| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Tonko Joins Dairy Caucus to Champion Relief for Farmers
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats are presenting an ACCURATE picture of the challenges our country is facing with testing--not issuing false and misleading claims like President Trump This isn't the Chinese Communist Party. This is America. We need our government to be truthful."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "A Jackie Robinson Day without baseball might feel wrong. But if a "life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives" then Jackie's great example is all around us in our heroic doctors, nurses, medical workers, and all frontline workers. Today, we cheer for them."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Our small biz programs need more money now We all agree But Dems actually want to get it into the hands of all who need it That's not what's happening when websites are crashing, mom & pop shops and minority businesses are shut out, bigger banks are loaning to fav customers"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "We need to have testing kits across America so that we can beat this pandemic. We need to track results in real-time to quickly spot flare-ups. We need a dedicated, domestic supply chain to produce millions of tests and ensure they are readily available in every community."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Durbin, Senators Press President Trump To Automatically Extend Work Authorizations For DACA & TPS Recipients
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "While the administration's testing regime is at best incomplete and at worst a shambles: President Trump is busy attacking the World Health Organization and everyone else under the sun. The country needs leadership now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Our state and local governments need help immediately. Too many are facing choices like budget cuts and layoffs due to coronavirus. Democrats will not stop fighting to make sure they get the help they need fast."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Harris, Colleagues Urge Administration to Increase Number of Doctors Available to Fight the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Chairwoman Velázquez Urges Treasury and Federal Reserve to Prioritize Aiding Small Businesses
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Costa, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Call on Congressional Leadership to Help Protect Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Demands HHS and DHS Comply with Court Order and Release Migrant Children from Detention
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Blunt, Hawley Join Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance to Cattle Producers
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Dir. for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Administration To Increase Number Of Doctors Available To Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrei Iancu, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Dir. of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - House & Senate Judiciary Lawmakers Seek Information on USPTO Operations Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Baldwin, Murray, Colleagues Press President Trump For Answers on Mismanagement of the Strategic National Stockpile
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Chairman Nadler, Reps. Rose & Pascrell Introduce Legislation to Compensate Public Safety Officers Who Are Disabled or Die from COVID-19
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump: You must make sure testing kits are available across America IMMEDIATELY so that we can beat this pandemic and help those affected."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "To @SecAzar : We passed $100 billion for our healthcare system for relief for the hardest hit. These funds must go to the hardest-hit frontline hospitals and healthcare providers NOW. It's meant to ensure highest-need areas have vital resources--not be used as a political tool."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 14, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $411 million in emergency federal funding for New York airports as part of CARES Act
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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NJ Members Gottheimer and Smith -- NY Members Suozzi, King, Jeffries, and Reed -- Lead Unanimous Bipartisan Delegations Demanding More Federal Aid for States Hit Hardest by COVID-19 After Local Hospitals Get Short-Changed
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to James C. Owens, Acting Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation - Tonko, Delgado & Stefanik Denounce NHTSA's Refusal to Adopt Limo Safety Standards
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Stefanik, Brindisi Send Letter to USDA Requesting Relief for Dairy Farmers
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Inhofe Joins Bicameral Group Pressing FDA to Enforce Medication Abortion Restrictions During COVID-19
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Congressman Lowenthal, 70 Colleagues, Urge Interior Dept To Pause All Public Comment Period Deadlines During National Emergency
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm standing near Elmhurst Hospital in Queens with @RepAOC Elmhurst is on the frontlines The toll here is heartbreaking--with families paying the ultimate price FEMA must approve our request for help for NY families faced with overwhelming funeral/burial costs they can't afford"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 14, 2020
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Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Minority Leader Charles Schumer; Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Sen. Coons, colleagues call for boosted Lifeline assistance funding to keep Americans connected
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "To President Trump: You need to get coronavirus testing under control. Now. Immediately. Democrats fought for free coronavirus testing. And we won't stop fighting to ensure that Americans are getting tested so we can beat this pandemic."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "To Secretary of Labor @SecGeneScalia : Democrats fought to expand unemployment benefits for part-time workers, gig workers, workers who need to take time off to fight coronavirus, and more. You MUST clarify your guidance to ensure they receive it."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "It is long past time for President Trump get coronavirus testing under control. This needs to happen immediately. Democrats fought for free coronavirus testing. And we won't stop fighting to ensure that Americans are getting tested so we can beat this pandemic."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Small biz in rural areas should have access to funds even if they're not customers of larger banks. Same for minority-owned biz. Small banks & funds should be able to provide this help NOW. Small biz shouldn't have to wait while well-connected banks dole out $$ to fav clients."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schumer calls on President Trump to immediately approve New York's cost-share waiver and pick up 100% of coronavirus disaster costs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Our incredible, essential workers are making sure our grocery stores, pharmacies, and more stay open for Americans When you have to go to the store, #ShopSmart to help keep them and everyone safe Wear a mask, and practice social distancing by staying at least 6 feet from others"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump's last day: RT'd a call for Dr. Fauci's firing Claimed he alone can "open up the states' Tweeted personal grievances as hospitals, small biz, state & local governments cry out for help Cut a deal with Russia & Saudi Arabia to raise gas prices Quite a day's work."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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As Family Farms Face Economic Crisis Due To COVID-19 Outbreak, Gillibrand Announces Landmark Legislation To Provide Direct Relief
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Many on the right dismissed data and importance of science for years. And now the chickens have come home to roost. The Trump #coronavirus response has been an unmitigated disaster. FACTS."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Dr. Fauci is one of the world's leading infectious disease specialists. He has advised six different Presidents, both Democrats and Republicans. Trump wants to fire him. If donald does it. It. Will. Cost. American. Lives."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Casey, Colleagues Urge Support for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Congressman Kim Leads Letter to Call on Administration to Fast Track Small Business Help
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats will not stop fighting for money for small businesses, and hospitals, and testing, and our state and local governments, and more to help fight coronavirus."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Small businesses, hospitals, frontline workers, families, and state and local governments across the country are struggling to keep up with this national crisis. They need more help from the federal government, and they need it fast."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Pelosi and Schumer Joint Statement on Urgent Priorities for Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relif
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Announces Over $21 Million Coronavirus Funding to District Health Centers
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| April 13, 2020
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Rep. Ted Budd Helps Introduce Bill to Reduce Reliance on China
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. TJ Cox Leads Bipartisan Effort to Make State and Local Governments Eligible for Emergency Paid Leave Payroll Tax Credits
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump needs to make sure testing kits are available across the country NOW so we can beat this pandemic and help those affected."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senators to Secretary Perdue: Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Producers During Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Doctors, nurses, and essential workers are putting their lives on the line every single day of this fight against coronavirus. Senate Democrats are proposing a bold, new program to boost premium pay for America's frontline workers. We're calling it a "Heroes Fund.""
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 11, 2020
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CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Kirsten Gillibrand
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| April 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Democrats are fighting for money for small businesses, and hospitals, and testing, and our state and local governments, and more to help fight coronavirus."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans blocked a bill this week that would provide money for small businesses, hospitals, health care providers, testing, and more. Instead of working with House and Senate Democrats, they pulled a political stunt."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 11, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump: You need to get a handle on testing. NOW. We fought for free coronavirus testing. And we're continuing to fight to ensure that Americans are getting tested so we can beat this pandemic and help those affected."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Tipton Seeks Alternative Economic Impact Payments for Non-Banking Americans
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| April 11, 2020
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Tweet - "The poor, the sick and the afflicted in vulnerable communities have a on their back. State and local budgets are collapsing. That hurts the least, lost and left behind. Congress must step up and direct assistance to where it's needed most."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| April 10, 2020
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Senators Warren, Casey, Colleagues Urge HHS to Protect People with Disabilities and Older Adults from COVID-19 Treatment Discrimination
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Thomas Engel, Admin. of the Health Resources and Services Administration - After securing billions for community health centers in "Corona 3' emergency package, Schumer, Gillibrand rebuke Feds for failng to distribute funds based on need; with NY as epicenter of pandemic, NY's 63 community health centers have been lifelines to bursting hospitals & need all available resources ASAP
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump simply does not have a handle on testing. Democrats fought for free coronavirus testing. Now, we continue to fight to make sure that Americans across the country are getting tested so we can track and beat this pandemic and help those affected."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm so proud of all of these nurses from Upstate University Hospital who headed out to help fight coronavirus on Long Island. We will not stop fighting for our frontline workers just like they're fighting for us."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Pascrell Leads 159 Colleagues Demanding Support for First Responders
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - NY Members Suozzi, King, Jeffries, and Reed NJ Members Gottheimer and Lead Unanimous Bipartisan Delegations Demanding More Federal Aid for States Hit Hardest by Covid-19 After Local Hospitals Get Short-Changed Smith
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Suozzi, King, Engel Lead Entire Bipartisan New York Congressional Delegation in Demanding More Federal Money for Our Hospitals
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nydia Velázquez, Chair of the House Small Business Committee, and the Hon. Steve Chabot, Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee - Pappas and Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Group of 62 Lawmakers in Fighting for Relief for Local Chambers of Commerce
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Meeks, Cleaver & Beatty Ask Fed to Partner with Minority Owned Firms in Implementation of Economic Response Programs
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads 45 Colleagues in Push for More Information, Transparency on Coronavirus Testing Across Country
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Susie Lee to Leadership: Fund Community Health Centers in Next Congressional Relief Package
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "The right of every American citizen to vote must be protected. We can't let Pres. Trump or the Republican Party stand in the way of democracy. In the next comprehensive response bill (COVID 4), we'll fight to ensure states have all they need to hold safe, free, fair elections."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "The pandemic is upon us. But we walk by faith not by sight. GOD is still on the throne. We will get through this moment together . #GoodFriday"
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Press Trump Administration For Information On Distribution Of Critical Medical Supplies
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - McAdams calls on federal government to order more personal protective equipment
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Katko Joins New York's Congressional Delegation in Urging HHS to Prioritize Funding for Local Hospitals
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Nadler & Bass Demand Answers, Public Briefings from DOJ on Handling COVID-19 in Federal Prisons & CARES Act Implementation as Infections and Deaths Rise in the System
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Stefanik Sends Letter to HHS Requesting Funding for New York Hospitals
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| April 10, 2020
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Stefanik Introduces COVID-19 Graduate Relief Act With Bipartisan Colleagues
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Tipton to SBA, Treasury: Leniency Needed for Smaller Financial Institutions
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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