Jun 27, 2011
I wish to announce that the Committee on Rules and Administration will meet on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. to hear testimony on the nominations of Gineen Bresso, Thomas Hicks, and Myrna Perez to be members of the Election…
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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Jun 27, 2011
I am honored to be here today for this first Senate hearing on the DREAM Act.
Jun 27, 2011
Haven't young people like Cesar proven that they are worthy of the opportunity to live their dreams?
Jun 27, 2011
I thank Secretary Napolitano and Dr. Stanley for indulging me here, and I certainly thank Chairman Durbin for leading this hearing and leading this drive for the DREAM Act.
Jun 27, 2011
I hope we can pass the DREAM Act as part of tough, fair, and practical, bipartisan immigration reform legislation as soon as possible.
Jun 23, 2011
before I get into the substance of my remarks, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the previous order, the vote in relation to the Vitter amendment No. 499 occur at 12:30 and the vote in relation to the DeMint amendment No. 510…
Jun 23, 2011
I also rise now because of the change in the time schedule to speak against the amendment offered by Mr. DeMint. Like the Vitter amendment, this amendment is opposed to the great spirit of comity behind the underlying bill. I would like to…
Jun 23, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 510
Jun 23, 2011
it is our intention to work on setting up additional votes this afternoon following the vote on the DeMint amendment No. 510. Mr. President, I rise in strong opposition to the amendment offered by my colleague from Louisiana, Senator…
Jun 22, 2011
first, I rise in support of S. 679, a bipartisan effort that will streamline Presidential appointments and reduce the number of Senate confirmations for certain types of positions, and I urge my colleagues to support this bill. First, I…
Jun 22, 2011
on May 22, 2011, the Joint Committee on the Library organized, elected a chairman, a vice chairman, and adopted its rules for the 112th Congress. Members of the Joint Committee on the Library elected Senator Charles E. Schumer as chairman…
Jun 21, 2011
I wish to add my accolades about Leon Panetta. I know him well. We roomed together for 11 years here in Washington. He is a strong, smart, honorable, and devout man. He will be a great Secretary of Defense. I thank my colleague for…
Jun 20, 2011
I wish to announce that the Joint Committee of Congress on Printing will meet on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at 11:30 a.m., in SC-6 to conduct its organization meeting for the 112th Congress. For further information regarding this hearing…
Jun 20, 2011
I wish to announce that the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library will meet on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at 11:30 a.m., in SC-6 to conduct its organization meeting for the 112th Congress. For further information regarding this…
Jun 15, 2011
I want to thank you for holding this important hearing, on an issue I have cared deeply about for some time now: lifting the artificial restraints we currently place on the ability of credit unions to help small businesses access…
Jun 15, 2011
I want to say a few words about the bill and encourage all of my colleagues to support this commonsense way to immediately increase the amount of credit available to small businesses--at no cost to the taxpayer.
Jun 15, 2011
In the past two Congresses I have introduced bills that would raise or eliminate this cap.
Jun 14, 2011
Failure to approve the bipartisan amendment sponsored by Senators Tester (D-Mont.), Corker (R-Tenn.), and others to address the serious concerns over the interchange amendment marks a dark day for every bank that issues debit cards and for…
Jun 14, 2011
American consumers will now have to pay more for basic banking services, while big-box retailers go off and count their unjustified profits.
Jun 8, 2011
I feel very strongly about this, and, you know, I am prepared to do whatever it takes around here to get fair treatment for these 40,000 people, because they have not been treated fairly by FEMA.
Jun 8, 2011
I am being mandated to pay $3,000 when I have never had a flood and I am not near any crick, any stream, any water.
Jun 8, 2011
Thank you, Administrator Fugate. And before I get into the substance of my remarks, I want to thank you for being always responsive.
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