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Press releases from: May 2020

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Schumer Statement On Record High Unemployment In April
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TRANSCRIPT: On CNN’s Erin Burnett OutFront, Sen. Schumer Calls For Congress To Take Big, Bold Action Address Health And Economic Crises Caused By Coronavirus Pandemic; Schumer Also Condemns Trump-GOP Plan To Dismantle Health Care Law
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Following Recent Puerto Rico Earthquakes, Schumer, Rep. Velázquez Lead Democratic Lawmakers In Calling For FEMA Extension Of Incident Period
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In Letter To President Trump, Leader Schumer, Senator Murray, And Senate Dems Call Administration’s Testing Blueprint Insufficient, Insist Federal Government Must Release And Implement National Plan
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TRANSCRIPT: On MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Senator Schumer Says Trump Admin Must Immediately And Significantly Expand Coronavirus Testing And Contact Tracing As A Part of A National, Comprehensive Testing Strategy
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TRANSCRIPT: On MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show, Senator Schumer Says That Amid Pandemic, The Senate Should Be Working On Responding To Coronavirus—Not Confirming Right-Wing Judicial Nominees
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Schumer Statement On Reports The White House Is Blocking Coronavirus Task Force Members From Testifying Before Congress
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In New Letter To SBA Admin Carranza, Leader Schumer Demands Thorough Review Of Paycheck Protection Program Loans Made To Ashford Inc. And Its Subsidiaries; Schumer Says The Large, Publicly Traded Company May Be Exploiting Program At Expense Of Legitimate Small Businesses In Serious Need Of Support
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Schumer Statement On Upcoming Senate Coronavirus Oversight Hearings
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TRANSCRIPT: On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Schumer Says The Senate Must Focus On Oversight & The Trump Admin Must Develop A Detailed National Testing Strategy

Press releases from: April 2020

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Schumer Statement Condemning Trump Administration For Focusing On Bailing Out Big Oil Over Needed Support For Working Americans And State And Local Governments
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TRANSCRIPT: On Press Call, Schumer Discusses The Release Of New Senate Report Showing Disproportionate Impact Of The Coronavirus Pandemic On Communities Of Color
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Schumer Criticizes Trump Use Of DPA For Meatpacking Facilitates But Not For National Testing Strategy
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Schumer Statement On Senator McConnell’s Decision To Reconvene Senate To Confirm More Unqualified, Right-Wing Judges And Protect Big Businesses Over Workers
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TRANSCRIPT: On Press Call, Leader Schumer, Sens. Durbin And Menendez Highlight Role Of Immigrants On The Frontlines Of COVID-19 & Demand Protections For DACA/TPS Holders
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Senate Democratic Leaders Urge Sen. McConnell To Make Senate’s Focus COVID-19 Related Matters, Including Oversight Of Admin’s Response & Recently Passed Legislation – GOP-Led Senate Currently Has Zero Scheduled Legislative Or Committee Business Related To The Public Health & Economic Emergencies
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TRANSCRIPT: On Press Call With AFSCME, Leader Schumer Calls For Funding For State And Local Government Workers To Continue Providing Essential Services, Rebukes McConnell’s Attempt To Bankrupt States, Gut Needed Worker Protections, And Empower Corporations
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TRANSCRIPT: On MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Schumer Says Sen. McConnell & Senate GOP Must Immediately Begin Vigorous Oversight Hearings Of Trump Admin’s Response To COVID-19, Including On Testing And Small Business Lending Programs
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Senate Democrats Call On DeVos To Reverse Course And Allow DACA Students To Access Emergency Financial Aid Secured In CARES Act
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Schumer Calls On Sen. McConnell & Senate GOP To Immediately Begin Vigorous Oversight Hearings Of Trump Admin’s Response To COVID-19