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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.
I ask unanimous consent that for the next 20 minutes I be given 4 minutes, Senator Shaheen be given 4 minutes, Senator Blumenthal be given 4 minutes, Senator Feinstein be given 4 minutes, and Senator Murphy be given 4 minutes, concluding…
Now that it has become clear since our last vote that the two in San Bernardino have terrorist ties, I hope when Senator Murray propounds the unanimous consent request, the other side will support it. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from Arizona be given an additional half hour to explain his views. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
today I wish to join my colleagues in strong support of the SAVE Benefits Act. I wish to commend the excellent work done by my friend and the Senator from Massachusetts, Ms. Warren. Millions of seniors and veterans deserve a little more…
first let me thank my colleague from Michigan for her outstanding remarks. I too want to talk about the budget. We have agreed to a bipartisan budget framework, and that has been very good. We have avoided a shutdown, and we have avoided…
I rise to take a moment to congratulate the soon-to-be confirmed district judge for the Western District of New York, Larry Vilardo. He is from the Western District. It could not come too soon, because the Western District has been working…
I am going to discuss the bill on the floor in a minute, but first I wish to take a moment to congratulate the newly confirmed district judge for the Eastern District of New York, Ann Donnelly. She just passed the Senate with a vote of 95…
today Democrats, from the most moderate and conservative Members of our caucus to the most liberal, are united around a series of principles. They are principles that are overwhelmingly supported by over 90 percent of the American people…
Let's put the other side on notice. We will get a vote on this legislation. We will use all the procedural means in our ability. Once the groundswell occurs and people on both sides of the aisle have to study the issue, they will have to…
I rise today to mark a sad occasion. Yesterday, parts of the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act expired. Specifically, the authorization of the 9/ 11 health program--one of the two critical programs in the Zadroga act--came to an end…
I have been disappointed by the lack of urgency of many of my colleagues in taking up and supporting this important piece of legislation.
A failure now would ultimately result in a Puerto Rican financial crisis that could become a drag to our entire economy.
We have to move the process forward and hold a hearing and, hopefully, a markup shortly thereafter.
There is no principled basis for not giving access to Puerto Rico to chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code.
We have a basic American responsibility to aid all American citizens in times of crisis, regardless of where they live.
There is no principled basis to treat Puerto Rico hospitals under the Medicare IPPS as Puerto Rico residents pay the Medicare payroll tax just like their fellow citizens in the 50 states and District of Columbia.
The bill is called Improving the Treatment of U.S. Territories Under the Federal Health Care Programs.
Legislation to address IPPS for Puerto Rico is offered by Senator Schumer and other Members of this Committee, as part of a broader package of reforms is included in S. 1961.
I strenuously oppose any effort to exempt Puerto Rico workers (of any age) from the Federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
Congress should pass legislation granting Puerto Rico the right to declare Chapter 9 bankruptcy or another orderly and fair alternative.
Senator Chuck Schumer described how inspiring the Pope's words were to him.
I have come to make a unanimous consent request. I was going to tell the body why I was doing that and then make a unanimous consent request. But my colleague and friend from Texas, who is going to object to it, has a plane to catch, so I…
I regret my colleague's objection. I hope they will change their minds. But once again I must rise to address the growing crisis of judicial vacancies in our Federal and district courts. We all know it is the job of the Senate to…
my dear friend and colleague and I disagree, but I very much respect the way he has conducted himself throughout this entire debate. Every several years or so, a legislator is called upon to cast a momentous vote in which the stakes are…
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