Republican Rep. Richard Hanna of Oneida County broke from party ranks Tuesday to vote against proposed legislation that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy except for victims of rape or incest who have reported the crime to authorities. Six Democrats joined most Republicans in supporting the controversial legislation, which… Read More →
The House and Senate each advanced a series of measures this week to address the continuing problem of sexual assaults in the military. The two chambers still are months away from reaching an agreement on what steps should be taken, but the issue has become high profile. And there’s a… Read More →
Five of the six Republicans in New York’s congressional delegation voted this morning to resume deportations of young immigrants who were brought to the United States illegally by their parents. The House voted 224 to 201 to prohibit the use of any money in the Department of Homeland Security budget… Read More →
The news that the two brothers accused of bombing the Boston Marathon on April 15 had planned to use the remainder of their explosives at Times Square in Manhattan serves as a reminder that New York City remains a top target for both foreign and domestic terrorists, according to New… Read More →
Rep. Nita Lowey, D-Harrison, issued a statement this afternoon supporting the Obama administration’s decision to allow women in the military to serve in combat. “I am pleased Secretary Panetta is leading the way toward more inclusive and capable Armed Forces,’’ Lowey said. ” This change will reflect the reality on the… Read More →
Freshman Rep. Sean Maloney of Cold Spring, was among 86 House Democrats who joined 199 Republicans Wednesday in approving a temporary suspension of the national debt limit through May 18. “The bill also would provide an incentive for action on a concurrent resolution on the budget,’’ according to the nonpartisan… Read More →
Republican Rep. Chris Gibson of Kinderhook declined this evening to be interviewed about the House GOP’s latest tax strategy callled Plan B. Approached by a reporter in a hallway of the U.S. Capitol, Gibson said he didn’t have time to discuss the issue either now or later this evening. Asked if… Read More →
The House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee voted 36 to 10 this afternoon to select Rep. Nita Lowey of Harrison as first woman to serve as ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee. Lowey acknowledged that the selection is the pinnacle of her congressional career. “It certain is,’’ she said… Read More →
Reps. Nan Hayworth of Bedford and Richard Hanna of Oneida County have received the endorsement of the Log Cabin Republicans. The pro gay rights organization also endorsed Hayworth and Hanna in 2010. Among the challengers receiving the group’s endorsement is Joe Carvin of Rye, who is running against veteran Democratic Rep. Nita Lowey… Read More →
Rep. Nita Lowey is making calls today to senior House Democrats expressing her interest in becoming the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee in the next Congress, according to a source close to her. Earlier today, the lawmaker who currently hold that post, Rep. Norm Dicks of Washington state, announced… Read More →
