| Aug. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "It's August 24th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "From @NLIHC : As of July, 31% of renters have had slight or no confidence in their ability to pay the following month's rent. That increases to 44% for Black renters, according to @USCensusBureau . Find emergency rental assistance programs near you:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "From @NLIHC : 30-40 million Americans could be facing evictions by the end of 2020. We need a national, uniform moratorium on evictions AND $100 billion in emergency rental assistance to ensure #HousingStability during and after #COVID19. See:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "From @NLIHC : A month after fed eviction moratorium expired--millions of families will likely be forced to turn to unstable/dangerous housing conditions after facing eviction Rapid legislation action can stop potential tsunami of evictions Senate GOP: We must pass #RentReliefNOW"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "From @NLIHC : Almost all federal, state, local eviction moratoriums have expired and the supplemental unemployment benefits from #CARESAct have now ended. Millions of low-income renters are at risk of losing their homes. Track the growing eviction crisis:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Thanks for following along with the @NLIHC takeover of @SenSchumer . We won't stop fighting side-by-side for Senate Republicans to take action on #RentReliefNow to stop an epidemic of evictions due to #COVID19."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 23, 2020
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Tweet - "It's August 23rd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 22, 2020
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Tweet - "We've had one since May. Your "plan' hasn't worked."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 22, 2020
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Tweet - "It's August 22nd, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Director of Federal Housing Finance Agency - Crist Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Fannie and Freddie Regulator to Repeal Trump Refi Tax
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Aug. 21, 2020
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Schumer: As the pandemic continues to impact the North Country economy, small businesses need second PPP forgivable loan & more EIDL loans & grants to stay afloat; flanked by Plattsburgh business owners, senator announces two-pronged plan to give local small biz owners additional federal relief
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 21, 2020
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Tweet - "It's August 21st, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 21, 2020
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Tweet - "I stand with all of the people and families in New York and across America taking part in the #MarchForTheDead. More than 170,000 have died from COVID-19. We mourn for them. We stand with their families. Democrats will not stop fighting for action from the Trump administration."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Gillibrand Cosponsors Legislation To Provide Emergency Federal Relief To Vital Bus, Motorcoach And Ferry Service Operators
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Dingell Leads Over 100 Bipartisan House Members in Urging Postmaster General to Properly Execute Delivery of Mail-in Ballots
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Tweet - "It's August 20th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Dingell Joins 80 Members of Congress in Urging Halt to Deportations to Lebanon, Humanitarian Consideration for Beirut Blast Victims
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Schumer: Local governments & institutions of higher education face huge budget shortfalls amid ongoing COVID crisis; senator pushes to expand support in future stimulus
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Schumer reveals: With negotiations at a standstill, Upstate New York wineries miss out on critical small business loans & grants; senator calls for additional EIDL funding & the elimination of all caps that limit the amount of relief to wineries and uncork potential for Finger-Lakes Region vineyards
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Tweet - "It's August 19th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Beatty, Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement US Dept. of Agriculture - Merkley, Colleagues Demand Explanation from Usda on Diverting Funds from Program to Help Farmers Who Are People of Color, Immigrants, Veterans
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Schumer reveals: Pandemic leaves Fiinger Lakes hospital strapped for cash, saddled with costs for PPE & testing; senator announces three-prong plan to get financially-devastated NY hospitals -- like soldiers & sailors memorial hospital -- their fair share and secure their services for the region
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $300K in federal funding to support nursing workforce in the Southern Tier
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Indie music venues like Baby's All Right here in Brooklyn need help to fight the COVID-19 crisis. That's why I'm standing with local artists like James Murphy of @LCDSoundsystem to fight for the #SaveOurStages Act."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 18, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million In Agricultural Research Funding For Cornell University And The New York Agricultural Research Station
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - ER Doctor Congressman Ruiz Leads Charge for Health Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Meng Reminds Queens Public School Parents of $420 Per Child Emergency Food Benefit
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "5.4 million cases of coronavirus. 170,000 deaths. But President Trump is saying he's done "phenomenally"? Democrats will not stop fighting for Americans across this country."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump is undermining the Post Office to hurt our elections in the middle of a pandemic that's killed more than 170,000 Americans. We're fighting to save the Post Office from him and his cronies."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 16, 2020
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Congressman Fred Keller Launches Bipartisan Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Booker, Menendez Laud Signing of Legislation into Law Helping Families of First Responders Lost to COVID
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon.. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Plaskett, DeLauro Blast USDA Decision to Include Signed Letter from President in Emergency Food Relief Program
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Committee Chairs Smith and DeFazio Lead 68 Members of Congress in Pressing President Trump on National Guard and FEMA Cost-Sharing Requirements
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Schumer reveals: Without Fed funds, Southern Tier schools might not be able to safely reopen; costs of PPE, physical barriers & other supplies could badly drain local resources, making it much harder for southern tier districts to open safely; senator pushes plan to cover those costs with Fed dollars in "COVID-4' & allow schools to safely reopen
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Millions of Americans have risked their lives for the sacredness of our elections. For President Trump to destroy it and hold hostage those who need timely delivery of the mail now--in the middle of a pandemic--is despicable. #DontMessWithUSPS"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Hirono, Coons, Murray, Colleagues Call on HHS, CDC to Provide Comprehensive Guidance for Child Care Providers Dealing with COVID-19
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "85 years ago, the Social Security Act became law Now Pres Trump promises to "terminate" Social Security's dedicated funding As we face COVID, I will fight to protect this critical program that's been an economic lifeline for millions of seniors, people w/ disabilities, families"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Social Security has helped millions of seniors, people w/ disabilities & families for 85 years I've long been a champion of disability rights & wrote Disability Integration Act COVID has made access to home & community based care more vital than ever for those w/ disabilities"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Booker, Senators Announce College Athletes Bill of Rights
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge Pai to Expand Connectivity Using FCC's Lifeline Program During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - After Months of Administration Silence, Chair Grijalva and Vice Chair Haaland Lead Letter With House Democrats Seeking Documents on Park Service Reopening Health Policies
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $6 million in FEMA funding for firefighters
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Schumer reveals: Western New York's postal hubs--along with their nearly 6100 total workers & door-to-door services--face a giant axe unless Admin. finally meets in the middle & negotiates on "COVID-4'; senator once again stands up for distribution center workers, mail carriers, neighborhood post offices & advocates for critical services vital to communities and american democracy
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Schumer reveals: Rochester New York's postal services--along with its 2200 workers & door-to-door services--face a giant axe unless Admin finally meets in the middle & negotiates "COVID-4' bill; senator stands up for Rochester-Finger Lake region's postal customers, workers, community post offices & demands critical services remain
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Postal Service Address Delivery Delays of Veterans' Prescription Drugs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Schumer reveals: Long Island's postal hub--along with its 7,500 total workers & door-to-door service--face a giant axe unless Admin. finally meets in the middle & negotiates on "COVID-4'; senator stands up for LI plant's workers, neighborhood post offices & demands critical services remain
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Meng Issues Statement Regarding New York City's Plans to Reopen School Buildings
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump admin. is defying expert advice & rushing the Census count in the middle of a pandemic. This will NOT lead to a fair, accurate Census. There must be an immediate investigation into whether political pressure from President Trump or his appointees led to this decision."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Trump Administration's Refusing to Budge in COVID-19 Response Negotiations
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "These are crucial times during COVID -- we rely on mail more than ever. Today I stood with Long Islanders outside USPS' Melville facility--one of the service's largest hubs--demanding the Trump administration and Congress protect the USPS and its workers."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans say a tax cut for wealthy investors will help fight the COVID economic crisis, but think $600/week is too much for 30 million unemployed Americans. They simply don't understand the magnitude of the problems on Main Street."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "We all want to see our schools re-open where the data allows it, but they need the resources to ensure that it can be done safely. Democrats are advocating for $175 billion from the federal government to help them open safely, which President Trump opposes."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats have made clear we're ready to work on a comprehensive bill that includes real solutions to help Americans during the COVID crisis. The Trump administration still does not grasp the magnitude of the problems Americans are facing."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy - Pelosi, Maloney Joined by 192 House Democrats in Calling on Postmaster General to Reverse Assault on Postal Service
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $5 Million In Federal Funding For Telehealth Services
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to John McAvoy, President and CEO of Consolidated Edison Inc. - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Con Edison for answers regarding massive power outages impacting New Yorkers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Rather than trying to break the logjam, President Trump issued a bunch of unworkable, weak executive orders. He slashed enhanced unemployment benefits and his executive order on evictions doesn't even guarantee a moratorium on evictions. Republicans must come back to the table."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Nadler & Lofgren Lead House Democrats in Opposing Trump Administration Unlawful Rule Exploiting COVID-19 to Restrict Asylum
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump: You must restore full funding to all states for their National Guard response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This support is critical within our states to supporting the health and well-being of millions of Americans. From @SenatorLeahy , @SenateDems & me:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate GOP delayed for months, failed to come up with a proposal that had the support of their own caucus, then left it for someone else to figure out. Even now, Sen. McConnell has said 20 GOP senators won't vote for any more COVID relief. Dems won't stop fighting for action."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Smith, Over 100 Members of the House Demand Full Federal Support for National Guard COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Carper, Coons call for extension of Census deadlines to ensure a full and accurate count amid delays due to pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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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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Warren, Underwood, Colleagues Announce Bicameral Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "It's August 10th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Pres. Trump's executive order on evictions doesn't even guarantee a moratorium on evictions, let alone identify specific funds to help people who've fallen behind on rent It's less of an executive order and more of an "executive suggestion" The American people need real relief!"
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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. 10, 2020
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Schumer: President's executive orders leave out money for state & local governments, money to reopen schools safely & exclude COVID-19 testing, tracing & treatment; senator asks Trump & GOP to meet Democrats in the middle & come up with an agreement that will help Americans and NY-ers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Collins, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Call for Funding for OAA Programs In Next COVID-19 Package to Help Older Adults
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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After senator's 2013 intervention with Bausch Health -- formerly Valeant Pharmaceuticals -- kept jobs & lens production in Rochester, again Schumer advocates for region; following recent news of Bausch splitting into two companies, Schumer, in phone call to CEO Joseph Papa, secures confirmation Bausch Health will maintain Rochester plant, possibly even add jobs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden Press White House To Restore Full Funding For National Guard's COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Manchin Urges Administration to Restore Full Funding for National Guard COVID-19 Pandemic Response
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 9, 2020
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Tweet - "More than 160,000 Americans have died from coronavirus. Over 5 MILLION Americans with the virus. President Trump's answer? Months of delays, downplaying the pandemic and scam executive orders that won't fix the problems."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 8, 2020
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Waters and Meeks Introduce the "Promoting and Advancing Communities of Color Through Inclusive Lending Act"
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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