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Pakistan is a 'black hole' for US aid
Pakistan is a 'black hole' for US aid
May 17, 2012"Pakistan is like a black hole for American aid," Gary Ackerman, top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs panel on the Middle East and South Asia said during a hearing Wednesday."Our tax dollars go in, our diplomats go in - sometimes, our aid professionals go in - sometimes, our hopes go in, our prayers go in," he said. "Nothing good ever comes out." -
Port Washington group recognized for environmental efforts
April 27, 2012Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington will receive the Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Quality Award today at the agency’s lower Manhattan office, according to a news release from Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-Roslyn Heights). Ackerman nominated the organization, which is dedicated to protecting the environment in the area, for the annual award, the release said. -
Ackerman awarded for support on protecting rights of animals
March 15, 2012U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-Bayside) was honored this month for his legislative leadership on animal protection, courtesy of the Humane Society and on behalf of supporters in the 5th Congressional District. -
Slaves helped build U.S. Capitol: The irony is officially noted
Slaves helped build U.S. Capitol: The irony is officially noted
February 28, 2012
Legislation also has been introduced calling for the design and placement in the visitors center of an "unknown slave" statue, to further recognize the contributions of slaves in building the Capitol. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.), the bill’s author, said the statue would be "an acknowledgment of truth and an important symbol showing that the United States does not hide from its history, but rather learns from it." -
Representative Gary Ackerman Gets A+ on Foreign Policy
Representative Gary Ackerman Gets A+ on Foreign Policy
February 23, 2012
Citizens for Global Solutions recently gave Representative Gary Ackerman an A+ grade for his support of foreign policy issues. Ackerman is one of three New York Representatives to recieve the grade as part of the 2012 Congressional Report Card. -
Bill would ban weak animals from slaughter
Bill would ban weak animals from slaughter
January 28, 2012
For 20 years, Rep. Gary Ackerman has tried to pass a federal law to prohibit all livestock too weak to walk from being slaughtered for human consumption. Last week, the Roslyn Heights Democrat said he's renewing his efforts after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a California law similar to his bill because federal regulations pre-empt state law. -
Ackerman Secures $2.9M for Hall of Science Program
January 8, 2012U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman, D-Bayside, said he has secured nearly $3 million for Queens’ New York Hall of Science to develop a program for city students. The congressman said the federal funding would go toward the development and testing of SciGames, which uses technology to turn playground games into interactive learning experiences.
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