Chuck Schumer
Sen Schumer Calls On Airlines To Reverse Flight Change Fee Increases
“I am asking, really demanding that Delta, American, U.S. Air, and United Airlines put the brakes on these out of control change of flight fees,” he said.
Schumer Files Legislation To Overturn ‘Foolhardy’ TSA Plan Allowing Knives On Planes
The opposition surrounding the Transportation Security Administration’s decision to allow small knives on airplanes continues to grow.
Schumer: Sandy Aid Bill Will Help Critical Shore Protection Projects
The U.S. Senate was set to vote Monday on the $50.5 billion aid package for Superstorm Sandy relief, and Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said the package will provide aid for long-delayed coastline protection projects.
Schumer Pleas With House Members To Pass Sandy Relief Bill
The Superstorm Sandy relief bill has passed the U.S. Senate, and Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said there is one more hurdle for the legislation.
UN Votes To Recognize State Of Palestine; U.S. & Israel Voice Displeasure
The U.N. General Assembly has voted by a more than two-thirds majority to recognize the state of Palestine.
Schumer: Scammers Stealing Social Security Payments From Seniors
As of August, the senator says more than 19,000 seniors nationwide have reported identity thefts. That’s about 50 each day.
Sen Schumer Asks VA To Let Vets Keep Dogs Until Research Is Complete
Veterans with physical impairments can get reimbursed for the cost of having a service dog help them, but a new Veterans Administration directive is delaying compensation for veterans with mental and emotional concerns until further research is completed.
Sen Schumer Calls For Free Whooping Cough Vaccinations As Number Of Cases Increases
The number of whooping cough cases has tripled in New York, and Sen. Charles Schumer is calling on health officials to provide free vaccinations.
Senator Schumer Asks Airlines To Cut Fees For Families Traveling With Children
Families with children will get a break from at least two airlines, on additional fees to sit together, according to Senator Chuck Schumer.
EXCLUSIVE: Chinese Woman Repeatedly Denied Visa To Visit Dying Grandchild On Long Island
With their daughter suffering from a terminal illness, the Hollins family is hoping for a miracle, but at the very least, they want their daughter’s only living grandparent to meet her before the child dies.
Sen. Chuck Schumer Pushing For Outdoor Movie Studio In Astoria
The federal government is holding up the final approval for Kaufman Astoria Studios to build an architecturally flashy movie lot gate — a la Hollywood — at 36th Street and 35th Avenue in Astoria, Queens.
Sen Schumer Calls On Justice Department To Launch Facebook Probe
Two U.S. senators are asking Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate whether employers asking for Facebook passwords during job interviews are violating federal law, their offices announced Sunday.
Sen. Schumer Wants Apple, Android Phone Investigation
“While they are telling you what movies are playing nearby they are also going through your files and using it for other purposes,” Schumer said.
Sen Schumer Calls On Federal Government To Help Cops Curb Drugged Driving
The federal government should help police departments nationwide obtain the tools and training needed to attack a rising scourge of driving under the influence, two U.S. senators said Sunday.
Sen Schumer: ‘Super Painkillers Could Lead To Violent Robberies’
A U.S. senator is warning that a new batch of super painkillers now under review could lead to violent robberies.
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