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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HAPPENING NOW: and leading Senate Committee Chairs are launching an initiative to advance national security and create new legislation to outcompete the Chinese Communist Party:
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NEWS: The Senate has confirmed two more of President Biden's highly qualified judicial nominees!
✔️ Michael Farbiarz to be US District Judge for the District of New Jersey
✔️ Robert Kirsch to be US District Judge for the District of New Jersey
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The GDC Board passed a resolution authorizing Hudson Yards Concrete-Casing 3 to move forward, allowing the project to move to construction, expected to begin 2023. Early work projects launching on both sides of Hudson River gatewayprogram.org/wp-content/upl
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If Republicans refuse to level with the American people about their Default on America (DOA) Act, Senate Democrats are more than happy to do it
The DOA Act is a direct assault on families
It would slash child care, weaken our economy, and cut hundreds of thousands of jobs
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Huge news! We have the support of the Majority Leader for bringing new federal funds to the Hudson River! The Long Island Sound and Great Lakes benefit from these funds - now it’s time for the nation’s most populated waterway to get in on the action! TY .
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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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Grateful and excited for the possibility of this new stream of funding!
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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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. was #SeenIn13!
Thank you, Majority Leader, for joining me at Jahn’s in Jackson Heights. I always appreciate the opportunity to catch up and talk shop.
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Last Sunday: A memorable NYC Greek Independence Day Parade. His Eminence Archbishop and Senate Majority Leader marching under torrential rain. (Photo )
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Get ready to make a splash! Alongside , 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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Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
We celebrate and honor the rich history, diverse cultures, and invaluable contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities!
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NEWS: Senate Democrats have now confirmed 120 judges under President Biden!
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The Senate has just confirmed Anthony Johnstone of Montana to serve a lifetime appointment as a Circuit Court judge for the 9th Circuit!
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We don't have the luxury to wait until June 1 to come together, pass a clean bill to avoid a default, and prevent catastrophic consequences for our economy and millions of families
Republicans can't allow right-wing extremism to hold our nation hostage
From and me:
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A true public servant, 's made meeting the needs of Marylanders his life’s work.
One of my dearest friends in the Senate, I always admire him for favoring substance over flash, digging deeply into issues, his ability to persuade others of the justice of his causes.
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I am proud of all I have done for Maryland. I have given my heart and soul to our great state, and I thank Marylanders for trusting me as your representative for all these years.
Thank you, Maryland.
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The House GOP didn’t hold a single hearing on what their newly released MAGA wish list would mean for the American people, so we’ll do it for them.
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Republicans are threatening default unless Democrats agree to massive spending cuts that will harm American families and businesses.
Why? Tune in on Thursday as @SenateBudget explores the oily agenda behind the Republicans’ Default on America Act.
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Speaker McCarthy has surrendered to the far-right extremist members of his caucus, and the Default on America (DOA) Act is their crown jewel.
Democrats will not allow it.
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Put plainly, Republicans’ Default on America (DOA) Act pushes us closer to default.
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Beginning this week, Senate Committees will begin to hold hearings to expose the true impact of the Republicans’ reckless Default on America (DOA) Act on everyday Americans.
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House Republicans sent a hard-right ransom note to the American people.
The Republicans’ Default on America Act (DOA) offers two choices:
Either default on the debt or default on America, forcing steep cuts to veterans, families, teachers, kids.
Democrats will not allow it.
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It’s #InternationalJazzDay & our very own Birdland Big Band is celebrating with who wrote & passed the bipartisan “Save our Stages” bill when the pandemic threatened to shutter the arts, and venues like ours across the nation.
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NY CREATES and the Albany NanoTech Complex are ready to support the National Semiconductor Technology Center. We couldn't agree more with - New York is perfectly positioned to hit the ground running.
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Latinas are the backbones of our familias y comunidades. Today, we thank for bringing the Equal Rights Amendment to a Senate vote, to enshrine equality for ALL women in the Constitution. #ERANow
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It was an honor to attend the ERA Vote in the Senate today. Thank you , , , for your continued support of equality.
Today wasn't the result we wanted, but we will continue the fight.
When we fight, we win!
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"Anyone who thinks the ERA isn't necessary at a time like this isn't paying attention to the terrible things happening in this country," said in a Senate speech on Tuesday. "We need the ERA more than ever, ever before."
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“We applaud Majority Leader for bringing this critical bipartisan resolution to a vote to eliminate any doubt that the Equal Rights Amendment is the 28th Amendment to the Constitution.
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Because we passed the infrastructure law:
The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program is helping more American households save on high-speed internet!
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It is my great honor to welcome President Yoon of the Republic of Korea to the U.S. Capitol.
Our partnership has made both our nations more prosperous and more intertwined than ever.
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Working families deserve access to affordable and high quality child care
That's why we’re reintroducing the Child Care for Working Families Act—a bill that supports universal preschool, ensures access for working families & guarantees child care workers get the pay they deserve
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