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Katko, Moulton, Escobar Introduce Serve Act

February 25, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Reps. John Katko (R, NY-24), Seth Moulton (D, MA-6), and Veronica Escobar (D, TX-16) today, during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, announced the introduction the Supporting Eating Disorders Recovery through Vital Expansion (SERVE) Act.

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Barclay: Today’s Health Budget Hearing

February 25, 2021 Contributor

After an unexplained three-week delay, today’s budget hearing might provide a better picture of what happened in state nursing homes during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Barclay: Governor’s Emergency Powers Need To End

February 24, 2021 Contributor

The governor’s emergency powers need to end and Assembly Republicans will continue their efforts to get a vote on the Floor.

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Senator Charles Schumer unveils the NRCâ€™s new security measures. With the senator are, from left, county legislator Mary Flett and Amy Tresidder, and Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman.

Schumer Directs Senate Committees To Craft Legislation To Strengthen U.S. Semiconductor Industry, To Protect American Jobs, Outcompete China

February 24, 2021 Contributor

Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), discussed his push to direct Senate committees to craft legislation to protect American jobs and outcompete China.

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Barclay: Assembly Democrats Prefer To Take Cover Rather Than Take Action

February 24, 2021 Contributor

It is astonishing that even today – with the governor’s office embroiled in cover-ups, credibility issues and criminal investigations – Assembly Democrats prefer to take cover rather than take action.

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Katko Urges VA to Expand Veteran Vaccination Efforts, Address Challenges Facing Rural, Homebound Veterans

February 24, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday called on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to undertake further measures to support local VA facilities in ensuring the COVID-19 vaccine is accessible to all veterans, including homebound veterans and those residing in rural areas.

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Katko, Homeland Republicans Urge Biden To Put U.S. National Security Above Iran’s Interest

February 23, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, led members of the Committee in imploring President Biden to reconsider lifting sanctions on Iran.

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Cuomo Announces Additional Re-Opening Guidance For Billiard Halls, NYC Movie Theaters, Weddings, Catered Events

February 23, 2021 Contributor

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that as New York’s hospitalization and COVID-19 infection rates continue to decline, New York is issuing guidance to begin re-opening additional sectors of the economy.

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Cuomo Announces Expanded Guidelines For Nursing Home Visitations

February 23, 2021 Contributor

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced new, expanded guidelines for visitation of residents in nursing home facilities in accordance with CMS and CDC guidelines to begin on February 26.

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Katko Calls For U.S. Boycott Of Beijing As Host Of 2022 Winter Olympics

February 23, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, yesterday called on President Biden to boycott the U.S. involvement in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, citing the Chinese Communist Party’s offensive human rights violations, its acts of genocide, and the distinct threats the CCP poses to our homeland security and American way of life.

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