Archive for 'Congressional News'
What The $300 A Month Child Benefit Could Mean For A Family On The Edge | Vermont Public Radio
Four in 10 children in the U.S. live in households struggling to afford basic expenses, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Now, as part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, the House and Senate have passed a child benefit, the first of its kind in the United States. It would provide […]
Posted: March 9th, 2021 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stefanik votes against Justice in Policing Act | Government | nny360.com
Source: Stefanik votes against Justice in Policing Act | Government | nny360.com
Posted: March 5th, 2021 under Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Stefanik votes against COVID relief, voting rights, and police reform bills | NCPR News
Source: Stefanik votes against COVID relief, voting rights, and police reform bills | NCPR News
Posted: March 4th, 2021 under Congressional News, Political News.
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Stefanik Announces National Science Foundation Grant for Clarkson University
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced Clarkson University will receive more than $200,000 dollars from the National Science Foundation for their Aquatic Sciences, Engineering, and Technology Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) Program. “As a member of the Education and Labor Committee, I am always especially excited to announce grants that will help our […]
Posted: March 2nd, 2021 under Congressional News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Stefanik says Cuomo must resign, calls him ‘sexual predator’ | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Source: Stefanik says Cuomo must resign, calls him ‘sexual predator’ | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Posted: February 25th, 2021 under Congressional News, Political News, State Government News.
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Essex County housing program gets $170K federal grant | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN |
Source: Essex County housing program gets $170K federal grant | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | The Housing Assistance Program of Essex County will soon get a much-needed financial boost by way of a $170,000 grant from NeighborWorks America.
Posted: February 17th, 2021 under Congressional News, Northern NY News.
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‘Worst in America’: Inside the public feud between Cuomo and Stefanik | NCPR News
Source: ‘Worst in America’: Inside the public feud between Cuomo and Stefanik | NCPR News
Posted: February 17th, 2021 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, Political News.
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$25 billion restaurant relief package has bipartisan support, Schumer says – syracuse.com
Source: $25 billion restaurant relief package has bipartisan support, Schumer says – syracuse.com
Posted: February 16th, 2021 under Business News, Congressional News, Heathcare News.
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‘Worst in America’: inside the very public feud between Cuomo and Stefanik
Source: ‘Worst in America’: inside the very public feud between Cuomo and Stefanik
Posted: February 15th, 2021 under Congressional News, Political News, State Government News.
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North Country Live web series returns – – The Adirondack Almanack
Source: North Country Live web series returns – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: February 10th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Congressional News, Northern NY News.
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Gillibrand: A “more diverse and equitable” military at Fort Drum and nationwide | NCPR News
Source: Gillibrand: A “more diverse and equitable” military at Fort Drum and nationwide | NCPR News
Posted: February 9th, 2021 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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NY certifies Claudia Tenney as winner of House race over Anthony Brindisi – syracuse.com
Source: NY certifies Claudia Tenney as winner of House race over Anthony Brindisi – syracuse.com
Posted: February 9th, 2021 under Congressional News, Political News, Upstate New York.
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Schumer: COVID deal good for northern N.Y. | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Source: Schumer: COVID deal good for northern N.Y. | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | In a web conference call with North Country business leaders Feb. 5, the new U.S. Senate Majority Leader said the proposed COVID-19 relief bill would be beneficial to residents h
Posted: February 8th, 2021 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Claudia Tenney to be certified as winner of New York’s 22nd race, judge rules – syracuse.com
Source: Claudia Tenney to be certified as winner of New York’s 22nd race, judge rules – syracuse.com
Posted: February 5th, 2021 under Congressional News, Political News, Upstate New York.
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Stefanik Announces Committee Appointments
Congresswoman Stefanik Appointed Ranking Member on New House Armed Services Committee Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems; Appointed as Member of Strategic Forces Subcommittee focusing on Missile Defense Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Stefanik was appointed to two new subcommittee assignments on the House Armed Services Committee for the 117th Congress. She […]
Posted: February 4th, 2021 under Congressional News.
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Stefanik Cosponsors USPS Fairness Act Commemorates ‘National Thank a Mail Carrier Day’
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik cosponsored the United States Postal Service (USPS) Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation that would repeal the burdensome mandate forcing the USPS to prefund their retiree healthcare decades in advance. No other enterprise in the United States faces the requirement, and it […]
Posted: February 4th, 2021 under Congressional News.
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Stefanik Announces $4 Million Dollar HHS Grant for Mental Health, Substance Abuse Programs
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is awarding a $4,000,000 grant to support mental health and substance abuse disorder programs in New York’s 21st Congressional District. Congresswoman Stefanik issued the following statement: “The COVID-19 pandemic has sadly perpetuated the mental health crisis in our country, […]
Posted: February 3rd, 2021 under Congressional News, Highway Dept. News.
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Tenney nears victory after judge rules against key Brindisi ballots in NY 22nd race – syracuse.com
Source: Tenney nears victory after judge rules against key Brindisi ballots in NY 22nd race – syracuse.com
Posted: February 1st, 2021 under Congressional News, Political News, Upstate New York.
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Legislators React To Attorney General’s Report on Nursing Home COVID-19 Death Undercount
Earlier today New York Attorney General Letitia James released a searing report that found the state Department of Health underreported nursing home deaths related to the coronavirus by as much as 50 percent. (Click here to review the report) State Senator Dan Stec issued this statement: “All New Yorkers, and especially those who suffered the […]
Posted: January 28th, 2021 under Congressional News, General News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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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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