What a start to the morning! I'm proud to be a Democratic Ranking Member- a group that represents the diversity of America.
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To quote our Second Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, "I believe that our military families deserve the very best efforts of each of us to ease the burdens created by their service to our country. Whatever that small act of kindness may be, it means so much to military families."- LikesSee All
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Today, I signed a Congressional "discharge petition" to stop Congressional gridlock and pass middle class tax cuts immediately.Louise Slaughter shared a link.
Low lake levels hurt our way of life, economy and local jobs. I am fighting to unlock billions of dollars in unspent funds so that we can dredge harbors and ports in Lake Ontario and keep our economy moving.- Just wrapped up a press conference in Rochester, where I talked to reporters about the "fiscal cliff", the Violence Against Women Act and a new Farm Bill, among other topics. I strongly support the President's call to extend middle class tax cuts while ending additional and unnecessary tax breaks for the richest 2%.
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From Harris RF Communications to T&T Materials, innovative local businesses are partnering with governments and federal agencies and creating Rochester jobs.Louise Slaughter shared a link.
From Western New York to the White House, holiday preparations are underway!- By extending tax cuts for the middle class, Congress would save a typical middle class family about $2,200 next year. What does $2,000 savings mean to you?
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From the Port of Rochester to Eastman Business Park and beyond, Rochester is positioned for a bright future, as the Governor saw yesterday.Louise Slaughter shared a link.
Yesterday, the House GOP selected a panel of all men as committee chairs. Today many of us are wondering, where are the women?Louise Slaughter shared a link.
“It's getting harder and harder for the food processing industry and the FDA to ignore the fact that the overuse of antibiotics in animals is threatening public health. Their half-measures and voluntary guidelines are no longer enough - we must act swiftly to reverse this public health crisis."- On such a beautiful fall afternoon, happy Thanksgiving to every New Yorker and all Americans. May today be a day of gratitude and joy.
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From web development to biotechnology, nanotechnology and optics, innovation happening now is creating our jobs of tomorrow. I remain committed to supporting and growing these industries so that future game-changing inventions happen right here at home.- Congratulations to Dr. Todd Pagano of NTID, who today was named the U.S. Professor of the Year! I couldn't be more proud that Dr. Pagano comes from one of the incredible colleges and universities that call our region home.
- Today, I met with students from the Rochester City School District who are participating in a program hosted by Close Up Foundation and Boys & Girls Club Military Child Mentor Program — at US Capitol Building.
- Today I return to Washington to create jobs, grow our economy, level the playing field for local businesses, reduce our deficit and bring back fairness to our tax code. We can do all of this while protecting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid- now and for future generations. Lets get to work!
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This Veterans Day, we not only thank our veterans for their incredible service, but rededicate ourselves to providing world-class care and support when they come home. I also call once again for an immediate end to the war in Afghanistan, and I will not rest until our sons and daughters are back home.- ActivityDecemberPeople Who Like This2