Chuck Schumer
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Stimulus Negotiations Remain Stalled in Congress
Stimulus legislation negotiations between Republicans and Democrats have collapsed, leaving many in limbo as a growing number of Americans face…
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Democrats, White House Inch Closer to Coronavirus Aid Deal
Concessions from the White House on unemployment compensation and the willingness to grant state aide during the coronavirus pandemic have…
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Unemployment Benefits Set to Expire at Midnight; No Deal in Sight
The extra $600 in weekly unemployment benefits provided during the coronavirus pandemic officially expires at 11:59 p.m. Friday, with congressional…
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Senate Extends Coronavirus Relief Program for Small Businesses
The Senate, through the efforts of Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and the Democratic caucus, has approved a temporary extension of…
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Trump Administration Withholding $14 Billion in Critical Coronavirus Funding
With more than 2.3 million confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in America and a staggering 120,000 deaths, Senate Minority…
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Trump Orders Flags to Half-Staff for COVID-19 Victims
President Trump announced Thursday that flags at federal buildings and national monuments will be lowered to half-staff In honor of…
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Minority-Owned Media Not Forgotten in Stimulus Legislation
African American-owned media companies and small businesses are included in the massive $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill passed by the…
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Congress Rejects Reversal of Student Loan Forgiveness Rule
While much of the nation grapples with multiple adjustments attributed to the coronavirus pandemic, a rare bipartisan effort in recent…
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Civil Rights Leaders Call on Congress to Address Disproportionate Impact of Coronavirus on Black Americans
The NAACP has requested an urgent meeting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer regarding racial…
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Booker, Harris Lead Roundtable Discussion on Issues Concerning African Americans
A roundtable discussion on Capitol Hill this week, led by Sens. Kamala Harris and Cory Booker, tackled everything from voter…
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