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Gillibrand Announces Nearly $1 Billion Included For Rural Communities In Build Back Better Agenda Framework

November 4, 2021 Contributor

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that nearly $1 billion in Rural Partnership Program (RPP) funding will be included in the Build Back Better Act framework.

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Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Ban Foreign Nationals From Funding Ballot Initiatives

November 4, 2021 Contributor

Yesterday, Senator Gillibrand introduced the Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act, which would prohibit foreign nationals from donating money to fund ballot initiatives and referendums.

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Gillibrand, Maloney Announce Major Debt Relief For Farmers Included In Build Back Better Package

November 2, 2021 Contributor

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, Local Food Systems, and Food Safety and Security and Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, member of the House Agriculture Committee, announced that the Build Back Better package drafted by the House includes transformative debt relief provisions for New York farmers, many of whom suffered massive financial losses due to reduced demand and supply chain disruptions during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Katko Announces Introduction Of Stop Enabling Repeat Violence and Endangering Our Communities Act

November 2, 2021 Contributor

Standing at the Onondaga County District Attorney’s office alongside local law enforcement, the family of Connie Tuori, and members of the New York State Legislature, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday morning announced the introduction of the Stop Enabling Repeat Violence and Endangering (SERVE) Our Communities Act.

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Barclay: New York Is Inviting Criminals To Commit Crimes

October 29, 2021 Contributor

It could not be more apparent the criminal justice “reforms” being championed by the liberal Majority Conferences are creating a dangerous environment for New Yorkers.

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Assembly Republicans Introduce ‘Inflation Relief & Consumer Assistance Plan’

October 28, 2021 Contributor

Assembly Republicans today announced legislation that would suspend state sales tax on a wide range of goods and services in order to provide New Yorkers with financial relief amid ongoing inflation and skyrocketing prices.

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Gillibrand Announces Push For $67 Million In Federal Funding For Local Health cAre Workforce Development Program

October 28, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging congressional leadership to provide $67 million for the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) program at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

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House Passes Katko-Backed Bill To Award Congressional Gold Medal To 13 Servicemembers Killed During Afghanistan Evacuation

October 27, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) released the following statement applauding the passage of legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed during the evacuation from Afghanistan:

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Katko Announces Telephone Town Hall To Help CNY Seniors Navigate Medicare Open Enrollment Period

October 26, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced details for a Telephone Town Hall he will host on Friday, October 29 at 11 a.m. to help Central New York seniors navigate the ongoing Medicare Open Enrollment Period.

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Katko Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Congressional Leaders To Advance Legislation To Address Semiconductor Shortage

October 26, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) yesterday joined U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D, MI-12), U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R, MI-6), and 37 other lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in a bipartisan effort calling on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to immediately advance legislation to fully fund the CHIPS for America Act.

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