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Chuck Schumer's Public Statements on Issue: Veterans

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10/14/2022 Tweet - "This is good news: I pushed for action to right this wrong, and now the Biden administration is taking action to close a gap in benefits for surviving spouses of LGBTQ+ veterans."
07/31/2022 Tweet - "I'm standing with NY veterans to announce that despite the Senate GOP effort to prevent the PACT Act passing last week: There will be a new Senate vote this week. Our veterans who got sick from toxic exposure in the line of duty must get the health care they need and deserve."
07/25/2022 Tweet - "I just took the next step to move forward on the PACT Act in the Senate. This is the biggest expansion of Veteran Health Care benefits in decades and helps treat vets exposed to toxins in the line of duty."
06/15/2022 Tweet - "Since 9/11, nearly 3.5 million vets have been exposed to toxic burn pits in the line of duty But too many of them can't access the health care they need Today, the Senate is one step closer to passing the Honoring Our PACT Act--the largest veterans' health care bill in decades"
06/13/2022 Tweet - "Today, the Senate will move forward on the Honoring Our PACT Act that could benefit 3.5 million veterans suffering from illnesses from burn pit exposure in the line of duty. We will vote on this important bill to get our nation's heroes the health care and benefits they need."
05/30/2022 Tweet - "America will never forget those who laid down their lives fighting for our country. On Memorial Day and every day, we honor them and their families."
04/19/2022 Tweet - "I'm standing with NY veterans suffering from illness caused by toxic burn pit exposure who need the health care and benefits provided by the Honoring Our PACT Act. This Senate will vote on the #PACTAct to get our vets the quality health care they deserve."
03/29/2022 Tweet - "This Senate will vote on the Honoring Our PACT Act to finally get our veterans the healthcare and the benefits they need and deserve."
03/29/2022 Tweet - "I'm standing with @GillibrandNY , @RepRaulRuizMD , @JohnFeal2 , @JonStewart , and veterans advocates: Our vets who have illnesses from exposure to burn pits shouldn't have to fight for health care We will vote on the #PACTAct to finally get our veterans the healthcare they deserve"
03/29/2022 Tweet - "I stood with Hudson Valley veterans at the Castle Point VA Medical Center to tell the Department of Veterans Affairs: You can't close this VA without community input or a clear plan for the THOUSANDS OF VETERANS who use this facility for their healthcare We won't let it happen"
03/29/2022 Tweet - "The VA Department released an ill-reasoned report recommending the closure of two NYC VA Medical Centers We will not let these cherished providers close Our veterans fought for us and now we're fighting for them I am standing together with NYC veterans--we won't let this happen"
03/29/2022 Tweet - "TUNE IN: I'm joining @GillibrandNY, @RepRaulRuizMD, @JohnFeal2, @JonStewart , and veterans advocates to work for the Senate to pass the Honoring Our PACT Act and finally give our veterans the health care they deserve."
03/24/2022 Tweet - "The Senate this week passed the MAMMO for Veterans Act to expand veterans' access to breast cancer screening and lifesaving cancer care through the VA. Our veterans fought for us, and we'll never stop fighting for them."
03/24/2022 Tweet - "The Senate this week passed the MAMMO for Veterans Act to expand veterans' access to breast cancer screening and lifesaving cancer care through the VA. Our veterans fought for us, and we'll never stop fighting for them."
12/07/2021 Tweet - "80 years ago today, 2,403 Americans lost their lives and more were injured in the attack on Pearl Harbor. We remember them and their families. We owe a debt to them and to all who served and sacrificed for our country in World War II."
12/05/2021 Tweet - "Gil Hodges was a great Brooklyn Dodger, an original Met, a manager of the Mets. He was a Marine in WWII and fought in Tinian and Okinawa. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V. I've been pushing for him to be inducted to @BaseballHall , and tonight he finally is."
11/11/2021 Tweet - "New York City is honoring our heroes--our veterans, those we have lost, and their families--at the #VeteransDay Parade!"
11/11/2021 Tweet - "Le Roy Herbert Bunnell, Jr. is 95 years old. He's a WWII veteran who served our country proudly in the Battle of Okinawa. It was a true honor to meet with Le Roy today at @VANYHarbor alongside @EricAdamsForNYC . #VeteransDay"
11/11/2021 Tweet - "America will always be indebted to our veterans and their families for their service and their sacrifice. We will never stop fighting for them, and we will always be grateful. #VeteransDay"
11/11/2021 Tweet - "My dad, Abe, is 98 years old. He served our country proudly in the Pacific in WWII. And I'm thankful for all he's done for our country and our family. #VeteransDay"
11/09/2021 Tweet - "Max Cleland was the bold warrior with a big heart. Throughout his life, Max was dedicated to serving our country as a soldier in Vietnam, helping his fellow veterans as VA Administrator, and as a U.S. Senator. My thoughts are with Max Cleland's family and all who loved him."
05/10/2021 Tweet - "I took to @CrookedMedia with @CommonDefense and @VetMystique to discuss how student debt holds back millions of Americans--including veterans This crisis requires bold action With the flick of a pen, President Biden can #CancelStudentDebt Check it out:"
02/08/2021 Tweet - "The VA has one of the most sacred missions of any federal agency: To care for those who shall have borne the battle. Denis McDonough's decades of experience make him highly qualified for this job. I'm proud the Senate just confirmed him to serve as Pres. Biden's VA Secretary."
12/08/2020 Tweet - "I've been fighting for Vietnam vets @VVAmerica suffering from illnesses linked to Agent Orange I'm proud we expanded these critical health benefits in the bill the House just passed! Next up: Senate Pres. Trump is threatening to veto the benefits to protect Confederate traitors"
12/02/2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are reportedly trying to stop the Senate from helping veterans that have long suffered from exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. This is an affront to these veterans who bravely served our country. I will not stop fighting for them."
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