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Tonko Stands with Ukraine & Denounces House GOP for Bowing to Russian Aggression

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Rep. Paul Tonko

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko delivered a fiery one minute on the floor last night strongly condemning Republican gamesmanship that has withheld needed aid for Ukraine: Tonko’s forceful floor remarks can be viewed HERE and read below: M. Speaker, I rise today to stand with our allies in Ukraine — action that my Republican colleagues have repeatedly failed to take. Over the…

Tonko Votes to Pass Federal Spending Bill & Avoid Shutdown

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WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted in the House to advance H.R. 6833, legislation that continues government funding through December 16th and provides disaster relief and additional support for Ukraine. The legislation passed by a vote of 230-201. “Today I stood with my colleagues to take urgently-needed action that will keep the doors of government open and deliver federal…

Tonko Statement on Trump Administration Airstrike in Iraq

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul Tonko issued a statement following the deadly drone strike conducted by the Trump Administration at Baghdad International Airport. “There is no doubt that Qasem Soleimani was responsible for heinous acts against Americans and our interests, but I am deeply disturbed by the President’s reckless escalation with Iran, which occurred without an Authorization for…

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