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Oswego Daily News

Scozzafava Quits GOP Leadership Position; Still In Republican Party

<p>Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava</p>Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava faced the music Monday for her decision to endorse a Democrat in the race for Congress after Republicans all but abandoned her candidacy.

Scozzafava was removed as Leader Pro Tempore of the Assembly’s Republican conference. Minority leader Brian Kolb said in a statement that Scozzafava stepped down voluntarily. […]

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Barclay Sponsors Tax Credit Bill for Hearing Impaired

“Many New Yorkers can not afford hearing aids even though hearing loss can be treated with hearing aids”, said Barclay. “With the average cost of hearing aids as high as $1,400 each, this bill lowers that expense substantially, and makes hearing aids more accessible.” […]

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Fulton Daily News

It’s Scozzafava For Republicans vs. ??? For Democrats

<br />Assemblywoman and Republican nominee for the 23rd Congressional District seat Dierdre Scozzafava, left, with Franklin County Republican Party Chair Jim Ellis, announcing the party's endorsement after a meeting in Potsdam.  Image courtesy <a href=

The Republican committees of 11 counties made their choice Wednesday. Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava of Gouverneur, who represents three northern towns of Oswego County, will be their pick to try to keep the 23rd Congressional District seat held by John McHugh.

Meantime, national Republicans rolled out the first wave of negative attacks on the man they think will be the Democratic party’s candidate. […]

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Canceled Session Creates Frustration; Leaves More Work for Later

</p> <p>Assemblyman Will Barclay (R-Pulaski)</p>

A recent Siena College Research Poll released last week reported that three quarters of New Yorkers say Gov. David Paterson and the State Legislature should cut spending rather than raise taxes or borrow money.  Only 10 percent support increasing taxes and 9 percent favor borrowing money.  New Yorkers also overwhelmingly believe that spending should be cut but not to education or health care. […]

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HEAP Available for Winter Months

</p> <p>Assemblyman Will Barclay (R-Pulaski)</p>

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance began accepting HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) applications November 3.  The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is a federally funded program administered by the state that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs.  HEAP has helped millions across the country pay for costly utility bills.  This year, Congress approved $476 million for New York to be able to assist with these costs—$120 million more than last year. […]