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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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Feb 12, 2025

By now it's beyond clear that Mr. Kennedy is not remotely qualified to become the next secretary of HHS.

newsweek.com
Feb 12, 2025

Here’s the bottom line. The Republicans are already shutting down good chunks of the government. Democrats don’t want to shut down, but it’s in Republicans’ hands; it’s up to them.

slate.com
Feb 12, 2025

proud that every Democrat will oppose Kennedy's nomination

cbsnews.com
Feb 12, 2025

if the Senate held a vote on Kennedy under a secret ballot, 'Mr. Kennedy would never come close to becoming confirmed.'

cbsnews.com
Feb 11, 2025

Instead of speaking fact and truth, Ms. Gabbard repeatedly speaks the language of falsities and conspiracy theories.

nbcnews.com
Feb 11, 2025

this week, Senate Republicans will force a pair of nominees through the Senate they know perfectly well do not merit confirmation. But Republicans will confirm them anyway because Donald Trump is strong-arming them into submission. Today…

govinfo.gov
Feb 11, 2025

We simply cannot in good conscience trust our most classified secrets to someone who echoes Russian propaganda and falls for conspiracy theories.

nytimes.com
Feb 11, 2025

in his first 3 weeks in office, Donald Trump has waged a scorched-earth campaign against the rule of law. We all know that Donald Trump, of course, won the election last November, and as we all know, he campaigned on a platform to cut back…

govinfo.gov
Feb 11, 2025

The vote on RFK is about one simple question. Will Republicans do the right thing for American public health, or will they do whatever is necessary to keep Donald Trump happy, no matter how misguided he is?

cbsnews.com
Feb 11, 2025

An unelected shadow government is conducting a hostile takeover of the federal government.

bbc.com
Feb 11, 2025

We are picking the most important fights and lying down on the train tracks on those fights.

commondreams.org
Feb 11, 2025

Is Ms. Gabbard really who Republicans want leading Intelligence Agencies? I'll bet not. Is she the best person we could find for the important position of Director of National Intelligence?

newsweek.com
Feb 11, 2025

The vote on RFK is about one simple question: Will Republicans do the right thing for American public health, or will they do whatever is necessary to keep Donald Trump happy, no matter how misguided he is?

cbsnews.com
Feb 10, 2025

For every blue-collar Democrat we lose in western Pennsylvania, we will pick up two moderate Republicans in the suburbs in Philadelphia.

commondreams.org
Feb 10, 2025

I just got back from Albany and Syracuse, where I visited two of our community health centers--the Syracuse Community Health Center and the Hometown Health Center in Schenectady. These community health centers do amazing work--amazing…

govinfo.gov
Feb 10, 2025

The courts are the first line of defense in blocking illegal action of this administration.

nbcnews.com
Feb 10, 2025

Donald Trump is not free to bulldoze his way through the rule of law.

nbcnews.com
Feb 10, 2025

By now, there is no question about whether or not Miss Gabbard is qualified to lead America's intelligence agencies. By every objective measure she is not.

cbsnews.com
Feb 10, 2025

There is widespread fraud taking place in the payment of federal entitlements like Social Security.

newsweek.com
Feb 9, 2025

Your courage in stepping forward as whistleblowers to expose corruption and misconduct is essential to preserving the integrity of our democratic institutions.

newsweek.com
Feb 9, 2025

Senate Democrats have a responsibility to fight back on behalf of American families as Republicans look the other way in obedience to Donald Trump.

cbsnews.com
Feb 9, 2025

As Senate Republicans refuse to fulfill their constitutional duty to provide a check on the Executive Branch, Senate Democrats remain steadfast in our commitment to uncovering the truth.

newsweek.com
Feb 9, 2025

Make no mistake about it: The Republicans' entire agenda is to further enrich the rich and powerful by cutting investments in working families and handing our democracy over to 21st century robber barons.

cbsnews.com
Feb 9, 2025

Trump and DOGE's actions at USAID are illegal and dangerous for the country.

newsweek.com
Feb 9, 2025

It is time to look to the future. The challenges that face America are many and great. The Senate must respond with resolve, bipartisanship, and fidelity to the working and middle class of this country.

thenation.com

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