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Chuck Schumer
Klobuchar Defends Voting Rights Bill, Deriding “Chaos” of GOP-Backed Suppression
The For the People Act would expand early voting, require states set up automatic voter registration, and more.
Senate Dems Have a Plan to Showcase GOP’s Filibuster Abuse. Biden’s On Board.
A group of historians told Biden it's time for him to go “big and fast” with his agenda, with or without the filibuster.
Stimulus Aid and Child Tax Credit Should Be Made Permanent, Say Senate Democrats
Top Democrats are pushing to codify measures like the expanded Child Tax Credit that reports show will reduce poverty.
House Passes Background Check Bill — But Only 8 Republicans Voted for It
“All gun sales should come with a background check,” Rep. Jamaal Bowman said after the bill's passage.
AOC Opposes New Puerto Rico Statehood Bill, Says Puerto Ricans Should Decide
Over the past decade, pro-statehood governors have helped colonize the island by attracting wealthy state-dwellers.
The $15 Minimum Wage Isn’t Dead. Here’s How Democrats Can Still Get It Done.
When the Senate parliamentarian ruled against GOP tax cuts in 2001, Republicans fired him and passed the cuts anyway.
AOC, Schumer Finalize Plan to Cover Funeral Costs of COVID Victims Under FEMA
The lawmakers say the funds will provide much-needed relief for families already hurting from the pandemic's impact.
Democratic Party Leaders Are Rushing Through Impeachment in Lieu of a Real Trial
Democratic leaders — with Biden's blessing — are preparing to rush the trial because Republicans are unhappy.
Democrats Ramp Up Pressure on Biden to Cancel Student Debt
Democrats introduced a resolution calling on Biden to use executive authority to cancel $50,000 for each student debtor.
Warren, Schumer Introduce Resolution to Cancel $50K in Student Loan Debt
Biden has proposed canceling up to $10,000 of student debt, but lawmakers say that $50,000 would be more impactful.