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Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) said today that money included in the economic recovery plan for transit and high speed rail projects may offer promise for key local projects that could help revitalize the Upstate New York economy. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which is expected to pass both houses of Congress today, includes $8.4 billion for investment in transit… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) voted Friday in favor of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which will provide significant relief for the Capital Region as part of a broader effort to save and create jobs and rebuild the economy. The legislation passed the House by a vote of 246-183.Rep. Tonko, who is a member of the House Education and Labor and Science and Technology… Read more »

Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) released the following statement after the Department of Labor reported that 598,000 people lost their jobs in January, the largest one month job loss since December of 1974. The unemployment rate in the United States is now 7.6%, the highest rate in 16 years:"Today's report on unemployment follows weeks of news headlines detailing massive job cuts… Read more »

US Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) met with more than 30 local leaders from across the seven counties of the 21st Congressional District Friday morning for a briefing on the House version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The House passed the measure Wednesday night.The meeting was held at the Leo O’Brien Federal Building in Albany.The $819 billion stimulus… Read more »

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 »