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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Apr 8, 2025

on Social Security, a few days ago, Vice President JD Vance claimed that 40 percent of people calling to get their Social Security ``are committing fraud''--40 percent. First, it was Elon Musk calling Social Security a Ponzi scheme. Then…

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Apr 8, 2025

now on the budget, we are not even 100 days into Donald Trump's second term, and his Presidency is already a dumpster fire. His tariffs were one of the largest tax hikes on American families in half a century since the Vietnam war. His…

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Apr 8, 2025

I would like to begin by reading a quote from Bill Ackman, the billionaire well known for his support of Donald Trump. He said: We are headed for a self-induced, economic nuclear winter, and we should start hunkering down. Preston…

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Jerry Nadler
@jerrynadler· Democratic · NY· Apr 8, 2025

The Trump administration is the most lawless in American history. That is why so many of his policies are being blocked through nationwide injunctions. Republicans see this as evidence of some liberal plot among the judiciary, but the…

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Dan Goldman
@dangoldman· Democratic · NY· Apr 8, 2025

I thank the ranking member for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to this bill, which is simply an attempt by House Republicans to intimidate judges who issue rulings that they simply don't like. My colleagues concede that…

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Apr 7, 2025

that is the third thing I want to talk about, the Republican billionaire tax breaks. In less than 3 months, Donald Trump has unleashed more chaos upon the American people than any previous President. His tariffs have hit families with the…

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Apr 7, 2025

make no mistake about it, Donald Trump is teeing up a nationwide recession. Less than a week after Donald Trump started the largest, dumbest trade war in American history, all the signs say America is heading toward calamity. A report by…

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Apr 7, 2025

on Social Security, while markets plunge and retirement accounts reel from Donald Trump's tariffs, Elon Musk and DOGE are taking a blowtorch to Social Security. This morning, the Washington Post reported that the Social Security website is…

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George Latimer
@georgelatimer· NY· Apr 7, 2025

Yesterday in Mount Vernon, New York, a packed congregation came together to honor the 50th pastoral anniversary for Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, the senior pastor of the largest African-American church in my home county, Grace Baptist…

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Sonia Sotomayor
@soniasotomayor· NY· Apr 7, 2025

individuals who are unable to secure counsel, or who cannot timely appeal an adverse judgment rendered by a habeas court, face the prospect of removal directly into the perilous conditions of El Salvador’s [Center for Terrorism…

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Yvette Clarke
@yvetteclarke· Democratic · NY· Apr 7, 2025

Let me first start by thanking Jennifer McClellan of Virginia and Jim Clyburn of South Carolina for anchoring this evening's Special Order hour on behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus. I rise on this day in opposition to President…

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Hakeem Jeffries
@hakeemjeffries· Democratic · NY· Apr 6, 2025

Trump and House Republicans are crashing the economy, raising your cost of living, and driving us toward a recession.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Apr 4, 2025

A ``yes'' vote means a recession, folks. Vote on Amendment No. 1884 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question now occurs on adoption of the amendment.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Apr 4, 2025

Republicans, in essence, want to pretend like their trillion dollar tax cuts are free — like magic.

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Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Apr 4, 2025

I’m proud I’ve always stood for consistency and universal human rights.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Apr 4, 2025

He’s channeling the emotions so many are feeling.

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