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New York Senator Charles Schumer Pushes Legislation to Crackdown on Prescription Drugs

In the wake of last week's deadly shooting at a Long Island pharmacy, Sen. Charles Schumer says the federal government must work harder to fight prescription drug abuse.

Sen. Chuck Schumer goes to bat for Army veteran facing deportation because of red tape

After reading in the Daily News about a Queens veteran who faces deportation despite years of service, Sen. Chuck Schumer Wednesday called on the U.S. Army to intervene.

Schumer: Pilot Safety Rules Being Weakened

Sen. Charles Schumer warned on Sunday that national air safety regulations proposed after a Buffalo airliner crash two years ago are being watered down in Washington.

Schumer Calls For Ban On "Bath Salts" With Narcotic Effects

Senator Charles Schumer is calling for a federal ban on synthetic drugs that are marketed as bath salts and plant food but are used as narcotics.

Schumer Says 9/11 Bill Must Pass Now

MANU RAJU NBC New York 12/19/2010
Drug Users Should be Banned from Gun Purchases: Schumer

Sen. Chuck Schumer says if someone admits illegal drug use to a federal official, he should not be allowed to buy a gun.

Schumer Says 9/11 Bill Must Pass Now

New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said Sunday that the House should stay in session until the Senate passes a new version of a bill aimed at giving health benefits to Ground Zero workers.

Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand cruise to easy wins on Election Night

Kenneth R. Bazinet New York Daily News 11/02/2010
Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand cruise to easy wins on Election Night

Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand never broke a sweat cruising to victory, but some area House Democrats fell to defeat in a brutal Republican surge.

Schumer Proposes Tougher Sex Offender Law

Senator Charles Schumer is aiming to close loopholes in state laws that allow convicted sex offenders to work around children.

New Rules Proposed On Campaign Donors

JESS BRAVIN And BRODY MULLINS The Wall Street Journal 02/12/2010
New Rules Proposed On Campaign Donors

WASHINGTON—Democrats rolled out their response Thursday to last month's Supreme Court ruling that threw out restrictions on corporate and union political spending, proposing new disclosure requirements and limits on spending by foreign companies.

New York senator calls out Napolitano over elimination of anti-terrorist Coast Guard unit

Say it ain't so, Janet! Sen. Chuck Schumer called out Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Sunday, protesting an Obama Administration plan to eliminate an anti-terrorist Coast Guard unit that keeps watch over the city's harbor.


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