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• SAVING THE ECONOMY REQUIRES A MIX OF MEDICINES

  Monday December 15, 2008

  If the holiday season is getting too festive, sit with me at a House Appropriations Committee hearing with three State Governors about the effect of the economy on state and local budgets. Last Thursday, Governors John Corzine (D-NJ), Jim Douglas (R-VT), and Jim Doyle (D-WI) testified about massive budget cuts, social disruption, and economic dislocation. It was the policy version of "It's A Wonderful Life," where states and localities are becoming Pottersville.

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• Rep. Israel and Assemblyman Ramos Call for Congress to Pass Federal Hate Crimes Prosecution Legislation

  Monday December 15, 2008

  Recent hate crimes on Long Island and in New York reinforce the urgency for Congressional action on hate crimes bill

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• Rep. Israel Presents WWII Veterans with Long Overdue Service Medals

  Wednesday December 03, 2008

  Joined by veterans from the local community and the families of the service members, Israel presented the group with medals they earned but never received during their time in the military

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• Rep. Israel Speech on the Attacks in Mumbai

  Sunday November 30, 2008

  Rep. Steve Israel (D–Long Island) joined with leaders in the Indian community for a prayer vigil.

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• Rep. Israel Calls on Airlines to Keep Promises to Passengers this Holiday Season

  Tuesday November 25, 2008

  More than 24 million Americans will fly over Thanksgiving; new legislation will require airlines to fully disclose all restrictions and rules for travel vouchers

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• Rep. Israel Brings Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman David Price to Tour NY Sites

  Monday November 17, 2008

  Representatives examine homeland security initiatives in New York

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• Rep. Israel Announces New Plan to Help Families Care for Aging Relatives

  Friday October 31, 2008

  An estimated 34 million Americans provide care for an aging relative; November is National Family Caregivers Month

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• Rep. Israel Honors "Hometown Heroes"

  Thursday October 30, 2008

  Local heroes include life-saving firefighters, police officers, a 12 year old girl, and an Olympian

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• Rep. Israel Hosts Annual Military Service Academies Fair for Students

  Tuesday October 28, 2008

  Rep. Steve Israel hosted his seventh annual service academy fair for Long Island students interested in attending one of the nation's five military service academies.

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