Chuck Schumer
The House Just Passed a Bill That Would Let 9/11 Victims Sue Saudi Arabia
Obama has threatened a veto.
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The Senate Just Approved a Bill That Would Let Families of 9/11 Victims Sue Saudi Arabia
The legislation passed unanimously, despite a veto threat from President Barack Obama and warnings from Saudi officials about possible repercussions.
Clinton and Sanders Are Backing a Bill That Allows Families to Sue Saudi Arabia Over 9/11
Both candidates broke with the Obama administration in coming out to support the legislation just two days before Tuesday's critical New York primary.
Hillary Clinton Wants You to Remember How New York She Is Ahead of State's Primary
In a speech on Wednesday at Harlem's iconic Apollo Theater, Clinton highlighted her efforts to rebuild the city in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and to pass a healthcare bill for first responders to ground zero.
9/11 Families Suing Saudi Arabia Suffer Setback — But There's Hope in Congress
Lawyers for the plaintiffs have argued that evidence shows that Saudi officials and clerics were involved with several 9/11 hijackers in the months before the attacks.
This Bill Would Allow a Lawsuit Over Saudi Government's Alleged Role in 9/11 to Proceed
On Thursday, a bipartisan group of US senators reintroduced the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act — and there is hope that the time has finally come for Congress to approve it.
Obama Might Have Committed the US to Iran Nuke Deal Before Congress Can Vote on It
In advocating for a deal between major world powers and Iran over the Islamic republic's nuclear program, Obama has possibly already sidestepped congressional opposition.
A Quick Chat with Senator Chuck Schumer
Senator Chuck Schumer sits down for a quick chat with Alex Miller at the VICE offices in Brooklyn.
Puerto Rico Really Wants to Declare Bankruptcy — But It Can't
As a US territory, Puerto Rico cannot file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy, an option that is afforded to American municipalities and which has been employed in recent years by cities like Detroit and Stockton.