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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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Nov 9, 2009

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I look forward to today's hearing and the prepared testimony from the witnesses.

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Nov 9, 2009

Finding and obtaining safe and secure housing is often the biggest obstacle veterans in recovery face.

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Nov 9, 2009

It is imperative that Congress acts quickly to address these challenges and work with the Administration to end veterans homelessness.

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Oct 28, 2009

I especially would like to thank Senator Kohl and Senator Schumer for introducing S. 118 on the first day of this Congress.

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Oct 28, 2009

This legislation is sorely needed if affordable senior housing is to survive into the future.

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Oct 28, 2009

We would urge this Committee's consideration of that legislation.

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Oct 27, 2009

Great. OK. Now, Mr. O'Brien of Direct Edge, one of the concerns I have raised about flash orders...

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Oct 27, 2009

But you agree basically with the thrust, the SEC agrees with the thrust of my remarks.

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Oct 27, 2009

Why don't you--I don't quite understand.

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Oct 27, 2009

Great. Good. OK. My next question is for Dr. Hatheway.

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Oct 27, 2009

And if the market is so fragmented, you never know that best price. That is the problem here.

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Oct 27, 2009

It is not a question necessarily of saying one is good or bad, but it is addressing through rulemaking, auditing, and surveillance any threats to those core principles

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Oct 27, 2009

Regulators who are accountable need the tools, talent, tenacity, and information to be able to do their job

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Oct 27, 2009

Thank you for those excellent answers.

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Oct 27, 2009

I believe America's capital markets have been and should continue to be the leading markets in the world.

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Oct 27, 2009

I tend to agree a bit with Mr. LaHood, with Secretary LaHood, that almost always on these kinds of issues... carrots have been required to be added to a stick of some type.

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Oct 27, 2009

I think it's a step in the right direction.

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Oct 27, 2009

Texting--if you watched the President give the State of the Union, half the Congress is texting.

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Oct 27, 2009

When my two daughters first learned to drive just a few years ago I worried about their safety.

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Oct 27, 2009

Things change and I think if we move in a thoughtful direction here with legislation that's properly crafted, I think we'll make a difference here.

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Oct 27, 2009

I think it is most appropriate for the states to handle this issue and devise laws on distracted driving that best meet the needs of their particular state.

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Oct 27, 2009

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I very much appreciate you and Senator Hutchison extending me the honor of testifying before our great Commerce Committee today.

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Oct 27, 2009

We've got to stop it. We've got to outlaw it.

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