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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.

Oct 16, 2008

So people are entitled to their own opinions, as Pat Moynihan would say, but they are not entitled to their own facts.

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Sep 23, 2008

We do not need an injection of presidential politics into this. These issues are complicated.

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Nov 1, 2007

It appears his attorney general pick this week, Michael Mukasey, will be confirmed on late support from key Democrats.

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Oct 17, 2007

I'm proud doing it. I spent some time doing it. I'm going to continue to do it. I think it's part of my job.

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Oct 17, 2007

I'm proud to do it. I spent some time doing it. I'm going to continue to do it. I think it's part of my job.

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Aug 26, 2007

The DOJ has been 'virtually nonfunctional' for the last six months.

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Jul 26, 2007

We should reverse the presumption of confirmation. We should not confirm any Bush nominee to the Supreme Court except in extraordinary circumstances.

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Apr 22, 2007

It's just like Iraq, only the president and the few advisers buried in a bunker think Gonzales should stay.

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Mar 14, 2007

Chuck Schumer is calling for Rove to testify before Congress, and give details on his involvement with the firings.

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Mar 14, 2007

this is just another example of the White House not being up front about Rove's role.

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