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McHugh to Administration: Dairy Must Be Protected During Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

October 1, 2008 Contributor
Congressman McHugh is deeply concerned that this potential free trade agreement with the nations of Brunei, Chile, New Zealand, and Singapore would be detrimental to the U.S. dairy industry, particularly as New Zealand is the world’s largest dairy exporter.  In the 23rd Congressional District, there are approximately 2,000 dairy farms.

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McHugh Votes for Major Increase in LIHEAP Funding

September 30, 2008 Contributor
Congressman John M. McHugh (NY-Pierrepont Manor) announced that he voted today for H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009.  This legislation included significant and immediate funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).  The LIHEAP funds will bring total funding for New York State to a record level of over $476 million for Fiscal Year 2009, an increase of over $116 million from Fiscal Year 2008.

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McHugh Applauds Release of LIHEAP Contingency Funds

September 21, 2008 Contributor
Congressman John M. McHugh (NY-Pierrepont Manor) today strongly supported the announcement by the President that the remaining Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contingency funds for FY 2008 will be released.  A total of $120.7 million will be disbursed as a result of this action, with New York State getting the largest share at $12.1 million.  This brings the total LIHEAP funding for New York State to $359,628,405.

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McHugh Fights for New York’s Farmers: Legislation Would Give Farmers Steady Access to Temporary Workers

September 21, 2008 Contributor
Congressman John M. McHugh (NY-Pierrepont Manor) announced today that he has introduced legislation in the House of Representatives specifically targeted to help dairy farmers in New York and across the country have access to the workers they need to help their farms remain viable.

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McHugh Introduces Legislation to Help Unemployed Workers Keep More of Their Benefits

September 16, 2008 Contributor
Congressman John M. McHugh (R- Pierrepont Manor) announced today that he has introduced legislation, H.R. 6844, the Suspension of Federal Income Tax on Unemployment Benefits Act of 2008, to help unemployed workers keep more of their benefits.  Congressman McHugh’s legislation would suspend the federal income tax on unemployment compensation benefits for two years.

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Economics 101: We Need More Supply

July 20, 2008 Contributor
By Congressman John M. McHugh The headlines flash across our newspapers and TVs every day.  “Oil reaches new record.”  “Home heating costs predicted to rise this winter.”  “Cost of food rising due to delivery costs.”  […]