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Congressmen Ackerman of New York and Capuano of Massachusetts Place Friendly Wager on Super Bowl
January 27, 2012U.S. Reps Gary Ackerman (D-NY) and Mike Capuano (D-Mass) announced today that they have placed a friendly wager on the Super Bowl, as their respective hometown teams, the New York Giants and New England Patriots, get set to square off in next month's< Read more > -
Ackerman Renews Call for Congress to Pass His Legislation to Keep Unhealthy Animals Out of Nation's Food Supply
January 25, 2012Rep. Ackerman (D-NY) called for Congress to pass the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act, legislation he introduced last month that would better protect America's food supply from deadly illnesses and ensure the humane treatment of animals.< Read more > -
Ackerman Introduces Legislation to Keep Unhealthy Animals Out of Nation's Food Supply
January 10, 2012U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-Queens/L.I.) today announced that he has reintroduced legislation to better protect America's food supply from deadly illnesses such as mad cow disease while ensuring the humane treatment of sick and injured animals.< Read more > -
Ackerman Announces Nearly $3 Million in Federal Funding for New York Hall of Science in Queens
January 6, 2012U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-Queens/L.I.) today announced nearly $3 million in federal funding for the New York Hall of Science in Corona, Queens.< Read more > -
Ackerman Hails Obama's Recess Appointment of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Chief
January 4, 2012U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY) today praised President Obama's recess appointment of Richard Cordray as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).< Read more >