U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York
Congresswoman Tenney Announces February Mobile Office Hours
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney Announces February Mobile Office Hours
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced her office's mobile office hours for the month of February.
During these mobile office hours, constituents can receive one-on-one assistance from Tenney's team of expert caseworkers on issues with federal agencies, including the Veterans Administration, Social Security
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FOLLOWING CLOSURE OF 20 INPATIENT BEDS, CONGRESSMEN RYAN, LAWLER AND HUDSON VALLEY VETERANS DEMAND CASTLE POINT VA IMMEDIATELY REOPEN MEDICAL UNIT
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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FOLLOWING CLOSURE OF 20 INPATIENT BEDS, CONGRESSMEN RYAN, LAWLER AND HUDSON VALLEY VETERANS DEMAND CASTLE POINT VA IMMEDIATELY REOPEN MEDICAL UNIT
Following Closure of 20 Inpatient Beds, Congressmen Ryan, Lawler, and Hudson Valley Veterans Demand Castle Point VA Immediately Reopen Medical Unit
Yesterday (link is external) it was reported that, due to the unit closing, veterans could no longer receive a
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Gillibrand, Schumer, Blackburn, Fischer, Clarke, Garbarino, Langworthy, and Torres Reintroduce E-bike Safety Bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Schumer, Blackburn, Fischer, Clarke, Garbarino, Langworthy, and Torres Reintroduce E-bike Safety Bill
Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Deb Fischer (R-NE), along with Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY), Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), and Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY), reintrodu
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House Administration Committee Ranking Member Morelle, House Democratic Leader Jeffries Issue Joint Statement on USCP Tragedy
ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following joint statement on Feb. 3, 2025, with the House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on USCP tragedy:
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"We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of United States Capitol Police Recruit Officer Christopher Katz. Our prayers are with his family and we will honor his memory when the House returns on Tuesday.
"It is a tragic day with the news that several
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Urges Treasury Secretary Bessent to Strengthen Sanctions Against Russia
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirming the importance of holding Russia accountable for its illegal war in Ukraine. Meeks urged Secretary Bessent to build on the Biden Administration's sanctions, implement stronger economic measu
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House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Velazquez, Committee Democrats Demand Answers About Musk Access to SBA Systems
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025:
Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, led Democratic Committee members in sending a letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Acting Administrator Everett Woodel, urging the agency to immediately clarify the extent of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to
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Kennedy in the New York Post: Congress must defend freedom of dissent after Biden's outrageous "debank" scandal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy in the New York Post: Congress must defend freedom of dissent after Biden's outrageous "debank" scandal
WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, today penned this op-ed in the New York Post arguing that Congress must stop federal regulators from pressuring banks to remove the accounts of their political adversaries.
Key excerpts of the op-ed are bel
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON WNYC: "WHO ARE HOUSE REPUBLICANS WORKING FOR?"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show where he highlighted that Democrats will continue to push back against Republican efforts to steal from hardworking American taxpayers in order to deliver for their billionaire donors and big corporations.
BRIAN LEHRER: Leader Jeffries, we always appreciate when you come on with us. Welcome back to WNYC.
LEADER JEFFRIES: G
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON WNYC: 'WHO ARE HOUSE REPUBLICANS WORKING FOR?'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025:
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show where he highlighted that Democrats will continue to push back against Republican efforts to steal from hardworking American taxpayers in order to deliver for their billionaire donors and big corporations.
BRIAN LEHRER: Leader Jeffries, we always appreciate when you come on with us.
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "RAIDING THE GOVERNMENT, ATTEMPTING TO STEAL TAXPAYER MONEY. THAT'S WHAT THE SITUATION AT THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT IS ALL ABOUT"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025:
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a press conference where they highlighted legislative proposals to push back against the dangerous far-right actions that the Trump administration and congressional Republicans are unleashing on the American people.
LEADER JEFFRIES: Democrats are always, always ready, willing and able to work w
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE'VE GOT TO MAKE SURE THAT ON EVERY ISSUE, REPUBLICANS ARE HELD TO ACCOUNT"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025:
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back against the far-right extremism of Trump and House Republicans.
LAWRENCE O'DONNELL: Leading off our discussion tonight is House Democratic Leader Congressman Hakeem Jeffries of New York, thank you very much for joining us tonight. I under
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LEADER JEFFRIES: 'RAIDING THE GOVERNMENT, ATTEMPTING TO STEAL TAXPAYER MONEY. THAT'S WHAT THE SITUATION AT THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT IS ALL ABOUT'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025:
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a press conference where they highlighted legislative proposals to push back against the dangerous far-right actions that the Trump administration and congressional Republicans are unleashing on the American people.
LEADER JEFFRIES: Democrats are always, always ready, w
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LEADER JEFFRIES: WE'VE GOT TO MAKE SURE THAT ON EVERY ISSUE, REPUBLICANS ARE HELD TO ACCOUNT
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025:
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back against the far-right extremism of Trump and House Republicans.
LAWRENCE O'DONNELL: Leading off our discussion tonight is House Democratic Leader Congressman Hakeem Jeffries of New York, thank you very much for j
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Malliotakis Introduces Commemorative Coin Bill to Honor 250th Anniversary of our Country's Founding
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Malliotakis Introduces Commemorative Coin Bill to Honor 250th Anniversary of our Country's Founding
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) introduced the 250 Years of Service and Sacrifice Commemorative Coin Act (link is external) to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Specifically, the legislation directs the U.S.
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Ranking Members Demand Information on DOGE Access to Sensitive and Classified Information
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Gerry Connolly, Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee; Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the H
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Rep. Jeffries: Dear Colleague Re - Ongoing House Democratic Caucus Activity
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following Dear colleague on Feb. 3, 2025:
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Dear Colleague:
As we prepare to come back into session tomorrow, House Democrats will continue to push back against the far-right extremism that is being relentlessly unleashed on the American people. I write with an update on several urgent matters that we are working on for the country.
First, I have made clear to House Republican leadership that any effort to steal taxpayer
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Rep. Kennedy Leads Letter With 60 House Members Demanding the Trump Administration Permanently Rescind Tariffs on Canada
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2025:
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Kennedy Continues Fight Against Harmful Tariffs To Protect Western New York Economy and Families From Skyrocketing Prices
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U.S. Representative Tim Kennedy today led a letter with 60 House Democratic colleagues to President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Acting Secretary of Commerce Jeremy Pelter, and Acting United States Trade Representative Juan Millan, de
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Rep. Kennedy Slams Treasury Secretary for Granting Elon Musk Access to Payment Systems
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following statement on Feb. 3, 2025:
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Congressman Tim Kennedy released the following statement after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent granted Elon Musk and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to sensitive Treasury Department payment systems and private data:
"Enabled by Treasury Secretary Bessent, Elon Musk has bullied his way into accessing Treasury Department payment systems and private p
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Reps. Garbarino, Schrier, Valadao, Craig Introduce Legislation To Grow Health Care Workforce
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025:
Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) introduced the Health Care Workforce Innovation Act of 2025. The legislation, co-led by Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA-08), David Valadao (R-CA-22), and Angie Craig (D-MN-02), is aimed at expanding the workforce pipeline for local health care providers. Specifically, this bill would create a new federal grant program within the Hea
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Reps. Lawler and Ryan and Hudson Valley Veterans Demand Castle Point VA Immediately Reopen Medical Unit
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025:
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Yesterday it was reported that veterans could no longer receive acute inpatient care, including medical detoxification and substance abuse care at Castle Point.
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Today, following reporting that Veterans could no longer receive acute inpatient care - including medical detoxification and substance abuse care - at the Castle Point VA, Congressmen Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Pat Ryan (NY
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Reps. Meeks, Jacobs Condemn Trump Administration's Attempt to Undermine USAID and U.S. Foreign Assistance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on Feb. 4, 2025:
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Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa, today issued the following joint statement on the Trump Administration's unlawful actions to change the status of the United States Agency for International Development (USAI
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SCHUMER CALLS ON DHS SECRETARY TO IMMEDIATELY REINSTATE PAN AM FLIGHT 103-INSPIRED AVIATION SECURITY COMMITTEE; SENATOR SAYS PANEL IS CRITICAL TO AIRLINE SAFETY AND PRESERVING MEMORY OF 35 SYRACUSE...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER CALLS ON DHS SECRETARY TO IMMEDIATELY REINSTATE PAN AM FLIGHT 103-INSPIRED AVIATION SECURITY COMMITTEE; SENATOR SAYS PANEL IS CRITICAL TO AIRLINE SAFETY AND PRESERVING MEMORY OF 35 SYRACUSE...
Last Month, The Trump Administration Quietly Removed All Members Of The Nonpartisan 'Aviation Security Advisory Committee,' Created Following 1988 Bombing of Pan Am Flight
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Sen. Grassley Underscores FBI Supervisor Misconduct in Trump-Targeted Arctic Frost Investigation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Prepared Floor Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee
The Partisan Media Again Parrots FBI Talking Points
Monday, February 3, 2025
Madame President,
Today, I come to the floor to speak about a January 30, 2025, New York Times article from Adam Goldman and Alan Feuer about my and Senator Johnson's oversi
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