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Gillibrand Statement Following Briefing With Acting Under Secretary Of Defense On Security Situation In Israel

October 10, 2023 Contributor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following a briefing with Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker about the security situation in Israel, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, issued the […]
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Gillibrand Promotes Cyber Service Academy At Mohawk Valley Community College; Encourages Students To Apply For Scholarship-For-Service Cyber Program

October 7, 2023 Contributor
Utica, NY – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined elected officials and educators at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) to encourage students to apply to the Cyber Service Academy scholarship program, which grants students free […]
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The Office Of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Invites Central New York High School Students & Parents To Service Academy Night

October 6, 2023 Contributor
SYRACUSE, NY — Friday, October 6th from 6-8 PM: Representatives from the Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will host the 2023 Central New York Service Academy Night to give high school students, families, school […]
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Gillibrand, Collins Announce Bipartisan Legislation To Expand Federal Work-Study Program To Include Jobs In Early Childhood Education

September 29, 2023 Contributor
Three Years After The Start Of The Pandemic, Child Care Workforce Continues To Operate Below Pre-Pandemic Levels; Bill Would Develop A New Generation Of Teachers and Help Alleviate Teacher Shortage.  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. […]
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Gillibrand Reveals Cost Of Government Shutdown To New York

September 28, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to discuss the cost of a government shutdown to New York. Gillibrand is calling on Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans to work with Democrats to fund the government and stop jeopardizing Americans’ livelihoods.

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Senator Gillibrand Leads Members Of The NY Delegation In Effort To Waive Burdensome Work Authorization Application Fees For Migrants

September 27, 2023 Contributor
With the increase of migrants in New York and cities across the country, Senator Gillibrand is leading the effort to waive restrictive work authorization application fees to reduce barriers and waiting times that migrants face to legally obtain work permits. Currently, the filing fee for the I-765 employment authorization application is $410.

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On 50th Anniversary Of “Battle Of The Sexes,” Gillibrand, Capito, Sinema Introduce Bill To Award Billie Jean King The Congressional Gold Medal

September 20, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) introduced bipartisan legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to tennis legend and American icon Billie Jean King. The medal will be awarded in recognition of Billie Jean King’s groundbreaking leadership, throughout her life and career, in advancing equal rights for women in athletics, education and society at large.

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New York’s Gun Laws Are Changing: Here’s What You Need To Know

September 16, 2023 Contributor
Gun owners, outdoor sportsmen and women and stores selling firearms and ammunition will be subjected to some troublesome procedures and protocols after new regulations went into effect on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The crux of the changes pertains to the way background checks will be conducted as well as new fees associated with buying guns and ammunition from your local dealership.

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Senator Gillibrand, Rep. Nadler Announce Landmark Labor Bill To Strengthen Garment Workers’ Rights And Incentivize Made-In-America Clothing Manufacturing

September 14, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the re-introduction of her one-of-its-kind labor bill, the Fashioning Accountability and Building Real Institutional Change (FABRIC) Act. For far too long, garment workers have faced unsafe working conditions, wage theft, and piecework pay, which often prioritizes fast fashion over the safety of workers.

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