Category: Politics

Blue Water Navy Legislation Clears Hurdle Towards House Passage

  Blue Water Navy Legislation Clears Hurdle Towards House Passage Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) highlighted committee passage of H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act. This is the first time Blue Water Navy legislation has passed…

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Faso Demands Action on Immigration Proposals

  Faso Demands Action on Immigration Proposals Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) today signed a discharge petition to force House floor consideration of four separate proposals pertaining to immigration reform, strengthening border security and the DACA program. A discharge…

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Maloney Announces NEA Investments in Two Hudson Valley Organizations

  Maloney Announces NEA Investments in Two Hudson Valley Organizations Newburgh, NY – Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will invest $35,000 in two Hudson Valley organizations, including $15,000 for the Caramoor Center…

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Faso Supports Local Small Businesses, Regulatory Relief

  Faso Supports Local Small Businesses, Regulatory Relief Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) today voted in favor of legislation to help ensure that consumers have access to affordable credit to purchase automobiles. The reversal of a CFPB-issued guidance will…

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NY-19 Democrat Antonio Delgado Statement on Trump’s Withdrawal from Iran Deal

  NY-19 Democrat Antonio Delgado Statement on Trump’s Withdrawal from Iran Deal   KINGSTON, NY — Antonio Delgado issued the following statement on President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). “Once again…

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Maloney Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from Iran Nuclear Deal

  Maloney Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from Iran Nuclear Deal   WASHINGTON – Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) released the following statement after President Trump elected not to waive sanctions on Iran, effectively terminating the United States’ participation in the Iran…

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Maloney Statement on Resignation of New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman

  Maloney Statement on Resignation of New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman                              WASHINGTON — Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) released the following statement after New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resigned amid accusations that he assaulted four women.  “These…

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Delgado Campaign Releases New TV Ad, “Let’s Go”

  Delgado Campaign Releases New TV Ad, “Let’s Go”   Kingston, NY – Today, Delgado for Congress released a new TV ad, “Let’s Go.” The ad will air on broadcast and cable throughout New York’s 19th Congressional District. Click here to see the new ad, “Let’s Go” …

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Karen Smythe Criticizes Serino For Ignoring Calls To Decouple State Tests from Teacher Evaluations

Karen Smythe Criticizes Serino For Ignoring Calls To Decouple State Tests from Teacher Evaluations RED HOOK, NY – Karen Smythe today criticized current Senator Sue Serino for ignoring calls from educators, parents, advocates, and even fellow Republican Senators to support…

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Faso, Renacci, Welch Introduce Bill to Improve Opioid Alternatives Education for Seniors

  Faso, Renacci, Welch Introduce Bill to Improve Opioid Alternatives Education for Seniors Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-NY), Congressman Jim Renacci (R-OH), and Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) today introduced legislation, H.R. 5685 – the Medicare Opioid Safety Education Act…

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Maloney Praises Passage of Legislation to Rename Saugerties Post Office after Former Rep. Maurice Hinchey

  Maloney Praises Passage of Legislation to Rename Saugerties Post Office after Former Rep. Maurice Hinchey   Newburgh, NY – Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) praised the passage of legislation he cosponsored to rename a post office in Saugerties after former…

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Faso-Slaughter Bill to Honor Maurice Hinchey Passes House

  Faso-Slaughter Bill to Honor Maurice Hinchey Passes House Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) today highlighted House passage of a bill to rename the post office at 111 Market St, Saugerties, New York after late United States Representative Maurice Hinchey. The…

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The Northern Westchester Democratic Coalition and Indivisible Westchester endorse Robert Kesten in SD 40 race

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The Northern Westchester Democratic Coalition and Indivisible Westchester have endorsed Democratic candidate for State Senator, Robert Kesten in the District 40 race. The Northern Westchester Democratic Coalition has as members, all of the Democratic Committees in Westchester County north of Interstate…

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Larkin makes it official – he will retire at the end of the year

Larkin makes it official – he will retire at the end of the year Larkin makes it official – he will retire at the end of the year Source: www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2018/May/03/Larkin_retire_anno-03May18.htm

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Maloney to Hold 80th In-Person Town Hall this Weekend

  Maloney to Hold 80th In-Person Town Hall this Weekend   Held 15 Events Last Year Newburgh, NY – Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) will hold his 80th and 81st town halls since taking office this weekend in Deerpark and Monroe. Rep. Maloney has…

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