Press Releases
USDA Uses Gillibrand Model To Distribute Direct Payments To New York Dairy Farmers
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) adhered closely to the formula in U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's model legislation to distribute emergency assistance funds to dairy farmers. Senator Gillibrand introduced the Family Dairy Preservation Act this summer to provide emergency funding to small, family farms like those in New York. This fall, Senator Gillibrand helped secure $350 million for the USDA to help New York farmers struggling during the dairy crisis in … Continue Reading
December 17, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand, Slaughter Announce Final Congressional Passage For $200,000 For Monroe County Department Of Public Safety
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December 17, 2009
Gillibrand Introduces Gas Turbine Efficiency Legislation
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December 15, 2009
With Dropping Temperatures And Rising Energy Costs, Gillibrand Helps Secure $5.1 Billion For Home Heating Assistance
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December 15, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand, Bishop, Israel, King, Mccarthy, Meeks, Weiner Urge President Obama To Grant Federal Disaster Declaration For New York Beaches Devastated By Recent Storms
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December 15, 2009
Gillibrand, McMahon Announce $600,000 In Federal Funds Confirmed For Staten Island University Hospital
Washington, DC - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Michael McMahon announced today that both Houses of Congress passed the FY2010 Omnibus Appropriations bill, including $600,000 in federal funds to complete Phase II of Staten Island University Hospital's (SIUH) Emergency Room Construction Project. Senator Gillibrand said, "It is critical that we invest in a state-of-the art emergency facility at Staten Island Hospital to help hundreds of thousands of families and children. Federal … Continue Reading
December 15, 2009
With Safety Standards At Fast Food Chains Surpassing School Meals, Gillibrand Urges Usda To Enforce Tougher Meat Testing Requirements
Washington, DC - With safety standards at fast food restaurants surpassing testing measures for school meals, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the first New York Senator to sit on the Agriculture Committee in nearly 40 years, is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to enforce tougher testing requirements and higher benchmarks for the 100 million plus pounds of beef served in school cafeterias each year. Senator Gillibrand also urged the USDA to cut off contracts with vendors that … Continue Reading
December 14, 2009
Gillibrand Announces Final Congressional Passage Of $600,000 For Suffolk County Highway Improvements
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December 14, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Final Congressional Passage For $500,000 For University At Albany’s College Of Nanoscience And Engineering
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that both houses of Congress have passed the FY 2010 Omnibus Appropriations bill which includes $500,000 for the University at Albany's College of Nanoscience and Engineering. The funding was included as part of the FY2010 Omnibus Appropriations bill. The bill passed the House last week and the Senate over the weekend and now awaits the President's signature. "It is critical that we continue to support the groundbreaking … Continue Reading
December 14, 2009
Gillibrand Announces Final Congressional Passage Of Nearly $350,000 For Rochester Revitalization Project
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December 14, 2009
Gillibrand Announces Final Congressional Passage Of $200,000 To Strengthen Emergency Communications In Oswego County
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December 14, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Final Congressional Passage For Nearly $800,000 For A New Transportation Facility In The City Of Niagara Falls
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December 14, 2009
Gillibrand Announces Final Congressional Passage Of $925,000 For Niagara Falls International Airport
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December 14, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand, Maffei Announce Final Congressional Passage For $400,000 For Syracuse University’s “Say Yes To Education” Program
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December 14, 2009
Gillibrand Announces Final Congressional Passage Of $200,000 For E-Health Records At Suffolk County Health Center Network
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December 14, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Final Congressional Passage For $300,000 For Erie County Medical Center Corporation
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced that both houses of Congress have passed the FY 2010 Omnibus Appropriations bill which includes $300,000 to the Erie County Medical Center Corporation for the establishment of a Women's Bone Health Center. The funding was included as part of the FY2010 Omnibus Appropriations bill. The bill passed the House last week and the Senate over the weekend and now awaits the President's signature. "Funding for the Erie … Continue Reading
December 11, 2009
Gillibrand Urges Feds To Temporarily Close Chicago Locks To Ensure Asian Carp Do Not Invade NYS Waterways
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December 10, 2009
Klobuchar, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Recycling of Electronic Waste Clears Committee
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December 10, 2009
Gillibrand: Congress Set To Give Final Approval For $150,000 To Help Steer Bronx Youth Towards NYC's Waterways
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Congress is set to give final approval for $150,000 to the Urban Assembly New York Harbor High School. Funding will be used to steer Bronx students towards a maritime career using the latest marine technology and a rigorous maritime-based curriculum. Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied members of the Appropriations Committee to include funding for the project in this year's spending bill. "During these tough economic … Continue Reading
December 10, 2009
Gillibrand: Congress Set To Give Final Approval For $150,000 To Help Steer Brooklyn Youth Towards NYC's Waterways
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Congress is set to give final approval for $150,000 to the Urban Assembly New York Harbor High School. Funding will be used to steer Brooklyn students towards a maritime career using the latest marine technology and a rigorous maritime-based curriculum. Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied members of the Appropriations Committee to include funding for the project in this year's spending bill. "During these tough … Continue Reading
