Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn June 22, 2008, Sen. Schumer unveiled legislation that will require Medicare to reimburse pharmacies for prescription drug claims within 30 days. Many of Nassau and Suffolk's privately-owned pharmacies struggle to make ends meet each month while awaiting payment from Medicare. Sen. Schumer was joined by Donald Cantalino, President of the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York, and Robert Kleiger, Owner of Savall Drug Store.