http://www.house.gov/weiner/rss.aspx Congressman Weiner RSS en-us NEWS: WASHINGTON SHOULD LISTEN TO NEW YORK'S MESSAGE http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1190 Rep. Weiner said, "Washington should send its fair share back to New York, and I hope my colleagues here in Congress will listen to that message.” NEWS: NEW WEATHER BUOY HELPS PROTECT BROOKLYN BOATERS FROM STORMY, ROUGH WATERS http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1189 Rep. Weiner said, “I want New Yorkers to use our wonderful waters, but to do so safely. It is critical that boaters and fisherman have up-to-date weather information to protect them from dangerous tides. For small craft boaters, weather forecasts are more than just helpful tips, they also save lives.” <a href="http://weiner.house.gov/tv.aspx?p=82" target="_blank">As featured on CNN: Protecting Same-Sex Couples' Rights</a> http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1187 Rep. Weiner said, "We are not going to rest at night until every citizen in every state in this country can say, ‘This is the person I love,’ and take their hand in marriage.” <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2008/11/16/2008-11-16_food_stamps_soar_in_the_hungry_city.html" target="_blank"> New York Daily News: Food Stamps Soar in the Hungry City</a> http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1186 NEWS: MORE NEW YORKERS GOING HUNGRY http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1188 Rep. Weiner said, "We have to do everything we can at every level of government to eliminate hunger in New York City. I believe that these proposals will help hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers access the food they and their families need to avoid going hungry." NEWS: SAUDI GOV SHOWS CONTEMPT FOR BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FREEDOM http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1185 Rep. Weiner said, “The Saudi government knows no bounds when it comes to limiting personal freedom and restricting democracy. Once again they showed their contempt for the basic principles of freedom. No one with such hatred for freedom could be a friend of the United States and our interests. They fund and export terror, they obstruct Middle East peace, and they undermine even the most basic rights.” <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2008/11/09/2008-11-09_drivers_blast_plan_to_charge_tolls_on_4_.html" target="_blank">New York Daily News: Drivers blast plan to charge tolls on 4 East River bridges</a> http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1180 <a href="http://weiner.house.gov/tv.aspx?p=80" target="_blank">As featured on WCBS: Stopping Old Subway Cars from Leaving New York Waters </a> http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1183 Rep. Weiner said, "These subway cars may be old, but they can become new homes to fish and wildlife." NEWS: DUMP RETIRED NYC SUBWAY TRAINS IN NEW YORK WATERS http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1182 Rep. Weiner said, "We shouldn't allow bureaucracy to prevent New York from reaping the benefits of these artificial reefs." NEWS: WEINER ON EAST RIVER BRIDGE TOLLS http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1184 Rep. Weiner said, "[This] is congestion pricing reincarnated." NEWS: ALARMING GAPS REMAIN IN FUGITIVE DATABASE THREE YEARS AFTER FELON KILLED AN NYPD OFFICER http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1179 Rep. Weiner said, "This is tragedy compounded by incompetence. The best way to honor Officer Stewart and his sacrifice is to make sure we close these gaps and make sure this never happens again." NEWS: WEINER FIGHTS FOR WORKERS AT QUEENS DAYCARE BUSINESS http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1178 Rep. Weiner said, “It is a fundamental right for workers to join a union to bargain for fair wages, benefits and working conditions. Books and Rattles workers deserve a fair contract, not a campaign of fear and intimidation.” NEWS: HUMANE SOCIETY GIVES WEINER A PERFECT SCORE ON ANIMAL PROTECTION ISSUES http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1175 Rep. Weiner said, "I am proud of my record on animal rights, an issue that many of my constituents hold dear. Rest assured that I will continue to fight to protect our animals.” <a href="http://weiner.house.gov/tv.aspx?p=78" target="_blank">As featured on W-NYW: Fighting for Taxpayers in Stadium Deal</a> http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1177 Rep. Weiner said, "If city officials want to catch a game, they can purchase tickets just like every other New Yorker." <a href="http://ny.metro.us/metro/local/article/Seats_deal_has_Weiner_crying_foul/14099.html" target="_blank">New York Metro: Seats Deal Has Weiner Crying Foul</a> http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1176 NEWS: WEINER SLAMS CITY'S NEW LUXURY BOX PERKS http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1174 Rep. Weiner said, "It is simply wrong for such a valuable asset to be set aside for the political elite. As we face these challenging economic times, the City should immediately renegotiate the contracts and have the Mets and the Yankees repay the city for the value of the boxes and seats. If city officials want to catch a game, they can purchase tickets just like every other New Yorker." NEWS: GOOGLE REMOVES ANTI-ISRAEL COMMENTS ON MAP OF ISRAEL http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1173 Rep. Weiner said, “Google has removed any subjective accounts of history depicted in the region. That’s the kind of responsible corporate behavior we have come to expect from Google, and I commend them for treating Israel the same as they treat other countries in the program.” WEINER: FIX POMONOK HOUSING ELEVATORS http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1168 Rep. Weiner said, “We cannot wait for another tragedy to strike before we insure the safety of New Yorkers.” NEWS: WEINER PRESENTS MEDALS TO BROOKLYN VET IN FRONT OF PBY CATALINA PLANE http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1172 Rep. Weiner said, “In the face of great danger, Mr. Futterman has served with devotion and courage. These medals are a long time coming and I am honored to recognize his heroism and love of country.” NEWS: WEINER RELEASES NEW STUDY SHOWING RISING COSTS SQUEEZING QUEENS SENIORS http://www.house.gov/weiner/news_display.aspx?id=1171 Rep. Weiner said, "While many New Yorkers are struggling with rising prices, our senior citizens are taking it on the chin. The last thing New York City seniors should have to worry about after spending a lifetime working, paying taxes, and playing by the rules is affording food or housing."