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Chuck Schumer

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Chuck Schumer is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from New York since 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held the position of Senate Majority Leader since January 2021, making him one of the most prominent figures in the U.S. Senate. Schumer previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 1999, representing New York's 9th congressional district. Throughout his career, he has focused on issues such as healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development, often advocating for policies that benefit working families and promote social justice.

Jul 16, 2009

Challenging China over its unfair trade practices is not just necessary for the future of U.S. manufacturing jobs, however--it is also critical for the world economy.

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Jul 16, 2009

We need a fundamental reexamination of our relationship with China.

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Jul 16, 2009

The Administration and Congress should, I believe, immediately move away from our decades of misguided trade policies and demand trade agreements that have meaningful labor and environmental standards and forbid illegal subsidies and…

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Jul 15, 2009

Nobody wins, obviously, when a bank has to sell a house at auction for less than it would get it if simply were refinanced.

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Jul 15, 2009

But what are they doing differently? That is my question.

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Jul 15, 2009

Foreclosure is not an abstract concept. It's very real pain for American families.

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Jul 15, 2009

Most people in foreclosures work hard and play by the rules.

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Jul 15, 2009

Are the other banks sort of ignoring reality here?

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Jul 15, 2009

Foreclosure is not an abstract concept. It is a very real pain for American families.

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Jul 15, 2009

Nobody wins when a home is foreclosed upon.

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