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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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Sep 11, 2026

An insult to Americans, to democracy, and an admission of how absolutely screwed he is.

foxnews.com
Sep 10, 2026

Donald Trump is once again asking the highest court in the land to silence voters and destroy the precious integrity of the American electoral process.

padilla.senate.gov
Sep 10, 2026

I was proud to deliver $1.4 million in federal funding to help the airport invest in key safety upgrades.

schumer.senate.gov
Sep 9, 2026

This will be a stunning manufacturing renaissance in a region that was in a long and seemingly intractable decline.

schumer.senate.gov
Sep 9, 2026

I think Lake Placid just might have more miracles to share with the world.

schumer.senate.gov
Sep 9, 2026

I applaud Governor Hochul’s efforts to look at the feasibility of bringing the Games back here, and I am happy to lend my support to those exploratory efforts.

schumer.senate.gov
Sep 9, 2026

Lake Placid-NYC Games would mean the highest level of competition featured at our world-class facilities, including Lake Placid’s unique alpine and sliding infrastructure.

schumer.senate.gov
Sep 9, 2026

Lake Placid holds a long and special place in Winter Olympic history – having hosted both the 1932 and 1980 Games.

schumer.senate.gov
Sep 9, 2026

In the North Country, the average couple is expected to pay an increased $253 per month, higher than the statewide average, due to the lack of extension of ACA premium tax credits in last year’s bill.

schumer.senate.gov
Sep 9, 2026

We should be making health care more affordable, not ripping it away and making it more expensive to get coverage.

schumer.senate.gov
Sep 9, 2026

This is a gut punch to North Country health care, drives up costs for consumers, and will hurt so many seniors, families, and children who rely on Medicaid just to survive.

schumer.senate.gov
Sep 9, 2026

We Must Reverse These Awful Medicaid Cuts And Protect Health Care For The North Country

schumer.senate.gov
Sep 9, 2026

I will always fight to support Arietta and Hamilton County.

schumer.senate.gov
Sep 9, 2026

Sometimes, people ask me why I visit all 62 counties, and this is exactly why.

schumer.senate.gov
Sep 9, 2026

Mail-in voting is proven safe and secure, and Trump's continued efforts to obstruct America's free and fair elections are blatant, unconstitutional attempts at interfering with the November midterms.

commondreams.org
Sep 8, 2026

Four years later, we are seeing the full promise of this law: rebuilding America’s semiconductor industry from the ground up.

schumer.senate.gov
Sep 8, 2026

We now have multiple paths for the majority.

abcnews.com
Sep 6, 2026

Tell that to the families of the 18 troops we have lost, the hundreds of wounded service members, and the Americans suffering every single day from record high prices.

tehrantimes.com
Sep 5, 2026

As Congress begins to work on our next water funding bill, I am thinking of the Town of Plattsburgh as I fight to reauthorize this vital program for the Lake Champlain region.

schumer.senate.gov
Sep 5, 2026

That’s why I was proud to ensure the Town of Plattsburgh was added to the Lake Champlain Basin Program so we can unlock new federal funding to assess and inventory the infrastructure and provide a funding source for future remediation of…

schumer.senate.gov
Sep 5, 2026

Investing In Lake Champlain Conservation Program Is A WIN – WIN That Will Help Protect Both The Lake And Town Residents

schumer.senate.gov
Sep 4, 2026

Vote-by-mail is safe and secure. Trump himself voted by mail just last month. He knows he’s failing the American people, so he’s doing everything he can to rig the midterms.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Sep 4, 2026

“Americans are fed up with Trump, his failed war, and his rising costs. But instead of facing the voters, Trump is trying to make it harder for them to vote and hold him accountable for his horrific agenda.”

theguardian.com
Sep 4, 2026

Chuck Schumer said the president was “[attempting] to destroy the integrity of our elections” with the move.

theguardian.com
Sep 3, 2026

While inflation rages, families struggle to pay their bills and small businesses close, Trump — detached from reality — continues his bluster on the global stage, doubling down on a chaotic trade war that has meant only pain for American…

thestar.com

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