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.
Apr 24, 2012
I wish Senator Kyl a happy birthday. I guess it will be the last one as Senator, so your next birthday may be even happier than this one.
Apr 23, 2012
I wish to announce that the Committee on Rules and Administration will meet on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at 9:30 a.m., to hear testimony on S. 219, the ``Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act.'' For further information regarding this…
Apr 23, 2012
At the end of the day, this bill is bad public policy by the State of Arizona.
Apr 23, 2012
If reasonable suspicion of unlawful presence exists and it is practicable, call ICE, CBP, or a 287(g) officer to determine the immigration status of the person.
Apr 23, 2012
There are at least 53 documents that the Department of Homeland Security says will prove lawful status.
Apr 23, 2012
Others such as Marco Rubio have said they do not believe the Arizona law should be expanded nationwide.
Apr 23, 2012
We need people to sit down, people on both sides of the aisle in a bipartisan way, and solve this problem.
Apr 23, 2012
In my view, these State laws are both counterproductive and unconstitutional.
Apr 23, 2012
SB 1070 has recently been endorsed as a model for the country by Mitt Romney.
Apr 23, 2012
If you believe in the law, if you voted for the law, if you are enforcing the law, why can't you come and defend it?
Apr 16, 2012
Twenty-six Republicans signed a letter to Leader Reid pledging support for Ex-Im if he would give them another chance to vote for it.
Apr 16, 2012
I am feeling more and more confident that this mindlessly ideological effort to block the Ex-Im Bank has run its course and is about to run out of gas.
Apr 16, 2012
It has been striking to watch an utter no-brainer of an issue like reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank suddenly become a matter of great controversy.
Apr 16, 2012
The Tea Party's kamikaze attacks on the Ex-Im Bank has driven an unwanted wedge between the Republican Party and the business community.
Apr 16, 2012
Leader Cantor has been trying to ride this bucking bronco, but he seems to be sensing he is about to fall off.
Mar 29, 2012
Reserving the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New York.
Mar 29, 2012
I am not going to object, but I wish to reiterate the comments of my colleagues from California, Maryland, and Rhode Island. I know my colleague from Louisiana will do the same. We have a broad bipartisan bill. Transportation and highways…
Mar 28, 2012
The Supreme Court's Citizens United decision, in conjunction with other cases, has radically altered the election landscape by unleashing a flood of unlimited, often secret, money into our elections.
Mar 28, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the time under the control of the majority be divided as follows: Mr. Schumer for 10 minutes, Mr. Cardin for 10 minutes, Mr. Sanders for 10 minutes, Mr. Levin for 10 minutes, Mr. Reed of Rhode Island for 10…
Mar 28, 2012
I rise today in support of the legislation authored by my good friend from New Jersey, Senator Menendez. But before I do, I want to call attention to the highway bill and its holdup by our colleagues in the House. Once again, we are facing…
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