Lawmakers once supportive of Schumer's bipartisan effort, including Sen.

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When Obama raised the immigration issue in his speech, a bipartisan group of senators, including Republican John McCain of Arizona and Democrat Chuck Schumer of New York, stood and applauded together to signal bipartisan support for moving forward.

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Charles Schumer and two other Democrats would impose penalties, including possible tariffs, on nations that manipulate their currencies.

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Schumer said Hagel told him that he backs all steps necessary, including the use of military force, to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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Chuck Schumer of New York would mandate background checks for all gun sales, including private transactions.

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Schumer's bill would mandate background checks for all gun sales, including private transactions.

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Chuck Schumer of New York said last week that he was in talks with colleagues -- including several who are ranked highly by the NRA -- on possible legislation to expand background checks on private gun sales.

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Chuck Schumer of New York said at Wednesday's hearing that he is in talks with colleagues -- including several who are ranked highly by the NRA -- on possible legislation to expand background checks on private gun sales.

CNN: February 1, 2013 -- Updated 0041 GMT (0841 HKT)