Charles E. Schumer

Unfair Regulations Could Put Brakes On Harley-Davidson's Motorcycle Sales

December 10, 2007 -- Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer revealed that future growth at Buffalo’s local Goodyear Dunlop motorcycle tire plant could suffer from unfair Chinese trade barriers that are restricting the sale of classic American-made Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the increasingly prosperous country. Despite the exploding popularity of Harleys among China’s consumer class, the Chinese government is stifling the company’s ability to sell its products in the lucrative market.    » read more »

Atlanta-Based Federal Home Loan Bank Upped Cash Flow to Countrywide by 77 Percent In Third Quarter; Troubled Mortgage Lender Accounts for 40 Percent of All Advances By Atlanta Bank

November 26, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC—With Countrywide Financial Corp. increasingly turning to the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) system for cash advances to stay afloat as other liquidity sources shun the company, U.S. Senator Charles E.    » read more »

Expedited Passage Requested for Federal Legislation to Stabilize the Credit Market Crunch and Stem the Tide of Impending Foreclosures

November 15, 2007 -- Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), chairman of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) and chairman of the Senate’s Housing Subcommittee, spoke today on the Senate floor in support of expedited passage of two pieces of landmark legislation that will assist borrowers trapped in risky, unaffordable subprime loans.    » read more »

Quebec Firefighters Delayed At Border While Responding To Blaze In Rouses Point

November 14, 2007 -- Two days after Quebec firefighters were delayed crossing the U.S.-Canadian border while responding to a fire a few miles away in Rouses Point, NY, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today called on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to employ a regular system that would allow first-responders from the two countries to swiftly cross the border so they can offer mutual assistance.    » read more »

Without Immediate Dredging, Ships Will Be Impeded From Entering Port

November 14, 2007 -- Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer revealed that the future of the Port of Oswego, which has recently undergone a remarkable revitalization fueling economic growth across Central New York, is threatened by undredged, shallow waterways that constrict access for ships navigating the port. Over the past three years, the port’s popularity with the shipping industry has exploded due to its status as the only deep water port on the U.S. shores of Lake Ontario.    » read more »

Lethal MRSA Infection Continues To Pop Up In Schools Across New York State

November 14, 2007 -- With the drug-resistant MRSA infection continuing to pop up across NYS and the country, today U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer introduced a new bill that will offer tax credits to companies researching and developing products to combat infectious diseases.    » read more »

Senate Today Votes 79-14 to Override Presidential Veto of Water Resources Development Act, Authorizing Funding for Water Projects Across New York

November 8, 2007 -- Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton today announced that the Senate has voted to override the President’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), joining the House to authorize $10 million for projects to upgrade drinking water systems in several communities across New York State.    » read more »

Funding Included in Veterans Affairs and Military Construction Appropriations Bill Approved by Conference Committee

November 7, 2007 -- Washington, DC – Senators Charles Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton today announced that a Joint House and Senate Conference Committee has approved the Fiscal Year 2008 Veterans Affairs and Military Construction Appropriations bill, which includes $368.1 million in military construction funding for Fort Drum.    » read more »

2 More Acid Rain Research Programs Are Put On The Chopping Block

November 6, 2007 -- Two weeks after blasting the Bush Administration for threatening to cut a key acid rain monitoring program used across Upstate New York, today U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer revealed that the Administration is planning to further gut anti-acid rain efforts by completely slashing funding to two additional programs.    » read more »

November 3, 2007 -- "I will support Judge Michael Mukasey for attorney general.    » read more »

New Deal Will Protect Coverage For Up To 5,000 North Country Residents

October 31, 2007 -- U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer hailed today’s news that a new agreement has been reached between the health care insurance provider HealthNow New York and the Hudson Headwaters Health Network. The agreement will result in a continuation of health insurance coverage for up to 5,000 residents across the North Country.    » read more »

Official Would Be Tasked With Creating 'One-Stop' Website with Consumer Safety Info, Implementing National Recall Alert System

October 30, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) unveiled legislation Tuesday establishing a new office within the Department of Commerce to coordinate the oversight activities of the patchwork of agencies that regulate foods and products sold in the United States.    » read more »

Bill To Give Local Authorities In Croton And Middletown The Power To Keep Solid-Waste Transfer Stations On Rail Lines Out Of Communities' Backyards

October 30, 2007 -- Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer pushed for a federal provision that will protect the Towns of Croton and Middletown from having solid-waste transfer stations constructed in their residential neighborhoods without local regulation.    » read more »

ASPIRE Act Would Establish KIDS Accounts to Help Children Save Money for College, Homeownership, and Retirement; Schumer: 'Win-Win Proposal Will Help Foster a Generation of Responsible Savers'

October 3, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC—Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer was joined by a bipartisan coalition of legislators and advocates to unveil legislation creating personal savings accounts for all Americans at birth.    » read more »

While Resources Flood To Southern Border, Upstate NY Border Left High And Dry

GAO Report Paints Shocking Picture of How Easily Security Measures Can Be Circumvented - Report Finds Some State Roads Entirely Unstaffed and Unmonitored Northern Border Still Lacking Additional Agents it was Promised—Witness At Hearing Today Said Security at Border Hasn't Increased "Since the French and Indian War" Schumer: We Must Do All We Can to Secure All Our Borders    » read more »