Archive for 'Congressional News'
ICYMI: Congresswoman Stefanik Requests Briefing on National Guard Presence at Capitol
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Stefanik sent a letter to Acting Secretary of the Army John Whitley, requesting a briefing on the threat assessments and all relevant intelligence regarding the U.S. Capitol Complex to clarify the justification of the decision for significant National Guard troop presence through mid-March. Read the letter, also signed by several […]
Posted: January 27th, 2021 under Congressional News, Political News.
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Reporter Debrief: Vermont’s U.S. Senators Take Control Of Influencial Committees | Vermont Public Radio
Source: Reporter Debrief: Vermont’s U.S. Senators Take Control Of Influencial Committees | Vermont Public Radio
Posted: January 25th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Congresswoman Stefanik Votes for Waiver Allowing for Consideration of Retired General Lloyd Austin for Secretary of Defense
Today, Congresswoman Stefanik voted in favor of Retired General Lloyd Austin to be considered by the Senate for United States Secretary of Defense. She issued the following statement: “Today, I was proud to support a waiver for retired General Lloyd Austin to be considered for confirmation by the Senate to be the United States Secretary […]
Posted: January 21st, 2021 under Congressional News, Political News.
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Congresswoman Stefanik’s Statement on President Biden’s Inauguration
Today, Congresswoman Stefanik issued the following statement on the 2021 Presidential Inauguration: “Today, we witness the uniquely American tradition of the Presidential Inauguration that celebrates the peaceful and historic transfer of power from one President to the next. It is a reminder that despite the significant challenges we face, we are blessed to live […]
Posted: January 20th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History.
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VP Pence thanks troops – and Rep. Stefanik – at Fort Drum | NCPR News
Source: VP Pence thanks troops – and Rep. Stefanik – at Fort Drum | NCPR News
Posted: January 18th, 2021 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stewart’s pauses political giving after outcry over Stefanik donations
Source: Stewart’s pauses political giving after outcry over Stefanik donations
Posted: January 18th, 2021 under Business News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Congresswoman Stefanik Announces More Than $45 Million in Funding for North Country Public and Non-Profit Colleges and Universities
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Stefanik has announced that public and non-profit colleges and universities in New York’s 21st Congressional District will receive more than $45,000,000 in funding to support continued education. Congresswoman Stefanik released the following statement on this terrific news:0 “I am proud to announce that public and non-profit colleges and universities in the North […]
Posted: January 14th, 2021 under Congressional News, Education News, Heathcare News.
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Stefanik Statement on Voting Against H. Res. 24 – Article of Impeachment
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Stefanik voted against H. Res. 24, the Article of Impeachment, which charges the President of the United States with fomenting insurrection. Congresswoman Stefanik issued the following statement: “I am vehemently opposed to the snap impeachment of President Trump. It is a partisan ploy with no basis in the Constitution. The […]
Posted: January 13th, 2021 under Congressional News.
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Corporate donors pull support from Stefanik following vote to block election certification | NCPR News
Source: Corporate donors pull support from Stefanik following vote to block election certification | NCPR News
Posted: January 13th, 2021 under Business News, Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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House passes resolution urging VP Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment, despite his refusal
Source: House passes resolution urging VP Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment, despite his refusal
Posted: January 13th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stefanik Statement on Voting Against the Invocation of the 25th Amendment
1/12/20 – Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Stefanik voted against H. Res. 21, which calls on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment. Congresswoman Stefanik issued the following statement: “We must work together to unify at this challenging time for the American people. This political resolution sets a very dangerous Constitutional precedent and further […]
Posted: January 13th, 2021 under Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Stefanik opposes impeachment, wants “a peaceful transition of power”
Source: Stefanik opposes impeachment, wants “a peaceful transition of power”
Posted: January 11th, 2021 under Congressional News, Political News.
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Video shows Capitol Police cop getting crushed by protesters
Source: Video shows Capitol Police cop getting crushed by protesters
Posted: January 9th, 2021 under Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History.
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As Trump Era ends in violence, Stefanik’s loyalty “unwavering” | NCPR News
Source: As Trump Era ends in violence, Stefanik’s loyalty “unwavering” | NCPR News
Posted: January 8th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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What we know about the 5 deaths in the mob that stormed the Capitol
Source: What we know about the 5 deaths in the mob that stormed the Capitol
Posted: January 8th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History.
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Fact check: Stefanik speech had both true, false election complaints | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Source: Fact check: Stefanik speech had both true, false election complaints | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: January 8th, 2021 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Upstate New York.
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North Country protests emerge with calls for Stefanik’s resignation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Source: North Country protests emerge with calls for Stefanik’s resignation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Within hours of U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s objections during the Joint Session of Congress electoral ballot count, protests and calls for her resignation
Posted: January 8th, 2021 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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There is no evidence that suggests antifa was a part of the storming of the Capitol
Source: There is no evidence that suggests antifa was a part of the storming of the Capitol
Posted: January 7th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History.
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Four dead after pro-Trump rioters storm Capitol
Source: Four dead after pro-Trump rioters storm Capitol
Posted: January 7th, 2021 under Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stefanik House Floor Remarks on Objecting to Certain Electors
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Tonight, Congresswoman Stefanik spoke on the House Floor to condemn the violence that took place on the United States Capitol grounds today, and object to certain electors during the Joint Session of Congress to Count Electoral Ballots. The transcript of Congresswoman Stefanik’s speech is below, […]
Posted: January 7th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Congress validates Biden’s presidential election victory; Trump says there will be ‘orderly transition’ (Timeline) – syracuse.com
Source: Congress validates Biden’s presidential election victory; Trump says there will be ‘orderly transition’ (Timeline) – syracuse.com
Posted: January 7th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Woman Fatally Shot As Far-Right Insurrectionists Storm Capitol : Congress Reconvenes After Insurrection: Live Updates : NPR
Source: Woman Fatally Shot As Far-Right Insurrectionists Storm Capitol : Congress Reconvenes After Insurrection: Live Updates : NPR
Posted: January 7th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Violence: Vt. Congressman describes harrowing day at U.S. Capitol | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C.
Source: Violence: Vt. Congressman describes harrowing day at U.S. Capitol | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | “Never in my life…,” said Rep. Peter Welch (D) describing the violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6. Welch spoke with reporte
Posted: January 6th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Statement on Violence at the United States Capitol
Washington, D.C. – This is truly a tragic day for America. I fully condemn the dangerous violence and destruction that occurred today at the United States Capitol. Americans have a Constitutional right to protest and freedom of speech, but violence in any form is absolutely unacceptable and anti-American. The perpetrators of this un-American violence […]
Posted: January 6th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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NEW: Rep. Stefanik will object to Biden’s win | NCPR News
Source: NEW: Rep. Stefanik will object to Biden’s win | NCPR News
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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