| Aug. 18, 2020
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Velázquez Bill Would Increase SNAP Accessibility, Help Restaurants
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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As he negotiates fair relief to benefit all Americans in "COVID-4', on a video conference call with CEOs of Chobani and Feeding America, Schumer renews his commitment to expanding SNAP benefits and extension of P-EBT to address food insecurity during the pandemic; senator has pushed for increased SNAP funding in each COVID relief bill
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump's executive orders are hardly worth the paper they're printed on. They leave out funding for: --COVID testing, tracing & treatment --Our schools to safely reopen --Food assistance --State & local governments --Our 2020 elections --Post Office"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 9, 2020
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Tweet - ". @realDonaldTrump thinks that America's senior citizens don't know that eliminating the payroll tax would defund Social Security and Medicare. But they do. And I'm sure they'll remember. Quote from @AARP :"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Instead of putting in the work to solve Americans' problems, Pres. Trump chose to stay on his golf course to announce unworkable, weak & narrow policy announcements to slash the unemployment benefits that millions desperately need and endanger seniors' Social Security & Medicare"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Gillibrand Announces Proposal To Expand Pandemic EBT Program During Visit To Feedmore WNY
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner - Lucas Joins Colleagues Urging Action on Delayed Stimulus Payments
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Tlaib, Progressive Leaders Urge Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to Improve Lending Terms for States and Cities, Stave Off Public Sector Layoffs and Cuts
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Spearheads Letter Urging Congress to Increase Federal Funding for State Medicaid Programs During COVID-19
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "When it comes to elections, education, and food assistance. When it comes to health care coverage, testing and tracing, and Medicaid. Senate Republicans continue to pinch pennies during a national emergency. We won't stop fighting to get Americans the relief they deserve."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Meng Supports Critical Food Security Bill
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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As Congress Negotiates Next Phase Of Coronavirus Relief, Gillibrand Outlines Priorities For Senate Package; Presses For State And Local Aid, Enhanced Unemployment, Eviction Moratorium, Expanded Snap, MTA Funding, And More
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Medicaid began 55 years ago today, and for decades has ensured that tens of millions of Americans have health care. During this crisis, when so many Americans are relying on it, we are fighting to give Medicaid the resources it needs in the next COVID-19 relief bill."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The Republican COVID plan doesn't give any new money for food stamps to help families keep food on the table. But it gives a deduction for a three martini lunch for a big businessperson."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The Senate Republican plan doesn't give another dime in food assistance for kids who are going hungry. But it makes sure the three-martini business lunch is safe. They need to get their priorities in order."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The Republican plan is unserious and falls dreadfully short of meeting Americans' needs. It fails to provide crucial relief for families, workers, and the unemployed. But it is littered with corporate giveaways, K-street handouts, and presidential pet projects."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 23, 2020
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Tweet - "From what we know, the GOP COVID relief proposal won't include: Food assistance for hungry kids Rental assistance Hazard pay for essential workers New funding for state and local governments Investments in communities of color It won't get the job done."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 23, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 20, 2020
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House Passes Bill Championed by Chairman Nadler, Reps. Rose & Pascrell to Compensate Public Safety Officers Who Are Disabled or Die from COVID-19
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Steven Horsford Demands Oversight of IRS Stimulus Checks Distribution
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor - Reps. Titus and Lee Urge Department of Labor to Assist State Workforce Agencies
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| July 6, 2020
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Tweet - "What Senate GOP blocked last week Rental assistance Food assistance Funding for COVID testing & tracing Protections for workers Protections for Dreamers Resources for elections Resources for schools & nursing homes Resources for state & local governments & tribes"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Here's what Senate Republicans BLOCKED this week: Resources for state & local governments & tribes Funding for COVID testing & tracing Resources for elections Resources for schools & nursing homes Food assistance Protections for workers Protections for Dreamers Rental assistance"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Here's what Senate Republicans have blocked this week: Rental assistance: BLOCKED Food assistance: BLOCKED Resources for schools and nursing homes: BLOCKED Resources for state and local governments and tribes: BLOCKED Resources for elections: BLOCKED"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 29, 2020
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Congressman Joe Morelle Acts to Strengthen Protections for People with Pre-Existing Conditions, Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| June 29, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary - Pappas Leads Call to Assist Americans Unable to Access Stimulus Payments
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| June 29, 2020
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Tonko, House Approve Bill to Make Health Coverage More Affordable
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| June 26, 2020
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Meng Announces She Helped Secure Pandemic Emergency Food Assistance For New York Families
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| June 25, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary - Frankel Leads 29 Members of Congress in Urging Treasury to Act on Concerns Regarding Economic Impact Payments (EIP)
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| June 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Cartwright, Colleagues Demand Answers from IRS on Stimulus Payment Delays
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary - Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Flexibility for Oklahoma's Cattle Producers
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Ways and Means Democrats Demand Answers on the Use of Prepaid Debit Cards to Deliver Economic Impact Payments
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Calling on Administration to Ensure National Guard Servicemembers on COVID-19 Front Lines Receive Benefits Earned
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads 72 Members in Calling on House Leadership to Protect Farmworkers
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Letter to Eugene to Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Hirono, Brown, Colleagues Demand DOL Assist State Unemployment Insurance Agencies
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Cicilline, Colleagues Urge Senate to Take Up Heroes Act
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Reps Speier, Neguse, and Rose Introduce Bill to Compensate Families of Essential Workers Who Have Paid the Ultimate Price
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Letter to Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cornyn Urges SBA to Make 501(c)3 Nonprofit Educational Institutions Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Representatives Neguse, Hayes and Fudge Champion Bill to Expand Snap Delivery During Covid-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Clarke Supports Newly-Passed HEROES Act
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| May 14, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressmen Cleaver & Williams Lead Bipartisan Call To Support Live Entertainment Venues During Coronavirus Crisis
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, US Secretary of Health and Human Services - Butterfield and Olson Lead Letter Calling for Additional Funding for Medicaid Providers
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Sanders, Velázquez Introduce Nutrition Equity Bill for Puerto Rico, Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Chair Grijalva Joins Sanders, Velázquez, Colleagues in Unveiling Legislation to Provide Nutrition Assistance to Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Casey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to Secretary Steven Mnuchin of the Department of the Treasury and Administrator Jovita Carranza of the Small Business Administration - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Hispanic Caucus Letter to Protect Minority-Owned Small Businesses
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads Call for Stronger Funding for National Guard to Support Food Banks During COVID-19
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Families are hurting Undocumented immigrants & their families are especially vulnerable So are US citizens married to them who aren't eligible for stimulus payments--and think of their kids We're fighting this. GOP is discriminating against taxpayers because of who they love."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Castro, Haaland Urge House Leadership to Establish Family Care for Essential Workers and Vulnerable Family Caregivers During COVID-19
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Chair Grijalva Leads Letter to Treasury Department Pressing for Immediate Disbursement of Improperly Delayed COVID-19 Stimulus Checks in Puerto Rico
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Honorable Kevin McCarthy House Minority Leader; Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Honorable Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Gonzalez Leads Bipartisan Letter to Reform Pharmacy DIR Fees
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - In Bipartisan Letter, Lawmakers Seek Emergency Funding for Behavioral Health Organizations in Next Coronavirus Stimulus Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Harris, Gillibrand, Sanders Announce Bill To Fight Hunger, Help Families Afford Food Amid Economic Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Veasey, Blunt Rochester Call on Treasury Department to Ensure that People Experiencing Homelessness Get Their Stimulus Checks
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Colleagues Push Treasury To Ensure Americans Without Broadband Can Receive Economic Impact Payments
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "We fought to make sure Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients would automatically receive stimulus payments without requiring them to file with the IRS. Now Treasury needs to quickly do the same for low-income veterans receiving VA benefits."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Tipton Seeks Alternative Economic Impact Payments for Non-Banking Americans
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, House Minority Leader - Kilmer Urges Congress to Prioritize Anti-Hunger Efforts in Next Relief Package
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Meng Announces Timeline for Coronavirus Relief Payments
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Doubles Down on Effort to Ensure Veterans Swiftly Get Stimulus Checks from CARES Act
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Meng Helps to Introduce Legislation Seeking to Provide Coronavirus Relief Payments to Millions of Immigrants
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Eshoo Leads Energy and Commerce Democrats in Calling for Extending Open Enrollment Periods for HealthCare.gov and Medicare
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Davis, Larson, Blumenauer, Schneider, and Higgins Lead Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Supplemental Security Income Beneficiaries
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressmen Panetta Urges Administration to Provide COVID-19 Response Direct Payments to Families with Newborns
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Rep. Pappas Calls on Administration to Help Ease Access to Medicaid During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - ICMYI: Reps. Torres Small, Huffman Call for Expanding Telephone Services Reimbursement for Community Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Schumer, Warren, And Wyden Unveil Plan To Increase Benefits By $200 Per Month For All Social Security Beneficiaries
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Direct Cash Assistance to Help Americans Weather Economic Fallout of Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "What we're proposing: If you're a working parent and suddenly have to worry about finding a safe place for your kids to stay during the day, we would provide emergency funding to safely ramp up child care services for heavily impacted parts of the country."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "I just demanded that the Senate pass: --Emergency unemployment insurance --Assistance to states overburdened by Medicaid costs BUT SENATE REPUBLICANS OBJECTED The Senate shouldn't be going home for the weekend. Americans need this assistance NOW. Why are Republicans delaying?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 8, 2020
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Tweet - "This is his #DailyLie. Candidate Trump promised that he would not cut Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. But here is President Trump in his #TrumpTownHall saying "Oh, we'll be cutting"."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 6, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump promised he wouldn't cut Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. But here he is in his #TrumpTownHall promising cuts. This is definitely his #DailyLie today."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: Candidate Trump promised. He promised that he would not cut Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. And yet here is President Trump. On stage. In his #TrumpTownHall. Just yesterday. Saying "Oh, we'll be cutting"."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Coronavirus shows us how critical it is to make vaccines available to the most susceptible groups. It is crucial to put the plans in place that guarantee seniors through Medicare will be able to get it and afford it NOW."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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