Press Releases
Schumer, Lautenberg, Menendez and Gillibrand Sponsor Senate Resolution Condemning Release and ‘Welcome Home’ Celebration for Libya’s Notorious Lockerbie Terrorist
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August 27, 2009
At Gillibrand’s Urging, Laid-Off Tire Workers in Western New York Now Eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance
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August 27, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $300,000 in Department of Transportation Funding for Watertown International Airport
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August 26, 2009
Gillibrand Statement On The Passing Of Senator Edward M. Kennedy
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August 25, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Applaud USDA For Issuing Secretarial Natural Disaster Designation To Five Counties In NYS Following Frost, Freezes And High Winds
After urging the USDA to approve New York Governor David Paterson's request for a disaster declaration for the counties affected by freezes, frosts and high winds in May, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today applauded USDA for issuing a Secretarial natural disaster designation for five counties in New York State. The USDA also designated 15 neighboring counties as contiguous disaster counties making them eligible for federal aid as well. In July, Schumer and Gillibrand … Continue Reading
August 20, 2009
Gillibrand Statement on the Release of Lockerbie Bomber
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August 13, 2009
Gillibrand Urges Kansas Republicans To Drop Hold on McHugh Nomination
Washington, D.C. - As the stalled confirmation of Congressman John McHugh to be the next Secretary of the Army reaches its second week, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today wrote to the two Kansas Republicans who are blocking the nomination, urging them to move beyond politics and move forward on McHugh's confirmation. U.S. Senators Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts have put a hold on Congressman McHugh's confirmation, even though the Senate Armed Services Committee endorsed his nomination … Continue Reading
August 13, 2009
Gillibrand, Senators Requesting Obama Administration To Continue Pressure on Arab Leaders To Improve Relations With Israel, Resume Mideast Peace Process
Washington, D.C. - After a number of Arab countries rejected U.S. appeals to do more to improve relations with Israel, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, along with her Senate colleagues, asked President Obama what the next steps are to advance the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and what he anticipates from Arab states. Senators encouraged leaders to halt the Arab League boycott of Israel and end the propaganda campaigns that degrade Jews.In a letter to President Obama, the lawmakers wrote, … Continue Reading
August 12, 2009
Gillibrand Welcomes Yahoo! to Western New York
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August 12, 2009
Gillibrand and Quinn: “NYC Children Getting Short-Changed on Healthy Meals”
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August 12, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $65,000 in Economic Recovery Funds Coming to Excelsior College for Nursing Education
Today, United States Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that a total of $65,428 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has been awarded to Excelsior College through the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP). The funding will be used to support the training of masters and doctoral nursing students who plan to become nurse faculty after completing their education at each institution. "This is a win-win for Albany," said Schumer. "In the midst of a nursing … Continue Reading
August 11, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Urge FEMA to Work with NYS to Conduct Preliminary Disaster Assessments for Counties Devastated by Recent Flooding
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August 10, 2009
Gillibrand Statement on New Report Showing 9/11 Responders Diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma
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August 07, 2009
After Tragic Jet Ski Accident, Gillibrand, Addabbo Help Reunite Queens Family with Relatives Abroad for Funeral Tomorrow
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August 07, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $400,000 in Economic Recovery Funding Coming to Otsego County for Transitional Housing and other Assistance for Victims of Sexual Violence
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August 07, 2009
Gillibrand Introduces New Legislation to Jumpstart New Clean Technology Businesses, Jobs in New York
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August 06, 2009
Menendez, Gillibrand React to Administration’s Detention System Announcement
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August 06, 2009
Gillibrand Celebrates Confirmation of Judge Sotomayor for the U.S. Supreme Court
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August 06, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Co-Sponsoring Legislation to End Workplace Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
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August 06, 2009
Gillibrand Applauds Passage of Cash For Clunkers Extension
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