Biden tells Schumer and Manchin he backs drugs, energy bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden said he spoke on Wednesday with Democratic senators Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin to offer his support for a …
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U.S. Senate majority leader Schumer tests positive for COVID-19
(Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the most senior Democrat in the chamber, has tested positive for the coronavirus and has very mild …
Schumer expresses optimism on gun legislation talks, pledges quick action
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday that talks aimed at reaching agreement on bipartisan gun legislation are making good progress …
Schumer calls on Fox not to ‘amplify’ racist theories after New York shooting
By David Morgan WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Fox News and its owner Rupert Murdoch on Tuesday to stop what …
Senator Chuck Schumer: The Only Way to Reduce Inflation is to Raise Taxes
Democrat Majority Leader Chuck Schumer claimed the “only way” to reduce Bidenflation is to raise taxes, during the Senate Democrat’s weekly press conference on Monday. …
U.S. Senate eyes Thursday vote on top court nominee Jackson -Schumer
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate should wrap up debate over U.S. Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson by Thursday, clearing the way for a final …
U.S. Senate to vote this spring on lowering insulin prices – Senator Schumer
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday he intends to hold votes this spring on a bill that would cap the …
U.S. Senate must quickly pass bill removing normal trade status for Russia -Schumer
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate must quickly pass legislation to revoke “most favored nation” trade status for Russia and hold Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable, …
U.S. Senate to promptly pass bill revoking Russia preferential trade status-Sen. Schumer
WASHINGTON – Legislation to revoke Russia’s Permanent Normal Trade Relations status following its attack on Ukraine will move through the U.S. Senate promptly, following imminent …
Schumer says Congress will call oil and gas company CEOs to testify on energy prices
WASHINGTON – Congressional leaders in the coming weeks will call on chief executives of major oil and gas companies to testify about recent spikes in …
Senate Majority leader Schumer: expect to pass U.S. spending bill by week’s end
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday he aimed to pass an omnibus government spending bill by the end of the …
Schumer hopes to release funding legislation with Ukraine aid in hours
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday that he expected Democrats in Congress to announce within hours legislation to aid Ukraine …
U.S. Democrats seek $1bln to fight oil, gas, drug price gouging -Schumer
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democrats are seeking $1 billon for the Federal Trade Commission to crack down on companies that gouge consumers in the oil, …
Schumer says quickest way to pass Ukraine aid is in omnibus spending bill
WASHINGTON – The quickest way to get $6.4 billion in humanitarian and security aid to Ukraine is to include in the upcoming omnibus spending bill, …
Biden administration to push congress for $6.4 billion in aid to Ukraine – Schumer
WASHINGTON – The Biden Administration will ask Congress for $6.4 billion dollars in economic and military aid to help Ukraine as it fights the Russian …
U.S. lawmakers closer to agreement on Russia sanctions bill -Schumer
WASHINGTON – U.S. lawmakers negotiating a Russia sanctions bill were getting “closer and closer” to an agreement, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday. …
Schumer Refuses To Say Whether He’ll Back Manchin, Sinema Over Potential Primary Challengers
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer declined to say whether he would support Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona if …
McConnell Blasts ‘The Left’s Big Lie’ As Schumer Prepares Another Voting Bill Push
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell blasted Democrats late Sunday, calling their effort to pass voting legislation “The Left’s Big Lie” as they prepare to try …
Schumer Promises Vote On Filibuster Change By MLK Day If Republicans Kill Their Voting Bill
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to force a vote on changing Senate rules in the next two weeks if Republicans again block Democrats’ voting legislation. …
Senate Clears Way For Democrats To Lift The Debt Ceiling After Agreement Between Schumer, McConnell
A bill that would enable Democrats to raise the debt ceiling without overcoming a Senate filibuster passed the chamber Thursday afternoon with bipartisan support. The …
A ‘Historic, Transformative’ Plan: Schumer Announces Deal To Lower Drug Prices In Spending Package
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Tuesday that Democrats reached an agreement to lower the price of prescription drugs, a key sticking point in their …
‘We Have To De-Weaponize’: Manchin Chides Schumer For Hammering Republicans After Debt Ceiling Vote
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was quick to disparage Republicans over their opposition to lifting the debt ceiling after the measure cleared a filibuster Thursday …
Schumer Says Deal Reached To Lift Debt Ceiling, Avoid Nationwide Default
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday that a deal was reached to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a nationwide default. The deal extends …
Schumer: Congress Must Raise Debt Ceiling This Week
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told his caucus Monday that Congress must pass a bill to raise the debt ceiling this week. “Let me be …