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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 11, 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.

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Mar 11, 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.

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Mar 11, 2025

I abhor many of the opinions and policies that Mahmoud Khalil holds and supports

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Mar 11, 2025

You don’t need to ponder what might happen next when Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, says that the tens-of-millions of seniors, families, and children who depend on these earned benefits are part of some scam — because that’s a…

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Mar 11, 2025

Our caucus is unified on a clean April 11 CR that will keep the government open and give Congress time to negotiate bipartisan legislation that can pass.

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Mar 11, 2025

Funding the government should be a bipartisan effort but Republicans chose a partisan path, drafting their continuing resolution without any input — any input — from congressional Democrats.

nbcnews.com
Mar 10, 2025

The Trump administration’s DHS must articulate any criminal charges or facts that would justify his detention.

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Mar 10, 2025

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., "is the leader of the Democrats on that side and he must determine whether he wants to fund the government and do the responsible thing or he wants to shut the government down," Johnson told…

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Mar 10, 2025

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., 'is the leader of the Democrats on that side and he must determine whether he wants to fund the government and do the responsible thing or he wants to shut the government down,' Johnson told…

nbcnews.com
Mar 9, 2025

We fully support President Trump’s Defense Department’s request.

thenation.com
Mar 5, 2025

It's no secret that they're aiming to abolish the Department of Education.

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Mar 5, 2025

Slashing nearly 80,000 VA staff is a benefit cut by another name. This staffing cut is a betrayal of our promise to our service members.

msnbc.com
Mar 5, 2025

It is outrageous. No one in America bargained for this and Democrats are going to fight this tooth and nail working with our veterans service organizations to fight these awful, unfair cuts.

msnbc.com
Mar 4, 2025

I do not think the president will find much support in Congress for undermining these CHIPS investments.

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Mar 4, 2025

Because we need it to strengthen our national security, stay ahead of China, bolster our supply chains, and bring manufacturing back home from overseas.

nbcnews.com
Mar 4, 2025

People are already feeling the positive impacts and new economic energy in their towns in every corner of America.

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Mar 4, 2025

We need it to strengthen our national security, stay ahead of China, bolster our supply chains, and bring manufacturing back home from overseas.

nbcnews.com
Mar 4, 2025

Over 240,000 families in Rockland and Westchester counties rely on Medicaid. If President Trump and congressional Republicans continue their cruel plan for the largest health care cut in history, it will be Hudson Valley families who…

newsweek.com
Mar 4, 2025

They had 'released the whirlwind' and would 'pay the price.'

msnbc.com
Mar 4, 2025

As we speak Donald Trump and his billionaire buddies are stealing the American dream away from working families.

commondreams.org
Mar 4, 2025

We believe, we've always believed, the only solution is a bipartisan solution.

cbsnews.com
Mar 4, 2025

If President Trump and congressional Republicans continue their cruel plan for the largest health care cut in history, it will be Hudson Valley families who suffer the consequences.

newsweek.com
Mar 4, 2025

They had released the whirlwind and would pay the price.

msnbc.com
Mar 3, 2025

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

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