Tag: Chuck Schumer

Chuck Schumer: It’s ‘our fault’ that voters don’t know what Democrats stand for

Al Weaver · July 23, 2017 2:47 pm

"The idea this is an open amendment process defies credulity." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Chuck Schumer: ‘Single-payer is on the table’ for Democrats

Al Weaver · July 23, 2017 2:14 pm

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he was "pleased that both parties in the House and Senate have reached agreement on sanctions legislation that will hold Russia and Iran accountable for their destabilizing actions around the world," according to a statement reported by CBS News. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House vote on Russia, Iran, North Korea sanctions set for Tuesday

Anna Giaritelli · July 22, 2017 3:23 pm

"Given the many transgressions of Russia, and President Trump's seeming inability to deal with them, a strong sanctions bill such as the one Democrats and Republicans have just agreed to is essential," Sen. Chuck Schumer said in a statement Saturday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Pelosi, Schumer urge House, Senate to pass ‘strong’ Russia sanctions bill, send to Trump’s desk

Anna Giaritelli · July 22, 2017 2:45 pm

President Trump has presented the Left with a once-in-lifetime opportunity to define itself through opposition, and they're blowing their moment rallying around grifters and looney-tune social media warriors. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Beltway Confidential

The Resistance against Trump deserves better than its hapless leaders

Becket Adams · July 20, 2017 12:34 pm

Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California are clearly leading Democrats in Congress, but he said there is no overall leader. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Tim Ryan: Democrats have no national leader

Pete Kasperowicz · July 19, 2017 1:09 pm

Schumer criticized Trump for saying he's "not going to own" potential failures associated with Obamacare. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Chuck Schumer proposes compromise with GOP on healthcare, reveals he hasn’t spoken with Trump in months

Josh Siegel · July 19, 2017 12:55 am

"He wants to throw up his hands rather than roll up his sleeves," Schumer said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Chuck Schumer: Trump ‘actively trying to undermine’ healthcare system

Al Weaver · July 18, 2017 7:24 pm

"It's time to move on. It's time to start over," Schumer said in his remarks on the Senate floor Tuesday morning. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Chuck Schumer calls on GOP to ‘move on’ from partisan Obamacare repeal effort

Al Weaver · July 18, 2017 3:24 pm

"This second failure of Trumpcare is proof positive that the core of this bill is unworkable." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

After latest healthcare setback, Schumer challenges Republicans to work with Democrats

Josh Siegel · July 18, 2017 1:21 am

For weeks, Democrats have argued that Republicans are trying to jam through a vote on a healthcare bill. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Schumer to McConnell: Hold public hearings on healthcare with McCain on mend

Al Weaver · July 17, 2017 8:40 pm

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and other Democratic leaders, including Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., sent a letter to Republican leaders formally requesting that they use the delay, expected to last a week, to bring in experts and medical groups that represent hospitals, health insurance companies and doctors. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Democrats want hearings on healthcare bill during delay

Kimberly Leonard · July 17, 2017 3:30 pm