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Katko To Secretary Buttigieg: I-81 Viaduct Project Is Critical For CNY

February 4, 2021 Contributor

Following Pete Buttigieg’s confirmation as Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today invited the Secretary to tour the I-81 Viaduct in Syracuse and urged his agency to provide an update regarding its consideration of the project.

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Katko, Republican Governance Group Members Call On President Biden To Reject Partisan Efforts, Advance COVID Relief

February 4, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) and members of the Republican Governance Group, a caucus comprised of Congressional Republicans committed to effective governing, yesterday urged the Biden Administration to work with lawmakers from both parties to negotiate and advance the next round of COVID-19 relief.

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Katko Demands Answers From DHS On Vaccine Prioritization

February 3, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member on the House Committee on Homeland Security, today demanded answers from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security around its plan to distribute its limited supply of taxpayer-procured COVID-19 vaccines.

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Katko To FEMA, HHS, DOD: Accelerate Local COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

February 3, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced that he spoke directly with senior officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Department of Defense (DoD) to discuss accelerating Central New York’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort.

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Katko Reintroduces Legislation To Put Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill

January 30, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) today announced the introduction of legislation requiring the Secretary of the Treasury to place the likeness of Harriet Tubman on the $20 Federal Reserve note.

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Katko Offers Support To Address Local Vaccine, Supply Shortages

January 29, 2021 Contributor

In a virtual roundtable hosted by the Healthcare Association of New York State, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today joined hospitals from across Central New York to discuss local COVID-19 vaccine distribution and supply issues.

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Katko Announces $70K In Federal Funds To Spur Job Growth, Economic Development In CNY

January 28, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced $70,000 in federal funding has been awarded to the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board.

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Katko Renews Effort To Resolve Errors Within Trusted Traveler Programs, Keep Travelers Safe

January 27, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member on the House Committee on Homeland Security, today reintroduced the Trusted Traveler Reconsideration and Restoration Act.

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Katko Announces Over $130K In Federal Funds To Address Youth Substance Abuse In CNY

January 26, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced $133,563 in federal funding for Onondaga Council on Alcoholism & Addictions, Inc., a provider of addiction and recovery services in Central New York.

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Katko Applauds Biden Administration’s Pledge To Put Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill

January 26, 2021 Contributor

It’s welcome news that the Biden Administration is committed to placing Harriet Tubman’s likeliness on the $20 bill.

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