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  1. 01.07.2016

    SCHUMER: NEW YORKERS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD NOT BE PREVENTED FROM RESIDING IN THEIR COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE CRITICAL SERVICES THEY NEED ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS; SENATOR PUSHES LEGISLATION THAT GIVES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THE OPTION TO LIVE AT HOME OR IN THE COMMUNITY & RECEIVE LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT WILL HELP THEM LEAD FULLER, MORE INDEPENDENT LIVES
    Wrong By Ensuring Services Are Provided to Any Individual Who is Found Eligible for Institutional Care to Receive Critical Services and Supports in the Setting of Their Choosing Schumer Bill Addresses...supports Specifically the legislation ensures that any individual who is found eligible for institutional care must also be given the option to receive the same necessary services and supports at home or in a...bill will help alleviate the emotional burden that family members are often faced with...

  2. 01.06.2016

    SCHUMER: ONONDAGA COUNTY HAS SECOND HIGHEST CASES OF INFANTS BORN DEPENDENT ON RX DRUGS & OPIOIDS IN UPSTATE NY – WITH NEW ANTI-DRUG RESOURCES IN JUST-PASSED BUDGET, SCHUMER URGES FEDS TO IMMEDIATELY DIRECT FUNDS TO ONONDAGA COUNTY SERVICE PROVIDERS – LIKE CROUSE HOSPITAL – TO ADDRESS THIS EPIDEMIC; NUMBER OF DRUG-DEPENDENT BABIES BORN AT CROUSE UP 100%
    Across CNY Schumer Joined by Pediatric Doctors Nurses Calls For an Federal Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA Funding to Be Used Specifically To Help Treat and Prevent Growing...drugs Schumer called on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA which is a part of the federal Department of Health and Human Services HHS to use its increase in federal dollars...support the appropriations bill recently allocated 47 million towards the Substance...

  3. 12.23.2015

    SCHUMER: DUTCHESS COUNTY HAS HIGHEST INCIDENCES OF INFANTS BORN DEPENDENT ON RX DRUGS & OPIOIDS – WITH NEW ANTI-DRUG RESOURCES IN JUST-PASSED BUDGET, SCHUMER URGES FEDS TO IMMEDIATELY DIRECT FUNDS TO DUTCHESS COUNTY TO ADDRESS THIS EPIDEMIC; NUMBER OF DRUG-DEPENDENT BABIES UP 1,000% IN DUTCHESS COUNTY ALONE OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS
    York State Schumer Joined by Pediatric Doctors Nurses Calls For an Federal Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA Funding to Be Used Specifically To Help Treat and Prevent Growing...drugs Schumer called on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA which is a part of the federal Department of Health and Humans Services HHS to use its increase in federal dollars...support the appropriations bill recently allocated 47 million towards the Substance...

  4. 12.17.2015

    SCHUMER ANNOUNCES JUST-UNVEILED OMNIBUS INCLUDES CRITICAL PROVISIONS THAT WILL HELP ELIMINATE UNFAIR DISPARITIES IN PUERTO RICO’S MEDICARE PROGRAM; WITH PUERTO RICO DANGLING ON THE ABYSS OF FISCAL MELTDOWN, SENATOR WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH FOR BIPARTISAN SOLUTIONS TO HELP PUERTO RICO ADDRESS DIRE ECONOMIC ISSUES
    2025 Omnibus Bill Also Provides Puerto Rico Hospitals With Bonus Payments If They Use Electronic Health Records Bonus Payments Under Medicare Are Already Provided to Hospitals in the States New Law Could...Over 10 Years Schumer Will Continue to Push for More Equitable Federal Funding for Puerto Rico s Health Care Programs Work to Give Puerto Rico Authority Access to Chapter 9 Bankruptcy Protections U S Senator...that negatively affect Puerto Rico hospitals Residents of Puerto Rico are American...

  5. 11.05.2015

    SCHUMER STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF SOMOS RALLY TO ADDRESS THE LOOOMING FINANCIAL AND HEALTH CARE CRISIS IN PUERTO RICO
    Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act S 1774 Three and a half million Americans in Puerto Rico are facing a dire economic crisis and a health care system on life support but in trying to address these crises Puerto...constantly getting the short end of the stick when it comes to health care reimbursements from the federal government Fair treatment for Americans in Puerto Rico and their families in all 50 states is long...sponsoring one to provide Puerto Rico with the same treatment U S states currently...

  6. 10.07.2015

    SCHUMER TO CO-SPONSOR RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER AS ‘FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH’; APPROXIMATELY 3.4 MILLION FILIPINO AMERICANS ARE SECOND LARGEST ASIAN AMERICAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER GROUP IN UNITED STATES AND CONTRIBUTE IMMENSELY TO THE NATION
    Filipino American Contributions Spanning First Recorded Presence in 1587 to Present Day Schumer It is Fitting and Just to Recognize the Rich History and Numerous Contributions of the Filipino Americans In The...legislation to recognize October as Filipino American History Month The legislation recognizes the numerous contributions of Filipino Americans to American culture and society Specifically this bi partisan...partisan legislation establishes Filipino American History Month as a time to...

  7. 06.12.2015

    SCHUMER SAYS LYME-CARRYING TICKS ARE NOW BLANKETING ONTARIO, WITH DISEASE RATES RISING OVER 161% SINCE 2007; SCHUMER BILL WOULD LAUNCH A NATIONAL RESPONSE TO SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCE HEALTH OFFICIALS’S ABILITY TO STOP THE SPREAD OF THIS HORRIBLE DISEASE
    treat the disease as well as launch a national response to significantly enhance the Department of Health and Human Services HHS ability to stop the spread of Lyme disease and other tick borne illnesses...area where it is a new and growing threat We should be able to enjoy summer without fearing for our health and the safety of our children and ourselves Schumer said that while the start of the summer season...residents The Center for Disease Control and Prevention CDC reported in August 2013...

  8. 06.12.2015

    SCHUMER SAYS LYME-CARRYING TICKS ARE NOW BLANKETING OSWEGO, WITH DISEASE RATES RISING OVER 1000% SINCE 2009; SCHUMER BILL WOULD LAUNCH A NATIONAL RESPONSE TO SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCE HEALTH OFFICIALS’ ABILITY TO STOP THE SPREAD OF THIS HORRIBLE DISEASE
    treat the disease as well as launch a national response to significantly enhance the Department of Health and Human Services HHS ability to stop the spread of Lyme disease and other tick borne illnesses...areas where it is a new and growing threat We should be able to enjoy summer without fearing for our health and the safety of our children and ourselves Schumer said that while the start of the summer season...residents The Center for Disease Control and Prevention CDC reported in August 2013...

  9. 06.10.2015

    SCHUMER SAYS UPSTATE NY TRAUMA CENTERS ARE DESPERATELY IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL RESOURCES; SEVERELY INJURED PATIENTS MUST OFTEN BE TRANSPORTED TO LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTERS THAT ARE EXPENSIVE TO MAINTAIN, OR THEY RECEIVE CARE AT LOWER LEVEL TRAUMA CENTERS, WHICH ARE OFTEN LIMITED BY AVAILABLE RESOURCES – SCHUMER BILL WOULD ENSURE THAT ALL LEVELS OF TRAUMA CENTERS HAVE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO STABILIZE PATIENTS IN EMERGENCIES
    Traumatic Injury Is The Leading Cause Of Death For Americans Under The Age Of 44 Yet Our Current Trauma Care System Remains Underfunded Nationwide Upstate NY Has 14 Trauma Centers 6 of Which Are Level...Trauma Centers But Limited Number Upstate Schumer Says Centers Need More Resources To Deliver the Best Care In Capital Region There is 1 Trauma Center In Central NY 2 In Western NY 1 In Rochester Finger Lakes...is the leading cause of death for Americans under 44 and argued that additional...

  10. 02.02.2015

    SCHUMER URGES SENATE COLLEAGUES TO PASS MOMENTOUS LEGISLATION TOMORROW THAT WOULD IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH CARE & SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS
    Schumer Says Effort Would Help 1 Million NYS Veterans Get Access To Better Care Bill Has Already Passed The House of Representatives Senate is Last Remaining Hurdle Schumer We Must Do All We Can To Bring...Schumer today urged his Senate colleagues to pass bipartisan legislation aimed at improving mental health care and suicide prevention resources for America s veterans including approximately one million veterans...veterans living in New York State The bill called The Clay Hunt Suicide...