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Stefanik Response to Biden’s State of the Union in Crisis
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following message in response to President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address: “The state of our union is in crisis because of President Joe Biden. Tonight’s speech will not rewrite the abysmal failure of the past year under one-party Democrat rule in Washington. Unfortunately, rather […]
Posted: March 2nd, 2022 under Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to End All Mandates at Northern Border
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined her colleagues in introducing the Northern Border Reopening Act, led by Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27), to force the Biden Administration to end all COVID-19 mandates for Canadians traveling to the United States. “Burdening Canadians with additional restrictions to cross the Northern […]
Posted: February 28th, 2022 under Business News, Congressional News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Stefanik Leads Charge Against NY Farm Laborers Wage Board Decision to Lower Overtime Threshold
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today led six of her colleagues in sending a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul urging her to reject the New York State Farm Laborers Wage Board’s recent decision to lower the overtime wage threshold. “The Farm Laborers Wage Board ignored 70% of the […]
Posted: February 24th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News.
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House Republican Leadership’s Statement on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01), House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (TX-10), House Armed Services Committee Lead Republican Mike Rogers (AL-03), and House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Mike Turner (OH-10) issued […]
Posted: February 22nd, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Stefanik stands against border vaccine requirements | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. |
Source: Stefanik stands against border vaccine requirements | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik recently joined 63 colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to work with the Canadian government to drop COVID-19 vacci
Posted: February 22nd, 2022 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, Political News.
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Canada adjusts border entry requirements; Stefanik calls for end to all northern border restrictions | Jefferson County | nny360.com
Source: Canada adjusts border entry requirements; Stefanik calls for end to all northern border restrictions | Jefferson County | nny360.com
Posted: February 17th, 2022 under Business News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Stefanik, Colleagues Demand Transparency for Illegal Immigrant Transit in the United States
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined her colleagues in introducing the Immigration Transparency and Transit Notification Act, which requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to notify the relevant federal, state, and local officials about the transportation, by […]
Posted: February 9th, 2022 under Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Stefanik Stands up for Gun Owners 2nd Amendment Rights
From the office of COngresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined her colleagues in sending a letter to the Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) requesting the total number of records on file in all ATF databases following concern that the Biden Administration is circumventing federal […]
Posted: February 9th, 2022 under Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, National News.
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Hochul signs off on new congressional district maps for NY state – syracuse.com
Source: Hochul signs off on new congressional district maps for NY state – syracuse.com
Posted: February 4th, 2022 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Matt Castelli is collecting Democrats’ endorsements, the latest from former Congressman Owens | NCPR News
Source: Matt Castelli is collecting Democrats’ endorsements, the latest from former Congressman Owens | NCPR News
Posted: February 2nd, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Stefanik Opposes NY Farm Laborers Wage Board Decision to Lower Overtime Threshold
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement following the New York Farm Laborers Wage Board’s decision to lower the overtime threshold from 60 to 40 hours. “This decision by the Farm Laborers Wage Board proves once again how out-of-touch Albany Democrats are with our agricultural community. By lowering the overtime threshold, they […]
Posted: January 29th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Congressional News, Political News, State Government News.
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Bridie Farrell Launches NY-21 Congressional Bid | WAMC
Source: Bridie Farrell Launches NY-21 Congressional Bid | WAMC
Posted: January 28th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Stefanik, Colleagues Request Accountability on Federal Funding for Abortion Advocacy Groups
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined her colleagues in requesting a report on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) detailing the federal funding received by abortion providers and advocacy groups during fiscal years (FY) 2019 – 2021. Current federal funding of abortions is prohibited, but there is no limitation on funding abortion providers. “Proper oversight […]
Posted: January 25th, 2022 under Congressional News, National News.
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand enters Upstate NY restaurant without mask: ‘It’s hypocritical’ – syracuse.com
Source: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand enters Upstate NY restaurant without mask: ‘It’s hypocritical’ – syracuse.com
Posted: January 18th, 2022 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, Political News.
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Stefanik votes by proxy to fundraise with Trump | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Source: Stefanik votes by proxy to fundraise with Trump | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Posted: January 15th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Stefanik raises $3 million in fundraiser with former President Trump | NCPR News
Source: Stefanik raises $3 million in fundraiser with former President Trump | NCPR News
Posted: January 13th, 2022 under Congressional News, Political News.
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One year after the U.S. Capitol riot: How Stefanik embraced, amplified election falsehoods | NCPR News
Source: One year after the U.S. Capitol riot: How Stefanik embraced, amplified election falsehoods | NCPR News
Posted: January 5th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News.
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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today released the following statement:
“On January 6, 2021, I strongly and clearly condemned the violence and destruction that occurred at the U.S. Capitol – just as I strongly condemned the entire year of violence and lawlessness that raged across our nation throughout 2020. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to the U.S. Capitol Police for their bravery and […]
Posted: January 5th, 2022 under Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Stefanik Announces Favorable Settlement to Canadian Dairy Dispute
January 4, 2022 Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced a USMCA dispute settlement panel ruled in favor of the United States that Canada is breaching its commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by unfairly administering dairy tariff-rate quotas in a way that harms American dairy farmers. “I am proud to announce that, […]
Posted: January 4th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Congressional News, Northern NY News.
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NY panel wants to merge districts of GOP Reps. John Katko, Claudia Tenney – syracuse.com
Source: NY panel wants to merge districts of GOP Reps. John Katko, Claudia Tenney – syracuse.com
Posted: January 4th, 2022 under Congressional News, Political News, Upstate New York.
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Stefanik, Colleagues Lead Opposition to Biden Vaccine Mandate in Upcoming SCOTUS Case
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.), House Education and Labor Committee Ranking Member Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), and Republican Study Committee Chairman Jim Banks (R-Ind.), led over 130 Representatives and over 40 Senators in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States […]
Posted: December 31st, 2021 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News.
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Merry Christmas from Congresswoman Elise Stefanik
Saratoga, New York – “There is no better place to celebrate the Christmas season than the North Country. This is a time to gather with friends and family to reflect on our many blessings. It is also a time to look beyond ourselves and take the time to volunteer to serve our communities. “This holiday […]
Posted: December 23rd, 2021 under Congressional News.
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Stefanik Introduces Legislation to Protect Veterans from Fraud
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced the VA Safe Holidays Act to protect veterans from identity theft and fraud. In 2019 and 2020 alone, veterans reported over 201,000 cases of fraud and identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission. “Our veterans have selflessly worked to protect […]
Posted: December 22nd, 2021 under Congressional News, Political News, Veterans' News.
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Peru Awarded $1.029 million in USDA water and waste disposal loans
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced $7,526,000 in water and waste disposal loans for North Country communities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development fund. “I am proud to announce over $7.5 million of taxpayer dollars will return to our district to invest in safe and effective water treatment for North Country […]
Posted: December 17th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Stefanik votes along party lines against three bills | NCPR News
Source: Stefanik votes along party lines against three bills | NCPR News
Posted: December 16th, 2021 under Congressional News, Political News.
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