Press Releases

March 14, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Congratulates Binghamton University for Winning America East Championship

Washington, D.C. -- New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today congratulated Binghamton University for winning the America East championship and earning their first trip to the NCAA Tournament."In New York, we take our college basketball seriously, and we expect a lot of our teams across the state."There is nothing more fun and exciting than seeing a New York school make its first trip to the NCAA tournament. The Bearcats worked hard all season, put their hearts into it and won the tough … Continue Reading

March 12, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Praises President Obama's Plan to Nominate Dr. Margaret Hamburg as FDA Chief

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March 12, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Announces More Than $500 Million in Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Grants for New York

Washington, D.C. - New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced more than $500 million for New York State in Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Grants to help communities, businesses and families reduce harmful emissions, decrease overall energy consumption, create jobs and drive economic growth in the renewable energy sector. The grants are part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, Senator Gillibrand helped pass last month."My number one priority is creating … Continue Reading

March 11, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Working with Bronx Zoo to Strengthen New York Economy

Washington, D.C. - New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today met with Bronx Zoo President Dr. Steven Sanderson to talk about the important role the Bronx Zoo plays in New York's economy. The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), which manages the Bronx Zoo, employs more than 4,000 workers worldwide and generates $390 million in revenue for New York's economy each year. More than 4 million tourists visit WCS facilities each year in New York, supporting local businesses in the Bronx, Brooklyn … Continue Reading

March 11, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Set to Meet with Fed Chairman Tomorrow, Hopes To Hear Plans to Help New York’s Economy

Washington, D.C. - New York Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand hopes to hear more details about plans to help New York's economy when she joins with other freshman Democratic Senators to meet with Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board tomorrow.As Senator Gillibrand travels across the state, the number one concern on the minds of most New Yorkers is the economy, in particular the housing and foreclosure crisis, accountability and safeguards for the use of taxpayer money, and efforts to … Continue Reading

March 10, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Rejects Automatic Congressional Pay Raise

Washington, D.C. - New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today signed on to co-sponsor legislation to repeal automatic pay raises for Members of Congress. Senator Gillibrand, who personally rejected automatic pay increases during her time in the House of Representatives, joined fellow New York Senator Chuck Schumer and other colleagues in the Senate to eliminate automatic pay raises once and for all."It is inappropriate for Members of Congress to get an automatic pay raise, especially … Continue Reading

March 10, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Pushes Bill to Expand COPS Program

March 10, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Lays Out Agenda to Strengthen Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

Washington, D.C. - Addressing leaders of the Latina community at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today talked about the importance of supporting the growth of women and minority-owned businesses and making key investments to drive economic development for the long term. Nationwide, there are more than three million Hispanic-owned businesses. Before the economic downturn, these businesses were growing three times faster than other businesses. "As a woman … Continue Reading

March 06, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Statement on President Obama’s Plan to Lift the Ban on Federal Funding for Stem Cell Research

Washington, D.C. - As President Obama plans to lift the ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement:"Stem cell research holds the promise to cure some of humanity's oldest and deadliest diseases."There is no greater heartbreak than watching a family member or a loved one suffer from a disease like Parkinson's or Juvenile Diabetes, knowing that there is research out there that can one day provide a cure. … Continue Reading

March 05, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Releases Economic Recovery Guide Book for New York Community Leaders and Organizations

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today is releasing A Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for New York community leaders and organizations. The book, compiled by Senator Gillibrand's offices, details in depth how communities and organizations can navigate the stimulus funding. This is part of Senator Gillibrand's effort to ensure New York gets its fair share of federal dollars. Currently, New York only receives 79 cents back from the Treasury for each dollar in … Continue Reading

March 05, 2009

Feingold, Kohl, Gillibrand, Brown Call for Farm Foreclosure Assistance

U.S. Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI), Herb Kohl (D-WI), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) are leading a Senate effort urging the Obama administration to help reduce farm foreclosures as prices for farmers have dropped dramatically in relation to the troubled economy. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, the senators and fourteen of their colleagues called for additional requirements for banks and other financial … Continue Reading

March 04, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Meeting with Rochester Institute of Technology Today

Washington, D.C. - New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will meet with Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) President Bill Destler today to discuss the school's plans to expand research and create good-paying jobs in Rochester. "My number one priority is to create jobs for New York and get our economy back on track," Senator Gillibrand said. "By supporting world-class research institutions like RIT, we can drive innovation and create good-paying jobs. This will ensure the long term growth … Continue Reading

March 04, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Working to Expand Health Care Access for Bronx Families

Washington, D.C. - New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will meet today with Montefiore Medical Center President and CEO Steven Safyer, M.D. to discuss ways to expand health care access for more Bronx families. Montefiore Medical Center is home to a leading children's hospital that brings medical expertise, cutting edge technology, and specialized staff members together to deliver quality care to the Bronx. "No family in the Bronx or anywhere in America should ever go without health care," … Continue Reading

March 04, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Praises Proposed Flight 3407 Memorial Scholarship Fund

Washington, D.C. -- Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement today praising Governor David Paterson's proposal to establish the Flight 3407 Memorial Scholarship Fund."When horrible tragedies like this happen, we owe it to the families of those who lost loved ones to do all we can to support them in the years to come. Access to a college education is one of the most promising doors we can open for the young people who lost loved ones in this tragedy."I thank Governor … Continue Reading

March 03, 2009

Senator Gillibrand’s Opening Statement For Hearing On Iranian Political And Nuclear Relations And U.S. Policy Options

March 03, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Working with Delta Airlines CEO to Protect 7,500 New York Jobs

Washington, D.C. - New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today met with Delta Airlines CEO Richard Anderson to discuss protecting the 7,500 New York jobs Delta provides and ensuring air travel access across New York State, especially during difficult economic times."My number one priority is to protect and create good-paying jobs in New York," Senator Gillibrand said. "More than 7,500 New Yorkers go to work each day for Delta and I plan to do all I can to make sure those jobs stay in … Continue Reading

March 03, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Demands Better Benefits for Veterans

Washington, D.C. -- Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today called on the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement critical changes that will provide the benefits New York veterans deserve at the pace they need. In a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, Senator Gillibrand requested within 30 days a timeline to implement recommendations outlined in a report released Monday by the Department of Veterans Affairs, particularly, by establishing claim-receipt date accuracy goals that can … Continue Reading

February 26, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Statement on the President’s Budget

February 26, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Meets with Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen

Washington, DC - New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met this morning with Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to discuss his recent visit to Fort Drum and the deployment of the 3rd Brigade of the 10th Mountain Division this month."I have immense gratitude to the members of our military who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. I look forward to working with Admiral Mullen and our military leaders to … Continue Reading

February 24, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Votes to Confirm Hilda Solis as Labor Secretary

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