| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Peter T. Gaynor, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator - Udall, Democratic Senators Call on FEMA to Better Coordinate Disaster Response with Tribes
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of The Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps. Reed & Peters Lead 28 House Members in Calling on HHS to Allocate Additional Federal Support to Clinical Laboratories for COVID-Testing
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Brown Joins Bicameral Request for an Investigation into HUD's Policy Changes to Deny DACA Recipients FHA-Backed Mortgage Loans
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Higgins Calls for A Streamlined Process to Ensure WNYers without Internet Access Receive COVID-19 Relief Payments
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Environment Subcommittee Seeks FEMA Strategy for Hurricane Season While Continuing Coronavirus Pandemic Response Efforts
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Foster, Wyden Lead Bicameral Warning Against Trump Administration Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Tweet - "The State of Florida has failed to distribute expanded unemployment benefits in this COVID-19 crisis to more than 1 million residents. The @USDOL has a responsibility to hold the state of Florida's administration accountable. @RonWyden and I are demanding an investigation NOW!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 8, 2020
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Tweet - "If President Trump and Senate Republicans don't act to keep fighting this COVID-19 health and economic crisis, the consequences of that GOP inaction will fall most heavily on Americans of color."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell: We must act on the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. We must act on policing reform. We can, and must, do both ASAP."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Too many families, and people, and communities of color are struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19 Senator McConnell: It is past time to act! We must vote on the Heroes Act to help families make ends meet and provide $100 billion to renters in New York and across America."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Families and workers and people--many of color and of other minority groups--are struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19 No one should worry about being able to keep a roof over their head Sen. McConnell--We must vote on the Heroes Act to help provide $100B to renters in NY & America"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 6, 2020
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Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic is not over. Senate Republicans think we have forgotten. We haven't. Pass. The. Heroes. Act. Now."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| June 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, we remember those on #DDay 76 years ago who stormed the beaches of Normandy, and those who gave all to fight for freedom and democracy and democratic rights. We owe these heroes a debt we can never repay."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Answers From Trump Administration On Food Box Program
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Katko Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging USCIS to Remotely Administer Naturalization Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Underwood, Lewis Urge HHS Secretary Azar to Improve Coronavirus Data Collection, Reporting, and Research for Pregnant Women
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Dr. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Lawmakers Seek Changes to HUD Coronavirus Funding
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Conaway Urges Pelosi and House Leadership to Protect Life in COVID-19 Legislation
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Nadler, Cicilline, Neguse and Members of the House Judiciary Committee Seek Answers from Trump Administration on its Apparent Exploitation of the COVID-19 Pandemic to Push a Reckless Deregulatory Agenda
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Push For Community Health Center Funding To Help American Families
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Shaheen & Colleagues Call for Greater Federal Resources to Support Nursing Homes during COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| June 4, 2020
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Kuster, Jeffries Introduce Legislation to Ensure U.S. is Prepared to Produce, Administer COVID-19 Vaccine Once Available
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| June 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. David Joyce, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - ​Maloney, Never Again Education Act Co-Leads Call for Funds to Be Appropriated
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| June 4, 2020
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Meng Announces New Coronavirus Testing Site in Flushing
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| June 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| June 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen McConnell's said--Coin of the realm in the Senate is floor time He hasn't put a COVID relief bill on floor in 5w;--PPP reform passed last night only once Dems forced action He said he'd "take a look" at policing reform--Will it be like his empty pledge to debate gun safety?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 4, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $4 million in federal funding for telehealth services
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 4, 2020
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Pelosi Remarks on Press Call with Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Members of Congress and Advocates on Anniversary of House Passing American Dream and Promise Act
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 4, 2020
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Tweet - "It was a searing indictment of President Trump's failures that Secretary Mattis felt the need to speak out so strongly last night about his divisiveness, immaturity, and abuse of power."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 4, 2020
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Tweet - "31 years ago, students, workers, citizens stood up for freedom in Tiananmen Square against the repressive Chinese Communist Party As peaceful protestors across America stand up to end injustice, these students' example should remind us of how America can stand up for our ideals"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Environmental reviews are critical to the protection of public health and one of the last lines of defense to give communities of color, indigenous people, and the poor a voice in major infrastructure projects that happen in their backyards."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 4, 2020
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Tweet - "You would think that an economic and public health crisis, on top of a searing reminder of racial injustice, might have put the Conspiracy Caucus on pause. But no. The Republican Senate is failing to meet this important moment. They're just going along with President Trump!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 4, 2020
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Tweet - "The GOP Conspiracy Caucus is voting to approve scores of subpoenas to chase Pres. Trump's wild conspiracy theories. But they haven't put one COVID relief bill on the floor in 5 weeks. Sen. McConnell: Commit to putting a policing reform bill on the floor ASAP."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 3, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bipartisan House Members Request Congress Address Needle & Syringe Shortage To Prepare For Covid-19 Vaccine
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| June 3, 2020
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Delgado, Tonko Limo Safety Provisions Expected to Advance in Surface Transportation Bill
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| June 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Smith, Nadler, Grijalva, and Thompson Call for Answers on Trump Administrations Use of Force Against Peaceful DC Protestors
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| June 3, 2020
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Tweet - "During a moment of extreme division and strife, Lincoln urged "malice towards none, charity for all" and sought to "bind up our nation's wounds." There is no greater contrast to President Trump, who seems to have malice towards all, charity for none."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 3, 2020
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Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on Protecting the Right to Vote During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| June 3, 2020
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Tweet - "People in America and worldwide look at the images and see troops dressed for combat flanking Lincoln Memorial Lincoln urged: Malice toward none Charity for all Bind up our nation's wounds No greater contrast to Pres. Trump--who seems to have malice toward all, charity for none"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell yesterday talked about his June priorities. He didn't mention COVID-legislation--but the recession could deepen to a depression if we don't act! He said he'd "take a look" at policing reform legislation--but will this be like his pledge to debate gun safety?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 3, 2020
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Tweet - "That Secretary Mattis, someone who President Trump used to hail as "Mad Dog Mattis", felt so strongly the need to speak up today further underscores how devastatingly destructive Donald Trump is to our country as president."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Nearly a quarter of our workforce is unemployed. Over 100,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Americans are in the streets demanding justice. But the Senate Republican Conspiracy Caucus is chasing President Trump's wild conspiracy theories."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 2, 2020
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Congresswoman Clarke Helps Bring 2 New COVID Test & Trace Locations to Brooklyn
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| June 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Democratic Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader - Heinrich, Tonko Lead Bicameral Call For Inclusion Of Clean Energy Workforce Support In COVID-19 Economic Recovery Packages
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| June 2, 2020
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E&C Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Environmental Justice and the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| June 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge FCC to Allow Local Governments Adequate Time to Respond to Wireless Equipment Rule Changes Amid COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| June 2, 2020
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Quigley Highlights Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| June 2, 2020
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Tweet - "We are living through a tale of two crises--COVID-19 and racial injustice--and President Trump has been a miserable failure at handling both of them."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 2, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump must immediately cease this behavior. Secretary Esper and General Milley should not allow the U.S. Armed Forces to come anywhere near these ugly stunts. This administration is using the military as a tool to intimidate American citizens."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 2, 2020
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Tweet - "The admin is using the military as a tool to intimidate citizens Sec. Esper & General Milley should not allow the US Armed Forces to come anywhere near these ugly stunts The Department of Defense Inspector General must launch an investigation into how the military is being used"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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At Start of Pride Month, Maloney and Ocasio-Cortez Highlight Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "We're recognizing a moment of silence to remember the more than 100,000 American lives we've lost to COVID-19. These are parents and children, family members and friends, and people in New York and across this country. We're praying for them and their families. #WeRemember"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Thomas McCaffery, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs - Congresswoman Luria Calls on Defense Health Agency to Cover Mental Telehealth Services Under TRICARE
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage and Americans are taking to the streets to express their anger at police violence and racial injustice, Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans must focus on the national crises at our doorstep."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 1, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor, Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Reps. Fudge, Cleaver Lead Fellow Lawmakers Urging HHS, USDA & DOL to Provide Protections For Workers in Meat Processing Plants
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Rent is due today for millions of Americans. We fought to make sure Americans won't be evicted during this crisis. But we're fighting for #RentReliefNow to help families make ends meet."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 30, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 30th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Clarke Helps Solidify HHS Relief Fund for Skilled Nursing Facilities in New York
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Wyden, Merkley Press For College Students in Need to Have Access to High-Speed Internet
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "America is reeling from 100,000 deaths and rising. 40 million have filed for unemployment. Our communities are hurting from senseless murders and years of racism and injustice. But President Trump is only interested in scapegoating and divisiveness when he should be leading."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "100 thousand Americans dead. 40 million people newly unemployed. 0 competence at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. The #HeroesAct is desperately needed. FACTS."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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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 29, 2020
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Tonko Takes Action to Help New York Workers and Small Businesses
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Booker, Gillibrand, Harris, Smith Press Senate Leaders for Maternal Health Policies in Next COVID-19 Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 29th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen. McConnell hasn't scheduled any legislative business related to COVID-19 for the next Senate work period But the Senate GOP Conspiracy Caucus will hold hearings on baseless conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump They need to focus on this health and economic crisis NOW"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "We will not stop fighting for the Senate GOP to focus on helping the country now; for the House bill that reforms & extends PPP; for the jobs of teachers, firefighters, police officers, bus drivers, and more; for Americans who need to pay their rent; for testing; and so much more"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Murphy, Blumenthal, Booker, 20 Colleagues in Urging Senate Leadership to Increase Funding for Nonprofit Museums in the Next COVID-19 Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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After nearly seven years of continued support for the CDTA, Schumer announces over $60 million in federal funding to expand bus rapid transit line; senator says new "purple line" will make transportation more convenient & environmentally friendly
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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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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Clarke Helps Secure Free COVID-19 Testing For Brooklyn's NYCHA Residents
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm heartbroken over the Americans we've lost to COVID-19. I'm praying for their families, and their friends, and for all who loved them."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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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. Joe Morelle, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The cost of Republican inaction grows every day Over 100,000 Americans have lost their lives Over 40M have filed for unemployment But Sen. McConnell & his conspiracy caucus are still more focused on peddling conspiracy theories to prop up Pres. Trump than on helping Americans"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats Demand Answers on Trump's Illegal Withdrawal from Open Skies
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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