The Latest Breaking News from Chuck Schumer

Democrats moving full steam ahead on Manchin's spending bill

House leaders are preparing to call lawmakers back to Congress the week of Aug. 8.

Axios · Jul 29, 2022

Build Back Manchin: Here’s what is included in the monster spending deal agreed to by Democrats

Tons of money for renewable energy, lease sales for drilling in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico and prescription drug pricing.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

Schumer rallies Democrats after surprise deal with Manchin

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has told fellow Senate Democrats they now have an opportunity to achieve two “hugely important” priorities on health care and climate change after the deal he struck with Sen. Joe Manchin

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

Schumer-Manchin deal gives new life to climate legislation

Biden's target for emissions cuts could be within reach — if it passes.

Axios · Jul 28, 2022

Biden's Plan To Tackle Inflation Gets A Fresh Lease Of Life As Manchin Comes To Terms With Democrats

Senator Joe Manchin III (D-WV) said in a statement Wednesday that he would vote for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 — the name of a law that addresses inflation, lowering energy and healthcare costs.

Benzinga · Jul 28, 2022

Federal bill to legalize marijuana would help, not hurt, the illicit market

California’s experience shows why burdensome taxes and regulations, as in Sen. Chuck Schumer’s proposed bill, would drive consumers away from the legal pot market.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 28, 2022

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The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

Sen. Manchin backs $369 billion energy-climate plan, rejects SALT

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have struck a deal on a tax, energy and climate bill, breaking a deadlock on the Democrats’ long-sought legislation to enact major parts of President Joe Biden’s agenda.

Tribune News Service · Jul 28, 2022

Washington waits for Sinema's verdict on shock Manchin spending deal

Solving the Democrats' tax and spending puzzle in the Senate has always involved two key pieces: Sinema and Manchin.

Axios · Jul 28, 2022

Schumer, Manchin Strike Deal To Raise Taxes, Cut the Deficit, Spend Billions on Climate Change

The proposal reportedly hikes taxes by over $730 billion, with $300 billion of that money to be used for reducing the federal budget deficit.

Reason · Jul 27, 2022