Schumer Pushes FTC to End Delay of New Yorkers' Free Credit Reports
US Senator Charles E. Schumer today pushed the Federal Trade Commission to stop threatening New Yorkers with a 17-month delay of their right to access free credit reports. In a letter to FTC Chairman Timothy J. Muris, Schumer wrote: "There's no rhyme or reason for why New Yorkers are getting the short end of the stick when it comes to free credit reports. The FTC should come up with a fair way to implement this plan that does not discriminate based on where people live." Schumer has posted information about how to register objections with the FTC and offers draft text for New Yorkers to download and send as emails or letters to the FTC. Read More >>

Schumer Launches Grassroots Effort to Protect New Yorkers' Social Security
US Senator Charles E. Schumer today urged New Yorkers of all ages to join him in a grassroots effort to protect Social Security benefits for current and future retirees. Schumer's effort comes on the heels of Federal Reserve Chairman Greenspan's suggestion last week that the benefits be significantly scaled down. Schumer released a report today showing that over 3 million New Yorkers now receive Social Security benefits and over 14 million are below retirement age, the group Greenspan's recommended cuts target. Read More >>

Schumer: Parmalat Decision to Not Sell U.S. Assets Both Preserves Competition For Farmers and Helps Prevent Hikes
US Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the danger of a single company controlling as much as 80 to 90 percent of the New York milk market now appears to be averted because Parmalat USA announced that they would restructure their bankrupt American operations rather than sell the company to a competitor. Read More >>