| July 21, 2019
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Letter to Nicholas Calio, President of Airlines for America - Schumer Reveals: Emergency Medical Kits Aboard Airplanes Do Not Have to Stock Life-Saving Medicine--like that Found in Epipens; Since 2001, Airlines Have Successfully Lobbied Faa for A Pass; Senator Demands Airlines & Faa Reverse Course & Stock Planes with Epipens Because They Can Save the Lives of Kids & Adults During an Emergency
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 19, 2019
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Governor Cuomo Announces Ribbon Cutting for $17 Million Affordable Senior Development and Adult Day Care in Irondequoit
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| July 19, 2019
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Congressman Nadler Applauds Passage of Raise the Wage Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 18, 2019
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Velázquez Seeks Ban on Pesticide Linked to Parkinson's
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 18, 2019
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Tweet - "These "doors-off' helicopter tours of New York are NOT worth the risk and can put passengers in danger That's why I pushed for this investigation, and will keep demanding a culture of safety It's coming not a moment too soon, as these flights continue at deep summer discounts"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 18, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 18, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 18, 2019
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Tonko Votes to Increase Worker Paychecks
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| July 18, 2019
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Tweet - "BREAKING: Senator @GillibrandNY and I just secured a vote for our 9/11 first responders. These are our American heroes. And we'll never stop fighting for them. #Renew911VCF"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 18, 2019
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Tweet - "It is unacceptable that we're once again dealing with delays on legislation to help our 9/11 first responders. Period."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 18, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 17, 2019
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Higgins Joins Bipartisan Colleagues to Introduce NFIP Reauthorization and Reform Bill
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 17, 2019
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Gardner and Gillibrand Call for Vote on 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 17, 2019
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Stefanik Statement on House Passage of Intelligence Authorization Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 17, 2019
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Tweet - "Unreal @GillibrandNY & I just demanded to pass the bill for our 9/11 first responders But @RandPaul objected Why are Republicans holding this bill up? Our first responders who answered the call of duty on 9/11 shouldn't have to keep coming back here for Congress to finally act"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 16, 2019
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Menendez Leads Bipartisan, Comprehensive Flood Insurance Reform Bill
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 15, 2019
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Stefanik Cosponsors Sami's Law
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 15, 2019
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Tweet - "Not only did they rush to the towers on that fateful day to save others, the 9/11 first responders fought tirelessly for their brothers and sisters who got sick in the weeks and months and years to come. @SenateMajLdr McConnell: It's time to vote for our heroes. Immediately."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 15, 2019
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Tweet - "The 9/11 first responders are our American heroes. The Senate must honor them by passing the House bill to reauthorize the Victim Compensation Fund now. No more delays. No strings attached. #Renew911VCF"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 15, 2019
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Victim Compensation Fund
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 15, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Robert L. Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affiars - Gillibrand and Daines Demand No Further Delays for Blue Water Navy Veterans
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 15, 2019
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Tweet - "@SenateMajLdr McConnell: No games. These are our American heroes. It's time to give our 9/11 first responders a vote in the Senate NOW. #Renew911VCF"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 14, 2019
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Tweet - "Yesterday's blackout left 72,000 New Yorkers without power for hours. The @Energy Department must work with the State and City of New York to investigate. This type of massive blackout is entirely preventable with the right investments in our grid."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 12, 2019
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Reed, Brindisi, Stefanik Introduce Bill to Fix Bureaucratic Mess, Ensure Rural New York Hospitals Keep Their Doors Open
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| July 12, 2019
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Stefanik Releases Statement on FY2020 NDAA
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 12, 2019
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Following His +18 Month Advocacy & Visit to The Dilapidated Tracks, Schumer Announces Csx Has Finally Completed Long-Term Fixes to Dangerous Csx Crossings in New Windsor; Senator Says Repairs at Temple Hill Rd & Union Ave Crossings Will Reduce Accidents & Boost Safety on Major Roads
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 12, 2019
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Tonko Votes to Permanently Extend 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| July 12, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Votes to Honor 9/11 Victims and Heroes and Pass a Permanent Reauthorization of September 11 Th Victim Compensation Fund Act
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| July 12, 2019
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Tweet - "This was an overwhelming expression of bi-partisan support for our brave first responders and their families. @SenateMajLdr McConnell should put the house-passed bill on the senate floor for a vote ASAP & not let other Republicans push them to the back burner like the last time."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 12, 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 Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 12, 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 Act
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| July 12, 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 Act
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| July 12, 2019
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Nadler, Pelosi, Maloney, King and Advocates Celebrate House Passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 12, 2019
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Tweet - "Thousands of American lives were lost during two failed wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. ENOUGH. House Dems will not allow this administration to drag us into a catastrophic war with Iran."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| July 12, 2019
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Schumer Statement on Administration's Threat to Block Must-Pass Defense Bill Over Provisions to Shield Drinking Water from Toxic PFAs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 11, 2019
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Stefanik Introduces Access for Rural Communities Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 11, 2019
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Key Energy Subcommittee Advances Tonko Wind Energy Bill
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| July 11, 2019
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Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 3304, the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 11, 2019
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Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 3311, the Small Business Reorganization Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 11, 2019
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Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 2336, the Family Farmer Relief Act
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 11, 2019
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Meeks Passes Amendment Prohibiting Naming of DOD Assets After Confederacy
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Rep. Gregory Meeks
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| July 11, 2019
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Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump just promised to veto the House defense bill over protections against toxic chemical contamination in our drinking water. Didn't he just say that his administration's top priority is to have "the cleanest water on the planet'?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 11, 2019
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Cramer Joins Rosen, Rubio and Blumenthal to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund Holocaust Education In Schools
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| July 10, 2019
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Harris, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Bill to Provide People with Criminal Records A Fair Chance at Housing
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| July 9, 2019
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Menendez, Democrats Introduce Health Care Bill of Rights
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 9, 2019
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Tweet - "As soon as the House passes this bill, @SenateMajLdr McConnell should put it on the Senate floor. It's time to stand up for our 9/11 first responders. Now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 9, 2019
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Tweet - "President @realDonaldTrump doesn't believe in a free press. That's a danger to the very core our democracy."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 8, 2019
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Sponsors of Bill to Fully Fund & Make Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Announce Name Change to Honor Heroes
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 8, 2019
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Tweet - "What the #USWNT did was extraordinary, and they deserve to be compensated fairly. All women need to be compensated fairly. Period. And we ought to pay attention to this not just once every four years during the World Cup, but year-in and year-out."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 8, 2019
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Gardner, Sponsors of Bill to Fully Fund & Make Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Announce Name Change to Honor Heroes
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 8, 2019
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Schumer Reveals: As Rochester-Finger Lakes Region Faces a Crippling Shortage of Critical Lifesaving Bladder Cancer Drug, Careless & Conflicting Fed Policies Direct Doctors to Throw Away Unused Meds; Standing with Local Impacted Patients, Senator Calls on Feds to Coordinate Efforts to Ensure All Patients Get Their Vital Treatment ASAP
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 8, 2019
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U.S. Women's World Cup Victory
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 7, 2019
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Tweet - "We were sent to Congress to get things done. Not for the privileged few, but #ForThePeople. We can start by breaking up the pharmaceutical racket. And driving down the high price of life-saving prescription drugs, like Insulin. Let's. Do. This."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| July 3, 2019
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Letter to Carlos Cordeiro, U.S. Soccer President - Democratic Women's Caucus Leadership Demands Answers About Gender Discrimination and Unequal Pay for U.S. Women's National Soccer Team
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| July 3, 2019
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Reps Lieu, Stefanik, Langevin, Lamborn Introduce Bill to Develop Directed Energy Defense Technology with The United Kingdom
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| July 3, 2019
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On a Personal Phone Call With New CEO of Canopy Growth, Schumer Secures Commitment From New Leadership That 125M Investment in the Souther Tier Remains Unaffected; Senator Says Project Remains Untouched & Canopy Will Still Bring First-Ever Hemp Industrial Park & Hundreds of Jobs To Broome County
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 2, 2019
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Letter to Evelyn Martinez, Manager of FAA Airports District Office - With Overhead Airplane Noise Plaguing Communities Near Westchester County Airport, Gillibrand, Schumer, Lowey Call On Faa To Hold Public Meeting In Westchester
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 2, 2019
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Tweet - "55 years ago today, the Civil Rights Act was signed into law It was and is a critical piece of the fight against discrimination and for equality in America But that fight isn't over until we have true equality for all We'll keep fighting, and we'll keep marching until we do"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cassidy Presses for Access to Life-Saving Devices
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 1, 2019
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Letter to Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York - Nadler, Velázquez, Maloney Lead Letter Urging NYC Mayor Take Action to End Non-Essential Helicopter Flights
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| July 1, 2019
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Letter to Phyllis Fong, USDA Inspector General - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Puerto Rico Nutrition Funding Delay
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 1, 2019
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Matsui, Morelle, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Support Title IX, Gender Equity in Education
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| July 1, 2019
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Tweet - "New York hospitals must not be allowed to suffer because of their zip code. I'm leading every New York senator & congressperson in telling @CMSgov: These changes to how hospitals are being paid could cripple New York hospitals. That's unacceptable."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 1, 2019
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Cortez Masto, Colleagues Honor Anniversary of Title Ix, Landmark Civil Rights Law Prohibiting Discrimination in Education on The Basis of Sex
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 1, 2019
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Tweet - "Brand name & generic drugs are equally effective. Generics can cost approximately 85% less than brand name counterpart. So Big Pharma pays some generic companies not to compete. It's called PAY FOR DELAY. @HouseDemocrats will ban this outrageous practice #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| June 30, 2019
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Tweet - "With the spate of sicknesses & deaths of New Yorkers & Americans vacationing in the Dominican Republic: The federal government must double its efforts on getting to the bottom of things. ATF & more CDC experts should help the FBI with fact-finding. Now."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 28, 2019
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Letter to Steve Dickson, C/O of the Department of Transportation - As Helicopter and Airplane Noise Continue To Plague Long Island and Queens Communities, Schumer, Gillibrand Call on Nominee for FAA Administrator to Prioritize Reducing Aircraft Noise for New Yorkers before Senate Considers His Nomination
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 28, 2019
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Meng Statement on Voting Against Senate's Border Spending Bill
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| June 28, 2019
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Muprhy, Blumenthal & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Senate Resolution to Honor the 50 Th Anniversary of The Stonewall Uprising
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 27, 2019
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NDAA Bill Passes Senate with Brown's Fentanyl & North Korea Sanctions
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 27, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of the Department of Energy, Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting FEMA Administrator, Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB - Rep. Soto, Members Request Funds Disbursement to Rebuild Electrical Grid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| June 27, 2019
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Velázquez Presses USDA on Climate Research
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| June 27, 2019
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NBC Democratic Party Presidential Debate Day 2
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 27, 2019
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Letter to Daniel O'Day, CEO of Gilead Science Inc. - Committee Democrats Seek Documents From Gilead on HIV Prevention Drug
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| June 26, 2019
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Chairman Nadler Statement at a Hearing on Oversight of the U.S. Copyright Office
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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