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Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) voted Wednesday evening in favor of  the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the $819 billion package targeted at cutting taxes and making investments to spark long-term growth in the economy. "The House took a bold step today to approve a package that will be the crucial first step toward saving and creating millions of jobs,… Read more »

   Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) announced today that he has joined the new Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), a focused, action-based caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Tonko was named as a Vice Chair for Speakers for the coalition. "I am passionate about helping create a national energy policy around the idea that we can achieve… Read more »

Tonko’s agenda includes ‘green’ innovations, research and development, providing a quality education for all and supporting working families- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced that the House Democratic Steering Committee has nominated Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) to the House Education and Labor Committee, and the House Science and Technology Committee."I am… Read more »

The office launches a new website for district residents.It is aimed to allow site visitors to have access to the latest information from Capitol Hill.Constituents can make requests such as receiving assistance with Federal Agencies, apply for an appointment to one of the U.S. military academies, and request a Presidential greeting.District residents can view the latest news by signing up… Read more »

The Members-elect of the 111th Congress met in their Hall, and at noon were called to order by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Hon. Lorraine C. Miller.The Members-elect and Delegates-elect and the Resident Commissioner-elect were administered the oath of office by Speaker Nancy Pelosi.# # # Read more »