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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Friday November 01, 2024 ( 11 items )  

"HUGE DEAL": Casey Delivers Federal Funds to "Revive" Scranton to New York Rail Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: The Keystone: Bob Casey and Matt Cartwright revive Scranton's rail service to New York City FOX 43: Sen. Bob Casey secures nearly $9 million in funding to help restore Amtrak passenger rail service between Scranton and New York Scranton Times-Tribune: Casey, Cartwright announce $9M toward restoring passenger trains between Scranton and New York City Pocono Record: 'Not study money': Scranton-NYC   more

Congressman Dan Goldman Pushes Coverage for Life-Saving Breast Cancer Screenings in All Health Insurance Plans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: 'Find it Early Act' Would Require Insurance Providers to Cover Breast Cancer Detection Screenings at No Cost to Patients 99 Percent of Women Who Receive Early Breast Cancer Diagnosis Survive Read the Bill Here(link is external) Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) in introducing the bipartisan 'Find it Early Act,' which woul  more

Congressman Langworthy Leads Twin Package of Bipartisan Bills to Improve Health Care Standards and Access for America's Seniors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Recently, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) introduced two bipartisan bills focused on improving health outcomes and transparency in long-term care settings. H.R. 10072, the Long-Term Care Transparency Act, and H.R. 10071, the Evidence-Informed Health Promotion Act, aim to address critical gaps in senior care and public health programs across the United States. The Long-Term Care Transparency Act, co-  more

COVID Select Refers Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for Criminal Prosecution
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, issued the following news release: Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) sent a criminal referral to the Department of Justice (DOJ) recommending former New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo be charged with making false statements to Congress. In an apparent effort to shield himself from accountability, eviden  more

ICYMI: Fox News: House Republicans Accuse White House of Releasing 'False Transcript' of Biden's 'Garbage' Remarks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Saratoga, N.Y. In case you missed it, Fox News released an article covering House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer's letter to White House counsel Edward Siskel concerning the Biden-Harris Administration's potential violation of the Presidential Records Act for releasing a false transcript of Joe Biden's remarks in which he referred to supp  more

Rep. Wenstrup: COVID Select Refers Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for Criminal Prosecution
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) sent a criminal referral to the Department of Justice (DOJ) recommending former New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo be charged with making false statements to Congress. In an apparent effort to shield himself from accountability, evidence suggests Mr. Cuomo knowingly and willfully made false statements to the Select Subcommittee on n  more

SCHUMER: THIS IS IT! AFTER YEARS OF ADVOCACY, ALBANY NANOTECH SELECTED AS AMERICA'S FIRST NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY CENTER - CREATED BY HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Lands A Whopping $825 Million Initial Federal Investment And Establishes Albany NanoTech As Fed Headquarters For Semiconductor Research; A Once In A Generation Recognition Making The Capital Region A Chip R&D Center For The Entire World Schumer Created NSTC Program With Albany As His North Star And Worked Relentlessly To Secure This Prestigious Investment, Bringing Go  more

Sherrill Joins Gateway Commission for Tour of Hudson River Tunnel Construction
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: HOBOKEN, NJ Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) joined Gateway Development Commission CEO Kris Kolluri and Balpreet Grewal-Virk, Gateway New Jersey Commissioner and Co-Chair, for a tour of construction in the Hudson River, as well as on both the New Jersey and New York sides of the project. Sherrill has been a staunch advocate for the Gateway Project since first taking office, and most recent  more

Statement on House Education and Workforce Committee Report Revealing Absolute Failure of Universities to Hold Antisemitic Students and Faculty Accountable
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Saratoga, N.Y. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the Education and the Workforce Committee's historic report regarding antisemitism on college campuses. "After the historic Congressional hearing with failed university presidents last December heard and viewed around the world, I have led the fight to combat and condemn antisemitism on college campuses. I am grateful for Ch  more

Statement on the Criminal Referral of Corrupt Andrew Cuomo By the House Select Subcommittee on the COVID Pandemic
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Saratoga, N.Y. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement. "Disgraced former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo stonewalled the investigation of the House COVID Select Committee, refused to apologize to the families of the more than 15,000 New York seniors killed due to his COVID nursing home directive, and openly committed a felony by lying to Congress. As I have said for years, Cuomo is a cor  more

Stefanik & Comer Investigate White House's Revision of Biden's "Garbage" Remarks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Saratoga, N.Y. House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today are raising concerns the Biden-Harris White House may have violated the Presidential Records Act by revising President Biden's remarks, in which he referred to President Trump's supporters as "garbage." In a letter to White House Counsel Edwar  more