVID crisis and pass the American Rescue Plan to deliver bold relief, lower costs, and expand coverage for all." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2021 Schumer, Ossoff & Warnock Outline Significant COVID-19 Relief Aid They Are Fighting To Deliver To Georgia Families In President Biden's American Rescue Plan Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with our two new outstanding Senators from Georgia: @SenatorWarnock and @SenOssoff We're working together with Democrats in the Senate every day to deliver bold and desperately needed COVID relief for families and people across the country." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Because Georgians sent @SenatorWarnock and @SenOssoff to the United States Senate: This COVID relief bill will be bigger and bolder and will bring significantly more help to every American." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "We are working to pass the American Rescue Plan and expand the child tax credit. It would cut child poverty in half. This health and economic crisis demands big, bold action." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2021 Trone, Tonko Legislation to Aid Returning Citizens in Recovery from Addiction Included in Budget Reconciliation Package Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 TRANSCRIPT: At A Press Conference, Majority Leader Schumer Delivers Remarks On The Impeachment Trial And Democrats' Continued Work To Provide COVID-19 Relief Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "This is a once-in-a-century health and economic crisis. Only big, bold action is called for. The Senate is moving full steam ahead on our bold plan to address this health and economic crisis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "I'm so proud to partner with @SenMarkey and many grassroots organizations to reintroduce the THRIVE agenda We will work to enact the THRIVE Agenda to fight the climate crisis, create millions of jobs in renewable energy, and invest in Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities" Sen.Chuck Schumer
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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