| Aug. 28, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "Our bridges, roads, tunnels, airports and mass transit systems are crumbling. But this guy fantasizes about purchasing Greenland. @HouseDemocrats have an idea. Repair America's infrastructure. And create 16 million good-paying jobs #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Aug. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "Court rules Big Pharma unleashed opioid epidemic on America. They conspired to push doctors to unnecessarily prescribe highly addictive drugs. Millions of lives ruined. So-called law and order types promote rule of law. Where are they now that kingpin appears to be Pharma?"
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Aug. 26, 2019
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Tweet - " There are seven thousand estimated rare diseases or cancers. Approximately 30,000 Americans are afflicted. Drug companies often charge millions for access to life-changing medication. It's time to END THIS RACKET. #ForThePeople"
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Aug. 25, 2019
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Tweet - "One year after his passing, I'm thinking about Senator John McCain and his family today. His dedication to his country and the military were unsurpassed. And he was never afraid to speak truth to power."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Waters and 101 Members Blast CFPB Giveaways to Predatory Payday Lenders
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| Aug. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "A classic Russian cover up. No one knows the potential health and environmental risks to Russia or the world. Putin must come clean. @realDonaldTrump must demand answers from Putin, and certainly shouldn't be attempting to welcome Putin back to the G7."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump: Gutting healthcare for millions of Americans is not "fun." This is unacceptable. Democrats will continue to fight to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 22, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Rep. Soto Lead Bicameral Letter Requesting HUD to Immediately Publish Disaster Recovery Funds Disbursement Requirements for Puerto Rico and U.S.VI
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services, Letter to the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services - Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Call to Ban Low-Yield Nuclear Missiles Deployment and Extend New START Treaty in Final Defense Authorization Bill
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Deficit is skyrocketing out of control. The stock market is shaky. Economic growth is sluggish. #TrumpRecession may be on the horizon. We need a real infrastructure investment #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| Aug. 15, 2019
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With federal funding for Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor at risk, Gillibrand, Schumer, Tonko, Higgins, Morelle, Delgado push to extend canalway's funding cap in must-pass national defense bill
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| Aug. 15, 2019
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Letter to Dan Elwell, Acting Administrator of Federal Aviation Administration - Meng, Schumer, and Gillibrand Call on FAA to Increase Transparency of Public Meetings on Nextgen
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Aug. 14, 2019
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Stefanik Introduces Renewable Electricity Tax Credit Equalization Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2019
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Congressman Morelle takes action to fight back against climate change and protect our planet for future generations
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Aug. 13, 2019
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Representatives Adriano Espaillat and Dwight Evans Introduce the No Funding for Confederate Symbols Act
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency - Schumer: Growth of Flourishing CNY Industrial Hemp Industry Being Hindered by Lack of Access to Traditional Financial Services on Recently-Legalized Crop; Senator Urges Feds to Issue New Guidance to Assure Financial Institutions of Hemp Legality ASAP, to Better Harvest Potential of Versatile Crop For CNY Farmers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 11, 2019
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Governor Cuomo Announces Grand Opening of the Juan Pablo Duarte Foundation Community Space in Washington Heights
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Aug. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - With federal funding for Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor at risk, Gillibrand, Schumer, Tonko, Higgins, Morelle, Delgado push to extend canalway's funding cap in must-pass national defense bill
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Aug. 9, 2019
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Tweet - "Very happy to to hear the @USACEHQ will begin construction on Hamburg's Athol Springs break wall in October. Ice free cars, as well as a safer and easier commute for all, are right around the corner."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 8, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Urge Trump Administration to Reject $100 Billion Tax Cut for Wealthy
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2019
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Letter to Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Leahy Joins Senator Blumenthal And Four Others In Demanding That FDA Direct Sunscreen Makers To Clearly And Accurately Inform Consumers About Their Products
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Rep. Lynch And Quiet Skies Caucus Colleagues Request A Meeting With New FAA Administrator Regarding Airplane Noise
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2019
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Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Authorizing Stop-Arm Cameras on School Buses to Ensure Student Safety
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Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education in the Department of Education - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge Secretary Devos to Fulfill Her Responsibility and Help Students Impacted by Sudden Closures of For-Profit Colleges
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Baldwin, Rubio Lead 86 Senators in Calling on Secretary Pompeo to Urge Poland to Support Restitution for Holocaust Victims and their Families
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Stefanik Statement on El Paso & Dayton Shootings, President Trump's Address
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Aug. 3, 2019
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Meng Statement on Trump Administration Terminating Family Reunification Programs for Haitians and Filipino World War II Veterans
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Aug. 2, 2019
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Delgado Bill to Aid Family Farmers Passes Both Chambers of Congress, Goes to President for Signature
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Aug. 2, 2019
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Governor Cuomo Announces $206 Million in New Freight-Related Projects Statewide
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Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
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| Aug. 2, 2019
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Udall, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Health Care Access for Native American Veterans
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Aug. 2, 2019
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Schumer Announces Kick-Off of Brand New and Nation's only Industrial Hemp Seed Bank Located at Cornell; Senator Fought Tirelessly to Secure $500 K in Fed Funding for Facility in 2019 Budget, Today Says Seeds--And Profits--will Soon Be Ready to Harvest
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand"
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand"
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat, Senator Edward J. Markey Introduce the Jumpstart on College Act
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Velázquez Seeks Resources for Veteran Survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Acting Secretary of The Army - with Quality & Health Questions Plaguing Private Housing at Ny Bases Like West Point, Schumer Launches Multi-Tiered Effort to Clean up Conditions for Our Troops & Their Families and Immediately Increase Oversight & Regulations; Senator Says Nation's Heroes Deserve Best Housing Possible
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 31, 2019
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Letter to Richard Fairbank, CEO of Capital One Financial Corp. - Velázquez Pens Letter to Capital One in Wake of Small Business Data Hack
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 31, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sarbanes Urges Trump EPA to Reverse Polluter-Friendly Policies and Clean Up Coal Ash Groundwater Contamination
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| July 31, 2019
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Meng Introduces Legislation to Study Creation of AAPI Museum
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| July 30, 2019
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Wasserman Schultz Introduces the TIME for Holocaust Survivors Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| July 30, 2019
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Commission to Study the Potential Creation of A National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| July 30, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Raskin Seeks Full Explanation of DHS Policy of Family Separations Based on "communicable Diseases"
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 29, 2019
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Tweet - "It has been a long struggle for our 9/11 first responders. But because of the courage of the many who joined the cause, the memory of people like James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, Luis Alvarez, and so many others will live on in this law."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 29, 2019
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Gillibrand Announces "Resilient Highways Act" to Give New York State and States Across the Country More Flexibility to Use Federal Funding to Protect Bridges and Highways from Sea Level Rise, Extreme Weather, and Climate Change
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 29, 2019
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Tweet - "Finally, nothing can get in the way of our first responders getting the help they are due and they very much need with the bill to permanently reauthorize the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund becoming law today."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 29, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - New Democrat Coalition letter urges president to prioritize bipartisan infrastructure legislation
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| July 27, 2019
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Tweet - "BIG: Democrats on the Finance Committee voted to let Medicare negotiate for better drug prices. But Republican opposition forced the amendment to fail even though 95% of Americans support this! I won't stop fighting for this. We must side with patients, not big pharma."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 26, 2019
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Buchanan, Suozzi Introduce Bill to Promote Charitable Donations
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| July 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congresswoman Lee, Pro-Choice Caucus Leaders, and 146 House Members Urge Administration to Immediately Reverse Decision to Withdraw Funding from UNFPA
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| July 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Democrats Call for Reversal of Trump Administration's Gag Rule
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 26, 2019
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Tweet - "This is a huge win for consumers. It means progress towards cleaner air and more clean cars. When will @realDonaldTrump understand that Americans want less air pollution and more clean cars? Thanks to @SenatorCarper for helping broker the deal."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 26, 2019
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Letter to Gregory Russ, Incoming Chair and CEO of the New York City Housing Authority - Clarke Authors Letter to NYCHA to Require Action for Resident Safety and Accountability
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| July 25, 2019
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Tonko Votes to End Robocalls and Abusive Telephone Scams
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| July 25, 2019
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Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on President Trump's Proposal to Cut Snap Benefits
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| July 25, 2019
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Finkenauer Looks to Expand Resources for Next Generation of Farmers
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| July 25, 2019
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Cortez Masto introduces Renewable Energy Extension Act
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Democrats on the Finance Committee just voted to let Medicare negotiate for better drug prices. But Republican opposition forced the amendment to fail. I won't stop fighting for this. 95% of Americans support this. It's time to side with patients, not big pharma."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 25, 2019
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Reps. Pressley, Clarke & Tlaib Announce Bill Banning Facial Recognition in Public Housing
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| July 24, 2019
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Tonko Clean Energy Innovation Bills Advance Out of Committee
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| July 24, 2019
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Velázquez Bill Would Aid Vets Suffering Hearing Damage
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 24, 2019
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Top Democrats file Amicus Brief opposing the unlawful expansion of junk insurance plans
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ...
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| July 24, 2019
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Tweet - "We're sending the permanent reauthorization of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund to President @realDonaldTrump. This is for our American heroes. It's time for him to sign it."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 24, 2019
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Tweet - "The Senate passed a permanent reauthorization of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund It was a bittersweet moment too long in coming The memories of recently departed firefighters and detectives and construction workers who succumbed to 9/11-related illnesses hung over all of us"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 24, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, we're thinking of all of the brave Americans who rushed into danger. The Senate and the House have now passed a permanent reauthorization of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Now it's time for President @realDonaldTrump to sign it."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Democrats To Sec. DeVos: Parents Must Know When Seclusion And Restraint Occurs
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| July 23, 2019
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Meng Introduces Community College Student Success Act
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| July 23, 2019
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Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 23, 2019
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Tweet - "In a short time, the Senate will vote on and pass a permanent reauthorization of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Speaking here on the Senate floor, I cannot do justice to the years upon years of work by the first responders, labor leaders, & advocates that led to this moment"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 23, 2019
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Victim Compensation Fund
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Incredible to see this moment. One of our 9/11 first responders, John Feal, embracing Jon Stewart just after the Senate vote. I'm so proud the struggle of nearly two decades to get these brave men and women what they deserve is--hopefully, finally--complete. They are our heroes."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, the Senate will vote to permanently reauthorize the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. These men and women, many of them sick, some of them gravely so, won't have to return to Congress anymore to fight for the compensation that should always have been given."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 22, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Votes on Long-Overdue Pay Raise for Up to 33 Million Workers
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| July 22, 2019
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Tweet - "Emergency kits on airplanes don't have to stock life-saving medicine like EpiPens Airlines have lobbied FAA for a pass since 2001 But with allergies on the uptick, FAA has to reverse course to help save kids & adults in emergencies https://nypost.com/2019/07/21/schumer-calls-on-faa-to-require-epipens-in-flights-medical-kits
with @RealDoctorMike"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 22, 2019
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Following Severe Uptick of Suicide Deaths in Central Ny & Nationwide, Schumer Launches Three-Pronged Plan to Combat the Devastating Trend; Pointing to The Highest Suicide Rate in Decades, Schumer Says All-Hands-On-Deck Are Needed to Reach More People in Pain & Save Precious Lives
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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