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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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Oct 12, 2022

Why don't you get the President to tell them to leave the Capitol?

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Oct 12, 2022

We need all the personnel we can get before someone gets hurt.

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Oct 12, 2022

We have to run in evacuate the Capitol, 400 congressmen, 200 senators and all the staff.

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Oct 12, 2022

The sooner you can get us -- we have to make a decision whether to go back to the Capitol if it's safe.

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Oct 12, 2022

We shouldn't let him off the hook, Nancy. We issued a statement saying he's got to make a statement. He comes up with this BS.

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Oct 12, 2022

The Virginia Guard has been called in.

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Sep 29, 2022

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:51 p.m., adjourned until Friday, September 30, 2022, at 8:55 a.m…

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Sep 29, 2022

The CR is a great bipartisan bill that is going to help a whole lot of people, and we are keeping the government open with ample time. ____________________

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Sep 28, 2022

Now, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 8:25 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 10 a.m.

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Sep 28, 2022

Now, Mr. President, before we adjourn, I just want to notify the Members that we expect to vote on the Freeman nomination before lunch. ____________________

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Sep 27, 2022

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:56 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 10 a.m…

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Sep 19, 2022

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:39 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 10 a.m…

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Sep 13, 2022

I enter a motion to reconsider. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Lujan). The motion is entered. ____________________

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Sep 13, 2022

I understand there is a bill at the desk that is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the title of the bill for a second time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

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Sep 13, 2022

Proposals like the one today send a clear message from MAGA Republicans to women across the country, your body, our choice, rather than expanding women`s rights MAGA Republicans would curtail them.

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Sep 4, 2022

Some people here in the Capitol Police believe it would take us several days to secure the building. Do you agree with that analysis?

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Aug 16, 2022

And of course, the incredible, immensely dedicated staff, who gave it their all to finishing this bill. Let`s have a round of applause for the great staff -- White House and House and Senate.

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Aug 9, 2022

I need to kind of impose myself a little bit here. Every senator knows an undeniable truth. We can never do what we do without our amazing, incredible staff. They work behind the scenes. They never fall under the spotlight, but they do…

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Aug 8, 2022

Look, I am not commenting until further information comes out. I think it's premature. And I think it's premature for everybody to comment. We don't exactly know what's there yet.

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Aug 8, 2022

Yes, yes. We've been gaining over the last few weeks or the last few months, Anderson because people are seeing the Republican Party's extreme.

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Aug 8, 2022

The most significant thing we've done against global warming ever by legions by a whole lot.

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Aug 8, 2022

We have put money in for more auditors, and only for people who make above $400,000.

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Aug 8, 2022

Well, pretty soon, for instance, the price of drugs will go will be limited. Insulin for Medicare patients will go down to $35 a month.

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