Jul 31 Schumer: Senators will ‘get the job done’ on infrastructure By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Schumer said he understood that completing the writing of such a large bill is a difficult project, but he warned that he was prepared to keep lawmakers in Washington for as long as it took to complete votes on both… Continue reading
Jul 27 Senators, White House in talks to finish infrastructure bill By Lisa Mascaro, Alexandra Jaffe, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Senators and the White House are locked in intense negotiations to salvage a bipartisan infrastructure deal. Pressure is mounting on all sides to wrap up talks and show progress on President Joe Biden's top priority. Continue reading
Jul 20 Big infrastructure bill in peril as GOP threatens filibuster By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Tensions are rising as Republicans prepare to block Wednesday's procedural vote with a filibuster, saying they need more time. Restless Democrats say it's time to at least start debate as talks continue. Continue reading
Jul 15 Schumer sets infrastructure vote, pressures lawmakers By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senator Schumer says he is scheduling a procedural vote for Wednesday to begin debate on a still-evolving bipartisan infrastructure bill. Continue reading
Jul 13 WATCH: Schumer meets with Texas legislators about voting By Associated Press "These lawmakers are brave, they're courageous. And they are simply fighting for the right of every Texan to have the right to vote," he said. Continue reading
Jun 28 WATCH: Buttigieg, Schumer tour Hudson River tunnels By News Desk Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and New York Sen. Chuck Schumer are expected on Monday to tour Hudson River tunnels that Hurricane Sandy damaged in 2012. Continue reading
Jun 16 Schumer, White House back repeal of Iraq War authorization By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The White House and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are endorsing efforts to terminate the 2002 authorization of military force against Iraq. Continue reading
Jun 08 Senate passes bill to boost U.S. tech industry to counter rivals By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate has overwhelmingly approved legislation aiming to boost semiconductor production in the U.S. The bill is a bid to protect economic and national security in the face of growing international competition, most notably from China. Continue reading
Apr 19 WATCH: Sen. Schumer to introduce COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act By Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Monday dared his colleagues in the Senate to vote against the Democratic-sponsored COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act he is sponsoring. Continue reading
Mar 19 WATCH: Schumer says New York will get 1.65 million vaccines a week By Associated Press Schumer said the increase amounts to a 33% increase in supply from yesterday. Continue reading