Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn October 7, 2008, Sen. Schumer visited Fast Signs in Henrietta to call on the federal government to find ways to extend lines of credit directly to businesses. He suggested creating a temporary small business direct loan program modeled after the federal direct loans to students. The Senator plans to offer legislation in November to authorize the expansion of such SBA lending programs.