I was honored to have my friend, NYSDOT Commissioner Joan McDonald, testify before my committee about passenger rail investment in the Northeast today.
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Happy 376th birthday to the National Guard! From Utica's own 108th to every other company across the country and deployed around the world, I'm proud to support the men and women who have taken the oath to protect our nation, our neighbors, and our ideals.
Thank you for your service, and here's to 376 more years! http://www.ngaus.org/blog/12/12/happy-birthday-national-guard- I voted Yes on H.R. 4053, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act.
H.R. 4053 would require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to create a uniform technique for estimating improper payments, identify federal p... - This bill would allow a remaining inventory of FDA-regulated over-the-counter CFC epinephrine inhalers to be sold in the United States until August 1, 2013. This legislation is intended to allow 1.2 million CFC inhalers in storage to be so...
- Richard proudly accepted a leadership award from the Century Council for his leadership against drunk driving and underage drinking.
Established in 1991, the Century Council promotes responsible decision making regarding beverage alcohol ...and develops and implements innovative programs and public awareness campaigns which ignite action through strategic partnerships. Its initiatives are highlighted on its website at www.centurycouncil.org.See More
Erik Strickland of the Century Council presented the award in Washington, D.C.
- Great to visit Rome Catholic School this morning to see the projects students are working on through the school's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program.
The K-12 school is leading the way to prepare students for STEM-related fields of study and professions. Thanks to Principal Powers, the faculty and students for hosting me today.
- I voted Yes on H.R. 6582, the American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act.
The bill makes several technical corrections to and clarifies federal energy-efficiency standards implemented in the 2007 Energy Independence and Secur... - Pleased to meet with Cornell University President David Skorton today in Washington, D.C.
Cornell's numerous designated national centers and programs and other interdisciplinary research and study units support and advance every aspect of...the university, are directly accessible to members of the Cornell community and others, and help ensure that Cornell maintains a global presence and perspective.See More
Proudly, this fine institution is in upstate New York. Thank you, President Skorton for your leadership.
- Great to meet with Col. Kathie Clark, head of the 865th Combat Support Hospital in Utica, whose soldiers have medical expertise and work from field hospitals when overseas. Thank you, Col. Clark for your leadership.
- I voted Yes on H.R. 6429, the STEM Jobs Act of 2012.
This legislation was previously voted on by the House in September 2012, but fell short of a two-thirds majority required under suspension of the rules. H.R. 6429 was brought up again... U.S. Rep. Richard Hanna shared a link.
I've joined a bipartisan effort to honor Utica's own Saint Marianne Cope with a Congressional resolution.
It is an honor to recognize St. Marianne Cope who led a truly virtuous life. St. Marianne's commitment and selfless devotion to the care of others is more than admirable. She founded two hospitals – St. Elizabeth's in Utica and St. Joseph's in Syracuse – before going to Hawaii to care for exiled leprosy patients.
She was an ordinary woman who is now a Saint and this resolution is an appropriate way for Congress to honor her many achievements which began with good works in the Mohawk Valley.
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Best wishes to the Mohawk Valley's favorite anchorman, Bill Worden, who signed off the air last night for the final time after 35 years at WKTV News Channel 2.
Bill is truly a native son: He grew up in Herkimer, he attended Mohawk Valley ...Community College and Utica College. He moved to Kansas for his first TV job before returning home to raise a family with his wife Janna.See More
Wishing Bill all the best in his well-deserved retirement.
http://www.wktv.com/bill-worden-farewell/US-Congress-and-Senate-offer-Bill-Worden-congratulations-181471841.html- Today I signed holiday cards being sent to troops overseas.
Now in its sixth year, the Red Cross' Holiday Mail for Heroes program gives all Americans the chance to extend holiday greetings, thanks and well wishes to service members, vetera...ns and their families worldwide.See More
Last year, the Red Cross collected more than one million holiday cards for service members from card signing events in the Senate and House of Representatives.
To learn more, visit: http://www.redcross.org/support/get-involved/holiday-mail-for-heroes
- I'm honored to be a member of the Honorary Groundbreaking Committee for the Vietnam Education Center at The Wall in Washington.
This center will honor the legacy of our Vietnam veterans and serve as a place of remembrance and education so that the history and the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes may never be forgotten. The center will also serve as an initial tribute to our newest generation of service members who have honorably served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Our nation is indebted to our veterans, and we owe it to them as a nation to ensure that they're never forgotten. This center will stand tall on the National Mall to tell their stories for generations to come and be a permanent tribute to their memories and heroism.
- Today I chaired a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee oversight hearing on Amtrak's long-term strategic plan.
I asked questions of Amtrak President Joe Boardman, a Rome native and Binghamton University graduate.
Amtrak provides a valuable service to passengers in Upstate New York but has a responsibility to operate as efficiently as possible to minimize the burden on taxpayers. Amtrak has made great strides, but we will continue to work with Amtrak to ensure it provides the most cost-effective and reliable service possible.
- I voted Yes on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 915, the Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act.
This bill is an amended version of H.R. 915, which was originally approved by the House on May 30, 2012. It establishes within ... - I voted Yes on H.R. 5997, the Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act.
The bill would authorize the use of Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding to allow for the local use of these funds to enhan... U.S. Rep. Richard Hanna shared a link.
Flu clinics are taking place in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida and Otsego counties. With a large outbreak so early in the season, the Oneida County Health Department is reminding everyone to practice proper hand washing and good respiratory hygi...ene -- covering your coughs and sneezes.See More
Do your part to stop the spread of influenza.
http://www.wktv.com/news/local/Flu-clinics-set-up-in-various-counties-following-influenza-outbreak-179725431.html- As we gather today with family and friends to celebrate and recognize all we are thankful for, we must remember the less fortunate among us and our men and women in the Armed Forces who are overseas.
While we face many great challenges in America today, I have hope that we will work collectively to solve them in our time and that our best days will always lie ahead.
I wish you and yours a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving. May God bless you and the United States of America. - ActivityDecemberPeople Who Like This6
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