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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.

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May 9, 2011

How about a month from now as to what your internal examination has come up with, OK?

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May 9, 2011

We think it is a very serious issue.

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May 9, 2011

My view is even under your present terms of prohibiting illegal behavior, this app would fit.

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May 9, 2011

Thank you. First let me thank you, Mr. Chairman, for having this very important hearing...

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May 9, 2011

Would you allow an app that provided specific directions on how to cook methamphetamines?

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May 9, 2011

I was disappointed that Google and Apple have not done the same, and I would like to ask you how you can justify to sell apps that put the public at serious risk.

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May 9, 2011

As you know, several weeks ago a number of my colleagues and I--Senators Udall, Lautenberg, Reed, and I--wrote letters to your companies calling your attention to the dangerous apps...

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May 9, 2011

We cannot allow Dodd-Frank to be dismantled.

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May 4, 2011

OK. Madam President, I have the floor and I ask to be recognized. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from New York. ____________________

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May 4, 2011

I know Senator Leahy wants to close with 5 minutes. So what we could do, equitably, is give each of the six Members on the floor 5 minutes.

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May 4, 2011

I believe we have 37 minutes remaining; is that right, 19 and 18? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Correct.

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May 4, 2011

Might I ask a question of the Chair? What is the time status? There is 35 minutes until noon; is that divided? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Yes, the time is equally divided. The Democrats control 19 minutes, the Republicans control…

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May 3, 2011

I look forward to having you do that as quickly as possible.

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May 3, 2011

Is it likely you will have it within the month?

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May 3, 2011

Can you commit to picking a special master within the month?

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May 3, 2011

You know this is an issue of great importance to New York, the implementation of the Zadroga bill.

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May 3, 2011

You expect you probably will add people as a result of what you found?

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May 3, 2011

I do not want you to get into specifics here. Obviously, we congratulate the administration and all of you on capturing bin Laden and killing him.

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May 3, 2011

We need to have our team in place, and we need to have some degree of...

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May 3, 2011

We need to have all the people in the Department who can sign--there are only three of us in the Department of Justice who can sign FISAs.

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May 3, 2011

Isn't it important, even more important now that we get him confirmed?

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May 2, 2011

I wish to announce that the Committee on Rules and Administration will meet on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., to conduct an executive business meeting to consider the nomination of William J. Boarman, of Maryland, to be the public…

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Apr 12, 2011

I wish to announce that the Committee on Rules and Administration will meet on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at 10 a.m., to conduct an executive business meeting to consider the nomination of William J. Boarman, of Maryland, to be the public…

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Apr 12, 2011

I did, and that was the intention of my unanimous consent request. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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