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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Friday August 15, 2025 ( 10 items )  

AS THE FALLOUT FROM TRUMP'S DEVASTATING MEDICAID CUTS BEGINS, THREATENING HEALTHCARE FOR THOUSANDS IN THE MOHAWK VALLEY, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NEW BILL TO REVERSE GOP MEDICAID CUTS - PROTECTING LOCAL...
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AS THE FALLOUT FROM TRUMP'S DEVASTATING MEDICAID CUTS BEGINS, THREATENING HEALTHCARE FOR THOUSANDS IN THE MOHAWK VALLEY, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NEW BILL TO REVERSE GOP MEDICAID CUTS - PROTECTING LOCAL... * Trump & Congressional Republicans Rushed To Pass Largest Healthcare Cut In History To Fund Tax Breaks For Corporations & Billionaires - And Now Panic Is Setting In For R  more

Congressman Lawler Marks 90th Anniversary of Social Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Lawler Marks 90th Anniversary of Social Security * Pearl River, N.Y. - 8/14/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement marking the 90th anniversary of Social Security and reaffirming his commitment to protecting the program for current recipients and future generations. "Today is the 90th anniversary of Social Security, one of the most important commi  more

CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN RECOGNIZES 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOCIAL SECURITY, CELEBRATES RE-INTRODUCTION OF THE LANDMARK "PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY ACT" TO PROTECT ACCESS, PREVENT ANY FUTURE CUTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN RECOGNIZES 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOCIAL SECURITY, CELEBRATES RE-INTRODUCTION OF THE LANDMARK "PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY ACT" TO PROTECT ACCESS, PREVENT ANY FUTURE CUTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY * Congressman Pat Ryan Recognizes 90th Anniversary of Social Security, Celebrates Re-Introduction of the Landmark "Protecting Social Security Act" to Protect Access, Prevent Any Future Cuts to Socia  more

Congresswoman Tenney Visits LifeNet NY Base in Seneca Falls
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Visits LifeNet NY Base in Seneca Falls * Seneca Falls, NY -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today visited the LifeNet of New York Base at the Finger Lakes Regional Airport to meet with flight crews, tour the facilities, and discuss the critical role emergency air medical services play in saving lives across the Finger Lakes region and Upstate New York. Life Net 7-12,   more

Gillibrand Joins New Legislation To Protect Social Security, Reverse Trump Administration Cuts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Joins New Legislation To Protect Social Security, Reverse Trump Administration Cuts * Legislation would help prevent Social Security field office closures, hire new staff, protect Americans' data, and decrease wait times for assistance Bill would benefit the nearly 4 million New Yorkers who receive Social Security payments every month Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, top  more

ICYMI: Stefanik Joined the David Bellavia Show on WBEN About How Kathy Hochul's Failing Bail Reform, Prioritizing Illegal Aliens, and Poor Polling Numbers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Stefanik Joined the David Bellavia Show on WBEN About How Kathy Hochul's Failing Bail Reform, Prioritizing Illegal Aliens, and Poor Polling Numbers * Saratoga, N.Y., - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined the David Bellavia Show on WBEN about Gov. Kathy Hochul's failed bail reform, the prioritization of illegal aliens, and Siena polling. You  more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "AS DEMOCRATS, WE BELIEVE IN A STRONG FLOOR AND NO CEILING"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "AS DEMOCRATS, WE BELIEVE IN A STRONG FLOOR AND NO CEILING" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss Donald Trump and Republicans' failure to improve the economy and highlight Democrats' commitment to defending Social Security on its 90th Anniversary. Andrew Ross Sorkin: Welcome back to Squawk Box. Joining us  more

Ranking Member Velazquez on July PPI Inflation Data
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Velazquez on July PPI Inflation Data Today, Ranking Member Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the July Producer Price Index (PPI) report: "Today's report reflects the reality that small businesses across the United States are feeling. Prices for critical products are going u  more

Rep. Goldman Joins AFGE Local 3369 for Rally Condemning Trump Administration Attack on Social Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Goldman Joins AFGE Local 3369 for Rally Condemning Trump Administration Attack on Social Security * GOP Attacks on Social Security Administration Severely Harm Recipients' Ability to Receive Benefits Nearly 4 Million New Yorkers Rely on Social Security Benefits to Make Ends Meet See Pictures and Video from Rally Here (link is external) NEW YORK, NY -- Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) to  more

SCHUMER: HANDS OFF UPSTATE NY'S JOB CORPS! STANDING IN ONEONTA WITH SOUTHERN TIER & MOHAWK VALLEY GRADUATES, STAFF & SMALL BUSINESSES STUCK IN LIMBO FOLLOWING TRUMP'S UNWISE ORDER TO SHUT DOWN VERY...
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER: HANDS OFF UPSTATE NY'S JOB CORPS! STANDING IN ONEONTA WITH SOUTHERN TIER & MOHAWK VALLEY GRADUATES, STAFF & SMALL BUSINESSES STUCK IN LIMBO FOLLOWING TRUMP'S UNWISE ORDER TO SHUT DOWN VERY... * Oneonta Job Corps Center Provides Training To Nearly 300 Students Every Year In Healthcare, Construction, And Other Fields That Need Skilled Workers, But For Months H  more