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Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Cokie Roberts's passing is a tremendous loss for her friends, her family, her profession, and her country. She was a pioneer who led the way for so many women in journalism who came after her." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump's Pentagon is right: This ineffective border wall is expensive." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Frank Pallone, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Hon. Greg Walden, Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Addressing primary care doctor needs Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to Mayor de Blasio - Brindisi Reveals: Rash Thinking by NYC Officials Could Spoil Thousands of AG Jobs Across Upstate, Including Our Area; Congressman Pushes to Prevent Ban on Kids' Milk Choices Before It's Too Late; Health is Moderation Not Bans Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "What Democrats are asking for is to make sure service members and their families are not paying the bill for an expensive, ineffective border wall--a wall that @realDonaldTrump promised Mexico would pay for." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, U.S Department of Homeland Security Acting Director - Meng Demands Answers From DHS About Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Border Rep. Grace Meng
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: @realDonaldTrump is RAIDING money from projects, including schools, that support military families and local economies to fund his border wall. The wall he promised Mexico would pay for. And the majority of @SenateGOP is A-OK with that." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2019 Meng Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep. Grace Meng
Sept. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Hispanic Heritage Month is a strong reminder that our nation is enriched by our diverse histories and our common bonds. I wish you all a happy and wonderful Hispanic Heritage Month! ¡Felicitaciones!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2019 Tweet - "A @SyracuseU alum from my office just took this photo from the first sold out game at the Carrier Dome in more than two decades. An incredible showing from #OrangeNation. Let's go @CuseFootball!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Why are you putting @USAirForce readiness at risk to pay for your expensive, ineffective, vanity border wall? Enough. Stop the cuts." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Sponsors Legislation to Ensure Every Child Attending Public School is Vaccinated, Protecting the Health and Safety of Our Communities Rep. Joe Morelle
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "#WorldSepsisDay Sepsis is a potentially fatal medical emergency. Time matters. If you or a loved one suspects sepsis or has an infection that's not getting better, ask your doctor if you're at risk. Know the symptoms. Protect yourself & your family." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Remember this the next time @realDonaldTrump tries to claim he supports military readiness. Believe what they do. Not what they say." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Letter to Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Hon. Mac Thronberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Gillibrand, Cramer Lead Bipartisan Push To Honor Vietnam Veterans And Include U.S.S. Frank E. Evans Act In National Defense Bill Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cotton, Schumer, Gallagher, Gallego Urge DOD to Name Chinese Defense Companies in U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I have called for banning flavored e-cigarettes for a long time. It's past time that the FDA moves to take these kid-friendly products off the shelves. It's good that these public health questions have finally reached the administration." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense and Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Cisneros leads letter to DoD and DHS on non-citizen servicemembers seeking naturalization with Escobar and Carbajal Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "So proud of New York's Teacher of the Year, @MrsMurat. 24 years teaching history & government at Maine-Endwell Founding a food pantry for families Launching a digital citizenship course for students New York & @MECSDSpartans could not be more proud." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Wait. What!? You mean President @realDonaldTrump is suing to rip health care away from millions of Americans but doesn't have a plan for what happens if he succeeds? I'm shocked. SHOCKED. Believe what they do. Not what they say." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velazquez, Hearing on Utilization Management: Barriers to Care and Burdens on Small Medical Practices Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleges Demand Action, Answers on Deaths Related to E-Cigarettes Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Finkenauer Seeks to Expand Opportunity for Small Businesses in the Green Economy Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Today on September 11, we remember and honor those we lost 18 years ago and in the years since. We will #NeverForget." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "18 years ago, my city, our country, changed forever. In the span of a few hours, the towers fell, the Pentagon was hit, smoke rose from an empty field in Pennsylvania. This morning, I'll return to the floor with my Senate colleagues for a moment of silence in memory of 9/11." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Every year, we pause to remember 9/11. We mourn those we lost that day and in the days to come. And we recognize the resiliency of Americans & New Yorkers in one of our country's darkest moments. The Senate will recognize a moment of silence. #NeverForget" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Velazquez Aims to Reduce Burden of Utilization Management on Small Medical Practices Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I've been pushing for a ban on flavored e-cigs It's good that the toxic cloud of public health questions whirling around vaping and e-cig flavors has finally reached the White House The damage they are doing especially to kids is now an all-out epidemic" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "For our first responders, this anniversary of 9/11 carries additional significance. A few months ago, some of the heroes that day were here in Washington to celebrate the permanent reauthorization of the Victim Compensation Fund." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Recognizes 400th Anniversary of the First Recorded Forced Arrival of Enslaved African People Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats will again force a vote to terminate @realDonaldTrump's national emergency declaration. This is a chance to prevent him from stealing military funding from our states for an expensive, ineffective wall he promised Mexico would pay for." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019 Bank Service Company Examination Coordination Act of 2019 Rep. Gregory Meeks
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "400 years ago, the first enslaved Africans were forcibly taken from their homelands and landed in the Americas We must be willing to stare that history in the face, grapple with its consequences We must recognize the sins of the past, admit them, teach them, work to make amends" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you for telling your story, @nhannahjones. You're helping to shine light on our history, and the work we have left to do as we strive to perfect our union." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 House passes bipartisan bill to reduce harmful diesel pollution Rep. Paul Tonko
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for progress on the issues that President @realDonaldTrump ignored during his lost summer: Gun safety and election security Health care and infrastructure Making progress on appropriations And avoiding another government shutdown." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Following notice that Trump Administration will seize military construction funds to build border wall, Schumer, Gillibrand, and Maloney call on congress to limit president's ability to divert military funds to build a border wall Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump promised, and promised, and promised, and promised that Mexico would pay for his expensive, ineffective, vanity border wall. But now instead he's making military families and kids and communities and schools pay for it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you so much for working together on this, @PETA. Dangerous doors-off flights are not meant for social media enthusiasts & their innocent dogs. And now, FlyNYON should consider axing these dangerous doors-off flights altogether before more lives are lost." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Dangerous doors-off flights are meant for professional photographers--not social media enthusiasts & innocent dogs Now that FlyNYON says they'll do right by animals--they should consider the same for people and axe dangerous doors-off flights altogether before more lives are lost" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Why is President @realDonaldTrump taking from military families and schools and communities to pay for his expensive, ineffective border wall that he promised Mexico would pay for?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2019 Tweet - "This is a promotional video from the reckless FlyNYON to the tune of You Make My Dreams Come True. No dog's dream is to fly 1000 feet above the ground, doors dangerously off their helicopter, strapped into an uncomfortable harness, helicopter blades whirling loudly just above." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Schumer reveals: Dangerous chopper company--FlyNYON--Persists with brazen marketing campaign to bait more customers aboard by including new incentive to strap in your dog; despite death of five in similar flight, FlyNYON continues dangerous behavior; Schumer & Menendez demand Fed action Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 7, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump promised over and over that Mexico would pay for his expensive, ineffective border wall. So why is he now stealing from our military families and communities across the country? It's a slap in the face to the members of our armed forces." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell should vow to reverse ALL cuts to military schools & installations. He knows how bad Trump's policies are for Kentucky. He should join us to block all military construction funds being stolen nationwide for an ineffective border wall." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to James M. Foote, President and CEO of CSX Transportation - Following last month's terrifying incident of rock chunks raining down +140 feet from CSX trestle in Kingston, resulting in hospitalizations & totaled cars, Schumer calls on CSX to implement critical safety measures ASAP; senator urges CSX to install safety netting under trestle, to shield passerby from falling debris, restore safety and peace of mind in Ulster County Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 As students head back to school, Schumer rings the bell on intensifying teacher shortage in central New York that threatens to restrict schools & impede access to quality education; senator launches major two-pronged plan to boost teacher recruitment in Syracuse Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Following his major push at West Point, Schumer announces the release of the army's investigative report on privatized military housing conditions at bases like West Point; senator says report is a critical step in improving housing conditions for nation's heroes & their families" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 Amidst hurricane season & standing with worried stockade homeowners, Schumer announces flood insurance program reform bill he'll push to pass ASAP while waging fight to prevent critical program from lapsing in upstate NY this month Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Why are you gutting $3.6 billion in military construction funds for your expensive, ineffective border wall that you promised Mexico would pay for? This is a slap in the face to the members of our Armed Forces. Period." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "West Point started as an engineering school. What funding is @realDonaldTrump taking from West Point for the expensive, ineffective wall he promised Mexico would pay for? The new engineering center. It's a slap in the face to the Army." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 5, 2019 As students head back to school, Schumer rings the bell on intensifying teacher shortage in Rochester-Finger Lakes region threatening to restrict schools & impede access to quality education; senator launches major two-pronged plan to boost teacher recruitment in Monroe county Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Velázquez on Trump Plan to Steal DOD Funds from Puerto Rico to Pay for Border Wall Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Sundar Pichai, Google CEO - Blackburn to YouTube: Talented creators at risk of infringement Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Meng Issues Statement on Recommendation to Eliminate Gifted and Talented Programs in NYC Public Schools Rep. Grace Meng
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I am extremely excited for this year's #LumaFestival in Binghamton, and proud that upstate New York remains the host for the country's premier projection arts festival!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "There are few events I love more than the annual New York State Fair. Great food and great conversation with my fellow New Yorkers. It doesn't get much better." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand condemn Trump Administration's decision to redirect essential funding for military construction projects at West Point and across the United States to fund border wall Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman, House Armed Service Committee - 162 Bipartisan House Members Ask NDAA Conferees to Retain PFAS Provisions in Conference Bill Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle, Foodlink, and Community Partners Call on the President to Rescind Proposed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Change Rep. Joe Morelle
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "This half measure by the Trump administration isn't enough. The Trump administration must pledge to continue this critical protection for children and families being treated for serious illnesses like cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 At Lewis County general hospital, Schumer sounds alarm on devastating cuts to vital federal funding for rural hospitals expected this month; upstate NY hospitals stand to lose billions, risking access to doctors & life-saving services; senator calls on congress to kill the cuts ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Americans pay more for life-saving prescription drugs than any other country in the world. Why? Big Pharma puts profits over people. Americans know a racket when they see one. It's time for Congress to break it up." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today Defense Secretary Mark Esper notified me that the Department of Defense will reprogram $3.6 billion in funds appropriated for military construction projects, including at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, in order to build @realDonaldTrump 's misguided border wall." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 2, 2019 Tweet - "I am looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at the New York State Fair. Rain or shine!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin Demands Answers On Elimination Of Medical Deferred Action Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Aug. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Got a chance to drive over the new Kosciusko bridge yesterday. What was once a traffic nightmare is now a smooth, quick ride. @NYGovCuomo and @NYC_DOT did an amazing job using the federal investment to get the job done right!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Why would @realDonaldTrump target children and families being treated for serious illnesses like cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis? It's reckless to needlessly endanger these lives." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "I strongly urge the Republican led Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reject this policy that may raise electricity prices for 65 million homes and businesses, and lose thousands of jobs in the 13 states served by the nation's largest grid operator." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Schumer reveals: under-the-radar Fed decision against bees could sting north country, local Ag, food supply & local economy if not reversed; as honey bee population spirals, Schumer pushes Feds to step-up data collection of insect to help combat trend & keep local populations, biz & jobs buzzing Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Senate Democrats urge Republican-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to oppose proposal that could raise electricity prices for millions of Americans, jeopardize thousands of jobs, and dramatically increase carbon emissions Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Amidst hurricane season & standing with worried LI homeowners, Schumer debuts flood insurance program reform bill he'll push to pass ASAP while waging fight to prevent critical program from lapsing on LI in September Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Cokie Roberts's passing is a tremendous loss for her friends, her family, her profession, and her country. She was a pioneer who led the way for so many women in journalism who came after her." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump's Pentagon is right: This ineffective border wall is expensive." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Frank Pallone, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Hon. Greg Walden, Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Addressing primary care doctor needs Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to Mayor de Blasio - Brindisi Reveals: Rash Thinking by NYC Officials Could Spoil Thousands of AG Jobs Across Upstate, Including Our Area; Congressman Pushes to Prevent Ban on Kids' Milk Choices Before It's Too Late; Health is Moderation Not Bans Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "What Democrats are asking for is to make sure service members and their families are not paying the bill for an expensive, ineffective border wall--a wall that @realDonaldTrump promised Mexico would pay for." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, U.S Department of Homeland Security Acting Director - Meng Demands Answers From DHS About Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Border Rep.Grace Meng
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: @realDonaldTrump is RAIDING money from projects, including schools, that support military families and local economies to fund his border wall. The wall he promised Mexico would pay for. And the majority of @SenateGOP is A-OK with that." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 15, 2019 Meng Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep.Grace Meng
Sept. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Hispanic Heritage Month is a strong reminder that our nation is enriched by our diverse histories and our common bonds. I wish you all a happy and wonderful Hispanic Heritage Month! ¡Felicitaciones!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2019 Tweet - "A @SyracuseU alum from my office just took this photo from the first sold out game at the Carrier Dome in more than two decades. An incredible showing from #OrangeNation. Let's go @CuseFootball!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 14, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Why are you putting @USAirForce readiness at risk to pay for your expensive, ineffective, vanity border wall? Enough. Stop the cuts." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Sponsors Legislation to Ensure Every Child Attending Public School is Vaccinated, Protecting the Health and Safety of Our Communities Rep.Joe Morelle
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "#WorldSepsisDay Sepsis is a potentially fatal medical emergency. Time matters. If you or a loved one suspects sepsis or has an infection that's not getting better, ask your doctor if you're at risk. Know the symptoms. Protect yourself & your family." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Remember this the next time @realDonaldTrump tries to claim he supports military readiness. Believe what they do. Not what they say." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Letter to Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Hon. Mac Thronberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Gillibrand, Cramer Lead Bipartisan Push To Honor Vietnam Veterans And Include U.S.S. Frank E. Evans Act In National Defense Bill Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Cotton, Schumer, Gallagher, Gallego Urge DOD to Name Chinese Defense Companies in U.S. Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "I have called for banning flavored e-cigarettes for a long time. It's past time that the FDA moves to take these kid-friendly products off the shelves. It's good that these public health questions have finally reached the administration." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense and Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Cisneros leads letter to DoD and DHS on non-citizen servicemembers seeking naturalization with Escobar and Carbajal Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "So proud of New York's Teacher of the Year, @MrsMurat. 24 years teaching history & government at Maine-Endwell Founding a food pantry for families Launching a digital citizenship course for students New York & @MECSDSpartans could not be more proud." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Wait. What!? You mean President @realDonaldTrump is suing to rip health care away from millions of Americans but doesn't have a plan for what happens if he succeeds? I'm shocked. SHOCKED. Believe what they do. Not what they say." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Velazquez, Hearing on Utilization Management: Barriers to Care and Burdens on Small Medical Practices Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleges Demand Action, Answers on Deaths Related to E-Cigarettes Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Finkenauer Seeks to Expand Opportunity for Small Businesses in the Green Economy Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Today on September 11, we remember and honor those we lost 18 years ago and in the years since. We will #NeverForget." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "18 years ago, my city, our country, changed forever. In the span of a few hours, the towers fell, the Pentagon was hit, smoke rose from an empty field in Pennsylvania. This morning, I'll return to the floor with my Senate colleagues for a moment of silence in memory of 9/11." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Every year, we pause to remember 9/11. We mourn those we lost that day and in the days to come. And we recognize the resiliency of Americans & New Yorkers in one of our country's darkest moments. The Senate will recognize a moment of silence. #NeverForget" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Velazquez Aims to Reduce Burden of Utilization Management on Small Medical Practices Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I've been pushing for a ban on flavored e-cigs It's good that the toxic cloud of public health questions whirling around vaping and e-cig flavors has finally reached the White House The damage they are doing especially to kids is now an all-out epidemic" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "For our first responders, this anniversary of 9/11 carries additional significance. A few months ago, some of the heroes that day were here in Washington to celebrate the permanent reauthorization of the Victim Compensation Fund." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Recognizes 400th Anniversary of the First Recorded Forced Arrival of Enslaved African People Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats will again force a vote to terminate @realDonaldTrump's national emergency declaration. This is a chance to prevent him from stealing military funding from our states for an expensive, ineffective wall he promised Mexico would pay for." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019 Bank Service Company Examination Coordination Act of 2019 Rep.Gregory Meeks
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "400 years ago, the first enslaved Africans were forcibly taken from their homelands and landed in the Americas We must be willing to stare that history in the face, grapple with its consequences We must recognize the sins of the past, admit them, teach them, work to make amends" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you for telling your story, @nhannahjones. You're helping to shine light on our history, and the work we have left to do as we strive to perfect our union." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 House passes bipartisan bill to reduce harmful diesel pollution Rep.Paul Tonko
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for progress on the issues that President @realDonaldTrump ignored during his lost summer: Gun safety and election security Health care and infrastructure Making progress on appropriations And avoiding another government shutdown." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Following notice that Trump Administration will seize military construction funds to build border wall, Schumer, Gillibrand, and Maloney call on congress to limit president's ability to divert military funds to build a border wall Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump promised, and promised, and promised, and promised that Mexico would pay for his expensive, ineffective, vanity border wall. But now instead he's making military families and kids and communities and schools pay for it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you so much for working together on this, @PETA. Dangerous doors-off flights are not meant for social media enthusiasts & their innocent dogs. And now, FlyNYON should consider axing these dangerous doors-off flights altogether before more lives are lost." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Dangerous doors-off flights are meant for professional photographers--not social media enthusiasts & innocent dogs Now that FlyNYON says they'll do right by animals--they should consider the same for people and axe dangerous doors-off flights altogether before more lives are lost" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Why is President @realDonaldTrump taking from military families and schools and communities to pay for his expensive, ineffective border wall that he promised Mexico would pay for?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2019 Tweet - "This is a promotional video from the reckless FlyNYON to the tune of You Make My Dreams Come True. No dog's dream is to fly 1000 feet above the ground, doors dangerously off their helicopter, strapped into an uncomfortable harness, helicopter blades whirling loudly just above." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Schumer reveals: Dangerous chopper company--FlyNYON--Persists with brazen marketing campaign to bait more customers aboard by including new incentive to strap in your dog; despite death of five in similar flight, FlyNYON continues dangerous behavior; Schumer & Menendez demand Fed action Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 7, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump promised over and over that Mexico would pay for his expensive, ineffective border wall. So why is he now stealing from our military families and communities across the country? It's a slap in the face to the members of our armed forces." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Senator McConnell should vow to reverse ALL cuts to military schools & installations. He knows how bad Trump's policies are for Kentucky. He should join us to block all military construction funds being stolen nationwide for an ineffective border wall." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to James M. Foote, President and CEO of CSX Transportation - Following last month's terrifying incident of rock chunks raining down +140 feet from CSX trestle in Kingston, resulting in hospitalizations & totaled cars, Schumer calls on CSX to implement critical safety measures ASAP; senator urges CSX to install safety netting under trestle, to shield passerby from falling debris, restore safety and peace of mind in Ulster County Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 As students head back to school, Schumer rings the bell on intensifying teacher shortage in central New York that threatens to restrict schools & impede access to quality education; senator launches major two-pronged plan to boost teacher recruitment in Syracuse Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Following his major push at West Point, Schumer announces the release of the army's investigative report on privatized military housing conditions at bases like West Point; senator says report is a critical step in improving housing conditions for nation's heroes & their families" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 Amidst hurricane season & standing with worried stockade homeowners, Schumer announces flood insurance program reform bill he'll push to pass ASAP while waging fight to prevent critical program from lapsing in upstate NY this month Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Why are you gutting $3.6 billion in military construction funds for your expensive, ineffective border wall that you promised Mexico would pay for? This is a slap in the face to the members of our Armed Forces. Period." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "West Point started as an engineering school. What funding is @realDonaldTrump taking from West Point for the expensive, ineffective wall he promised Mexico would pay for? The new engineering center. It's a slap in the face to the Army." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 5, 2019 As students head back to school, Schumer rings the bell on intensifying teacher shortage in Rochester-Finger Lakes region threatening to restrict schools & impede access to quality education; senator launches major two-pronged plan to boost teacher recruitment in Monroe county Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Velázquez on Trump Plan to Steal DOD Funds from Puerto Rico to Pay for Border Wall Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Sundar Pichai, Google CEO - Blackburn to YouTube: Talented creators at risk of infringement Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Meng Issues Statement on Recommendation to Eliminate Gifted and Talented Programs in NYC Public Schools Rep.Grace Meng
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I am extremely excited for this year's #LumaFestival in Binghamton, and proud that upstate New York remains the host for the country's premier projection arts festival!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "There are few events I love more than the annual New York State Fair. Great food and great conversation with my fellow New Yorkers. It doesn't get much better." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 4, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand condemn Trump Administration's decision to redirect essential funding for military construction projects at West Point and across the United States to fund border wall Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman, House Armed Service Committee - 162 Bipartisan House Members Ask NDAA Conferees to Retain PFAS Provisions in Conference Bill Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle, Foodlink, and Community Partners Call on the President to Rescind Proposed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Change Rep.Joe Morelle
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "This half measure by the Trump administration isn't enough. The Trump administration must pledge to continue this critical protection for children and families being treated for serious illnesses like cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 At Lewis County general hospital, Schumer sounds alarm on devastating cuts to vital federal funding for rural hospitals expected this month; upstate NY hospitals stand to lose billions, risking access to doctors & life-saving services; senator calls on congress to kill the cuts ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Americans pay more for life-saving prescription drugs than any other country in the world. Why? Big Pharma puts profits over people. Americans know a racket when they see one. It's time for Congress to break it up." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Today Defense Secretary Mark Esper notified me that the Department of Defense will reprogram $3.6 billion in funds appropriated for military construction projects, including at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, in order to build @realDonaldTrump 's misguided border wall." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 2, 2019 Tweet - "I am looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at the New York State Fair. Rain or shine!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin Demands Answers On Elimination Of Medical Deferred Action Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Aug. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Got a chance to drive over the new Kosciusko bridge yesterday. What was once a traffic nightmare is now a smooth, quick ride. @NYGovCuomo and @NYC_DOT did an amazing job using the federal investment to get the job done right!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Why would @realDonaldTrump target children and families being treated for serious illnesses like cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis? It's reckless to needlessly endanger these lives." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "I strongly urge the Republican led Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reject this policy that may raise electricity prices for 65 million homes and businesses, and lose thousands of jobs in the 13 states served by the nation's largest grid operator." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Schumer reveals: under-the-radar Fed decision against bees could sting north country, local Ag, food supply & local economy if not reversed; as honey bee population spirals, Schumer pushes Feds to step-up data collection of insect to help combat trend & keep local populations, biz & jobs buzzing Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Senate Democrats urge Republican-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to oppose proposal that could raise electricity prices for millions of Americans, jeopardize thousands of jobs, and dramatically increase carbon emissions Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Aug. 28, 2019 Amidst hurricane season & standing with worried LI homeowners, Schumer debuts flood insurance program reform bill he'll push to pass ASAP while waging fight to prevent critical program from lapsing on LI in September Sen.Chuck Schumer
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