WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy issued a statement following the release of a new report from the VA's Office of Inspector General (OIG) that outlines severe delays and mismanagement at the Buffalo VA, which led to critical lapses in care for veterans. The report highlights multiple cases where veterans experienced unnecessary pain, suffering, and, in one case, death due to failures in management and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan Announces October Schedule for C.A.R.E.S. Van Events Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van's October events will bring assistance with federal agencies to communities across NY-18 Today, Congressman Pat Ryan announced the schedule of events for his mobile office, the Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van for the month of Octob  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Lockport, New York Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released the following statement following the Veterans Health Administration's report detailing how the Buffalo VA community care leaders failed to address community care consult delays despite staff's advocacy efforts at the VA Western New York Healthcare System in Buffalo. "The VA Western New York Medical Center has failed to uphold our na  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Durbin has continuously expressed his support for Dr. Yunus, who now faces a historic moment as Bangladesh's interim leader NEW YORK U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, who was recently selected to lead the Bangladeshi caretaker government following the resignation of former authoritarian Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Durbin first  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: Reps. Nick LaLota (R-NY) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), both Navy Veterans, introduced the bicameral and bipartisan Gold Star Children Education Act. This common sense and critical legislation would make dependents of Armed Forces members who died while serving on active duty eligible for enrollment in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools on a tuition-free, space-available basis. "As a Navy   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Langworthy (R-NY) and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY) are taking action to investigate potential politicization and apparent attempts to interfere in the 2024 election by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC is taking unprecedented action in this case to expedite a required review of broadcast licenses by bypassing its standa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his office has hosted 100 mobile office hours across all eleven counties in New York's 19th Congressional District. During these events, constituents have connected with representatives from Rep. Molinaro's office to share comments and resolve issues they're having. Since coming to Congress, Rep. Molinaro has put an emphasis on constituent se  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) issued the following statement upon confirmation that Hezbollah launched a ballistic missile which was intercepted over Tel Aviv, Israel's second-most populous city: "David's Sling has intercepted a ballistic missile over Tel-Aviv, saving countless lives. This escalation is unprecedented, even for Hezbollah's terrorists. "The range and precision of missiles s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Upon hearing of the tragic death of Oswego County Sheriff's Deputy Cailee Campbell, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) said the following: "I'm devastated to learn of the passing of Cailee Campbell. "She was one of our best and bravest--tragically killed this morning in the line of duty. She was taken from us far too soon. "My prayers are with her family, Sheriff Hilton, and all of her fello  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following statement on Sept. 27, 2024: * * * Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement regarding today's meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy: "Inspiring to see Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump Tower in New York City today where these two soulmates support Peace Through Strength in contrast to War Through Weakness of Harris/Biden. "Alliance of Trump and Zelenskyy further confirmed   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) advanced their bipartisan DHS Cybersecurity Internship Program Act through the Committee on Homeland Security on Wednesday. This bill grants the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to provide paid cybersecurity internships to students attending secondary and technical schools, and undergraduate and postgraduate institutions.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik made the following statement: "Joe Biden's Open Border Czar Kamala Harris has released tens of thousands of illegals who are rapists and murderers into our country endangering our communities. Due to Kamala Harris' failed open border policies, the Biden-Harris Administration has turned every district into a border district and put the safety and security of every American fa  more