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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...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor after Senate Republicans introduced their coronavirus response plan, demanding that any bill put American workers first. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:I'm glad now that the...

Washington, D.C.  – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following joint statement regarding their vision for new legislation to aid those suffering in response to the coronavirus pandemic:“House and Senate Democrats are united in our commitment to...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor, outlining Senate Democrats’ priorities for a third coronavirus response package and demanding that any plan puts American workers first. Senator Schumer also detailed the need for a “Marshall Plan” for our public health...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe and discussed the need for a Marshall Plan to combat the growing coronavirus crisis. Below is a transcript of the interview:Mika Brzezinski: Let's bring in Senate Minority Leader, Democrat Chuck Schumer...

 Sens. Schumer, Murray, Brown, And Warren’s New Proposal Would Provide Immediate, Much-Needed Relief To Federal Student Loan Borrowers Through Minimum $10K In Student Loan Payments New Proposal Would Authorize Congress To Make Monthly Payments On Behalf Of Borrowers For Duration Of...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today appeared on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 and discussed the need for a Marshall Plan to combat the growing coronavirus crisis. Below is a transcript of the interview:Anderson Cooper: Joining us now Senate Minority Leader and New Yorker,...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor, urging the Senate to immediately pass the House coronavirus bill and pass additional legislation to address the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on Americans’ health and the economy. Below are Senator Schumer’s...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke at a press conference, calling for at least $750 billion in federal funds to wage war against the coronavirus and the economic crisis facing Americans. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:Okay, thank you all for...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor, laying out Senate Democrats’ proposal of at least $750 billion to wage war against the coronavirus and the economic crisis facing Americans. Senator Schumer also urged his Senate colleagues to pass the House-passed...