Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On February 19, 2009, Sen. Schumer announced that the federal economic stimulus package includes a provision that will more that double the current college tuition tax break to $2,500 per student per year. About 80% of students graduating from four year schools in the Rochester area graduate with an average debt of $23,908. The new credit will help middle class families as college tuition continues to increase.