Charles 'Chuck' Schumer

Democrat Chuck Schumer is seeking his fourth term in the Senate. He represented several different districts in the House between 1981 and 1999 and was a member of the State Asssembly from 1975-80.

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Overdosing on 'Bath Salts': Designer Drug a Headache for Retailers

By Larry Knowles

It's the type of gewgaw you might find at a place called Bed, Bath and Way Way Beyond -- a dangerous new recreational drug intentionally mislabeled "bath salts" that's sowing confusion and concern ...

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House Continues Debate on Spending Bill; GOP Demands More Cuts

By Alex Wagner

As House debate dragged on into the early hours Friday, House Speaker John Boehner issued a strong message to the White House and Democratic lawmakers: go along with the GOP bill to cut the current ...

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Legislation Would Make Sharing TSA's Body Scan Images a Crime

By Sharon Weinberger

Proposed new legislation would protect travelers who worry that images taken of them by airport scanners could end up on the Internet. An amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration ...

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Authorities Go After Designer Drug Dubbed 'Bath Salts'

By Lisa Flam

They sound like something you can pick up at a drug store for a relaxing soak in the tub. But "bath salts" are the latest designer drug to catch law enforcement's attention and are drawing calls for ...

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Senate Passes Health Care Program for 9-11 First Responders

By Patricia Murphy

On the frenzied final day of session for the 111th Congress, the Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday authorizing a new federally sponsored health benefits program for first responders who ...

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May 27, 2012

Senator asks airlines to drop seat fee for kids

Source: Columbus Telegram - Columbus NE

Sen. Charles Schumer is urging airlines to allow families with young children to sit together without paying extra.

May 26, 2012

Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points -- Economic Messaging

Source: The Huffington Post

We're going to open with what we'll call "Constitutional Tomfoolery, Part One" (you'll note that this implies, through a technique known as "foreshadowing," that the Republicans have exhibited some sheer silliness in reference to our country's founding governmental compact more than once in the past week).

May 25, 2012

Fake marijuana, 'bath salts' bill passes U.S. Senate

Source: Troy Record - Troy NY

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says his laws to close loopholes that allow synthetic marijuana and dangerous "bath salts" to be sold openly have passed the Senate.

May 24, 2012

Chuck Schumer Denounces Eduardo Saverin Defenders, Nazi Comparisons As 'Appalling'

Source: The Huffington Post

After being compared to the Nazis for targeting people like the Facebook co-founder who renounced his U.S. citizenship and thereby avoided taxes, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) hit back Thursday.

May 24, 2012

Egyptian wisdom

Source: Salon.com

While Romney himself has received more contributions from his former firm than Obama has, "President Obama received a sizable share as well."