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Congress
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With Senate passage of ‘Corona 3’, Schumer delivers $40 billion for New Yorkers
Schumer: +$40B Billion Dollars Of Additional Help Is On The Way, New York U.S. Senator Charles Schumer formally announced today the expected passage of the latest COVID-19 emergency package he directly negotiated,…
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Gillibrand worried that civil rights of those with disabilities eroded during Coronavirus outbreak
As Nation Responds to Coronavirus Outbreak, Bipartisan Coalition Urges HHS to Ensure States Adhere to Existing Disability Anti-Discrimination Laws U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, alongside U.S. Senator James Lankford, led a bipartisan, bicameral…
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Higgins calls Trump plan to station troops on Canadian border ‘a waste of military resources’
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is responding to multiple reports confirmed by the Canadian government that the White House is making plans to send 1,000 U.S. troops to the border between the U.S. and Canada. Higgins,…
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Libertarian candidate ruled on the ballot in NY-27, a major blow to Republican Chairman’s bribery scheme
Duane Whitmer, the Libertarian nominee for Congress in New York’s 27th district, will be on the ballot in the special election scheduled for April 21, attorney James Ostrowski announced late last evening. …
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In 27th congressional district, Mychajliw promises to debate McMurray if Jacobs won’t
If Chris Jacobs won’t debate Democrat Nate McMurray, Stefan Mychajliw will HAMBURG, NY – Congressional candidate Stefan I. Mychajliw Jr. has announced he will accept a debate challenge from Democrat Nate McMurray,…
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Higgins announces grant opportunity for local fire departments
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) application period is now open and invites local fire departments to apply. The AFG program provides competitive grants to fire…
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McConnell urges Army to select Fort Knox for new HQ — but will Schumer push for New York sites?
Unclear if Schumer plans to advocates for New York sites, like Romulus or West Point WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and Congressman Brett…
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Citing cheap Canadian produce, Gillibrand calls for investigation into unfair trade subsidies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called for investigations into unfair trade subsidies to Canadian growers, as New…
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Schumer presses Bureau of Indian Affairs to restore aid for Native American students in six WNY school districts
Schumer Urges BIA To Do Its Job And Sign Off On Vital Funding For WNY Districts U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today urged the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to immediately sign…
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New polling suggests Jacobs would be a Republican favorite against Higgins
While the nomination of Senator Chris Jacobs in the 27th congressional district — New York’s most conservative — has sparked a widening divide inside the local Republican Party, new polling suggests that…
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Republican activists plan to circulate ‘Draft Don Junior’ petitions in New York congressional primary
Republican activists in New York’s 27th congressional districts are outraged in the aftermath of party bosses’ endorsement of State Senator Chris Jacobs, a policy moderate who is well known as a ‘never-Trumer’…
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Schumer calls on Feds to immediately treat Vets suffering from agent orange conditions
The VA Proposed Adding 4 Health Conditions To Agent Orange “Presumptive Conditions” Exposure Health Care Benefits List, But Administration Has Refused To Add Conditions & Blocked Vietnam-Era Vets From Getting The VA…
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Gillibrand wants Chautauqua Lake’s toxic algal blooms prioritized by Army Corps Of Engineers
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, called on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to prioritize funding to protect the…
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Gillibrand votes no on USMCA, slams Trump-negotiated trade deal
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today released the following statement on her vote against the USMCA: “I plan to vote against President Trump’s USMCA agreement. President Trump’s USMCA deal may…
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Hawley drops out of Republican primary in the 27th congressional district
In a statement released late this afternoon, Assemblyman Steve Hawley announced that he is withdrawing from the Republican Primary contest in New York’s 27th district, where Rep. Chris Collins resigned upon being…
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Schumer wants funding to address toxic algae blooms in Upstate lakes
Recently, Upstate New York’s Lakes—Including Prominent Drinking Water Sources From Great Lakes To Finger Lakes—Have Been Infected By Toxic Algal Blooms U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced major progress in his…
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Gillibrand visits Utica to announce bipartisan legislation to support families struggling with addiction
The Family Support Services for Addiction Act Would Create a Grant Program to Fund Services for Families Helping Loved Ones With Substance Use Disorder; Only One in Five People Who Need Treatment…
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Rose breaks with party to oppose war powers resolution on Iran
Congressman Max Rose, an Army combat veteran, issued the following statement on the War Powers Resolution on Iran before the House of Representatives today: “President Trump was justified in killing a terrorist…
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Brindisi pushes legislation to declare Mexican drug cartels ‘Terrorist Organizations’
Congressman Anthony Brindisi and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick introduced the bipartisan Identifying Drug Cartels as Terrorists Act. This bipartisan legislation would list seven Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs), as defined…
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Tonko’s electric vehicle charging bill advances in House
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko celebrated the advance of his bill, H.R. 5530, the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Rebate Act, through the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy today as part…
