Archive for 'Congressional News'
‘Very, very financially fragile’: Vermont’s federally qualified health centers are struggling
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Posted: March 1st, 2025 under Congressional News, Highway Dept. News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Gillibrand, Hawley introduce First Responders Wellness Act
Creation of national mental health hotline receives bipartisan support Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 26th, 2025 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, National News, Political News.
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Layoffs, furloughs and callbacks. Almost daily drops of new White House policies disrupt Vermont’s workforce.
From layoffs at federal agency offices, furloughs at private contractors and international volunteer callbacks, Trump administration action is hitting Vermonters in waves. Click here for the VDigger story
Posted: February 15th, 2025 under Agricultural News, Business News, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., General News, National News, Peru/Regional History.
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The politics behind the NY-21 special election dust-up
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Posted: February 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, National History, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Democrats choose farmer Blake Gendebien for NY-21 special election
Farmer hopes to succeed Elise Stefanik Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: February 4th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Dan Stec reacts to Democrats delaying special election
The Albany Times-Union reports that New York’s Democrats are considering pushing back the date of a special election to fill Elise Stefanik’s congressional seat when she leaves to be ambassador to the United Nations. State Senator Dan Stec, who declared his candidacy for the seat in Congress, issued this statement. “Since Democrats assumed full control […]
Posted: February 4th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Rep. Elise Stefanik visits Plattsburgh as part of Upstate NY farewell tour
Stefanik has been nominated to serve as the US Ambassador to the United Nations for the Trump administration Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: February 3rd, 2025 under Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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North Country Chamber: U.S. tariffs on Canada are binationally harmful
See the list of local industries that will be adversely affected Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 1st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Trump wants to cut the federal workforce. Who they are and what that means
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Posted: January 31st, 2025 under Congressional News, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Are we Ten Days from a Trade War?
Statement from Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas: Given that the U.S.-Canadian dynamic in all of its many forms is arguably the single biggest driving force in the North Country economy, we were right to feel relief when the President’s executive orders called for a substantive review of trade relationships versus immediate tariffs. A review […]
Posted: January 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Border News, Business News, City News, Community Events, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., County Government News, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Retired Educator Rod Driscoll – Candidate for Congress
Apologies to Rod Driscoll. I received this press release on January 11 but failed to post it. Rod Driscoll for Congress in NY 21 “A strong voice for workers, families, veterans and retirees!” Our current congresswoman is leaving to be United Nations ambassador, resulting in a vacancy that will need to be filled by a […]
Posted: January 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president of the United States
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Posted: January 20th, 2025 under Congressional News, National News, Peru/Regional History.
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State Sen. Dan Stec announces bid for New York’s 21st Congressional District
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Posted: December 27th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Reminder – Tonight’s the Night – Mrs. Greg Timmons to light Peru’s Christmas Tree
Peru—Debra Timmons, the wife of the late Greg Timmons, will light the Peru Christmas Tree this Friday, December 6, at 6 p.m. at Little Ausable River Park. Town Supervisor Craig Randall hopes the community will witness the lighting, sing carols, and enjoy each other’s company. Santa and Mrs. Claus hope to see all the kids […]
Posted: December 6th, 2024 under Arts and Entertainment, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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St. Augustine’s Craft Fair, Sat., Dec. 7, 9-3
Posted: December 4th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING , NOVEMBER 25, 2024 6:00 PM
Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of November 12 and Special Meeting on November 14, 2024. Community Input. DISCUSSION: Christmas Tree Lighting Details. DISCUSSION: Tax Collection Hours/Schedule. DISCUSSION: Signature for Warranty Deed for Orchard View Phase II Roadway and Detention Area. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of […]
Posted: November 22nd, 2024 under Congressional News, Faces of Peru, General News, Highway Dept. News, Peru News, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Statement on Accepting President Donald J. Trump’s Nomination to Serve in his Cabinet as Ambassador to the United Nations
WASHINGTON, DC – House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: “I am truly honored to earn President Trump’s nomination to serve in his Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. During my conversation with President Trump, I shared how deeply humbled I am to accept his nomination and that I look […]
Posted: November 13th, 2024 under Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Speculation starts on Stefanik’s successor
Dan Stec, Paula Collins, Billy Stec in the speculation mill Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 13th, 2024 under Congressional News, Political News.
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Stefanik accepts Trump’s nomination as U.S. Ambassador
Reactions from the 21st Congressional roll in after formal nomination and acceptance Nov. 11 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 12th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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North Country Rep. Stefanik celebrates reelection to her 6th term in Congress
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Posted: November 7th, 2024 under Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Upstate New York.
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Nov. 5, 2024, Peru, NY In-Person Contested Election Results
President of the United States Kamala Harris & Tim Waltz – 896 Donald Trump & JD Vance – 1,276 Write-ins – 17 United States Senator Kristin Gillibrand – 954 Michael Sapraicone – 1,474 Diane Sare – 3 Write-ins – 3 Representative 21st District in Congress Paula Collins – 1,151 Elise Stefanik – 1,313 Write-ins – […]
Posted: November 5th, 2024 under Community Events, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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An Invitation from the Town of Peru – Meet and Greet Peru’s new Supervisor, Craig Randall
Tuesday, November 5th, from 11 am to 3 pm at the Peru Town Hall.
Posted: November 3rd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Faces of Peru, General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Albany NanoTech complex chosen as national headquarters for research into a cutting-edge semiconductor technology
Includes $825 million in finding Click here for the AP story
Posted: October 31st, 2024 under Business News, Congressional News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Full or not, Ogdensburg’s new flights to DC are taking off
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Posted: October 30th, 2024 under Business News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Congresswoman Stefanik Endorsed by 47 Elected Officials in Clinton County
Congresswoman Stefanik News Release – October 14, 2024 – CLINTON COUNTY, NY – Today, 48 Clinton County elected officials including Republicans, Conservatives, Democrats, and Independents endorsed Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for re-election to Congress. “I am gladly endorsing Congresswoman Stefanik’s re-election because she has a solid record of delivering results for Clinton County and the North […]
Posted: October 14th, 2024 under Congressional News, County Government News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Town Board News.
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