'This is a joke, right?' Chuck Schumer's latest push is beyond pitiful [photo]

With so many major issues unfolding in the world today, Sen. Chuck Schumer decides to tackle something important.

Fairness to Pet Owners Act will open up the pet meds market, allow owners to shop around & drive exorbitant costs down. W/ @SenBlumenthal

— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 20, 2014

Our bill will help pet owners focus on their dogs' or cats' health rather than medication costs. http://t.co/DApR8Isx8W

— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 20, 2014

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No, that is not a parody account.

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@SenSchumer Start Packing your bags in November….Bye Bye!!!!

— DA (@Seipai23) July 20, 2014

@SenSchumer phew! If the Constitution teaches anything, it's that the Fed needs to step in when pet meds get too expensive! #standwithpets

— John Scaduto (@scadutomoney) July 20, 2014