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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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Mar 2, 2025

The richest man in the world and his sidekick, the President of the United States, have decided to attack the bedrock of America’s social safety net, and now your pocket is in the way.

msnbc.com
Mar 2, 2025

a critical strategic mistake

bbc.com
Mar 2, 2025

the tens-of-millions of seniors, families, and children who depend on these earned benefits are part of some scam — because that’s a real threat and a real promise: they are coming for your Social Security.

msnbc.com
Mar 2, 2025

They don't want to see the Department of Education abolished. If the Trump administration follows through on cuts to education, schools will lose billions in funding.

cbsnews.com
Mar 2, 2025

You don’t need to scratch your head and wonder what’s going on when you see that the Trump administration is decimating Social Security offices and staff.

msnbc.com
Mar 1, 2025

Trump and Vance are doing Putin's dirty work.

forbes.com
Feb 28, 2025

Trump and Vance are doing Putin's dirty work.

bbc.com
Feb 27, 2025

Any junior high school math student could tell you that this is a bunch of bunk.

truthout.org
Feb 27, 2025

I ask unanimous consent to speak for a little more than a minute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. H.J. Res. 35

govinfo.gov
Feb 27, 2025

every American should be paying close attention to what is about to happen on the floor. In just a few moments, the Senate will vote on a Republican resolution that is straight from the wish list of Big Oil and Big Gas. Instead of spending…

govinfo.gov
Feb 27, 2025

when Donald Trump and DOGE began their work, they kept saying the same thing. Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and DOGE said: This is about cutting waste; it is about efficiency; it is about meritocracy. Unfortunately, the truth has not been as…

govinfo.gov
Feb 27, 2025

Trump and Vance are doing Putin’s dirty work.

nbcnews.com
Feb 26, 2025

DOGE--day by day, Americans are getting more alarmed by the slash-and-burn approach DOGE is taking to basic government programs. Americans certainly want a more efficient government, but what DOGE and Donald Trump are doing is not…

govinfo.gov
Feb 26, 2025

on the methane CRA, today, Senate Republicans will advance a measure undoing one of the most important tools we have to lower energy prices and hold Big Oil and Gas accountable. The Republicans, once again, in obeisance to the oil and gas…

govinfo.gov
Feb 26, 2025

last night, almost every single House Republican signed their names to what would be the largest Medicaid cuts in American history. The havoc, the damage that that would do to tens of millions of American families would be almost…

govinfo.gov
Feb 26, 2025

I want to thank Senators Kaine and Heinrich for introducing this resolution and for taking the floor to highlight Donald Trump's energy emergency gimmick. We Democrats are using every tool available to expose Republican hypocrisy…

govinfo.gov
Feb 26, 2025

Nothing short of a rising star in our party — she's dedicated her life to our country.

cbsnews.com
Feb 26, 2025

She's dedicated her life to our country.

cbsnews.com
Feb 26, 2025

She will offer a bold vision of hope, unity, and a brighter future for everyone, not just the wealthy few at the top.

nbcnews.com
Feb 25, 2025

Last night, almost every single House Republican signed their names to what would be the largest Medicaid cuts in American history.

nbcnews.com
Feb 25, 2025

over the last month, it has become clear how Donald Trump and Republicans govern. Donald Trump and Republicans have focused on things most Americans don't care about or don't like while refusing to focus on things Americans actually do…

govinfo.gov
Feb 24, 2025

3 years ago, Vladimir Putin brought war and destruction to the free people of Ukraine. Three years ago, a powerful, hungry autocrat broke the peace in Europe, violated the sovereignty of an independent democracy, and rolled tanks and…

govinfo.gov
Feb 23, 2025

We write to express deep concern regarding disturbing reports that you have provided DOGE unfettered access.

newsweek.com
Feb 21, 2025

'9/11 cancer research and funding for FDNY should have never been on the chopping block.'

bbc.com
Feb 21, 2025

9/11 cancer research and funding for FDNY should have never been on the chopping block

bbc.com

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