WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan Calls on Federal Reserve to Lower Interest Rates Ryan cites rising housing prices and financial pressure on small businesses as reasons a rate cut is necessary KINGSTON, NY Today, Congressman Pat Ryan called on the Federal Reserve to immediately lower interest rates in a letter to Chair Jerome Powell. In his letter, Ryan cited rising housing costs and the financial pressure on small busine  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Oswego, New York--Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today sent a letter to Federal Election Commission Chairman Sean Cooksey and Vice Chair Ellen Weintraub demanding an investigation into the abnormal transaction activity related to donations to ActBlue, a fundraising platform used to support left-leaning and Democratic nonprofits and politicians. This letter addresses reports of unusual transactions   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement on Congresswoman Cori Bush: A proud daughter of St. Louis, Congresswoman Cori Bush has kept her community at the forefront of her service in the People's House. Time after time, Cori rose on behalf of St. Louis, and has been a relentless advocate for reproductive  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following joint statement on Aug. 8, 2024, with House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, and Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California: * * * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement on Congresswoman Cori Bush: A proud daughter of St. Louis, Congresswoman Cori Bush has kept her community at the forefront of her service in the People's House. Time   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: HAUPPAUGE, NY Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) announced the securing of two federal grants amounting to $3,760,667 for the rehabilitation of Elizabeth Field Airport on Fishers Island. This significant investment will fund the final phase of the airport's renovation project, which includes the rehabilitation of the existing runway pavement, ensuring its structural integrity and extending its useful   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Liberty, NY U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) penned an op-ed published in The River Reporter on a new unfunded mandate by the Biden-Harris Administration that will force volunteer fire departments in Upstate New York to close. Read the op-ed here in the River Reporter. By Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19) When you call 911, you're likely experiencing one of the worst days of your life. In that moment, yo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2024: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined State Senator Rob Rolison, Assemblyman Matt Slater, and Assemblyman Anil "AJ" Beephan in sending a letter to New York State Education Department (NYSED) Commissioner Betty Rosa urging the removal of Carmel Central School District Trustee Jim Wise. Trustee Wise has defended the slogan "from the river to the sea," which is widely seen as a call for t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2024: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced that his office has resolved more than 4,000 constituent cases brought to his office by residents of New York's 17th District and their families. These cases have ranged from helping veterans receive long-sought benefits they were due, expediting passports for hundreds of families in NY-17, including the opening of a new passport facility in the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Thursday, August 15 at the Caroline Old Town Hall and from 12:00pm to 2:00pm on Friday, August 16 at the Shandaken Town Hall. During these events, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro's office to share comments and resolve  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2024: Today, Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17), Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04), and Elise Stefanik (NY-21) announced the introduction of the Justice for 9/11 Act, which would prevent plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and his fellow 9/11 co-conspirators in the wake of a revoked plea deal by the Biden-Harris Administration. The legislation would also guarantee that the death penalty remains on the t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Saratoga, N.Y. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined Congresswoman Mike Lawler (R-NY) in introducing the Justice for 9/11 Act to prevent the Biden-Harris Administration from offering plea deals to the 9/11 terrorists Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin 'Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi. The legislation also requires a trial for these terrorists and ensures the death penalty rem  more