WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Oswego, New York Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today honored 30 Vietnam Veterans from the community during a Vietnam War Commemorative Pinning Ceremony at the Historic Fort Ontario. Tenney presented each Veteran with a commemorative Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin, a symbol of the nation's deep appreciation for their service. The pin, an emblem of honor, is part of a national effort to recognize and th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger is leading a bipartisan effort to extend critical protections to victims of food stamp theft that are set to expire at the end of September without further action. Today, Ruppersberger, along with Representatives Mike Lawler (R-New York), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Oregon), James P. McGovern (D-Massachusetts), Dan Goldman (D-New York), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Senators Say Fed Funding Will Help Historic Fort And Museum Continue Attracting Visitors & Teaching Them About North Country's Vivid History Senators Previously Secured $500,000 To Stabilize & Restore Fort, Emphasize Ongoing Commitment To Preserving Fort That Played Significant Role In American Revolution Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Will Ensure Historic Fort Ticonderoga Can   more