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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement on President Trump’s nomination of Alex Azar to be Health and Human Services Secretary: “This confirmation process will be a referendum on the Trump administration’s repeated efforts to...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer released the following statement in response to Chairman Brady's comments on Fox News Sunday in which he said the House would not pass a tax bill that fully eliminates the SALT deduction, as the Senate bill would do: "The House's so-called...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement in response to new analysis showing the Senate Republican tax plan would raise taxes on the middle class: “Now that the plan is written in black and white, it’s clear that middle-class families,...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered remarks at a press conference regarding the unveiling of the Senate GOP tax plan. Below are his remarks: So our message is very simple: House suburban Republicans beware, they are setting you up for a big fall. The fact that the...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding Republicans’ tax plan and the need for bipartisanship on tax reform as well as the nomination of William Wehrum to be Assistant Administrator of the EPA. Below are his...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement in response to President Trump’s remarks on trade earlier today in China: “The president may not blame China, but I do, and so do millions of Americans who voted for him and others who have lost...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the CBO analysis of repealing the individual health insurance mandate through tax legislation: “This backdoor attempt at sabotaging the health care system would send premiums shooting up and...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered remarks on the Senate floor outlining the negative effects the GOP tax plan would have on Americans as well as his opposition to Peter Robb as General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Below are his...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding reports that the Senate tax bill will fully eliminate SALT deduction: “It’s becoming crystal clear: Republicans are on a fast track to fully eliminate the SALT deduction. “The...

Washington, D.C. – Since unveiling their tax proposal, Republicans have openly admitted that middle class Americans could see tax hikes rather than tax relief under the GOP tax plan. While the GOP plan gives massive tax breaks to special interests and large corporations, Republicans admit that...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered remarks on the Senate floor underscoring how the GOP tax plan will ultimately lead to a tax increase for the middle class. Below are his remarks: Later this week, the House will begin marking up the Republican tax plan –...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the recently released Tax Policy Center analysis of the GOP tax plan: “As the years roll on, wealthy taxpayers and corporations reap huge windfalls while middle class taxpayers get stuck with...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy’s (ITEP) new report indicating the richest Americans will benefit most from the GOP tax plan: “As time marches on, the rich get richer while...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden released the following statement regarding the Paradise papers and the GOP tax plan: “By failing to close the egregious loopholes outlined in the Paradise papers, the...

Associated Press: GOP Tax Plan May Offer Little Aid For Many In Middle Class. “House Republicans have stressed that the tax plan they unveiled Thursday is tailored to benefit America’s middle class. Just how much it would remains uncertain based on the details that have been provided so...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding President Trump’s nomination of Jerome Powell to be the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve: “Chair Yellen helped steer our economy with precision, transparency, and remarkable...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding the GOP tax plan. Below are his remarks: Later this morning, after months of hemming and hawing and delay, House Republicans will finally release some legislative details about their tax plan....

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the Janus v. AFSCME court case: Mr. President, labor unions and strong labor laws helped build the middle-class in America and protect the rights of workers for generations. In the...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding emerging details of the GOP tax plan ahead of its release: “Every American who is struggling to save for retirement should shudder at these reports. “If true, Republicans will be hiking...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding the recent act of terror that killed 8 and injured at least 11 in New York City. Below are his remarks: I rise this morning with a heavy heart. A city – my dear city of New York - no...