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.
Opening Statement of: Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Chairman, a U.S. Senator from the State of New York.
If voting is the heart of democracy, registering Americans is the lifeblood of our Republic.
The Rules Committee will come to order and I want to wish everyone good morning to our first Rules Committee meeting of the 111th Congress.
What about protecting the taxpayers? Just give us your broad thoughts on this since we are leveraging up to $350 billion of taxpayer money.





