/tags/chuck-schumer chuck schumer en-US Copyright Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:33:21 GMT /politics-government/npr-news/2022-02-04/the-house-passed-a-bill-aimed-at-boosting-u-s-competitiveness-with-china The bill includes a number of provisions, such as $52 billion for chip manufacturing, $45 billion to improve supply chains for critical items, and $160 billion for scientific research and innovation. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:33:21 GMT /politics-government/npr-news/2022-02-04/the-house-passed-a-bill-aimed-at-boosting-u-s-competitiveness-with-china Deirdre Walsh, Caitlyn Kim /news-partners/2021-03-03/senate-democrats-white-house-agree-to-tighter-income-limits-for-stimulus-checks Moderate Democrats have demanded that the $1,400 stimulus checks be targeted at low- and moderate-income people. The change, if adopted, means the House will need to vote again on the package. Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:24:00 GMT /news-partners/2021-03-03/senate-democrats-white-house-agree-to-tighter-income-limits-for-stimulus-checks Kelsey Snell /news-partners/2021-02-09/schumer-senate-can-run-impeachment-trial-and-press-ahead-on-covid-19-relief As former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial kicks off, Senate Democrats declare that they're able to simultaneously focus on passing a coronavirus relief package. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:12:34 GMT /news-partners/2021-02-09/schumer-senate-can-run-impeachment-trial-and-press-ahead-on-covid-19-relief Barbara Sprunt /news-partners/2021-01-22/senate-to-begin-trumps-impeachment-trial-week-of-feb-8 The House of Representatives, which voted to impeach Trump last week, plans to transmit the article of impeachment on Monday evening. Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:20:33 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-22/senate-to-begin-trumps-impeachment-trial-week-of-feb-8 Kelsey Snell /news-partners/2021-01-07/pelosi-schumer-join-chorus-of-calls-for-invocation-of-25th-amendment-against-trump The House speaker said she had already made her opinion known to Vice President Pence, and if he and the Cabinet don't act, "Congress may be prepared to move forward with impeachment." Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:26:48 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-07/pelosi-schumer-join-chorus-of-calls-for-invocation-of-25th-amendment-against-trump Barbara Sprunt /news-partners/2020-12-23/congress-gets-covid-19-vaccine-but-members-fight-over-who-should-have-priority Top leaders and rank-and-file members are getting the first wave of COVID-19 vaccines. It could speed up the return to business as usual. But some lawmakers say members should wait behind others. Wed, 23 Dec 2020 10:20:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-12-23/congress-gets-covid-19-vaccine-but-members-fight-over-who-should-have-priority Claudia Grisales /news-partners/2020-08-12/funding-for-postal-service-mail-in-voting-stall-coronavirus-relief-talks President Trump on Wednesday repeats the unsubstantiated claim that he would not support wide use of mail-in voting because it leads to fraud. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 23:46:51 GMT /news-partners/2020-08-12/funding-for-postal-service-mail-in-voting-stall-coronavirus-relief-talks Alana Wise, Alana Wise /news-partners/2020-07-27/after-delays-republicans-rolled-out-a-new-pandemic-relief-bill-democrats-balked After days of delays, congressional Republicans unveiled their $1 trillion proposal for a fifth wave of pandemic relief. Democrats are not on board — signaling tough negotiations ahead. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 21:34:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-07-27/after-delays-republicans-rolled-out-a-new-pandemic-relief-bill-democrats-balked Claudia Grisales, Deirdre Walsh /news-partners/2020-04-08/fate-of-interim-emergency-relief-bill-uncertain-as-parties-debate-size-timing Senate Majority Leader McConnell wants another $250 billion for small businesses. Top Democrats are asking for $250 billion more for state and local governments, but the White House is pushing back. Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:34:15 GMT /news-partners/2020-04-08/fate-of-interim-emergency-relief-bill-uncertain-as-parties-debate-size-timing Deirdre Walsh, Alana Wise /news-partners/2020-04-07/we-should-reward-them-senate-democrats-to-push-for-frontline-worker-hazard-pay The Democratic proposal has two main components: up to a $25,000 pay increase for essential workers, and a one-time $15,000 incentive to help recruit new health care workers. Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:09:26 GMT /news-partners/2020-04-07/we-should-reward-them-senate-democrats-to-push-for-frontline-worker-hazard-pay Susan Davis