One would assume that such a deal , which would only need 51 Democratic Senate votes (VP Harris?).... Such a bill would be bound to contain a catch all for some of things Manchin demanded with a few progressives wants for flavor... Could they get it thru the … [Read more...] about Democrats are still courting Manchin for a reconciliation package….
US Senate Majority Leader Charles 'Chuck' Schumer (D-NY)
Don’t look good for a Voting Rights Bill….
The US Senate Majority Leader...Senator Schumer admits he's got a hard job getting support to drop the filibuster rule in his chamber to get a Voting Rights piece of legislation passed that would help Democrats counter Republican voter suppression efforts across the … [Read more...] about Don’t look good for a Voting Rights Bill….
Senator Schumer goes after China……
It's gonna be a high wire act.... China wants to eclipse America in EVERY way.... Schumer wants pump money into American tech to blunt China... But America actually does Billions in trade with China which reaches almost every American's daily life.... Hmmmm? After … [Read more...] about Senator Schumer goes after China……
Senate delays the Defense Budget Bill….
The American legislative chambers cannot handle too much at a time.... The Biden 'Build Back Better' is now on the Senate's plate.... It's actually more than twice the size of the National Defense Authorization Act's $768 price tag.... The delay and a subsequent rush to … [Read more...] about Senate delays the Defense Budget Bill….
Senate Majority Leader Schumer does his homework….
CNN Politics does a piece on how the New York Senator is making sure he keeps in touch with his left political flank while maintaining contact with others.... He is NOT anything like now Minority Leader Mitch McConnell... "He has one of the toughest jobs in Washington right … [Read more...] about Senate Majority Leader Schumer does his homework….