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On MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Schumer says Leader McConnell’s Comments over past few days on Health Care were a Political Gift to Democrats This Week Alone, Sen. McConnell Reiterated his support for repealing the health care law if GOP wins in November and for the lawsuit that would end protections...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding Leader McConnell’s support of the Texas lawsuit that would strip away health care protections from people with pre-existing conditions: “Leader McConnell has made it crystal clear that...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding Leader McConnell’s recent comments on potentially repealing health care protections: “Americans should make no mistake about it: if Republicans retain the Senate they will do everything they can to take...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding Leader McConnell’s recent comments on rising deficits: “Senator Mitch McConnell, President Trump, and their fellow Republicans blew a 2 trillion dollar hole in the federal deficit to...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Hurricane Michael, the impact of climate change and Republican junk healthcare plans. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here:First, let me say to the people of Florida and Georgia and anyone...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Democratic efforts to roll back the GOP’s health care sabotage this week and save protections for people with pre-existing conditions. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here:Democrats have long...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding President Trump’s Op-Ed in today’s USA Today:“All of the false and misleading words in the world can’t cover up the truth: President Trump and Republicans in Congress are forcing millions of Americans to...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Democratic efforts to roll back the GOP’s health care sabotage this week and save protections for people with pre-existing conditions. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here:Now that the...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor (at approximately 3:25 p.m.) regarding the confirmation vote on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here: Now, in a short...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor [at approx.. 10:04 a.m.] regarding the cloture vote on  Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here: Madam President, from start to finish, President Trump’s nomination of Judge...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement after reviewing the supplemental FBI background documents on Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh: “After reviewing the additional background check documents on Judge Kavanaugh, four things are crystal...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor [at approx.. 11:37 a.m.] regarding the bravery of Dr. Ford in coming forward to testify and the limited scope of the FBI investigation into Judge Kavanaugh. Below are his remarks:Mr. President, it's another morning in...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor [at approx.. 10:30 a.m.] regarding Senator McConnell and Republican’s hypocrisy on Supreme Court nominations, Trump’s attack on Dr. Ford, and the need for clarity in the Kavanaugh FBI investigation . Below are...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor [at approx.. 10:16 a.m.] regarding the FBI investigation into the allegations regarding Judge Kavanaugh. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here:Thank you Madam President. Now, I like the Majority Leader. We...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor [at approx.. 3:23 p.m.] regarding on the need for a thorough FBI investigation into the allegations regarding Judge Kavanaugh and serious concerns about  Judge Kavanaugh’s credibility. Below are his remarks, which can...

Kavanaugh’s Claim: Kavanaugh claimed that the FBI has already investigated his background, pointing to the fact that he has had six background investigations for prior jobs.§  Judge Kavanaugh: “For the last 26 years, since 1992, I have served in many high profile and sensitive government positions...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh’s testimonies:"Dr. Ford’s testimony was courageous, difficult to hear, and grounded in the facts. Judge Kavanaugh was angry, defiant, and partisan. While I strongly believe Dr....

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the need to reopen Judge Kavanaugh’s FBI background investigation. Below are his remarks:Now Madam President, moments ago, another serious allegation of sexual misconduct against Judge Kavanaugh was made public...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor [at approximately 10:25 a.m.] regarding how Republican leaders have handled Dr. Ford’s allegations against Judge Kavanaugh. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here: Mr. President, as we approach...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement on the latest allegations to come out against Judge Kavanaugh: “Republicans need to immediately suspend the proceedings related to Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination, and the president must order the FBI to reopen...