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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.

Apr 28, 2009

Last week, President Obama announced a new initiative to crack down on offshore tax havens.

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Apr 28, 2009

Excellence, legal excellence, no political hacks; moderation--I do not like judges too far right, as Jeff knows, but I also do not like judges too far left; and diversity--I try to put as many women and people of color on the bench as I…

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Apr 28, 2009

A judge who comes to the bench with an agenda or a set of social problems he or she would like to solve is in the wrong business.

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Apr 28, 2009

I sure hope we confirm Tom Perez to be that Assistant Secretary.

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Apr 28, 2009

Integrity, he comes from a very hard-working immigrant family, and he has also worked to prosecute public officials for corruption.

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Apr 22, 2009

I have known Freddie for many, many years, and he is capable, dedicated, has a great business career, but always wants to be in public service.

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Apr 22, 2009

I hope the Committee will approve Fred's nomination unanimously given his broad, wide, and deep credentials.

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Apr 21, 2009

As Senator Schumer noted earlier, ACEEE, just last month, released an analysis on the S. 548.

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Apr 21, 2009

Under Senator Schumer's bill, the federal EERS would require electricity savings of 15 percent, and natural gas savings of 10 percent, over the course of a decade.

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Apr 21, 2009

The bill I have introduced with Senator Sanders would set a national goal for energy savings for retail electricity and natural gas distributors between 2012 and 2020.

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Apr 21, 2009

We thank Senator Schumer for introducing the bill.

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