Archive for 'Congressional News'
Stefanik Statement on Acquittal of President Trump
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the Senate’s acquittal of President Trump: “Today, the impeachment charade started by Speaker Pelosi, abused by Adam Schiff, and finished by Leader McConnell has finally come to a close,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Throughout this unfair and unprecedented process, I proudly stood up for […]
Posted: February 5th, 2020 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History.
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President Trump Highlights Stefanik Legislation During State of the Union Address
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Just now, President Trump highlighted Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s bipartisan paid leave and child tax credit legislation during the State of the Union address. “As we support America’s moms and dads, I was recently proud to sign the law providing new parents in the Federal workforce […]
Posted: February 5th, 2020 under Congressional News.
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Stefanik Announces Fort Drum is 1 of 3 Final Options for a Fourth Army Corps Headquarters
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that Fort Drum is one of the three final options for a fourth Army Corps Headquarters. “I’m thrilled to announce Fort Drum is now one of the three final options to be designation as a fourth Army Corps headquarters,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Fort Drum has proved itself […]
Posted: February 5th, 2020 under Congressional News, Northern NY News.
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FCC Opens the Door to Unserved Parts of NY-21 in New Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Earlier this month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a draft proposal for their new Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, which rendered all of New York ineligible for the $16 billion allocated in Phase I of the plan to expand high-speed broadband access. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik called […]
Posted: January 30th, 2020 under Congressional News, General News.
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Stefanik Announces USDA Primary Agriculture Disaster Designation for North Country
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stefanik has announced a USDA Primary Agricultural Disaster designation for all twelve counties in New York’s 21st Congressional District. This designation comes after excessive rain and weather events caused massive losses during the 2019 crop year. This designation makes farm operators eligible to be considered for certain assistance from the Farm […]
Posted: January 30th, 2020 under Agricultural News, Congressional News.
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Stefanik Statement on Speaker Pelosi’s War Powers Resolution
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on Speaker’s Pelosi’s War Powers Resolution: “The President’s decision to strike the world’s bloodiest terrorist, Qasem Soleimani, was lawful under Article II of the Constitution and the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “This critical precision strike, which took out one […]
Posted: January 9th, 2020 under Congressional News.
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Stefanik Cosponsors Veteran Suicide Legislation
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is an original cosponsor to the Veteran Suicide Prevention Act. In September 2019, the VA released an alarming report showing that at least 60,000 veterans died by suicide between 2008 and 2017. On average, that is nearly 20 veterans per day who […]
Posted: January 8th, 2020 under Congressional News, Heathcare News.
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Stefanik Statement on Decisive US Mission re: Soleimani
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the United States mission re: Iran Quds Force commander Soleimani: “Iran Quds Force commander Soleimani was responsible for exporting terrorism around the world and targeting and killing American troops along with tens of thousands of people in the Middle East,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “I […]
Posted: January 3rd, 2020 under Congressional News.
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Stefanik Announces Winner of 2019 Congressional App Challenge – NCCS Student Seth Albertus
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced Seth Albertus, a senior at Northeastern Clinton Central School, as this year’s winner of the Congressional App Challenge. Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts district-wide Congressional App Challenges for middle school and high school students, encouraging them to […]
Posted: December 30th, 2019 under Congressional News, Education News.
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Trump Declares New York Disaster Declaration Following Stefanik Advocacy
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – President Trump has officially declared a major disaster declaration for the state of New York, which will release federal funds to help communities in the North Country recover from the severe Halloween storm that caused massive damages from high winds and flooding. Included are the […]
Posted: December 20th, 2019 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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History: Stefanik votes No on impeachment; Brindisi and Welch vote Yes | NCPR News
Source: History: Stefanik votes No on impeachment; Brindisi and Welch vote Yes | NCPR News
Posted: December 20th, 2019 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History.
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Impeachment day NY21: Stefanik to vote No, Cobb says she would vote Yes | NCPR News
Source: Impeachment day NY21: Stefanik to vote No, Cobb says she would vote Yes | NCPR News
Posted: December 18th, 2019 under Congressional News.
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Stefanik Statement on FY2020 Appropriations Passage
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the House passage of FY2020 Appropriations to keep the government open: “The House secured a crucial bipartisan result today: authorizing spending through September 2020 and keeping the government open and working for the American people,” said Congresswoman Stefanik.“Importantly, this Appropriations bill included many […]
Posted: December 18th, 2019 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stefanik Calls on Governor Cuomo to Reinstate Federal Law Enforcement Access to State DMV Records
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Governor Cuomo opposing his decision to block all federal Law Enforcement officers from accessing the New York State DMV database. This comes after Governor Cuomo’s unconstitutional Green Light Law, which gives driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. Federal […]
Posted: December 14th, 2019 under Congressional News, Law Enforcement News.
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Stefanik Legislation Signed Into Law By President Trump
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s legislation, the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, was signed into law by President Trump. This bill was introduced along with Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-MI-14) in May of this year, and passed by the House of Representatives last month. The companion […]
Posted: November 25th, 2019 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stefanik Announces Department of Transportation Grant for Massena International Airport
From the office Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced a United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Airport Improvement Program grant totaling $727,000 will be awarded to the Massena International Airport. The Airport Improvement Program provides grants to public agencies for the planning and development of public-use airports. The funding will […]
Posted: November 21st, 2019 under Congressional News, Northern NY News.
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Tedra Cobb campaign raises $800,000 over weekend after Stefanik’s impeachment hearing performance | Government | nny360.com
Source: Tedra Cobb campaign raises $800,000 over weekend after Stefanik’s impeachment hearing performance | Government | nny360.com
Posted: November 17th, 2019 under Congressional News.
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Elise Stefanik emerges as key Trump defender – The Washington Post
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Posted: November 17th, 2019 under Congressional News, Northern NY News.
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For Stefanik, impeachment brings new level of national exposure
Source: For Stefanik, impeachment brings new level of national exposure | NCPR News
Posted: November 15th, 2019 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stefanik and Crist Veteran Rehabilitation Bill Passes House
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Legislation introduced by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Charlie Crist (D-FL-13) passed the House of Representatives. The Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act gives veterans who commit non-violent crimes while transitioning to civilian life a chance at rehabilitation. It establishes a program within the Department of […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2019 under Congressional News, Veterans' News.
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Stefanik Co-Leads the Farm Workforce Modernization Act
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has signed on as an original cosponsor of the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act. The bill is being led by Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-4) and Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) and includes solutions to address the labor crisis facing American agriculture. The bill provides […]
Posted: October 31st, 2019 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News.
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Stefanik Votes to Bring Resolution to Censure Chairman Adam Schiff
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted in favor of bringing a Resolution to the House Floor to censure Rep. Adam Schiff, Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Congresswoman Stefanik sits on the Committee and was a cosponsor of the censure Resolution. “I was one of the first […]
Posted: October 21st, 2019 under Congressional News.
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Stefanik votes to sanction Turkey for Syria aggression
Source: Stefanik votes to sanction Turkey for Syria aggression | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Posted: October 16th, 2019 under Congressional News.
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NY21: Stefanik, Cobb oppose assault weapons ban, as public support grows | NCPR News
Source: NY21: Stefanik, Cobb oppose assault weapons ban, as public support grows | NCPR News
Posted: October 8th, 2019 under Congressional News, Northern NY News.
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Stefanik disagrees with Trump on Syria
Source: Stefanik disagrees with Trump on Syria | Top Stories | nny360.com
Posted: October 7th, 2019 under Congressional News.
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