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Schumer urges Apple to reject Chinese memory chips
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is pressing Apple to reject memory chips from two Chinese military-linked companies, arguing that their use would threaten national security and undercut the semiconductor industry expanding in Central New York ... more
Schumer unveils meatpacking competition bill in Auburn
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer introduced legislation in Auburn that would seek to break up large meatpacking companies, support smaller processors and reduce grocery costs for consumers. The New York Democrat announced the Family Grocery and ... more
Schumer seeks two-year delay in SNAP cost shift to New York counties
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is seeking a two-year delay in federal changes that would shift millions of dollars in annual Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program costs to New York counties. Schumer said July 20 that he ... more
Schumer, Gillibrand join Senate Democrats in pressing USPS on mail-voting rule
U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York joined the Senate Democratic caucus in urging the U.S. Postal Service to abandon a proposed rule tied to President Donald Trump's executive order on mail ... more
Schumer visits Walworth talking Finger Lakes grocery costs: What would meat bill do?
Finger Lakes families are paying more than ever for groceries, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer says a handful of powerful meatpacking companies are a major reason why. Standing at a Tops supermarket in Walworth on ... more
New York measles cases reach 13 as Schumer pushes for stronger federal response
New York has recorded 13 measles cases so far this year, including the first two confirmed cases in Erie County since 2018, prompting renewed concerns among public health officials about declining vaccination rates and the ... more
Schumer seizes on Trump’s inflation comments as New York families face rising costs
New York families are paying thousands more each year for housing, groceries, fuel and health care, according to a new report highlighted by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who is using President Donald Trump's recent ... more
Schumer bill would quadruple tax on stock buybacks, but leaves major questions unanswered
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is backing legislation that would dramatically increase the federal tax on corporate stock buybacks, arguing that companies should invest more in workers and long-term growth instead of using profits to ... more
Schumer blasts Senate GOP after passage of immigration funding package
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer sharply criticized Senate Republicans after the chamber approved legislation providing an additional $70 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, arguing the measure prioritizes immigration enforcement over efforts ... more
Schumer blasts GOP proposal tying $1 billion in taxpayer funding to Trump ballroom project
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is accusing Republicans of prioritizing President Donald Trump’s “gilded ballroom” over working families after congressional Republicans advanced a proposal that could direct $1 billion in taxpayer funding toward security upgrades connected ... more
Schumer accuses Trump administration of gutting CDC cruise health teams amid hantavirus concerns
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is accusing the Trump administration of dismantling critical federal public health teams responsible for monitoring cruise ships and responding to infectious disease outbreaks, warning the cuts could leave the United ... more
Schumer blasts GOP budget priorities, pushes votes on costs, healthcare, and Iran war
Senate Democrats are escalating a multi-front political fight in Washington, with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer pressing Republicans on rising costs, healthcare policy, immigration funding, and U.S. involvement in Iran. In a series of floor speeches ... more
Schumer says New Yorkers paid nearly $250 more for heating as energy costs rise
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer says new data shows New Yorkers are paying significantly more to heat their homes, pointing to rising energy costs tied to ongoing geopolitical tensions. According to an analysis ... more
Schumer, Gillibrand oppose Schenectady VA clinic closure
U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are urging the Department of Veterans Affairs to halt plans to close a veterans clinic in Schenectady. The senators called for immediate answers and said the closure should ... more
Schumer pushes bill to end time limits for abuse survivors
Standing with survivors in Rochester, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer announced new legislation he says would stop abusers from escaping justice by running out the clock. Schumer unveiled “Virginia’s Law” at the Willow Domestic Violence Center ... more
Schumer condemns Justice Department attempt to indict Democratic lawmakers over video
WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday condemned what he described as a “chilling attempt” by the Justice Department to indict six Democratic members of Congress over a video urging military personnel not ... more
$18M secured for Fort Drum airfield upgrades
Long-delayed upgrades are finally moving forward at Fort Drum’s Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield after Congress approved $18 million in new defense funding. U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the money will modernize the airfield’s ... more
Schumer pushes ICE limits after funding deal
Senate Democrats are pressing for sweeping changes to immigration enforcement after forcing Republicans to split Homeland Security funding from a broader government spending package. Speaking after the Senate passed five appropriations bills and a short-term ... more
Senators demand end to $3.4B child care freeze
New York families could lose access to child care and critical social services as federal funding remains frozen, prompting a sharp response from the state’s top U.S. senators. U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer ... more
