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Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today spoke on NPR’s All Things Considered about the impact of the coronavirus on New York and called for hazard pay for frontline coronavirus workers. Below is a transcript of the interview:Mary Louise Kelly: Let's bring in one of...

Schumer Also Calls For Big, Bold, Green Infrastructure Bill And For Trump Admin To Get Funding For Expanded Unemployment Insurance To States Immediately Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today appeared on MSNBC and called for hazard pay for frontline workers and for...

Washington, D.C.— Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY), Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Finance, and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on the Budget Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) sent a letter urging Secretary of Labor...

Senators To Mnuchin: The SIGPR’s Structure Is Your Structure, Defend It Washington, D.C.— Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, Urban Affairs, and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the appointment of Department of Defense Acting Inspector General Glenn Fine to chair the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, one of several accountability and transparency mechanisms Democrats...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement after the House passed in a bipartisan way the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act:“With this bill, Congress has established strong, comprehensive programs—like a Marshall...

“As cases of coronavirus are skyrocketing, I, along with my Senate Democratic colleagues, are working to protect the health and safety of people across our nation,” said Senator Peters (D-MI). “The sweeping legislation we’ve passed is an important step as we navigate this crisis, but it’s not the...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor in advance of the passage of the historic bipartisan coronavirus response legislation that puts workers and the health of Americans first. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:The...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor, outlining the bipartisan agreement for coronavirus response legislation that puts workers and the health of the American people first. Senator Schumer also explained significant improvements made to the bill following...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today appeared on CNN’s New Day and discussed the bipartisan agreement on coronavirus response legislation that prioritizes workers and public health.  Below is a transcript of the interview:John Berman: Breaking overnight, after five...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor, announcing a bipartisan agreement for coronavirus response legislation that puts workers and the public health of Americans first. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:After five days of...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor to provide an update regarding ongoing negotiations for Phase 3 of the coronavirus response legislation and outlined Democratic priorities, including a Marshall Plan for hospitals and putting workers and people first....

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor to provide an update on the ongoing coronavirus legislative response negotiations. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:The Senate is going to adjourn shortly, but that doesn't...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor to outline Democratic priorities during ongoing negotiations for Phase 3 Coronavirus response legislation. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:I want to provide everyone with an update...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today appeared on CNN’s Situation Room and provided an update on negotiations for Phase 3 Coronavirus response legislation. Below is a transcript of the interview:Wolf Blitzer: Joining us now, Chuck Schumer. Senator, thanks so much for...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today appeared on MSNBC’s AM Joy and discussed the need for Coronavirus response legislation that puts workers and people first. Below is a transcript of the interview:Joy-Ann Reid: Thank you so much, sir. So the challenge that I think those...

Washington, D.C.— Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) today unveiled a plan to increase by $200 the monthly benefit for all Social Security, Veterans, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor to provide an update on Coronavirus response legislation negotiations and outline Democratic priorities for Phase 3 legislation. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:Negotiations on...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor, urging that any Senate legislation to address the coronavirus outbreak addresses the public health needs of Americans and puts workers first. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:The...

Washington, D.C.  – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following joint statement in response to Leader McConnell’s latest coronavirus proposal:“We are beginning to review Senator McConnell’s proposal and on first reading, it is not at all...