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Charles Schumer is a Democratic Senator from New York. He's currently the third-highest-ranking Democrat in the Senate, behind Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin, and is considered the fourth most-powerful Senator overall. He will replace Dianne Feinstein as head of the Rules and Administration Committee in the next Congress.CBS News: Reid Reshuffles Committee Heads (December 15, 2008)
On February 20, 2009, Schumer stated during an interview that he felt like failed "zombie" banks should be nationalized, stripped down and then resold by the federal government. He did caution that this was a move of last resort and should only take place if a bank became insolvent.Huffington Post: Schumer: Failed 'Zombie' Banks Should Be Nationalized (February 20, 2009)
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Fast Facts
- Born: November 23, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York
- Assumed office: January 6, 1999
- Up for re-election in 2011
- Spouse: Iris Weinshall
- Religion: Jewish
- Has never lost an election
- Chairman: Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC)
- Co-authored the controversial 1994 Assault Weapons Ban
- Voted against Clinton impeachment in both houses of Congress
- Scored a 1600 on the SAT
- Appeared on the TV quiz show It's Academic
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Political Background
Schumer has never had a job outside of professional politics.After graduating from Harvard Law School, Schumer won a seat on the New York State Assembly, becoming its youngest elected member since Theodore Roosevelt. He entered the House in 1980, representing Queens and Brooklyn, and was re-elected eight times.
Schumer entered the Senate in 1998, beating out former Vice Presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro in the Democratic primary. He's currently Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, the Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts and the Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation and Community Development.
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"Sen. Charles Schumer wants to give every child born in the United States a $500 savings account" http://gbrief.li/5B
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Charles E. Schumer in favor of 20 million invaders as citizens... Hold on to your jobs and deficits.
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Schumer talks subprime at Appraisal Institute event.(Charles E. Schumer )(Conference news): An article from: Real Estate Weekly - $9.95
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Charlie Rose with Lawrence O'Donnell, Charles Schumer, Christopher Shays, Jim Glassman & Norm Ornstein; William Goldman (January 7, 1997) - $24.95
Charlie speaks with former Congressional Aide Lawrence O'Donnell, Representatives Charles Schumer and Christopher Shays, journalist Norm Ornstein and Jim Glassman of the American Enterprise Institute about Newt Gingrich. The group discusses...
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Charlie Rose with Bill McCollum & Charles Schumer; Susan Sontag; Hank Jones & Charles Haden (August 2, 1995) - $24.95
Congressmen Bill McCollum and Charles Schumer look back on the Waco hearings, partisanship in Congress, and the long-term effects of the Branch Davidian incident. Then, Susan Sontag discusses the war in Bosnia, the diplomatic failures of th...
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View All Charles Schumer Questions (41) | Ask a QuestionDo remember reading any books that really inspired you to go beyond what you had imagined you could? (5 Answers)Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand. Not so much for the doctrine that this tome has become the bible for, but because of the general message of not living one's life ... read moreWhat was Charles Lewis, Jr? (1 Answer)Jeffrey Kirby and Charles Lewis, Jr were reportedly driving side by side in Newport Beach before Lewis hit a pole. Jeffrey David Kirby, 51, of Costa Mesa, was booked for ... read more
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CBS News: Reid Reshuffles Committee Heads
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Newsday: With victories, Schumer's Senate strength grows
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Daily Mail: Chuck Schumer flies into rage over lax airport security
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Reuters: Sen. Schumer questions Countrywide borrowing (Nov. 26, 2007)
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Bloomberg.com: Mukasey's Approval by Senate Boosted by Two Democrats
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The New York Times: "Schumer and Feinstein Back Mukasey"
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FOXNews.com: Schumer Blasts Fellow Democrats in New Book
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USNews.com: Democrats All Smiles About the Senate (2006)
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Middle East Quarterly: The Peace Process Has Been One-Sided (2000)
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