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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 1, 2010

Thank you, and we may consult you further as we move the legislation.

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Feb 1, 2010

The Court explicitly said that disclosure for express advocacy... was appropriate.

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Feb 1, 2010

It just does not work. There have been efforts to fix it in the past. I think it now becomes essential to fix it.

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Feb 1, 2010

I want to thank Congresswoman Davis, who has also called me on this issue on several occasions.

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Feb 1, 2010

I am the first United States Senator to have been elected by mail.

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Feb 1, 2010

It ensures that all States permit military and overseas citizens and their dependents to register and vote by absentee.

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Feb 1, 2010

Senator Durbin has taken the lead in legislation in this area.

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Feb 1, 2010

I think there is a possibility here that we can renew this debate.

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Feb 1, 2010

I heartily encourage you to support the three bills that the good Senator Wyden has introduced.

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Feb 1, 2010

I am appalled at the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United and the majority's inability to understand what most Americans do today, that we already have too much corporate influence in American politics.

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Feb 1, 2010

It has increased turnout. It is cost effective. And on the central issue that colleagues have asked me about as they have looked at it, I am of the view that it reduces election fraud.

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Feb 1, 2010

the Court was as clear as could be here that disclosure and prompt disclosure is an appropriate way to deal with this situation.

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Feb 1, 2010

The Court's ruling threatens to undermine the integrity of elected institutions across the Nation.

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Feb 1, 2010

Corporate spending in elections undermines the very foundation of our democracy.

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Feb 1, 2010

How is the process going there with educating voters, voters adapting, et cetera?

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Feb 1, 2010

If people can track a package when it arrives, surely the technology is there to track a ballot.

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Feb 1, 2010

No divorces because of election differences?

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Feb 1, 2010

The Roberts Court has turned its back on stare decisis--respecting and following the precedents set by earlier Court opinions.

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Feb 1, 2010

Vote by mail is no longer a rare exception.

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Feb 1, 2010

All Americans can know they are free to speak their minds on issues of public concern without having to get the permission of the Government.

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Feb 1, 2010

The Supreme Court affirming by 8-1 the disclosure provisions involved in the Citizens United case said, 'With the advent of the Internet, prompt disclosure of expenditures can provide corporations and citizens with the information needed…

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Feb 1, 2010

I really think they show that they care when given a chance.

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Feb 1, 2010

California's rate of vote by mail is extraordinarily high, 44 percent.

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Feb 1, 2010

I am supportive of the Supreme Court decision and look forward to the testimony of our witnesses.

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