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Stefanik co-leads bipartisan effort to modernize online job searches
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, as a co-lead of the bill, reintroduced the Widening Internet Readiness for Employment Development (WIRED) Act this week, alongside U.S. Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Richard…
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Morelle advances legislation to address contaminated drinking water
Legislation seeks to address exposure of cancer-causing chemicals known as PFAS: harmful pollutant that contaminated drinking water in Hoosick Falls, NY WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle voted to protect public…
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Schumer lauds $495m appropriation for New York land and water conservation fund
Funds Will Be Used To Help Preserve and Protect Public Lands, Water Resources, and Historic Sites Across New York State WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S.…
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce that U.S.–Israeli missile defense to receive $500 million boost
Both the National Defense Authorization Act and End-Of-Year Appropriations Package Authorize and Fund Critical Israeli Security Systems WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Ranking…
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Maloney report claims Coast Guard leadership failed to address harassment, bullying, and retaliation
Washington D.C. (Dec. 11, 2019)—Today, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, the Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, released a joint…
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Lowey applauds federal study into gun violence
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY17/Rockland-Westchester), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that the spending bill that funds the federal government through September 2020 includes $25 million in federal funding –…
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Army Corps to study deepening Port of Oswego, says Katko
OSWEGO, NY – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced that, following his advocacy, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin a feasibility study on deepening the Port of Oswego. The Port of…
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Higgins praises passage of USMCA
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) a member of the House of Representatives Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee and Co-Chair of the House Northern Border Caucus, released the statement below following approval of the…
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Donald Trump, Jr. is considering a run for Congress against Jerry Nadler
It’s being widely rumored that Donald Trump, Jr, the President’s oldest son, is considering a run for Congress — against his father’s arch-nemesis, the impeachment ringleader Jerry Nadler, who was first elected…
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Jacobs plans downstate fundraiser at a NYC women’s club
State Senator Chris Jacobs (R – Erie County) — who is preparing for what is widely expected to be a no-holds-barred Republican primary nominating contest in the 27th congressional district — is…
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Gillibrand pushes to strengthen mental health access and support for the military community
Gillibrand Calls for Changes in Reporting Requirements that Prevent Service Members from Seeking the Help They Need New York, NY – With veteran and military suicide rates posing a crisis in New York and…
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Schumer rails against robocalls and demands a federal ban
Schumer: “Americans Are Desperate For A ‘Silent Night’ Free Of Robocalls This Holiday Season & Beyond” Announcing that new federal legislation to finally help put an end to those hair-pulling robocalls is…
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Gillibrand amendment to ensure military bases receive local dairy and produce
Federal Proposal to Consolidate Military’s Dairy Suppliers Would Have Forced Local Farms to Ship Their Products To A Central Location Before Coming Back to New York Military Sites, Rather Than Selling Directly…
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Morelle urges action to end surprise medical billing
In letter to House leadership, Rep. Morelle leads 43 bipartisan colleagues in push for an independent dispute resolution system (Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D – Monroe County) released a…
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Reed’s bill for longterm West Valley funding is heading to Trump’s desk to be signed into law
WASHINGTON – Rep. Tom Reed announced his bill to authorize $75 million dollars a year for the West Valley Demonstration Project through 2026 to secure and remove nuclear waste from the site passed…
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Stefanik calls on Governor Cuomo to reinstate federal law enforcement access to State DMV records
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo opposing his decision to block all federal Law Enforcement officers from accessing the New York State DMV database. This…
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Higgins announces his support for House passage of prescription drug legislation
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced House passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, landmark legislation that reduces the cost of prescription drugs by empowering Medicare to…
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Hillary Clinton is planning to run for Speaker of the House
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is planning to run for Congress in New York’s 17th district, sources familiar with her thinking tell The Chronicle. Longtime Westchester County Rep. Nita Lowey, currently…
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Jacobs is being encouraged to run against Higgins, as Langworthy fears worst in 27th district special election
Republican insiders have been prodding State Senator Chris Jacobs to challenge Rep. Brian Higgins in New York’s 26th congressional district. But the two-term Senator has already announced his intentions to seek the…
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Carlucci lands early labor endorsement in primary to succeed Nita Lowey
Senator David Carlucci is the first candidate in the race for Congress in New York’s 17th district to receive a major labor endorsement New York’s International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union…
