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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Saturday November 08, 2025 ( 15 items )  

Carter introduces MAMDANI Act, restricting federal funds to New York City
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter introduces MAMDANI Act, restricting federal funds to New York City * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today officially introduced the Moving American Money Distant from Anti-National Interests (MAMDANI) Act, a bill that will restrict the flow of federal taxpayer dollars to New York City while Zohran Mamdani, a communist, is mayor. "In United States of America, a nation  more

CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CALLS FOR ACTION TO PROTECT LETTER CARRIERS FROM ASSAULT, ROBBERY
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CALLS FOR ACTION TO PROTECT LETTER CARRIERS FROM ASSAULT, ROBBERY * (Rochester, N.Y.)Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 210 President Monique Mate to draw attention to the concerning rise in violent attacks and thefts against letter carriers in Rochester and across the country. "Our letter carriers do critica  more

Congresswoman Tenney Honors Staff Sergeant John A. Pagliuso at Funeral in Lyons
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Honors Staff Sergeant John A. Pagliuso at Funeral in Lyons * Washington, DC Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today joined local veterans, members of the New York Army National Guard, and the family of Staff Sergeant John A. Pagliuso to honor his life and service during a funeral with full military honors at Old Elmwood Cemetery in Lyons. Staff Sergeant Pagliuso, a native  more

Gillibrand Introduces Two Bills To Boost Benefits For Seniors Amid Rising Cost Of Living
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Introduces Two Bills To Boost Benefits For Seniors Amid Rising Cost Of Living * The Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act would add $200 per month to Social Security checks until July 2026 The Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act would change the formula used to calculate yearly cost-of-living adjustments to more accurately account for seniors' expenses More than  more

Gillibrand Statement On President Trump Appealing Court Order to Fund SNAP
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On President Trump Appealing Court Order to Fund SNAP * Today, following reporting that President Trump's Justice Department would appeal a federal judge's order to fully fund November SNAP benefits, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: "To be clear: President Trump is appealing a court order to give hungry people money to feed their families  more

Gillibrand Statement On President Trump's Tariffs Driving Up Costs For New York Families And Jeopardizing American Jobs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On President Trump's Tariffs Driving Up Costs For New York Families And Jeopardizing American Jobs * Today, following reporting about the devastating costs for New York families and workers stemming from President Trump's tariffs, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: " The numbers don't lie. President Trump's tariffs are hitting New Yorkers l  more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE DECIDED TO WEAPONIZE HUNGER AND STARVATION"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE DECIDED TO WEAPONIZE HUNGER AND STARVATION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Ana Cabrera Reports where he highlighted how Donald Trump and Republicans are withholding SNAP benefits that tens of millions of Americans rely on to put food on their tables, while Democrats continu  more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE DECIDED TO WEAPONIZE HUNGER AND STARVATION"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE DECIDED TO WEAPONIZE HUNGER AND STARVATION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Ana Cabrera Reports where he highlighted how Donald Trump and Republicans are withholding SNAP benefits that tens of millions of Americans rely on to put food on their tables, while Democrats continue to fight to protect the   more

LEADER JEFFRIES TO DONALD TRUMP: "SHOW SOME LEADERSHIP...AND END THIS REPUBLICAN MADNESS"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES TO DONALD TRUMP: "SHOW SOME LEADERSHIP...AND END THIS REPUBLICAN MADNESS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, in which he reiterated that Democrats are committed to protecting healthcare and lowering the high cost of living to deliver Americans a country that works for the working class. LEADER JEFFRIES : Nancy D'Al  more

LEADER JEFFRIES TO DONALD TRUMP: "SHOW SOME LEADERSHIP...AND END THIS REPUBLICAN MADNESS"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES TO DONALD TRUMP: "SHOW SOME LEADERSHIP...AND END THIS REPUBLICAN MADNESS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, in which he reiterated that Democrats are committed to protecting healthcare and lowering the high cost of living to deliver Americans a country that works for the working class. LEADER JEFFRIES : Nancy D'Alesandro Pelosi will go dow  more

Nadler Statement on New York's Approval of NESE Pipeline
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Statement on New York's Approval of NESE Pipeline * Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's approval of permits for the proposed Northeast Supply Enhancement Pipeline project: "I am profoundly disappointed by New York State's decision to approve the proposed Northeast Supply Enhanc  more

Rep. Dan Goldman Urges Netanyahu to Abandon Planned Demolition of Homes and Community Center in the West Bank
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Urges Netanyahu to Abandon Planned Demolition of Homes and Community Center in the West Bank * Lawmakers to Netanyahu: "It is imperative that you immediately withdraw these demolition orders, which threaten not only the vulnerable residents of the village but further erosion of support for Israel across the US political spectrum at a time of profound concern about settler extremis  more

Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Releases Statement on the Republican Aviation Crisis
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Releases Statement on the Republican Aviation Crisis * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement: "Transportation Secretary Duffy and Congressional Republicans should be ashamed of themselves for manufacturing this completely avoidable aviation crisis. With the holidays around the corner, Americans should not have to face mass   more

Statement on Tragic Suicide of Marcy Correctional Facility Civilian Employee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Tragic Suicide of Marcy Correctional Facility Civilian Employee * SARATOGA, N.Y. - Republican candidate for New York Governor Elise Stefanik released the following statement: "New Yorkers are deeply saddened by the tragic news of a civilian staff member taking their own life at Marcy Correctional Facility this morning, and our prayers are with their family. I represent thousands   more

With Enrollment Now Open, Gillibrand Demands Extension Of Health Insurance Tax Credits That Help Small Businesses And Their Employees Afford Care
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * With Enrollment Now Open, Gillibrand Demands Extension Of Health Insurance Tax Credits That Help Small Businesses And Their Employees Afford Care * 4.4 Million People Employed By Small Businesses Rely On Affordable Care Act (ACA) Tax Credits To Afford Care Following The Start Of Open Enrollment On November 1, Small Business Owners and Their Employees Are Now Shopping for Health Care Plans Th  more