WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10464) on Oct. 17, 2024, by international relations specialist Luisa Blanchfield and foreign policy legislation specialist Matthew C. Weed. Here are excerpts: * * * United Nations Issues: Congressional Representatives to the UN General Assembly The annual session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly is held at UN Headquarters in New York City. The President generally app  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan and Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi Bolster Public Safety in Dutchess County, Secure Over $3 Million in Federal Investments Ryan joined with Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi, Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk Imperati, Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino, and local leaders to announce over $3 million in federal funding for public safety in Dutchess County Fund  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan and House Democratic Veterans Slam Election-Denying Republicans for Attempts to Disenfranchise Active Duty Servicemembers, Ask Secretary of Defense Austin to Guarantee Troops' Voting Rights Are Protected Last week, 6 Republican Members of Congress from Pennsylvania, who all refused to certify the 2020 election, filed a lawsuit to strip voting rights away from U.S. citizens living abroad, i  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Victor, New York--Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today honored 40 Vietnam veterans from the Finger Lakes Region during a Vietnam War Commemorative Pinning Ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post in Lyons. Tenney was joined at the event by New York State Senator Pam Helming, Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes, Assemblyman Brian Manktelow, and Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan. Tenney awarded ea  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Funding Will Improve Grid Resiliency Against Strong Storms And Invasive Species In Rural Areas Of New York Today, Senator Gillibrand announced $27,681,725 in federal funding for the Delaware County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DCEC). DCEC provides electricity to over 5,000 families, farms, and local businesses in four New York counties Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie. With this funding, awar  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: ROCKY POINT, NY Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a Navy Veteran, held a Veterans Roundtable at the Rocky Point VFW with key stakeholders and subject-matter experts to discuss the numerous issues facing Long Island's Veteran community. "As a Navy veteran, I deeply appreciate everyone who joined our roundtable in Rocky Point. Hearing directly from those on the front lines of veterans' issues is crucial in  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Oct. 17, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar orchestrated the barbaric terrorist attack perpetrated against Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in the largest loss of Jewish life in a single day since the Holocaust. As a result of the diabolical actions of Sinwar and Hamas, 1,200 people, including 46 Americans, were murdered a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: I join the people of Minnesota and the entire House Democratic Caucus family in mourning the loss of Congressman Rick Nolan who I was honored to serve alongside. Over his six terms in Congress, Representative Rick Nolan was a spirited fighter for the people of Minnesota  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement on Oct. 18, 2024: I join the people of Minnesota and the entire House Democratic Caucus family in mourning the loss of Congressman Rick Nolan who I was honored to serve alongside. Over his six terms in Congress, Representative Rick Nolan was a spirited fighter for the people of Minnesota's Iron Range. Starting his p  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: Coney Island, Brooklyn - House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) announced that he secured $1 million for a water tank overhaul at NYCHA's Surfside Gardens in Coney Island, Brooklyn through the government funding law. "The effort to make sure that the residents of NYCHA can live with the decency and integrity that they deserve and have what they need to live in safe and high-quality housing is a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn - House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) announced he secured $3.5 million for infrastructure improvements to the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation's New York Avenue location through the government funding law. "We know that the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation has been at the heart and soul of community development efforts in Bedford-Stuyvesant   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn - House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) announced that he secured $850,000 for security upgrades at NYCHA's Sumner Houses in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn through the government funding law. The federal funds will be used to upgrade security system components across the complex. "We know that there are a variety of challenges that need to be met in terms of the hou  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: Yahya Sinwar is dead. As the leader of the Hamas terrorist organization, he will be forever remembered for choosing the path of murder, terrorism, and violence. His diabolical devotion to Israel's destruction drove him to mastermind the October 7thattacks, leading to the deaths of 1,200 Israelis--including 46 Americans--the taking of over 250 hostages, and a heartbreaking and devastating humanitarian crisis   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler announced legislation he introduced to hold nations accountable for taking American citizens hostage or otherwise wrongfully detaining them. The bill, the State Sponsor of Wrongful or Unlawful Detention Act, will establish a designation of state sponsor of wrongful or unlawful detention. Countries with this designation would be subject to certain sanctions and be prohibited fro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following statement on Oct. 17, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Mike Lawler issued the following statement after confirmation that the head of Hamas and architect of the October 7th terrorist attack against Israel was killed by Israeli forces. "Good riddance to the vile head of Hamas and the architect of its barbaric October 7th terrorist attack against Israel- the worst mass murder of Jews in a single day since the Holocaust. "  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following statement on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) released the following statement after the Department of Justice's (DOJ) appointment of a District Election Officer to oversee voting rights violations in Puerto Rico under the Election Day Program: "The appointment of an election officer to address allegations of fraud, discrimination, and intimidation in Puerto Rico is welcome news  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following written testimony by Scott Pirrello, elder abuse prosecutor for the San Diego District Attorney's Office, from a Sept. 19, 2024, hearing entitled "Fighting Fraud: How Scammers are Stealing From Older Adults": * * * Good morning, Chairman Casey, Ranking Member Braun, and other members of the Senate Special Committee on Aging. I appreciate the opportunity to share my testimony with you today. My name is Scott Pi  more