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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.
first I want to give kudos and accolades to my friend and colleague and fellow Madisonian--Madison High School in Brooklyn, NY, that is--Bernie Sanders. I have rarely met, not just here in the Senate but in public life, people who display…
I ask for the yeas and nays on the nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant bill clerk called the roll.
So do you agree that this might cause U.S. firms to be at a competitive disadvantage?
I am concerned with the part of the proposal... that would apply only to U.S. firms and would result in them facing competitive disadvantages vis-a-vis international competitors.
We will now move to S. Res. 116, a bipartisan resolution which will create a standing order that will expedite the Senate confirmation process for over 250 nominations.
first, I commend my colleague and friend from Illinois for his outstanding remarks on both subjects, the deficit and on immigration. I am here to talk about the deficit, but I will just touch on immigration. People are saying, well, why is…
Now, let me speak to the issue I came here to speak about, which is the deficit. Speaker Boehner was in my hometown of New York City last night, and he talked about how important it is to get a handle on this deficit. On that issue, my…
I would like if you folks, both of you, could get me an answer, say two weeks from now, as to what your--is that too soon?
My view is even under your present terms of prohibiting illegal behavior, this app would fit.
Thank you. First let me thank you, Mr. Chairman, for having this very important hearing...
As you know, several weeks ago a number of my colleagues and I--Senators Udall, Lautenberg, Reed, and I--wrote letters to your companies calling your attention to the dangerous apps...
Would you allow an app that provided specific directions on how to cook methamphetamines?
And I would encourage you to make a distinction between a police department that says, 'Well, we usually have a checkpoint at Ninth and Geary,' and an app that just talks about where the new checkpoints are and in real time.
I was disappointed that Google and Apple have not done the same, and I would like to ask you how you can justify to sell apps that put the public at serious risk.
How about a month from now as to what your internal examination has come up with, OK?
the Committee on Rules and Administration will meet on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at 2 p.m., to conduct an executive business meeting to consider the nomination of William J. Boarman, of Maryland, to be the public printer, followed by a…
I rise to talk about a serious crisis in the third branch of government; that is, the rate of vacancies in the U.S. district courts. There is a crisis that is unlike almost all the other issues we grapple with on a daily basis. It has a…
I believe we have 37 minutes remaining; is that right, 19 and 18? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Correct.
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