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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.
first I want to thank my friend and colleague, the senior Senator from the State of Illinois. He is always on the money, pushing this country to do what its better angels recommend, and I hope America listens to his floor speech today and…
the Senate Banking Committee this morning will hear testimony from Secretary Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell about the economic distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This testimony from the Secretary and the Chairman of the…
I would like to echo the kind words said by the majority leader about Mike DiSilvestro as he prepares to head into retirement on Friday after 37 years of service to the U.S. Senate. Mike serves as director of the Office of Senate Security…
now, for the third week in a row, the Republican majority in the Senate has no COVID-related business on the agenda. For the third week in a row, Leader McConnell has scheduled zero votes on legislation having to do with the crisis. Senate…
I will be brief because I know my colleagues wish to join in this wonderful activity here to try and get good recognition. I join my colleague from North Dakota in strong support of a cause near and dear to my heart: the effort to add the…
it has been 2 weeks since Leader McConnell called us back into session. In that time, it was announced that 30 million Americans filed for unemployment. Just this morning, we learned another 3 million Americans filed jobless claims this…
first, as you know, when I speak on the floor, I remove my mask, but there is a special reason to keep this mask on today. This mask was made by Hickey Freeman, in Rochester, NY-- by American labor, union labor, by a grand and proud and…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Recognition of the Minority Leader The Democratic leader is recognized. Tribute to Hickey Freeman
two quick points. My friend, who is my friend from Indiana, said the White House has always been transparent and believed in transparency. Does any American believe that? Does any Senator believe that? Does my friend from Indiana actually…
no challenge in our lifetime resembles the depth of our current challenge. We have faced diseases, recessions, and natural disasters, but at no time in my lifetime has a public health crisis on this scale been paired with such an extensive…
One final matter today. Today, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that will determine whether the President can block access to his tax returns and other financial documents. You may not think this is related to COVID…
the United States has well over a million confirmed cases of COVID-19. We are quickly, unfortunately, approaching 80,000 fatalities. Alongside this great crisis of public health, this shocking and heartbreaking loss of life, there is a…
tomorrow, the Bureau of Labor will publish its monthly jobs report for April. Some experts are projecting that it could show well over 20 million job losses in the past 4 weeks. The preliminary report today suggests that there will be over…
the Senate is here, open for business. The janitors and food service workers, police officers, and all the staff who operate the floor are here. They are all here. Capitol Police are doing their usual excellent job. The Republican leader…
the Republican leader has called the Senate back into session during a time when there are significant risks to the health of the Members of this Chamber and the staff who make this place function. This is a time of national emergency. We…
over the past few months, both parties have worked together to provide historic levels of funding to help small businesses retain employees, meet payroll, and stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Paycheck Protection Program--the…
I want to thank my colleagues not only for their eloquent remarks but their hard work. We know that Senator Rubio has a 2:30 appointment so Senator Blumenthal has graciously agreed to speak after we ask our unanimous consent request. As if…
I want to thank my colleague from Florida. I believe he is sincere and has the best of intentions to want to make this program work. I want to make two quick points. The first point is, the more data we have and the sooner we have it, the…
I want to tell you Gorsuch, I want to tell you Kavanaugh, you have released the whirlwind, and you will pay the price.
I want to tell you Gorsuch, I want to tell you Kavanaugh, you have released the whirlwind, and you will pay the price.
the Senate convenes a session this evening during a trying time for our Nation. As we speak, millions of our citizens are respecting stay-at-home orders and doing their part to stop the spread of this pernicious disease. Millions upon…
well, in the month since I last addressed this Chamber, life for nearly every American has been upended. Stay-at- home orders have swept across the country. The monthly toll of new unemployment claims are measured in the millions. Our…
It's gotten a little better, but it's got a long way to go and the situation -- as we get more crises cities and centers in the country -- is going to get worse.
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