Category: Politics

Faso Engages in Effort to Elevate Tick-Borne Related Illnesses in Health and Human Services Department Priorities

  Faso Engages in Effort to Elevate Tick-Borne Related Illnesses in Health and Human Services Department Priorities Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) joined Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Collin Peterson (D-MN) in putting forth new legislation to establish a…

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Governor Cuomo Announces Actions to Remind Health Insurers to Provide Comprehensive Lactation Support Services to New Mothers

Governor Cuomo Announces Actions to Remind Health Insurers to Provide Comprehensive Lactation Support Services to New Mothers   Insurers Must Cover Breastfeeding Counseling, Education, and Breastfeeding Equipment and Supplies without Co-Pays, Coinsurance, or Deductibles – See Letter Here Governor Andrew…

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Women: Will Never Be Equals in this America!

  Women: Will Never Be Equals in this America! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – New York’s laws regarding women’s reproductive rights and contraception are being held hostage by a reactionary Republican-controlled State Senate.  Some of these legislators who swear to uphold the Constitution…

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Faso, Tonko, Upton, Sarbanes Introduce Bill to Reauthorize School-Based Health Centers

  Faso, Tonko, Upton, Sarbanes Introduce Bill to Reauthorize School-Based Health Centers Washington D.C. – Representatives John Faso (R-NY), Paul Tonko (D-NY), Fred Upton (R-MI) and John Sarbanes (D-MD) today introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the School-Based Health Centers (SBHC) program….

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Harley Davidson is shutting down a US factory and moving jobs to Bangkok after cashing in on Trump’s tax cut

Harley Davidson is shutting down a US factory and moving jobs to Bangkok after cashing in on Trump’s tax cut Harley Davidson is shutting down a US factory and moving jobs to Bangkok after cashing in on Trump’s tax cut…

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Poughkeepsie Common Council Endorses Greenlight Legislation Expanding Access to Drivers Licenses to All New York State Residents.

  Poughkeepsie Common Council Endorses Greenlight Legislation Expanding Access to Drivers Licenses to All New York State Residents. Poughkeepsie NY — On Monday, the Poughkeepsie Common Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of bill A10273/S08680 before the New York State…

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Maloney Demands Feds Release Suppressed Report on Potentially Dangerous Chemicals  

  Maloney Demands Feds Release Suppressed Report on Potentially Dangerous Chemicals      Internal Emails Reveal Pruitt Worked to Conceal Report’s Findings to Prevent “Public Relations Nightmare” Municipal Water Supply in Maloney’s District Contaminated with PFOS   Newburgh, NY – After…

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Delgado Inducted Into Upstate New York Basketball Hall of Fame

  Delgado Inducted Into Upstate New York Basketball Hall of Fame Kingston, NY – Today, the Delgado for Congress campaign announced that Antonio Delgado was inducted into the Upstate New York Basketball Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Troy last…

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PETE HARCKHAM ANNOUNCES BID FOR NY STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40

  PETE HARCKHAM ANNOUNCES BID FOR NY STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40 Former Westchester County Legislator Vows to Fight for Hudson Valley Values, Not Trump Values FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   May 21, 2018, Mount Kisco, NY – Former Westchester County Legislature Majority Leader…

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Another School Shooting!

  Another School Shooting!   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Another school shooting, this time in Texas. More death and heartache and yet Terrence Murphy and his Republican colleagues in the New York State Senate and the US Congress will not be moved. …

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Maloney Opposes Partisan Farm Bill, Leads Final Charge to Make Popular Improvements

  Maloney Opposes Partisan Farm Bill, Leads Final Charge to Make Popular Improvements WASHINGTON —  Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) voted against the Republican Farm Bill today, objecting to a wide variety of cuts and programmatic changes which failed to adequately…

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Faso Statement on Farm Bill

  Faso Statement on Farm Bill Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) released a statement following the House of Representatives not passing the Farm Bill: “Unfortunately, the Farm Bill was unable to pass today as a small group delayed passage…

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Former Westchester County Board of Legislators Majority Leader Pete Harckham to kick off campaign for New York State Senate District 40 seat, on Monday

Former Westchester County Board of Legislators Majority Leader Pete Harckham to kick off campaign for New York State Senate District 40 seat, on Monday, 5/21, 11 AM at  Mount Kisco Village Hall, 104 Main Street.  Harckham, joined by supporters, to outline positions…

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ICYMI: House Passes Bipartisan VA Improvement Package to Continue Overhaul of Veterans’ Healthcare

  ICYMI: House Passes Bipartisan VA Improvement Package to Continue Overhaul of Veterans’ Healthcare Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) released a statement highlighting the House-passage of S. 2372 – VA Mission Act. “Last night, the House overwhelmingly passed, with…

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Faso Calls on USDA to Ensure Fair Treatment for American Loggers in Dispute with China

  Faso Calls on USDA to Ensure Fair Treatment for American Loggers in Dispute with China Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) today joined an effort urging U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue to prioritize a fair resolution…

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