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Chalk Up a Win for Schumer

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 17: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) at a news conference on September 17, 2020 in Washington, DC. The House passed the HEROS ACT three months ago and, the senate offe... WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 17: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) at a news conference on September 17, 2020 in Washington, DC. The House passed the HEROS ACT three months ago and, the senate offered a lesser version, but refused to compromise when Speaker Nancy Pelosi offered to meet halfway. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) MORE LESS
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January 26, 2021 8:39 a.m.
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So, interesting developments over night in the Senate. Both sides are portraying the agreement as a win. But basically McConnell caved. So chalk up a win for Chuck Schumer.

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