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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s failure to deliver an infrastructure plan for the American people:“Before President Trump was sworn into office, Democrats said we could and would work with him to come up with a...

With 50 supporters for CRA resolution, Senate Democrats prepare for final vote in the coming daysMomentum continues to grow for grassroots effort to ensure a free and open internet by overturning President Trump and FCC Chairman Pai’s anti-consumer action VIDEO:...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer spoke on the Senate floor regarding the return of American hostages from North Korea, the need to respect the bipartisan tradition of blue slips, and restoring net neutrality. Below are his remarks which can also be viewed here:Thank you, Mr. President....

President Trump and the Republican Congress have created chaos in their politically-motivated takeover of our health care system, raising costs and reducing access to quality coverageRepublicans failed to pass their radical Trumpcare bills in Congress last year, which would have removed important...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding Republican refusal to honor the blue slip tradition, rising health care costs in Maryland and Virginia, and the increase in stock buybacks as a result of the GOP tax law. Below are his remarks, which can also be...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding reports that the rescissions package will target funding for children’s health care:“It appears that sabotaging our health care system to the detriment of middle-class families wasn’t enough for President...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the proposed increases to health care costs in Maryland:“Just like former Secretary Tom Price predicted, the sabotage by the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress is having harmful, real-life...

Senator Ruio’s comments criticizing the GOP tax bill didn’t just make waves inside the Beltway. Watch the video below for a sampling of local coverage from across the country: REPUBLICAN SENATOR TELLS THE TRUTH: THE GOP TAX SCAM IS A GIVEAWAY TO THE RICH, “NO EVIDENCE WHATSOEVER THAT THE MONEY’S...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the proposed 2019 ACA premium increases in Virginia:“Just like former HHS Secretary Price predicted, the proposed rate increases in Virginia are exhibit A of how the Trump Administration and Republican...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding Former Secretary Price’s comments and the new Commonwealth Fund study findings on health care costs. “Former Secretary Price’s comments and the new Commonwealth Fund study continue to remove any doubt...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the Commerce Department’s confirmation that the GOP tax law is not delivering the economic growth Republicans promised it would:“With President Trump’s own Commerce Department now confirming the GOP...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the Brennan judicial nomination and the importance of honoring the blue slip process: “Any Republican complaining about the pace of confirmations should be asked to justify Michael...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement after meeting with new CDC Director Redfield this morning. The meeting comes after Leader Schumer and Democrats secured language in the omnibus funding package that the Dickey Amendment does not prohibit...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding President Trump’s interview, the need to protect Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation, our healthcare system, and the opening of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. Below are his remarks, which can...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer released the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee passed legislation to protect Special Counsel Mueller and the president said this morning that he “may change my mind at some point” with regards to interfering in the special...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nomination of Mike Pompeo to be Secretary of State. Below are his remarks, which can also be viewed here: Before I begin, I want to welcome the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, who just...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer spoke this afternoon to reporters on the need to carefully scrutinize the Trump administration’s nominees. Below are his remarks: Now, this week in the Rules Committee, our Republican colleagues are trying to move forward with a partisan...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer spoke on the Senate floor regarding the need to thoroughly vet Trump administration nominees, returning to regular order for the appropriations process, and the need to respect Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein and the Russia probe:Now, Madam...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the new report from the Joint Committee on Taxation:“The numbers don’t lie: this is just more evidence that the GOP tax bill was in fact designed to tip the scales in favor of the wealthiest...

Schumer Cites An Evolved Thinking – Both Personally And By The Nation – Among Reasons For Why He Now Supports The Decriminalization Of Marijuana New Legislation Seeks To Deschedule Marijuana At Federal Level, Takes Steps To Help Women and Minority-Owned Businesses Enter Into The Marijuana...