The United States’ first-ever default would be catastrophic for the American people and our nation’s future. It would:
—Crash the economy
—Increase costs
—Kill jobs
Speaker McCarthy: Take default off the table.
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A busy day in 🇺🇸Congress with UNHCR goodwill ambassador Cate Blanchett! It is vital that US leadership in global refugee responses stays strong. Grateful to Majority Leader , , and Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Rep .
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We appreciated the chance to meet with and partner with to discuss the importance of lifting the voices of protesters in Iran and bringing accountability to the regime. #WomanLifeFreedom
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A new National Science Foundation grant will connect University, industry, and business partners to grow the region’s laser workforce
Special thanks to , , , and for their support for this program and project
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The Senate Commerce Committee has moved forward on the Railway Safety Act—a significant step forward in improving rail safety across the country and helping to avoid accidents like East Palestine.
I look forward to bringing it to the floor as soon as possible.
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Senate advanced PBM & generic drug pricing reform
Democrats are committed to further reducing prescription drug costs for all Americans, including capping insulin costs at $35 per month for all Americans
Today, Congress took a major step forward in that direction
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The Biden admin's taken a bold step forward and made our future brighter and air cleaner for generations to come.
The EPA’s Clean Air Act Rule would prevent premature deaths, reduce the number of lost workdays, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
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Today, the Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on the SAFE Banking Act.
We’re working to include improvements like the HOPE Act to support expungement of cannabis records.
My statement with and :
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., , and I have long said that Rochester’s world-class academic institutions—like —put us in a strong position to lead America in innovation.
This investment is further proof of the extraordinary work our community is doing!
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Dr. Gupta's ambassadorship is a win for #womensrights and #genderequity! Thank you to Senators for making the world better with the leadership of . Read more from Mike Beard & Sia Nowrojee… Show more
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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown, and Congressman Brian Higgins visited Viridi today to announce millions in investment through the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Guarantee Program.
#energy #cleanenergy #manufacturing #jobs
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NEW: The Senate has taken the next step to move forward on the nomination of Bradley Garcia to serve as a Circuit Court Judge for the DC Circuit—one of the most important federal courts in the country!
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Our hearts are with the City of Good Neighbors:
Buffalo, New York.
One year ago on May 14 in a predominantly Black neighborhood, 10 lives were cut short in the worst shooting in Buffalo history.
We remember them, and we will continue working to end gun violence.
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Revolting.
White nationalism has no place in our armed forces, and no place in American society.
GOP Senator Tuberville needs to state unequivocally that white nationalism is un-American, and drop his destructive holds on our senior military leaders.
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Donald Trump is demanding Republicans “do a default” if they can't enact their hard right agenda.
That would cause tens of millions of Americans to suffer.
Democrats will stand up for the American people.
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As many know, the Democratic Senate Caucus will hold a meeting this afternoon on gun violence. Just had the honor of a meeting with and on my beliefs for what should be done to stop #AmericanCarnage. This will be the voting issue of our time in 24.
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With the June 1st deadline 21 days away:
The most important thing Speaker McCarthy can do to protect the wellbeing of Americans is to say, loud and clear, that default is off the table.
Instead, he continues to drive the country towards disaster by taking default hostage.
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I’ve pushed FDA for years on this issue.
And today, this is a big step in the right direction to correct this misguided policy and allow more gay and bisexual men to donate blood.
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New Yorkers are at their best when they face steep challenges. The have been doubted all year—and come through. Excited for tonight at The Garden. Let's Go Knicks!
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It's important to recognize the impact a default could have on the millions of veterans who rely on government assistance. We must take action to prevent this and support those who have bravely served our country.
explains the impact.
#RepublicansDefaultOnVets
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This bill will not become law.
Republicans want to rip away this critical relief away from working families, teachers, public servants, veterans, and more.
Democrats stand with the American people.
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Congratulations to Livingston County as they break ground on their ReConnect project & work to narrow the digital divide in their community! Thanks again , for being our partners!
Learn more about 's ReConnect program here: usda.gov/ReConnect
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MAGA Republicans want to undo our legislation to invest in America, advance energy security, and reduce the deficit—while making cuts to veterans’ health care and abandoning our seniors and working families
That's the agenda Speaker McCarthy thinks is worth threatening default
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Here’s what Lloyd Austin told , , and me in his new letter:
GOP Sen. Tuberville's holds on promotions of senior military officers poses a “clear risk” to our military readiness and directly impact and hurt military families.
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If anyone wonders what the biggest problem for avoiding default right now is:
It is Speaker McCarthy insisting he’ll exploit default to push a hard right agenda.
Speaker McCarthy: Take the needless threat of default off the table.
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The Senate unanimously passed a bill to require FAA to look into resiliency and cybersecurity of the NOTAM system.
Nobody wants a repeat of the chaos and delay at airports back in January when this system went down.
This bill will get the FAA to take a hard look at its systems.
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Today at the White House, Speaker McCarthy refused to take default off the table.
President Biden said he would.
Leader Jeffries said he would.
I said I would.
But Speaker McCarthy instead gave us a plan to take default hostage.
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I was proud to join & at Viridi Parente on Buffalo’s East Side to push for major federal investment at the old American Axle plant
Viridi’s cutting edge tech has created 100+ jobs with hundreds more to come, with federal support I’m fighting for
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Special to receive award in New York and meeting Senator Chuck Schumer and Mayor Eric Adams.
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The news of this latest mass shooting in Texas is horrifying
We pray for the victims, the survivors, their families, and the community, and thank the first responders
We must keep working to end gun violence in America
We must keep working for stronger gun safety legislation
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As inflation recedes, job numbers hold strong—including in manufacturing—and the Biden economy continues to grow!
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This week, the Senate confirmed seven highly qualified and diverse judicial nominees to lifetime appointments on the federal bench.
We will keep going!
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7 former Secretaries of Defense from Republican and Democratic administrations are not mincing words:
They’re saying GOP Senator Tuberville’s blanket holds on the nominations of senior military leaders are “harming military readiness and risks damaging US national security”
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The WH is meeting with CEOs of 4 top AI developers
It's one of the most pressing policy issues
My staff & I have met recently on this with close to 100 CEOs, academics, and more and will continue to
The WH’s engagement is incredibly important—there’s a lot of work to be done
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Since the GOP refuses to level with America, are exposing how the Default on America (DOA) Act will crash the economy, raise costs, and kill good paying jobs
Republicans’ DOA Act has nothing to do with averting default and everything to do with the hard-right agenda
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We're launching a new initiative to build on our work to advance national security and create legislation to outcompete the Chinese Government:
—Create American jobs
—Strengthen U.S. manufacturing and innovation
—Safeguard the security of our allies
—Secure our global leadership
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The next generation deserves access to our clean, beautiful rivers and waterways. This investment would go a long way to ensure that this remains a reality.
I am thankful that and are working to protect and restore the natural wonder of the Hudson.
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Get ready to make a splash! Alongside @GillibrandNY, I'm reintroducing the NY-NJ Watershed Protection Act to keep our rivers flowing and communities thriving. With $20M annually for new restoration, this bill is a stream come true for the Hudson, Mohawk, and Raritan Rivers!
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Speaker McCarthy is giving Americans two options:
Default on the debt, or default on the country with cuts to seniors, vets, first responders, cancer research
That's the future the House GOP has made more likely by passing the Default On America (DOA) Act
We will not allow it
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NEW—The Senate’s building on the progress of the CHIPS & Science Act and infrastructure law to outcompete the Chinese Government
We'll keep investing in our workforce and the development of advanced technologies to preserve America’s global leadership in the 21st century
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CONFIRMED: Bronx-born & Brooklyn resident Orelia Merchant to serve as District Judge for EDNY!
Through her work at the EPA and helping families devastated by Hurricane Sandy—she's dedicated herself to serving her community.
I was so proud to recommend her to .
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