| Dec. 14, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Statement on Resignation of Attorney General William Barr
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Dec. 13, 2020
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Schumer: New York's Transit System Is Desperate for Cash Infusion to Weather Pandemic; with Relief Negotiations Now Down to The Wire, Senator Fights to Secure Another $4 Billion in MTA Relief Funds ASAP
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "I am fighting to deliver funding for the @MTA in New York and transit systems across America to keep them flowing, keep workers working, keep riders riding, and keep the economy running."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 12, 2020
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Gillibrand Statement On FDA Authorization Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $174,000 in Federal Funding for Public Housing Authorities
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Schumer and Gillibrand Statement on U.S. Taking Action to Protect New York's Dairy Farmers by Filing First-Ever USMCA Enforcement Action
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker Push to Address Devastating Cuts to Hospital-Based Nursing Schools
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Meng Introduces Legislation to Provide Relief for Working Families with Young Children Participating in Optional Virtual or Hybrid Learning Models
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi Secure Additional Layer of Protection for Funding and Jobs at DFAS Rome; New Provision Adds Congressional Oversight to Impede Any Effort to Reduce Dfas Jobs in Rome
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Reps. García, Pressley, and Jeffries Introduce Transit Parity Resolution
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member on the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Nita M. Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations, and Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member on the Committee on Appropriations - Gillibrand Urges Congress To Deliver Critical Relief To Hospitals And Health Care Providers As COVID Cases Surge Across New York State
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "More than 3000 Americans died from COVID-19. YESTERDAY. Leadership matters. Look forward to the Biden-Harris administration."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Honorable Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Honorable Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor-HHS-Education; Honorable Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee of Labor-HHS-Education - Feinstein, Blumenthal, Colleagues Push to Boost Health Care System Research Funding Amid Proposed Cuts
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Reps. Jeffries, Garcia and Pressley Introduce Transit Parity Resolution
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump EPA continues to prioritize the polluter industry's bottom line over Americans' health. Under the Biden-Harris administration, we will stop these industry-first policies and advance policies that put public health first."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Meng Statement on 2021 Defense Spending Bill
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Stefanik Helps House Pass Bill to Remove Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act, Legislation that She Cosponsors
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Stefanik Helps House Pass Crucial Legislation to Incentivize and Support Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Nadler and Warren Introduce the Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Applauds House Passage of 11 Judiciary Bills
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Rosen Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for Permanent Expansion of Telehealth Coverage
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Levin Demands Answers on Worker Safety from OSHA After Explosive Reports
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Conference Report on H.R. William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "I've been fighting for Vietnam vets @VVAmerica suffering from illnesses linked to Agent Orange I'm proud we expanded these critical health benefits in the bill the House just passed! Next up: Senate Pres. Trump is threatening to veto the benefits to protect Confederate traitors"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Scientists are raising the alarm on a link between dirty air & COVID death rates But the Trump EPA refuses to set tougher standards on the US's most widespread deadly air pollutant--soot It disproportionally impacts low-income communities & communities of color We'll fight this"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "I fought for a technical fix ensuring air traffic controllers have the same paid parental leave as all federal employees. I'm proud it's in the defense bill that the House just passed. Next: The Senate! And I won't stop fighting until ALL American workers have this benefit."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Tonko Bill to Expand K-12 AI Education Passes in NDAA
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Rep. Jeffries Statement on The Nomination of General Lloyd Austin
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Right now, federal student loan relief would expire on January 31, but President-elect Joe Biden can #CancelStudentDebt before then--on Day 1 of his presidency. This would be the single most effective executive action available to provide massive stimulus to our economy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Culminating His Major Push to Include First-Of-Its-Kind Semiconductor Amendment, Schumer Announces Massive Federal Initiative for Semiconductor Manufacturing in Final National Defense Bill -- to Create Unprecedented Federal Investment for Companies Like GlobalFoundries, IBM, and More, Generate New Jobs, and Kick Upstate Economy Into High Gear
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "By naming a deeply experienced and tested team of senior health care advisors, President-elect Biden is getting ready to right the ship--and execute a whole-of-government approach to crushing the virus and providing affordable health care to all Americans."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Suozzi to New Yorkers: Stop Financially Supporting Washington Politicians Who Are Killing Ny
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "It's past time for the Senate to act to help Americans amid COVID Giving a platform to conspiracy theorists to spread myths and falsehoods about COVID vaccines is downright dangerous and one of the last things Senate Republicans should be doing right now"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 5, 2020
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Meng Urges Trump Administration to Not Undermine Coronavirus Vaccination Program
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Dec. 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Our indie venues like @ArlenesGrocery in the Lower East Side are threatened amid COVID. These are people's jobs and livelihoods. And these Indie music venues, Broadway, comedy clubs, and more need our help now. I will keep fighting for the #SaveOurStages act for them."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Miss. Lawmakers Calling for Permanent Expansion of Telehealth Coverage in End-of-Year Legislation
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Sinema Urges Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Boozman, Colleagues Push to Prevent Looming CMS Cuts to Medicare Payments
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations; and Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Rep. Kildee Leads Pushes for More Federal Resources to Clean Up Toxic PFAS Chemicals
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $600,000 to Support Halomine Inc's Research Efforts to Improve Food Safety and Disinfectant Process
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Following National Push Launched in Upstate New York, Schumer Announces Must-Pass National Defense Bill Will Authorize $8 Billion in New Critical Health Benefits for Vets Suffering from Agent Orange-Linked Illnesses
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "This summer, Trump and Barr deployed unidentifiable federal officers in riot gear to crack down on peaceful demonstrators. @ChrisMurphyCT and I added an amendment to the defense bill to end this abuse of power--ensuring federal law enforcement is identifiable and accountable."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Stefanik Helps House Pass Legislation Commemorating National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Congressman Morelle Takes Action to Protect New York's Agricultural Economy from Invasive Species
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Suozzi, Problem Solvers Caucus, Hold Press Conference Bipartisan 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $5 Million for New York State in Housing and Urban Development Vouchers to Prevent Youth Homelessness and To Support Independent Living for The Disabled
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Republicans are reportedly trying to stop the Senate from helping veterans that have long suffered from exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. This is an affront to these veterans who bravely served our country. I will not stop fighting for them."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Americans are currently living through the worst stretch of COVID. Family budgets and small businesses are at their breaking point. To meet these urgent needs and with the hope that the vaccine presents: Senator McConnell must finally sit down with Democrats to negotiate."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Need for Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Negotiations
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Tweet - "We are in a moment of genuine, national catastrophe The rate of new COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are the highest--or near the highest--of any point The economic fallout of the pandemic continues to spread Senator McConnell: It is long past time for the Senate to act"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee of Appropriations, and Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - As Record Numbers Of New Yorkers Face Food Insecurity, Gillibrand Urges Congress To Invest $6 Billion To Meet Growing Nutrition Needs
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Charles Schumer - Sinema to Senate Leaders: Extend Cares Act Unemployment Insurance Benefits
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Portman, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Statement on Appointment of U.S. Attorney John Durham as Special Counsel
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Nov. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "My Clean Cars for America initiative would accelerate our transition to all-clean vehicles on the road by 2040, a serious breakthrough in our fight against climate change. I'm so proud it's included in Joe Biden's plan to Build Back Better. I talked about it with @BillNye:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 30, 2020
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Tlaib, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Enabling Creation of Public Banks
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Nov. 30, 2020
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Velázquez Bill Would Reestablish Program Promoting Affordable Housing
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Nov. 29, 2020
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Tweet - "The HEROES Act has funds to distribute COVID-19 vaccines quickly to the American people for FREE. It is long past time to pass the HEROES Act in the Senate."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Thanksgiving may look different this year in these challenging times, but I hope everyone finds a safe way to celebrate. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 25, 2020
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Letter to Phyllis K. Fong, Office of the Inspector General, Department of Agriculture - Velázquez Leads Over a Dozen New York Democrats in Seeking Audit of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Nov. 25, 2020
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Chairman Nadler Statement on the Pardon of Michael Flynn
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Nov. 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gillibrand Leads Bicameral Call On Congressional Leadership To Include Health Force Proposal In Next COVID Relief Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 24, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand, Lowey, Engel, Maloney Issue Joint Response To Nrc Staff's Approval Of Indian Point License Transfer
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Nov. 24, 2020
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Gillibrand Responds To The Passing Of Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Mayor Dinkins dedicated his life to improving our great city He was given many difficult tasks and handled them with grace, dignity, a sense of justice & fairness He made history as our 1st Black mayor, and his vision of New York as the "Gorgeous Mosaic' continues to inspire us"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 24, 2020
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Schumer: With Hudson Valley COVID cases more than tripling this month, Orange County cannot risk inadequate free testing & a repeat of desperately low stocks of masks; situation must be addressed now by Feds to avoid major consequences for Hudson Valley residents & health care workers; senator pushes two-pronged plan to deliver fed help for Hudson Valley docs, nurses, hospitals, & providers get influx of testing, masks, & other PPE
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "I was in awe of New Yorker Pat Quinn as he fought his battle against ALS. He moved mountains and impacted lives worldwide. As we pray for his family, his Yonkers community, and all who loved him, we must now do what Pat would've done: Not rest until we cure ALS."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "New Yorker. Marine. Public Servant. Mayor David Dinkins dedicated his life to improving our great city. A giant of Harlem, he made history as our first Black mayor. His vision of New York as the "Gorgeous Mosaic' continues to inspire us. I'm praying for all who loved him."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Millions of Americans like those here on Long Island are struggling under the burden of student debt. @SenWarren and I have a plan for President-elect Biden to immediately #CancelStudentDebt. One of the many ways we'd provide immediate relief to millions struggling amid COVID."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 23, 2020
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Schumer: As the pandemic rages on, Capital Region's 57,000 small businesses need a lifelife now more than ever; standing with the CEO of Field Goods, senator completes 22nd annual 62-county tour of New York by pushing for COVID relief package to extend "PPP" program to give local small biz owners a second PPP forgivable loan & continued assistance
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 23, 2020
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In the midst of a global health and economic pandemic that plagued our nation and hit New York state especially hard, for the 22nd consecutive year, SChumer safely completes tour of all 62 New York counties; calling this tour the most important and meaningful he's ever done, Schumer finishes annual tour of state in Greene County, with 86 total visits to Upstate NY & Long Island
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 23, 2020
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Schumer: As a second COVID wave hits New York, state cannot risk inadequate free testing and a repeat of desperately low stocks of masks across NY; situation must be addressed now to avoid major consequences for North Country residents & health care workers; standing with Lewis County officials, Schumer pushes two-pronged plan to help New Yorkers, docs, nurses, hospitals, and providers get influx of testing, masks, & other PPE
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 23, 2020
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Meng and Fortenberry Introduce Global Wildlife Trade Biosecurity Act
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Rep. Grace Meng
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