| May 20, 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, Senate Minority Leader - Reps. Nadler and Sires Lead Letter Urging Financial Assistance for Port Authority
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 20, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 20th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sens. Menendez, Baldwin and Rep. Grijalva Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| May 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Admin. of the Transportation Security Administration - Schumer wants answers on TSA plan to take temperature of fliers at airports before it's implemented; senator wants to know "who' will lead effort, airports involved, what it means for travelers & when it might begin, among other questions; early answers & info will be critical to determine if/how it will work
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 20, 2020
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Rep. Grijalva and Sens. Menendez, Baldwin Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| May 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. James McPherson, Under Secretary of the Army, and Lieutenant General Darrell Williams, Dir. of the Defense Logistics Agency - Following revelation of 58,000 gallons PFAS foam heading from Navy base to Norlite this week to be burned, Schumer, in letter and personal call to Navy Sec., pushes for immediate halt in toxic shipment and suspension of contract; despite local moratorium banning PFAS burning, Navy/DOD still plan to send highly toxic chemicals to Cohoes to burned
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 20, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce $4 million in emergency funding for Watertown transit system & airport
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 20, 2020
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Tweet - "The Senate GOP conspiracy caucus is back They aren't drafting legislation to help the unemployed--but holding sham hearings on the family of President Trump's political rival They aren't debating how to increase testing--but turning committee rooms into the Fox and Friends studio"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Reps. Peter Defazio, Lloyd Doggett, Senator Elizabeth Warren Urge the Federal Reserve & Treasury to Put Workers First, Ensure Accountability in Corporate Bailouts
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 20, 2020
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Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - More than 70 Members Call for Extension of National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts After Curious Deadline Set
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| May 20, 2020
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 19, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Looking at the floor of the United States Senate, you'd never guess that we are in the middle of national health and economic crisis. For three weeks, for the entire month of May, Senator McConnell has scheduled no votes on legislation related to COVID-19."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 19, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 19th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 19, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump came to the Republican caucus lunch in the Senate. They had a giant pep rally, and got all fired up to do nothing on the COVID-19 crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 19, 2020
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Tweet - "In this health and economic crisis, Senator McConnell has scheduled no votes this week on legislation related to COVID-19. Instead, Senate Republicans are using their committees to hold fishing expeditions dictated by President Trump's Twitter feed and personal political agenda."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 19, 2020
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Tweet - "More than 100 million Americans have a pre-existing condition. Their healthcare is protected by the Affordable Care Act. We are in the midst of a deadly #coronavirus pandemic. Trump wants to take their healthcare away. Drop. The. Lawsuit."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| May 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Stop listening to President Trump and his wild theories Listen to the American people People are sick and dying. People are unemployed. More people are losing their jobs. More lines at food pantries. More small businesses are in jeopardy. We need action now"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ronald Batory, Admin. of the Federal Railroad Administration - After terrifying train derailment in East Aurora last night, Schumer demands investigation from Feds; train was carrying highly flammable materials and overturned engines were leaking diesel fuel
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 19, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand, Brindisi announce $28 million in emergency funding for Central New York Regional Transportation Authority
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Bipartisan Group to Introduce SMART Fund in the House of Representatives
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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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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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Yarmuth Leads Bipartisan Push for Increased Homeless Youth Funding in COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Why aren't Senate Republicans focused on testing, PPE, swabs, or unemployment insurance? Why isn't President Trump leading a nationwide push to increase testing capacity and frequency and awareness? He refuses to do the work that would allow us to re-open safely."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 18, 2020
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Tweet - "For yet another week, Senator McConnell has scheduled no votes on legislation related to COVID-19. Americans cannot keep waiting for Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Chair Grijalva, Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Prioritize Distribution of Coronavirus Resources to U.S. Territories
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Murphy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to Global Effort to Find COVID-19 Vaccine
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Those Living with Alzheimer's from Scams and Elder Abuse
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 18, 2020
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Duckworth, Blumenthal, Markey, Gillibrand Introduce Legislation to Create COVID-19 Victim Compensation Fund for Essential Workers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Stefanik Introduces Bill Supporting State and Local Funding
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Not true The piece says we're "far short of the number most independent analysts say will be needed to avoid another wave of death and illness" By law--you owe America a testing strategy by 5/24 It must say how you'll increase testing for all & finally get enough PPE & swabs!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 18, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 18th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Why did Pres. Trump say this? Is a friend of his benefitting? Is he diverting attention from his failures on COVID-19? Does he want to make a splash? Is he really even taking it? He lies characteristically. And when he hears the truth, he runs away from it or fires someone."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 18, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $11 million in federal funding for health care centers in New York state during COVID-19
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Tweet - "There are now more than 35 million Americans out of work through no fault of their own. Almost 1.5 million Americans are sick. Nearly 90,000 have died. But for yet another week here in the Senate, Senator McConnell has scheduled zero votes on legislation related to COVID-19."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 17, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 17th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 17, 2020
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Tweet - "More than 90K dead Americans #Coronavirus. House Dems pass $3 trillion relief package #ForThePeople. Senate Republicans missing in action. Trump & his minions busy peddling conspiracy theories #MuellerInvestigation. FACTS."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| May 17, 2020
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Tweet - "The huge uptick in COVID-19 treatment scams will only get worse if the Trump administration doesn't take off the kid gloves. Scammers who prey on the public are getting "warning letters.' But they should be getting heavy fines!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 16, 2020
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Tweet - "People are sick, and dying, and losing their jobs. But instead of focusing on fighting COVID-19 and helping people across this country, Senate Republicans have found the time use the Senate to chase conspiracy theories pushed by Putin to prop up President Trump?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 16, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 16th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 16, 2020
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Tweet - "The #HeroesAct that the House passed provides urgent and necessary help for Americans across the country fighting this health and economic crisis. To Senator McConnell and the Republicans: Americans can't wait. We need to act NOW."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 15, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce Senate passage of bipartisan bill to help families of first responders lost to COVID-19
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Sanders, Gillibrand, Booker, Warren, Markey, Merkley, Harris Introduce Emergency Health Care Guarantee Act
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Letter to Bill Bar, Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice, and Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Senate Democrats Urge Release of Vulnerable and Pregnant Inmates from Federal Prison in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Protecting Civil Liberties During Covid-19: Eshoo, Schakowsky, Cardenas, DelBene, Butterfield, Clarke Introduce The Public Health Emergency Privacy Act
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Stefanik Statement on Pelosi's $3 Trillion Partisan Legislation; Need Immediate Bipartisan Relief
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Colleagues To Call For State Unemployment Agency Funding In Future Coronavirus-Related Legislation
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Markey, Sanders, Gillibrand, Booker, Warren, Merkley, Harris Introduce Emergency Health Care Guarantee Act
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Tonko Delivers in COVID-19 Crisis Response Bill
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| May 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Washington, Dir. of the U.S. Marshal Service - Nadler & Bass Call on U.S. Marshals Service to Provide Answers Regarding their Handling of COVID-19 for those in Custody
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Tweet - "On March 6, President Trump said "Anybody that wants a test can get a test." That's still not true. People are tired of hearing big announcements but seeing little action or progress. President Trump needs a detailed strategy to vaccinate everyone."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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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 15, 2020
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NYC Elected Officials Statement Regarding Metropolitan Detention Center Brooklyn
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Velázquez on Heroes Act
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| May 15, 2020
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Meng Statement on the Heroes Act
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Wyden Urge Congress to Protect America's Farmworkers in Upcoming Relief Legislation
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Delgado Urges HHS to Distribute Overdue Funding to Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $53.7 million in emergency transportation funding for Westchester County as part of emergency package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The #HeroesAct that the House just passed provides urgent and necessary help for Americans across the country fighting this health and economic crisis. Senator McConnell: We need to act NOW. Americans can't afford to wait."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - In a letter to USDA Secretary Perdue, 29 Senators make recommendations to protect food supply workers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $1.6 million in federal funding for telehealth services
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Tweet - "It's May 15th, and President Trump still doesn't have an adequate national testing strategy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Durbin Joins Colleagues To Press Labor Department To Speed Up Unemployment Disbursements And Address System Shortfalls
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Colleagues Call for Increased Investment in Education in Upcoming Coronavirus Relief Legislation
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Congressman Panetta Introduces the Sending Outside Support Act of 2020
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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Gillibrand Urges Congress To Support Vulnerable Renters And Homeless Americans In Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 14, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors ACCESS Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Coronavirus has shown us once again the dangers when we fail to truly invest in science, technology, & the workforce of the future. We must act now ensure the U.S. is positioned to lead the 21st century. What we're proposing: The Endless Frontiers Act."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 14, 2020
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Sens. Cramer, Schumer, Shaheen Request Unanimous Consent to Pass USS Frank E. Evans Act
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 14, 2020
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USA Today - Schumer, Young, Khanna, Gallagher - US needs bipartisan push for scientific research after coronavirus: Congressional leaders
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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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. Grace Meng, ...
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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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Tweet - "Tens of thousands of Americans have lost their lives. There are over 35 million people out of work. But Senator McConnell has brought the Senate back to take exactly zero votes--zero--on legislation related to COVID-19."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 14, 2020
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Stefanik Legislation to Fund Holocaust Education Passes Senate
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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