Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On September 15th, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer toured Irving Tissue facility in Fort Edward, Washington County and urged the Commerce Department to investigate Irving in a case that is currently forcing the company to pay an 11 percent fine at the U.S.-Canadian border. Schumer said this 11 percent subsidy rate, which is the direct result of other companies’ unfair trade practices (but not that of Irving), is hurting potential job growth and further investment in Washington County.